Articles by Rebecca Torres
Glencore Stock Holds Ground as Rio Tinto Merger Talks Collapse
Glencore shares stabilized after Rio Tinto withdrew from acquisition discussions. Investors now focus on potential asset sales ahead of the company's annual results.
Wilmar Shares Dip Amid Palm Oil Retreat; Key Data and Earnings Loom
Wilmar International shares declined 0.9% to S$3.44, tracking a broader Singapore market pullback. Investor focus shifts to upcoming Malaysian palm oil data and the company's full-year results.
Lynas Rare Earths Extends Losses Amid Broad Market Selloff
Lynas Rare Earths shares fell 3.2% to A$14.27, extending a two-day decline as the S&P/ASX 200 dropped 2.0%. Investors eye rare earths pricing and operational stability ahead of Monday's session.
PLS Shares Slide 10% Amid Lithium Price Drop, Interim Results Loom
PLS Group Limited shares fell sharply last week, closing at A$4.12, as lithium prices declined and broader market sentiment weakened. Investors await interim results scheduled for February 19.
Cyclone Disrupts Key Iron Ore Port, Fortescue Shares Face Pressure
Fortescue Metals' stock is under scrutiny as Tropical Cyclone Mitchell forces the closure of Port Hedland, threatening iron ore shipments. The miner's half-year results are due later this month.
Cyclone Disrupts BHP's Iron Ore Exports Ahead of Key Earnings Report
BHP's iron ore shipments face disruption as Cyclone Mitchell forces port closures in Western Australia's Pilbara region. The timing coincides with the miner's upcoming half-year results.
PetroChina A-Shares Outperform as Oil Prices Rebound on Geopolitical Tensions
PetroChina's Class A shares rose 2.3% to 10.77 yuan, outpacing the broader Shanghai market decline, as Brent crude climbed to $68.05. Traders are monitoring U.S.-Iran talks and new EU sanctions.
Materials Sector Rallies as Copper Hits $5.88, Eyes on Jobs and CPI Data
The materials sector surged Friday, led by miners, with copper rising to $5.88 per pound. Investors now await key labor and inflation reports next week that could impact commodity prices.
Geopolitical Tensions Fuel Energy Sector Gains as Oil Prices Rebound
U.S. energy stocks advanced as oil prices recovered amid Middle East tensions and supply concerns, with key producers adjusting strategies.
Ucore Rare Metals Surges on U.S. Critical Minerals Policy Momentum
Ucore Rare Metals shares rebounded sharply Friday, climbing 14.7% as investors anticipate details of a major U.S. stockpiling initiative. The move follows recent volatility in the rare earths sector.
Natural Gas Prices Face Downward Pressure Amid Warmer Forecasts and Rising Supply
U.S. natural gas futures declined 2.5% to $3.422/mmBtu as forecasts for milder weather and increased drilling activity weighed on the market. Traders are monitoring upcoming weather models and storage data.
Energy Stocks Rally on Middle East Tensions, Refinery Labor Deal
U.S. energy equities advanced Friday as crude prices rose amid renewed geopolitical concerns. Major producers and refiners posted gains, though localized labor disputes persist.