Derek Hwang
Materials & Mining Analyst
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Lenny Dykstra Faces Legal Action Following Pennsylvania Traffic Stop Involving Drug Allegations
Former MLB Player Encountered with Police; Legal History Highlights a String of Past Infractions
Lenny Dykstra, the former professional baseball player known for his tough playing style, was involved in a Pennsylvania traffic stop on New Year's Da...
Trump Moves to Reverse $2.9 Million Chip Technology Acquisition Over National Security Concerns
Executive order demands HieFo Corp. divest acquired semiconductor assets amid scrutiny of ownership ties to China
Former President Donald Trump has issued an executive order requiring HieFo Corp. to divest computer chip technology assets purchased from Emcore Corp...
Buy on Weakness: Meta Poised for AI-Driven Upside in 2026
Strong cash flow, improving ad trends and AI monetization set up a bullish asymmetric trade — enter on pullbacks.
Meta is a high-quality cash machine that looks cheap relative to its near-term growth levers from AI-driven ad products. TTM revenue ~ $189.5B, operat...
Cuban Santería Priests Forecast Rising Violence and Conflict Risks for 2026
Religious leaders caution against war while highlighting health and governance challenges ahead
Cuba's leading Santería priesthoods have jointly announced their 2026 Letra del Año, or annual forecast, signaling a year marked by increased danger...
Yum China (YUMC): Buy on Durable Cash Flow, Dividend Cushion and Attractive ~17x Run‑Rate P/E
Operational momentum in China, steady cash generation and rising shareholder returns make YUMC a tactical buy with a clear risk-management plan.
Yum China is the largest restaurant operator in China with >18,000 units and $12bn systemwide sales in 2025. Recent quarters show consistent revenue a...
Michelin ADR (MGDDY): Swing Long — Buy the Dip Near $16.75
Dividend yield, buybacks and small M&A set up a low-risk swing with defined entries and stops
MGDDY has pulled back into the mid-$16s after a run toward the high teens. Recent corporate activity - two small acquisitions announced 01/02/2026, co...
Mixed Movements in U.S. Stocks as Manufacturing Growth Slows and Oil Prices Decline
Market Eyes December Manufacturing Data Amid Varied Equity Performances
U.S. equity markets exhibited mixed results midway through Friday's trading session, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average advancing while the NASDAQ ...
Vertiv (VRT): Ride the AI/Data-center Upgrade Cycle — Tactical Long into 2026
Strong Q3 results, accelerating EPS and cash flow, and an AI capex-driven market make a case for upside — trade plan included.
Vertiv reported accelerating top-line and margin trends through FY2025 and is squarely positioned on the AI/data-center infrastructure cycle. With Q3 ...
Lockheed Martin and Boeing Secure Major Pentagon Contracts in Closing Months of 2025
Defense Spending Momentum Evident as U.S. Government Awards Sensor Systems and Helicopter Support Contracts
As 2025 concluded, the U.S. Department of Defense awarded significant contracts to Lockheed Martin and Boeing, signaling ongoing robust defense expend...
Tensions Between US and Iran Escalate Amid Widespread Protests
Mutual threats exchanged as Iran faces significant civil unrest linked to economic woes
Economic grievances have fueled extensive protests across Iran, leading to heightened tensions between Tehran and Washington. President Trump issued w...