LyondellBasell Industries N.V. Class A (LYB)

EFESO Management Consultants announced the formation of an Energy & Oil & Gas advisory board comprising six senior industry executives with 30+ years of experience each. The board will provide strategic guidance to clients navigating operational and economic challenges in upstream, midstream, and downstream operations, enhancing EFESO's ability to help energy companies improve asset reliability, optimize maintenance, and implement operational excellence programs.

GlobeNewswire Inc.•Efeso Management Consultants

Mar 23

The global isopropyl alcohol market is projected to grow from USD 2.97 billion in 2025 to USD 4.70 billion by 2035, with a CAGR of 4.70%. Growth is driven by rising demand for disinfectants, sanitizers, and high-purity solvents across pharmaceuticals, healthcare, and industrial cleaning sectors. The U.S. market is expected to expand at a faster rate of 5.63% CAGR, while Asia-Pacific currently dominates with 41.92% market share.

GlobeNewswire Inc.•Sns Insider

Mar 19

Three weeks into the Iran war, markets are repositioning for a prolonged conflict lasting months rather than days. A 32-percentage-point divergence has emerged between stocks benefiting from a closed Strait of Hormuz (energy, defense, drones) which are up 17.55% on average, and those needing it open (airlines, cruise lines, logistics) which are down 15.35% on average. Prediction markets assign only a 26% probability of normal traffic returning by April 30, suggesting at least six more weeks of disruption.

Benzinga•Piero Cingari

Mar 17

Chemical giants Dow Inc. and LyondellBasell Industries surged dramatically in March 2026 (9-10% gains) despite recent losses, driven by Middle East geopolitical disruptions affecting the Strait of Hormuz. Their U.S. Gulf Coast facilities and NGL-based production costs provide competitive advantages as global competitors relying on crude oil-derived feedstocks face higher costs. Multiple Wall Street analysts upgraded ratings and raised price targets, citing margin expansion potential and supply disruptions benefiting these companies.

Investing.com•Jeffrey Neal Johnson

Mar 17

LyondellBasell Industries announced that David Dennison, a seasoned leader with nearly 30 years of industry experience and decades of service at LYB, will become the new head of investor relations effective May 8, 2026. He succeeds Dave Kinney, who is retiring after nearly 35 years of service. Dennison previously served as vice president in the Circular and Low Carbon Solutions business and brings extensive experience in global petrochemical markets.

Benzinga•Globe Newswire

Mar 16

LyondellBasell announced the appointment of David Dennison as the new head of investor relations effective May 8, 2026, succeeding Dave Kinney who is retiring after nearly 35 years of service. Dennison, who joined LYB in 2007, brings nearly 30 years of industry experience and has held leadership roles across planning, commercial, and strategic functions.

GlobeNewswire Inc.•

Mar 16

The article compares two dividend ETFs, recommending the Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) as a strong buy due to its focus on dividend-growing companies with 11%+ annualized returns, while warning against the Global X SuperDividend U.S. ETF (DIV) which prioritizes yield over quality and has delivered only 3.9% annualized returns since inception. The analysis shows that dividend growth stocks historically outperform high-yield stocks that are at greater risk of dividend cuts.

The Motley Fool•Matt Dilallo

Mar 15

LyondellBasell Industries (LYB) shares declined as naphtha supply tightens due to Iranian attacks disrupting shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Naphtha prices surged 50% to $875/tonne, forcing Asian petrochemical plants to cut production. The stock trades at overbought levels (RSI 81.62) with mixed momentum signals despite being up 1.34% over 12 months.

Benzinga•Evette Mitkov

Mar 13

The global propylene oxide market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.9% through 2030, driven by increasing demand for polyether polyols used in polyurethane foams for automotive and construction applications. Asia Pacific is the largest market, with the automotive industry emerging as the fastest-growing segment due to electric vehicle production and lightweight material requirements.

GlobeNewswire Inc.•Marketsandmarkets™

Mar 13

Escalating Middle East conflict is disrupting global commodity markets, with oil, fertilizers, and chemicals experiencing significant supply pressures. BMO analysts warn that crude prices remain undervalued relative to supply risks, while fertilizer and chemical producers face margin expansion opportunities. Battery production and nickel markets face indirect threats through sulfur supply disruptions.

Benzinga•Stjepan Kalinic

Mar 13