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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Former U.S. Navy Sailor Sentenced for Espionage Involving Chinese Intelligence
Jan 12, 2026 News & Politics

Former U.S. Navy Sailor Sentenced for Espionage Involving Chinese Intelligence

Jinchao Wei receives a lengthy prison term after selling sensitive naval information to a Chinese agent

Jinchao Wei, a former petty officer second class in the U.S. Navy and engineer on the USS Essex, was sentenced to over 16 years in prison for transmit...

Corporate America’s Reluctance to Defend Fed Chair Jay Powell Amid DOJ Inquiry
Jan 12, 2026 Business News

Corporate America’s Reluctance to Defend Fed Chair Jay Powell Amid DOJ Inquiry

Despite Concern Over Federal Reserve Independence, Business Leaders Maintain Public Silence

The independence of the Federal Reserve is widely recognized as a fundamental pillar of advanced economies, yet recent developments surrounding Fed Ch...

Jan 12, 2026 Finance

Former President Trump Voices Opposition to Netflix-Warner Bros. Discovery Merger Amid Ongoing Bidding Contest

Trump’s social media activity signals resistance towards Netflix’s acquisition, potentially influencing Warner Bros. Discovery's merger approval

The ongoing acquisition battle for Warner Bros. Discovery has encountered a new complication as former President Donald Trump publicly opposes Netflix...

Jan 12, 2026 Trade Ideas

Buy the Dip in Synchrony (SYF): Policy Noise Offers a Tactical Long

A short-term entry after a policy-driven selloff; fundamentals and cash returns still intact

Synchrony (SYF) sold off sharply on 01/12/2026 after headlines about a proposed credit-card interest-rate cap. The drop creates a tactical buying oppo...

Trade Idea Long
Jan 12, 2026 Trade Ideas

Progressive Is a Long-Term Underwriting Compounder — Buy on Dips

Underwriting discipline, strong cash flow and disciplined capital returns make PGR a patient long-term long; trade with defined risk.

Progressive's underwriting-first playbook and steady operating cash flow make it a compelling long-term compounder. Recent quarters show durable reven...

Trade Idea Long
Jan 12, 2026 Trade Ideas

Palantir Trade Idea - A Clean, Data-Driven Long with Defined Risk

Q3-2025 profitability and cash flow make the trade simple: buy strength with disciplined stops and clear targets

Palantir (PLTR) has shifted from a growth-at-all-costs story to a cash-generative, GAAP-profitable software franchise. Recent quarterly results show a...

Trade Idea Long
Jan 12, 2026 Finance

Beam Therapeutics Shares Rally on Significant Pipeline Advancements and Financial Outlook

Company's alignment with FDA on accelerated approval pathway and robust cash position underpin market optimism

Beam Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ:BEAM) experienced a notable increase in share value following the disclosure of important developments in its clinical p...

Jan 12, 2026 Finance

Snowflake Strengthens AI Data Cloud Through Strategic $1 Billion Acquisition

Company Targets Enhanced Observability to Boost AI-Driven Data Management

Snowflake Inc is advancing its artificial intelligence capabilities by announcing an acquisition of Observe, a move valued near $1 billion. This strat...

Uncontained Vervet Monkeys Present Challenges in St. Louis Amidst AI-Driven Misinformation
Jan 12, 2026 News & Politics

Uncontained Vervet Monkeys Present Challenges in St. Louis Amidst AI-Driven Misinformation

Unregistered primates on the streets of St. Louis perplex animal control as digital fabrications obscure real sightings

In St. Louis, an elusive group of Vervet monkeys has escaped containment, presenting difficulties for local authorities attempting to track them down....

Georgia's Lieutenant Governor Contest Expands with Seth Clark's Democratic Bid
Jan 12, 2026 News & Politics

Georgia's Lieutenant Governor Contest Expands with Seth Clark's Democratic Bid

Former Macon-Bibb Commissioner Seth Clark Joins Race Amidst Competitive Field

Seth Clark, recently departing from the Macon-Bibb County Commission, has declared his candidacy for Georgia lieutenant governor. His entrance adds to...