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basic-materials: Archive
3 Top Fertilizer Stocks to Watch From a Promising Industry
by Anindya Barman
Favorable demand in major markets and improved fertilizer prices should enable the Zacks Fertilizers industry to thrive. NTR, CF and IPI should benefit from supportive industry fundamentals.
CFPositive Net Change IPIPositive Net Change NTRPositive Net Change
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PPG and 4PLASTIC Launch Advanced Texture Refinishing System
by Zacks Equity Research
PPG partners 4PLASTIC for a breakthrough texture refinishing solution that enables shops to match OEM plastic finishes more quickly and reliably than ever.
PPGNegative Net Change ALBPositive Net Change LXUPositive Net Change NVZMYNegative Net Change
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Rio Tinto vs. Southern Copper: Which Mining Stock Looks Stronger Now?
by Susmita Roy
RIO lifts copper output, delivers first production using Nuton technology and advances major iron ore projects despite weather and cost pressures.
RIOPositive Net Change SCCOPositive Net Change
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Will USAR's Expansion Plan in France Boost ex-China Rare-Earth Supply Chains?
by Zacks Equity Research
USA Rare Earth plans a France-based metal and alloy facility with LCM Europe to strengthen ex-China rare-earth supply chains and support European processing.
MPPositive Net Change UUUUPositive Net Change USARPositive Net Change
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Teck Resources Reports '25 Sales & Production Performance
by Zacks Equity Research
TECK reports Q4 and 2025 copper and zinc results, with copper output within guidance and refined zinc at the high end.
AEMPositive Net Change EXKPositive Net Change AGPositive Net Change TECKPositive Net Change
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PAAS vs. SSRM: Which Mining Stock Is the Better Buy Now?
by Sreeja Deb
Pan American Silver and SSR Mining are benefiting from higher silver and gold prices, rising production and acquisitions, but differ on valuation, assets and operational risks.
PAASPositive Net Change SSRMPositive Net Change
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FCX Q4 Earnings & Revenues Top Estimates, Sales Fall Y/Y on Lower Volumes
by Zacks Equity Research
FCX posts a 48% Q4 profit jump as copper and gold prices surge, beating EPS estimates despite a 1.5% revenue drop.
FCXPositive Net Change SCCOPositive Net Change CDEPositive Net Change RGLDPositive Net Change
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4 GARP Stocks That Investors Can Scoop Up for Maximum Returns
by Vasundhara Sawalka
Try the GARP strategy when seeking a profitable portfolio of stocks offering optimum value and growth investing. RGLD, NVDA, EXPE and APH hold promise.
APHNegative Net Change NVDAPositive Net Change EXPENegative Net Change RGLDPositive Net Change
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Jobless Claims Stay Low at +200K, Q3 GDP Up to +4.4%
by Mark Vickery
Weekly Jobless Claims continue to portray a labor market cruising along at a healthy low rate of unemployment claims.
GENegative Net Change INTCNegative Net Change ABTNegative Net Change FCXPositive Net Change PGPositive Net Change COFNegative Net Change ISRGNegative Net Change
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Agnico Eagle vs. Kinross Gold: Which Gold Miner Is Shining Brighter?
by Anindya Barman
Gold prices are driving gains for AEM and KGC, as both miners ramp up production, boost cash flow and reduce debt.
KGCPositive Net Change AEMPositive Net Change
basic-materials gold
Strong Production Lifts CDE's Top Line: Will the Momentum Sustain?
by Soumya Roy
CDE's Q3 revenues soar to $555M on higher gold and silver prices, stronger output, and gains from newly acquired Las Chispas mine.
SCCOPositive Net Change CDEPositive Net Change LUNMFPositive Net Change
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Is First Majestic Silver's Higher Production a Catalyst for Future Growth?
by Zacks Equity Research
AG's Q4 2025 silver-equivalent output jumps 37% to 7.8M ounces, fueled by the Gatos Silver deal and strong gains across core mines.
