After a relatively quiet 2020, merger and acquisition activity has picked up in 2021. We take a look at some of the contributing factors.
May 25, 2021While the shortage of microchips for automobiles may be one of the most visible examples of supply chain issues limiting the ability of manufacturers to ramp up output, it's not the only one. The Biden administration has ordered a review of all supply chains critical to the US economy in an effort to identify weaknesses and work to remove them going forward.
March 8, 2021With vehicle and airplane traffic significantly reduced amid the pandemic, the refining industry is facing additional challenges as more motor vehicle manufacturers look at shifting their product offerings toward an all-electric lineup much faster than anyone had been anticipating.
August 5, 2020While the oil industry is facing down the challenges of falling prices due to a looming drop in demand courtesy of the coronavirus pandemic, and a dispute between Russia and OPEC about managing global supply, the lower prices are expected to help everyone else in the coming economic crunch.
March 10, 2020