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Aetna (NYSE: AET) is expected to report its Q1 earnings at $1.39 per share on revenue of $9.64 billion.

Archer Daniels Midland Company (NYSE: ADM) is estimated to report its Q1 earnings at $0.52 per share on revenue of $21.41 billion.

Stepan Company (NYSE: SCL) is

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In a study of analyst recommendations at the major brokerages, for the underlying components of the S&P 500, MeadWestvaco Corp. (MWV) has taken over the #168 spot from FMC Corp.

In the latest look at stocks ordered by largest market capitalization, Russell 3000 component Mohawk Industries, Inc. (MHK) was identified as having a larger market cap than the smaller end of the S&P 500, for example FMC Corp.

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Because of new technologies in pharmaceuticals, ceramics, consumer gadgets, and many other fields, lithium is becoming a staple metal.

In the commodity world, lithium is a rising star as its use and prevalence has skyrocketed in recent years. Thanks to a wealth of new technologies, lithium is slowly becoming a staple metal for a number of products and industries. As one of the lightest metals out there, lithium is used widely in pharma, ceramics, aluminu, and a number of clean technology processes. Given its wide spread, it should be no surprise that the commodity has also grown as an investment in recent years [for more lithium news and analysis subscribe to our free newsletter]. See the full story here →

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OSLO, Feb 27 (Reuters) - Norwegian oil and gas firm Statoil said on Wednesday its five-year framework agreements awarded to Norway's Aker Solutions and FMC Technologies were worth up to 14 billion Norwegian crowns ($2.45 billion).

In the latest look at stocks ordered by largest market capitalization, Russell 3000 component Realty Income Corp. (O) was identified as having a larger market cap than the smaller end of the S&P 500, for example FMC Corp.

FMC Corporation (FMC) maintained its quarterly dividend of 13.5 cents per share. The dividend is payable on April 18, 2013, to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 29, 2013.

President Barack Obama's State of the Union speech Tuesday could drive market focus straight to the next skirmish in the budget and deficit battle with Congress, depending on his tone.

In a report published Monday, Jefferies reiterated its Buy rating on FMC Corporation (NYSE: FMC), and raised its price target from $66.00 to $68.00.

Jefferies noted, “FMC's Q4 results revisited the familiar themes as strength in Ag offset incremental softness in the more cyclical chemicals product lines. Given a

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