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Carpenter Technology Corp supplies specialty metals to a variety of end markets, including aerospace and defense, industrial machinery and consumer durables, medical, and energy, among others. The company's reportable segments include; Specialty Alloys Operations and Performance Engineered Products. It generates maximum revenue from the Specialty Alloys Operations segment. The SAO segment is comprised of the company's alloy and stainless steel manufacturing operations. This includes operations performed at mills predominantly in Reading and Latrobe, Pennsylvania, and surrounding areas as well as South Carolina and Alabama. Geographically, the company derives its maximum revenue from the United States and the rest from Europe, Asia Pacific, Mexico, Canada, and other regions.

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From a technical perspective, Carpenter Technology (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/crs#NYSE">CRS</a>) is looking like an interesting pick, as it just reached a key level of support. CRS recently overtook the 20-day moving average, and this suggests a short-term bullish trend.
The 20-day simple moving average is a popular trading tool. It provides a look back at a stock&#39;s price over a 20-day period, and is beneficial to short-term traders since it smooths out price fluctuations and provides more trend reversal signals than longer-term moving averages.
Like other SMAs, if a stock&#39;s price is moving above the 20-day, the trend is considered positive. When the price falls below the moving average, it can signal a downward trend.
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Over the past four weeks, CRS has gained 8.7%. The company is currently ranked a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), another strong indication the stock could move even higher.
Once investors consider CRS&#39;s positive earnings estimate revisions, the bullish case only solidifies. No earnings estimate has been lowered in the past two months, compared to 2 raised estimates, for the current fiscal year, and the consensus estimate has increased as well.
With a winning combination of earnings estimate revisions and hitting a key technical level, investors should keep their eye on CRS for more gains in the near future.
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Carpenter Technology Just Flashed Golden Cross Signal: Do You Buy?

A substantial insider activity was disclosed on October 15, as JR, Director at Carpenter Tech (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRS#NYSE">CRS</a>), reported the exercise of a large sell of company stock options.
What Happened: A Form 4 filing with the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000017843/000106299324017673//Archives/edgar/data/17843/000106299324017673/0001062993-24-017673-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a> on Tuesday revealed that JR, Director at Carpenter Tech in the Materials sector, exercised stock options for 2,445 shares of CRS stock. The exercise price of the options was $42.81 per share.
The latest update on Wednesday morning shows Carpenter Tech shares up by 1.61%, trading at $158.69. At this price, JR's 2,445 shares are worth $283,326.
<h3>Delving into Carpenter Tech's Background</h3>
Carpenter Technology Corp supplies specialty metals to a variety of end markets, including aerospace and defense, industrial machinery and consumer durables, medical, and energy, among others. The company's reportable segments include; Specialty Alloys Operations and Performance Engineered Products. It generates maximum revenue from the Specialty Alloys Operations segment. The SAO segment is comprised of the company's alloy and stainless steel manufacturing operations. This includes operations performed at mills predominantly in Reading and Latrobe, Pennsylvania, and surrounding areas as well as South Carolina and Alabama. Geographically, the company derives its maximum revenue from the United States and the rest from Europe, Asia Pacific, Mexico, Canada, and other regions.
<h3>Carpenter Tech's Financial Performance</h3>
Revenue Growth: Over the 3 months period, Carpenter Tech showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 5.33% as of 30 June, 2024. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Materials sector, the company excelled with a growth rate higher than the average among peers.
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Gross Margin: Achieving a high gross margin of 23.87%, the company performs well in terms of cost management and profitability within its sector.
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Earnings per Share (EPS): Carpenter Tech's EPS reflects a decline, falling below the industry average with a current EPS of 1.87.
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Debt Management: With a high debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43, Carpenter Tech faces challenges in effectively managing its debt levels, indicating potential financial strain.
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Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: A higher-than-average P/E ratio of 42.21 suggests caution, as the stock may be overvalued in the eyes of investors.
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Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: A higher-than-average P/S ratio of 2.85 suggests overvaluation in the eyes of investors, considering sales performance.
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EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): The company's EV/EBITDA ratio 20.18 is above the industry average, suggesting that the market values the company more highly for each unit of EBITDA. This could be attributed to factors such as strong growth prospects or superior operational efficiency.
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Market Capitalization Analysis: The company exhibits a lower market capitalization profile, positioning itself below industry averages. This suggests a smaller scale relative to peers.
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<h3>Why Insider Activity Matters in Finance</h3>
Emphasizing the importance of a comprehensive approach, considering insider transactions is valuable, but it's crucial to evaluate them in conjunction with other investment factors.
In legal terms, an "insider" refers to any officer, director, or beneficial owner of more than ten percent of a company's equity securities registered under Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This can include executives in the c-suite and large hedge funds. These insiders are required to let the public know of their transactions via a Form 4 filing, which must be filed within two business days of the transaction.
When a company insider makes a new purchase, that is an indication that they expect the stock to rise.
Insider sells, on the other hand, can be made for a variety of reasons, and may not necessarily mean that the seller thinks the stock will go down. 
<h3>Cracking Transaction Codes</h3>
Examining transactions, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">investors</a> often concentrate on those unfolding in the open market, meticulously detailed in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 denotes a purchase, while S signifies a sale. Transaction code C indicates the conversion of an option, and transaction code A denotes a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company.
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Options Exercise: STEPHEN WARD JR At Carpenter Tech Realizes $283K

Fortuna Silver Mines Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/fsm#NYSE">FSM</a>) produced 110,820 gold equivalent ounces in the third quarter of 2024, a 13.9% decrease from the year-ago quarter. This includes a gold production of 91,251 ounces and a silver production of 816,187 ounces. Gold output marked a 3.8% year-over-year fall, whereas silver production was down 51.4%.
<h2>FSM&#39;s Mine Performances in Q3</h2>
FSM currently has five operating mines in its portfolio. The S&eacute;gu&eacute;la mine, located in C&ocirc;te d&acute;Ivoire, contributed 34,998 ounces of gold in the third quarter of 2024. Its total production for the third quarter of 2023 was 31,498 ounces. The mine is expected to produce gold of 126,000-138,000 ounces in 2024.
