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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Justice Department Challenges Judge's Demand for Prosecutor's Title Clarification
Jan 13, 2026 News & Politics

Justice Department Challenges Judge's Demand for Prosecutor's Title Clarification

Legal dispute intensifies over Lindsey Halligan's role and designation amid dismissed charges

The Justice Department has responded sharply to a federal judge's requirement that prosecutor Lindsey Halligan justify her continued use of the title ...

South Carolina and Arizona-Utah Measles Outbreaks Expand Nearly 600 Cases Since August
Jan 13, 2026 News & Politics

South Carolina and Arizona-Utah Measles Outbreaks Expand Nearly 600 Cases Since August

Health Officials Report Significant Rise in Measles Cases with School Quarantines and Concerns Over Vaccination Rates

Two separate measles outbreaks in South Carolina and the Arizona-Utah border region have seen a marked increase in reported infections, spotlighting c...

Assessing the Right Time to Begin Social Security Benefits in 2026
Jan 13, 2026 Business News

Assessing the Right Time to Begin Social Security Benefits in 2026

Two Key Considerations for Delaying Your Social Security Claim to Maximize Retirement Income

As 2026 approaches, individuals eligible for Social Security face crucial decisions about when to initiate their benefits. While eligibility begins at...

Jan 13, 2026 Trade Ideas

ZIM: Buy Calls Against a Low-Volatility Takeover Tail – Tactical Swing Idea

Strategic-review headlines create asymmetric upside; use limited-risk call exposure rather than stock until deal clarity arrives.

ZIM has been in the boardroom headlines for months, but the share-price reaction has been surprisingly muted. With the stock trading $21.57 on 01/13/2...

Trade Idea Long
Jan 13, 2026 Trade Ideas

TransMedics (TMDX) - Growth Is Real; Buy the Structural Setup on a Pullback

Strong revenue and margin progression plus healthy operating cash flow make a tactical long here — entry, stops and targets included.

TransMedics reported continued revenue acceleration and meaningful margin improvement in 2025 quarters, supported by positive operating cash flow. Wit...

Trade Idea Long
Jan 13, 2026 Finance

Wall Street Analysts Update Morgan Stanley Forecasts Ahead of Q4 Earnings Release

Expectations Rise on Earnings and Revenue as Investment Moves Emerge

Morgan Stanley is set to disclose its fourth-quarter earnings prior to market opening on January 15. Analysts project earnings per share of $2.45, mar...

Jan 13, 2026 Trade Ideas

Vertiv: Conditional Long — Own the AI Power & Cooling Backbone

AI compute needs are driving a multi-year re-rating for data‑center infrastructure; Vertiv sits squarely in the sweet spot.

Vertiv (VRT) is a market leader in power distribution, UPS, and thermal systems for data centers. Recent quarters show accelerating revenue and margin...

Trade Idea Long
Jan 13, 2026 Finance

SEALSQ Posts Significant Revenue Increase for 2025, Projects Robust Growth for 2026

Company Reports 66% Revenue Surge and Outlines Ambitious Outlook Supported by Expanding Product Lines and Acquisitions

SEALSQ Corp disclosed financial results demonstrating notable growth in revenue for fiscal year 2025, reaching $18 million, a 66% increase over the pr...

Jan 13, 2026 Finance

Vericel Corporation Shares Rise on Strong Preliminary Q4 and Full-Year Financials for 2025

Company Posts Healthy Revenue Growth and Profitability Amid Mixed Market Conditions

Vericel Corporation (NASDAQ:VCEL) saw its stock price increase on Tuesday following the release of preliminary financial results for the fourth quarte...

Jan 13, 2026 Finance

Nike Stock Edges Up Amid Mixed Signals in Turnaround Progress

Shares make modest gains despite internal challenges and broader market declines

Nike Inc. shares have exhibited slight gains on a day when major indexes fell, reflecting company-specific dynamics diverging from the general market ...