Germany's chemical licensing market is projected to grow from USD 1.2 billion in 2026 to USD 1.3 billion by 2031, with a CAGR of 1.6%. Growth is driven by demand for compliant, sustainable chemical technologies across petrochemicals and pharmaceuticals, supported by Germany's advanced industrial infrastructure and regulatory requirements. However, high compliance costs and technical complexity pose challenges, particularly for SMEs.

The BMI Resins Market is projected to grow from USD 0.80 billion in 2025 to USD 1.29 billion by 2035, with a CAGR of 4.97%. Growth is driven by increased aerospace and defense manufacturing, hypersonic technologies, and electronics applications. North America dominates with 38.60% market share, while Asia Pacific shows the fastest growth at 8.80% CAGR.

Olin Corporation and Huntsman Corporation have cleared the U.S. Hart-Scott-Rodino antitrust waiting period for their proposed all-stock merger of equals. The combined entity, OlinHuntsman Corporation, is expected to generate over $400 million in cost synergies and $125 million in cash tax benefits, with completion targeted for the first half of 2027.

Olin Corporation is pursuing cost savings through its Beyond250 program ($100-120M by 2026, $250M+ by 2028) and a planned merger with Huntsman ($400M+ in synergies). However, weak global chemical demand, Asian competition, operational outages, and elevated leverage ($2.85B net debt) pose significant headwinds. Winchester segment shows growth, but negative first-half cash flow and legacy obligations constrain financial flexibility.

Class action law firm Monteverde & Associates PC is investigating four merger and acquisition transactions: Planet 13 Holdings' merger with Vireo Growth, Olin Corporation's merger with Huntsman Corporation, and First Seacoast Bancorp's sale to Cambridge Financial Group. The firm is encouraging shareholders to contact them regarding potential concerns with these deals.

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.