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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Trump Lifts Commercial Fishing Ban in Northeast Canyons Marine Monument
Feb 6, 2026 News & Politics

Trump Lifts Commercial Fishing Ban in Northeast Canyons Marine Monument

Move Reopens Nearly 5,000 Square Miles in Atlantic Ocean Formerly Protected to Support Fishing Industry

President Donald Trump has issued a proclamation that reopens a significant area of the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument to co...

Exploring Pennsylvania's Leading Retirement Destinations in the Northeast
Feb 6, 2026 Business News

Exploring Pennsylvania's Leading Retirement Destinations in the Northeast

Philadelphia, Armstrong County, Pittsburgh, and Williamsport Offer Diverse Benefits for Retirees

For those considering retirement options in the Northeastern United States, Pennsylvania emerges prominently with four regions—Philadelphia, Armstro...

Feb 6, 2026 Finance

Battle Commences at Fort Benning as Kratos and Red Cat Compete for $1.1 Billion Drone Contract

The War Department’s Drone Dominance Program ushers in a new era of rapid military drone procurement and deployment

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions and Red Cat Holdings, alongside 23 other drone manufacturers, are set to compete at Fort Benning to capture a key ...

Feb 6, 2026 Finance

Infleqtion Emerges as a Promising Quantum Computing and Sensing Firm Ahead of Public Offering

Leveraging Nobel Prize-Winning Technology and Strategic Partnerships, Infleqtion Prepares to Enter Public Markets with Strong Technical and Government Backing

Infleqtion, formerly known as ColdQuanta, is positioning itself as a significant player in the quantum technology sector. Utilizing neutral-atom-based...

Feb 6, 2026 Trade Ideas

STERIS: Buy the Post-Earnings Weakness — A Trade Around a Reliable Franchise

Short-term volatility after a near-benchmark quarter creates a tactical long opportunity with defined risk.

STERIS (STE) reported essentially in line top-line and slightly below EPS expectations in early February, which rattled a richly priced stock for a fe...

Trade Idea Long
Feb 6, 2026 Finance

AGCO Elevates Guidance After Robust Q4 Financial Performance

Agricultural equipment manufacturer AGCO reports stronger-than-anticipated fourth-quarter results and optimistic fiscal 2026 forecast amid market volatility

AGCO Corporation demonstrated resilience by exceeding expected earnings and sales figures in the fourth quarter of 2025, prompting the company to rais...

Feb 6, 2026 Finance

Estee Lauder Raises Earnings Outlook After Strong Q2 Performance

Robust demand across all regions and categories boosts Estee Lauder’s adjusted earnings and sales, prompting analysts to revise forecasts

Estee Lauder Companies posted stronger-than-expected fiscal second-quarter results, with adjusted earnings per share surpassing estimates and quarterl...

Feb 6, 2026 Finance

Wall Street Sees Momentum Shifts in Select Stocks Amid Analyst Upgrades

Notable Adjustments in Ratings for Roku, Doximity, Estee Lauder, Snap, and IDEX Signal Changing Sentiments

Several leading Wall Street analysts have revised their positions on prominent stocks, signaling shifts in market expectations. The updates include bo...

Feb 6, 2026 Finance

Reddit Inc. Sees Stock Uptick Following Robust Fourth-Quarter Results and Optimistic Guidance

Strong revenue growth and a new $1 billion share repurchase program underpin investor confidence amidst mixed technical indicators

Shares of Reddit Inc. (NASDAQ: RDDT) have risen notably on Friday following the company's release of robust fourth-quarter and full-year financial res...

Feb 6, 2026 Finance

Palantir Technologies Sees Uptick in Stock Amid Sector Volatility

Investor Focus Returns to Palantir as Market Recovers and Software Faces Unprecedented Selloff

Palantir Technologies experienced a rebound in premarket trading following a notable decline the previous day, as U.S. futures indicated a broadly pos...