The Yaramoko Mine in Burkina Faso produced 28,006 ounces of gold, down 18% year over year. FSM expects Yaramoko&#39;s gold production between 105,000 and 119,000 ounces for 2024.
The third-quarter&nbsp; gold production at the Lindero mine in Argentina was 24,345 ounces, up 16.3% year over year. The 2024 guidance for the mine is pegged at 93,000-105,000 ounces of gold.
The San Jose mine in Mexico produced 510,741 ounces of silver and 3,771 ounces of gold. Silver production was down 62.8% year over year, whereas gold production declined 54%. The company expects gold production for 2024 between 19,000 and 23,000 ounces, whereas silver production is forecast at 3.1-3.6 million ounces.
The Caylloma mine in Peru produced 305,446 ounces of silver, down 0.9% year over year. Gold output was 131 ounces compared with 149 ounces in the third quarter of 2023. The mine&#39;s 2024 silver production is targeted between 0.9 million and 1.1 million ounces.
Zinc production was 12.8 million pounds and lead production was 13 million pounds.
<h2>Fortuna Silver Maintains 2024 Guidance</h2>
FSM reported gold and silver production of 273,645 ounces and 2.9 million ounces, respectively, in the first nine months of 2024, translating to 339,933 ounces of gold equivalent (including lead and zinc by-products).
Gold equivalent production guidance for 2024 is maintained between 457,000 and 497,000 ounces. The range indicates a year-over-year increase of 1-10%.
The gold production guidance is pegged at 343,000-385,000 ounces, which indicates growth of 5-18% from the 2023 reported level. The silver production guidance is 4-4.7 million ounces for 2024, which suggests a year-over-year decline of 21-32%.
<h2>FSM&#39;s Peer Performance in Q3</h2>
Endeavour Silver Corporation (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/exk#NYSE">EXK</a>) produced 1.6 million silver equivalent ounces in the third quarter of 2024, a 14% decline from the year-ago quarter due to reduced silver production at its mines, which offset higher gold output. 
Consolidated silver production fell 24% year over year to 874,717 million ounces. This was due to a reduced operating capacity at Guanacev&iacute; after the trunnion breakdown in August.
Endeavour Silver, however, witnessed a 2% year-over-year improvement in gold production to 9,290 ounces . The rise was driven by higher gold grades mined at Guanacev&iacute; and Bola&ntilde;itos, as well as increased gold content in third-party feed processed at Guanacev&iacute;.
<h2>Fortuna Silver&#39;s Share Price Outperforms Industry</h2>
Shares of Fortuna Silver have gained 61% in the past year compared with the industry&#39;s 7.3% growth.
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<h2>FSM&#39;s Zacks Rank &amp; Stocks to Consider</h2>
The company currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
Some better-ranked stocks from the basic materials space are Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/crs#NYSE">CRS</a>) and Eldorado Gold Corporation (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ego#NYSE">EGO</a>). CRS and EGO sport a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) at present.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Carpenter Technology&#39;s fiscal 2025 earnings is pegged at $6.09 per share. The consensus estimate for 2025 earnings has moved 7% north in the past 60 days. It has an average trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 15.9%. CRS shares have gained 127.1% in a year.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Eldorado Gold&#39;s 2024 earnings is pegged at $1.32 per share. The consensus estimate for 2024 earnings has moved 16% north in the past 60 days. It has an average trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 430%. EGO shares have gained 82.9% in a year.
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Carpenter Tech's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRS#NYSE">CRS</a>) short percent of float has risen 5.18% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 1.61 million shares sold short, which is 4.47% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.4 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Carpenter Tech Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
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As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Carpenter Tech has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Carpenter Tech's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Carpenter Tech's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.39%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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Looking Into Carpenter Tech's Recent Short Interest

Carpenter Tech (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRS#NYSE">CRS</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 1.61% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 13.26%. Currently, Carpenter Tech has a market capitalization of $8.05 billion. 
Buying $1000 In CRS: If an investor had bought $1000 of CRS stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $6,459.08 today based on a price of $161.10 for CRS at the time of writing.
<h3>Carpenter Tech's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
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Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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If You Invested $1000 In This Stock 15 Years Ago, You Would Have $6,500 Today

Fission Uranium (OTC: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/fcuuf#OTC">FCUUF</a>) has completed the hearing before the Supreme Court of British Columbia regarding the approval of the final order for its acquisition by Paladin Energy Limited. The hearing began before the Court on Sept. 13, 2024, and ended on Sept. 26. Its decision on the final order is expected in the coming weeks.
Fission&#39;s acquisition by Paladin Energy, however, remains opposed by CGN Mining Company Limited (&quot;CGN&quot;), which holds an 11.26% stake in Fission. CGN is a subsidiary of China General Nuclear Power Corp.
Fission&#39;s shareholders voted in favor of the acquisition at the special meeting held on Sept. 9, 2024. The closure of the acquisition currently remains subject to receipt of the final order and clearance under the Investment Canada Act, as well as other customary conditions.
<h2>Fission Uranium-Paladin Energy Merger Overview</h2>
Fission Uranium inked the deal with the Australian miner, Paladin Energy , in June 2024. Per the agreement, Paladin Energy would acquire FCUUF&#39;s outstanding shares for an implied total equity value of C$1.14 billion ($0.846 billion).
The acquisition, if successful, will create a company with a pro forma market capitalization of $3.5 billion. It will be placed among the largest pure-play global uranium companies with a combined mineral resource of 544 million pounds of uranium and ore reserves of 157 million. It will have a solid portfolio of exploration, development and production assets, and a substantially increased international capital markets exposure.
Fission Uranium&#39;s shareholders will receive 0.1076 fully paid shares of Paladin Energy for each share held in FCUUF. On completion, existing Paladin Energy and Fission Uranium shareholders will own around 76% and 24% of the combined entity, respectively.
Paladin Energy has applied for the listing of its shares on the Toronto Stock Exchange concurrent with the completion of the transaction. Consequently, Fission Uranium shareholders will receive TSX-listed Paladin Energy shares.
