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Anindya Barman

AEM's Lower AISC Signals Strong Cost Discipline: Can It Be Sustained?

AEM trims AISC by 10% in Q1, signaling cost strength amid industry pressures - but can it keep margins high in the remainder of 2025?

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Zacks Equity Research

AngloGold Ashanti Inks Deal to Sell MSG Mine, Stock Hits 52-Week High

AU hits a 52-week high after striking a $76-million deal to sell its high-cost MSG mine to Aura.

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Zacks Equity Research

DOW Agrees to Divest 50% Ownership in DowAksa Joint Venture

DOW to sell its DowAksa stake for $125M, sharpening its focus on core high-value downstream assets.

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BASFY Initiates Registration for the Adapzo Active Fungicide

BASFY starts registration for Adapzo Active, a breakthrough fungicide tackling resistant Asian Soybean Rust strains.

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Zacks Equity Research

Stock Market News for Jun 3, 2025

U.S. stocks closed higher on Monday, the first trading day of June, as investors shrugged off trade war worries and remained optimistic about more trade deals to be reached in the coming days.

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Anindya Barman

Is Barrick Mining's Slumping Gold Output a Red Flag Amid Rising Costs?

B's gold output slumped 19% year over year in Q1 as rising costs and mine disruptions cloud its 2025 production outlook.

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Zacks Equity Research

First Quantum Receives Approval for Cobre Panama Preservation Program

FQVLF gains Panama's approval to preserve and manage the Cobre Panama mine, funded by 121,000 tons of copper sales.

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Zacks Equity Research

DOW Enhances Beauty Care Portfolio With New Ingredients

DOW expands its beauty care line with low-carbon silicone blends and new prototypes aimed at sustainable innovation.

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American Resources & ReElement Extend Antimony Refining Deal

AREC expands refining deal with ReElement, targeting more than $29 million in annual revenues from U.S. defense and commercial markets.

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Zacks Equity Research

Here's Why You Should Retain PPG Industries Stock in Your Portfolio

PPG is leaning on cost cuts, pricing power and acquisitions to offset weak industrial demand in the United States and Europe.

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Zacks Equity Research

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

SSRM hits 52-week high as CC&V acquisition boosts output, Q1 earnings surge 164% and 2025 guidance signals more than 10% production growth.

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Zacks Equity Research

ATI Inks Agreement With Airbus to Supply Titanium Products

ATI signs a multi-year deal with Airbus for titanium products supply, boosting aerospace and defense leadership.

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Vaishali Doshi

Add These 4 Top-Ranked Liquid Stocks to Boost Portfolio Returns

Boost returns with liquid, efficient top-ranked stocks like NEM, PGY, EVER and SEZL, each of which is backed by strong growth and financial metrics.

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Zacks Equity Research

Implied Volatility Surging for International Flavors Stock Options

Investors need to pay close attention to IFF stock based on the movements in the options market lately.

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Zacks Equity Research

Do Options Traders Know Something About Mativ Holdings Stock We Don't?

Investors need to pay close attention to Mativ Holdings stock based on the movements in the options market lately.

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Zacks Equity Research

BASF to Acquire Full Ownership of Alsachimie Joint Venture

BASFY is set to acquire full control of Alsachimie JV, boosting efficiency and deepening integration in PA 6.6 production at the Chalampe site.

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Zacks Equity Research

Here's Why You Should Hold DuPont Stock in Your Portfolio for Now

Innovation, cost savings and healthcare acquisitions support DD as it navigates weak demand and hefty separation costs in 2025.

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Zacks Equity Research

Harmony Gold Boosts Copper Footprint With Acquisition of MAC Copper

HMY is set to acquire MAC Copper for $1.03B, boosting cash flow and advancing its strategy to become a top low-cost gold and copper producer.

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Zacks Equity Research

Huntsman to Close German Maleic Anhydride Plant After Strategic Review

HUN is set to shut the Moers maleic anhydride plant after a $10M loss, shifting production to U.S. sites.

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Swayta Shah

4 Stocks With Solid Sales Growth to Bet on Amid Market Uncertainty

Amid extreme market volatility and ambiguity, the traditional stock picking method ??? sales growth ??? is apt. Stocks like STNE, ICE, SWX and MOS are worth buying.

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Anindya Barman

DOW vs. DD: Which Chemical Giant Deserves a Spot in Your Portfolio?

Dow tackles weak demand with cost cuts and cash actions, while DuPont gains from acquisitions in healthcare and innovation.

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Bryan Hayes

Bear of the Day: Westlake Corp. (WLK)

The company faces challenges from elevated interest rates and inflation.

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Zacks Equity Research

Franco-Nevada Acquires Royalty Package in Cote Gold Mine

FNV inks a $1.05B deal for royalty in the Cote Gold Mine, securing immediate revenue and expansion potential in Ontario.

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Madhurima Das

UUUU Vs LEU: Which US Uranium Stock is the Better Buy Right Now?

Centrus Energy hits 52-week high as U.S. nuclear push boosts demand. Energy Fuels ramps up uranium output but provides lower 2025 sales and earnings estimates.

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Zacks Equity Research

DuPont Achieves 100% Renewable Electricity in EU Operations

DD hits 100% renewable electricity for EU operations, marking a major step toward its 2050 net-zero emissions goal using RECs and solar installations.

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