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The Sulfur Crisis Threatening the World's Food Supply

Sulfur has become an indispensable element for the modern industrial system, including agriculture. Before the outbreak of the Iran war, 24 percent of the world's supply of sulfur passed through the…

  • Sulfur crucial for agriculture and various industries
  • Iran war disrupts sulfur supply from Strait of Hormuz
  • Sulfur price surge threatens global fertilizer production

Chevron Just Hit a Record High. Is the Stock Still a Buy?

The company has much more going for it than elevated oil prices.

  • Chevron's stock hit a record high of $222.04 on October 14
  • Oil prices surged 46% since conflict began in Persian Gulf
  • Chevron's net income surged 400% in Q2, beating analyst expectations

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