Newmont Option Alert: Mar 21 $50 Calls at the Bid: 5000 vs 26942 OI; Earnings 2/20 After Close 

Newmont Option Alert: Mar 21 $50 Calls at the Bid: 5000 @ $1.31 vs 26942 OI; Earnings 2/20 After Close Ref=$47.94

Newmont Option Alert: Jan 16 $40 Calls Sweep (61) near the Bid: 2001 vs 5691 OI; Earnings 2/20 After Close 

Newmont Option Alert: Jan 16 $40 Calls Sweep (61) near the Bid: 2001 @ $10.601 vs 5691 OI; Earnings 2/20 After Close Ref=$47.595

Newmont Option Alert: Mar 21 $50 Calls at the Ask: 5000 vs 22086 OI; Earnings 2/20 After Close 

Newmont Option Alert: Mar 21 $50 Calls at the Ask: 5000 @ $1.33 vs 22086 OI; Earnings 2/20 After Close Ref=$47.715

Newmont Option Alert: Aug 15 $45 Calls at the Bid: 1450 vs 1168 OI; Earnings 2/20 After Close 

Newmont Option Alert: Aug 15 $45 Calls at the Bid: 1450 @ $6.05 vs 1168 OI; Earnings 2/20 After Close Ref=$47.335

Newmont Option Alert: Mar 21 $50 Calls at the Ask: 9000 vs 14141 OI; Earnings 2/20 After Close 

Newmont Option Alert: Mar 21 $50 Calls at the Ask: 9000 @ $1.15 vs 14141 OI; Earnings 2/20 After Close Ref=$46.86

Newmont Option Alert: Mar 21 $50 Calls at the Ask: 10000 vs 14141 OI; Earnings 2/20 After Close 

Newmont Option Alert: Mar 21 $50 Calls at the Ask: 10000 @ $1.15 vs 14141 OI; Earnings 2/20 After Close Ref=$46.8551

Newmont Option Alert: Jun 20 $50 Calls at the Bid: 2500 vs 10389 OI; Earnings 2/20 After Close 

Newmont Option Alert: Jun 20 $50 Calls at the Bid: 2500 @ $2.82 vs 10389 OI; Earnings 2/20 After Close Ref=$47.06

Newmont Option Alert: Jan, 2026 $37.5 Calls Sweep (4) near the Ask: 483 vs 27586 OI; Earnings 2/20 After Close 

Newmont Option Alert: Jan, 2026 $37.5 Calls Sweep (4) near the Ask: 483 @ $12.6 vs 27586 OI; Earnings 2/20 After Close Ref=$47.705

Newmont Option Alert: Mar, 2026 $50 Puts at the Bid: 2500 vs 0 OI; Earnings 2/20 After Close 

Newmont Option Alert: Mar, 2026 $50 Puts at the Bid: 2500 @ $7.35 vs 0 OI; Earnings 2/20 After Close Ref=$47.41

Newmont Option Alert: Mar 21 $42.5 Calls Sweep (4) near the Bid: 3000 vs 17781 OI; Earnings 2/20 After Close 

Newmont Option Alert: Mar 21 $42.5 Calls Sweep (4) near the Bid: 3000 @ $5.383 vs 17781 OI; Earnings 2/20 After Close Ref=$47.1649

