A surge in demand from key end-use sectors such as automotive, construction, agriculture, healthcare, and electronics, particularly in emerging markets, is bolstering the chemical industry. So, investors could consider investing in robust chemical stocks Brenntag SE (BNTGY), PPG Industries, Inc. (PPG), and Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corporation (MTLHY) for solid gains this year.
Post-pandemic, government policies such as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors and Science Act have injected significant funds and incentives into sectors crucial for the energy transition, including electric vehicles, clean energy, semiconductors, lithium-ion batteries, and solar panels.