<h2>FCUUF Buyout to Strengthen Paladin Energy&#39;s Uranium Portfolio</h2>
Paladin Energy is an independent uranium producer with 75% ownership of the world-class long-life Langer Heinrich Mine located in Namibia. It also owns a portfolio of uranium exploration and development assets in Canada and Australia.&nbsp; Through its Langer Heinrich Mine, it delivers uranium to major nuclear utilities across the world. It has a 17-year estimated mine life and a nameplate annual capacity of 6 million pounds of uranium.
The acquisition of Fission Uranium will make Paladin Energy the 100% owner of the Patterson Lake South uranium property. It is a proposed high-grade uranium mine and mill in Canada&#39;s Athabasca Basin region. The feasibility study for the property projects a 10-year mine life with an annual production of 9.1 million pounds of uranium.
This move will help Paladin Energy capitalize on the growing demand for uranium. Several factors are driving this demand, such as the need for more electricity generation and the global push to decarbonize electrical grids, among others.
Over the past few years, the global uranium market has undergone a shift from an inventory-driven to a production-driven market.&nbsp; Underinvestment in uranium mining operations over the past decade has been the reason for a structural deficit between global production and uranium requirements.&nbsp; In 2024 and 2025, the gap between production and demand is projected to be more than 66 million pounds of uranium. This gap is expected to reach more than 400 million pounds by 2034. Uranium prices will be supported by robust demand and tight supply.
<h2>Fission Uranium Stock&#39;s Price Performance</h2>
Shares of Fission Uranium have gained 11.1% in the past year compared with the industry&#39;s 37.7% growth.
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<h2>FCCUF&#39;s Zacks Rank &amp; Stocks to Consider</h2>
Fission Uranium currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
Some better-ranked stocks from the basic materials space are Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/crs#NYSE">CRS</a>), Eldorado Gold Corporation (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ego#NYSE">EGO</a>) and IAMGOLD Corporation (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/iag#NYSE">IAG</a>). Each of these stocks sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) at present.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Carpenter Technology&#39;s fiscal 2025 earnings is pegged at $6.06 per share. The consensus estimate for earnings has moved 17% north in the past 60 days. It has an average trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 15.9%. CRS&#39; shares have gained 129% in a year.
The consensus estimate for Eldorado Gold&#39;s 2024 earnings is pegged at $1.32 per share. The consensus estimate for earnings has moved 16% north in the past 60 days. It has an average trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 430%. EGO&#39;s shares have gained 106% in a year.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for IAMGOLD&#39;s 2024 earnings is pegged at 39 cents per share. The consensus estimate for earnings has moved 44% north in the past 60 days. It has an average trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 200%. IAG&#39;s shares have gained 160% in a year.
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Carpenter Tech (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRS#NYSE">CRS</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 1.14% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 9.53%. Currently, Carpenter Tech has a market capitalization of $8.18 billion. 
Buying $100 In CRS: If an investor had bought $100 of CRS stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $614.36 today based on a price of $163.87 for CRS at the time of writing.
<h3>Carpenter Tech's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
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Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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If You Invested $100 In This Stock 20 Years Ago, You Would Have $600 Today

Vice President Kamala Harris has vowed to establish a national stockpile of critical minerals, citing their importance for economic and national security. This initiative forms part of her broader $100 billion industrial policy proposal, unveiled Wednesday, which includes various measures to strengthen the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/us-economy" rel="noreferrer noopener">U.S. economy</a>.
Harris's &#8220;America Forward&#8221; agenda aims to reduce the U.S. <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/commodities/24/04/38114381/critical-minerals-race-heats-up-us-eu-challenge-chinas-dominance" rel="noreferrer noopener">reliance on foreign sources</a>, particularly China, for these crucial resources. The strategy proposes new incentives, including tax credits, and potentially invoking the Defense Production Act to boost domestic processing capabilities.
As reported by Bloomberg, Kamala Harris&#8217; campaign stated that enhanced domestic production and other sustainable initiatives would strengthen critical mineral supply chains with allies and partners. This includes encouraging investments that boost the production of these resources in the U.S. and among allied countries.
Critical minerals, including lithium, cobalt, and rare earth elements, are essential for modern technology and defense applications. These materials are indispensable for producing electric vehicle batteries, semiconductors, and military equipment. China currently dominates the global processing of many minerals, posing a strategic vulnerability for the U.S. As demand for clean energy and advanced technology grows, securing a steady supply of these minerals has become a top priority.
President Biden's administration has already <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/esg/24/03/37914506/bidens-475m-for-mining-aims-to-power-communities-hit-hardest-by-our-evolving-energy-landscape" rel="noreferrer noopener">made significant strides</a> in addressing this issue. Through initiatives like Executive Order 14017, Biden ordered a comprehensive review of critical mineral supply chains, leading to billions in investments to strengthen domestic capabilities. Since Biden took office, more than $120 billion has been committed to building battery and critical mineral supply chains, creating over 250,000 energy jobs, and ensuring future demand for essential materials like lithium and cobalt is met.
Despite these efforts, the U.S. mining sector still needs to overcome significant challenges. Domestic mining projects take <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/07/39870803/us-mine-development-delays-among-worlds-longest-second-only-to-zambia" rel="noreferrer noopener">nearly 29 years </a>to move from discovery to production, according to a study from S&amp;P Global published in July.
This timeline is significantly longer than in countries like Canada and Australia, where litigation risks and regulatory hurdles are much lower. These factors have slowed progress and discouraged private-sector investment in U.S. mining ventures.
Still, the push to increase domestic production of critical minerals has gained bipartisan support, as Republicans and Democrats recognize its strategic importance.
Thus, regardless of the outcome of the upcoming election, the U.S. will likely continue prioritizing critical mineral production, securing the nation's needs for the energy transition.
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Cabot Corporation (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/cbt#NYSE">CBT</a>) recently announced that the U.S. Department of Energy&#39;s (&quot;DOE&quot;) Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains has selected it for an award negotiation for up to $50 million. This award, which is part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, will help Cabot develop a new manufacturing facility in the United States to make battery-grade carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and conductive additive dispersions on a commercial scale.
