Energy Fuels Inc. (UUUU) have jumped 8% over the past week, since it announced that the 99.9% purity dysprosium oxide produced at its White Mesa Mill has passed the stringent QC (Quality Check) requirements of a major South Korean permanent magnet manufacturer.
This marks a major technological and strategic breakthrough as its successful production and third-party qualification of magnet-grade, high-purity dysprosium oxide in the United States is a capability that remains extremely rare outside China.
This development confirms that its material is not just chemically pure but also functionally suitable for high-performance rare earth permanent magnet applications. This validation is critical as dysprosium is an essential additive in neodymium-iron-boron magnets used in electric vehicles (EVs), advanced automotive systems, robotics, aerospace and a wide range of defense technologies, and very few producers globally can meet magnet-maker specifications at scale.
The development also carries substantial strategic importance for global supply chain resilience. Dysprosium, along with terbium and samarium, falls within the “heavy” rare earth category and faces severe supply constraints following China’s April 2025 export restrictions.
This follows the earlier qualification of its NdPr oxide (another key ingredient in REPMs) for use in NdFeB magnet applications. These achievements position it among the very few U.S. companies capable of supplying both “light” (NdPr) and “heavy” rare earth oxides that are qualified for permanent magnet applications, representing a meaningful step toward rebuilding a secure domestic and allied rare earth ecosystem.
The company’s plans to scale terbium and samarium oxide production by late 2026 reinforce that this achievement reflects a long-term strategy, not a one-off success, and underscore Energy Fuels’ growing role as an important supplier supporting EV, clean energy and national defense supply chains amid rising geopolitical risk.
Shares of UUUU have surged 172.1% over the past six months, outperforming the industry’s 36.8% rise.
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UUUU Zacks Rank & Key Picks
UUUU currently carries a Zacks Rank of #4 (Sell).
Some better-ranked stocks in the Basic Materials space are Southern Copper Corporation SCCO, First Majestic Silver Corp. AG and CSW Industrials CSW. SCCO sports a Zacks Rank of #1 (Strong Buy), while AG and CSW carry a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for SCCO’s current fiscal-year earnings is pegged at $5.27 per share, indicating a 22% year-over-year increase. Shares of SCCO have jumped 151.5% over the past week.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for AG’s current fiscal-year earnings stands at 25 cents per share, implying a 279% year-over-year increase. Shares of AG have gained 108.6% over the past week.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for CSW’s current fiscal-year earnings is pegged at $10.36 per share, indicating a 23.2% year-over-year increase. Shares of CSW have soared 159.4% over the past week.
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As the U.S. stock market continues to reach new heights, with the S&P 500 setting all-time records, investors are increasingly interested in exploring opportunities beyond large-cap stocks. Amidst this backdrop of strong market performance and economic indicators, identifying promising small-cap stocks can offer potential for growth, particularly when these companies demonstrate solid fundamentals and insider confidence through recent buying activity.
Top 10 Undervalued Small Caps With Insider Buying In The United States
| Name | PE | PS | Discount to Fair Value | Value Rating |
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| Merchants Bancorp | 7.8x | 2.6x | 48.74% | ★★★★★★ |
| First United | 10.2x | 3.1x | 42.96% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Shore Bancshares | 10.6x | 2.8x | 39.92% | ★★★★☆☆ |
| Union Bankshares | 9.5x | 2.1x | 21.74% | ★★★★☆☆ |
| Angel Oak Mortgage REIT | 12.4x | 6.2x | 43.79% | ★★★★☆☆ |
| Farmland Partners | 6.4x | 7.9x | -90.27% | ★★★★☆☆ |
| Stock Yards Bancorp | 14.6x | 5.2x | 34.92% | ★★★☆☆☆ |
| MVB Financial | 10.3x | 2.0x | -10.87% | ★★★☆☆☆ |
| Omega Flex | 18.4x | 3.0x | 0.99% | ★★★☆☆☆ |
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We’ll examine a selection from our screener results.
Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: FMC is a global agricultural sciences company that provides innovative solutions for crop protection, with a market cap of $13.22 billion.
Operations: FMC’s revenue is primarily derived from its Innovative Solutions segment, which amounted to $3.61 billion. The company’s cost of goods sold (COGS) was $2.23 billion, resulting in a gross profit of $1.38 billion and a gross profit margin of 38.15%. Operating expenses include R&D costs, with recent figures showing an allocation of approximately $270.6 million towards research and development activities.
PE: -3.5x
FMC, a smaller player in the market, has seen its share price fluctuate significantly over the past three months. Despite this volatility, insider confidence is evident with recent purchases indicating potential value recognition. However, financial challenges persist as interest payments aren’t well covered by earnings and liabilities are entirely funded through external borrowing. Recent amendments to their credit agreement aim to manage leverage and dividend constraints until December 2028. With projected earnings growth of 65.93% annually, FMC’s future prospects remain intriguing despite current setbacks.
FMC Share price vs Value as at Dec 2025Granite Ridge Resources
Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★☆☆☆
Overview: Granite Ridge Resources is engaged in the development, exploration, and production of oil and natural gas with a market capitalization of $1.52 billion.
Operations: Granite Ridge Resources generates revenue primarily from oil and natural gas development, exploration, and production, with recent quarterly revenue reaching $427.83 million. The company’s cost of goods sold (COGS) has increased to $80.33 million in the latest quarter, impacting its gross profit margin which stands at 81.22%. Operating expenses are substantial at $230.93 million, contributing to a net income of $37.49 million for the same period.
PE: 16.3x
Granite Ridge Resources, a small-cap company in the U.S., exhibits potential for value with insider confidence shown through recent share purchases. Despite facing financial challenges like high debt and reliance on external borrowing, Granite’s earnings have improved, reporting US$14.52 million net income for Q3 2025 versus US$9.05 million a year ago. Their involvement in Conduit Power’s natural gas project highlights strategic growth opportunities in Texas’ energy sector, aiming to enhance grid reliability by 2026.
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GRNT Share price vs Value as at Dec 2025Herbalife
Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Herbalife is a global nutrition company that develops and sells dietary supplements, personal care products, and weight management solutions, with a market capitalization of approximately $1.27 billion.
Operations: India and the United States are key markets, contributing $857.70 million and $1.01 billion respectively to revenue, while Mexico adds $534 million. The gross profit margin has shown a range from 43.92% to 53.32% over recent periods, indicating variability in cost management relative to revenue generation. Operating expenses are primarily driven by general and administrative costs, with fluctuations impacting net income margins which have varied between 1.63% and 9.28%.
PE: 4.6x
Herbalife, a player in the nutrition industry, has seen insider confidence with recent share purchases. Despite a challenging financial position where interest payments aren’t well-covered by earnings and forecasts suggest declining earnings over the next three years, the company continues to innovate. Their Liftoff energy line expansion taps into a growing US$41.4 billion energy drink market projected for 2033. Recent investments include a US$7 million Center of Excellence in California to bolster product development and quality assurance efforts.
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FEATURE
was back on the march Friday, pushing some of the world’s biggest miners’ stocks to their highest levels in more than a year.
Copper hit a record high of just under 100,000 yuan (about $14,270) a ton in overnight futures trading Friday in Shanghai. It was last marked at $5.857 a pound on the Commodity Exchange, or Comex—a 5% advance on the session that takes copper’s 2025 gain to around 45%.
The metal is on pace for its best annual percentage gain since 2009 across all markets, in fact. Tight global supplies, tariff uncertainty, and ongoing demand tied to the buildout of artificial-intelligence-powered technologies have driven this year’s rally.
Copper futures on Comex have surged nearly 82% since early July, when President Donald Trump floated the idea of a 50% tariff on U.S. copper imports—following a so-called Section 232 investigation into alleged national security concerns tied to the metal. Comex copper printed an all-time intraday high of $5.959 a pound on July 22.
In the equity market, shares of copper miner
were last trading 3.4% higher Friday at $53.63 each, a level that would mark the highest close since May 2024. The stock is also on an 11-day run of consecutive gains, its longest winning streak since September 2024.
the biggest U.S.-listed copper miner by market value, rose 2.3% to change hands at $151.52 each.
which operates the world’s biggest copper mine in Chile, added 1.6%.
David Oxley, chief climate and commodities economist at Capital Economics, however, says while tight supplies will keep prices elevated over the near term, fading China demand into 2026 could trigger a broader pullback.
“Copper supply will tighten next year and push the market balance into a deficit, and there has been a string of mine supply shocks this year that will weigh on refined supply,” he and his team wrote in a recent metals market outlook report.
“That said, given our downbeat view on China’s construction sector, we are comfortable with our view that copper prices will end 2026 lower than their current level,” he added.
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European equities traded in the US as American depositary receipts were little changed late Friday morning, edging 0.07% higher to 1,689.69 on the S&P Europe Select ADR Index, which has risen 2% for the week.
From continental Europe, the gainers were led by medical device maker EDAP TMS (EDAP) and biotech firm Evaxion (EVAX), which advanced 5.3% and 0.6% respectively. They were followed by biopharmaceutical company Grifols (GRFS) and brewing company Anheuser-Busch InBev (BUD), which were up 0.4% each.
The decliners from continental Europe were led by biopharmaceutical company Cellectis (CLLS) and furniture manufacturer Natuzzi (NTZ), which fell 2.3% and 1.6% respectively. They were followed by pharmaceutical company Ascendis Pharma (ASND) and accommodations booking site trivago (TRVG), which were down 1.5% and 1.4% respectively.
From the UK and Ireland, the gainers were led by mining company BHP Group (BHP) and biopharmaceutical company Amarin (AMRN), which rose 1.5% and 0.8% respectively. They were followed by pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca (AZN) and medical device maker Smith & Nephew (SNN), which increased 0.4% and 0.3% respectively.
The decliners from the UK and Ireland were led by biopharmaceutical companies Biodexa Pharmaceuticals (BDRX) and NuCana (NCNA), which dropped 5.3% and 4.2% respectively. They were followed by biopharmaceutical company Bicycle Therapeutics (BCYC) and cruise line operator Carnival (CUK), which lost 2.9% and 1.5% respectively.
The board of Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (NYSE:FCX) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the 2nd of February, with investors receiving $0.15 per share. This means the annual payment will be 1.2% of the current stock price, which is lower than the industry average.
While the dividend yield is important for income investors, it is also important to consider any large share price moves, as this will generally outweigh any gains from distributions. Investors will be pleased to see that Freeport-McMoRan's stock price has increased by 47% in the last 3 months, which is good for shareholders and can also explain a decrease in the dividend yield.
Freeport-McMoRan's Payment Could Potentially Have Solid Earnings Coverage
The dividend yield is a little bit low, but sustainability of the payments is also an important part of evaluating an income stock. Prior to this announcement, Freeport-McMoRan's dividend was comfortably covered by both cash flow and earnings. This indicates that quite a large proportion of earnings is being invested back into the business.
Over the next year, EPS is forecast to expand by 96.2%. If the dividend continues along recent trends, we estimate the payout ratio will be 22%, which is in the range that makes us comfortable with the sustainability of the dividend.
NYSE:FCX Historic Dividend December 25th 2025
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Dividend Volatility
While the company has been paying a dividend for a long time, it has cut the dividend at least once in the last 10 years. The annual payment during the last 10 years was $0.20 in 2015, and the most recent fiscal year payment was $0.60. This works out to be a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 12% a year over that time. Freeport-McMoRan has grown distributions at a rapid rate despite cutting the dividend at least once in the past. Companies that cut once often cut again, so we would be cautious about buying this stock solely for the dividend income.