HLPositive Net Change PAASPositive Net Change AGPositive Net Change
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Aris Mining's Q3 Gold Output Climbs: Segovia Sets Stage for Solid Q4
by Zacks Equity Research
ARMN's Q3 gold output jumps 36.6% year over year as Segovia's second mill ramp-up drives production momentum into Q4.
AEMPositive Net Change BTGPositive Net Change ARMNPositive Net Change
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Pan American Silver Reports Y/Y Increase in '25 Silver Production
by Zacks Equity Research
PAAS posts an 8% y/y jump in 2025 silver output to 22.8 Moz, with record Q4 volumes from Juanicipio and production landing within its guidance.
AEMPositive Net Change PAASPositive Net Change EXKPositive Net Change AGPositive Net Change
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AU vs. AGI: Which Gold Mining Stock Is the Better Buy Right Now?
by Sreeja Deb
AngloGold Ashanti and Alamos Gold are benefiting from record gold prices, but differences in production trends, costs, growth projects and valuation set them apart.
AUPositive Net Change AGIPositive Net Change
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Notes on President Trump's Davos Speech
by Mark Vickery
Trump didn't mention NATO until after he had been speaking more than half an hour, and at that point he said he has been "treated very badly" by the alliance.
QQQPositive Net Change SPYPositive Net Change DIANegative Net Change
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Nucor to Report Q4 Earnings: What's in the Offing for the Stock?
by Zacks Equity Research
NUE faces pressure from weaker segment earnings as it gears up to report fourth-quarter results.
NUEPositive Net Change NEMPositive Net Change KGCPositive Net Change AEMPositive Net Change
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AREC Achieves Production of Greater Than 99.9% Pure Samarium
by Zacks Equity Research
AREC-backed ReElement produces over 99.9% pure samarium, meeting magnet-grade specs as demand surges amid supply disruptions.
ALBPositive Net Change AEMPositive Net Change ASMPositive Net Change ARECPositive Net Change
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FCX vs. BHP: Which Copper Mining Giant Should You Invest in Now?
by Anindya Barman
Freeport and BHP Group capitalize on favorable copper prices, both pushing ahead with growth projects leveraging strong financial health.
FCXPositive Net Change BHPPositive Net Change
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BASF to Feature Sustainable Plastics Solutions at PlastIndia 2026
by Zacks Equity Research
BASFY heads to PlastIndia 2026 to showcase sustainable plastics across Make, Use and Recycle, spotlighting circularity, innovation and high performance.
BASFYPositive Net Change ALBPositive Net Change AEMPositive Net Change ASMPositive Net Change
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After Gold and Silver, Is Copper Set for a Big Run? 4 Stocks to Buy
by Rimmi Singhi
Copper demand is surging. ERO, BHP, RIO and SCCO are set to benefit from the red metal's next big rally.
BHPPositive Net Change RIOPositive Net Change SCCOPositive Net Change EROPositive Net Change
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Centerra Gold vs. IAMGOLD: Which Gold Miner is the Better Buy?
by Soumya Roy
CGAU and IAG are gaining attention as strong production, solid cash generation and advancing projects highlight momentum among gold miners.
IAGPositive Net Change CGAUPositive Net Change
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GFI Hits a Fresh 52-Week High: What's Powering the Rally?
by Zacks Equity Research
Gold Fields soars to a 52-week high as strong Q3 production, strategic acquisitions and rising gold prices drive investor demand.
AEMPositive Net Change GFIPositive Net Change HMYPositive Net Change CGAUPositive Net Change
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BHP vs. VALE: Which Global Mining Powerhouse is the Better Buy Now?
by Sreeja Deb
BHP and Vale face off as global mining leaders, with iron ore output, copper growth plans and capital spending shaping their long-term outlooks.
BHPPositive Net Change VALEPositive Net Change
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Avoid Value Traps and Buy These 4 PEG-Based Stocks Now
by Urmimala Biswas
A PEG-focused value screen picks CMC, GPN, IVZ and UHS to avoid value traps while targeting earnings growth in volatile markets.
UHSPositive Net Change IVZNegative Net Change GPNNegative Net Change CMCNegative Net Change
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