These minerals are crucial to the domestic lithium-ion battery supply chain for electric cars (EVs) and the electrical grid, reducing reliance on imports. The DOE funding will cover approximately 30% of the project&#39;s entire anticipated investment of $181 million. Cabot intends to revitalize, retrofit and restore a former automotive site in Wayne County, MI, to become the United States&#39; first production facility for battery-grade CNTs and conductive additive dispersions.
Cabot has teamed up with the North American Building Trades Union, the International Chemical Workers Union Council and the Michigan Building and Construction Trades Council to support this project, which is expected to generate hundreds of new construction and full-time manufacturing jobs. This new manufacturing operation will strengthen the domestic supply chain for crucial battery ingredients, lowering dependency on foreign imports.
This investment emphasizes Cabot&#39;s role as a key participant in the energy transition, offering breakthrough material solutions not only in battery technologies but also throughout the energy storage and management ecosystem. Cabot&#39;s contributions go beyond conductive additives, including aerogels for improved thermal management, metal oxides for cathode durability and novel carbons for fuel cell optimization, all of which are critical for the next generation of sustainable energy solutions.
Shares of Cabot have gained 62% in the past year against a 1.4% decline of the industry.
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CBT anticipates fiscal 2024 adjusted earnings per share of $7.00 to $7.10. This range represents a 30 cents increase at the midpoint, driven by the company&#39;s expectations for improved results in the Performance Chemicals segment due to higher demand and a more favorable product mix compared to the first half of the year, as well as continued strong results in the Reinforcement Materials unit.
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<h3>Cabot Corporation Price and Consensus</h3>
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<h2>Zacks Rank &amp; Key Picks</h2>
CBT currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
Better-ranked stocks in the basic materials space include Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/crs#NYSE">CRS</a>), Eldorado Gold Corporation (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ego#NYSE">EGO</a>) and Hawkins, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/hwkn#NASDAQ">HWKN</a>).
Carpenter Technology currently carries a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). CRS beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the last four quarters, with the average earnings surprise being 15.9%. The company&#39;s shares have soared 111.7% in the past year.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Eldorado&#39;s current-year earnings is pegged at $1.35 per share, indicating a year-over-year rise of 136.8%. EGO, a Zacks Rank #1 stock, beat the consensus estimate in each of the last four quarters, with the average earnings surprise being 430.3%. The company&#39;s shares have rallied roughly 71.6% in the past year.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Hawkins&#39; current fiscal-year earnings is pegged at $4.14, indicating a rise of 15.3% from year-ago levels. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for HWKN&#39;s current fiscal-year earnings has increased 12.8% in the past 60 days. HWKN, a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) stock, has rallied around 99.1% in the past year.
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Lyondellbasell Industries N.V. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/lyb#NYSE">LYB</a>) and Dacia recently partnered on the external design of the All-New Dacia Duster. The vehicle, known for its rugged elegance, now includes the durable &quot;Starkle&quot; material, owing to LYB&#39;s CirculenRecover portfolio. These innovative CirculenRecover polypropylene (PP) compounds utilize recycled materials and add a distinctive look to the All-New Duster model.
The development of CirculenRecover polymers demonstrates LYB&#39;s constant dedication to creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. The innovative material not only improves the appearance of vehicles but also aligns with LYB customers&#39; sustainability objectives.
The CirculenRecover polymer, a PP compound containing 20% recycled PP obtained through mechanical recycling, is created from post-industrial waste removed from the manufacturing process of items such as flexible packaging. Compared to virgin materials, this reduces CO2 emissions, demonstrating Dacia&#39;s commitment to sustainability. It is included in Dacia&#39;s &quot;Starkle&quot; material, which is utilized in exterior pieces like bumpers, trims and body side moldings on the All-New Duster model. The polymers not only function well on automobile exteriors but also provide a mold-in-color special effect with particles that showcase the usage of recycled content. This single-material solution removes additional steps, improves design efficiency and has the potential to increase part recyclability.
The All-New Dacia Duster showcases whether sustainability and modern design can coexist. LYB and Dacia are collaborating to set a new benchmark for automotive design and inspire the industry to embrace a more sustainable future.
Shares of LyondellBasell have lost 4% over the past year compared with a 4.3% decline of its industry.
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For the third quarter, LyondellBasell expects margins to gain from the lower costs of natural gas and natural gas liquids used in its North American and Middle Eastern production against higher oil-based expenses in most other locations. With the ongoing summer driving season, oxyfuel margins are projected to stay higher than historical levels because of high octane premiums.&nbsp;
LYB intends to operate its assets in line with market demand in the third quarter, with average operating rates of 85% for North American olefins and polyolefins (O&amp;P) assets, 80% for European O&amp;P assets and 75% for Intermediates &amp; Derivatives.
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<h3>LyondellBasell Industries N.V. Price and Consensus</h3>
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LyondellBasell Industries N.V. price-consensus-chart | LyondellBasell Industries N.V. Quote
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<h2>LYB&#39;s Zacks Rank &amp; Key Picks</h2>
LYB currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
Better-ranked stocks in the basic materials space include Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/crs#NYSE">CRS</a>), Eldorado Gold Corporation (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ego#NYSE">EGO</a>) and Hawkins, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/hwkn#NASDAQ">HWKN</a>).
Carpenter Technology currently carries a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). CRS beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the last four quarters, with the average earnings surprise being 15.9%. The company&#39;s shares have soared 111.7% in the past year.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Eldorado&#39;s current-year earnings is pegged at $1.35 per share, indicating a year-over-year rise of 136.8%. EGO, a Zacks Rank #1 stock, beat the consensus estimate in each of the last four quarters, with the average earnings surprise being 430.3%. The company&#39;s shares have rallied roughly 71.6% in the past year.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Hawkins&#39; current fiscal-year earnings is pegged at $4.14, indicating a rise of 15.3% from year-ago levels. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for HWKN&#39;s current fiscal-year earnings has increased 12.8% in the past 60 days. HWKN, a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) stock, has rallied around 99.1% in the past year.
