Clariant has firmly denied Dow Europe's claim for €1.1 billion in damages related to a 2020 competition law infringement on the ethylene purchasing market, which was sanctioned by the European Commission. The claim was filed in a German court on July 16, 2026, involving four companies including Clariant. Clariant asserts that their conduct did not affect the market and plans to vigorously defend itself in the legal proceedings. This dispute highlights ongoing legal risks in the specialty chemicals sector and could impact Clariant's financial and reputational standing depending on the court's decision.
Soitec announced its half-year report on the liquidity contract managed by BNP Paribas as of June 30, 2026. During the first half of 2026, Soitec bought 227,346 shares for €17.36 million and sold 288,875 shares for €23.29 million, leaving 24,442 shar...
Albemarle, a leading lithium producer, faces challenges from volatile lithium prices due to high supply and mixed demand outlooks. Despite recent stock weakness, analysts anticipate a strong earnings recovery with expected EPS of $3.21 and revenue of...
Truist Financial Corporation reported Q2 2026 earnings per share of $1.08, meeting analyst expectations. However, its revenue of $5.23 billion slightly missed estimates, prompting the company to lower its full-year revenue and net interest income out...
Unipart, KBR, and IBM have formed Team ORION to provide advanced logistics, operational resilience, and cutting-edge technology to the UK Ministry of Defence. This collaboration combines Unipart's supply chain expertise, KBR's defence experience, and...
Xeriant secured a U.S. patent for its fire-resistant composite technology, advancing its eco-friendly construction panel NEXBOARD™ toward commercialization. Argo Graphene Solutions appointed Dr. Vikas Berry, the inventor of its STREAM™ graphene platf...
