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The Justice Department has classified Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid, as a potential chemical weapon. This classification has led to the authorization of strikes on drug-smuggling boats. What Happened: The Justice Department’s classified brief, prepared by its Office of Legal Counsel, provides...

Warren Buffett's OxyChem purchase might not just be about polyester or polyvinyl — it might be about picking up exposure to China's chemical overcapacity. Occidental Petroleum Corp (NYSE:OXY) has openly cited increasing competition from Chinese chemical exporters as a key reason to jettison OxyChem...

Gevo Inc. (NASDAQ: GEVO) shares are trading higher Friday, although there looks to be no company evident news to explain the jump in price. The stock was trending higher on social media sites such as StockTwits. Gevo was up 5.79% at $7.16 at last check Friday afternoon.  Gevo Daily Chart...

Gevo Inc. (NASDAQ: GEVO) shares are trading higher Tuesday after Stifel analysts initiated coverage on the stock and gave it a Buy rating and a price target of $10. The stock has been trending throughout Tuesday on social media sites. Gevo was up 13.94% at $5.97 at last check Tuesday. Gevo...

The risk-reward balance may be unfavorable for chemical stocks heading into second-quarter earnings season, and one analyst adjusted his chemical stock ratings accordingly on Friday. The Analyst: Bank of America analyst Steve Byrne issued the following chemical stock upgrades and downgrades:...