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LyondellBasell & Dacia Develop Recycled Solution for Duster Model

Carpenter Tech's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRS#NYSE">CRS</a>) short percent of float has fallen 10.0% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 1.45 million shares sold short, which is 4.05% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.65 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Carpenter Tech Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
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As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Carpenter Tech has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Carpenter Tech's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Carpenter Tech's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 5.01%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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Peering Into Carpenter Tech's Recent Short Interest

Steel Dynamics, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/stld#NASDAQ">STLD</a>) has issued earnings guidance for the third quarter of 2024 in the $1.94-$1.98 per share range. This represents a decline from the company&#39;s second-quarter 2024 earnings of $2.72 per share and its third-quarter 2023 earnings of $3.47.
STLD&#39;s steel operations profitability is expected to be significantly lower than&nbsp; the second quarter due to reduced average realized pricing in the flat rolled operations. Approximately 80% of this business is contract-based, linked to lagging pricing indices. However, flat rolled steel prices have stabilized and are showing improvement, with underlying demand remaining consistent.
The metals recycling division&#39;s earnings for the third quarter of 2024 are anticipated to be in line with second-quarter results, as steady volumes offset the impact of slightly lower realized pricing.
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<h3>Steel Dynamics, Inc. Price and Consensus</h3>
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In the steel fabrication segment, earnings are forecasted to be moderately lower than the previous quarter due to a slight dip in average realized pricing. However, the order backlog remains steady and extends into the first quarter of 2025, with pricing at attractive levels. Current order activity is stable and demand is expected to grow in 2025, fueled by an expected decline in interest rates, the U.S. infrastructure program and increasing onshoring efforts. This growth is likely to benefit not only steel joist and deck products but also flat rolled and long product steels.
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Demonstrating continued confidence in the company&#39;s earnings outlook and cash flow, Steel Dynamics repurchased $307 million worth of its common stock through Sept. 11, 2024.
Shares of Steel Dynamics have gained 13.1% in the past year against a 14.3% decline in its industry.
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<h2>STLD&#39;s Zacks Rank &amp; Key Picks</h2>
Steel Dynamics currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
Some better-ranked stocks in the Basic Materials space are Hawkins, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/hwkn#NASDAQ">HWKN</a>), Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/crs#NYSE">CRS</a>) and Eldorado Gold Corporation (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ego#NYSE">EGO</a>), each sporting a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) at present.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Hawkins&#39; current fiscal-year earnings is pegged at $4.14 per share, indicating a rise of 15.3% from the year-ago level. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for HWKN&#39;s current fiscal-year earnings has increased 12.8% in the past 60 days.The stock has rallied around 95% in the past year.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Carpenter Technology&#39;s current-year earnings is pegged at $6.06 per share, indicating a rise of 27.9% from the year-ago level. CRS&#39; earnings beat the consensus estimate in each of the trailing four quarters, with the average surprise being 15.9%. The stock has surged nearly 108.8% in the past year.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Eldorado Gold&#39;s current-year earnings is pegged at $1.35 per share, indicating a year-over-year rise of 136.8%. EGO beat the consensus estimate in each of the trailing four quarters, with the average earnings surprise being 430.3%. The company&#39;s shares have surged nearly 75.3% in the past year.
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Steel Dynamics Expects Lower Q3 Earnings Amid Pricing Pressures

Looking for broad exposure to the Small Cap Value segment of the US equity market? You should consider the JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Small Cap Equity ETF (ARCA:BBSC), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 11/16/2020.
The fund is sponsored by J.P. Morgan. It has amassed assets over $520.35 million, making it one of the average sized ETFs attempting to match the Small Cap Value segment of the US equity market.
<h2>Why Small Cap Value</h2>
Small cap companies have market capitalization below $2 billion. They usually have higher potential than large and mid cap companies with stocks but higher risk.
While value stocks have lower than average price-to-earnings and price-to-book ratios, they also have lower than average sales and earnings growth rates. Value stocks have outperformed growth stocks in nearly all markets when you consider long-term performance, growth stocks are more likely to outpace value stocks in strong bull markets.
<h2>Costs</h2>
Since cheaper funds tend to produce better results than more expensive funds, assuming all other factors remain equal, it is important for investors to pay attention to an ETF&#39;s expense ratio.
Annual operating expenses for this ETF are 0.09%, making it one of the least expensive products in the space.
It has a 12-month trailing dividend yield of 1.48%.
<h2>Sector Exposure and Top Holdings</h2>
Even though ETFs offer diversified exposure which minimizes single stock risk, it is still important to look into a fund&#39;s holdings before investing. Luckily, most ETFs are very transparent products that disclose their holdings on a daily basis.
This ETF has heaviest allocation to the Financials sector--about 19.90% of the portfolio. Healthcare and Industrials round out the top three.
Looking at individual holdings, Jpmorgan Us Govt Mmkt Fun accounts for about 1.50% of total assets, followed by Insmed Inc Common Stock (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/insm#NASDAQ">INSM</a>) and Carpenter Technology (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/crs#NYSE">CRS</a>).
The top 10 holdings account for about 5.66% of total assets under management.
<h2>Performance and Risk</h2>
BBSC seeks to match the performance of the MORNINGSTAR US SML CP TRG MRK EXP EXT ID before fees and expenses. The Morningstar US Small Cap Target Market Exposure Extended Index is a free-float adjusted, market-cap weighted index that targets small cap securities traded in the U.S.
The ETF has gained about 7.42% so far this year and it&#39;s up approximately 20.46% in the last one year (as of 09/16/2024). In the past 52-week period, it has traded between $48.58 and $67.50.
The ETF has a beta of 1.08 and standard deviation of 23.45% for the trailing three-year period. With about 796 holdings, it effectively diversifies company-specific risk.
<h2>Alternatives</h2>
JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Small Cap Equity ETF holds a Zacks ETF Rank of 2 (Buy), which is based on expected asset class return, expense ratio, and momentum, among other factors. Because of this, BBSC is an excellent option for investors seeking exposure to the Style Box - Small Cap Value segment of the market. There are other additional ETFs in the space that investors could consider as well.