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Stock market expert Jon Erlichman recently shared a review of stock returns during the last six U.S. recessions, highlighting those that have performed well in difficult times.
In a video <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27Lm9FH-c70">post</a> and also on X, Erlichman shared his analysis of stock returns during the past six recessions in the U.S.
&#8220;The Great Recession, which was longer from 2007 to 2009. We added in the dot-com recession, the recession in the early 90s, and the recessions in the early 80s. So you look at that, you start to get a better sample size,&#8221; he said. 
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">We reviewed stock returns in the past 6 U.S. recessions. Here's a list of stocks that have navigated well during tough times. <a href="https://t.co/vPPsxp9UUE">https://t.co/vPPsxp9UUE</a>
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In alphabetical order, he mentioned about stock number one, AutoZone (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZO#NYSE">AZO</a>). He said that AutoZone is a great example of a stock that has done well during past recessions. Stock number two was Clorox (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLX#NYSE">CLX</a>). He said that Clorox is a great example of a stock that did well during the last recession.
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The other recession proof stocks he suggested were, General Mills (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GIS#NYSE">GIS</a>), IBM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBM#NYSE">IBM</a>), Johnson &amp; Johnson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JNJ#NYSE">JNJ</a>), J.M. Smucker (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SJM#NYSE">SJM</a>), McDonald&#8217;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NYSE">MCD</a>), Newmont (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEM#NYSE">NEM</a>), Netflix (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>), O&#8217;Reilly Automotive (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORLY#NASDAQ">ORLY</a>), Sherwin-Williams (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHW#NYSE">SHW</a>), and Walmart (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>). 
&#8220;And if you go back through all these six recessions, this is the stock that really stands out as a recession-proof stock. Now, of course, we&#8217;ve got the tariff uncertainty right now. That&#8217;s not great for retailers, but Walmart executives have already come out,&#8221; he said in the post. 
The analysis shared by Erlichman is particularly relevant in the current economic climate. With ongoing market volatility and uncertainty, investors are constantly on the lookout for stocks that can weather economic downturns. 
Erlichman&#8217;s review offers a historical perspective on stocks that have demonstrated resilience in the face of recessions, potentially guiding investors towards more stable investment options during turbulent times.
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As of April 17, 2025, three stocks in the materials sector could be flashing a real warning to investors who value momentum as a key criteria in their trading decisions.
The RSI is a momentum indicator, which compares a stock&#8217;s strength on days when prices go up to its strength on days when prices go down. When compared to a stock&#8217;s price action, it can give traders a better sense of how a stock may perform in the short term. An asset is typically considered overbought when the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/rsi">RSI is above 70</a>, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>. 
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">United States Antimony Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAMY#NYSE">UAMY</a>)</h3>
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<li>On April 11, United States Antimony secured a $5 million line of credit. &#8220;We&#8217;re pleased to establish this new credit facility with Truist Bank, which not only augments our working capital capabilities, but also demonstrates growing confidence in our business and long-term potential,&#8221; said Richard (Rick) Isaak, Senior Vice President and CFO of U.S. Antimony. The company's stock jumped around 103% over the past month and has a 52-week high of $3.60.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 83.3&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>UAMY Price Action: Shares of United States Antimony gained 7.1% to close at $3.49 on Wednesday.</li>
<li>Edge Stock Ratings: 99.82 Momentum score with Value at 10.46.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Newmont Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEM#NYSE">NEM</a>)</h3>
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<li>On April 16, Newmont finalized the previously disclosed sales of its Akyem operation in Ghana and its Porcupine operation in Canada. &#8220;Today, I am pleased to announce the successful completion of our non-core asset divestiture program with the sale of Akyem and Porcupine, generating total after-tax cash proceeds of approximately $850 million before closing adjustments,&#8221; said Tom Palmer, Newmont&#8217;s President and Chief Executive Officer. The company's stock gained around 18% over the past month and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NEM">has a 52-week high</a> of $58.72.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 75.8</li>
<li>NEM Price Action: Shares of Newmont gained 2.5% to close at $55.95 on Wednesday.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Royal Gold Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RGLD#NASDAQ">RGLD</a>)</h3>
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<li>On April 14, Scotiabank analyst Tanya Jakusconek upgraded Royal Gold from Sector Perform to Sector Outperform and raised the price target from $166 to $189. The company's stock gained around 20% over the past month and has a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/RGLD">52-week high</a> of $191.22.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 77.9</li>
<li>RGLD Price Action: Shares of Royal Gold gained 0.8% to close at $186.45 on Wednesday.</li>
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Newmont Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEM#NYSE">NEM</a>) has officially concluded its portfolio optimization initiative. The year-long process, initiated after the Newcrest merger, ended with the sales of its Akyem <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/mining" rel="noreferrer noopener">mine</a> in Ghana and the Porcupine operation in Canada.
"Today, I am pleased to announce the successful completion of our non-core asset divestiture program with the sale of Akyem and Porcupine, generating total after-tax cash proceeds of approximately $850 million before closing adjustments," Tom Palmer, Newmont's President and CEO, <a target="_blank" href="https://newmont.com/investors/news-release/news-details/2025/Newmont-Completes-Its-Non-Core-Divestiture-Program-With-the-Sale-of-Akyem-and-Porcupine/default.aspx" rel="noreferrer noopener">said</a> in a statement.
The company expects to generate up to $4.3 billion in gross proceeds from the optimization process, including $3.8 billion from non-core asset sales and $527 million from other investment disposals. The capital raised has strengthened Newmont's balance sheet and enabled its share repurchase program to continue.
The leading miner sold the Akyem mine to China-based Zijin Mining, while Canadian precious metals company Discovery Silver (OTCQX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DSVSF#OTCQX">DSVSF</a>) gained control over the Porcupine Complex.
As part of the Porcupine deal, Newmont received 119.7 million common shares in Discovery, representing an approximate 15% stake in the company. The shares are held via Newmont's wholly owned subsidiary, Goldcorp Inc.
Discovery has ambitious plans for Porcupine, whose complex in Ontario's prolific Timmins gold camp includes the high-grade Hoyle Pond mine, the Borden underground operation, the Pamour open-pit project, and the historic Dome Mine. CEO Tony Makuch expressed optimism, citing the latest technical report.
"Our recently released technical report estimated average annual production of over 285,000 ounces of gold for the next 10 years, with total production extending to 2046," he <a target="_blank" href="https://discoverysilver.com/news/discovery-completes-acquisition-of-porcupine-complex-emerges-as-new-canadian-based-gold-producer/" rel="noreferrer noopener">said</a>, clarifying that Discovery plans to enhance production and improve operational margins.
Newmont caught the interest of investors and analysts as <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44759336/gold-soars-beyond-3200-as-etfs-achieve-record-inflows-in-q1" rel="noreferrer noopener">gold surged over 27% year-to-date</a> and passed $3,300 per ounce, driven by economic uncertainty, central bank demand, and a weaker U.S. dollar. This price level represents nearly double Newmont's 2024 average all-in sustaining cost of $1,620 per ounce in 2024, providing a wide margin that supports long-term profitability.
UBS recently <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44773404/newmont-soars-with-a-new-60-price-target-leads-sp500-higher" rel="noreferrer noopener">upgraded Newmont to "Buy,"</a> with a price target of $60, citing improved financial positioning, high free cash flow potential, and favorable market dynamics. Yet, even after the portfolio optimization, Newmont remains a complex company with 11 assets across nine countries.
Price Watch: Newmont closed at $55.95 on Wednesday. The stock is up 45.82% year-to-date.
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Risk sentiment took a sharp blow Wednesday afternoon after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell linked rising tariffs to higher inflation and slower growth, while making it clear the central bank has no intention <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/04/44848474/fed-chair-powell-says-tariffs-lead-to-temporary-rise-in-inflation">of cushioning market losses.</a>
In remarks at the Economic Club of Chicago, Powell said the inflationary effects of tariffs could be more persistent than previously thought, and warned that current policy uncertainty makes it difficult to gauge their full impact. 
Most notably for Wall Street, Powell addressed the notion of a so-called "Fed put"—the belief that the central bank would intervene if markets drop sharply—and offered a blunt response: "I'm going to say no."
That single line pushed traders to recalibrate expectations for any near-term monetary support.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Stocks Tumble As Chipmakers Extend Losses</h3>
By 3:15 p.m. ET, the S&amp;P 500 – as tracked by the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) – had dropped 3.1% to 5,230 points, while the Nasdaq 100 – tracked by the Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) plunged 4.1% to 18,050, dragged down by the tech-heavy weighting of the index. 
The Dow Jones Industrial Average shed 838 points, or 2.1%, and the Russell 2000 small-cap index also fell 2.1%.
Nearly every sector turned red, with the Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>) nosediving 5%. Energy stocks were the sole exception, buoyed by higher crude prices and safe-haven commodity demand.
Semiconductors were particularly hard hit following fresh export restrictions on Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) chips to China. 
The iShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXX#NASDAQ">SOXX</a>) plummeted 6.8%, with Nvidia and Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) both down around 10%.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Gold Shines In Flight To Safety</h3>
As stocks tumbled, gold prices climbed, continuing their powerful 2025 rally. The precious metal hit new record highs, rising to over $2,350 an ounce, and is now up 26% year to date. 
With the Nasdaq 100 down 23% over the same period, gold has outperformed the tech index by nearly 50% in less than four months.
Gold's appeal has grown amid mounting inflation concerns, policy uncertainty, and geopolitical tension.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Powell: No Market Rescue This Time</h3>
Powell's refusal to endorse the "Fed put" marked a sharp shift in tone from the central bank's more accommodative stance in past downturns. While he acknowledged market volatility, he said both equity and bond markets were "functioning" and "orderly."
"Markets are struggling with a lot of uncertainty, and that means volatility," Powell said. "But having said that, markets are functioning."
The Fed chair emphasized that rate decisions will continue to focus on economic data, especially inflation and employment, and not on asset prices.
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<td>Abbott Laboratories (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABT#NYSE">ABT</a>)</td>
<td>129.93</td>
<td>+2.94%</td>
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<td>APA Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APA#NYSE">APA</a>)</td>
<td>15.27</td>
<td>+2.52%</td>
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<td>Devon Energy Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DVN#NYSE">DVN</a>)</td>
<td>29.21</td>
<td>+2.40%</td>
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<td>Newmont Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEM#NYSE">NEM</a>)</td>
<td>55.88</td>
<td>+2.37%</td>
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<td>Diamondback Energy Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FANG#NYSE">FANG</a>)</td>
<td>129.98</td>
<td>+2.23%</td>
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<td>Advanced Micro Devices Inc.</td>
<td>85.90</td>
<td>-9.86%</td>
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<td>Nvidia Corp.</td>
<td>101.25</td>
<td>-9.76%</td>
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<td>J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBHT#NYSE">JBHT</a>)</td>
<td>123.21</td>
<td>-8.81%</td>
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<td>Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>)</td>
<td>89.90</td>
<td>-8.63%</td>
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<td>KLA Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KLAC#NASDAQ">KLAC</a>)</td>
<td>622.99</td>
<td>-7.87%</td>
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Shares of gold stocks are trading higher amid a rally in the value of the commodity past the price of $3300 and towards an all-time high.

