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EFESO launches specialized Energy & Oil & Gas advisory board with six 30+ year veterans to guide clients through operational transformation and efficiency improvements.

Global isopropyl alcohol market projected to expand from $2.97B in 2025 to $4.70B by 2035, driven by pharmaceutical and industrial cleaning demand.

Iran conflict creates 32-percentage-point market divergence: energy and defense up 17.5%, while airlines and logistics down 15.4%, as prediction markets signal six additional weeks of Strait disruption.

$DOW and $LYB surge 9-10% in March 2026 as Middle East disruptions boost margins for U.S. Gulf Coast producers with NGL-based cost advantages.

LyondellBasell names David Dennison as new investor relations head effective May 8, 2026, replacing retiring Dave Kinney after 35 years.

LyondellBasell names David Dennison, a 30-year industry veteran, as new investor relations head, succeeding retiring Dave Kinney after 35 years of service.

Schwab's dividend-growth ETF $SCHD significantly outperforms high-yield competitor $DIV, delivering 11% vs. 3.9% annualized returns, highlighting quality's advantage over yield chasing.

$LYB declines as Iranian attacks tighten naphtha supply, spike prices 50% to $875/tonne, forcing Asian petrochemical production cuts.

Propylene oxide market expected to reach $18.88B by 2030 at 4.9% CAGR, driven by EV lightweighting and polyurethane foam demand in construction.

Middle East tensions disrupt global commodities. BMO warns crude is undervalued relative to supply risks, while fertilizer and chemical producers face margin opportunities.

Global metallocene LDPE market projected to reach $17.31 billion by 2035, growing 6.52% annually, driven by flexible packaging demand and sustainability trends.

The Trade Desk leads large-cap gainers with 26.7% surge on OpenAI partnership discussions. Intuit, Guidewire, and LyondellBasell also post double-digit gains.

Global mono-material flexible food packaging market projected to grow from $1.6B in 2025 to $2.87B by 2035 at 6.0% CAGR, driven by regulatory pressure and sustainability demands.

Three dividend stocks—Conagra (7.4%), Delek Logistics (8.9%), and Starwood Property (10.7%)—offer substantial yields backed by improved financials and dividend growth histories, though high-yield risks persist.

Conagra boasts S&P 500's highest dividend yield at 7.4%, but declining sales and weak cash flow raise concerns about dividend sustainability.

LyondellBasell's CFO will present at BofA Materials Conference on February 26, discussing financial strategy and outlook. Live webcast available.

LyondellBasell cuts dividend 50% to $0.69 per share amid prolonged chemical sector downturn from trade disruptions and excess capacity. Stock fell 1.48% in premarket trading.

LyondellBasell cuts quarterly dividend to $0.69 per share amid chemical sector weakness, while maintaining $2 billion shareholder returns and 70% free cash flow distribution commitment.

Certified-circular polyethylene market projected to nearly triple to $4.73B by 2035, driven by sustainability regulations, advanced recycling tech, and corporate ESG commitments.