Freeport-McMoRan May Find It Hard To Grow The Dividend
Growing earnings per share could be a mitigating factor when considering the past fluctuations in the dividend. In the last five years, Freeport-McMoRan's earnings per share has shrunk at approximately 4.7% per annum. Declining earnings will inevitably lead to the company paying a lower dividend in line with lower profits. Earnings are forecast to grow over the next 12 months and if that happens we could still be a little bit cautious until it becomes a pattern.
In Summary
Overall, it's nice to see a consistent dividend payment, but we think that longer term, the current level of payment might be unsustainable. The company is generating plenty of cash, which could maintain the dividend for a while, but the track record hasn't been great. We don't think Freeport-McMoRan is a great stock to add to your portfolio if income is your focus.
Companies possessing a stable dividend policy will likely enjoy greater investor interest than those suffering from a more inconsistent approach. Meanwhile, despite the importance of dividend payments, they are not the only factors our readers should know when assessing a company. For example, we've picked out 1 warning sign for Freeport-McMoRan that investors should know about before committing capital to this stock. Is Freeport-McMoRan not quite the opportunity you were looking for? Why not check out our selection of top dividend stocks.
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As the Australian market winds down for the holiday season, with a slight dip of 0.2% attributed to profit-taking before the break, investors are keeping an eye on precious metals and commodities. For those willing to explore beyond established names, penny stocks—despite their vintage moniker—remain a relevant investment area that can offer unique opportunities. This article highlights three standout penny stocks on the ASX that demonstrate financial strength and potential for long-term success in today’s market conditions.
Top 10 Penny Stocks In Australia
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Name |
Share Price |
Market Cap |
Financial Health Rating |
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Alfabs Australia (ASX:AAL) |
A$0.405 |
A$116.07M |
★★★★★☆ |
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EZZ Life Science Holdings (ASX:EZZ) |
A$1.39 |
A$65.57M |
★★★★★★ |
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Dusk Group (ASX:DSK) |
A$0.78 |
A$48.57M |
★★★★★★ |
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IVE Group (ASX:IGL) |
A$3.00 |
A$461.07M |
★★★★★☆ |
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MotorCycle Holdings (ASX:MTO) |
A$3.14 |
A$231.93M |
★★★★★★ |
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Veris (ASX:VRS) |
A$0.074 |
A$39.99M |
★★★★★★ |
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West African Resources (ASX:WAF) |
A$3.14 |
A$3.59B |
★★★★★★ |
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Service Stream (ASX:SSM) |
A$2.26 |
A$1.38B |
★★★★★★ |
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EDU Holdings (ASX:EDU) |
A$0.825 |
A$118.74M |
★★★★★☆ |
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MaxiPARTS (ASX:MXI) |
A$2.26 |
A$125.53M |
★★★★★★ |
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Let’s review some notable picks from our screened stocks.
Simply Wall St Financial Health Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: BKI Investment Company Limited is a publicly owned investment manager with a market cap of A$1.38 billion.
Operations: The company generates revenue of A$69.33 million from the securities industry segment.
Market Cap: A$1.38B
BKI Investment Company Limited, with a market cap of A$1.38 billion, is debt-free and has stable weekly volatility at 2%. Its short-term assets of A$108.9 million comfortably cover its short-term liabilities but fall short against long-term liabilities of A$137.2 million. Despite high-quality earnings, BKI has faced negative earnings growth recently and offers a low return on equity at 4.3%. While the dividend yield stands at 4.61%, it isn’t well covered by current earnings or cash flows. The board is experienced with an average tenure of 22.2 years, yet management’s experience remains unclear due to insufficient data.
ASX:BKI Financial Position Analysis as at Dec 2025Legacy Iron Ore
Simply Wall St Financial Health Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Legacy Iron Ore Limited is an Australian company focused on the exploration, evaluation, and development of mineral properties, with a market cap of A$78.10 million.
Operations: Legacy Iron Ore’s revenue primarily comes from its gold segment, which generated A$56.16 million.
Market Cap: A$78.1M
Legacy Iron Ore Limited, with a market cap of A$78.10 million, has seen an improvement in revenue, reporting A$40.4 million for the half year ended September 2025 compared to A$26.9 million the previous year. Despite this growth, the company remains unprofitable with a net loss of A$2.18 million and negative return on equity at -49.68%. While its short-term assets exceed liabilities and it is debt-free, Legacy Iron Ore faces challenges with high share price volatility and less than a year of cash runway based on current free cash flow trends. The board’s average tenure is 1.3 years, indicating limited experience compared to its seasoned management team averaging 7.1 years in tenure.
ASX:LCY Debt to Equity History and Analysis as at Dec 2025Service Stream
Simply Wall St Financial Health Rating: ★★★★★★
Overview: Service Stream Limited operates in Australia, providing design, construction, operation, and maintenance services for infrastructure networks in the telecommunications, utilities, and transport sectors with a market cap of A$1.38 billion.
Operations: Service Stream generates revenue from three main segments: Telecommunications (A$1.17 billion), Utilities (A$1.01 billion), and Transport (A$154.23 million).
Market Cap: A$1.38B
Service Stream Limited, with a market cap of A$1.38 billion, demonstrates financial stability and growth potential despite being categorized as a penny stock. The company is debt-free and has seen impressive earnings growth of 83.2% over the past year, surpassing industry averages. Its short-term assets comfortably cover both short- and long-term liabilities, indicating sound liquidity management. While trading at 51.4% below estimated fair value suggests potential undervaluation, significant insider selling in recent months may warrant caution for investors. The company’s seasoned management team supports its strategic direction amidst stable weekly volatility and improved profit margins year-on-year.
ASX:SSM Debt to Equity History and Analysis as at Dec 2025Seize The Opportunity
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Companies discussed in this article include ASX:BKI ASX:LCY and ASX:SSM.
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Freeport-McMoRan Inc. FCX is poised to gain from progress in expansion activities that will boost production capacity. Robust financial health also allows FCX to invest in growth projects and drive shareholder value. However, a weaker sales volume outlook and higher expected unit costs warrant caution.The company’s shares are up 25% over the past six months compared with the Zacks Mining – Non Ferrous industry’s 42.2% rise.
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Let’s find out why FCX stock is worth retaining at the moment.
FCX Gains on Growth Actions, Strong Financial Health
Freeport is well-placed with high-quality copper assets and remains focused on strong execution and advancing its organic growth opportunities. At its Cerro Verde operation in Peru, a large-scale concentrator expansion provided incremental annual production of around 600 million pounds of copper and 15 million pounds of molybdenum. It has completed the evaluation of a large-scale expansion at El Abra in Chile to define a large sulfide resource that could potentially support a major mill project similar to the large-scale concentrator at Cerro Verde, with an estimated resource of approximately 20 billion recoverable pounds of copper. FCX is also conducting pre-feasibility studies (expected to be completed in 2026) in the Safford/Lone Star operations in Arizona to define a significant sulfide expansion opportunity. It also has expansion opportunities at Bagdad in Arizona to more than double the concentrator capacity of the operation. Also, PT Freeport Indonesia (PT-FI) substantially completed the construction of the new greenfield smelter in Eastern Java during 2024, with start-up having commenced in the second quarter of 2025. The first production of copper anode was achieved in July 2025. PT-FI is also developing the Kucing Liar ore body within the Grasberg district with a targeted ramp-up to commence before 2030. Gold production also started at the new precious metals refinery in late 2024. Plans are in place to transition PT-FI’s existing energy source from coal to natural gas, which is expected to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions at Grasberg.FCX has a strong liquidity position and generates substantial cash flows, which allow it to finance its growth projects, pay down debt and drive shareholder value. It generated operating cash flows of around $1.7 billion in the third quarter of 2025. Freeport ended the third quarter with strong liquidity, including $4.3 billion in cash and cash equivalents, $3 billion in availability under the FCX revolving credit facility, and $1.5 billion in availability under the PT-FI credit facility.At the end of the third quarter, Freeport had a net debt of $1.7 billion, excluding PTFI’s new downstream processing facilities. Its net debt is below its targeted range of $3-$4 billion. Freeport has a policy of distributing 50% of the available cash to shareholders and the balance to either reduce debt or invest in growth projects. FCX has no significant debt maturities until 2027.
Higher Costs, Lower Expected Volumes Weigh on Freeport
Freeport faces headwinds from higher costs. FCX saw an increase in its average unit net cash cost per pound of copper in the third quarter of 2025 to $1.40 from $1.13 in the prior quarter, marking a roughly 24% spike. The increase was fueled by a decline in copper sales volumes. FCX’s outlook for the fourth quarter suggests significantly higher costs on a sequential basis. It expects unit net cash costs to rise to $2.47 per pound, while projecting a full-year average of roughly $1.68. Lower expected sales volumes are likely to impact costs in the quarter. Higher costs are likely to weigh on the company's margins. Freeport’s copper sales volumes also fell approximately 6% year over year in the third quarter to 977 million pounds. The downside primarily resulted from the temporary suspension of operations since the mud rush incident at the Grasberg Block Cave mine in Indonesia in September 2025, which led to the suspension of operations. Freeport’s outlook for copper sales volumes in the fourth quarter assumes minimal contribution from its Indonesian operations due to the Grasberg mine incident. FCX expects copper sales volumes of 635 million pounds, indicating a 35% sequential and 36% year-over-year decline. The company has also issued weaker guidance for gold sales volume of 60,000 ounces, suggesting significant sequential and year-over-year decreases. Lower sales volumes are expected to weigh on its top line in the fourth quarter.
FCX’s Zacks Rank & Other Key Picks
FCX currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).Some better-ranked stocks in the Basic Materials space are Kinross Gold Corporation KGC, Fortuna Mining Corp. FSM and Equinox Gold Corp. EQX. At present, KGC sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), while FSM and EQX carry a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) each. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.The Zacks Consensus Estimate for KGC’s current-year earnings is pegged at $1.68 per share, indicating a year-over-year rise of 147%. Its earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in three of the trailing four quarters while missing once, with an average surprise of 17.4%. KGC shares have gained roughly 93% over the past six months.The Zacks Consensus Estimate for FSM’s current fiscal-year earnings is pinned at 76 cents per share, indicating a 65.2% year-over-year increase. Its shares have popped around 57% over the past six months.The Zacks Consensus Estimate for EQX’s current-year earnings stands at 54 cents per share, reflecting a 170% year-over-year increase. Its earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimates in two of the trailing four quarters and missed twice, with the average earnings surprise of 87%. EQX’s shares have rallied roughly 153% over the past six months.
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Freeport-McMoRan recently declared a cash dividend of $0.15 per share for payment in early February 2026, while also dealing with the aftermath of a fatal safety incident at its Grasberg Block Cave mine in Indonesia that led to a suspension of operations.
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Multiple law firms have since launched securities class actions alleging that Freeport failed to properly disclose safety and regulatory risks at Grasberg, putting its operational practices and risk oversight under heightened investor and legal scrutiny.
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With the Grasberg suspension and related class action allegations in focus, we’ll examine how these safety and legal risks may reshape Freeport-McMoRan’s investment narrative.
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Freeport-McMoRan Investment Narrative Recap
To own Freeport-McMoRan, you need to believe in copper’s long-term importance and Freeport’s ability to convert its global asset base into steady cash flows. Right now, the key near term catalyst is how effectively the company manages through the Grasberg Block Cave suspension, while the biggest risk is that safety, regulatory and legal issues in Indonesia could constrain one of its most important operations.
The recent Board decision to declare a US$0.15 per share dividend for early February 2026 reinforces Freeport’s performance based capital return framework, even as Grasberg related uncertainties unfold. For investors, that contrast between ongoing cash returns and heightened operational and legal scrutiny at a flagship asset is central to reassessing how resilient the company’s cash generation really is.
