The AOCE and WB have moderate overall forecasts for the metals in 2025 inline with IMF forecasts for a decline in economic growth and inflation, although we see the probability of a stagflationary scenario as still reasonably high.Read More

The past year was a difficult one overall for the metals, with the main standouts to the upside being a geopolitical risk-driven gain in gold, a China-driven rise in iron ore and a surge in uranium on broadening global support for nuclear power (Figure 1). A jump in global interest rates to near two-decade highs saw recession fears persist all year, and while one still did not actually eru...Read More

This year the post-global health crisis boom was brought to an end by a surge in inflation to forty-year highs, a major rise in global interest rates in an attempt to curb the rising prices and surging geopolitical risk after Russia's invasion of Ukraine. While precious metals held up reasonably well as markets turned to them as a risk hedge, by Q2/22 the higher interest rates put an end t...Read More

Chile is the world leader in copper production, at 28.5% of the total in 2020, and this looks set to continue, with the country having the largest global reserves, at 23.0% of total. It is also the global leader for molybdenum, which is often found along with copper, and is a major lithium player, holding 51.1% of global reserves. Read More

Newfoundland has become a gold exploration hotspot over the past few years, with the sector seeing some of its strongest activity ever. While the province remains a small contributor to Canadian gold production, it has a substantial mineral industry well supported by the government, focused on iron ore, copper and nickel, and the surge in exploration suggests that gold output from the...Read More

Nevada is the core of the U.S. gold output, accounting for by far the majority, at 75.4% on average for the past year. The state looks set to remain a dominant player in U.S. gold, as it accounts for 49% of total U.S. reserves, with Alaska slightly ahead with 51% of reserves, but just 8.6% of current production. The U.S. accounts for 6.1% of global gold output, making Nevada one of the largest gol...Read More

The Golden Triangle in northwestern British Columbia has historically been a major site of Canadian gold production, beginning as early as the mid 1800s. There was a wave of production in the 1990s which cooled as the gold price declined, but larger scale production resumed in 2017, and the area has seen surging exploration interest over the past year, given that the region has some of the largest...Read More

In this report we outline the Quebec gold mining industry, including its major producers, and a survey of many of the junior miners focused on the province. Quebec accounts for 34% of Canadian gold production (second to Ontario, with 44%) and remains a major focus for both producers and junior miners.Read More

Red Lake has been one of the most prolific gold mining districts in Canada and the world, with exploration having started in the 1920s, and production, which began in the 1930s, continuing to the present day. The district is known for the high grade of its gold, its infrastructure, and strong institutional support, given the long history of mining in the area.Read More

See latest Huntsman news and how it competes against competitor Archroma and other companies in its sector: UPDATE 2-Activist lifts Clariant stake, aiming to scuttle Huntsman dealRead full newsRead More

See latest Huntsman news and how it competes against competitor Archroma and other companies in its sector: UPDATE 2-Activist lifts Clariant stake, aiming to scuttle Huntsman dealRead full newsRead More

See latest Huntsman news and how it competes against competitor Archroma and other companies in its sector: UPDATE 2-Activist lifts Clariant stake, aiming to scuttle Huntsman dealRead full newsRead More

See latest Huntsman news and how it competes against competitor Archroma and other companies in its sector: UPDATE 2-Activist lifts Clariant stake, aiming to scuttle Huntsman dealRead full newsRead More

See latest Huntsman news and how it competes against competitor Archroma and other companies in its sector: UPDATE 2-Activist lifts Clariant stake, aiming to scuttle Huntsman dealRead full newsRead More

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See latest Huntsman news and how it competes against competitor Archroma and other companies in its sector: UPDATE 2-Activist lifts Clariant stake, aiming to scuttle Huntsman dealRead full newsRead More

See latest Huntsman news and how it competes against competitor Archroma and other companies in its sector: UPDATE 2-Activist lifts Clariant stake, aiming to scuttle Huntsman dealRead full newsRead More

See latest Huntsman news and how it competes against competitor Archroma and other companies in its sector: UPDATE 2-Activist lifts Clariant stake, aiming to scuttle Huntsman dealRead full newsRead More

See latest Huntsman news and how it competes against competitor Archroma and other companies in its sector: UPDATE 2-Activist lifts Clariant stake, aiming to scuttle Huntsman dealRead full newsRead More

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Analysts are weighing in on technology powerhouse Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL), chip stock Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU), and luxury retailer Michael Kors Holdings Ltd (NYSE:KORS). Here's a quick roundup of today's bullish brokerage notes on shares of AAPL, MU, and KORS. Morgan Stanley Lifts AAPL Target Amid iPhone X HypeMorgan Stanley raised its price target on Apple stock to $194 from $182, w...Read More

Marriott International Inc (NASDAQ:MAR) has added 27% year-to-date, and tacked on over 52% year-over-year. The stock recently broke out above a trendline connecting a series of lower highs dating back to its June 2 record high around $110, suggesting MAR is ready to embark on the next leg of its longer-term uptrend. MAR's short interest increased by 15% during the last reporting period, and now...Read More

Options traders have been ramping up their bearish exposure on Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE:CMG), as the stock trades near multi-year lows. At the International Securities Exchange (ISE), Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE), and NASDAQ OMX PHLX (PHLX), CMG's 10-day put/call volume ratio has risen to 0.90 from 0.76 since the start of the month, and now ranks in the elevated 76th annual perc...Read More

Analysts are weighing in on electric car company Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA), as well as athletic apparel stocks Nike Inc (NYSE:NKE) and Under Armour Inc (NYSE:UAA). Here's a quick roundup of today's bearish brokerage notes on shares of TSLA, NKE, and UAA.Jefferies Starts Tesla Stock at 'Underperform'Tesla stock is down 0.9% to trade at $381.38, after Jefferies initiated coverage on the electric c...Read More

U.S. stocks are eyeing a higher open ahead of today's Fed meeting. Among specific stocks in focus today are auto parts retailer AutoZone, Inc. (NYSE: AZO), cloud concern Synchronoss Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:SNCR), and credit agency Equifax Inc. (NYSE:EFX). Here's a closer look at what's moving shares of AZO, SNCR, and EFX. AutoZone Bounces After EarningsAutoZone stock is up 1.2% this morning...Read More