Chemical companies are expected to have benefited from a rebound in demand across several key end markets and a moderation of de-stocking activities in the June quarter. The results of these companies are likely to be supported by the benefits of pricing and cost-saving actions. Per the Zacks industry classification, the chemical industry falls under the broader Basic Materials sector. The second-quarter earnings picture for this sector looks bleak. Basic Materials is among the Zacks sectors that are expect ...