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basic-materials: Archive
CCJ vs. UEC: Which Uranium Stock is the Smarter Bet Now?
by Madhurima Das
Cameco's production scale, fixed-price contracts and fuel services support are giving it an edge as uranium prices rebound near $80 per pound.
CCJPositive Net Change UECPositive Net Change
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MP vs. UUUU: Which Rare Earth Stock Has an Edge Now?
by Madhurima Das
MP Materials' integrated U.S. rare earth model, Apple deal and defense backing give it an edge over rivals as demand for critical minerals accelerates.
AAPLPositive Net Change MPNegative Net Change UUUUPositive Net Change
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3 Overseas Stocks to Buy for Portfolio Diversification in 2026
by Vaishali Doshi
Kinross Gold, Sony and HSBC stand out as overseas picks for 2026, offering diversification and exposure beyond U.S. markets.
KGCPositive Net Change HSBCPositive Net Change SONYPositive Net Change
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Implied Volatility Surging for International Flavors Stock Options
by Zacks Equity Research
Investors need to pay close attention to IFF stock based on the movements in the options market lately.
IFFNegative Net Change
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BASF Buys Noble Seeds to Boost Indian Vegetable Seed Footprint
by Zacks Equity Research
BASFY has agreed to acquire Noble Seeds, expanding Nunhems' reach in India and adding cauliflower and radish to its vegetable seed portfolio.
KGCPositive Net Change BASFYNo Net Change FSMPositive Net Change EQXNegative Net Change
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Mosaic to Divest New Mexico Potash Operations in $30M Deal
by Zacks Equity Research
MOS agreed to sell its Carlsbad potash operations for $30 million, exiting New Mexico to streamline assets and focus potash production on Saskatchewan.
BHPPositive Net Change MOSNegative Net Change AGNegative Net Change ARECPositive Net Change
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Albemarle Shares Rally 81% in 3 Months: What's Driving the Stock?
by Zacks Equity Research
ALB has surged 81% in three months as forecast-topping earnings, Energy Storage volume growth and cost cuts offset pressure from weak lithium prices.
KGCPositive Net Change ALBPositive Net Change FSMPositive Net Change EQXNegative Net Change
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ICL Strengthens Food Ingredients Platform With Bartek Acquisition
by Zacks Equity Research
ICL Group strikes a two-stage deal to buy Bartek Ingredients, adding food-grade acidulants and boosting its specialty food solutions platform.
AUNegative Net Change TXPositive Net Change CMCNegative Net Change ICLPositive Net Change
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IAMGOLD Boosts Portfolio With Northern Superior Acquisition
by Zacks Equity Research
IAG closes its Northern Superior deal, creating the Nelligan Mining Complex with 3.75 Moz Measured and Indicated and 8.65 Moz inferred gold resources in Canada.
AEMPositive Net Change IAGPositive Net Change HCHDFNegative Net Change ORPositive Net Change
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Can AngloGold Ashanti Finish 2025 With Strong Free Cash Flow Growth?
by Sreeja Deb
AU posted a 185% jump in nine-month free cash flow to $1.86B, with record Q3 results, higher output and gold prices fueling optimism for 2025.
NEMPositive Net Change AUNegative Net Change AEMPositive Net Change
basic-materials gold
3 Rare Earth Stocks to Watch in 2026 as the Sector Heats Up
by Zacks Equity Research
The U.S. rare earth industry is accelerating as federal funding drives a domestic mine-to-magnet supply chain.
MPNegative Net Change ARECPositive Net Change USARPositive Net Change
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USA Rare Earth vs. Teck Resources: Which Mining Stock Looks Stronger Now?
by Susmita Roy
USAR ramps up its Stillwater magnet facility with fresh capital, while TECK pushes a copper-led merger despite near-term production issues.
TECKPositive Net Change USARPositive Net Change
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2 Paper and Related Products Stocks to Watch Amid Industry Challenges
by Madhurima Das
The near-term outlook for the Zacks Paper and Related Products industry is uncertain. Stocks like SUZ and SEOAY are braving the industry headwinds.
