Articles by Rebecca Torres
Venture Global Shares Retreat as Geopolitical Ease Tempers LNG Optimism
Venture Global shares declined as hopes for a Middle East ceasefire softened energy prices. The company's significant exposure to spot LNG markets amplifies its stock's volatility amid shifting supply dynamics.
Gold Surges on Ceasefire Hopes, Rate Outlook Shift
Spot gold climbed 2.4% to $4,582.18 an ounce Wednesday, fueled by a sharp drop in oil prices on hopes for U.S.-Iran diplomatic talks. The rally eased pressure from inflation concerns, pushing down expectations for a Federal Reserve rate hike.
B2Gold Shares Recover Amid Gold Slump, But 2026 Cost Hurdles Emerge
B2Gold's U.S. shares rose 1% to $4.12, continuing a rebound, but remain down nearly 15% from last week. The company forecasts increased costs and lower output for 2026.
Brent Crude Surges Past $104 as Hormuz Disruption Sparks Supply Crisis
Oil prices rebounded sharply Tuesday, with Brent crude climbing $4.62 to $104.56 per barrel after Iran denied diplomatic talks and critical Gulf shipping routes remained severely constrained.
European Gas Prices Retreat Amid Qatar Supply Shock, Storage Concerns Mount
European natural gas benchmarks declined Tuesday but stayed well above last month's levels after QatarEnergy invoked force majeure on LNG contracts, reducing export capacity. Storage levels are low, with Shell cautioning about possible supply shortfalls.
Silver Holds Near $70 Amid Geopolitical Tensions and Rate Uncertainty
Silver prices held near $70 an ounce on Tuesday, influenced by Middle East tensions and interest rate risks. The market faces a sixth consecutive annual supply deficit in 2026, amplifying price swings.
Gold Stalls Near $4,400 as Rising Yields, Oil Pressure Safe-Haven Appeal
Gold steadied near $4,409 an ounce Tuesday following a sharp decline to a four-month low, pressured by climbing bond yields and energy costs that are undermining its safe-haven status.
Denison Mines Gains on Partner's Uranium Find, Phoenix Mine Development Advances
Denison Mines shares advanced after joint venture partner Cosa Resources reported a significant radioactive intercept at the Murphy Lake North project. Concurrently, Denison is moving forward with site preparation for its major Phoenix in-situ recovery uranium mine.
Venture Global Surges on Vitol LNG Pact Amid Qatar Supply Disruption
Venture Global's stock climbed 7.5% following a new five-year LNG sales agreement with Vitol, with supply concerns mounting after QatarEnergy declared force majeure on some contracts.
Coeur Mining Unveils Major Capital Return Plan After New Gold Acquisition
Coeur Mining has finalized its acquisition of New Gold, revealing a $750 million share repurchase program and its first-ever cash dividend. The company also significantly raised its 2026 production guidance.
Gold Stabilizes Near $4,400 After Historic 8% Plunge
Spot gold traded near $4,400 on Tuesday, stabilizing after Monday's dramatic 8% decline—one of its steepest drops in years. The metal has fallen approximately 18% since late February.