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Updated · MarketWatch · Apr 27LyondellBasell Industries stock rises 1.65 percent to $71.02, outperforming market
7 articles · Updated · MarketWatch · Apr 27
- The stock snapped a two-day losing streak on Monday, closing 15.39% below its 52-week high of $83.94 set on March 31.
- Trading volume reached 5.7 million shares, which was 2.7 million below its 50-day average of 8.5 million.
- LyondellBasell’s gain came during a mixed trading session, as the S&P 500 rose 0.12% while the Dow Jones fell 0.13%.
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