Metal and mining
Can NYSE Materials Stocks Gain as Tronox Advances Sustainability Goals?
June 14, 2026 11:49 AM PDT| By Anmol KhazanchiInsights on Tronox Holdings within the NYSE Composite Index , highlighting sustainability achievements, plant closure, and evolving minerals business operations.
Why Are Value Stocks Trending Right Now
June 13, 2026 09:59 PM PDT| By Anmol KhazanchiArch Resources, Alpha Metallurgical Resources, and International Paper remain closely watched amid inflation discussions, commodity developments, and industrial sector activity.
SQM Valuation Debate Fuels Lithium Market Interest
June 12, 2026 01:44 PM PDT| By Anmol KhazanchiSQM remains at the center of lithium market discussions as valuation concerns emerge alongside production expansion plans, energy transition demand, and long-term growth opportunities within the global battery materials industry.
CoreWeave (NASDAQ:CRWV), Astera Labs (NASDAQ:ALAB) Jump as Nasdaq 100 Adds Five New Stocks
June 13, 2026 08:43 AM PDT| By Nitish KishorCoreWeave Inc (NASDAQ:CRWV) and Astera Labs Inc (NASDAQ:ALAB) were among the biggest movers on Friday after Nasdaq confirmed five new companies will be added to the Nasdaq 100 index as part of its quarterly rebalance, effective June 22.
Can S&P 500 Industrial Stocks Lift Vulcan Materials on Revenue Growth?
June 12, 2026 10:19 AM PDT| By Anmol KhazanchiVulcan Materials supplies aggregates, asphalt, and concrete products across U.S. construction markets, remaining an important industrial participant within the S&P 500 Index .
Can Russell 1000 Construction Trends Support Boise Cascade Demand?
June 12, 2026 10:19 AM PDT| By Anmol KhazanchiBoise Cascade combines wood product manufacturing and building materials distribution, serving construction markets while operating within trends associated with the Russell 1000 Index .
Can Russell 1000 Infrastructure Demand Drive Martin Marietta Growth?
June 12, 2026 12:36 AM PDT| By Anmol KhazanchiMartin Marietta Materials operates extensive aggregates and construction materials assets, serving infrastructure and development markets across regions within the Russell 1000 Index .
US Gasoline Prices Fall Below $3 a Gallon as Iran Peace Deal Hopes Build
June 12, 2026 08:22 PM PDT| By Nitish KishorUS gasoline prices slipped below the $3 per gallon threshold this week, touching their lowest level in nine weeks as markets responded to signs of progress in US-Iran negotiations aimed at ending the conflict.
Nucor Faces Steel Pricing Test As Market Volatility Builds
June 11, 2026 12:25 PM PDT| By Anmol KhazanchiNucor remains in focus as steel pricing, construction demand, cost control, and balance-sheet discipline shape its position within a more selective materials market backdrop.
MP Materials Draws Rare Earth Focus Amid Market Volatility
June 11, 2026 12:23 PM PDT| By Anmol KhazanchiRare earth demand, supply-chain development, and execution discipline are shaping the market view around strategic minerals as volatility keeps attention on fundamentals.
Century Aluminum Faces Power Cost Test In Metals Market
June 11, 2026 12:13 PM PDT| By Anmol KhazanchiCentury Aluminum remains tied to aluminum production economics as power costs, industrial demand, pricing trends, margin discipline, and balance-sheet flexibility shape its market position.
Trump Denies Iranian Media Claims on Peace Deal Terms Amid New Drone Attack Allegations
June 12, 2026 08:21 PM PDT| By Nitish KishorKey Highlights
Is S&P 500 Valuation Scrutiny Weighing on Ecolab's Premium?
June 11, 2026 03:08 AM PDT| By Anmol KhazanchiEcolab’s role in the S&P 500 Index highlights its water and hygiene services, with valuation discussions shaped by financial metrics, sector positioning, and operational consistency.
