The weekly 2/22 327.50-strike put is popular todayBiogen Inc (NASDAQ:BIIB) stock is sinking, after Stifel downgraded it to "hold" from "buy," and cut its price target by $51 to to $346. The brokerage firm expressed concern over BIIB's Alzheimer's drug after Roche Holding ended late-stage trials for similar treatments targeting beta-amyloid last month, as well as a patent review for its multiple sc...Read More
In a belated response to falling fresh-water levels in desert areas, Chile is moving to protect a natural resource that has been depleted after decades of mining activity.With complaints from local communities rising and the effects of climate change worsening, the world's largest copper producer is planning to implement measures that will make it more difficult for miners to pump fresh water.Chil...Read More
In a belated response to falling fresh-water levels in desert areas, Chile is moving to protect a natural resource that has been depleted after decades of mining activity.With complaints from local communities rising and the effects of climate change worsening, the world's largest copper producer is planning to implement measures that will make it more difficult for miners to pump fresh water.Chil...Read More
This news follows a damning Reuters report from DecemberThe shares of Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) are down 1% at $135, at last check, after the consumer products giant said it received subpoenas from the U.S. Department of Justice and Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) in relation to litigation over alleged asbestos in its talc-based products, including its Baby Powder brand. This follows a dam...Read More
"The European Central Bank's profit rose in 2018 thanks to more interest income from the bonds acquired via QE #ecb https://t.co/efXGdsZNpA via @markets"Read full newsRead More
West Fraser Timber (Mostly Sunny; WFT) gapped down 2.23% on February 13th after reporting Q4 results after the close on the 12th. Although it traded as low as $67 on the day, it managed to close towards the high end its range at $72.78. However, the stock has continued to slide in the days since. The question is: will it be able to gather some steam and make a rebound?The stock, which is a member...Read More
The pizza chain reported disappointing same-store sales growthThe shares of Domino's Pizza, Inc. (NYSE:DPZ) are down 9.5% at $252.13 in early trading, after the restaurant concern reported earnings and same-store sales growth that fell short of analysts' estimates. The company cited competition from both food delivery services and other pizza companies as reasons for the miss. Today, DPZ stock is...Read More
Is copper finally about to break up out of its well-trodden seven-month range?London Metal Exchange (LME) three-month copper came tantalisingly close on Wednesday with a mini-surge to $6,426.50, challenging the upper band of the $5,725 to $6,440 range that has defined the market since July 2018.The market was regrouping Thursday around the $6,380 level.Glencore set the ball rolling with an announc...Read More
Is copper finally about to break up out of its well-trodden seven-month range?London Metal Exchange (LME) three-month copper came tantalisingly close on Wednesday with a mini-surge to $6,426.50, challenging the upper band of the $5,725 to $6,440 range that has defined the market since July 2018.The market was regrouping Thursday around the $6,380 level.Glencore set the ball rolling with an announc...Read More
Mr. Jeffrey Pontius reportsCORVUS GOLD EXPANDS MOTHER LODE DEPOSIT TO THE EAST, WEST AND AT DEPTH BELOW PIT BOTTOM WITH THICK OXIDE MINERALIZATION TO DEPTHCorvus Gold Inc. has received results from eight holes targeting the eastern, western and below-pit-bottom resource expansion potential at the Mother Lode deposit in Nevada (please see attached table).Results continue to show high potential for...Read More
Mr. Jeffrey Pontius reportsCORVUS GOLD EXPANDS MOTHER LODE DEPOSIT TO THE EAST, WEST AND AT DEPTH BELOW PIT BOTTOM WITH THICK OXIDE MINERALIZATION TO DEPTHCorvus Gold Inc. has received results from eight holes targeting the eastern, western and below-pit-bottom resource expansion potential at the Mother Lode deposit in Nevada (please see attached table).Results continue to show high potential for...Read More
* AMCU extends Sibanye gold strike to platinum* AngloGold, Lonmin, Harmony, Amplats served union strike notices* Lonmin shares down (Adds other firms, Sibanye comment, detail)Workers led by South Africa's Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (AMCU) plan to down tools at gold and platinum mines next week in support of colleagues at Sibanye-Stillwater who are striking over wages and job...Read More
* AMCU extends Sibanye gold strike to platinum* AngloGold, Lonmin, Harmony, Amplats served union strike notices* Lonmin shares down (Adds other firms, Sibanye comment, detail)Workers led by South Africa's Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (AMCU) plan to down tools at gold and platinum mines next week in support of colleagues at Sibanye-Stillwater who are striking over wages and job...Read More
FL stock is signaling a positive start todayAhead of its fourth-quarter earnings report, due before the market opens next Friday, March 1, Foot Locker, Inc. (NYSE:FL) unveiled its 2019 capital allocation plans, which include a 10% quarterly dividend hike and a $1.2 billion share buyback plan. In reaction, FL is trading up 2.3% ahead of the bell -- set to open in territory not seen since May 2017,...Read More
Gold miner Newmont Mining Corp beat analysts' estimates for quarterly profit on Thursday, boosted by higher gold production in its Colorado and Ghana mines and lower costs.The company is set to overtake Barrick Gold Corp as the world's largest gold producer following its acquisition of rival Goldcorp Inc, which is expected to close in the second quarter.Newmont's gold production rose nearly 8 perc...Read More
We're seeing mixed messages around EA's new "Anthem" gameIt's been an extremely volatile stretch for the shares of video game maker Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:EA), as they made a sharp rebound from their post-earnings lows near $80 earlier this month thanks to the exceptional reception around its "Apex Legends" game. By the numbers, the equity's 30-day historical volatility has moved up to 88.4%...Read More
Williamson is considered the biggest college star todayThe shares of Nike Inc (NYSE:NKE) are under pressure this morning, down 1.6% in electronic trading in the wake of a sneaker malfunction for the ages. Zion Williamson, the star freshman for Duke's basketball team and likely number one pick in the upcoming NBA draft, suffered a knee injury yesterday in a rivalry game against North Carolina, aft...Read More
* Share price eases after gains over last year* Supports independent body to oversee tailings dams* Still sees Brazil as favourable place to mine* Open to considering buybacks 'at right time' (Updates with share price, CEO comment, analysts)Anglo American reported on Thursday better than expected core earnings, driven by higher copper and coal prices, but said no financial performance was "worth a...Read More
Traders will also continue to monitor U.S.-China trade talksDow Jones Industrial Average (DJI) futures are slightly lower today, as Wall Street begins to digest an onslaught of economic data. So far, traders are reacting to the latest data on durable goods orders, with orders for core capital goods unexpectedly falling in December. In addition, the four-week moving average of weekly jobless claims...Read More
TORONTO - Today, Minister of Energy, Northern Development and Mines Greg Rickford released the following statement on Hydro One executive compensation: "Ontario's Government for the People has taken decisive action to bring Hydro One's executive compensation in line with levels with comparable utilities. "After receiving a proposal last week that included a CEO compensation cap of $2.775 millio...Read More