The global wax market, valued at $11.26 billion in 2025, is projected to grow to $16.65 billion by 2035 at a CAGR of 3.99%. Growth is fueled by rising demand in packaging, cosmetics, candle making, adhesives, and industrial uses, with natural waxes like soy and beeswax gaining popularity. The Asia Pacific region leads with 35.67% market share, while North America and Europe show strong growth driven by sustainability trends and advanced manufacturing. Innovations in 3D printing and industrial coatings also offer new growth opportunities for wax products globally.
The generative AI market in the oil and gas sector is projected to grow from $0.53 billion in 2025 to $1.15 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 16.9%. Growth is driven by adoption of cloud-based AI for real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, and dril...
Mike Zaccardi downgraded the iShares Global Energy ETF (IXC) to Hold due to disappointing price performance despite favorable geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The ETF remains attractively valued at a 10.3x price-to-earnings ratio and offers ...
ExxonMobil updated its Q2 2026 earnings forecast, prompting UBS to lower its earnings per share estimate to $3.14 from $3.20, below Wall Street's $3.43 consensus. The revision reflects stronger oil prices, refining margins, and chemical margins, but ...
Persistent tensions in the Middle East are supporting elevated commodity prices, benefiting ExxonMobil's earnings strategy. ExxonMobil focuses on cost savings and developing advantaged assets to maintain profitability across various price levels. Hig...
President Donald Trump announced that the cease-fire with Iran is 'over,' causing oil prices and energy stocks to surge early Wednesday. This statement signals increased tensions in the Middle East, which often leads to concerns about oil supply disr...
