The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) on Wednesday closed down -0.74%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI) (DIA) closed down -0.63%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed down -0.84%.  March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26) fell -0.71%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQH26) fell -0.89%. Stock indexes retreated on Wednesday, with the S&P 500, the Dow Jones Industrial Average, and the Nasdaq 100 sliding to 1.5-week lows.  The weakness in chip stocks and data storage companies led the broader market lower ...

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Copper had its best year since 2009, fueled by near-term supply tightness and bets that demand for the metal key in electrification will outpace production. The red metal has notched a series of all-time highs in an end-of-year surge, rallying 42% on the London Metal Exchange this year. That makes it the best performer of the six industrial metals on the bourse. Prices dipped 1.1% Wednesday, the last trading day of 2025. The latest gains also have been driven by traders rushing to ship copper to the US ...

Core Viewpoint - Copper has experienced its best performance since 2009, driven by supply tightness and increasing demand for electrification applications, with a 42% rally on the London Metal Exchange in 2025 [1][3]. Group 1: Price Performance - Copper prices surged to record highs, reaching $12,960 per ton, making it the best performer among six industrial metals [1][6]. - Prices dipped by 1.1% on the last trading day of 2025 [1]. Group 2: Supply and Demand Dynamics - Anticipation of potential tariffs on primary copper in 2026 has led to over 650,000 tons of copper entering the US, creating tightness in supply outside the US [4]. - The expectation of US import tariffs has revived arbitrage trading, tightening availability in the market despite a slowdown in demand from China [3][4]. Group 3: Long-term Outlook - Despite current weakness in China's property market affecting copper demand, long-term growth in global copper consumption is expected, with estimates suggesting an increase of over one-third by 2035 [5][6]. - Key drivers for this growth include the transition to cleaner energy sources, increased adoption of electric vehicles, and the expansion of power grids [6].

Investors who may be looking for an absolutely incredible stock chart to hone in on before the end of the year have a few decent options to choose from. However, I'd put Ramaco Resources (METC) near the top of the list, given the stock's trough-to-peak move of more than 800% this year. Now, METC stock has since given up much of its earlier gains seen in October. However, shares of METC stock are still up around 74% on a year-to-date (YTD) basis so far in 2025, and could be poised for a big move higher in ...

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - December 31, 2025) - Lion Copper and Gold Corp. (CSE: LEO) (OTCQB: LCGMF) ("Lion CG", or the "Company") announces that it has amended an existing advisory services agreement to permit payment of advisory fees through the issuance of common shares of the Company in lieu of cash. The advisory agreement was originally entered into in April 2025 and provided for a monthly cash retainer of US$10,000 in exchange for advisory services, including strategic planning, c ...

Market Performance - The S&P 500 Index is down -0.33%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index is down -0.35%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index is down -0.34% [1] - Stock indexes are experiencing declines, with the S&P 500 and Dow Jones reaching 1-week lows, and the Nasdaq 100 hitting a 1.5-week low [2] - Trading activity is subdued with volumes below normal due to market closures in Germany and Japan for the New Year's holiday [3] Sector Performance - Weakness in chip stocks and data storage companies is contributing to the broader market decline [2] - Mining stocks are also sliding, with gold prices falling to a 2.5-week low and silver prices dropping more than -7% [2] Economic Indicators - US weekly initial unemployment claims unexpectedly fell by -16,000 to a 1-month low of 199,000, indicating a stronger labor market than anticipated [3] - Better-than-expected Chinese economic data supports global growth prospects, with the December manufacturing PMI rising +0.9 to 50.1, and the non-manufacturing PMI increasing +0.7 to 50.2 [4] Seasonal Trends - Seasonal factors are bullish for stocks, with historical data showing the S&P 500 has risen 75% of the time in the last two weeks of December, averaging a 1.3% increase [5] - Market focus for the holiday-shortened week will be on US economic news, with expectations for the December S&P manufacturing PMI to remain at 51.8 [5] Global Market Overview - Overseas stock markets are mixed, with the Euro Stoxx 50 down -0.08% and China's Shanghai Composite up +0.09% [6]

December 30, 2025 12:22 PM GMT Zijin Mining Group (2899.HK, 2899 HK) Greater China Materials | China | Stock Rating | | | Overweight | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Industry View | | | Attractive | | | Price target | | | HK$46.10 | | | Up/downside to price target (%) | | | 30 | | | Shr price, close (Dec 30, 2025) | | | HK$35.36 | | | Mkt cap, curr (mn) | | | US$125,471 | | | Avg daily trading value (mn) | | | US$178 | | | Fiscal Year Ending | | 12/24 12/25e 12/26e 12/27e | | | | EPS (Rmb)** | 1.19 | 1 ...

As Wednesday, December 31st, 2025, draws to a close, the U.S. stock market is wrapping up a remarkably strong year, despite a relatively subdued final trading session. Major indices opened with slight downward pressure today, reflecting a cautious mood as investors consolidate gains and look ahead to the new year. The S&P 500 (SPX), Nasdaq Composite (IXIC), and Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) have all seen impressive annual growth, largely fueled by resilient corporate earnings and continued enthusiasm ...

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is down -0.15%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI) (DIA) is down -0.18%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is down -0.19%.  March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26) are down -0.17%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQH26) are down -0.22%. Stock indexes are under pressure today, with the Dow Jones Industrials sliding to a 1-week low and the Nasdaq 100 falling to a 1.5-week low.  The weakness in the Magnificent Seven technology stocks is leading the broader market low ...