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Madhurima Das

Gold Prices Trend Above $3,000 an Ounce: Watch These 4 Stocks

Gold prices reach unprecedented highs, and are expected to be supported by geopolitical tensions and central bank buying. Keep a close eye on stocks like AEM, AGI, KGC and NGD.

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SSR Mining Stock Hits 52-Week High: What's Driving Its Performance?

SSRM gains from the CC&V acquisition and solid mine productions. The rise in gold prices also boosts growth.

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Commercial Metals Earnings Miss Estimates in Q2, Sales Dip Y/Y

CMC expects its fiscal third-quarter results to rebound from the second-quarter reported levels.

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Do Options Traders Know Something About L.B. Foster (FSTR) Stock We Don't?

Investors need to pay close attention to L.B. Foster (FSTR) stock based on the movements in the options market lately.

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Nucor Projects Q1 Earnings to Decline on Lower Selling Prices

The primary reason for NUE's predicted decline in profitability in the first quarter is weaker selling prices.

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Ingevity's Shares Up 10% in 6 Months: What's Driving the Stock?

NGVT gains on the repositioning of its Performance Chemicals segment, strategic acquisitions and actions to drive growth.

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Anindya Barman

Newmont Gains 28% YTD: How Should Investors Play the Stock?

Declining earnings estimates, partly due to the concerns over elevated costs, cast a shadow over NEM's prospects.

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MUX Q4 Earnings Miss Estimates, Revenues Down Y/Y on Low Sales Volumes

McEwen Mining's fourth-quarter revenues reflect the impact of low volumes sold, somewhat offset by higher prices.

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BASF & Sika Unveil Epoxy Hardener for Sustainable Solutions

The strong partnership between Sika and BASF play a key role in helping customers achieve their efficiency and sustainability objectives more effectively.

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Kinross Gold Receives TSX Acceptance to Renew NCIB Program

KGC is committed to increasing shareholder returns through initiatives such as share repurchases and quarterly dividends.

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LYB & Covestro Decide Permanent Shut Down of PO11 Unit at Maasvlakte

LyondellBasell and Covestro to shut PO11 unit at Maasvlakte as a result of continued pressure on profitability.

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Nalak Das

Buy 3 3D Printing Stocks to Tap Solid Near-Term Price Upside Potential

Three 3D printing stocks have strong revenues and earnings growth potential for 2025. These are NVDA, GE and CRS.

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Here's Why You Should Retain Mosaic Stock in Your Portfolio

MOS benefits from healthy demand for phosphate and potash on the back of favorable agricultural market fundamentals amid pricing pressure.

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Madhurima Das

UUUU Stock Rises on POSCO & Chemours Deals: How Should You Play It?

Energy Fuels announces recent partnership agreements with POSCO and Chemours. Will this spark a revival in the stock's lackluster performance?

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Agnico Eagle Mines Wraps Up Acquisition of 100% of O3 Mining

The amalgamation marks the subsequent acquisition transaction contemplated in AEM's board-backed buyout offer for O3 Mining.

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B2Gold Completes Fekola Solar Plant Expansion to Cut Fuel Costs

BTG's Fekola Solar Plant in Mali is now operational, with reduced emissions and fuel consumption.

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Anindya Barman

Nucor Slides Below 50-Day SMA: How Should You Play the Stock?

While NUE's actions to grow through capacity expansion and acquisitions bode well, weak steel selling prices weigh on its prospects.

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Implied Volatility Surging for Osisko Gold Royalties (OR) Stock Options

Investors need to pay close attention to Osisko Gold Royalties (OR) stock based on the movements in the options market lately.

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Chemours Forms Partnership With Energy Fuels to Establish Supply Chain

CC & Energy Fuels team up to expand rare earth and critical mineral supply chains in the U.S. domestic market.

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Galiano Earnings Lag Estimates in Q4, Rise Y/Y on Higher Gold Prices

GAU's Q4 results gain from an increase in gold prices, partially offset by a reduction in the sales volume.

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National Steel Q4 Earnings Beat Estimates, Revenues Inch Up Y/Y

SID's Q4 domestic revenues increase y/y while international business revenues dip.

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Oil-Dri Q2 Earnings Rise Y/Y on Strong Sales in B2B & Cat Litter

ODC reports 11% y/y sales growth in Q2, driven by strong B2B demand and cat litter expansion while paying down debt and boosting margins.

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WPM Q4 Earnings Match Estimates, Revenues Rise Y/Y on Higher Prices

Wheaton Precious' Q4 top line reflects an increased average realized gold equivalent price, which offset the impact of lower gold equivalent ounces sold.

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Ashland Wraps Up Divestment of Avoca Business to Mane

ASH closes the sales of its Avoca business, the last entity remaining from the Pharmachem acquisition.

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Agnico Eagle Mines Announces Investment in Collective Mining

AEM's investment in Collective provides exposure to an early-stage gold exploration property in Colombia.

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