Investors should take Wall Street's view of a particular sector or stock with a grain of salt, as there are typically conflicts of interest behind these views. Think about it: if an analyst working for an investment bank decides that a company's future is bearish, that analyst could risk losing his or her job over a particular stock's rating. Still, if that company is a significant client of another of the bank's branches, that analyst could risk losing his or her job over a particular stock's rating.Howeve ...

The S&P 500 continues to enjoy a solid run as the improving macro environment, coupled with the AI optimism and recent stock upgrades, provides solid support for risk assets.Last week, Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) increased its year-end forecast for the S&P 500 Index to 5,600, up from the previous target of 5,200.This revision by one of the most important financial institutions is attributed to robust earnings growth from five major U.S. technology companies and a higher projected fair value price-to-earnings ra ...

Are stocks set to rip higher in the second half of 2024? Or will investors be in for a nasty October surprise? Market timing is tricky at any time, but particularly at a time when a single data point can swiftly swing investor sentiment from positive to negative or vice versa. That may be of interest to traders. However, buy-and-hold investors tend to follow a different plan. And that plan frequently includes finding blue chip stocks under $100.  Blue-chip stocks can have their moment, but they’re generally ...

The Industrial Products group has plenty of great stocks, but investors should always be looking for companies that are outperforming their peers. Alcoa (AA) is a stock that can certainly grab the attention of many investors, but do its recent returns compare favorably to the sector as a whole? Let's take a closer look at the stock's year-to-date performance to find out.Alcoa is one of 222 individual stocks in the Industrial Products sector. Collectively, these companies sit at #3 in the Zacks Sector Rank. ...

Loading...Loading...Morgan Stanley analyst Carlos De Alba has upgraded Freeport-McMoRan Inc FCX, Alcoa Corp AA, and Compañía de Minas Buenaventura SAA BVN to Overweight, citing persistent copper supply challenges and positive developments within these companies.Freeport-McMoRanDe Alba upgrades Freeport stock to Overweight. He expects the company to benefit from higher copper and gold prices, with a 26% upside to a $62 price target. FCX's delivery of the PT-FI smelter and the expected Grasberg mine agreement ...

Start Time: 09:10 January 1, 0000 9:35 AM ET Alcoa Corporation (NYSE:AA) JPMorgan Energy, Power and Renewables Conference June 18, 2024, 09:10 AM ET Company Participants Molly Beerman - EVP and CFO Conference Call Participants Unidentified Analyst Good morning, everyone, and welcome back to the 2024 JPMorgan Energy, Power and Renewables Conference. We are very grateful to be hosting Alcoa this morning, and we are joined by Molly Beerman, the company's CFO. And we have Jim Dwyer and Yolande Doctor from Inves ...

PALM BEACH, Fla., June 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FN Media Group News Commentary - The scrap metal markets are projected to continue to grow in the coming years. Scrap metals collected from various sources are raw materials used in metal recycling. Scrap metals are separated and processed several times to yield recycled metals. A report from Precision Reports said that the global Metal Recycling market was valued at US$ 292860 million in 2023 and is anticipated to reach US$ 386740 million by 2030, witness ...

Market Overview - The global vehicle armour materials market was valued at US$6.20 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.7% during the forecast period 2024-2034 [1] Key Drivers - The focus on weight reduction and mobility is a significant driver for the vehicle armour materials market, with military and law enforcement agencies seeking lightweight armour solutions that enhance fuel efficiency and mobility [2] - Advanced materials such as high-strength alloys, composites, and ceramics are being utilized to achieve weight reduction while maintaining high levels of protection [3] - The application of vehicle armour materials is expanding into civilian markets, with increasing demand in sectors like banking and VIP transportation [8] - Defence modernisation programs initiated by various countries are driving demand for advanced vehicle armour materials, focusing on upgrading military capabilities [9][10] - The expanding global military presence and operations are contributing to market growth, necessitating robust armoured vehicles for personnel safety in hostile environments [10][11] Innovations and Developments - Modern armoured vehicles require protection against a wide range of threats, leading to the development of hybrid armour systems and active protection systems [12][13] - Major players in the market are adopting strategies such as mergers and acquisitions, R&D investments, and new product launches to enhance their competitive position [14] Recent Developments - On March 11, 2024, Alumina Limited and Alcoa signed an agreement for an all-stock transaction [15] - On January 22, 2024, DuPont signed an exclusive agreement to supply body armour made with Kevlar® EXOTM aramid fibre to North American law enforcement departments [15]

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Great Quest Fertilizer Ltd. (TSX-V: GQ) (“Great Quest” or the “Company”) announces its intention to change its name to “Great Quest Gold Ltd.” (the “Name Change”). The Company’s ticker symbol will remain “GQ”. The Company will seek shareholder approval for the Name Change at its upcoming annual and general meeting of common shareholders scheduled for July 17, 2024 (the “AGM”). For further details regarding the AGM and/or other matters to be pres ...

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