As the gold price crossed $3,200 per ounce for the first time, Ghana, a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/gold" rel="noreferrer noopener">major gold producer</a>, has officially centralized control over its gold exports under a newly established government entity.
Effective immediately, Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) becomes the sole institution authorized to buy, sell, assay, and export gold from the country's artisanal and small-scale mining sector to curb illegal mining and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/02/43514005/escalating-tariff-wars-tighter-african-supply-drive-gold-toward-3000-milestone" rel="noreferrer noopener">boost state revenues</a>.
"The Ghana Gold Board aims to regulate the gold industry, stabilize the cedi, and maximize revenue from gold exports. As Africa's leading gold producer, Ghana derives substantial foreign exchange earnings from gold. However, the benefits accrued from this valuable mineral remain minimal, often coming at a steep environmental cost," Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Baah Forson <a target="_blank" href="https://mofep.gov.gh/news-and-events/2025-01-28/finance-minister-inaugurates-technical-committee-to-establish-gold-board" rel="noreferrer noopener">said</a> in the inaugural statement earlier this year.
The government has also mandated that all foreign gold traders exit the local market by April 30, 2025, though they may still apply to buy gold directly from GoldBod under regulated conditions. All licensed buyers must now conduct transactions in Ghanaian cedis at prices based on the Bank of Ghana's reference rate.
By tightening the regulations, Ghana seeks to address the illegal mining issue, locally known as "galamsey." While small-scale mining accounts for 40% of the country's gold output, an estimated 70 to 80% is unlicensed. Illegal mining causes severe environmental damage, including deforestation, water pollution from mercury and heavy metals, and the destruction of cocoa farms, contributing to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/03/37900275/agriculture-commodities-rise-to-9-year-highs-cocoa-prices-skyrocket-chocolate-lover" rel="noreferrer noopener">spiking cocoa prices</a>.
The impact of galamsey on national revenues is substantial. Although Ghana's gold exports surged by 53.2% in 2024 to $11.64 billion, a large portion of gold produced by informal miners evades legal channels, limiting the government's ability to collect taxes and foreign reserves.
Officials believe consolidating trade under GoldBod will increase fiscal transparency and strengthen the cedi.
Gold mining is vital for the country's economy, contributing around 7% of the GDP and more than 1 million jobs. In 2024, production reached an estimated 4.9 million ounces (around 136 metric tons).
By 2026, major projects like Cardinal Resources' Namdini Mine, Newmont's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEM#NYSE">NEM</a>) Ahafo North, and Azumah Resources' Black Volta Gold Project could collectively add over 846,000 ounces in annual production.
Ghana will host its inaugural Mining in Motion Summit in Accra from June 2 to 4, 2025, to reinforce its leadership in responsible mining.
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Shares of Newmont Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEM#NYSE">NEM</a>) are trading flat Monday. The company&#8217;s stock moved significantly higher last week due to the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44786768/gold-boom-sets-up-intriguing-clash-for-direxions-gold-miners-2x-bull-and-bear-funds">recent boom in gold.</a>
There is a chance the move higher resumes. And if it does, there is also a chance it ends or stalls around the $58.00 level. This is why it is our Stock of the Day.
Resistance is a price level or zone where there is a large amount of sell interest. If a market is trending higher, there aren't enough sell orders to fill all the buy orders. Traders and investors who want to purchase shares are forced to outbid each other.
This price action can force the shares into an uptrend.
But when a stock reaches resistance, the dynamic changes. There are enough or more than enough shares for sale to fill all of the buy orders. This is why rallies can end or pause when they reach resistance.
One of the main reasons resistance forms in markets is buyer's remorse. This happens when a person regrets buying a stock if the price drops afterward.
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Sometimes, these regretful buyers decide to hold onto their losing positions. But they also decide that if they can eventually get out at breakeven, they will. As a result, if the price eventually rallies back to their buy price, they place sell orders.
As you can see on the chart, the last time Newmont reached the $58.00 level, it hit resistance and reversed.
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There are people who bought then who have been waiting to get out. So, if Newmont makes it back to this price they will be placing sell orders. If there is a large amount of these orders, it could create resistance there again.
You can also see on the chart that after Newmont reversed off $58.00, it gapped and made a rapid move lower down to around $48.00. Because it moved so quickly through these levels, there wasn't enough time for a large concentration of buyers to form.
This means that now that the stock has reversed back to these prices but is coming in the opposite direction, there isn't a large group of remorseful buyers trying to sell on the way up.
This means buyers have had to be aggressive and push the price higher to draw sellers off the sidelines. This is why the shares are gapping up.
There is a good chance this move higher will continue. But there is also a good chance it ends, or at least pauses, if it reaches levels around $58.00.
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Stock Of The Day – Will The Newmont Mining Rally Continue?

