Gold Check-In Before Government Funding Vote: NEM, HMY

Core Viewpoint - Safe-haven traders are focusing on a bill vote that could fund the U.S. government through January, leading to an increase in December-dated gold futures, which are up 2.3% at $4,213.10 [1] Company Summaries Newmont Corporation (NEM) - NEM shares are up 3.8% at $93.44, marking a sixth consecutive daily gain and approaching the record high of $98.58 reached on October 16 [2] - The stock has been on a long-term uptrend, supported by the ascending 80-day moving average [2] Harmony Gold Mining Company Ltd (HMY) - HMY shares have increased by 6.1%, trading at $18.97, and are set for a fourth consecutive rise [4] - The stock has shown a remarkable 131% year-to-date gain and is in recovery after a decline from the October 16 record peak of $22.25, having bounced off the 180-day trendline earlier this month [4]