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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Canadian PM Mark Carney Rebukes Trump's Comments on US-Canada Relations at Davos
Jan 22, 2026 News & Politics

Canadian PM Mark Carney Rebukes Trump's Comments on US-Canada Relations at Davos

Carney emphasizes Canadian values and sovereignty in response to Trump’s assertions

At the World Economic Forum in Davos and later in Quebec City, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney countered U.S. President Donald Trump's remarks att...

Evaluating the Optimal Timing to Draw Income from Retirement Funds: Insights for 2026
Jan 22, 2026 Business News

Evaluating the Optimal Timing to Draw Income from Retirement Funds: Insights for 2026

Balancing expenses, lifestyle goals, and portfolio longevity is crucial when considering retirement withdrawals this year

Determining the right moment to begin withdrawals from retirement accounts hinges on various factors including income stability, travel aspirations, a...

NIH Halts Use of Abortion-Derived Fetal Tissue in Federally Funded Research
Jan 22, 2026 News & Politics

NIH Halts Use of Abortion-Derived Fetal Tissue in Federally Funded Research

Policy Change Extends Previous Restrictions, Impacting Biomedical Research Fields Including HIV and Cancer Studies

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has implemented a new policy that ends the use of human fetal tissue obtained from abortions in all federally ...

Jan 22, 2026 Finance

Palantir Technologies Shares Show Momentum on New Analyst Coverage and Market Trends

Analyst Initiations Signal Confidence Amid Mixed Technical Indicators and Upcoming Earnings Forecast

Shares of Palantir Technologies Inc have exhibited gains following an initiation of coverage by Phillip Securities with an optimistic outlook. The fir...

Jan 22, 2026 Trade Ideas

Community Health Systems: A Risk-Weighted Buy Into 2026’s Distressed Yield Story

Why I’m keeping a risky Buy on CYH — small market cap, big revenues, heavy leverage, and a path to outsized upside if execution and balance-sheet fixes hold.

Community Health Systems (CYH) is a high-volatility, high-reward trade in early 2026. The company generates ~3.1 billion in quarterly revenue and posi...

Trade Idea Long
Jan 22, 2026 Trade Ideas

Applied Digital at an Inflexion Point - Buy the AI Infrastructure Story, but Size Carefully

Strong revenue acceleration and a multi-billion capital raise fuel a growth story — execution and dilution risks make this a high-risk, high-reward position.

Applied Digital (APLD) has pivoted into AI/HPC infrastructure and just reported a step-up quarter: revenue of $126.6M (quarter ended 11/30/2025) with ...

Trade Idea Long
Jan 22, 2026 Finance

New Era Energy & Digital Advances Texas Data Center Project Amid Strong Stock Momentum

Strategic partnership and acquisition underpin current share price gains for New Era Energy & Digital Inc

New Era Energy & Digital Inc (NASDAQ:NUAI) shares have experienced significant gains, propelled by recent strategic developments including a partnersh...

EQT to Integrate Coller Capital into Its Expanding Global Private Equity Platform
Jan 22, 2026 Finance

EQT to Integrate Coller Capital into Its Expanding Global Private Equity Platform

The Collaboration Expected to Enhance Secondary Market Access and Broaden Investor Offerings Globally

EQT has entered into binding agreements to incorporate Coller Capital into its global private equity platform, forming a new business segment focused ...

Prospects for Recovery in Two Healthcare Sector Giants by 2026
Jan 22, 2026 Business News

Prospects for Recovery in Two Healthcare Sector Giants by 2026

An in-depth analysis of Zoetis and Regeneron's strategic pathways towards renewed growth

Zoetis and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals hold significant positions in the healthcare industry but have recently faced setbacks impacting their financial ...

Donald Trump Files $5 Billion Lawsuit Against JPMorgan Chase and CEO Jamie Dimon Over Account Closures
Jan 22, 2026 Business News

Donald Trump Files $5 Billion Lawsuit Against JPMorgan Chase and CEO Jamie Dimon Over Account Closures

The lawsuit alleges politically motivated banking decisions following the January 6 events, while JPMorgan denies the claims and cites regulatory risks.

Donald Trump has initiated legal action against JPMorgan Chase and its CEO Jamie Dimon, contending that the bank unjustly severed its relationship wit...