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Oil Jumps on Hormuz Tension, VIX Slips as Equity Hedging Stays Cool
Brent crude jumped 3.8% on Hormuz supply fears, yet the VIX fell 4.2% to 15.15, signaling limited equity hedging. S&P 500 slipped 0.18%, while payrolls forecast 80K.
Dow Advances as Tech Spending Bets Fuel Mixed Market Close
The Dow advanced on AI spending expectations, while the Nasdaq slipped. Amgen, Lilly, and Disney rose; SpaceX and AMD fell. Markets await Friday's jobs report.
Hecla Mining Jumps 8% on Strong Cash Flow Despite Lower Silver Prices
Hecla Mining (HL) shares gained 8% after reporting near-record free cash flow in Q2, despite a drop in revenue. The company also paid off its remaining senior notes.
Coeur Mining Surges on Q2 Hopes, Acquisition Complicates EPS Outlook
Coeur Mining shares rise 7.7% to $17.46 as investors await Q2 results, with the recent acquisition altering per-share calculations.
2027 Social Security COLA Projected at 3.6%-3.8%, Adding $50B to Outlays
Initial estimates put the 2027 Social Security COLA at 3.6%-3.8%, boosting average monthly benefits by $75-$79 and adding ~$50 billion in annual outlays, with modest consumer impact.
Coeur Mining's Q2 Outlook: Revenue Surge Meets Margin Squeeze
Coeur Mining is expected to report a 39-45% revenue surge in Q2, but EPS is projected to drop 25-28% due to share dilution from the New Gold acquisition, squeezing margins.
BP North Sea Exit, AI Surge Reshape Global Markets
BP announced North Sea asset divestment, while AI stocks fueled a record KOSPI surge. US futures advanced on easing inflation and robust GDP, with Big Tech earnings boosting optimism.
Laramide Resources Unveils Strong Uranium Economics; Key Petroleum, Kaili Resources Rise
Laramide Resources (ASX: LAM) released a Preliminary Economic Assessment for Westmoreland showing strong returns. Key Petroleum and Kaili Resources also posted notable gains.
Dow Plunges Over 1,100 Points on Fed Stance, Caterpillar and Goldman Sachs Lead Decline
The Dow Jones Industrial Average tumbled roughly 1,150 points, driven by steep losses in Caterpillar and Goldman Sachs after the Federal Reserve voted to hold rates steady.
Wall Street Suffers Steep Losses as Fed Holds Rates Steady
U.S. stocks dropped sharply Wednesday after the Fed held rates steady and oil prices surged, with the Dow losing over 1,150 points as AI hardware stocks led declines.
2027 Social Security COLA Estimate Slashed to 3.7%, Reducing Benefit Payouts by $16.6 Billion
The projected 2027 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment has been reduced to 3.7%, down from 4.7%, trimming estimated benefit increases by $16.6 billion annually.
Global Tech Sell-Off Deepens as AI Jitters and Chip Rout Shake Markets
US futures fell sharply on Tuesday as a sell-off in chip stocks and growing AI concerns weighed on sentiment. Nvidia dropped 5%, losing $250 billion in value, while the KOSPI tumbled 10.8%.
Oil Prices Ease as Iran De-escalation Fades War Rally
Oil prices retreated further on Tuesday as a pause in US military action against Iran prompted traders to prioritize diplomatic solutions over supply disruptions.
XRP Dips to $1.08 as ETF Inflows Lag Behind Trading Volume
XRP slipped 2.6% to $1.0828 on Kraken, underperforming major peers. Weekly US spot ETF inflows were less than 1% of daily trading volume, even as 24-hour turnover surged 98.5% to $986.5 million.
Coeur Mining Shares Edge Up in After-Hours Trading as Silver Price Divergence Takes Center Stage Ahead of August Earnings
Coeur Mining shares gained in after-hours trading, with silver spot prices 29.5% below Q1 realized levels. The August 5 earnings report will mark the first full quarter including New Afton and Rainy River.
Hecla Mining Lags Silver Rally as Earnings Forecasts Slump Ahead of Q2 Report
Hecla Mining shares declined 0.8% even as spot silver rose 1.3%, with Q2 earnings forecasts slashed by 22% over the past three months. The company reports after the bell on Aug. 4.
Hecla Mining Rallies 5.7% Despite Cash Conversion Hurdles Ahead of Q2 Report
Hecla Mining (HL) gained 5.7% over the week, outperforming silver ETFs, but faces cash conversion headwinds and lower Q2 silver prices ahead of its Aug. 4 earnings report.
Hecla Mining Outperforms Silver Peers Ahead of Q2 Earnings Report
Hecla Mining (NYSE:HL) shares have risen 5.5% since July 16, outperforming silver and industry peers. Q2 earnings on August 4 will test if cash flow held up despite softer silver prices.
Coeur Mining Gains on Efficient Las Chispas Drilling Plan
Coeur Mining (CDE) shares climbed 3.5% after announcing a 2026 exploration budget that shows Las Chispas drilling costs are 38% lower per meter than Palmarejo.
Coeur Mining Market Cap Ties Pan American Silver Ahead of Key Cash Flow Report
Coeur Mining's market cap edges past Pan American Silver as investors await Q2 results on August 5 to assess cash flow from recently acquired mines.
Hecla Mining Soars 7% as Silver Rally Fuels Investor Optimism
Hecla Mining shares rallied 7% on Tuesday, outpacing a 4.1% gain in silver, as investors eye the company's cash conversion amid rising capital spending.
ASX 200 Gains as Commodity Stocks Rally; Wall Street Futures Up
The ASX 200 advanced as gold, copper, and uranium stocks rallied. Wall Street futures gained as traders assessed earnings and inflation risks.
Transocean Stock Gains Tighten Merger Arbitrage Spread on Valaris Deal
Transocean shares gained 4.3%, tightening the merger arbitrage spread on its Valaris acquisition to 2.15%. The implied annualized return is 11.2% before costs.
Chip Rebound Powers Wall Street Higher, but Nasdaq Breadth Remains Weak
Wall Street closed higher Tuesday, led by a 5.5% surge in chip stocks, though Nasdaq breadth remained weak with 103 new lows vs 41 new highs.
Hecla Mining Lags Silver by 29%, Q1 Revenue at Risk
Hecla Mining (NYSE:HL) underperforms silver with a 29% price gap, pressuring its Q1 run rate. Shares fell 9.4% last week, while silver rose 4.8%.
Rio Tinto Drops 1% on Steep H2 Shipment Target Despite Strong Q2
Rio Tinto shares fell 1.0% despite a solid Q2 iron ore beat, as the midpoint of full-year guidance implies a 172.8 million-tonne H2 sales target.
Aviva's 6% Yield and Strategic Growth Drive UK Market Focus
Aviva offers a 6% dividend yield with rising payouts, while Middle East tensions boost energy stocks and gold prices. U.S. futures edge up ahead of tech earnings.
AI Earnings in Focus as Wall Street Eyes Spending Signals
U.S. stocks slipped last week even as 90% of early reporters beat forecasts. This week, AI spending and geopolitical risks take center stage.
Hecla Mining Slips as Silver Prices Trail Q1 Realized Levels by 32%
Hecla Mining (HL) shares dipped as silver prices continued to trade 32% below the company's first-quarter realized average.
Gold Rebounds Past $4,000 as Oil Surge and Rate-Hike Fears Cap Gains
Gold climbed back above $4,000 on Friday, buoyed by bargain hunting, but remains under pressure from a 12% oil spike and rising Fed rate-hike expectations, with key support at $3,950.