Commodities & Materials

Amid rising geopolitical risks, Taiwan's J-Star is exiting China to build an automated factory in the US, a bold move for the micro-cap company.

A new report shows U.S. farmers are increasingly wary of the future, as Brazilian competition and trade policy uncertainty overshadow strong land values.

Array Technologies promotes two key executives, signaling an aggressive strategy to boost global revenue and product innovation in the booming solar tracker market.

Private equity firm Windjammer Capital acquires MFG Chemical, signaling a major investment in the high-growth water treatment and industrial coatings markets.

TCS's new Digital Twindex report outlines a future of intelligent, learning vehicles. But the road from hype to reality is paved with challenges.

Garmin's new Nexus platform, powered by Qualcomm, promises a 6x performance leap, merging infotainment and safety into one supercomputer for your car.

Ingevity divests its North Charleston CTO assets to Mainstream Pine Products, sharpening its focus on high-margin activated carbon and advanced polymers.

Fresh from a financial turnaround, Varvee Global expands its non-denim fabric capacity, signaling a major pivot from its denim legacy to capture India's textile boom.

For just $80,000, Pulsar Helium has acquired key land rights, positioning Michigan's Upper Peninsula as a potential new source for the critical gas.

The planned exit of a key technology leader sends ripples through Photronics, raising questions about its innovation roadmap despite record financial success.

Occidental nets $9.7B from its OxyChem sale to Berkshire Hathaway, pivoting to oil and carbon capture while retaining significant environmental liabilities.

Investors eye Hexcel's Q4 2025 results for signs of an aerospace rebound, strategic shifts under new leadership, and the future of advanced composites.

Astec Industries acquires asphalt equipment maker CWMF, aiming to boost profits and expand its footprint amid a national infrastructure spending boom.

Tire giant Michelin buys advanced materials firm Tex-Tech to fuel its diversification, as a new defense-focused composite entity, FMI, is spun off.

Nouveau Monde Graphite issues stock to pay interest to its major investor, Investissement Québec, highlighting a strategy to conserve cash for key projects.

Shipping giant Costamare Inc. reaffirms its financial strength with consistent shareholder payouts, backed by a strong market and strategic growth.

Celebrating 25 years, ADATA unveils a future of accessible AI, eco-friendly gear, massive 128GB DDR5 modules, and a new XPG gaming ecosystem.

Distressed debt giant Silver Point Capital acquires a controlling interest in claims against bankrupt auto parts maker First Brands, a strategic move.

At CES 2026, Seyond debuts its Hummingbird solid-state LiDAR with a major OEM win, challenging rivals in a race to define the future of autonomy.

Nu Skin’s 2024 report reveals millions in donations, over 850 million meals provided, and major strides in sustainable sourcing and packaging.