The Avantis U.S. Small Cap Value ETF (ARCA:AVUV) and the Vanguard Small-Cap Value ETF (ARCA:VBR) track a similar index. While Avantis U.S. Small Cap Value ETF has $12.95 billion in assets, Vanguard Small-Cap Value ETF has $29.58 billion. AVUV has an expense ratio of 0.25% and VBR charges 0.07%.
<h2>Bottom-Line</h2>
Passively managed ETFs are becoming increasingly popular with institutional as well as retail investors due to their low cost, transparency, flexibility and tax efficiency. They are excellent vehicles for long term investors.
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Carpenter Tech (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRS#NYSE">CRS</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 1.08% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 9.3%. Currently, Carpenter Tech has a market capitalization of $6.76 billion. 
Buying $1000 In CRS: If an investor had bought $1000 of CRS stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $5,908.89 today based on a price of $135.34 for CRS at the time of writing.
<h3>Carpenter Tech's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
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Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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Here's How Much $1000 Invested In Carpenter Tech 20 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

Element Solutions Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/esi#NYSE">ESI</a>) has agreed to sell its flexographic printing plate business, MacDermid Graphics Solutions, to XSYS &mdash; a global specialist provider in the flexographic printing space &mdash; for an enterprise value of around $325 million. The transfer involves substantially all of Graphics Solutions reporting vertical of Element Solutions. An existing capital loss is expected to offset almost all of the taxable benefits from this transaction.
The net proceeds are intended to be used to further reduce leverage and for general company objectives. The acquisition is projected to close in late 2024 or the first half of 2025, depending on usual closing conditions, adjustments and regulatory approvals.
MacDermid Graphics is a quality business that is not core to Element Solutions&#39; portfolio or long-term vision, ESI noted. XSYS provides an excellent environment for its exceptional workforce. ESI&#39;s portfolio will be more concentrated and better positioned for faster growth and higher cash flow conversion in the future, with a stronger balance sheet to explore future growth opportunities in its core markets.
Shares of Element Solutions have gained 23% over the past year against a 9.3% decline of its industry.
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ESI, on its second-quarter call, said that it now expects adjusted EBITDA in the range of $530-$545 million for 2024. The company anticipates generating a free cash flow in the range of $280-$300 million for the year.
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<h3>Element Solutions Inc. Price and Consensus</h3>
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<h2>Zacks Rank &amp; Other Key Picks</h2>
ESI currently carries a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
Other top-ranked stocks in the basic materials space include Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/crs#NYSE">CRS</a>), Eldorado Gold Corporation (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ego#NYSE">EGO</a>) and Newmont Corporation (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/nem#NYSE">NEM</a>).
Carpenter Technology currently carries a Zacks Rank #1. CRS beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the last four quarters, with the average earnings surprise being 15.9%. The company&#39;s shares have soared 108.4% in the past year.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Eldorado&#39;s current-year earnings is pegged at $1.35 per share, indicating a year-over-year rise of 136.8%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for EGO&#39;s current-year earnings has been going up in the past 30 days. EGO, a Zacks Rank #1 stock, beat the consensus estimate in each of the last four quarters, with the average earnings surprise being 430.3%. The company&#39;s shares have rallied roughly 71% in the past year.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Newmont&#39;s current-year earnings is pegged at $2.82, indicating a rise of 75% from the year-ago level. The consensus mark for NEM&#39;s earnings has increased 14% in the past 60 days. NEM, a Zacks Rank #1 stock, has gained nearly 32.9% in the past year.&nbsp;
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Shares of companies within the broader metals and mining sector are trading lower amid overall market weakness. Weakness may be due to August's ISM Manufacturing PMI data indicating an economic contraction and pending non-farm payrolls data that may determine the size of future rate cuts.

Suzano S.A. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/suz#NYSE">SUZ</a>) announced that it closed the previously mentioned acquisition of a 15% stake in Lenzing from its current majority stakeholder, B&amp;C Group (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/bgc#NASDAQ">BGC</a>). This move will help Suzano expand in new markets.
<h2>Details on Suzano&#39;s Deal With B&amp;C</h2>
In June 2024, Suzano and B&amp;C announced that they would form a long-term syndicate to together hold a 52.25% stake in the Vienna-based cellulosic fibers supplier company, Lenzing. Per their deal, Suzano will acquire a 15% stake in Lenzing and B&amp;C will hold the majority of the stake (37.25%) and remain the controlling member of the new syndicate.
Along with the 15% stake, Suzano received the right to two seats on Lenzing&#39;s board of directors.
As part of the long-term partnership, Suzano has the choice to acquire another 15% stake in Lenzing&nbsp;from B&amp;C until 2028.
<h2>Transaction to Boost Lenzing &amp; SUZ&#39;s Position</h2>
Lenzing is a global supplier of premium cellulosic fibers for the textile and non-woven industry. This deal will further strengthen Lenzing&#39;s position as a global market leader for sustainable cellulosic fibers. SUZ aims to boost Lenzing&#39;s position with its established technology, product range and technical knowledge.
SUZ will gain from Lenzing&#39;s deep-rooted understanding of pulp production and cost excellence. The partnership will help Suzano strengthen its competitive position and global presence.
The transaction marks the continuation of Suzano&#39;s strategy to focus on investments, which will enlarge its addressable market in scalable and competitive business models. The investment also moves the company closer to end consumers.
<h2>Suzano&#39;s Q2 Performance</h2>
In the second quarter of 2024, the company reported net sales of $2.2 billion, up from $1.8 billion in the prior-year quarter. The company reported an adjusted loss of 56 cents in the quarter under review against the prior-year quarter&#39;s earnings of 79 cents.
<h2>SUZ Share Price Performance</h2>
Shares of Suzano have lost 3.7% in the past year against the industry&#39;s 32.7% growth.
