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Anindya Barman

Nucor Gains 20% in 3 Months: How Should Investors Play the Stock?

Nucor stock has jumped 20% in three months as growth projects and acquisitions boost momentum despite the recent retreat in steel prices.

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Anindya Barman

KGC Strongly Placed With Solid Liquidity: Can It Fuel Growth Pipeline?

KGC ends Q2 with $2.8B liquidity and surging free cash flow, fueling debt cuts, growth projects and shareholder returns.

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Nalak Das

5 Momentum Stocks to Buy for September After a Solid August

Five stocks, namely, CRWD, IBKR, HOOD, CRS and SRAD, stand out as the top momentum picks for September.

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Bryan Hayes

Bull of the Day: Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM)

Gold miners stand to benefit from higher prices and have transitioned into market leaders.

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Zacks Equity Research

EXK Hits 52-Week High: What's Aiding the Stock's Performance?

Endeavour Silver hits a 52-week high as soaring metal prices, strong Q2 output and new mine ramp-ups fuel momentum.

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Zacks Equity Research

DuPont Agrees to Divest Its Aramids Business to Arclin for $1.8B

DD is set to sell its Kevlar and Nomex Aramids business to Arclin in a $1.8 billion deal, sharpening its focus and strengthening its financial profile.

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Anindya Barman

Nucor's Steel Mills Shipments Climb: Can Margins Hold in Q3?

NUE posts higher Q2 steel mill shipments and utilization gains, but margin pressures loom for Q3 despite firm demand.

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Anindya Barman

Harmony Gold's Rising Costs: Can Margins Withstand the Pressure?

Harmony Gold's costs surged in fiscal 2025, yet the stock has soared nearly 62% this year on higher gold prices.

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Nalak Das

5 Stocks With Recent Price Strength to Tap Wall Street Rally

FSI, INFU, HLIO, DRD and TILE have surged sharply in recent weeks, signaling momentum that could outpace the broader Wall Street rally.

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Zacks Equity Research

HMY's FY25 Earnings and Sales Rise Y/Y, Production Decreases

Harmony Gold posts higher FY25 earnings and sales on stronger prices, despite lower output and rising costs.

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Zacks Equity Research

PLL Closes Merger Deal With Sayona to Form Leading Lithium Producer

Piedmont Lithium merges with Sayona to form Elevra Lithium, creating one of the largest hard-rock lithium platforms for the EV and energy storage markets.

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Madhurima Das

CCJ Cuts McArthur Rive Output Outlook: Can Cigar Lake Bridge the Gap?

Cameco trims 2025 output outlook as McArthur River delays hit production, but Cigar Lake strength offers partial relief.

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Anindya Barman

Barrick Mining's Gold Sales Volumes Rebound: Will It Sustain in Q3?

Barrick Mining posts a rebound in gold sales on higher production, with stronger output expected in the second half.

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Madhurima Das

5 Non Ferrous Metal Mining Stocks to Watch in a Challenging Industry

Despite the Zacks Mining-Non Ferrous industry's weak near-term outlook, stocks like SCCO, FCX, FQVLF, CDE and LEU are worth keeping an eye on.

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Zacks Equity Research

Green Plains Agrees to Sell Tennessee Ethanol Plant to POET

GPRE will sell its Tennessee ethanol plant for $190 million, using proceeds to cut debt and advance the carbon strategy.

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Anindya Barman

FCX's Project Pipeline: Can Expansions Power the Next Growth Wave?

FCX pushes forward with major expansion projects, green energy shifts, and rising earnings outlook to fuel long-term growth.

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Anindya Barman

FCX vs. SCCO: Which Copper Mining Stock Is Worth Betting on Now?

Freeport and Southern Copper face copper price swings, but both push ahead with major projects leveraging strong cash flows.

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Swayta Shah

Buy These 5 Stocks With Solid Sales Growth to Counter Uncertainty

Vertiv, Progressive Corp, Bank OZK, TransUnion and Mosaic Company stand out with solid 2025 sales growth expectations and strong financial metrics.

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Rajani Lohia

5 Low Price-to-Sales Stocks That Can Deliver Outsized Returns

Low price-to-sales stocks -- PDS, GBX, GDOT, MOS and PAGS -- show strong fundamentals and value potential for investors seeking upside returns.

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Zacks Equity Research

BASF to Showcase VALERAS & New Additive Solutions at K 2025

BASFY will unveil new VALERAS additives at K 2025, highlighting circularity, durability and carbon transparency in plastics.

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Madhurima Das

Can LEU's Partnership With KHNP & POSCO Reshape Nuclear Fuel Markets?

Centrus Energy partners with KHNP and POSCO International to secure capital for expanding uranium enrichment capabilities.

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Madhurima Das

B2Gold vs. IAMGOLD: Which Gold Mining Stock is the Better Buy Now?

Gold's rally lifts BTG and IAG, but the former's stronger returns, valuation edge and dividend payout give it an advantage over the latter.

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Anindya Barman

Aris Mining's Costs Climb: Can Margins Hold Up Amid Inflation?

Aris Mining's rising costs weigh on efficiency, but higher gold prices keep margins strong and shares soaring.

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Anindya Barman

AEM vs. NEM: Which Gold Mining Stock Should You Invest in Now?

Agnico Eagle and Newmont strengthen their positions with rising cash flows, project expansions, and steady dividends amid firm gold prices.

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Madhurima Das

Can UUUU and Vulcan Elements Strengthen U.S. Rare Earth Magnet Supply?

Energy Fuels partners with Vulcan to build a China-free rare earth magnet supply chain, as it advances high-purity NdPr and Dy oxide production.

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