Economist Peter Schiff criticized UBS&#8217;s recent upgrade of Newmont Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEM#NYSE">NEM</a>), citing room for a higher price target and better outlook. Technical analysis of Newmont&#8217;s stock indicates a bullish uptrend in the near term.
What Happened: Schiff, the chief economist and global strategist at Europac.com, argued that UBS&#8217;s upgrade is too little, too late, and their price target for Newmont doesn&#8217;t adequately reflect the potential upside for a gold mining company in a <a href="https://benzinga.com/25/04/44759336/gold-soars-beyond-3200-as-etfs-achieve-record-inflows-in-q1">strongly rising gold market</a>.
He sees UBS&#8217;s analysis as flawed and indicative of Wall Street&#8217;s general misunderstanding or underestimation of the potential in precious metals, saying, &#8220;Wall Street is worthless.&#8221;
With the given macroeconomic scenario, Schiff says, &#8220;NEM should top $100.&#8221;
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Wall Street is worthless. UBS finally raised <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24NEM&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$NEM</a> from hold to buy, after the stock rose 50% from its 52-week low. But their new price target is just $60. The stock is at $55. Yet UBS sees gold rising to $3,500 &#8211; $3,800 this year. I agree, but if that happens NEM should top $100.
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Why It Matters: Citing a favorable gold macro outlook and strong shareholder return potential, UBS upgraded Newmont to &#8220;buy&#8221; from &#8220;hold&#8221; with a $60 price target, according to an Investing.com <a href="https://www.investing.com/news/stock-market-news/ubs-upgrades-newmont-as-stronger-gold-prices-to-drive-cash-returns-valuation-3981817">report</a>. 
UBS&#8217; upgrade of NEM follows a higher forecast for gold prices at $3,500/oz for fiscal 2026, expecting positive operational momentum for Newmont after underperforming. They anticipate a ~10% free cash flow yield in 2026.
Newmont&#8217;s planned $3 billion buyback in 2026, funded by divestments, and progress towards its net debt target further support the upgrade, despite past operational inconsistencies.
The stock&#8217;s technical analysis shows that NEM&#8217;s Friday closing price of $54.97 was higher than its short and long-term simple daily moving averages, indicating a bullish price trend. Its relative strength index at 73.09 was in the overbought zone, hinting at a possible decline in the near term.
However, its MACD momentum indicator was positive with the MACD line of 1.30, showcasing its 12-period exponential moving average to be above its 26-period EMA, suggesting positive momentum in the near term.
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Price Action: The Newmont stock rose 7.91% on Friday, and it was up 0.38% in premarket on Monday. The stock 43.26% on a year-to-date basis.
The exchange-traded fund tracking the S&amp;P 500 index, SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>), rose 1.78% on Friday and advanced by 1.23% in Monday&#8217;s premarket.
Gold Spot US Dollar declined 0.36% to hover around $3,224.62 per ounce. Its fresh record high stood at $3,245.76 per ounce.
Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings indicate Newmont has a strong price trend over the short, medium, and long term. Its momentum ranking was solid at the 87.71th percentile, and its value ranking was also stronger. Further fundamental, growth, and quality rankings are <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">available here</a>.
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<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NEM/analyst-ratings">Benzinga&#8217;s analysis of 23 analysts</a> shows a consensus &#8220;hold&#8221; rating for the stock, with an average price target of $53.4, ranging from $38 to $67. Recent ratings from UBS, Raymond James, and RBC Capital average $58.33, suggesting a 5.71% potential downside.
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Peter Schiff Expects Mining Firm Newmont Corp To Top $100 Amid Gold Price Rally: 'Wall Street Is Worthless'