Yet investors should also be aware that growing ESG and regulatory pressure around tailings, permitting and safety at major sites like Grasberg could…
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Freeport-McMoRan's narrative projects $31.1 billion revenue and $3.3 billion earnings by 2028. This requires 6.4% yearly revenue growth and about a $1.4 billion earnings increase from $1.9 billion today.
Uncover how Freeport-McMoRan's forecasts yield a $48.52 fair value, a 7% downside to its current price.
Exploring Other PerspectivesFCX 1-Year Stock Price Chart
Nine members of the Simply Wall St Community currently value Freeport-McMoRan anywhere between US$25.40 and US$110.33 per share, highlighting very different expectations. Against that wide range, the recent Grasberg safety incident and legal actions bring Freeport’s Indonesia risk firmly into focus and give you a concrete lens for comparing those views.
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Investors might want to bet on Harmony Gold (HMY), as it has been recently upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). This upgrade is essentially a reflection of an upward trend in earnings estimates — one of the most powerful forces impacting stock prices.
The sole determinant of the Zacks rating is a company's changing earnings picture. The Zacks Consensus Estimate — the consensus of EPS estimates from the sell-side analysts covering the stock — for the current and following years is tracked by the system.
The power of a changing earnings picture in determining near-term stock price movements makes the Zacks rating system highly useful for individual investors, since it can be difficult to make decisions based on rating upgrades by Wall Street analysts. These are mostly driven by subjective factors that are hard to see and measure in real time.
Therefore, the Zacks rating upgrade for Harmony Gold basically reflects positivity about its earnings outlook that could translate into buying pressure and an increase in its stock price.
Most Powerful Force Impacting Stock Prices
The change in a company's future earnings potential, as reflected in earnings estimate revisions, and the near-term price movement of its stock are proven to be strongly correlated. That's partly because of the influence of institutional investors that use earnings and earnings estimates for calculating the fair value of a company's shares. An increase or decrease in earnings estimates in their valuation models simply results in higher or lower fair value for a stock, and institutional investors typically buy or sell it. Their transaction of large amounts of shares then leads to price movement for the stock.
For Harmony Gold, rising earnings estimates and the consequent rating upgrade fundamentally mean an improvement in the company's underlying business. And investors' appreciation of this improving business trend should push the stock higher.
Harnessing the Power of Earnings Estimate Revisions
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Earnings Estimate Revisions for Harmony Gold
This gold miner is expected to earn $2.68 per share for the fiscal year ending June 2026, which represents no year-over-year change.
Analysts have been steadily raising their estimates for Harmony Gold. Over the past three months, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the company has increased 13.6%.
Bottom Line
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Wall Street's main equity benchmarks rose Tuesday, with the S&P 500 hitting an all-time high as data showed strong economic growth in the third quarter.
The S&P 500 climbed 0.5% to 6,909.8, logging a new closing record. The Nasdaq Composite advanced 0.6% to 23,561.8, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average finished 0.2% higher at 48,442.4. All three indexes extended their gains into a fourth consecutive session.
Most sectors ended higher, led by communication services and technology, while consumer staples saw the biggest drop.
US markets will close early Wednesday and remain shut Thursday for Christmas.
The economy grew at the fastest pace in two years in the third quarter amid robust consumer spending, delayed government data showed Tuesday.
Real gross domestic product rose at an annual rate of 4.3% in the September quarter, according to an initial estimate by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. The consensus was for 3.3% growth in a survey compiled by Bloomberg.
"The report will greatly lessen the odds of a (Federal Reserve) rate cut on Jan. 28, and even adds some doubt about future moves," BMO Capital Markets said in a note. "Given the economy's resilience, softness in both employment and inflation might be needed to spur rate cuts in 2026."
The probability of the US central bank holding its benchmark lending rate steady next month rose to about 87% Tuesday from 80% Monday, according to the CME FedWatch tool.
The GDP report points to a potentially K-shaped US economy, James Knightley, ING chief international economist in New York, said in a note.
"The top 20% of households by income continue to spend strongly, boosted by high incomes and soaring wealth, while the bottom 60% are really struggling on concern about job security and the potential for tariff-induced price hikes," Knightley wrote. "This goes a long way in explaining why spending is holding up yet confidence is so weak."
Other economic indicators released Tuesday showed that demand for US durable goods declined more than expected in October, while consumer confidence fell for a fifth straight month in December.
However, industrial production rebounded in November, driven by mining, while manufacturing output held steady month over month, according to delayed data from the Federal Reserve.
Holiday spending in the US rose at a slower pace in 2025 than last year, according to preliminary data from Visa (V). Retail spending for the holiday season increased 4.2% year over year across all forms of payment, according to the report, below the 4.8% annual gain recorded in 2024.
Separately, Mastercard (MA) said US retail sales excluding automotive rose 3.9% year over year from Nov. 1 through Dec. 21.
Gold futures were last up 1.2% at $4,521.20 per ounce. CNBC reported the yellow metal reached an all-time high of $4,530.80 per ounce earlier in the day. Spot silver crossed $70 per ounce for the first time earlier in the session, according to the report.
Silver futures were last up 4.4% at $71.55 an ounce.
US Treasury yields were mixed, with the 10-year rate little changed at 4.17% and the two-year rate increasing 3.7 basis points to 3.54%.
Nvidia (NVDA) shares rose 3%, the top performer on the Dow and the second-best on the S&P 500. Amazon.com (AMZN) was the second-top Dow gainer, up 1.6%, while Broadcom (AVGO) was among the best performers on the S&P 500, with a 2.3% gain.
In company news, Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) was the third-biggest gainer on the S&P 500, up 2.5%, as Wells Fargo raised its price target on the miner's stock to $55 from $47.
Novo Nordisk's (NVO) US-listed shares jumped 7.3%. The Danish pharmaceutical giant said late Monday the US Food and Drug Administration approved the pill version of its Wegovy obesity drug for weight management and to reduce the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events.
ServiceNow (NOW) agreed to acquire cybersecurity startup Armis for $7.75 billion in cash, a deal that the company expects will more than triple its opportunity in the security and risk solutions market. ServiceNow shares fell 1.5%
West Texas Intermediate crude oil was last up 0.8% at $58.48 a barrel.
Novo Nordisk surges after U.S. regulators approve the first GLP-1 pill, while shares of rival pharma giant Eli Lilly decline.
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US benchmark equity indexes were higher intraday as traders assessed the latest economic data, while gold and silver prices extended their record run.
The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite were up 0.4% each at 6,905.4 and 23,532.3, respectively, after midday Tuesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.3% to 48,501.6. Among sectors, communication services led the gainers, while health care saw the biggest drop.
US markets will close early Wednesday and remain shut Thursday for Christmas.
In economic news, the US economy grew at the fastest pace in two years in the third quarter amid robust consumer spending, delayed government data showed Tuesday.
Real gross domestic product rose at an annual rate of 4.3% in the September quarter, according to an initial estimate by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. The consensus was for 3.3% growth in a survey compiled by Bloomberg.
"The report will greatly lessen the odds of a (Federal Reserve) rate cut on Jan. 28, and even adds some doubt about future moves," BMO Capital Markets said in a note. "Given the economy's resilience, softness in both employment and inflation might be needed to spur rate cuts in 2026."
The probability of the US central bank holding its benchmark lending rate steady next month rose to about 87% Tuesday from 80% Monday, according to the CME FedWatch tool.
Demand for US durable goods declined more than expected in October, weighed down by double-digit drops in the civilian and defense aircraft segments, delayed official data showed Tuesday.
US consumer confidence fell for a fifth straight month in December as views on current business conditions turned negative for the first time since September 2024, the Conference Board said.
Holiday spending in the US rose at a slower pace in 2025 than last year, according to preliminary data from Visa (V). Retail spending for the holiday season increased 4.2% year over year across all forms of payment, according to the report, below the 4.8% annual gain recorded in 2024.
Separately, Mastercard (MA) said US retail sales excluding automotive rose 3.9% year over year from Nov. 1 through Dec. 21.
Gold futures advanced 0.8% to $4,505.50 per ounce intraday. CNBC reported the yellow metal reached an all-time high of $4,530.80 per ounce earlier in the day. Spot silver crossed $70 per ounce for the first time earlier in the session, according to the report. Silver futures were last up 3.8% at $71.19 an ounce.
US Treasury yields were mixed intraday, with the 10-year rate little changed at 4.17% and the two-year rate increasing 3.5 basis points to 3.54%.
Nvidia (NVDA) shares were up 2.5%, the top performer on the Dow and the second-best on the S&P 500. Amazon.com (AMZN) was the second-top Dow gainer, up 1.4%, while Broadcom (AVGO) was among the best performers on the S&P 500 with a 2.4% rise.
In company news, Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) was the best performer on the S&P 500, up 2.5%, as Wells Fargo raised its price target on the miner's stock to $55 from $47.
Novo Nordisk's (NVO) US-listed shares climbed 7.7%. The Danish pharmaceutical giant said late Monday the US Food and Drug Administration approved the pill version of its Wegovy obesity drug for weight management and to reduce the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events.
ServiceNow (NOW) agreed to acquire cybersecurity startup Armis for $7.75 billion in cash, a deal that the company expects will more than triple its opportunity in the security and risk solutions market. ServiceNow shares fell 2.3% intraday Tuesday, among the steepest drops on the S&P 500.
West Texas Intermediate crude oil was up 0.5% at $58.32 a barrel.
The price has risen more than 20% since early July, when President Donald Trump floated the idea of a 50% tariff.
Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) has been catching investors attention after a strong month, with the stock climbing roughly 27% while copper prices stay firm and sharpening the focus on its earnings power.
See our latest analysis for Freeport-McMoRan.
That surge has flipped sentiment, with the roughly 27% 1 month share price return feeding into a stronger 33.69% year to date share price gain and a solid 5 year total shareholder return of 119.68%. This suggests momentum is very much building rather than fading.
If Freeport McMoRan’s move has you thinking bigger about cyclical opportunities, it could be worth scanning fast growing stocks with high insider ownership for other fast moving names with committed insiders.
But after such a sharp rerating and a share price now hovering slightly above consensus targets, is Freeport McMoRan still trading below its true earnings power, or is the market already pricing in the next leg of growth?
Most Popular Narrative: 4.4% Overvalued
With Freeport McMoRan last closing at $50.64 against a narrative fair value of $48.52, the story leans toward modest overpricing despite robust copper tailwinds.
Brownfield expansions in North and South America (e.g., Bagdad, El Abra, Lone Star) leverage existing infrastructure and Freeport’s experience to deliver low risk, high return volume growth. These initiatives are positioned to bring 2.5 billion pounds of new copper supply online in structurally tight markets directly impacting future revenues and earnings growth.
Curious how disciplined expansion, rising margins, and a richer future earnings multiple all combine into that fair value? The narrative reveals the full playbook.
Have a read of the narrative in full and understand what’s behind the forecasts.
However, lingering Grasberg operational uncertainty and shifting Indonesian policy could quickly undermine margin assumptions and capital expenditure discipline baked into today’s optimistic narrative.
Find out about the key risks to this Freeport-McMoRan narrative.
Another Angle on Valuation
While the narrative fair value hints at modest overpricing, our DCF work paints a very different picture. On those cash flow assumptions, Freeport McMoRan looks deeply undervalued, with fair value closer to $110 a share, not $50. Could the market be underestimating its long term cash engine?
Look into how the SWS DCF model arrives at its fair value.
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FMC Corporation's (NYSE:FMC) dividend is being reduced from last year's payment covering the same period to $0.08 on the 15th of January. Despite the cut, the dividend yield of 2.4% will still be comparable to other companies in the industry.
