Rebecca Torres

Rebecca Torres

Commodities & Forex Analyst

Rebecca Torres covers commodities and foreign exchange markets at StockTi. She holds a Master's degree in International Economics from Georgetown University and spent four years as a commodities strategist at a global investment bank. Rebecca tracks oil, gold, agricultural futures, and major currency pairs, providing readers with data-driven analysis of supply-demand dynamics and geopolitical factors that drive commodity and FX prices.

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Battalion Oil Holds Gains After 114% Surge as Strait of Hormuz Tensions Fuel Oil Rally
Commodities

Battalion Oil Holds Gains After 114% Surge as Strait of Hormuz Tensions Fuel Oil Rally

Battalion Oil shares steadied in premarket trading after a massive 114% rally, mirroring a sharp rise in oil prices driven by escalating Middle East tensions and shipping disruptions near the Strait of Hormuz.

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Rio Tinto Shares Slide on Geopolitical Tensions, Company Advances Projects
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Rio Tinto Shares Slide on Geopolitical Tensions, Company Advances Projects

Rio Tinto shares declined more than 2% in early London trading, pressured by broader market losses amid heightened Middle East tensions. The company simultaneously moved forward with a major mineral sands restart and a critical minerals pilot plant.

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Shell Gains as Oil Rises on Middle East Tensions; Legal Setback Noted
Commodities

Shell Gains as Oil Rises on Middle East Tensions; Legal Setback Noted

Shell's stock advanced as Brent crude climbed for a third session due to escalating Middle East tensions. Separately, the company lost a legal bid to overturn an arbitration award in an LNG contract dispute.

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Shell Gains as Oil Rises on Middle East Tensions; Legal Setback Noted
Commodities

Shell Gains as Oil Rises on Middle East Tensions; Legal Setback Noted

Shell's stock edged higher Tuesday, tracking a rally in oil prices driven by Middle East supply concerns. Separately, a New York judge rejected Shell's attempt to overturn an arbitration loss in a dispute with LNG producer Venture Global.

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Sunrise Energy Metals shares decline following Syerston project update
Commodities

Sunrise Energy Metals shares decline following Syerston project update

Sunrise Energy Metals Ltd shares dropped 3.6% to A$7.69 after publishing an updated feasibility study for its Syerston scandium project, with development capital estimated at US$120 million.

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Sunrise Energy Metals Shares Dip on Updated Syerston Scandium Project Study
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Sunrise Energy Metals Shares Dip on Updated Syerston Scandium Project Study

Sunrise Energy Metals Ltd (ASX:SRL) shares declined following the release of an updated feasibility study for its Syerston scandium project, which outlines a US$120 million capital requirement and a mid-2028 production target.

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PLS Group Shares Tumble 6.8% Amid Broad Lithium Sector Retreat

PLS Group Limited shares declined 6.8% to A$4.80, snapping a recent advance and falling below the A$5 level. The drop coincided with a broader retreat in lithium stocks amid heightened market volatility.

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Santos Rises on Oil Rally, Sets Dividend FX Rates
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Santos Rises on Oil Rally, Sets Dividend FX Rates

Santos Ltd. shares advanced alongside a surge in oil prices driven by escalating Middle East tensions. The energy producer also confirmed foreign exchange rates for its upcoming US-dollar dividend payment.

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Santos Rises on Oil Rally; Dividend FX Rates Confirmed
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Santos Rises on Oil Rally; Dividend FX Rates Confirmed

Santos Ltd shares advanced on Tuesday, buoyed by a third consecutive surge in crude oil prices driven by escalating Middle East tensions. The energy producer also finalized foreign exchange rates for its upcoming US-dollar denominated final dividend.

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Fortescue Leads ASX Decline Amid Iron Ore Volatility, China Data Awaited
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Fortescue Leads ASX Decline Amid Iron Ore Volatility, China Data Awaited

Fortescue Metals Group underperformed major mining peers on Tuesday, falling 4.49% to A$19.58. The decline comes amid choppy iron ore markets and anticipation of critical Chinese manufacturing data and policy targets.

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Fortescue Leads Iron Ore Slump as China Data, Shipping Risks Weigh
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Fortescue Leads Iron Ore Slump as China Data, Shipping Risks Weigh

Fortescue Metals Group underperformed major miners, dropping 4.49% as iron ore prices softened. Market attention turns to China's manufacturing data and annual policy announcements, with shipping risks adding pressure.

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ConocoPhillips Leads Energy Rally as Middle East Tensions Spike Oil
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ConocoPhillips Leads Energy Rally as Middle East Tensions Spike Oil

ConocoPhillips shares climbed 4.2% to $118.24, leading U.S. oil majors higher after Brent crude surged 6.7% to $77.74 a barrel due to Middle East supply disruptions. The U.S. government is expected to announce measures Tuesday to address the price shock.

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