These large-cap stocks were the best performers in the last week. Are they in your portfolio?
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<li>Summit Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMMT#NASDAQ">SMMT</a>) stock upped 33.87% last week following director related stock transactions.</li>
<li>Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited&#8217;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HMY#NYSE">HMY</a>) stock escalated 32%, probably as gold and silver gained amid macro uncertainty.</li>
<li>AngloGold Ashanti PLC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AU#NYSE">AU</a>) shares surged 27.54% following the sharp rise in gold price amid macro uncertainty.</li>
<li>Carvana Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVNA#NYSE">CVNA</a>) shares increased 26.84% following President Trump&#8217;s decision to implement a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44720006/markets-take-off-as-trump-announces-90-day-tariff-pause-for-non-retaliating-nations-slaps-china-with-125-duty" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">for all countries except China</a>.</li>
<li>Robinhood Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>) shares grew 26.57% following President Trump&#8217;s decision to implement a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44720006/markets-take-off-as-trump-announces-90-day-tariff-pause-for-non-retaliating-nations-slaps-china-with-125-duty" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">for all countries except China</a>.</li>
<li>Newmont (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEM#NYSE">NEM</a>) stock was up 24.42%. UBS analyst Daniel Major upgraded the company from Neutral to Buy and raised the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/nem/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">price forecast from $50 to $60</a>.</li>
<li>Broadcom Inc.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) stock surged 24.37% on a pullback after China exempted a tariff levy on some semiconductor stocks and a 90-day tariff pause on reciprocal tariffs.</li>
<li>Gold Fields Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GFI#NYSE">GFI</a>) stock rose 23.17% following the sharp rise in gold price amid macro uncertainty.</li>
<li>Kinross Gold Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KGC#NYSE">KGC</a>) shares upped 21.97% following the sharp rise in gold price amid macro uncertainty.</li>
<li>Constellation Energy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CEG#NASDAQ">CEG</a>) stock increased 21.81%. Citigroup analyst Ryan Levine upgraded the company from Neutral to Buy and lowered the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ceg/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">price forecast from $334 to $232</a>.</li>
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Wall Street ended the week on a strong note, with major indices posting their best weekly performance in years, as traders appeared confident that the escalation in the U.S.-China trade war — which led to triple-digit tariff increases on both sides — would be resolved in the near term.
Not even a shocking University of Michigan survey on consumer sentiment — revealing the most pronounced stagflation concerns in decades — nor fears of stress in the Treasury market were enough to curb the surge in dip-buying activity that emerged in the final <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/04/44764554/consumer-sentiment-crashes-to-3-year-lows-as-inflation-expectations-spike-to-1981-highs">day of the week.</a>
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Wall Street Rallies, Treasury Stress Fades</h1>
The S&amp;P 500 index, as tracked by the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>), closed at 5,363, up 1.8% on the day and 5.7% for the week, marking its best weekly performance since October 2023.
From its lows earlier in the week, the index jumped 11% and now sits just four percentage points below the level it held prior to President Donald Trump's tariff announcement on April 2.
The Nasdaq 100 index, tracked by the Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), also rose 1.8% on Friday, bringing weekly gains to 7.5% — its strongest performance since November 2022.
Since Monday's lows, tech stocks have surged 13% and are now about three percentage points below pre-tariff levels.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average, tracked by the SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>), rose 1.6%, extending weekly gains to 4.9%, the best week for blue chips since October 2023.
From the week's lows, the Dow has gained about 10%, and it currently trades nearly five percentage points below the level prior to the tariff news.
Materials were the best-performing sector on Friday, with the Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLB#NYSE">XLB</a>) closing 3.5% higher, buoyed by strong rallies in mining stocks.
The VanEck Gold Miners ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GDX#NYSE">GDX</a>) jumped 5.7% on the day and nearly 20% for the week, reaching levels last seen in 2012, as gold prices continued to break record highs.
Tensions in the Treasury market, which had triggered concern in Washington earlier in the day as the 30-year yield hit 5% and the 10-year surpassed 4.5%, eased by the close. The 30-year yield retreated sharply to 4.85%, while the 10-year settled at 4.47%. The iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TLT#NASDAQ">TLT</a>) ended in the green, up 0.54%.
Oil prices rose 2.1% to $61.50 a barrel, and copper climbed 4.8%, signaling easing fears about global economic conditions.
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) also reflected the improved risk sentiment, rising more than 5% to $83,850.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">S&amp;P 500&#8217;s Top 5 Performers</h1>
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<td>Monolithic Power Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPWR#NASDAQ">MPWR</a>)</td>
<td>+9.74%</td>
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<td>Newmont Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEM#NYSE">NEM</a>)</td>
<td>+7.67%</td>
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<td>Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HII#NYSE">HII</a>)</td>
<td>+7.63%</td>
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<td>Moderna Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRNA#NASDAQ">MRNA</a>)</td>
<td>+6.89%</td>
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<td>Fastenal Co. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FAST#NASDAQ">FAST</a>)</td>
<td>+6.42%</td>
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Nasdaq 100&#8217;s Top 5 Performers</h1>
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<td>Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>)</td>
<td>+10.02%</td>
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<td>Fastenal Co.</td>
<td>+6.41%</td>
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<td>Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>)</td>
<td>+5.49%</td>
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<td>Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>)</td>
<td>+5.20%</td>
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<td>Applied Materials Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>)</td>
<td>+4.83%</td>
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Stocks Notch Best Week In Years As Dip Buying On Tariff Crisis Gathers Momentum