SUZPositive Net Change SEOAYPositive Net Change
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BASFY and ADAMA Partner to Advance Gilboa Fungicide in Europe
by Zacks Equity Research
BASF teams up with ADAMA to speed Gilboa fungicide rollout in Europe, offering a new mode of action as farmers face resistance and regulatory pressure.
KGCPositive Net Change BASFYNo Net Change FSMPositive Net Change EQXNegative Net Change
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Here's Why You Should Retain CF Industries Stock in Your Portfolio
by Zacks Equity Research
CF gains from strong global nitrogen demand and higher prices, supporting revenue and cash returns, even as rising natural gas costs pressure margins.
CFPositive Net Change KGCPositive Net Change FSMPositive Net Change EQXNegative Net Change
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NEM to Sell Fuerte Shares Through Secondary Transaction Agreement
by Zacks Equity Research
Newmont plans to sell 6.77M Fuerte shares at C$4.35, raising about C$29.5M and cutting its stake to roughly 19.5% after the deal.
NEMPositive Net Change KGCPositive Net Change FSMPositive Net Change EQXNegative Net Change
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NEM vs. KGC: Which Gold Mining Stock Is Worth Betting on Now?
by Anindya Barman
Gold's surge has lifted Newmont and Kinross, both executing strong projects and seeing cash flow gains and rising earnings estimates.
NEMPositive Net Change KGCPositive Net Change
basic-materials gold
Celanese Extends Debt Maturities Through $1.4 Billion Refinancing
by Zacks Equity Research
CE completes a $1.4 billion refinancing to push out maturities, cuts near-term debt and modestly lifts its net borrowing rate.
KGCPositive Net Change CENegative Net Change FSMPositive Net Change EQXNegative Net Change
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Oil-Dri's Business Model Holds Firm Amid Earnings Normalization
by Zacks Equity Research
ODC's diverse portfolio, strong cash flow and cat litter growth highlight its resilience amid market headwinds.
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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, POWL, NVDA and EXPE hold promise.
NVDAPositive Net Change EXPENegative Net Change RGLDPositive Net Change POWLPositive Net Change
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First Majestic Inks Deal to Sell Its Del Toro Mine to Sierra Madre
by Zacks Equity Research
AG agrees to sell its Del Toro mine to Sierra Madre for up to $60 million, with cash, shares and milestone-based payments.
AEMPositive Net Change HCHDFNegative Net Change AGNegative Net Change ORPositive Net Change
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Copper Staging a Comeback in 2026: 3 Stocks to Buy
by Madhurima Das
Copper's rally is gaining steam on tight supply and rising demand, putting BHP in focus as prices surge and miners gear up for a potential 2026 windfall.
BHPPositive Net Change SCCOPositive Net Change TECKPositive Net Change
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Steel Dynamics Projects Sequentially Lower Q4 Earnings on Seasonality
by Zacks Equity Research
STLD guides Q4 EPS at $1.65-$1.69, up year over year but down sequentially as seasonal demand, outages and lower steel prices pressure profits.
STLDPositive Net Change TXPositive Net Change CMCNegative Net Change SZGPYPositive Net Change
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Denison Mines Boosts Presence With Four Skyharbour Joint Ventures
by Zacks Equity Research
DNN closes an $18M deal with Skyharbour to form four joint ventures at Russell Lake, expanding its presence next to the Wheeler River Project.
AEMPositive Net Change DNNPositive Net Change AGNegative Net Change ORPositive Net Change
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Is Corning a Strong Bet for Investors on Gorilla Glass Innovations?
by Zacks Equity Research
GLW expands its Gorilla Glass lineup with Ceramic, a tougher glass-ceramic for phones, boosting appeal with Samsung and Motorola device makers.
GLWPositive Net Change ASGLYNegative Net Change OLEDNegative Net Change
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