While the dividend yield is important for income investors, it is also important to consider any large share price moves, as this will generally outweigh any gains from distributions. FMC's stock price has reduced by 62% in the last 3 months, which is not ideal for investors and can explain a sharp increase in the dividend yield.
FMC's Future Dividend Projections Seem Positive
We like to see a healthy dividend yield, but that is only helpful to us if the payment can continue. Even though FMC is not generating a profit, it is still paying a dividend. Along with this, it is also not generating free cash flows, which raises concerns about the sustainability of the dividend.
According to analysts, EPS should be several times higher next year. Assuming the dividend continues along recent trends, we think the payout ratio will be 21%, which makes us pretty comfortable with the sustainability of the dividend.
NYSE:FMC Historic Dividend December 23rd 2025
View our latest analysis for FMC
Dividend Volatility
The company's dividend history has been marked by instability, with at least one cut in the last 10 years. Since 2015, the annual payment back then was $0.66, compared to the most recent full-year payment of $0.32. Doing the maths, this is a decline of about 7.0% per year. Declining dividends isn't generally what we look for as they can indicate that the company is running into some challenges.
Dividend Growth May Be Hard To Achieve
Given that the track record hasn't been stellar, we really want to see earnings per share growing over time. Over the past five years, it looks as though FMC's EPS has declined at around 3.0% a year. A modest decline in earnings isn't great, and it makes it quite unlikely that the dividend will grow in the future unless that trend can be reversed. However, the next year is actually looking up, with earnings set to rise. We would just wait until it becomes a pattern before getting too excited.
We're Not Big Fans Of FMC's Dividend
Overall, the dividend looks like it may have been a bit high, which explains why it has now been cut. The company seems to be stretching itself a bit to make such big payments, but it doesn't appear they can be consistent over time. The dividend doesn't inspire confidence that it will provide solid income in the future.
Market movements attest to how highly valued a consistent dividend policy is compared to one which is more unpredictable. At the same time, there are other factors our readers should be conscious of before pouring capital into a stock. For example, we've identified 3 warning signs for FMC (2 make us uncomfortable!) that you should be aware of before investing. Looking for more high-yielding dividend ideas? Try our collection of strong dividend payers.
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US markets headed into the green by late-morning on Tuesday as delayed data showed the US economy had grown far more quickly than anticipated in the third quarter. The FTSE 100 (^FTSE) also rallied to end the day higher in London, while European stocks were mixed.
The session saw the last piece of important US data ahead of the Christmas holiday. Wall Street got its first look at third quarter GDP, which showed the US economy grew at a 4.3% annualised rate, much higher than the 3.3% forecast by analysts, and signalling continued economic resilience.
The report has tempered bets on Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. The shutdown-delayed report showed that consumer spending remains strong, though experts caution that the federal stoppage is likely to have slowed growth in Q4.
Around 85% of bets are now on the Fed pausing its string of rate cuts, up by nearly 10 percentage points from last week. Still, the majority of wagers remain on two cuts by the end of next year.
Movement on major indices was muted as traders wind down for Christmas, with the vast majority of important data and central bank decisions now in the rearview mirror.
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London's premier index gained 0.3% by the end of the session. Miners Antofagasta (ANTO.L) and Anglo American (AAL.L) were among the top gainers in the index, with precious metals a market bright spot.
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Germany's DAX (^GDAXI) ticked up 0.2%.
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Over in Paris the CAC 40 (^FCHI) was 0.2% lower.
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The pan-European STOXX 600 (^STOXX) gained 0.4%.
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The pound (GBPUSD=X) rallied almost 0.1% against the dollar just below the $1.35 mark. Sterling had pulled lower unexpectedly earlier in the week as data showed inflation unexpectedly fell sharply in November.
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The S&P 500 (^GSPC) and the blue chip-heavy Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) traded up 0.3% and 0.2% respectively. The Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC), meanwhile, regained earlier losses to trade 0.3% higher.
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Mining stocks, like Freeport (FCX), BHP Group (BHP), and Teck Resources (TECK), are rallying as copper (HG=F) reaches a record.
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OVERLAND PARK, Kan., Dec. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Compass Minerals (NYSE: CMP), a leading global provider of essential minerals, today released the following notice:
A U.S. District Court authorized this Notice. This is not a solicitation from a lawyer.
TO: ALL RECORD HOLDERS AND BENEFICIAL OWNERS OF COMPASS MINERALS INTERNATIONAL, INC. (“COMPASS” OR THE “COMPANY”) COMMON STOCK AS OF OCTOBER 24, 2025.
PLEASE READ THIS NOTICE CAREFULLY AND IN ITS ENTIRETY. THIS NOTICE RELATES TO A PROPOSED SETTLEMENT AND DISMISSAL WITH PREJUDICE OF STOCKHOLDER DERIVATIVE LITIGATION AND CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING YOUR RIGHTS.
IF THE COURT APPROVES THE SETTLEMENT OF THE DERIVATIVE ACTIONS, PLAINTIFFS' RELEASING PARTIES WILL BE FOREVER BARRED FROM CONTESTING THE APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED SETTLEMENT AND DISMISSAL WITH PREJUDICE, AND FROM PURSUING RELEASED CLAIMS.
THESE ACTIONS ARE NOT “CLASS ACTIONS.” THUS, THERE IS NO COMMON FUND UPON WHICH YOU CAN MAKE A CLAIM FOR A MONETARY PAYMENT.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that these actions are being settled on the terms set forth in a Stipulation and Agreement of Settlement dated October 24, 2025 (the “Stipulation”). The purpose of this Notice is to inform you of:
- the existence of the above-captioned derivative actions pending in the United States District Court for the District of Kansas (the “Court”), captioned Morelli v. Crutchfield, et al., Lead Case No. 2:24-cv-02496-EFM-ADM (D. Kan.) and Assad v. Crutchfield, et al., Case No. 2:25-cv-02186-EFM-ADM (D. Kan.) (the “Actions”);
- the proposed settlement between Plaintiffs and Defendants (together, “Parties”) reached in the Actions (the “Settlement”),
- the hearing to be held by the Court to consider the fairness, reasonableness, and adequacy of the Settlement and dismissal of the Actions with prejudice,
- Plaintiffs’ Counsel’s application to the Court for a Fee and Expense Amount to be paid by Compass’s insurers, and
- Plaintiffs’ Counsel’s application to the Court for case Service Awards to the two Plaintiffs.
This Notice describes what steps you may take in relation to the Settlement. This Notice is not an expression of any opinion by the Court about the truth or merits of Plaintiffs’ claims or Defendants’ defenses. This Notice is solely to advise you of the proposed Settlement of the Actions and of your rights in connection with the proposed Settlement.
SummaryOn October 24, 2025, Compass, in its capacity as a nominal defendant, entered into the Stipulation to resolve the Actions, which Stipulation was filed in the Court. The Actions were brought derivatively on behalf of Compass against certain current and former directors and officers of the Company. Compass was named as a nominal defendant in the Actions. The Stipulation, and the settlement contemplated therein (the “Settlement”), subject to the approval of the Court, are intended by the Parties to fully, finally, and forever compromise, resolve, discharge, and settle the Released Claims and to result in the complete dismissal of the Actions with prejudice, upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Stipulation. The proposed Settlement requires the Company to adopt and maintain certain corporate governance reforms and procedures, as outlined in Exhibit A to the Stipulation (the “Reforms”), subject to Court approval.
In recognition of the substantial benefits conferred upon Compass as a direct result of the Reforms achieved through the prosecution and Settlement of the Actions, the Parties agreed on September 12, 2025, that Compass’s insurers shall pay to Plaintiffs’ Counsel attorneys’ fees and expenses in the amount of eight hundred fifty thousand dollars ($850,000.00) (the “Fee and Expense Amount”), subject to Court approval. Plaintiffs’ Counsel shall also apply to the Court for service awards to be paid to the two Plaintiffs in an amount of up to one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500.00) each (the “Service Awards”), to be paid out of the Fee and Expense Amount.
This notice is a summary only and does not describe all of the details of the Stipulation and its exhibits. For full details of the matters discussed in this summary, please see the full Stipulation and its exhibits posted on the Investor Relations portion of the Company’s website, https://investors.compassminerals.com/investors-relations/overview/default.aspx, contact Plaintiffs’ Counsel as set forth below, or inspect the full Stipulation and its exhibits filed with the Clerk of the Court.
What are the Lawsuits About?
The Actions are brought derivatively on behalf of nominal defendant Compass and allege that, inter alia, between February 8, 2023, and March 25, 2024, at least, the Individual Defendants breached their fiduciary duties by issuing and/or causing Compass to issue false and misleading statements and omissions and failing to disclose and/or causing the Company to fail to disclose to the investing public, among other things, that testing on the Company’s proprietary magnesium chloride-based aerial fire retardants did not confirm such fire retardants’ safety and, thus, overstating the prospects of the U.S. Forest Service awarding Compass a renewed contract for using its proprietary magnesium chloride-based aerial fire retardants for the 2024 fire season.
Why is there a Settlement of the Actions?
The Court has not decided in favor of Defendants or the Plaintiffs. Instead, the Parties agreed to the Settlement to avoid the distraction, costs, and risks of further litigation, and because the Parties agree, and the Company determined, that the Reforms that the Company will adopt, implement, and maintain as part of the Settlement provide substantial benefits to Compass and its stockholders.
Individual Defendants have denied and continue to deny each and all of the claims and contentions alleged by the Plaintiffs in the Actions. Individual Defendants have expressly denied and continue to deny all charges of wrongdoing or liability against them arising out of any of the conduct, statements, acts, or omissions alleged, or that could have been alleged, in the Actions. Nonetheless, Defendants have concluded that it is desirable for the Actions to be fully and finally settled in the matter and upon the terms and conditions set forth in this Stipulation.
The Settlement Hearing, and Your Right to Object to the Settlement
The Court entered an order preliminarily approving the Stipulation and the Settlement contemplated therein (the “Preliminary Approval Order”) and providing for notice of the Settlement to be provided to current Compass stockholders who owned Compass stock as of October 24, 2025 (“Current Compass Stockholders”). The Preliminary Approval Order further provides that the Court will hold a hearing (the “Settlement Hearing”) on February 20, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. before the Honorable Eric F. Melgren at the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas, 401 N. Market, Wichita, Kansas 67202 to among other things: (i) determine whether the proposed Settlement is fair, reasonable and adequate and in the best interests of the Company and its stockholders; (ii) consider any objections to the Settlement submitted in accordance with this Notice; (iii) determine whether a judgment should be entered dismissing all claims in the Actions with prejudice, and releasing the Released Claims against the Released Persons; (iv) determine whether the Court should approve the agreed-to Fee and Expense Amount; (v) determine whether the Court should approve the Service Awards to the two Plaintiffs, which shall be funded from the Fee and Expense Amount; and (vii) consider any other matters that may properly be brought before the Court in connection with the Settlement. Upon final approval of the Settlement, the Actions will be dismissed with prejudice.
The Court may, in its discretion, change the date and/or time of the Settlement Hearing without further notice to you. If you intend to attend the Settlement Hearing, please consult the Court’s calendar or the Investor Relations portion of the Company’s website, https://investors.compassminerals.com/investors-relations/overview/default.aspx, for any change in the date, time, or format of the Settlement Hearing.