Newmont Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEM#NYSE">NEM</a>) received an upgrade from UBS from Neutral to Buy, setting a 12-month price target of $60 per share. The bank cited a significantly more favorable <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/gold">gold market outlook</a> and the company's improved capital return potential following strategic divestments.
UBS sees gold trading at $3,500 per ounce in 2026, up 23% from its prior estimates. The bank says the macro environment closely mirrors previous periods of financial turmoil, such as the global financial crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic, when gold outperformed following initial selling pressure. Thus, UBS sees gold as increasingly attractive in a world of heightened geopolitical and economic uncertainty.
Newmont, the world's largest gold producer, has underperformed the spot price and the VanEck Gold Miners ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GDX#NYSE">GDX</a>) by roughly 40% over the past five years, leading to a valuation discount.
UBS sees 2025 production guidance of 5.6 million ounces as conservative and believes improving execution could positively surprise the market. The bank's analysts highlighted the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/asset-sales/25/01/43250305/newmont-completes-425-million-asset-sale-focuses-on-british-columbia-growth">post-Newcrest merger divestment plan</a>, which is expected to generate $3.2 billion in cash by Q2 2025.
UBS estimates that $3 billion will be returned to shareholders via buybacks in 2025, creating a compelling high single-digit distribution yield, particularly as the company moves below its $5 billion net debt target in the first half of 2025.
However, operational challenges remain. Newmont has missed production and cost guidance for five consecutive years and its sprawling portfolio across nine countries adds complexity.
Although welcoming Newmont's focus on top assets, UBS sees the "rightsized" gold miners producing 1-2 million ounces annually with 3-5 Tier 1 assets and 1-2 growth projects in the current environment. Newmont's 7.5 million ounces over 11 assets far exceed that, as its efficient management and sustained reserve growth become increasingly complex.
Still, UBS sees strong free cash flow (10% yield in 2026) and potential for additional projects such as Red Chris in British Columbia, although large-scale capex is more likely in 2027–2028. While Newmont has a mixed operational track record, the bank argues that modest improvements in costs or production—if achieved—would represent positive surprises, given conservative market assumptions.
Price Watch: As of 3 PM ET, Newmont was the best-performing S&amp;P 500 stock, rising 9% to $55.53.
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Newmont Soars With A New $60 Price Target, Leads S&P 500 Higher

