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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Cultivating Indoor Herbs Successfully on Window Sills
Jan 6, 2026 News & Politics

Cultivating Indoor Herbs Successfully on Window Sills

Guidance on choosing and nurturing culinary herbs indoors during colder months

Growing herbs indoors through the winter months requires careful selection of species and attentive care, particularly with regard to light, watering,...

Jan 6, 2026 Finance

Accenture Expands AI Expertise with Faculty Acquisition to Accelerate Enterprise Solutions

The acquisition of UK-based Faculty bolsters Accenture's AI capabilities and global talent pool as demand for secure, scalable AI grows

Accenture Plc has reached an agreement to acquire Faculty, a British artificial intelligence company, reinforcing its commitment to embedding advanced...

Public Opinion Divided on U.S. Involvement in Venezuela Amid Domestic Priorities
Jan 6, 2026 News & Politics

Public Opinion Divided on U.S. Involvement in Venezuela Amid Domestic Priorities

Despite military actions in Venezuela, Americans prioritize internal issues and express mixed views on foreign intervention

Recent polling data reveals that while President Donald Trump's military action in Venezuela has garnered some Republican support, a significant porti...

Jan 6, 2026 Finance

Dow Jones Surges to New Peak on Venezuela Events Amid Neutral Market Sentiment

U.S. stocks rally following Venezuelan leadership capture as investors await earnings reports

U.S. equity markets advanced notably on Monday, highlighted by the Dow Jones Industrial Average reaching a record high close. This positive market mov...

US Oil Firms Hesitant to Invest in Venezuela Despite Vast Reserves
Jan 5, 2026 Business News

US Oil Firms Hesitant to Invest in Venezuela Despite Vast Reserves

Political Instability, Economic Challenges, and Low Oil Prices Curb Industry Enthusiasm for Venezuelan Oil Revival

Despite Venezuela's vast proven oil reserves—the largest worldwide—US oil companies remain wary of investing in the country. Political uncertainty...

Jan 5, 2026 Trade Ideas

ASR Trade Idea - Buy the Midcycle Rebound; Monitor New Concessions and Venezuela Exposure

Swing trade: play steady cash returns and a rerating if new airport wins and Venezuelan lift materialize

Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste (ASR) offers a pragmatic long setup around current levels. The shares trade near $323.86 on 01/05/2026, comfortably ab...

Trade Idea Long
Jan 5, 2026 Trade Ideas

Royal Gold: Buy the Streaming Premium as Gold Hits Records

High-margin royalty cash flow, an active M&A pipeline and a rising gold backdrop make RGLD a tactical long - entry 230, stop 210, targets 260/300.

Royal Gold (RGLD) is a royalty and streaming business that is benefiting from a strong gold market and recent deal activity. The company generated $17...

Trade Idea Long
Jan 5, 2026 Finance

Polymarket and Parcl Collaborate to Introduce Real Estate Prediction Markets Using Daily Housing Price Data

New platform enables traders to speculate on U.S. metropolitan housing prices with transparent settlement based on Parcl's indices

Polymarket has partnered with the real estate data provider Parcl to launch innovative prediction markets centered on U.S. home prices. By utilizing P...

US Multinationals Shielded From Global Minimum Tax in OECD Pact
Jan 5, 2026 News & Politics

US Multinationals Shielded From Global Minimum Tax in OECD Pact

Revised International Tax Agreement Excludes Large American Corporations From 15% Minimum Rate

The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) confirmed a global tax agreement involving nearly 150 nations aimed at curbing multin...

Tracing the Origins and Implications of Trump’s ‘Donroe Doctrine’
Jan 5, 2026 Business News

Tracing the Origins and Implications of Trump’s ‘Donroe Doctrine’

How a right-wing media phrase became central to US hemispheric policy rhetoric

In discussing a recent US military operation in Venezuela, President Trump introduced the term ‘Donroe Doctrine’ to characterize America’s expan...