BHP Billiton Ltd Shows No Mercy for Weaker Producers
Vladimir Zernov, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Fri Apr 18, 9:29AM CDT
As iron ore and met coal markets remain oversupplied, most producers are hoping for production cuts. However, they can expect no mercy from BHP Billiton , which has recently increased its full-year production guidance for both iron ore and met...
Look for Shares of Rio Tinto to Potentially Rebound after Yesterday's 2.46% Sell Off
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Tue Apr 15, 4:47PM CDT
Rio Tinto (NYSE:RIO) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $54.58 to a high of $55.69. Yesterday, the shares fell 2.5%, which took the trading range below the 3-day low of $55.60 on volume of 3.4 million shares. Often times after large one-day declines, short-term traders may play for some degree of mean reversion.
Rio Tinto's Production Hikes in Q1 - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Apr 15, 1:00PM CDT
Rio Tinto reports strong production data for the first quarter of 2014.
Nuclear Energy Has a Future in Japan
Varun Chandan, Arora, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Apr 15, 12:32PM CDT
Cameco Corporation had noted earlier this year that the uncertainty in the uranium market seen in 2013 could continue. One of the reasons behind the uncertainty, as the company noted, was the situation in Japan where after the Fukushima nuclear...
Light at the End of the Tunnel for Freeport-McMoRan and Newmont Mining
Vladimir Zernov, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon Apr 14, 1:18PM CDT
It's already been more than three months since Freeport-McMoRan and Newmont Mining halted their copper concentrate exports due to new heavy taxes imposed by the Indonesian government. Both companies started long negotiations with government...
Why General Steel Holdings (GSI) Stock Is Up Today
at The Street - Mon Apr 14, 9:34AM CDT
General Steel Holdings (GSI) shares are up in trading on Monday following a deal announcement.
Cliffs Natural Resources Shareholders Should Celebrate Casablanca's Intervention
Rupert Hargreaves, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon Apr 14, 8:13AM CDT
Activist investment fund Casablanca Capital is pressing for a break-up of Cliffs Natural Resources after acquiring a large chunk of the company's shares, becoming the majority shareholder. In short, Casablanca is demanding that Cliffs replace...
Metals & Mining Stocks Scanner -- Research on Royal Gold, Midway Gold, Rio Tinto, and Compass Minerals Intl.
PR Newswire - Mon Apr 14, 7:19AM CDT
The trading session on Friday, April 11, 2014 ended on a lower note as the S&P 500 finished the session 0.95% lower at 1,815.69 and the NASDAQ Composite closed at 3,999.73, down 1.34%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average finished at 16,026.75, down 0.89%. During the session, all the ten sectors ended in negative. The S&P 500 Materials Sector Index closed the day at 290.42, down 1.18% and the same has declined 1.65% in the last one month. Investor-Edge has initiated coverage on the following equities: Royal Gold Inc. (NASDAQ: RGLD), Midway Gold Corp. (NYSE: MDW), Rio Tinto PLC (NYSE: RIO) and Compass Minerals International Inc. (NYSE: CMP). Free technical research on RGLD, MDW, RIO and CMP can be downloaded upon signing up at:
Vale Poised for Massive Loss in Guinea
Rich Duprey, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Apr 13, 3:00PM CDT
Having spent more than $1 billion developing its claims in Guinea's Simandou mountains, mining giant Vale is poised to have the entire investment lost as a governmental technical panel recommends stripping the miner of all its rights to explore...
Australian Stocks Back Away From Six-Year High Friday
at Investor's Business Daily - Fri Apr 11, 5:02PM CDT
Australia's recently resilient market gave up 1% Friday, chasing U.S. and European markets lower after two days of gains left it flirting with a six-year high. Australian tech stocks bore some hard hits, with the sector slumping 2.5% Friday....
Knightsbridge Tankers Rides A Dry Bulk Shipping Wave
at Investor's Business Daily - Wed Apr 09, 3:12PM CDT
After three dry years, the global ocean-carrying dry-bulk market is coming back from the depths of a three-year trough. Shipping rates sank as the global downturn took its toll, but they're expected to rise again. And much of the action is in big...
3 Iron Ore Stocks Likely to Strike Gold - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Apr 09, 11:01AM CDT
Although iron ore prices have continued to move southward in 2014, there seems to be a silver lining down the road.
Will Indian Elections Lead to an Emerging India?
Reuben Brewer, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Apr 09, 9:45AM CDT
When it comes to size, only one country can compete with China and that's India. Unlike China, however, India hasn't been able to get its growth mojo going. That's largely the result of internal issues, which is why the just started elections are...
Are Iron Ore Prices Set for a Rebound?
Varun Chandan, Arora, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Apr 09, 7:31AM CDT
Iron ore prices have made a recovery in the past few weeks after falling sharply last month. The recent rebound in iron ore prices can be attributed to last month's robust demand from China. The key question is whether the trend can continue going...
Charity Initiatives, Upcoming Investor's Events, and Stock Price Updates - Analyst Notes on Valero, Vale, Phillips 66, Rio Tinto, and Kinder Morgan
PR Newswire - Wed Apr 09, 7:00AM CDT
Today, Analysts Review released its analysts' notes regarding Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE: VLO), Vale SA (NYSE: VALE), Phillips 66 (NYSE: PSX), Rio Tinto plc (NYSE: RIO), and Kinder Morgan Energy Partners LP (NYSE: KMP). Private wealth members receive these notes ahead of publication. To reserve complementary membership, limited openings are available at: http://www.AnalystsReview.com/register
Rio Tinto Rises 3.02% on Heavy Volume: Watch For Potential Pullback
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Tue Apr 08, 4:19PM CDT
Rio Tinto (NYSE:RIO) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $55.96 to a high of $57.79. Yesterday, the shares gained 3.0%, which took the trading range above the 3-day high of $56.55 on volume of 4.0 million shares. Often times after large one-day gains, short term traders will seek to take profits and, as such, investors should be cautious.
American Machinery Companies Have a Problem on Their Hands
Rupert Hargreaves, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Apr 08, 2:07PM CDT
American industrial equipment has a reputation for being the best in the world. Indeed, equipment manufactured by companies like Caterpillar was, until recently, considered to be in a league of its own, with no comparable substitutes. However,...
Rio Tinto plc Gifts Away Its Pebble Mine Stake
Rich Duprey, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Apr 08, 1:51PM CDT
Now that Rio Tinto is donating to charity its stake in miner Northern Dynasty Minerals , the controversial Pebble mine in Alaska will now likely never see its way to development and all but seals the doom of its owner. Sockeye...
Japan's Decisions Have Left it with Very Little Options for the Future
Reuben Brewer, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Apr 08, 9:34AM CDT
After the Fukushima nuclear meltdown, Japan shuttered all of its nuclear power plants. Although there have been calls to restart at least some of them, there are no immediate plans for any of the 48 nuclear powered electric plants to come back...
Senior Level Appointments, Earnings Release Schedules, Dividend Declarations, Stock Price Movements, and Upcoming Events - Analyst Notes on United Steel, Ensco, Murphy, Rio, and Range Resources
PR Newswire - Tue Apr 08, 7:00AM CDT
Today, Analysts Review released its analysts' notes regarding United States Steel Corporation (NYSE: X), Ensco PLC (NYSE: ESV), Murphy Oil Corporation (NYSE: MUR), Rio Tinto Plc (NYSE: RIO), and Range Resources Corp. (NYSE: RRC). Private wealth members receive these notes ahead of publication. To reserve complementary membership, limited openings are available at: http://www.AnalystsReview.com/register