Packaging Corp (PKG) planning price increases along with International Paper (IP), according to reports

Packaging Corp planning price increases alongside International Paper suggests a potential shift in the pricing power within the packaging materials sector.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 1 May 2026, 18:28 UTCOn the live feed at 18:08 UTC — 2 more headlines followed before this page went public

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IRGC Navy Command says will the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf a source of livelihood and power for the dear people of Iran, and a source of security and prosperity for the region, Tasnim reports

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S&P Dow Jones Indices, said Friday it would consult with market participants to determine whether it should eventually let large stocks into indexes more quickly after their IPO than current rules allow, The Information reports

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Packaging Corp (PKG) planning price increases along with International Paper (IP), according to reports

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Sides between US and Iran remain far apart, however, on the substantive issues of reopening the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's nuclear programme, WSJ reports, citing sources, an indication negotiations will continue to be fraught

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Head of the Iranian Parliament News Agency says Iran informed the countries of the region, led by the UAE, that if the war is renewed, Iran will direct devastating strikes against oil wells, Al Mayadeen reports

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This move could indicate confidence in demand and may lead to stronger margins for both companies, potentially impacting their stock prices positively. Traders should monitor how competitors respond, as this could signal broader trends in the industry.

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