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<h2>Zacks Rank &amp; Stocks to Consider</h2>
SUZ currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
Some better-ranked stocks from the basic materials space are Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/crs#NYSE">CRS</a>), IAMGOLD Corporation (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/iag#NYSE">IAG</a>) and Eldorado Gold Corporation (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ego#NYSE">EGO</a>). CRS, IAG&nbsp;and EGO sport a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) at present.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Carpenter Technology&#39;s fiscal 2025 earnings is pegged at $6.06 per share. The consensus estimate for 2025 earnings has moved 17% north in the past 60 days. It has an average trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 15.9%. CRS shares have gained 155.9% in a year.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for IAMGOLD&#39;s 2024 earnings is pegged at 39 cents per share. The consensus estimate for 2024 earnings has moved 44% north in the past 60 days. It has an average trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 200%. IAG shares have gained 137% in a year.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Eldorado Gold&#39;s 2024 earnings is pegged at $1.32 per share. The consensus estimate for 2024 earnings has moved 22% north in the past 60 days. It has an average trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 430%. EGO shares have gained 103% in a year.
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Suzano Closes 15% Stake Buyout Deal With Lenzing to Expand Business

BHP Group (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/bhp#NYSE">BHP</a>) reported a 2% year-over-year increase in underlying attributable profit from continuing operations at $13.7 billion for fiscal 2024 (ended June 30, 2024).&nbsp;The growth was attributed to higher prices and sales volumes in BHP&#39;s iron ore and copper operations, productivity initiatives, cost discipline and favorable raw material costs. This offset the impact of lower energy coal and nickel prices and higher labor costs on profits.
BHP&#39;s underlying earnings per share were $2.70 compared with $2.65 in fiscal 2023. Earnings per American Depositary Share&nbsp;were $5.39s, higher than $5.30 in the previous fiscal year. The metric missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $5.52. BHP&#39;s each ADS represents two fully-paid ordinary shares.
<h2>BHP&#39;s FY24 Revenues Up 3%</h2>
Revenues for fiscal 2024 totaled $55.7 billion, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $54 billion. The top line was 3.4% higher than the prior fiscal year. The improvement was due to higher prices and sales volumes for iron ore and copper compared with the prior fiscal.&nbsp;&nbsp; This was offset by lower energy coal and nickel prices, and lower steelmaking coal volumes following the divestment of Blackwater and Daunia on April 2, 2024.
The Iron ore segment&#39;s revenues rose 13% year over year to around $28 billion and revenues in the Copper segment increased 16% to $18.6 billion. Both segments benefited from higher volumes and prices. The Coal segment&#39;s revenues plunged 30% to $7.7 billion.
<h2>BHP Delivers Solid Production Numbers for Iron &amp; Copper</h2>
The company&#39;s total iron ore production for fiscal 2024 was a record 260 Mt, up 1% year over year. Western Australia Iron Ore (WAIO)&nbsp; delivered a record iron ore production of 255 Mt (287 Mt on a 100% basis). This reflects solid supply-chain performance with increased capacity unlocked by the record production at South Flank. These gains helped offset the impacts of the continued tie-in activity for the Rail Technology Program 1.
Copper production rose 9% year over year to 1,865 kt, the highest in 15 years. Nickel production was up 2% to 81.6 kt
<h2>BHP Witnesses 4% Rise in EBITDA</h2>
Underlying earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) increased 4% from the prior fiscal to $29 billion. Higher revenues and lower diesel and acid prices were offset by higher labor costs. Productivity initiatives and BHP&#39;s efforts to control costs offset higher labor costs. The underlying EBITDA margin was 54%, flat with the prior fiscal. &nbsp;
For the Iron ore segment, underlying EBITDA was up 13% year on year to $18.9 billion while the Copper segment&#39;s underlying EBITDA increased 29% to $8.6 billion. The Coal segment&#39;s underlying EBITDA plunged 54% year over year to $2.3 billion.
Profit from operations (including exceptional items of $6.1 billion) declined 24% year over year to $17.5 billion.&nbsp;
In fiscal 2024, BHP&#39;s attributable profit (for total operations) declined 39% year over year to $7.9 billion, which included an exceptional loss of $5.8 billion. The figure of $5.8 billion includes a $2.7 billion impairment of Western Australia Nickel and a $3.8 billion charge related to the Samarco dam failure, offset by a gain of $0.7 billion on disposal of the Blackwater and Daunia mines.
<h2>BHP&#39;s Cash Flow Improves, Debt Down</h2>
Net operating cash flow for fiscal 2024 was $20.7 billion compared with $18.7 billion in fiscal 2023. The improvement was attributed to lower tax and royalty-related taxation finalization payments compared with the prior fiscal. BHP Group reported a free cash flow of $11.9 billion, a significant improvement from $5.6 billion in fiscal 2023.&nbsp;
The company invested $9.3 billion in line with its Capital Allocation Framework. This included $5.9 billion in organic development and $3 billion in maintenance and decarbonization.
BHP&#39;s cash and cash equivalents as of June 30, 2024, amounted to $12.5 billion compared with $12.4 billion as of June 30, 2023. Capital and exploration expenditures totaled $9.3 billion, up 31% from the prior fiscal year.
Backed by its solid cash flow, BHP continued to repay debt and as of the end of fiscal 2024, net debt was $9.1 billion compared with $11.2 billion as of fiscal 2023 end.
BHP has budgeted capital and exploration expenditures in fiscal 2024 and 2025 to be $10 billion and $11 billion, respectively.&nbsp;
BHP&#39;s board has announced a dividend of 74 cents per share or a total of $3.8 billion. This translates to a payout ratio of 53%.
<h2>BHP&#39;s Production &amp; Unit Cost Guidance for FY25</h2>
BHP&#39;s iron ore production guidance for fiscal 2025 is in the range of 255-265.5 Mt. WAIO&#39;s production is expected to be between 250 Mt and 260 Mt (282 Mt and 294 Mt on a 100% basis).
The company expects copper production to be within the range of 1,845-2,045 kt. Production guidance for metallurgical coal is in the band of 16.5-19 Mt while the guidance for energy coal is in the range of 13-15 Mt.
Unit cost guidance for WAIO is in the range of $18.00-$19.50 per ton. Escondida unit cost is estimated to be in the band of $1.30-$1.60 per pound. Spence unit costs are expected to be between $2.00 and $2.30 per pound. Copper South Australia&#39;s unit cost is anticipated to be between $1.30 and $1.80 per pound. BMA unit cost is expected to be between $112 and $124 per ton.
