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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Analyzing Average Social Security Benefits Across Retirement Ages
Jan 16, 2026 Business News

Analyzing Average Social Security Benefits Across Retirement Ages

How Claiming Age Influences Monthly Social Security Payments from 62 to 70

Social Security benefits depend largely on the age at which retirees choose to claim them, with substantial differences in monthly payouts between age...

Jan 16, 2026 Finance

Chevron Advances Leviathan Offshore Expansion Amid Positive Market Response

Final Investment Decision to Scale Israeli Gas Production Signals Strong Regional Energy Commitment

Chevron Corporation's subsidiary, Chevron Mediterranean Limited, in collaboration with partners NewMed Energy and Ratio Energies, has reached a defini...

Jan 16, 2026 Finance

PainReform Shares Surge Over 27% Following Strategic Rebranding; Premarket Movers Include ACCL, BNAI Among Others

PainReform accelerates expansion into diversified healthcare and AI-powered energy sectors, sparking premarket trading surge accompanied by varied movements across key stocks

Shares of PainReform Ltd. experienced a substantial increase of 27.4% during premarket trading, following the company’s announcement of a name chang...

Building and Optimizing a Stock Trading Infrastructure: Foundations for Consistent Execution and Risk Management
Jan 16, 2026 Education

Building and Optimizing a Stock Trading Infrastructure: Foundations for Consistent Execution and Risk Management

A clear, step-by-step guide for beginner and intermediate traders to create and maintain a reliable trading environment that supports disciplined decisions and effective trade execution

A robust trading infrastructure is essential for achieving consistency, managing risk, and executing trades efficiently in the stock market. This comp...

Jan 16, 2026 Finance

Moderna Sees Renewed Investor Confidence Following Upbeat Fiscal 2025 Guidance

Strong momentum energized by upgraded revenue expectations and cost reductions revitalizes Moderna's stock performance

Moderna Inc., the Massachusetts-based biotechnology firm renowned for its mRNA vaccines developed during the COVID-19 crisis, is experiencing a resurg...

Thinking Machines Lab Faces Staff Departures Amid Strategic and Funding Challenges
Jan 16, 2026 Finance

Thinking Machines Lab Faces Staff Departures Amid Strategic and Funding Challenges

Key personnel reportedly exploring return to OpenAI following internal upheavals and company direction uncertainties

Thinking Machines Lab, an AI startup founded by former OpenAI CTO Mira Murati less than a year ago, is experiencing internal instability marked by emp...

Federal Reserve Chair Powell's Future Amid DOJ Investigation Raises Governance Questions
Jan 16, 2026 News & Politics

Federal Reserve Chair Powell's Future Amid DOJ Investigation Raises Governance Questions

Powell's potential continuation on the Federal Reserve Board sparked by criminal investigation into his testimony over renovation costs

The Department of Justice's probe into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has intensified speculation about whether he will remain on the Federal Res...

Exploring Ambiguity of Morality in Joe Carnahan’s ‘The Rip’
Jan 15, 2026 News & Politics

Exploring Ambiguity of Morality in Joe Carnahan’s ‘The Rip’

Matt Damon and Ben Affleck Navigate a Complex Miami Underworld in a Tense Nighttime Thriller

Joe Carnahan’s latest film, “The Rip,” presents a moody crime thriller set during a foggy night in Miami, delving into blurred lines between law...

Canadian Pension Funds Pivot Investment Strategies in Private Equity
Jan 15, 2026 Finance

Canadian Pension Funds Pivot Investment Strategies in Private Equity

CPP and Peers Favor External Managers and Co-Investments over Direct Buyouts amid Market Challenges

Amid shifting market conditions and valuation pressures, Canadian pension funds including the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP), OMERS, and C...

The Far-Reaching Impact of Verizon's Nationwide Service Disruption
Jan 15, 2026 Business News

The Far-Reaching Impact of Verizon's Nationwide Service Disruption

A Detailed Examination of the Recent Cellular Outage and Its Consequences for Users and Services

On Wednesday, a widespread Verizon network outage incapacitated cellular services for thousands of customers across the United States, disrupting call...