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 23, 2026 Finance

Ericsson Shares Surge Following Strong Q4 Results Amid Shift in Premarket Movers

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson outperforms expectations with solid earnings and revenue, while multiple stocks exhibit significant premarket volatility

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson – ADR (NASDAQ:ERIC) demonstrated notable gains in premarket trading after reporting fourth-quarter earnings that sur...

Jan 23, 2026 Trade Ideas

Antero Resources: Free Cash Flow Momentum, Cheap at ~10x FCF (If Cash Repeatable)

Operational cash flow strength + midstream capital returns set up a tradeable long with defined stops and targets

Antero Resources (AR) is beginning to turn stable operating cash into meaningful free cash flow. Two consecutive quarters of strong operating cash flo...

Trade Idea Long
Exploring Generative AI Opportunities Through Semiconductor ETFs: Potential for Substantial Returns
Jan 23, 2026 Business News

Exploring Generative AI Opportunities Through Semiconductor ETFs: Potential for Substantial Returns

An in-depth look at three ETFs poised to capitalize on generative AI's market surge

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping technology sectors and presents a noteworthy investment opportunity. Unlike traditional AI focuse...

US-Canada Relations Strain as Trump Withdraws Peace Board Invitation to Carney
Jan 23, 2026 Business News

US-Canada Relations Strain as Trump Withdraws Peace Board Invitation to Carney

Amid escalating diplomatic tensions, President Trump rescinds Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney's invitation to an international peace initiative

The diplomatic relationship between the United States and Canada experienced a further deterioration as President Donald Trump retracted the invitatio...

Jan 23, 2026 Finance

SLB Prepares to Announce Fourth-Quarter Results Amid Positive Analyst Forecast Adjustments

Recent analyst updates highlight varied outlooks ahead of SLB's upcoming earnings release, as contract wins and revenue expectations shape investor sentiment

SLB N.V. (NYSE: SLB) is poised to report its earnings for the fourth quarter before markets open on January 23. Wall Street analysts project earnings ...

Jan 23, 2026 Finance

DOT Expands FAA Collegiate Training Program to Combat Air Traffic Controller Shortage

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy Highlights Progress Amid Staffing Challenges Following Government Shutdown

The Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have expanded the Collegiate Training Initiative to include Sacra...

Eco-friendly Ice Melt Options: Protecting Your Pets, Plants, and Pavement This Winter
Jan 22, 2026 News & Politics

Eco-friendly Ice Melt Options: Protecting Your Pets, Plants, and Pavement This Winter

Understanding the impacts of common de-icing agents and safer alternatives for residential and environmental health

As winter storms blanket regions with snow and ice, clearing pathways often involves the use of various de-icing chemicals, primarily rock salt. Howev...

Market Recovers as US-EU Agreement Eases Greenland Tensions, Reinforcing Pattern of Volatility
Jan 22, 2026 Finance

Market Recovers as US-EU Agreement Eases Greenland Tensions, Reinforcing Pattern of Volatility

Investors respond positively following US backing down from Greenland acquisition threats and tariff plans

Following heightened tensions due to United States President Donald Trump's proposal to acquire Greenland and impose tariffs on European nations, mark...

Federal Judge Upholds Free Speech Protections for Academics Facing Immigration Retaliation
Jan 22, 2026 News & Politics

Federal Judge Upholds Free Speech Protections for Academics Facing Immigration Retaliation

Court affirms right of noncitizen activists to challenge immigration changes linked to pro-Palestinian campus advocacy

A federal court ruling reaffirms that academics engaged in pro-Palestinian activism cannot be subjected to immigration status changes as retaliation, ...

Jan 22, 2026 Finance

Intuitive Surgical Surpasses Q4 Projections, Shares Climb Post-Announcement

Robotic Surgery Leader Posts Strong Revenue Growth and Projects Continued Procedure Volume Rise in 2026

Intuitive Surgical Inc reported better-than-expected financial outcomes for the fourth quarter, with revenue and adjusted earnings per share surpassin...