Any Current Compass Stockholder who wishes to object to the fairness, reasonableness, or adequacy of the Settlement as set forth in the Stipulation, or to the Fee and Expense Amount or Service Awards, may file with the Court a written objection. An objector must, at least twenty-one (21) days prior to the Settlement Hearing: (1) file with the Clerk of the Court and serve (either by hand delivery or by first-class mail) upon the below-listed counsel a written objection to the Settlement setting forth (i) a written notice of objection with the case names and numbers (Morelli v. Crutchfield, et al., Lead Case No. 2:24-cv-02496-EFM-ADM (D. Kan.); Assad v. Crutchfield, et al., Case No. 2:25-cv-02185-EFM-ADM (D. Kan.)); (ii) the Current Compass Stockholder’s name, legal address, and telephone number; (iii) notice of whether such Current Compass Stockholder intends to appear at the Settlement Hearing and the reasons such Current Compass Stockholder desires to appear and be heard, and whether such Current Compass Stockholder is represented by counsel and if so, contact information for counsel; (iv) competent evidence that such Current Compass Stockholder held shares of Compass common stock as of the date of the Stipulation and continues to hold such stock as of the date the objection is made, including the date(s) such shares were acquired; (v) a statement of objections to any matters before the Court, the grounds therefor, as well as all documents or writings such Current Compass Stockholder desires the Court to consider; and (vi) the identities of any witnesses such Current Compass Stockholder plans on calling at the Settlement Hearing, along with a summary description of their expected testimony. Any objector who does not timely file and serve a notice of intention to appear in accordance with this paragraph shall be foreclosed from raising any objection to the Settlement and shall not be permitted to appear at the Settlement Hearing, except for good cause shown.
IF YOU MAKE A WRITTEN OBJECTION, IT MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE CLERK OF THE COURT NO LATER THAN January 30, 2026. The Clerk’s address is:
Clerk of the Court,U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas401 N. MarketWichita, KS 67202
YOU ALSO MUST DELIVER COPIES OF THE MATERIALS TO PLAINTIFFS’ COUNSEL AND DEFENDANTS’ COUNSEL SO THEY ARE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN January 30, 2026. Counsel’s addresses are:
Counsel for Plaintiffs:
| THE BROWN LAW FIRM, P.C. | GLANCY PRONGAY & MURRAY LLP |
| Timothy Brown | Benjamin I. Sachs-Michaels |
| 767 Third Avenue, Suite 2501 | 745 Fifth Avenue, Fifth Floor |
| New York, NY 10017 | New York, NY 10151 |
Counsel for Defendants:
| SKADDEN, ARPS, SLATE, MEAGHER & FLOM LLP | |
| Jay B. Kasner | |
| Susan L. Saltzstein | |
| One Manhattan West | |
| New York, NY 10001 |
An objector may file an objection on his, her, or its own or through an attorney hired at his, her, or its own expense. If an objector hires an attorney to represent him, her, or it for the purposes of making such objection, the attorney must serve (either by hand delivery or by first-class mail) a notice of appearance on the counsel listed above and file such notice with the Court no later than twenty-one (21) days before the Settlement Hearing. Any Compass stockholder who does not timely file and serve a written objection complying with the above terms shall be deemed to have waived, and shall be foreclosed from raising, any objection to the Settlement, and any untimely objection shall be barred.
Any objector who files and serves a timely, written objection in accordance with the instructions above, may appear at the Settlement Hearing either in person or through counsel retained at the objector’s expense. Objectors need not attend the Settlement Hearing, however, in order to have their objections considered by the Court.
If you are a Current Compass Stockholder and do not take steps to appear in this action and object to the proposed Settlement, you will be bound by the Judgment of the Court and will forever be barred from raising an objection to the settlement in the Actions and from pursuing any of the Released Claims.
CURRENT COMPASS STOCKHOLDERS AS OF OCTOBER 24, 2025 WHO HAVE NO OBJECTION TO THE SETTLEMENT DO NOT NEED TO APPEAR AT THE SETTLEMENT HEARING OR TAKE ANY OTHER ACTION.
Interim Stay and Injunction
Pending the Court’s determination as to final approval of the Settlement, Plaintiffs and Current Compass Stockholders are barred and enjoined from commencing, prosecuting, instigating, or in any way participating in the commencement or prosecution of any derivative action asserting any Released Claims against any of the Released Persons.
Scope of the Notice
This Notice is a summary description of the Actions, the complaints, the terms of the Settlement, and the Settlement Hearing. For full details of the matters discussed in this summary, please see the full Stipulation and its exhibits posted on the Investor Relations portion of the Company’s website, https://investors.compassminerals.com/investors-relations/overview/default.aspx, contact Plaintiffs’ Counsel as set forth below, or inspect the full Stipulation and its exhibits filed with the Clerk of the Court.
You may obtain further information by contacting Plaintiffs’ Counsel at: Timothy Brown, The Brown Law Firm, P.C., 767 Third Avenue, Suite 2501, New York, NY 10017, Telephone: (516) 922-5427, E-mail: tbrown@thebrownlawfirm.net; or Benjamin I. Sachs-Michaels, Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP, 745 Fifth Avenue, Fifth Floor, New York, NY 10151 Telephone: (212) 935-7400, E-mail: bsachsmichaels@glancylaw.com. Please Do Not Call the Court or Defendants with Questions About the Settlement.
Use of Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including, without limitation, those regarding: (i) the Stipulation resolving the derivative actions; (ii) the ability to secure final approval of the proposed Settlement and to satisfy all conditions of the proposed Settlement; and (iii) other statements that are not historical facts, constitute forward looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that can cause actual results to differ materially from those in such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which involve factors or circumstances that are beyond our control, including, without limitation, risks and uncertainties related to: (a) the Stipulation not having the expected impact, including resolving the derivative actions; (b) the proposed settlement requiring more activity or expense than expected; (c) the defendants’ ability to overcome any objections or appeals regarding the proposed settlement; and (d) satisfactory resolution of any future litigation or other disagreements with others. Further information on potential factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements are contained in the Company’s filings and periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the heading “Risk Factors” and elsewhere in such filings and reports, including our most recent annual report on Form 10-K for the period ended Sept. 30, 2025, and future filings and reports by the Company. Undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made, and the facts and assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements may change. Except as required by law, the Company disclaims any obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect future information, events or circumstances.
CONTACT: Investor Contact
InvestorRelations@compassminerals.com
Media Contact
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Brisbane, Australia–(Newsfile Corp. – December 22, 2025) – Graphene Manufacturing Group Ltd. (TSXV: GMG) ("GMG" or the "Company") is pleased to provide a business update on the commercialisation progress of THERMAL-XR® ENHANCE.
THERMAL-XR®/CoolWorx® USA EPA Approval:The Company is excited to announce it has received and accepted the United States Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") consent notice approval conditions of the Pre-Manufacture Notice ("PMN") for its THERMAL-XR® ENHANCE graphene coating product. The consent notice conditions from the EPA signify a significant milestone in bringing this product to market in the USA, offering energy savings and enhanced corrosion resistance to USA consumers and businesses alike. The EPA's PMN program ensures the safety and environmental soundness of new chemicals and chemical substances introduced into the United States.
The first shipment of THERMAL-XR® ENHANCE will be sent to Nu-Calgon for distribution to be re-sold as "Nu-Calgon CoolWorx® powered by GMG Graphene" upon receipt of the fully signed consent notice from the EPA, which is expected early in the new year.
GMG's Managing Director and CEO, Craig Nicol, commented: "This is a very significant milestone for the GMG business – to now get approval conditions to sell into the largest HVAC coating market in the world – the United Sates of America – through our distributor and partner Nu-Calgon."
GMG's Chairman and Non-Executive Director, Jack Perkowski, commented: "It is really great for GMG to reach this milestone – for two years, GMG and Nu-Calgon have been progressing through the EPA approval process, and it is great to finally see the consent notice approval conditions come through. This is a big step in the Company's development because the United States is such a big market for air conditioning coatings and Nu-Calgon is a great distribution partner."
THERMAL-XR® ENHANCE Development and EPA Approval History
About THERMAL-XR® ENHANCE powered by GMG Graphene:
THERMAL-XR® ENHANCE coating system is a unique method of improving the conductivity of corroded heat exchange surfaces and improving and maintaining the performance of new units at peak levels. The process coats and protects heat exchange surfaces while improving and rebuilding the lost corroded thermal conductivity and increasing the heat transfer rate by leveraging the physics of GMG Graphene, resulting in an efficiency improvement and a potential power reduction.
THERMAL-XR® ENHANCE is now patented for 20 years in Australia and is expected to be patented in other countries around the world.
About GMG:
GMG is an Australian based clean-technology company which develops, makes and sells energy saving and energy storage solutions, enabled by graphene manufactured via in house production process. GMG uses its own proprietary production process to decompose natural gas (i.e. methane) into its natural elements, carbon (as graphene), hydrogen and some residual hydrocarbon gases. This process produces high quality, low cost, scalable, 'tuneable' and low/no contaminant graphene suitable for use in clean-technology and other applications.
The Company's present focus is to de-risk and develop commercial scale-up capabilities, and secure market applications. In the energy savings segment, GMG has initially focused on graphene enhanced heating, ventilation and air conditioning ("HVAC-R") coating (or energy-saving coating) which is now being marketed into other applications including electronic heat sinks, industrial process plants and data centres. Another product GMG has developed is the graphene lubricant additive focused on saving liquid fuels initially for diesel engines.
In the energy storage segment, GMG and the University of Queensland are working collaboratively with financial support from the Australian Government to progress R&D and commercialization of graphene aluminium-ion batteries ("G+AI Batteries"). GMG has also developed a graphene additive slurry that is aimed to improve the performance of lithium-ion batteries.
GMG's 4 critical business objectives are:
For further information please contact:
- Craig Nicol, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director of the Company at craig.nicol@graphenemg.com, +61 415 445 223
- Leo Karabelas at Focus Communications Investor Relations, leo@fcir.ca, +1 647 689 6041
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This news release includes certain statements and information that may constitute forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking statements relate to future events or future performance and reflect the expectations or beliefs of management of the Company regarding future events. Generally, forward-looking statements and information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "intends", "expects" or "anticipates", or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "should", "would" or will "potentially" or "likely" occur. This information and these statements, referred to herein as "forward‐looking statements", are not historical facts, are made as of the date of this news release and include without limitation, the energy savings and enhanced corrosion resistance of the THERMAL-XR® ENHANCE graphene coating product, intentions as to the first shipment of THERMAL-XR® ENHANCE, expectations for receipt of a fully signed consent notice from the EPA.
Such forward-looking statements are based on a number of assumptions of management, including the receipt of a fully signed consent notice from the EPA. Additionally, forward-looking information involves a variety of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual plans, intentions, activities, results, performance or achievements of GMG to be materially different from any future plans, intentions, activities, results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks include, without limitation that GMG does not receive or receive on a timely basis the fully signed consent notice from the and the risk factors set out under the heading "Risk Factors" in the Company's annual information form dated November 4, 2025 available for review on the Company's profile at www.sedarplus.ca.
Although management of the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements or forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements and forward-looking information. Readers are cautioned that reliance on such information may not be appropriate for other purposes. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statement, forward-looking information or financial out-look that are incorporated by reference herein, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.
To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/278794
Momentum investing revolves around the idea of following a stock's recent trend in either direction. In "long context," investors will be essentially be "buying high, but hoping to sell even higher." With this methodology, taking advantage of trends in a stock's price is key; once a stock establishes a course, it is more than likely to continue moving that way. The goal is that once a stock heads down a fixed path, it will lead to timely and profitable trades.
Even though momentum is a popular stock characteristic, it can be tough to define. Debate surrounding which are the best and worst metrics to focus on is lengthy, but the Zacks Momentum Style Score, part of the Zacks Style Scores, helps address this issue for us.
Below, we take a look at Southern Copper (SCCO), which currently has a Momentum Style Score of A. We also discuss some of the main drivers of the Momentum Style Score, like price change and earnings estimate revisions.
