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Because of costs related to its acquisition of Rohm & Haas Co., Dow Chemical Co. reports a second-quarter loss of $344 million from a profit of $762 million a year earlier. Revenue dropped from $16.35 billion to $11.32 billion. Article discusses Dow's share value, cost cuts, and planned sale of assets.

Chemicals manufacturer Rohm & Haas Co. reports better-than-expected fourth-quarter net income of $32 million, a drop from $180 million in the previous year's fourth quarter. It is speculated that the positive results will give Roham & Haas leverage as it negotiates its acquisition by Dow chemical Co. for $15.3 billion, or $78 per each Roham & Haas share.

Dow Chemical Co. reports a fourth-quarter net loss of $1.55 billion, or $1.68 a share. To offset declining order, the company is considering cutting its dividend, shutting down additional plants, and selling assets. Dow's failed joint venture with the government of Kuwait, and delayed acquisition of Rohm & Haas Co. have resulted in loss of revenue and legal charges.

Affected by the global economic slump, chemical companies are expected to report losses and decreased revenue as they get ready to post quarterly and annual earnings later this week. Article discusses the expected profit and sales of chemical firms Dow Chemical Co., Eastman Chemical Co., Georgia Gulf Corp., DuPont Co., and Rohm & Haas Co.

Boosted by skyrocketing oil prices, Exxon Mobil Corp. reports a 14% second-quarter net profit increase to $11.68 billion while revenue rose 40% to $138.07 billion. On Thursday, Exxon's shares dropped 4.7% to $80.43 on the New York Stock Exchange. The company's petroleum and natural gas production dropped by 7.8%. Exxon raised capital expenditures in its second quarter to $6.97 billion from $5.04 a year earlier.

Because of escalating energy costs, Dow Chemical Co. announces it will raise chemical prices by as much as 20%, a move that may bring about inflation in the U.S. Article discusses the effects of high chemical costs on consumer goods manufacturers and consumer goods prices, and Dow Chemical's recent sales, revenue, and stock value.

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Apache Corp.'s strategy of obtaining the last remains of oil and gas fields abandoned by other firms has doubled the company's net earnings since 2003. Its methods and processes may become increasingly important as petroleum supplies tighten.

Rohm and Haas Co., a maker of specialty chemicals, reported a profit of $32 million and its shares dropped by 11 cents, to $56.39. Rohm & Haas is currently waging a legal battle with Dow Chemical Co. to force the company to live up to its agreement to acquire Rohm for $14.3 billion.

Rohm and Haas Co. has a lawsuit against Dow Chemical Co. to force it to see its planned $15.3 billion acquisition by Dow completed, but Dow chief more time is needed to arrange solid financing. Dow is also facing an investigation by Kuwait over a failed joint venture and may have its debt rating dropped to junk status.

Billionaire Len Blavatnik plans to acquire Lyondell Chemical Co. for $12.7 billion through his company, Basell International Holdings BV, and plans other future acquisitions.

Apollo Management L.P. bid $6.51 billion, or $28 per share for chemical company Huntsman Corp., beating Basell International Holdings NV bid of $25,.25 per share. Basell did not raise its offer. Huntsman offers Apollo the chance to branch out into more specialized chemicals.