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 22, 2026 Finance

Warner Bros. Discovery Leads Oscar Nominations with Record-Breaking 'Sinners'; Netflix and Apple Also Recognized

As the 98th Academy Awards approach, major studios including Netflix, Apple, and Warner Bros. Discovery vie for top honors amid shifting industry dynamics

The 98th Academy Awards nominations highlight a strong showing from streaming giants Netflix and Apple, alongside a dominant performance by Warner Bro...

Jan 22, 2026 Finance

Hycroft Mining Shares Reach New Heights Amid Gold Market Rally

HYMC stock surges to 52-week peak as gold prices spur investor enthusiasm

Hycroft Mining Holding Corporation's stock has experienced an extraordinary increase, attaining a new 52-week high precipitated by a sustained rise in...

Jan 22, 2026 Finance

McCormick & Company Faces Profit Challenges Amid Inflation and Tariff Pressures

Quarterly sales exceed expectations, but earnings and margins disappoint; fiscal 2026 outlook signals growth despite cost challenges

McCormick & Company reported fourth-quarter results that beat revenue expectations but fell short on adjusted earnings per share and saw margin compre...

Holiday Season Consumer Spending Shows Resilience Despite Persistent Inflation
Jan 22, 2026 Business News

Holiday Season Consumer Spending Shows Resilience Despite Persistent Inflation

November Data Reveals Continued Growth in Expenditure Amid Elevated Price Levels

Newly released Commerce Department data indicates that consumer spending increased in November, surpassing economists' expectations even as inflation ...

Jan 22, 2026 Finance

PAVmed Shares Experience Downturn Following VA Contract Announcement for Subsidiary

Shares retreat amid complex momentum signals despite notable growth prospects

Shares of PAVmed Inc. experienced a decline Thursday after surging the previous day due to its subsidiary Lucid Diagnostics Inc. securing a significan...

Jan 22, 2026 Finance

Nvidia Surpasses Apple as Taiwan Semiconductor’s Premier Customer Amid AI Boom

As artificial intelligence propels chip demand, Nvidia claims top spot in TSMC’s client roster, signaling shifts in semiconductor market dynamics

Amid increased demand driven by artificial intelligence, Nvidia has overtaken Apple as the leading customer of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. ...

Jan 22, 2026 Trade Ideas

American Superconductor: Backing the Grid-Modernization Trade

Long idea — play STATCOM demand, Brazil entry and improving unit economics with a tactically defined risk profile

AMSC is a small-cap (price ~ $32.70) specialist in power electronics and grid controls that is benefiting from rising STATCOM demand, a recent product...

Trade Idea Long
Jan 22, 2026 Finance

Critical Metals Navigates Geopolitical Tensions in Greenland Amid Rare Earths Market Opportunity

CEO Tony Sage Emphasizes Neutrality and Sees Independent Greenland with U.S. Military Presence as Optimal Outcome

Critical Metals Corp's CEO Tony Sage outlines a strategic approach to maintaining neutrality amidst complex political dynamics in Greenland, where the...

Inside Taco Bell's Strategy for Affordable Menu Success
Jan 22, 2026 Business News

Inside Taco Bell's Strategy for Affordable Menu Success

Examining how value pricing drives growth in a competitive fast-food market

Taco Bell has managed to sustain sales growth in a challenging economic environment by focusing on an affordable value menu. With all items priced und...

Jan 22, 2026 Finance

Wall Street Revises Ratings Amid Market Shifts: Four Key Downgrades Highlight Changing Sentiment

Notable Downgrades on Zoetis, Crocs, Legend Biotech, and Qiagen Reflect Evolving Analyst Perspectives

Recent shifts in analyst ratings reveal a cautious stance toward several high-profile stocks. Wall Street firms have downgraded Zoetis Inc, Crocs Inc,...