<h2>BHP Stock&#39;s Price Performance</h2>
BHP Group&#39;s shares have fallen 18.4% year to date compared with the industry&#39;s 10.1% decline.
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<h2>BHP&#39;s Zacks Rank &amp; Other Key Picks</h2>
BHP Group currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
Some other top-ranked stocks from the basic materials space are Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/crs#NYSE">CRS</a>), IAMGOLD Corporation (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/iag#NYSE">IAG</a>) and Eldorado Gold Corporation (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ego#NYSE">EGO</a>). CRS, IAG and EGO sport a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) at present.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Carpenter Technology&#39;s fiscal 2025 earnings is pegged at $6.06 per share. The consensus estimate for&nbsp; earnings has moved 17% north in the past 60 days. It has an average trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 15.9%. CRS shares have gained 102.5% year to date.
The consensus estimate for IAMGOLD&#39;s 2024 earnings is pegged at 39 cents per share. The consensus estimate for earnings has moved 44% north in the past 60 days. It has an average trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 200%. IAG shares have gained 104% so far this year.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Eldorado Gold&#39;s 2024 earnings is pegged at $1.32 per share. The consensus estimate for earnings has moved 22% north in the past 60 days. It has an average trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 430%. EGO shares have gained 37% year to date.
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Carpenter Tech's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRS#NYSE">CRS</a>) short percent of float has risen 24.65% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 1.62 million shares sold short, which is 4.5% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.54 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Carpenter Tech Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
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As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Carpenter Tech has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Carpenter Tech's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Carpenter Tech's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.95%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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Shares of AngloGold Ashanti PLC (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/au#NYSE">AU</a>) scaled a new 52-week high of $32.34 on Aug 20 before ending the session lower at $32.09. The upside was fueled by a spike in gold prices.
AngloGold Ashanti has a market capitalization of $13.5 billion and currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
Shares of the company have gained 71.7% year to date, outpacing the industry&#39;s 28.9% growth and the S&amp;P 500&#39;s 17.7% rise. Meanwhile, the Basic Materials sector has declined 4.2% in the same time frame.
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<h3>What&#39;s Driving the Stock?</h3>
Solid H1 Results: AngloGold Ashanti&#39;s shares have gained 15% since the company reported strong first-half fiscal 2024 results on Aug 6. Adjusted earnings per share were 74 cents, a 429% improvement from 14 cents in the prior year&#39;s comparable period.&nbsp;
The substantial increase in earnings was attributed to increased gold sales, higher average gold prices and lower operating costs. Earnings also benefited from higher equity earnings from joint ventures, an increase in finance income and lower foreign exchange losses, which were partly offset by higher losses on non-hedge derivatives, rising corporate and operating expenses and increased taxation.&nbsp;
The company witnessed a significant turnaround in its Brazil operations, which also contributed to the year-over-year gain in cash flow and earnings. Last year, it&nbsp; had taken steps to restructure the business in Brazil after a sustained period of losses, which led to the improvement.&nbsp;
Gold production rose 2% year over year to 1.25 million ounces, aided by improvement at AngloGold Ashanti Minera&ccedil;&atilde;o, Serra Grande, Iduapriem, Geita and Kibali. Revenues were up 16.7% year over year to $2.55 billion.
Total cash costs per ounce decreased 1% year over year to $1,158 in the first half from $1,169 in the same period last year. This was mainly aided by improved operational performance and enhanced cost efficiency linked to the company&#39;s Full Asset Potential initiatives.
Adjusted earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization increased 65% year over year in the first half to $1.118 billion. Free cash flow was an inflow of $206 million against an outflow of $205 million in the comparable period in the prior fiscal. This increase was mainly due to the turnaround in the Brazil operations, a higher average gold price received per ounce and loan repayments from Kibali, partially offset by higher capital expenditure and increased cash taxes.
Following the upbeat results, the company also declared an interim dividend of 22 cents a share.
Upbeat Outlook: AngloGold Ashanti maintained its gold production guidance for 2024 in the range of 2.65 &ndash; 2.85 million ounces. The midpoint of the guidance indicates growth of approximately 4% from 2023. The increase will be led by the ramp-up at Obuasi and Siguiri, where AngloGold Ashanti expects year-over-year recovery following the 2023 carbon-in-leach tank failure. Total cash costs are projected to be between $1,075 and&nbsp; 1,175 per ounce. &nbsp;
For 2025, gold production is expected to be in the range of 2.71-2.91 million ounces, which indicates 2% year-over-year growth. This will be driven primarily by the expected continued ramp-up at Obuasi and modest gains across multiple mines. The company expects total cash costs per ounce to be in the range of $1,050 - $1,150. Gains from the Full Asset Potential initiative and gold production efficiencies are anticipated to lower unit costs.
Rally in Gold Prices: Gold prices have gained 21.8% so far in 2024, surpassing the performance of most major asset classes. Several factors have contributed to this solid performance in 2024, including increased geopolitical tensions, the potential for monetary policy easing and continuous purchasing by central banks. The yellow metal is currently at around $2,510 per ounce supported by increasing bets on U.S interest rate cuts.
<h3>Stocks to Consider</h3>
Some better-ranked stocks from the basic materials space are Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/crs#NYSE">CRS</a>), IAMGOLD Corporation (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/iag#NYSE">IAG</a>) and Newmont Mining Corporation (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/nem#NYSE">NEM</a>). Each of these stocks sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) at present.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Carpenter Technology&#39;s fiscal 2025 earnings is pegged at $6.06 per share, which indicates a 27.85% increase from fiscal 2024. The consensus estimate for earnings has moved 17% north in the past 60 days. It has an average trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 15.9%. CRS shares have gained 99.9% year to date.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for IAMGOLD&#39;s 2024 earnings is pegged at 39 cents per share, which indicates 333% year-over-year growth. The consensus estimate for earnings has moved 44% north in the past 60 days. It has an average trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 200%. IAG shares have gained 104% year to date.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Newmont&#39;s 2024 earnings is pegged at $2.82 per share, which indicates 75% year-over-year growth. The consensus estimate for earnings has moved 15.6% north in the past 60 days. It has an average trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 19.2%. NEM shares have gained 24% year to date.
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