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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Debunking Claims of Former Proud Boys Leader's Affiliation with ICE
Jan 16, 2026 News & Politics

Debunking Claims of Former Proud Boys Leader's Affiliation with ICE

Social Media Misinformation Challenges Amid Minneapolis Protests

In the wake of ongoing protests in Minneapolis following a fatal incident involving an ICE officer, unfounded social media allegations have linked Enr...

Jan 16, 2026 Finance

Senator Tuberville Shifts Portfolio From Big Tech Giants to Sector-Focused ETFs

A Decisive Move Away from the ‘Magnificent 7’ Stocks Signals Interest in Consumer Staples, Utilities, and Healthcare ETFs

Senator Tommy Tuberville has recently undertaken significant portfolio adjustments by unloading stakes in major technology companies like Apple and Al...

Virginia Advances Proposal for New Congressional District Maps Favoring Democrats
Jan 16, 2026 News & Politics

Virginia Advances Proposal for New Congressional District Maps Favoring Democrats

State Senate endorses mid-cycle redistricting amid national partisan map changes

Virginia's legislature has moved forward with a constitutional amendment to allow redrawing of congressional districts between the usual ten-year inte...

Trump Signals Support for Kevin Warsh Over Hassett in Fed Chair Race
Jan 16, 2026 Finance

Trump Signals Support for Kevin Warsh Over Hassett in Fed Chair Race

Hassett’s Comments on Powell Probe Shake Confidence as Warsh Gains Favor

President Trump expressed hesitation about appointing Kevin Hassett as Federal Reserve Chair, citing concerns about losing a key communicator from his...

Jan 16, 2026 Finance

Strive, Inc. Finalizes Semler Scientific Acquisition and Appoints New Strategy Officer

Company bolsters healthcare ambitions and bitcoin strategy amid mixed stock performance

Strive, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASST) completed the acquisition of Semler Scientific, expanding its portfolio into early-disease detection technologies while sig...

Jan 16, 2026 Finance

Ondas Holdings Elevates 2026 Revenue Projections Amid Robust Backlog Growth

Shares Gain Momentum Following Anticipated Revenue Increase and Investor Day Event

Ondas Holdings Inc. has updated its fiscal forecasts, projecting a substantial increase in revenue for 2026 and a significantly higher backlog, prompt...

Jan 16, 2026 Finance

Jim Cramer Endorses Select Industrial and Financial Stocks While Advising Caution on Enterprise Software

Santander and Cava Group Receive Buy Recommendations; Cramer Hesitant on Software Firms like Autodesk and Datadog

In recent market commentary, Jim Cramer expressed confidence in industrial and banking stocks such as Banco Santander and Cava Group, encouraging inve...

Jan 16, 2026 Trade Ideas

Why Joby Aviation Belongs In The Speculative Sleeve: A Risk-Weighted Trade Plan

High-risk, high-reward play on the first-mover eVTOL with an operational runway — trade plan, catalysts, and clear stops

Joby Aviation is a classic option-on-technology: steep losses today, commercial-scale upside if FAA certification, airline partnerships, and productio...

Trade Idea Long
Jan 16, 2026 Finance

Intercontinental Exchange and Apollo Highlighted Alongside ServiceNow’s Market Moves

Discussions focus on ServiceNow’s separation in software, ICE’s robust outlook, and Apollo’s pivotal role in AI infrastructure financing

Experts on CNBC’s financial segment discussed the market dynamics of key players including ServiceNow, Intercontinental Exchange, and Apollo Global ...

Trump and Schumer Convene to Address Gateway Tunnel Funding and ICE Operations
Jan 16, 2026 Business News

Trump and Schumer Convene to Address Gateway Tunnel Funding and ICE Operations

A rare White House meeting spotlights infrastructure funding and immigration enforcement concerns amid ongoing political tensions

President Donald Trump met with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer at the White House to discuss several pressing issues including the release of fe...