Gold After the Ceasefire: Safe-Haven Metal Recalibrates
June 10, 2026 01:21 PM PDT| By Anmol KhazanchiGold’s retreat has cooled safe-haven momentum, but miners remain supported by central-bank demand, elevated bullion levels, disciplined costs, and ongoing interest in precious metal exposure.
Lithium's Second Wind: Battery Metals Recharge Amid EV Demand
June 10, 2026 01:15 PM PDT| By Anmol KhazanchiBattery metals are regaining attention as supply discipline improves, electric vehicle demand expands, and mining companies strengthen exposure to critical materials essential for future energy systems.
Crude Oil Slides Below $85 as US-Iran Peace Hopes Reach Eight-Week High
June 12, 2026 08:21 PM PDT| By Nitish KishorOil markets extended their decline on Friday as crude slipped below the $85 mark, marking the steepest weekly drop in two months. The sell-off reflected mounting investor confidence that the prolonged standoff between the United States and Iran could be approaching a resolution.
Copper's Quiet Surge: Why the Red Metal Is Back In Focus?
June 10, 2026 01:09 PM PDT| By Anmol KhazanchiCopper and industrial metals face dollar pressure, while electrification, grid expansion, data centers, and clean energy demand keep diversified miners central to the materials market story.
Cleveland-Cliffs And Nucor Face Mixed Steel Market Signals
June 09, 2026 11:27 AM PDT| By Anmol KhazanchiSteelmakers face a mixed demand backdrop as infrastructure and electrification support long-term needs, while construction, manufacturing, automotive shifts, and trade uncertainty keep the outlook more complex.
Gold Miners Stay In Focus As Precious Metals Remain Elevated
June 09, 2026 11:23 AM PDT| By Anmol KhazanchiGold remains supported by defensive demand, central bank accumulation, and macro uncertainty, keeping major miners in focus as precious metals maintain a strong market backdrop.
ChatGPT Hits One Billion Monthly Users as Rivals Claude and Meta AI Post Triple-Digit Growth
June 12, 2026 08:21 PM PDT| By Nitish KishorKey Highlights
Can Freeport-McMoRan Ride Copper’s Next Big Demand Wave?
June 09, 2026 11:18 AM PDT| By Anmol KhazanchiCopper demand from electrification, AI data centers, power grids, and renewable energy is rising as mine supply remains constrained, keeping Freeport-McMoRan central to the market story.
Pan American Silver and Peers Face a Wild Silver Shakeout
June 08, 2026 12:21 PM PDT| By Anmol KhazanchiSilver miners remain volatile as a sharp pullback tests the rally, while physical tightness, industrial demand, supply deficits, production discipline, and balance-sheet strength shape market attention.
Copper Miners Heat Up As Freeport-McMoRan Leads The Charge
June 08, 2026 12:16 PM PDT| By Anmol KhazanchiCopper miners are drawing attention as tight supply, electrification demand, data center growth, infrastructure spending, and major expansion projects reshape the red metal’s market outlook.
US Consumer Sentiment Rebounds From Record Low as Gasoline Prices Ease
June 12, 2026 08:20 PM PDT| By Nitish KishorUS consumer confidence edged higher in early June, with the closely watched University of Michigan sentiment gauge climbing to 48.9 from May's all-time low of 44.8. The reading exceeded analyst forecasts of 46, marking a tentative break from months of deteriorating household morale.
Nicola Mining and the Competitive Dynamics of the Mining Sector
June 07, 2026 06:32 PM PDT| By Anmol KhazanchiNicola Mining remains connected to resource development, commodity markets, and broader mining industry trends within the basic materials sector.
What’s Driving Southern Copper Corporation Today?
June 06, 2026 12:04 AM PDT| By Anmol KhazanchiSouthern Copper Corporation remains in focus as copper balances, smelting operations, project pipelines, costs, dividends, industrial demand, and balance-sheet flexibility shape its metals and mining profile.