Key Takeaways ARMN shares jumped 62.3% in 3 months, beating both industry and broader market performance. Higher gold prices and strong production are boosting ARMN's profitability and growth prospects. ARMN trades at a 67% discount to the industry, with cash flow funding key expansion projects.Aris Mining Corporation (ARMN) shares have shot up 62.3% over the past three months, outperforming the Zacks Mining – Gold industry’s rise of 19.6% and the S&P 500’s increase of 7.5%. The rally has been driven by a ...

6 June 2025 OPEC+ isn't done yet with big supply hikes OPEC+ presses on: At its 31 May meeting, OPEC+ confirmed that it will increase its quota by 411kbd for July, equivalent to three monthly output increases and the same as May/June. The move was largely priced in as was in line with our expectations – see Oil markets: OPEC+ meeting preview: Big hikes come in threes (22 May). We now expect OPEC+ to go ahead with another two big hikes in August and September for 411kbd and 274kbd respectively, compressing f ...

Global Commodities Research 06 June 2025 J P M O R G A N Global Commodities The Week in Commodities This is a summary note that consolidates the latest views of our global commodity strategists published over the week; to read detailed reports, refer to the hyperlinks. It also contains hyperlinks to other related research/podcasts on the global commodities market. Oil Markets Weekly: Snakes and ladders: five steps down, two steps up At Any Rate: Agri market globetrotting, outlook and risks ahead In this epi ...

Key Takeaways Both MDU and SWX benefit from rising natural gas demand and interest rate cuts. MDU posts a higher ROE at 9.86% vs. SWX's 6.76%, and maintains a lower debt-to-capital ratio than its peer. In the past three months, MDU stock has lost 0.5% compared with SWX's 2.3% decline.Natural gas distribution pipelines play a vital role in delivering natural gas from intrastate and interstate transmission pipelines to consumers through small-diameter pipelines. The natural gas network in the United States ...

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Flash | 05 Jun 2025 10:46:21 ET │ 13 pages China Battery Materials Lithium into 1st week of June – Supply is the key swing factor as of now CITI'S TAKE National "trade-in" subsidy has reportedly suspended in some provinces, earlier than expected vs est. end of 2025 (Sohu.com, 27-May). Though there should be downward pressure on NEV demand, we estimate impact will be relatively limited as (1) OEMs are offering another round of price discount, and (2) marginal impact of subsidy has been diminishing due to hig ...

Core Insights - The energy sector is highlighted as a key area for investment, particularly due to recent oil inventory data indicating significant supply-demand dynamics [1][2][3] Oil Inventory and Market Dynamics - The U.S. oil inventory has seen its largest decline since December 2024, suggesting reduced need for oil storage amid economic slowdowns [3] - This decline in inventory could lead to price spikes if new demand emerges, indicating potential bottlenecks in the market [3] Company-Specific Insights Transocean Ltd. - Transocean's stock is currently priced at $2.76, with a 12-month price forecast of $4.58, representing a 66.24% upside [5] - The stock is trading at only 44% of its 52-week high, indicating that it has absorbed negative news, positioning it well for recovery as oil prices rise [6] - Analysts project a potential earnings per share (EPS) increase from a current net loss of $0.10 to $0.06, supporting the bullish outlook [8] Helmerich & Payne Inc. - Helmerich & Payne's stock is currently at $16.69, with a 12-month price forecast of $27.73, also indicating a 66.18% upside [10] - Institutional investment has increased significantly, with Vanguard Group acquiring a stake worth $286.2 million, representing 11% of the company [10] - Analysts forecast an EPS increase from $0.02 to $0.76 for the second quarter of 2025, reflecting confidence in the drilling sector [13] Occidental Petroleum Co. - Occidental Petroleum's stock is currently priced at $42.57, with a 12-month price forecast of $53.14, indicating a 24.82% upside [14] - There has been a 4.5% decline in short interest, suggesting a shift in investor sentiment towards bullishness [15] - Institutional buying has surged, with $1.1 billion in the most recent quarter and $1.7 billion in the previous quarter, indicating strong confidence in the stock and the energy sector [16]