As tensions in geopolitics rise and global markets seesaw, investors are flocking to gold — not in bullion form, but through <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">ETFs that provide hassle-free access</a> without storage woes. 
As <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/specialty-etfs/25/04/44748769/gold-fever-grips-wall-street-these-etfs-are-striking-it-rich">gold prices reach 18-month highs</a> and uncertainty lingers thickly over U.S.-China trade relations, gold-backed ETFs are witnessing a record high demand.
The gold mania hasn&#8217;t been confined to the precious metal itself. Gold miners are also getting in on the action. The VanEck Gold Miners ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GDX#NYSE">GDX</a>) zoomed to its best level since 2012, surging 6.11% at last check Friday. 
Largest holding in the fund, Newmont Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEM#NYSE">NEM</a>) is up more than 9% today. It jumped 25% this week alone, — its most optimistic weekly gain in 1998 — as investor demand expanded beyond bullion to the miners that dig it.
A number of other gold miner ETFs also showed impressive performances for the day:
<ul>
<li>iShares MSCI Global Gold Miners ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RING#NASDAQ">RING</a>) took the lead with a 6.39% increase at mid-day.</li>
<li>Sprott Gold Miners ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SGDM#NYSE">SGDM</a>) closely followed with a 5.87% increase.</li>
<li>Global X Gold Explorers ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOEX#NYSE">GOEX</a>), which invests in exploration-oriented miners, went up 4.75%.</li>
<li>VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GDXJ#NYSE">GDXJ</a>), which invests in smaller-cap gold miners, went up 5.13%.</li>
</ul>
In March alone, physically backed gold ETFs across the world collected $8.6 billion in inflows, the World Gold Council reported. That brought first-quarter inflows to $21 billion — the second-largest on record, behind only the frenzied second quarter of 2020 at the pandemic&#8217;s peak.
North American investors spearheaded the rush, contributing $12.9 billion—or about 76% of the quarter&#8217;s total. The action is part of a wider flight to safety as equity and bond markets totter in the face of renewed volatility.
The renewed gold rush follows just days after President Donald Trump imposed sweeping tariffs on 60 nations. 
Some countries were granted a 90-day respite — the EU among them. But China was struck with a 125% tariff increase. Beijing&#8217;s retaliatory move with an 84% tariff renewed the threat of an all-out U.S.-China trade war. While markets faltered, gold rose 3.3% on Wednesday and another 1.6% on Thursday, rising to within $50 of its historic high. Spot gold last traded at $3,117.15 an ounce in London.
Even a stunning rebound in equities hasn&#8217;t dimmed the yellow metal&#8217;s sheen — the S&amp;P 500 surged almost 10% on hopes for tariff relief. Yet, investors continue to hedge with gold as they prepare for more economic uncertainty and potential Federal Reserve intervention. A falling dollar and growing expectations for rate cuts only fuel the momentum.
The widespread surge in large-cap, junior, and exploration-centric gold mining ETFs highlights investor belief in depth within the precious metals sector. With volatility emerging as the new standard, physical gold and its equities-based counterparts are retaking their strategic safe-haven roles.
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Gold Miners Go Parabolic: GDX Hits 2012 Highs, Newmont Soars 9%

