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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Jan 26, 2026 Finance

Alphabet Unveils Free SAT Prep Exams Within Gemini Platform: Implications for Education Tech Stocks

Google's new on-demand SAT practice tests prompt movement in related education sector equities

Alphabet Inc.'s Google has introduced an innovative feature in its Gemini app that offers free, full-length SAT practice exams on demand. Developed in...

Jan 26, 2026 Finance

USA Rare Earth Advances with Significant CHIPS Act Funding and Major Private Investment

Company secures $3.1 billion in combined government and private capital to bolster rare earth production and processing capabilities

USA Rare Earth, Inc. has entered a non-binding letter of intent with the U.S. Department of Commerce under the CHIPS Program, proposing $277 million i...

Jan 26, 2026 Trade Ideas

Buy ConocoPhillips (COP) Around $100 — Income + Upside in a Tight Oil Market

Large free cash flow, steady dividends and a manageable balance sheet make COP a tactical long with defined risk controls

ConocoPhillips (COP) offers a mix of reliable cash generation, a growing quarterly dividend (latest $0.84 declared 11/06/2025) and upside tied to tigh...

Trade Idea Long
Jan 26, 2026 Finance

Analysts Offer Insights on High-Yield Utilities: Edison International, Brookfield Infrastructure Partners, and Dominion Energy

Market Experts Assess Dividends and Outlooks for Leading Utility Stocks Amid Economic Volatility

In the current market landscape marked by uncertainty, investors frequently seek refuge in utilities stocks known for delivering robust dividend yield...

Jan 26, 2026 Finance

Pre-Market Trading Sees Major Declines for Several Key Stocks Including Revolution Medicines and Erasca

Dow Futures Slip Slightly While Multiple Companies Experience Downward Stock Moves Ahead of Market Open

In early Monday pre-market trading, several prominent stocks experienced notable declines. Shares of Revolution Medicines fell significantly following...

Minnesota's Special Elections Poised to Determine House Control Amid Local Tensions
Jan 26, 2026 News & Politics

Minnesota's Special Elections Poised to Determine House Control Amid Local Tensions

Contests in Twin Cities districts could shift legislative balance following recent high-profile incidents

Two special elections occurring in Minnesota's Democratic-leaning Twin Cities legislative districts will determine control of the Minnesota House of R...

Jan 26, 2026 Finance

Elbit Systems Secures $228 Million Contract to Enhance U.S. Army Bradley Vehicles

Iron Fist Active Protection System to bolster battlefield survivability in upcoming multi-year deployment

Elbit Systems Ltd. has won a significant defense contract worth $228 million from General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems to provide its Iron F...

Jan 26, 2026 Finance

Gold Surges Past $5,000 Amid Rising Political Uncertainty and Fiscal Impasse in Washington

The ascent of gold prices underscores diminishing trust in U.S. governance as geopolitical tensions escalate and government shutdown looms

Gold prices climbed sharply to exceed $5,100 in Asian trading hours, reflecting investor concerns over intensifying geopolitical risks and the possibi...

Jan 26, 2026 Finance

Undervalued Materials Stocks with Strong Technical Indicators to Watch This Quarter

ReTo Eco-Solutions and Eightco Holdings exhibit oversold conditions suggesting potential for short-term recovery

This analysis examines two materials sector stocks, ReTo Eco-Solutions and Eightco Holdings, both of which currently show strong oversold signals base...

Critical Social Security Insights for Future Retirees in 2026
Jan 26, 2026 Business News

Critical Social Security Insights for Future Retirees in 2026

Understanding Benefits, Adjustments, and Program Challenges for Effective Retirement Planning

With over 50 million individuals receiving Social Security retirement benefits, these payments form a significant portion of retirement income, notabl...