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Chemical Giant Dow Faces Mounting Legal Challenges

29.09.2025 - 18:00:04

Investor Confidence Shattered by Dividend Cut and Losses

Dow Inc. finds itself confronting significant legal turmoil as multiple law firms have initiated class action proceedings against the chemical corporation. The allegations center on claims that the company misrepresented its financial health and the sustainability of its shareholder payments prior to announcing disappointing quarterly results.

The legal actions gained momentum following Dow’s second-quarter 2025 earnings report, which delivered a dual blow to investors. The company announced an unexpected loss of $0.42 per share alongside a dramatic 50 percent reduction in its dividend payment. This disappointing news triggered a massive sell-off, with shares plummeting more than 17 percent on July 24 alone. The sharp decline came as a particular shock to market participants who had relied on the company’s previous assurances... Read more...

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