It's also important to note that Style Scores work as a complement to the Zacks Rank, our stock rating system that has an impressive track record of outperformance. Southern Copper currently has a Zacks Rank of #1 (Strong Buy). Our research shows that stocks rated Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and #2 (Buy) and Style Scores of "A or B" outperform the market over the following one-month period.
You can see the current list of Zacks #1 Rank Stocks here >>>
Set to Beat the Market?
Let's discuss some of the components of the Momentum Style Score for SCCO that show why this miner shows promise as a solid momentum pick.
Looking at a stock's short-term price activity is a great way to gauge if it has momentum, since this can reflect both the current interest in a stock and if buyers or sellers have the upper hand at the moment. It's also helpful to compare a security to its industry; this can show investors the best companies in a particular area.
For SCCO, shares are up 1.12% over the past week while the Zacks Mining – Non Ferrous industry is up 2.31% over the same time period. Shares are looking quite well from a longer time frame too, as the monthly price change of 16.42% compares favorably with the industry's 17.4% performance as well.
While any stock can see its price increase, it takes a real winner to consistently beat the market. That is why looking at longer term price metrics — such as performance over the past three months or year — can be useful as well. Over the past quarter, shares of Southern Copper have risen 23.08%, and are up 54.82% in the last year. On the other hand, the S&P 500 has only moved 2.85% and 17.84%, respectively.
Investors should also pay attention to SCCO's average 20-day trading volume. Volume is a useful item in many ways, and the 20-day average establishes a good price-to-volume baseline; a rising stock with above average volume is generally a bullish sign, whereas a declining stock on above average volume is typically bearish. SCCO is currently averaging 1,063,799 shares for the last 20 days.
Earnings Outlook
The Zacks Momentum Style Score also takes into account trends in estimate revisions, in addition to price changes. Please note that estimate revision trends remain at the core of Zacks Rank as well. A nice path here can help show promise, and we have recently been seeing that with SCCO.
Over the past two months, 3 earnings estimates moved higher compared to none lower for the full year. These revisions helped boost SCCO's consensus estimate, increasing from $5.01 to $5.23 in the past 60 days. Looking at the next fiscal year, 3 estimates have moved upwards while there have been no downward revisions in the same time period.
Bottom Line
Taking into account all of these elements, it should come as no surprise that SCCO is a #1 (Strong Buy) stock with a Momentum Score of A. If you've been searching for a fresh pick that's set to rise in the near-term, make sure to keep Southern Copper on your short list.
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Reports longtime strategic and cornerstone shareholders, inclusive of Crescat Capital, have exercised the balance of their remaining warrants. The Company has received proceeds totaling $1,730,882 in the past few weeks from warrant exercises. Goliath Resources Limited shares V.GOT are trading up $0.12 at $2.54.
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TORONTO, Dec. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Goliath Resources Limited (TSX-V: GOT) (OTCQB: GOTRF) (FSE: B4IF) (the “Company” or “Goliath”) is pleased to report longtime strategic and cornerstone shareholders, inclusive of Crescat Capital, have exercised the balance of their remaining warrants. The Company has received proceeds totaling $1,730,882 in the past few weeks from warrant exercises.
The only warrants that remain outstanding for Goliath are 2,590,673 priced at $2.50 expiring March 10, 2026 all held by one cornerstone strategic investor (see news December 18, 2026), not including 841,777 finder warrants all expiring in 2027 with an average strike price of $2.59.
Kevin C. Smith, CFA, Founder and CEO of Crescat Capital, states: “Go, Roger and team. What an awesome and expansive gold layer cake you have uncovered! We are so happy to have been cornerstone investors since 2020. This new discovery has only continued to get bigger and better with more drilling, and it’s still open. Now, there’s a solid new hypothesis for even more growth, a potential gold-bearing magmatic causative intrusive source nearby. We have built a strong faith in Goliath’s management and geologic team; we are very excited to see a lot more to come.”
Roger Rosmus, Founder and CEO of Goliath, states: “Crescat Capital was one of the first strategic cornerstone investors in Goliath and we greatly appreciate their ongoing support. As well, the continued support of all our strategic investors which I believe is a true testament to the high quality of Surebet, our high-grade gold discovery in the Golden Triangle, B.C.”
About Crescat Capital
Crescat is a multi-disciplinary hedge fund firm headquartered in Denver, Colorado. Its mission is to grow and protect wealth over complete business cycles by deploying tactical and strategic investment themes. The firm’s investment process combines proprietary value-driven equity and macro models with veteran industry advisors. Crescat has been building activist stakes in a portfolio of precious and critical metals mining companies, one of its strongest conviction long-term investment themes. Crescat’s funds include Precious Metals, Institutional Commodity, Long/Short, Global Macro, and Institutional Macro.
About Golddigger Property
The Golddigger Property is 100% controlled and covers an area of 91,518 hectares in a highly prospective geological setting of the Eskay Rift, within 3 kilometers of the Red Line in the Golden Triangle of British Columbia. This area, in close proximity to the Red Line, has hosted some of Canada’s greatest gold mines including Eskay Creek, Premier and Snip. Other significant and well-known deposits in the Golden Triangle include Brucejack, Copper Canyon, Galore Creek, Granduc, KSM, Red Chris, and Schaft Creek. Goliath controls 56 kilometers of the Red Line which is a geologic contact between Triassic age Stuhini rocks and Jurassic age Hazelton rocks used as key markers when exploring for gold-copper-silver mineralization.
The Surebet discovery has predictable continuity and good metallurgy with gold recoveries from gravity and flotation at a 327-micrometer crush of 92.2% including 48.8% free gold from gravity alone (no cyanide required to recover the gold). The metallurgy completed to date shows no deleterious elements are present (see news release dated March 1, 2023).
The Property is in a well positioned location in close proximity to the communities of Alice Arm and Kitsault where there is a permitted mill site on private property. It is situated on tide water with direct barge access to Prince Rupert (190 kilometers via the Observatory inlet/Portland inlet). The town of Kitsault is accessible by road (190 kilometers from Terrace, 300 kilometers from Prince Rupert) and has a barge landing, dock, and infrastructure capable of housing at least 300 people, including high-tension power.
Additional infrastructure in the area includes the Dolly Varden Silver Mine Road (only 7 kilometers to the East of the Surebet discovery) with direct road access to Alice Arm barge landing (18 kilometers to the south of the Surebet discovery) and high-tension power (25 kilometers to the east of Surebet discovery). The city of Terrace (population 16,000) provides access to railway, major highways, and airport with supplies (food, fuel, lumber, etc.), while the town of Prince Rupert (population 12,000) is located on the West Coast of British Columbia and houses an international container seaport also with direct access to railway and an airport.
About CASERM (Center to Advance the Science of Exploration to Reclamation in Mining) Goliath Resources is a paying member and active supporter of the Center to Advance the Science of Exploration to Reclamation in Mining (CASERM), which is one of the world’s largest research centers in the mining sector. CASERM is a collaborative research venture between Colorado School of Mines and Virginia Tech that is supported by a consortium of mining and exploration companies, analytical instrumentation and software companies, and federal agencies aiming to transform the way geoscience data is acquired and used across the mining value chain. The center forms part of the I-UCRC program of the National Science Foundation. Research focuses on the integration of diverse geoscience data to improve decision making across the mine life cycle, beginning with the exploration for subsurface resources continuing through mine operation as well as closure and environmental remediation. Over the past three years, Goliath Resources’ membership in CASERM has allowed a high level of research to be performed on the Surebet Discovery.
Qualified Person
Rein Turna P. Geo is the qualified person as defined by National Instrument 43-101, for Goliath Resource Limited projects, and supervised the preparation of, and has reviewed and approved, the technical information in this release. Mr. Turna is an Independent Director of the Company.
About Goliath Resources Limited
Goliath Resources is an explorer of precious metals projects in the highly prospective Golden Triangle of Northwestern British Columbia. All of its projects are in high quality geological settings and geopolitical safe jurisdictions amenable to mining in Canada. Goliath is a member and active supporter of CASERM which is an organization that represents a collaborative venture between Colorado School of Mines and Virginia Tech. Goliath recently completed its largest fully funded drill campaign to date for a total of 64,364 meters in 2025 and has 70 holes with assays pending. It is fully funded for another large (40k – 50k meter) drill program in 2026. The Company’s key strategic cornerstone shareholders include Crescat Capital, a Global Commodity Group (Singapore), McEwen Inc. (NYSE: MUX) (TSX: MUX), Waratah Capital Advisors, Rob McEwen, Eric Sprott and Larry Childress.For more information please contact:
Goliath Resources Limited Mr. Roger Rosmus Founder and CEO Tel: +1.416.488.2887roger@goliathresources.com www.goliathresourcesltd.com
QA/QC Protocol & Disclaimer
Oriented HQ-diameter or NQ-diameter diamond drill core from the drill campaign is placed in core boxes by the drill crew contracted by the Company. Core boxes are transported by helicopter to the staging area and then transported by truck to the core shack. The core is then re-orientated, meterage blocks are checked, meter marks are labelled, Recovery and RQD measurements taken, and primary bedding and secondary structural features including veins, dykes, cleavage, and shears are noted and measured. The core is then described and transcribed in MX DepositTM. Drill holes were planned using Leapfrog GeoTM and QGISTM software and data from the 2017-2024 exploration campaigns. Drill core containing quartz breccia, stockwork, veining and/or sulphide(s), or notable alteration is sampled in lengths of 0.5 to 1.5 meters. Core samples are cut lengthwise in half: one-half remains in the box and the other half is inserted in a clean plastic bag with a sample tag. The bagged samples are then weighed and secured with a zip tie. Certified reference materials (CRMs), blanks and duplicates are added in the sample stream at a rate of 10%. To ensure analytical anonymity, CRM identification labels are removed prior to submission to the laboratory. Additional out-of-sequence blanks are introduced immediately following core samples that contain VG-NE or high-grade sulphide mineralization.
Grab, channels, chip and talus samples were collected by foot with helicopter assistance. Prospective areas included, but were not limited to, proximity to MINFile locations, placer creek occurrences, regional soil anomalies, and potential gossans based on high-resolution satellite imagery. The rock grab and chip samples were extracted using a rock hammer, or hammer and chisel to expose fresh surfaces and to liberate a sample of anywhere between 0.5 to 5.0 kilograms. All sample sites were flagged with biodegradable flagging tape and marked with the sample number. All sample sites were recorded using hand-held GPS units (accuracy 3-10 meters) and sample ID, easting, northing, elevation, type of sample (outcrop, subcrop, float, talus, chip, grab, etc.) and a description of the rock were recorded on all-weather paper. Samples are then inserted in a clean plastic bag with a sample tag for transport and shipping to the geochemistry lab. QA/QC samples including blanks, certified reference materials, and duplicate samples are inserted regularly into the sample sequence at a rate of 10%.All samples are transported in rice bags sealed with numbered security tags. The rice bags are transported from the core shacks to the MSALABS facilities in Terrace, BC. MSALABS is certified with both AC89-IAS and ISO/IEC Standard 17025:2017. The core samples undergo preparation via drying, crushing to ~70% of the material passing a 2 mm sieve and riffle splitting. The sample splits are weighed and transferred into three plastic jars, each containing between 300 g and 500 g of crushed sample material. A 250 g split is pulverized to ensure at least 85% of the material passes through a 75 µm sieve. The crushed samples are transported to the MSALABS PhotonAssayTM facility in Prince George, where gold concentrations are quantified via photon assay analysis (method CPA-Au1). Samples that result in gold concentrations ≥5 ppm are analyzed to extinction. Photon assay uses high-energy X-rays (photons) to excite atomic nuclei within the jarred samples, inducing the emission of secondary gamma rays, which are measured to quantify gold concentrations. The assays from all jars are combined on a weight-averaged basis. Multielement analyses are carried at the MSALABS facilities in Surrey, BC, where 250 g of pulverized splits are analyzed via ICF6xx and IMS-230 methods. The IMS-230 method uses 4-acid digestion (a combination of hydrochloric, nitric, perchloric and hydrofluoric acids) followed by inductively coupled plasma emission spectrometry to quantify concentrations of 48 elements. Samples with over-limit results for Ag, Cu, Pb and Zn undergo ore-grade analysis via the ICF-6xx method (where ‘xx’ denotes the target metal). This method employs 4-acid digestion followed by inductively coupled plasma emission spectrometry.
