The Zacks Chemicals Diversified industry faces challenges from persistent demand weakness in certain markets, including consumer durables and building & construction. Lower consumer spending due to inflationary pressures in Europe and a slow recovery in China are weighing on demand. Industry players like DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (DD) , Albemarle Corporation (ALB) and Kronos Worldwide, Inc. (KRO) are banking on strategic measures, including operating cost reductions and aggressive price hikes, to tide over th ...