The Wall Street Journal: DuPont planning deals that would remake the chemicals company

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DuPont de Nemours Inc. is planning deals that would remake the famed chemicals company, according to people familiar with the matter, following years of subpar performance in its shares.

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is nearing a deal to buy Rogers Corp. 
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an electronics-materials specialist with a market value of nearly $4 billion, the people said. It also plans to review alternatives for its unit specializing in materials used in the automotive industry, they said.