Widths are reported in drill core lengths and the true widths are estimated to be 80-90% and Gold Equivalent (AuEq) metal values are calculated using: Au 2797.16 USD/oz, Ag 31.28 USD/oz, Cu 4.25 USD/lbs, Pb 1955.58 USD/ton and Zn 2750.50 USD/ton on January 31st, 2025. There is potential for economic recovery of gold, silver, copper, lead, and zinc from these occurrences based on other mining and exploration projects in the same Golden Triangle Mining Camp where Goliath’s project is located such as the Homestake Ridge Gold Project (Auryn Resources Technical Report, Updated Mineral Resource Estimate and Preliminary Economic Assessment on the Homestake Ridge Gold Project, prepared by Minefill Services Inc. Bothell, Washington, dated May 29, 2020). Here, AuEq values were calculated using 3-year running averages for metal price, and included provisions for metallurgical recoveries, treatment charges, refining costs, and transportation. Recoveries for Gold were 85.5%, Silver at 74.6%, Copper at 74.6% and Lead at 45.3%. It will be assumed that Zinc can be recovered with the Copper at the same recovery rate of 74.6%. The quoted reference of metallurgical recoveries is not from Goliath’s Golddigger Project, Surebet Zone mineralization, and there is no guarantee that such recoveries will ever be achieved, unless detailed metallurgical work such as in a Feasibility Study can be eventually completed on the Golddigger Project.
The reader is cautioned that grab samples are spot samples which are typically, but not exclusively, constrained to mineralization. Grab samples are selective in nature and collected to determine the presence or absence of mineralization and are not intended to be representative of the material sampled.Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange), nor the OTCQB Venture Market accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
Certain statements contained in this press release constitute forward-looking information. These statements relate to future events or future performance. The use of any of the words "could", "intend", "expect", "believe", "will", "projected", "estimated" and similar expressions and statements relating to matters that are not historical facts are intended to identify forward-looking information and are based on Goliath’s current belief or assumptions as to the outcome and timing of such future events. Actual future results may differ materially. In particular, this release contains forward-looking information relating to, among other things, the ability of the Company to complete financings and its ability to build value for its shareholders as it develops its mining properties. Various assumptions or factors are typically applied in drawing conclusions or making the forecasts or projections set out in forward-looking information. Those assumptions and factors are based on information currently available to Goliath. Although such statements are based on management's reasonable assumptions, there can be no assurance that the proposed transactions will occur, or that if the proposed transactions do occur, will be completed on the terms described above.
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Toronto, Ontario–(Newsfile Corp. – December 22, 2025) – Minnova Corp. (TSXV: MCI) ("Minnova" or the "Company") is pleased to announce it has engaged Amps Powerline Inc. ("AMPS"), a Manitoba based industrial power contractor specializing in the construction, maintenance, and design of high voltage industrial systems. AMPS will work closely with ABGM, lead engineer and mine development consultant overseeing planned Preliminary Economic Assessment ("PEA") and updated Feasibility Studies ("FS") in 2026 for the re-start of the Company's PL Gold Mine located in Manitoba, Canada.
This engagement marks another significant step in advancing the PL Gold Mine towards production. AMPS will provide input into:
Reconnection and energization of the PL Mine site to the MB Hydro grid utilizing the Company's existing twenty-two kilometer power line infrastructure connecting the PL Gold Mine to MB Hydro grid power.
Site power distribution and refurbishment of crushing and process plant electrical power systems.
The power line infrastructure consists of a partially refurbished twenty-two kilometer, 3-phase 25kVa power line that connects the mine sites electric distribution grid to the Manitoba Hydro electric grid at a sub-station located at Sherridon MB.
Figure 1: Photos of Existing Power Line Infrastructure
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About Minnova Corp.
Minnova Corp. is a near term gold producer focused on the restart and expansion of its 100%-owned PL Gold Mine in the prolific Flin Flon Greenstone Belt of Central Manitoba. The project is situated on a past-producing mine site and benefits from significant existing infrastructure, including a 1,000 tpd processing plant and valid underground mining permit (Environment Act License 1207E).
A positive 2018 Feasibility Study, based on an underground development plan and a gold price of US$1,250 per ounce, outlined a robust 5-year mine life with an annual production rate of 46,493 ounces. Considering current high gold price Minnova is revising the mine development plan to prioritize lower-cost open pit mining methods for the initial years of production before transitioning to underground methods. The new mine plan leverages the full 1,000 tpd mill capacity and targets reduced operating costs compared to the previous underground-only model. A revised mine development plan is underway and will be the subject of a Preliminary Economic Assessment and Feasibility Study to be completed in 2026.
The current global gold resource remains open to expansion, as does the reserve. The Mineral Resource Estimate will be revised in 2026, using current consensus gold price assumption and will incorporate all drilling conducted after the 2018 Feasibility Study, including the upcoming 15,000-meter drill program scheduled for 2025 and 2026.
For more information please contact:
Minnova Corp.Gorden GlennPresident & Chief Executive OfficerTel: (647) 985-2775
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PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — FMC Corporation (NYSE: FMC) announced today it will release its fourth quarter 2025 earnings on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, after the stock market close via PR Newswire and the company's website https://investors.fmc.com.
The company will host a webcast conference call on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. ET that is open to the public via internet broadcast and telephone.
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A replay of the call will be available via the internet and telephone from 11:00 a.m. ET on February 5, 2026, until February 12, 2026.
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About FMC
FMC Corporation is a global agricultural sciences company dedicated to helping growers produce food, feed, fiber and fuel for an expanding world population while adapting to a changing environment. FMC's innovative crop protection solutions – including biologicals, crop nutrition, digital and precision agriculture – enable growers and crop advisers to address their toughest challenges economically while protecting the environment. FMC is committed to discovering new herbicide, insecticide and fungicide active ingredients, product formulations and pioneering technologies that are consistently better for the planet. Visit fmc.com to learn more and follow us on LinkedIn®.
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Wondering if Southern Copper is still a buy after its massive run, or if you are late to the party? This breakdown will help you decide whether the current price makes sense or is getting ahead of itself.
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The stock has climbed 1.1% over the last week, 14.9% over the past month, and 61.9% year to date, adding to a 65.3% gain over 1 year and roughly 195.0% over 5 years.
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These moves have come as investors focus on copper as a critical metal for electrification and infrastructure, with Southern Copper often mentioned in commentary about long term supply constraints and rising project pipelines. At the same time, market chatter around potential shifts in interest rate expectations and industrial demand has added extra momentum and volatility to copper producers in general.
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Despite that excitement, Southern Copper currently scores just 0/6 on our valuation checks. This suggests it screens as fully valued or expensive across several traditional metrics. In the sections that follow we will unpack those methods, then finish by looking at a more nuanced way to think about what this stock might really be worth.
Southern Copper scores just 0/6 on our valuation checks. See what other red flags we found in the full valuation breakdown.
Approach 1: Southern Copper Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) Analysis
A Discounted Cash Flow, or DCF, model estimates what a company is worth by projecting its future cash flows and then discounting them back to today, using a required rate of return. For Southern Copper, the model used is a 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity approach, built around its recent free cash flow of about $3.4 billion.
Analysts expect free cash flow to keep growing, with estimates and extrapolations pointing to around $5.1 billion by 2029, and further growth into the early 2030s based on more moderate assumed rates. Simply Wall St uses detailed annual projections for the next decade, combining analyst forecasts for the nearer years with its own growth assumptions further out.
When these future cash flows are discounted back to today, the DCF model suggests an intrinsic value of about $125.02 per share. Compared with the current share price, this implies Southern Copper is roughly 15.2% overvalued on a DCF basis. This suggests the market is already pricing in strong long term cash flow growth.
Result: OVERVALUED
Our Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) analysis suggests Southern Copper may be overvalued by 15.2%. Discover 914 undervalued stocks or create your own screener to find better value opportunities.
SCCO Discounted Cash Flow as at Dec 2025
Approach 2: Southern Copper Price vs Earnings
For profitable companies like Southern Copper, the price to earnings, or PE, ratio is a useful way to gauge whether investors are paying a reasonable price for each dollar of profit. In general, faster earnings growth and lower perceived risk can justify a higher PE, while slower growth or higher risk should lead to a lower, more conservative multiple.
Southern Copper currently trades on a PE of about 30.9x, which is above both the Metals and Mining industry average of roughly 25.4x and the peer average of around 24.8x. That gap indicates the market is already assigning Southern Copper a premium relative to similar businesses.
Simply Wall St also calculates a proprietary Fair Ratio for the stock, which in this case is about 23.8x. This Fair Ratio represents the PE that would be expected given Southern Copper’s specific mix of earnings growth, profit margins, risk profile, industry, and market cap. Because it is tailored to the company rather than being a blunt comparison to peers, it offers a more nuanced benchmark. Comparing the current 30.9x PE to the 23.8x Fair Ratio suggests the shares are trading meaningfully above what those fundamentals justify.
Result: OVERVALUED
NYSE:SCCO PE Ratio as at Dec 2025
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Upgrade Your Decision Making: Choose your Southern Copper Narrative
Earlier we mentioned that there is an even better way to understand valuation, so let us introduce you to Narratives, a simple tool on Simply Wall St’s Community page that lets you write the story behind your numbers by linking your view of a company’s future revenue, earnings and margins to a financial forecast, a fair value estimate, and ultimately a decision framework that updates dynamically as new information like news or earnings arrives.
With Narratives, you can quickly see whether your Fair Value for Southern Copper is above or below the current price, and then decide how you want to respond. You can also compare different perspectives, such as one investor who focuses on tight copper supply, major expansion projects and robust margins to arrive at a higher fair value near $128, versus another who worries more about project delays, tariffs and rising costs and therefore anchors closer to $67. This gives you a clear, numbers backed way to decide which story you believe and how to position your portfolio.
Do you think there’s more to the story for Southern Copper? Head over to our Community to see what others are saying!
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In the latest trading session, Southern Copper (SCCO) closed at $144.00, marking a +1.21% move from the previous day. The stock's change was more than the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.88%. Elsewhere, the Dow saw an upswing of 0.38%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq appreciated by 1.31%.
Heading into today, shares of the miner had gained 18.55% over the past month, outpacing the Basic Materials sector's gain of 8.3% and the S&P 500's gain of 2.48%.
Investors will be eagerly watching for the performance of Southern Copper in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company is forecasted to report an EPS of $1.54, showcasing a 52.48% upward movement from the corresponding quarter of the prior year. At the same time, our most recent consensus estimate is projecting a revenue of $3.68 billion, reflecting a 32.06% rise from the equivalent quarter last year.
In terms of the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates predict earnings of $5.27 per share and a revenue of $13.12 billion, indicating changes of +21.71% and +14.78%, respectively, from the former year.
