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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Amazon and Alphabet Projected to Surpass Combined Valuations of Nvidia and Palantir by 2028
Jan 27, 2026 Business News

Amazon and Alphabet Projected to Surpass Combined Valuations of Nvidia and Palantir by 2028

Growth in AI and Cloud Computing Poised to Drive Market Cap Expansion for Amazon and Alphabet

Amazon and Alphabet are positioned to exceed a combined market capitalization of $4.9 trillion—the current total for Nvidia and Palantir Technologie...

From Trainee to Triumph: Ejae's Journey Beyond K-pop Idoldom
Jan 27, 2026 Business News

From Trainee to Triumph: Ejae's Journey Beyond K-pop Idoldom

Korean-American artist Ejae transforms early setbacks in the K-pop industry into songwriting success and global recognition

Ejae, a Korean-American singer, endured more than a decade of rigorous training in South Korea's competitive K-pop industry without debuting. After he...

Jan 26, 2026 Finance

MrBeast Highlights Contrast Between Company Valuation and Personal Liquidity

YouTuber Jimmy Donaldson Discusses Financial Realities Behind His Estimated $5 Billion Business Empire

Jimmy Donaldson, known as MrBeast, recently shared insights into his financial situation, emphasizing that despite owning over half of a company value...

Jan 26, 2026 Finance

Larry Ellison Reflects on Defining Life Moments and the Power of Following Personal Dreams

The Oracle Co-founder Reveals How a Sailboat Dispute Marked a Turning Point in His Life and Career

Larry Ellison, co-founder of Oracle Corp, has shared intimate insights from his life journey, highlighting a significant break from societal expectati...

XRP Gains as Ripple Enters Strategic Partnership with Riyad Bank's Innovation Arm
Jan 26, 2026 Finance

XRP Gains as Ripple Enters Strategic Partnership with Riyad Bank's Innovation Arm

Ripple Partners with Jeel to Advance Payment Systems in Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 Initiative

XRP experienced a notable price increase following Ripple's announcement of a new collaboration with Jeel, the innovation division of Riyad Bank. The ...

How Apex Trader Funding Transformed One Trader’s Approach to Futures Trading
Jan 26, 2026 Finance

How Apex Trader Funding Transformed One Trader’s Approach to Futures Trading

Robert Anderson’s Journey from Risk of $20,000 Loss to Building a Funded Trading Business

Robert Anderson recounts his transition from potentially losing $20,000 trading through traditional futures brokerages to successfully managing multip...

Jan 26, 2026 Finance

Investor Caution Prevails Ahead of Q4 Earnings in Mobility and Delivery Sectors

Wedbush analysts highlight tempered expectations for Uber and Lyft amid mixed sector outlook

As the fourth-quarter earnings season approaches, Wedbush analysts advise a cautious stance for stocks in the mobility, delivery, and grocery sectors....

Jan 26, 2026 Finance

Mounting Concerns Over U.S. Trade Policy Resurface Amid Canada-China Discussions

Investor Sensitivity Heightens With Major Earnings Reports and Volatile Currency Movements

Market participants are increasingly wary of renewed trade tensions linked to a potential Canada-China agreement, prompting fears of new U.S. tariffs ...

Jan 26, 2026 Finance

Silver Reaches Unprecedented Levels Driven by Escalating Global Uncertainties

iShares Silver Trust ETF Climbs Amid Heightened Geopolitical Strains and Financial Market Concerns

Silver prices have surged to new record highs alongside an increase in iShares Silver Trust (NYSE:SLV) shares, driven by recent geopolitical conflicts...

Jan 26, 2026 Finance

The Trade Desk Experiences Share Decline Amid CFO Transition and Guidance Confirmation

Leadership shift and reaffirmed Q4 outlook coincide with downward stock movement

Shares of The Trade Desk, Inc. have declined following the announcement of a change in the chief financial officer position and the company’s reaffi...