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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Controversy Surges After Removal of Surf-Enhancing Structure in Munich's English Garden
Dec 28, 2025 News & Politics

Controversy Surges After Removal of Surf-Enhancing Structure in Munich's English Garden

City Officials and Surfers Clash Over Plans to Restore Iconic River Wave

A spirited debate unfolded in Munich's English Garden following the covert installation and subsequent removal of a beam designed to reinstate a popul...

S&P 500 Approaches Uncharted Territory with Historical Insights for 2026
Dec 28, 2025 Finance

S&P 500 Approaches Uncharted Territory with Historical Insights for 2026

Examining Past Record-High Year-End Finishes to Gauge Potential Stock Market Performance Next Year

As 2025 nears its close, the S&P 500 is set to surpass the unprecedented milestone of finishing above 6,600, approaching record highs that suggest a s...

Dec 28, 2025 Finance

Analyzing the Standout High-Yield Dividend Stocks of 2025 and Their Prospects for 2026

A Detailed Look into Top Performers Aura Minerals, AngloGold Ashanti, and Banco Santander

Throughout 2025, certain high-yield dividend stocks defied their reputation for being dull or overly risky, delivering substantial returns. This repor...

Building and Using Stock Trading Backtests: A Step-by-Step Guide to Validate and Improve Your Trading Strategies
Dec 27, 2025 Education

Building and Using Stock Trading Backtests: A Step-by-Step Guide to Validate and Improve Your Trading Strategies

For beginner and intermediate traders learning how to design, conduct, and interpret backtests to develop confidence and discipline in stock trading

Backtesting is the process of testing a trading strategy using historical data to assess its effectiveness before applying it live. This comprehensive...

Dec 27, 2025 Finance

Evaluating Space Sector Prospects: AST SpaceMobile Outshines Redwire in 2025 and Beyond

A comparative analysis of two prominent space technology companies reveals divergent paths amid sector growth

Space industry equities have exhibited varied performances this year, with Redwire Corporation experiencing significant declines contrasted by substan...

Dec 27, 2025 Finance

Applied Digital's Upcoming Earnings Report: What Investors Should Watch for on January 7

As Applied Digital continues its rapid growth in AI infrastructure, the company's Q2 fiscal 2026 earnings will be closely analyzed for signs of sustained momentum and profitability

Applied Digital Holdings, a pivotal operator in the artificial intelligence data center domain, has experienced significant stock appreciation in earl...

Protein-Powered: How Women Are Reshaping the Snack Industry
Dec 27, 2025 Business News

Protein-Powered: How Women Are Reshaping the Snack Industry

The rising demand for protein-rich snacks among women signals a major market transformation

The protein snack market is undergoing a significant evolution driven by increasing female consumers who prioritize strength, wellness, and functional...

From Spacious Suburbia to Compact City Living: One Family’s Transition to New York
Dec 27, 2025 Business News

From Spacious Suburbia to Compact City Living: One Family’s Transition to New York

A family of seven trades their six-bedroom home in Salt Lake City for a three-bedroom apartment in Manhattan, navigating the challenges and rewards of urban life

Maren Droubay and her family made a significant relocation from Salt Lake City, Utah, to New York City in October 2025 after a decade of considering t...

Dec 26, 2025 Trade Ideas

Quanta Services (PWR): Buy the Infrastructure Growth Story at a Reasonable Entry

AI data-center demand and grid modernization support durable growth — enter on weakness, stop small, hold for multi-quarter execution

Quanta Services is a large, growing specialty contractor exposed to accelerating electricity demand from data centers, electrification and grid modern...

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Dec 26, 2025 Finance

Chinese EV Stocks Rise on New Energy Consumption Regulations and Expansion Initiatives

XPeng, Nio, and Li Auto Show Gains as Beijing Introduces Efficiency Standards and Manufacturers Pursue Global Market Growth

Shares of Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers XPeng Inc, Nio Inc, and Li Auto Inc have increased notably, driven by a new Beijing regulation settin...