Alkyl Amines Chemicals’ shares dropped 4% after the company announced a temporary halt in production of certain products due to a shortage of ammonia, a key raw material. This disruption is attributed to the ongoing geopolitical conflict in the Middle East impacting global supply chains and LNG availability, leading ammonia manufacturers to declare force majeure.
US Stocks: Nasdaq ends down as expectations of Hormuz deal fade
The Nasdaq closed lower as investors worried about the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. crude oil prices jumped significantly amid the ongoing Middle East crisis. Intel