Big Oil’s Weak Chemical Margins Add to Pain of Cheaper Crude
Plunging margins for petrochemicals are set to take a bite out of Big Oil’s quarterly profits, adding to
2023-07-24 15:49
Brazil’s Audit Court Is Likely to Put Braskem Sale on Hold
Brazil’s audit court is likely to put the sale of Braskem SA on hold because of an environmental
2023-07-21 03:46
Adnoc Is Said to Increase Covestro Takeover Bid to €11 Billion
Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. has increased its takeover offer for Covestro AG to about €11 billion ($12.4
2023-07-18 23:55
Temu Accuses Fast Fashion Leader Shein of Bullying Suppliers
Chinese-owned online retailer Temu sued rival Shein in the US, alleging it violated antitrust laws by using threats
2023-07-18 10:18
Soaring Cost of Sugar Threatens to Push Up Prices Across the EU
European consumers may soon have to pay more for sweet treats as summer heatwaves push up the price
2023-07-15 15:59
Sasol Slammed by South Africa’s Pollution Regulator Over Lack of Investment
Sasol Ltd. was castigated by South Africa’s national air quality officer for failing to cut pollution as its
2023-07-14 15:17
Shippers, Union Reach Deal to End Strike That Snarled Canadian Ports
A 13-day strike that disrupted shipments at Canada’s western ports is set to end after the dockworkers’ union
2023-07-14 03:16
Exxon to Buy Denbury for $4.9 Billion in CO2 Pipeline Push
Exxon Mobil Corp. agreed to buy Denbury Inc. for $4.9 billion, its biggest acquisition in six years, in
2023-07-13 23:48
IEA Cuts Global Oil Demand Outlook for 2023 as Economy Slows
Global oil demand won’t grow as fast as previously expected this year due to the faltering economies of
2023-07-13 16:25
Poisoned Cough Syrup Killed Kids. Authorities Cut the Investigation Short
This is the first installment of Bad Medicine, a series about how porous regulation and cheap drugs are
2023-07-11 07:19
Toyota, Stellantis Blast Biden’s Plan to Boost Electric Car Sales
Stellantis NV and Toyota Motor Corp. blasted a Biden administration plan to squelch auto pollution, saying it would
2023-07-10 23:50
German Defense Spending Shortfall Puts NATO Goal in Doubt, Ifo Institute Says
Germany can’t make good on its NATO commitment to spend at least 2% of economic output on the
2023-07-10 19:22