A Tesla Inc TSLA analyst cuts delivery estimates for the electric vehicle giant as more reports show weakened demand.The Tesla Analyst: Goldman Sachs analyst Mark Delaney maintained a Neutral rating on Tesla and lowered the price target from $295 to $285.Read Also: Tesla Q1 Misses Estimates As Tariff Pressures Weigh On Outlook, Lower-Cost EVs Still On TrackThe Analyst Takeaways: Tesla is showing weak demand in several top countries, Delaney said in a new investor note."We're lowering our Tesla vehicle deliv ...

Core Insights - Newmont Corporation (NEM) and Kinross Gold Corporation (KGC) are significant players in the gold mining industry, with global operations and diversified portfolios. Gold prices, while down from April 2025 highs, remain favorable due to safe-haven demand amid trade and geopolitical uncertainties, currently above $3,300 per ounce [1][2]. Gold Market Dynamics - Gold prices have increased approximately 28% this year, driven by aggressive trade policies, global trade tensions, and central bank accumulation of gold reserves. Prices peaked at $3,500 per ounce on April 22, 2025, amid calls for interest rate cuts [3]. Newmont Corporation (NEM) - Newmont is actively investing in growth projects, including the Tanami Expansion 2 in Australia and the Ahafo North expansion in Ghana, aimed at increasing production capacity and extending mine life [5]. - The acquisition of Newcrest Mining Limited has enhanced Newmont's portfolio, generating $500 million in annual run-rate synergies and creating a multi-decade production profile [6]. - Newmont has divested non-core assets, generating total after-tax cash proceeds of $4.3 billion, which includes $1.7 billion from three assets sold in March 2025 and $850 million from additional sales [7]. - The company reported liquidity of $8.8 billion at the end of Q1 2025, with operating cash flow increasing 162% year-over-year to around $2 billion [8]. - Newmont returned $1 billion to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases and reduced debt by $1 billion since the beginning of 2025, maintaining a long-term debt-to-capitalization ratio of around 20% [10]. Kinross Gold Corporation (KGC) - Kinross has a strong production profile with key projects like Great Bear in Ontario and Round Mountain Phase X in Nevada, expected to enhance production and cash flow [11]. - Tasiast and Paracatu are the main contributors to Kinross's cash flow, with Tasiast being the lowest-cost asset and achieving record production in 2024 [12]. - Kinross ended Q1 2025 with liquidity of approximately $2.3 billion and generated record free cash flows of around $1.3 billion in 2024 [13]. - The company repaid $800 million of debt in 2024, reducing net debt to around $540 million, with a long-term debt-to-capitalization ratio of 14.4% [14]. Stock Performance and Valuation - Year-to-date, NEM stock has increased by 46.5%, while KGC stock has risen by 66.8%, outperforming the Zacks Mining – Gold industry's increase of 54.4% [15]. - NEM trades at a forward 12-month earnings multiple of 12.59, approximately 10% below the industry average of 14X, while KGC trades at a premium with a multiple of 13.37 [18][20]. - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for NEM's 2025 sales and EPS indicates a year-over-year rise of 2% and 20.1%, respectively, while KGC's estimates imply growth of 15.3% and 63.2% [21][24]. Investment Considerations - Both Newmont and Kinross are well-positioned to benefit from favorable gold prices, demonstrating strong financial performance and commitment to shareholder returns. Newmont is viewed as a more attractive investment due to its valuation and higher dividend yield [25].

June 6, 2025 12:19 AM GMT REITs | North America NAREIT Recap: Not Quite Duty Free But Better We highlight key stock and sector takeaways across +38 meetings Key Takeaways Apartments: Fundamental tailwinds for apartment REITs continued to shine through at NAREIT: 1) deliveries are declining and the lack of recent starts supports the thesis that supply will remain materially lower for the next 2-3+ years; and 2) we see solid job growth combined with greater relative affordability, driven by low levels of for- ...