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 ...

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / December 31, 2025 / NextSource Materials Inc. (TSX:NEXT) (OTCQB:NSRCF) ("NextSource" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the results of the Annual Meeting of Shareholders of the Company (the "Meeting") held virtually at 8:00 AM (Toronto time) on December 30, 2025. AGM Results The final voting results of the Meeting are set out below: 1. Election of Directors. The Company's shareholders elected each of the nominees as directors to serve until the next annual meeting of sh ...

Upgrades - Argus upgraded BHP Group (BHP) to Buy from Hold with a price target of $68, citing firming prices for iron ore, copper, and coal as the global economy improves [1] Downgrades - Jefferies downgraded Mereo BioPharma (MREO) to Hold from Buy with a price target of $0.50, down from $7, due to Setrusumab missing primary endpoints in trials [2] - RBC Capital downgraded DigitalBridge (DBRG) to Sector Perform from Outperform with a price target of $16, down from $23, following SoftBank's acquisition announcement at $16 per share [3] Initiations - Stephens initiated coverage of Commvault (CVLT) with an Overweight rating and a $162 price target, highlighting its evolution in data protection and transition to Software-as-a-Service [4] - Stephens initiated coverage of Rubrik (RBRK) with an Overweight rating and a $105 price target, noting its attractive growth outlook in data protection and data security [4] - Stephens initiated coverage of Varonis (VRNS) with an Equal Weight rating and a $40 price target, emphasizing its growth potential in data security as a Software-as-a-Service platform [4] - Freedom Capital initiated coverage of Ero Copper (ERO) with a Buy rating and a $32 price target, citing its high-grade, low-cost asset portfolio in Brazil [4] - H.C. Wainwright initiated coverage of Terra Innovatum (NKLR) with a Buy rating and a $25 price target, believing its use of off-the-shelf components will reduce regulatory barriers [4]

2025 has been a phenomenal year for SSR Mining, with the stock closing the year with nearly 215% gains. SSR Mining is among the largest gold producers in the U.S. With gold prices surging in 2025, reaching record highs in December, shares of SSR Mining also surged. However, there's more to the rally in SSR Mining, which may have also influenced Virtus Advisers' decision to load up on the gold stock in Q3.SSR Mining is a diversified precious metals producer with a global footprint, focusing on the exploratio ...

Core Viewpoint - B2Gold (BTG) shares have increased by 46.34% on a total return basis, outperforming the S&P 500, which rose by 18.41%, indicating a compelling investment opportunity in the mining sector [1]. Operational Execution - The investment outlook for B2Gold appears more favorable now compared to previous assessments, suggesting strong operational execution and potential for further growth in the mining industry [1].

Market Overview - U.S. stock markets are experiencing mixed premarket activity as 2025 comes to a close, following a three-day losing streak, despite significant annual gains driven by the AI and technology sectors [1][2] - Major U.S. market indexes are set to close 2025 with impressive annual gains: Nasdaq Composite is up approximately 21%, S&P 500 is up around 17%, and Dow Jones Industrial Average has climbed roughly 14% [5] Individual Stock Movements - Nike (NKE) shares rose 1.54% due to a significant stock purchase by CEO Elliott Hill [3] - Intel (INTC) gained 1.34% in premarket trading [3] - Autolus Therapeutics (AUTL) surged 5.35% after receiving a strategic upgrade from Needham & Co. [3] - Vanda Pharmaceuticals (VNDA) experienced a significant jump of 18.7% following FDA approval for its drug [3] - DigitalBridge Group (DBRG) shares surged 9.6% on news of acquisition by SoftBank Group Corp. valued at approximately $4 billion [13] - Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical (RARE) shares plunged 42.3% after disappointing Phase 3 trial results [13] - Tesla (TSLA) forecasted a decrease in fourth-quarter sales, expecting to sell 1.64 million vehicles in 2025 [13] Technology Sector Highlights - Nvidia (NVDA) remains a dominant player in AI, with ByteDance planning to increase spending on Nvidia's AI chips to ¥100 billion ($14 billion) in 2026 [13] - Meta Platforms (META) acquired AI startup Manus for over $2 billion [13] - Caterpillar (CAT) saw stock surges attributed to sales of generators related to AI infrastructure [13] Economic Data and Federal Reserve Insights - Initial Jobless Claims reported at 199,000, below the expected 220,000, indicating a slowing but stable labor market [7] - The Federal Reserve's recent meeting minutes revealed a divided debate on interest rate cuts, with expectations for further reductions in 2026 [6]

About this content About Angela Harmantas Angela Harmantas is an Editor at Proactive. She has over 15 years of experience covering the equity markets in North America, with a particular focus on junior resource stocks. Angela has reported from numerous countries around the world, including Canada, the US, Australia, Brazil, Ghana, and South Africa for leading trade publications. Previously, she worked in investor relations and led the foreign direct investment program in Canada for the Swedish government ...

Group 1 - U.S. stock futures are mostly lower, with Dow futures down approximately 0.01% [1] - Cybin Inc launched a $100 million at-the-market equity program with Cantor Fitzgerald, resulting in a 6.6% drop in shares to $8.00 in pre-market trading [1] Group 2 - Jefferson Capital Inc shares decreased by 7.2% to $21.08 in pre-market trading [2] - SMX PLC shares fell 6.8% to $47.95 after a significant decline of 39% on Tuesday [2] - Corcept Therapeutics Inc shares declined by 5.5% to $66.35 following a 12% drop on Tuesday [2] - NovaBay Pharmaceuticals Inc shares fell 4.8% to $5.90 in pre-market trading [2] - Americas Gold and Silver Corporation shares decreased by 4.7% to $5.09 [2] - Xpeng Inc – ADR shares slipped 4.5% to $20.32 after a 4% increase on Tuesday [2] - B&G Foods Inc shares fell 3.6% to $4.35 in pre-market trading [2] - Hecla Mining Co shares decreased by 3.3% to $18.85 in pre-market trading [2]

Diamond Hill Capital, an investment management company, released its “Mid Cap Strategy” third-quarter 2025 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. Markets continued their rally in the third quarter, with US stocks gaining over 8% as measured by the Russell 3000 Index. Small-cap stocks experienced the strongest quarterly performance, rising by more than 12%, whereas large-cap stocks increased by about 8%, and mid-cap stocks saw a gain of 5%. The strategy underperformed the Russell Midca ...

Core Viewpoint - Magna Mining Inc. has filed an independent technical report regarding the mineral resource estimate for the Levack Mine, enhancing transparency and compliance with industry standards [1][2]. Group 1: Technical Report Details - The technical report is prepared in accordance with National Instrument 43-101, ensuring adherence to standards for mineral project disclosures [2]. - The report is dated December 31, 2025, with an effective date of August 31, 2025, and was prepared by Orix Geoscience Inc. [2]. Group 2: Company Overview - Magna Mining Inc. operates in the Sudbury mining district of Ontario, Canada, focusing on copper, nickel, and platinum group metals (PGM) [4]. - The primary asset of the company is the McCreedy West Mine, which is currently in production, alongside a portfolio of other prospective properties including Levack, Crean Hill, Podolsky, and Shakespeare [4]. - The company aims to unlock long-term shareholder value through ongoing production, exploration potential, and near-term development opportunities [5].