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 20, 2026 Finance

AST SpaceMobile Secures Key U.S. Defense Contract While Stock Faces Market Pressure

Despite Gaining Prominence in U.S. Missile Defense Sector, ASTS Shares Experience Short-Term Technical Challenges Amid Broader Market Downturn

AST SpaceMobile has earned a prime position on the U.S. Missile Defense Agency’s SHIELD program, highlighting its growing role in defense technology...

Polymarket Faces Swift Operational Bans in Portugal and Hungary amid Political Betting Surge
Jan 20, 2026 Finance

Polymarket Faces Swift Operational Bans in Portugal and Hungary amid Political Betting Surge

Regulatory Crackdowns Intensify as Political Event Wagering Gains Traction in European Markets

Polymarket, a prominent prediction market platform, has encountered operational bans in Portugal and Hungary following a significant increase in polit...

Russian Foreign Minister Highlights NATO Turmoil Amid Greenland Acquisition Plans
Jan 20, 2026 News & Politics

Russian Foreign Minister Highlights NATO Turmoil Amid Greenland Acquisition Plans

Lavrov critiques Western order and endorses cautious engagement with U.S. peace initiatives

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has characterized the NATO alliance as undergoing a significant crisis, triggered by the U.S. president's inte...

Jan 20, 2026 Finance

Wall Street Analysts Revise Price Targets Amid Varied Market Sentiment

Key stock ratings fluctuate as companies including IBM, Applied Materials, and Philip Morris see updated forecasts

Recent adjustments in analyst price targets highlight shifting perspectives on several major equities, with upgrades and downgrades reflecting changin...

Jan 20, 2026 Finance

Netflix Enhances Bid for Warner Bros Discovery with All-Cash Offer Amid Board Approval

Netflix revises acquisition proposal for Warner Bros Discovery's entertainment assets to an all-cash deal, securing unanimous board backing while Paramount Skydance pursues legal and strategic challenges.

Netflix Inc. has revamped its proposed acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery’s film and streaming divisions, shifting to an all-cash offer of $27.75 ...

Netflix Restructures Warner Bros. Discovery Bid to All-Cash Offer Enhancing Deal Certainty
Jan 20, 2026 News & Politics

Netflix Restructures Warner Bros. Discovery Bid to All-Cash Offer Enhancing Deal Certainty

Revised $72 Billion Proposal Aims to Expedite Shareholder Approval Amid Competition with Paramount

Netflix has altered its initial proposal to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, converting the offer into an all-cash transaction valued at $27.75 per sha...

Macron's Diplomatic Nuance Amid U.S. Greenland Strategy Sparks Subtle European Response
Jan 20, 2026 News & Politics

Macron's Diplomatic Nuance Amid U.S. Greenland Strategy Sparks Subtle European Response

Behind Public Reproach, France Adopts a Measured Tone in Private Discourse with Trump Over Greenland Proposal

As U.S. President Donald Trump pursued plans concerning Greenland, European leaders publicly voiced opposition, yet private communications reveal a mo...

Jan 20, 2026 Finance

Gold Prices Surge Past $4,730 Amid Geopolitical Strife Centered on Greenland Dispute

Escalating Global Tensions and US-Europe Trade Conflicts Propel Precious Metals to New Heights

Gold prices have escalated to record levels above $4,730 an ounce, fuelled by intensifying geopolitical tensions and trade disagreements between the U...

Assessing the Economic Value and Investment Implications of Major Blockchain Tokens
Jan 20, 2026 Finance

Assessing the Economic Value and Investment Implications of Major Blockchain Tokens

Understanding Why Ownership of Blockchain Native Coins Differs from Traditional Equity and Its Impact on XRP, Ethereum, and Solana Investors

Investors purchasing native coins of prominent blockchains such as XRP, Ethereum, and Solana often expect direct economic benefits or governance right...

Jan 20, 2026 Finance

ByteDance's Volcano Engine Emerges as Alibaba's Main Competitor in China's Cloud Market

AI-driven cloud services propel ByteDance to seize significant market share from entrenched tech leaders

ByteDance is rapidly expanding its enterprise cloud business, challenging Alibaba's dominance in China's cloud sector by leveraging artificial intelli...