Investors should also take note of any recent adjustments to analyst estimates for Southern Copper. These revisions help to show the ever-changing nature of near-term business trends. With this in mind, we can consider positive estimate revisions a sign of optimism about the business outlook.
Empirical research indicates that these revisions in estimates have a direct correlation with impending stock price performance. To utilize this, we have created the Zacks Rank, a proprietary model that integrates these estimate changes and provides a functional rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, ranging from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), possesses a remarkable history of outdoing, externally audited, with #1 stocks returning an average annual gain of +25% since 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has witnessed a 2.39% increase. Right now, Southern Copper possesses a Zacks Rank of #1 (Strong Buy).
In terms of valuation, Southern Copper is presently being traded at a Forward P/E ratio of 26.98. This represents a discount compared to its industry average Forward P/E of 30.35.
Investors should also note that SCCO has a PEG ratio of 1.31 right now. The PEG ratio is similar to the widely-used P/E ratio, but this metric also takes the company's expected earnings growth rate into account. The Mining – Non Ferrous industry had an average PEG ratio of 1.08 as trading concluded yesterday.
The Mining – Non Ferrous industry is part of the Basic Materials sector. At present, this industry carries a Zacks Industry Rank of 103, placing it within the top 42% of over 250 industries.
The Zacks Industry Rank gauges the strength of our industry groups by measuring the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
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Thursday, December 18, 2025The Zacks Research Daily presents the best research output of our analyst team. Today's Research Daily features new research reports on 16 major stocks, including NVIDIA Corp. (NVDA), Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) and Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK), as well as two micro-cap stocks The Monarch Cement Co. (MCEM) and Cumberland Pharmaceuticals Inc. (CPIX). The Zacks microcap research is unique as our research content on these small and under-the-radar companies is the only research of its type in the country.These research reports have been hand-picked from the roughly 70 reports published by our analyst team today.You can see all of today’s research reports here >>>Ahead of Wall StreetThe daily 'Ahead of Wall Street' article is a must-read for all investors who would like to be ready for that day's trading action. The article comes out before the market opens, attempting to make sense of that morning's economic releases and how they will affect that day's market action. You can read this article for free on our home page and can actually sign up there to get an email notification as this article comes out each morning.You can read today's AWS here >>> CPI, Jobless Claims in Very Agreeable RangesToday's Featured Research ReportsShares of NVIDIA have outperformed the Zacks Semiconductor – General industry over the past year (+30.9% vs. +28.9%). The company is benefiting from the strong growth of artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance accelerated computing. The growing demand for generative AI and large language models using graphics processing units (GPUs) based on NVIDIA’s Hopper and Blackwell architectures is aiding data center revenues.The continued ramp-up of Ada RTX GPU workstations in the ProViz end market, following the normalization of channel inventory, is acting as a tailwind. Collaborations with more than 320 automakers and tier-one suppliers are likely to advance its presence in the autonomous vehicle space. The Zacks analyst expect NVIDIA’s revenues to witness a CAGR of 40.7% through fiscal 2026-2028. However, a limited supply of Blackwell GPUs may hinder its ability to meet demand. Rising costs associated with the production of more complex AI systems will hurt margins.(You can read the full research report on NVIDIA here >>>)Netflix’s shares have gained +5% over the past year against the Zacks Broadcast Radio and Television industry’s gain of +16.2%. The company is benefiting from its growing subscriber base, thanks to a robust localized and foreign-language content portfolio and healthy engagement levels with about two hours of viewing per member per day, indicating strong member retention. NFLX's advertising tier now accounts for more than 55% of new sign-ups in available markets. 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Merck has been making meaningful pipeline progress across areas like oncology, vaccines and infectious diseases. Moreover, it is actively pursuing M&A deals to enhance its pipeline and diversify away from Keytruda. However, rising competitive and generic pressure on some drugs and persistent challenges for Gardasil in China remain overhangs. There are concerns about Merck’s ability to successfully navigate the Keytruda loss of exclusivity period and potential competition for the drug. (You can read the full research report on Merck here >>>)Monarch Cement’s shares have gained +5.9% over the past year against the Zacks Building Products – Concrete and Aggregates industry’s gain of +18.5%. This microcap company with a market capitalization of $805.78 million offers a compelling income-plus-stability profile, anchored by strong balance sheet discipline, margin leadership and capital flexibility. Monarch Cement’s significantly increased dividends and buybacks in 2025 while maintaining $56.8 million in cash and no long-term debt. Retained earnings and equity continue to grow, enabling $25.5 million in self-funded capex. The Cement segment delivers dominant profitability, generating more than 94% of operating income with a 46% gross margin, reinforced by ongoing investment in long-life assets and a vertically integrated plant with >50 years of reserves. A capital-efficient JV provides steady earnings without full volatility, while timely asset monetization and a diversified equity portfolio enhance cash flow and earnings quality. Strong working capital and seasonality-aligned liquidity further support dividends, reinvestment and downside resilience.(You can read the full research report on Monarch Cement here >>>)Shares of Cumberland Pharmaceuticals have outperformed the Zacks Medical – Drugs industry over the past year (+67.7% vs. +4.4%). This microcap company with a market capitalization of $58.18 million offers a differentiated specialty pharma investment anchored by a scalable commercial platform and disciplined acquisition strategy. Cumberland Pharmaceuticals’ established hospital, GI, and oncology sales infrastructure enables efficient integration of under-promoted, FDA-approved brands, supporting operating leverage and accretive growth. The Talicia partnership adds de-risked, long-duration revenue, combining existing sales momentum with patent and exclusivity protection through 2042 at modest capital commitment. Longer term, ifetroban provides meaningful upside, with positive Phase II data in Duchenne muscular dystrophy cardiomyopathy and multiple ongoing Phase II programs that reduce binary pipeline risk. 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Canada's main stock index opened higher on Friday, with technology shares leading the gains, as investors assessed the domestic retail sales data.
The TSX leaped 223.08 points to open Friday at 31,663.93.
The Canadian dollar poked up 0.1 cents to 72.67 cents U.S.
BlackBerry raised the lower end of its fiscal 2026 revenue forecast on strong demand for its cybersecurity software, while posting third-quarter revenue above analyst estimates. BlackBerry shares shed 63 cents, or 10.5%, to $5.40.
Lundin Mining said it planned to sell its Eagle nickel-copper mine and Humboldt Mill to Talon Metals in a deal worth about $84 million. Lundin shares began Friday up 76 cents, or 2.7%. to $28.58.
On the economic scene, Statistics Canada said its new housing price index was unchanged in November, in contrast with a 0.4% decrease the month before, while retail sales decreased 0.2% to $69.4 billion in October.
Sales were down in four of nine subsectors, led by decreases at food and beverage retailers.
ON BAYSTREET
The TSX Venture Exchanged prospered 12.17 points, or 1.3%, to 954.25.
Seven of the 12 TSX subgroups were positive, with materials up 2%, gold better by 1.8%, and health-care ahead 1.1%.
The five laggards were weighed most by real-estate, consumer discretionary and industrials stocks, each down 0.1%.
ON WALLSTREET
The NASDAQ Composite rose on Friday, lifted by Oracle, as the artificial intelligence trade looks to regain its footing after experiencing volatility.
The Dow Jones Industrials ballooned 288.14 points by the end of the day, to 48,239.99
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The S&P 500 index hiked 55.11 points to 6,829.87
The NASDAQ spiked 239.02 points to 23,245.38.
Oracle shares up more than 7% after TikTok agreed to sell its U.S. operations to a new joint venture that includes the software giant and private equity investor Silver Lake.
The jump marks a turnaround the for the stock, which has been a focal point of concern among investors this week after a report revealed that the cloud infrastructure company lost a key backer of one of its data center projects.
That dragged down other stocks linked to AI, including names such as Broadcom and Advanced Micro Devices.Elsewhere in the space, shares of AI chip darling Nvidia rose more than 3% after Reuters reported that the Trump administration is reviewing the prospect of the company selling its advanced AI chips to China.
Earlier this month, President Donald Trump said that he will allow Nvidia to ship its H200 AI chips to “approved customers” in the country.
Additionally, Micron Technology shares extended their gains from the previous session, rising more than 7%. The stock surged 10% on Thursday the company gave robust guidance for revenues in the current quarter, saying that “demand is substantially higher than supply for the foreseeable future.”
The results reassured investors after recent sessions were swamped with jitters over the AI trade, which is now looking to score a strong finish to the year.
Prices for the 10-year Treasury gained ground, lowering yields to 4.15% from Thursday’s 4.12%. Treasury prices and yields move in opposite directions.
Oil prices gained 43 cents to $56.58.
Gold prices slid $1.70 to $4,362.80.
Canada's main stock index notched a record intraday high on Friday, boosted by commodity-linked shares, while investors assessed data on domestic retail sales.
The TSX leaped 344.93 points, or 0.1%, to stop for lunch Friday at 31,663.93.
The Canadian dollar slid 0.01 cents to 72.56 cents U.S.
BlackBerry raised the lower end of its fiscal 2026 revenue forecast on strong demand for its cybersecurity software, while posting third-quarter revenue above analyst estimates. BlackBerry shares shed 64 cents, or 10.6%, to $5.39.
Lundin Mining said it planned to sell its Eagle nickel-copper mine and Humboldt Mill to Talon Metals in a deal worth about $84 million. Lundin shares remained up 15 cents, or 2.7%. to $27.97.
Energy Fuels popped $1.70, or 8.8%, to $20.96. after the miner's rare earth oxide qualified for magnet production.
On the economic scene, Statistics Canada said its new housing price index was unchanged in November, in contrast with a 0.4% decrease the month before, while retail sales decreased 0.2% to $69.4 billion in October.
Sales were down in four of nine subsectors, led by decreases at food and beverage retailers.
ON BAYSTREET
The TSX Venture Exchanged prospered 25.98 points, or 2.8%, to 968.06
All but three of the 12 TSX subgroups were positive, with gold better by 2.9%, materials surging 2.6% and information technology ahead 1.9%.
The three laggards were consumer staples, down 0.4%, real-estate, off 0.2%, consumer discretionary down 0.1%.
ON WALLSTREET
U.S. stocks rose on Friday, lifted by Oracle, as the artificial intelligence trade looks to regain its footing after experiencing volatility.
The Dow Jones Industrials ballooned 287.66 points by midday, to 48,239.51
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The S&P 500 index hiked 60.32 points to 6,835.08
The NASDAQ spiked 272.20 points to 23,278.56.
Oracle shares were up more than 7% after TikTok agreed to sell its U.S. operations to a new joint venture that includes the software giant and private equity investor Silver Lake.
The jump marks a turnaround for the stock, which has been a focal point of concern among investors this week after a report revealed that the cloud infrastructure company lost a key backer of one of its data center projects.
That dragged down other stocks linked to AI, including names such as Broadcom and Advanced Micro Devices.
Elsewhere in the space, shares of AI chip darling Nvidia rose more than 3% after Reuters, citing sources familiar with the matter, reported that the Trump administration is reviewing the prospect of the company selling its advanced AI chips to China.
Earlier this month, President Donald Trump said that he will allow Nvidia to ship its H200 AI chips to “approved customers” in the country.
Additionally, Micron Technology shares extended their gains from the previous session, rising more than 6%. The stock surged 10% on Thursday the company gave robust guidance for revenues in the current quarter, saying that “demand is substantially higher than supply for the foreseeable future.” The results reassured investors after recent sessions were swamped with jitters over the AI trade, which is now looking to score a strong finish to the year.
Prices for the 10-year Treasury gained ground, lowering yields to 4.15% from Thursday’s 4.12%. Treasury prices and yields move in opposite directions.
Oil prices gained 41 cents to $56.56.
Gold prices improved $21.50 to $4,386.00.
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