Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law firm, is investigating four companies for potential securities law violations and breaches of fiduciary duties related to proposed mergers and acquisitions. The investigations concern whether shareholders are receiving fair consideration in these transactions, with concerns that insiders may benefit disproportionately and deal terms may prevent superior competing offers.

The global waterborne epoxy resins market is projected to grow from USD 4.98 billion in 2024 to USD 8.51 billion by 2034 at a CAGR of 6.03%, driven by stringent environmental VOC reduction regulations and the shift toward sustainable coatings. Waterborne epoxy emulsions dominate the product segment (42% share), while paints and coatings lead applications (55% share). Asia Pacific commands 45% of the market, with construction and infrastructure as the largest end-user sector (38% share).

Investor rights law firm Halper Sadeh LLC is investigating four companies for potential securities law violations and breaches of fiduciary duties related to their proposed acquisitions. The firm is examining whether shareholders are receiving fair consideration and whether insider benefits may be limiting competing offers.

Brodsky & Smith law firm is investigating four merger transactions to determine whether company boards breached fiduciary duties to shareholders. The investigations concern AstroNova (being acquired by Arcline for $29.00/share), Open Lending (being acquired by ANV Group for $3.15/share), Huntsman (merging with Olin in a stock exchange), and Standard BioTools (being acquired by Treeline Biosciences). The firm is seeking shareholders to discuss whether fair processes were conducted and fair value provided.

U.S. stocks showed mixed performance on Tuesday as investors rotated out of technology into financials, utilities, and industrials. The Dow Jones reached record highs at 52,185.49, while the Nasdaq 100 declined 1.4%. Oil prices fell to $77/barrel on expectations of a Strait of Hormuz reopening deal. Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh prepares for his first policy meeting with markets pricing in a 97% probability of unchanged rates.

Huntsman Corporation announced an all-stock merger-of-equals with Olin Corporation to create OlinHuntsman Corp with $12.5 billion in combined revenue. Under the deal, Huntsman shareholders will receive 0.5476 Olin shares per Huntsman share, with Olin shareholders owning 54.5% and Huntsman shareholders owning 45.5% of the combined entity. The merger is expected to generate over $400 million in identified benefits including $300+ million in synergies within 24 months. However, Huntsman shares fell 5.73% in premarket trading while Olin shares rose 7.51%, reflecting investor concerns about the deal terms favoring Olin shareholders.

Huntsman Corporation (NYSE: HUN) announced that its Board of Directors has declared a $0.0875 per share cash dividend on its common stock, payable on June 30, 2026, to stockholders of record as of June 15, 2026.

The global ethoxylates market is projected to grow from USD 13.66 billion in 2025 to USD 19.88 billion by 2035, with a CAGR of 3.82%. Growth is driven by rising demand for nonionic surfactants in detergents, cleaning products, and agrochemicals. The U.S. market is expected to expand from USD 2.87 billion to USD 4.09 billion over the same period. Asia Pacific is the fastest-growing region with a 4.63% CAGR, while North America holds the largest market share at 31.47%.

Huntsman Corporation announced a $0.0875 per share cash dividend payable on March 31, 2026, to stockholders of record as of March 13, 2026. The company also announced its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders will be held virtually on April 29, 2026, with voting eligibility for shareholders of record as of March 6, 2026.

The global ethylene carbonate market, valued at $391.51 million in 2025, is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.6% to reach $741.85 million by 2035. Industrial-grade EC dominates with 62% of production volume, while the automotive sector drives 44.1% of demand through dual channels: EV battery electrolytes and polycarbonate plastics for vehicle lightweighting. Asia-Pacific controls over 60% of global capacity, with China leading production. The market is shifting toward green chemistry using captured CO2 and bio-based feedstocks, with Western companies investing in local production to reduce Chinese supply chain dependence.

The global cosmetic chemicals market is experiencing robust growth, valued at USD 26.81 billion in 2025 and expected to reach USD 52.14 billion by 2035, with a CAGR of 6.88%. Major suppliers including L'Oréal, Givaudan, BASF, and Croda are driving innovation in sustainable and specialized ingredients. Regulatory bodies like the FDA and ECHA continue to ensure ingredient safety and market integrity.

The global iron oxide pigments market was valued at USD 3.06 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 5.02 billion by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 5.12%. Growth is driven by rising infrastructure development, urbanization in Asia Pacific and LAMEA regions, and increasing demand for sustainable, non-toxic pigments. Key players include BASF SE, LANXESS AG, and Huntsman International LLC.