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BHP shares surged 33% since January. The rally compresses forward yield and raises the bar for commodity price support. Key metrics to watch include iron ore futures and dividend yield.
Chicago Fed's Goolsbee warns energy inflation tied to Iran war has lasted longer than futures expected. Asian economies face 'stagflationary shock' as Brent trades at $96.
ERAMET published its latest slide deck. Traders should watch for production guidance on manganese and nickel, key inputs for steel and EV batteries.
Brent crude gains 1.81% to $96 as fresh US strikes in Iran renew supply disruption fears. Citi flags inflation spillover risk for central banks.
Red Mountain Mining exercises option for 100% of 209ha Pioneer Tungsten in Montana. Historical output 680kt ore. Drilling approvals underway. Next catalyst: initial sampling next month.
Small-cap gas producer Orca Energy declares quarterly payout from Tanzania operations. The dividend may trigger a rerating for frontier-market E&P names.
Pulse Oil adopts semi-annual reporting under CBO 51-933, cutting compliance costs while reducing disclosure frequency. The move may signal a trend for TSX-Venture oil juniors.
Magna Mining NICU posts $6M cash margin at McCreedy West in Q1 2026. Levack PEA due Q3 is the next binary catalyst for the stock.
Dow's 300-point intraday surge gave way to a flat close as Iran deal optimism faded. Oil dropped 5% then bounced; gold lost $4,500 before rebounding. The geopolitical risk event is not confirmed.
APD management faces investor questions on capital allocation and hydrogen project timelines at the Bernstein conference. The Alpha Score of 37/100 reflects execution risk.
Targa Exploration shares rose 16.7% to $1.05 after appointing Ryan Weston as VP Exploration and reporting visible gold at El Zanjon. Assays pending are the next catalyst.
Deep Isolation's 100 issued patents cover borehole disposal technology, removing a key barrier for new reactor builds. The Cameron, Texas pilot with Halliburton is the next catalyst for uranium demand forecasts.
Kinder Morgan CEO Kim Dang's macro views at the Bernstein conference offer a key read-through for natural gas midstream peers. Watch for demand signals and backlog updates.
DuPont sells Aramids for $1.8B, pivoting to microelectronics. Alpha Score 50/100 suggests valuation already reflects AI premium. Next catalyst: capital allocation plan.
Chevron funds its dividend at $40/bbl. Delek Logistics yields 8.8% and sheds captive status. Kinetik trades at a discount despite superior margins. Details inside.
Borregaard completed its 300,000-share buyback early, removing a consistent buyer. The tactical placement near the ex-dividend date and management's discipline signal valuation conviction. Next catalyst: quarterly results and lignin demand.
The available transcript of Baker Hughes' Bernstein conference appearance contains no CEO remarks. Traders should not adjust OFS positions until the full session transcript emerges.
U.S. crude fell below $90 after a report that Iran would reopen Hormuz within a month. The next catalyst is official confirmation or denial from Tehran.
Brent crude falls below $95 as Strait of Hormuz risk premium fades. Airlines rally on fuel-cost relief, but the real margin benefit depends on hedging and summer demand.
Kalshi traders raise odds that Strait of Hormuz shipping normalizes by late summer on U.S.-Iran interim deal talks. For CL1 crude, the risk premium shifts. What to watch next.
Copper is oversupplied now. Commerzbank forecasts a tight balance and high prices ahead. The catalyst: mine supply constraints and growing electrification demand.
Volvo enters Q1 with strong balance sheet. Converging risks from U.S. tariffs, EU emissions rules, and EV costs test the stock. Q1 earnings data points will decide.
AkzoNobel rejects 73-euro bid from Sherwin-Williams, Nippon Paint; reaffirms Axalta deal. Next up: closing timeline and regulatory reviews.
Diamondback Energy's 40% Iran rally triggers a Buy downgrade. Sector read-through: Permian leaders widen gaps over leveraged peers.
While the Sensex fell 141 points, eight BSE 100 stocks hit 52-week highs, led by Adani Enterprises' 30% monthly gain. The test is whether these breakouts hold or reverse.
Bernstein's Bob Brackett argues oil majors' dividends are inflation-protected like TIPS, offering real yields above 2.16%. Q1 2026 earnings support the thesis.
Morocco Strategic Minerals trades its Quebec gold project for a 9.7% stake in Visible Gold Mines plus a 1% royalty. The three-year share lockup signals management's conviction in the buyer's timeline.
Abundia AGIG secured Burns & McDonnell FEED, Topsoe HydroFlex license, RPD acquisition, and $20M raise. Each milestone de-risks one variable but leaves the financing gap for construction untouched. FID is the next binary catalyst.
ED raids on CMRL under PMLA escalate legal risk for the synthetic rutile producer. Any asset freeze would tighten titanium feedstock supply. Next catalyst: attachment order.
A 21% decline in agricultural research since 1985 threatens Canada's global ag rank. Olds College Smart Farm tests tech to close the innovation gap.