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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Mastering the Art of Switch Riding and Backside Spins in Snowboarding
Jan 29, 2026 News & Politics

Mastering the Art of Switch Riding and Backside Spins in Snowboarding

Exploring the Technical Challenges Behind Snowboarding's Most Complex Maneuvers

Switch riding—riding backward on a snowboard—and executing backside spins in multiple directions represent some of the most challenging and undera...

Federal Appeals Court Rules White House Acted Illegally in Ending Immigration Protections for Venezuelans and Haitians
Jan 29, 2026 News & Politics

Federal Appeals Court Rules White House Acted Illegally in Ending Immigration Protections for Venezuelans and Haitians

Ninth Circuit Panel Upholds Lower Court Decision Against Early Termination of Temporary Protected Status

A federal appeals court has determined that the Biden administration exceeded its authority when it terminated Temporary Protected Status (TPS) design...

Jan 29, 2026 Trade Ideas

Chemours (CC) - Rebound Setup: 2026 Upside Looks More Confirmed

Leverage and volatility remain, but improving cash flow + operational stabilization argue for a tactical long into 2026.

Chemours delivered improved free cash generation and a modest profit in Q3 2025 after a choppy first half. The balance sheet remains leveraged, but op...

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Key Social Security Adjustments for 2026: Essential Information for All Americans
Jan 29, 2026 Business News

Key Social Security Adjustments for 2026: Essential Information for All Americans

Understanding the new earnings limits, tax implications, and work credits required under Social Security's 2026 regulations

As Social Security continues to evolve, 2026 introduces important updates affecting earnings limits for benefit recipients, increases to taxable wage ...

Greenland Firmly Denies US Sovereignty Proposal Over Arctic Military Site
Jan 28, 2026 Business News

Greenland Firmly Denies US Sovereignty Proposal Over Arctic Military Site

Greenland's government asserts its sovereignty amid US strategic interests at Arctic base

Greenland's government has unequivocally rejected President Donald Trump's proposition that the United States could claim sovereignty over the territo...

Jan 28, 2026 Finance

Celestica Revises 2026 Revenue and Earnings Forecasts Upward Amid Strong Q4 Results

Company to expand U.S. manufacturing for data center hardware, driven by demand for AI technologies

Celestica Inc. revealed a robust fourth-quarter 2025 performance, outperforming revenue and earnings expectations, prompting a notable upward revision...

Jan 28, 2026 Finance

Market Spotlight: Meta, IBM, ServiceNow, Carvana, and Tesla Draw Investor Attention Amid Mixed Trading

Investors digest Federal Reserve stance and company earnings reports, prompting varied stock performances

The U.S. stock market experienced a mixed session as indices reflected cautious investor sentiment following the Federal Reserve's decision to hold in...

Jan 28, 2026 Finance

Tesla Commits $2 Billion to CEO Elon Musk’s AI Venture xAI Amid Strategic Expansion

Investment integrates Tesla’s physical AI ambitions with xAI’s digital intelligence focus, highlighting a new phase in autonomous technology development

Tesla, Inc. has confirmed a significant investment of approximately $2 billion into Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence enterprise, xAI, as part of ...

Jan 28, 2026 Finance

Joby Aviation Announces $1 Billion Offering; Shares Drop Sharply After Hours

Convertible Senior Notes and Common Stock Sale Plans Weigh on JOBY Stock Performance

Joby Aviation Inc revealed a proposed offering of common stock and convertible senior notes aimed at raising approximately $1 billion. Following this ...

Jan 28, 2026 Trade Ideas

Canadian Solar: AI-Driven Monetization Is Real — But Don’t Expect an Instant Rerating

New revenue vectors from AI-powered storage brighten the story, yet industrial cyclicality and project timelines keep upside measured.

Canadian Solar (CSIQ) is showing credible optionality from AI-driven energy storage and project monetization. The stock is trading at $21.74 as of 01/...

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