Derek Hwang

Derek Hwang

Materials & Mining Analyst

Materials and mining analyst focused on copper, lithium, and specialty chemicals. Former commodities strategist tracking supply curves, cost positions, and project pipelines. Connects macro demand drivers with company-level execution, permitting risk, and return on invested capital.

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Feb 4, 2026 Finance

TSMC Amplifies Investment in Japan with $17 Billion Commitment for Cutting-Edge 3nm Chips

Strategic Upgrade in Kumamoto Faces Growing Government Support Amid Japan’s Semiconductor Marketplace Balancing Act

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) is poised to significantly enhance its semiconductor production capabilities in Kumamoto, Japan, by inve...

Tarik Skubal Pursues Record-Setting $32 Million in Arbitration Against Detroit Tigers
Feb 4, 2026 News & Politics

Tarik Skubal Pursues Record-Setting $32 Million in Arbitration Against Detroit Tigers

Two-time Cy Young winner demands unprecedented arbitration salary, Tigers propose $19 million

Left-hander Tarik Skubal, a two-time American League Cy Young Award recipient, engaged in a salary arbitration hearing requesting a historically high ...

Feb 4, 2026 Finance

Snap Inc. Shares Surge Following Fourth Quarter Earnings Beat

Company Reports Positive Earnings Per Share and Revenue Growth Amid User Activity Shifts

Snap Inc. reported better-than-expected results for its fourth quarter, with earnings per share turning positive against analyst forecasts of a loss, ...

Feb 4, 2026 Finance

Gradual Erosion of the US Dollar's Global Dominance Signals Reserve Currency Shift

Structural changes in global reserves reveal a nuanced weakening of the dollar without sudden collapse

The US dollar's role as the world's primary reserve currency is diminishing gradually rather than through abrupt disruptions. While remaining integral...

Feb 4, 2026 Finance

Apple Stock Surges Amid Market Downturn Backed by Strong iPhone Sales and Technical Strength

Apple Inc. extends gains post-earnings week with robust market share and positive technical indicators despite broader sector declines

Shares of Apple Inc. have risen notably, continuing momentum following recent earnings. This upward movement contrasts with declines in the broader ma...

Feb 4, 2026 Finance

Robinhood Shares Plunge More Than 10% Amid Bitcoin Decline Impacting Crypto-Centric Businesses

Cryptocurrency setbacks weigh heavily on Robinhood Markets as Bitcoin dips below $73,000, fueling investor concerns over the firm's crypto-linked revenue streams

Shares of Robinhood Markets Inc have experienced a significant decline exceeding 10% in afternoon trading, reflecting the recent downturn in Bitcoin p...

Feb 4, 2026 Finance

AbbVie Experiences Mixed Portfolio Performance as Next-Gen Drugs Offset Humira Decline

Strong gains from Skyrizi and Rinvoq boost immunology revenues despite significant erosion in Humira sales

AbbVie Inc. reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter 2025 results driven by robust growth in newer immunology medications Skyrizi and Rinvoq, whic...

Feb 4, 2026 Trade Ideas

Medifast: A Classic Net-Net Setup — Negative Enterprise Value, Asymmetric Upside

Balance sheet > market value. Small operational recovery could re-rate a beaten-down stock.

Medifast (MED) trades at roughly $11 with an implied market cap near $121m while sitting on $173m cash and minimal long-term liabilities. Using conser...

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Feb 4, 2026 Finance

Chipotle Mexican Grill Reports Mixed Q4 Results Amid Price Target Reductions

Shares exhibit volatility following quarterly earnings with analysts lowering price targets while maintaining buy ratings

Chipotle Mexican Grill disclosed its financial performance for the fourth quarter, posting adjusted earnings per share and revenue slightly above cons...

XRP Faces Significant Weekly Decline Amid Broader Crypto Market Challenges
Feb 4, 2026 Finance

XRP Faces Significant Weekly Decline Amid Broader Crypto Market Challenges

Despite an 18% drop in the past week, XRP retains support from certain traders citing its unique attributes and regulatory progress

XRP has experienced an 18% decrease over the last seven days, reflecting a broader downturn in the cryptocurrency market. Nonetheless, some market par...