Wall Street regained momentum, reversing early-session losses and pushing major indexes into positive territory by midday trading in New York, as investors welcomed upbeat bank earnings and cooler-than-expected inflation data, while largely shrugging off trade war concerns after China raised tariffs on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/44756353/xi-jinping-says-there-are-no-winners-in-tariff-war-as-china-slaps-125-tariffs-on-us-goods-urges-trump-to-immediately-correct-wrongdoings">U.S. goods to 125%.</a>
Producer prices cooled to 2.7% year-over-year in March, well below the 3.3% consensus, while the monthly figure declined by 0.4% — the steepest drop since 2023. 
A day earlier, consumer prices also eased more than expected. However, both inflation reports predate the implementation of new trade tariffs. The University of Michigan's latest consumer sentiment index fell sharply to 50.4, its lowest since June 2022 and below expectations. 
Meanwhile, inflation expectations surged: short-term projections hit their highest since 1990, and long-term views reached levels last seen in 1981, underscoring growing concerns over persistent price pressures. In the bond market, the 30-year Treasury yield retreated to 4.90% after briefly touching 4.99% during intraday trading. 
The dollar pared some losses, though it remained near its lowest level since April 2022, based on a trade-weighted index. 
JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>) topped first-quarter earnings estimates and issued upbeat guidance, lifting its shares nearly 3% and outpacing peers. 
Gold prices extended their rally, jumping 1.9% to a record $3,230 per ounce — poised for their strongest weekly gain since March 2020. The surge in bullion and silver — with the latter rising over 3% on Friday — sparked strong gains in mining stocks. 
The VanEck Gold Miners ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GDX#NYSE">GDX</a>) soared 5.5% on Friday and nearly 20% for the week, heading for its highest level since December 2012. 
Newmont Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEM#NYSE">NEM</a>), the world's largest gold miner, jumped 9% on the day and 25% on the week, marking its best weekly performance since 1998.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Friday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h3>
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"> 
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Major Indices </td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>1-day %</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>18,623.30</td>
<td>1.5%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>5,333.87</td>
<td>1.2%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>40,056.72</td>
<td>1.2%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>1,838.01</td>
<td>0.4%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 12:40 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
According to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:
<ul>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) rallied 1.3% to $531.82.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) rose 1.2% to $400.45.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)&nbsp;soared 1.5% to $452.67.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) rose 0.4% to $182.36.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Materials&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLB#NYSE">XLB</a>) outperformed, up 2.3%; the&nbsp;Consumer Discretionary&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLY#NYSE">XLY</a>) lagged, down 0.1%.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">S&amp;P 500&#8217;s Top 5 Performers On Friday</h3>
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"> 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Company Name </th>
<th>% Change</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Newmont Corp. </td>
<td>+8.73%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Monolithic Power Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPWR#NASDAQ">MPWR</a>)</td>
<td>+7.55%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HII#NYSE">HII</a>)</td>
<td>+6.87%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Fastenal Co. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FAST#NASDAQ">FAST</a>)</td>
<td>+6.83%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>The Mosaic Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MOS#NYSE">MOS</a>)</td>
<td>+6.12%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">S&amp;P 500&#8217;s Worst 5 Losers On Friday</h3>
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"> 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Company Name </th>
<th>% Change</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Charles River Laboratories International Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRL#NYSE">CRL</a>)</td>
<td>-6.25%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Texas Instruments Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXN#NASDAQ">TXN</a>)</td>
<td>-6.19%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SanDisk Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNDK#NASDAQ">SNDK</a>)</td>
<td>-3.93%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NCLH#NYSE">NCLH</a>)</td>
<td>-3.30%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBD#NASDAQ">WBD</a>)</td>
<td>-3.23%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
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Wall Street Rebounds, JPMorgan Jumps On Strong Q1 Earnings: What's Driving Markets Friday?

Newmont shares are trading higher after UBS upgraded the stock from Neutral to Buy and raised its price target from $50 to $60.

Newmont (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEM#NYSE">NEM</a>) underwent analysis by 4 analysts in the last quarter, revealing a spectrum of viewpoints from bullish to bearish.
The following table encapsulates their recent ratings, offering a glimpse into the evolving sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have recently evaluated Newmont and provided 12-month price targets. The average target is $56.25, accompanied by a high estimate of $63.00 and a low estimate of $50.00. Witnessing a positive shift, the current average has risen by 8.7% from the previous average price target of $51.75.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744380025_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Deciphering Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Analysis</h2>
An in-depth analysis of recent analyst actions unveils how financial experts perceive Newmont. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
&#x7C; Analyst &#x7C; Analyst Firm &#x7C; Action Taken &#x7C; Rating &#x7C;Current Price Target&#x7C; Prior Price Target &#x7C; 
&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;---------------&#x7C;---------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C; 
&#x7C;Daniel Major &#x7C;UBS &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $60.00&#x7C;$50.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Brian MacArthur &#x7C;Raymond James &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Outperform &#x7C; $63.00&#x7C;$54.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Josh Wolfson &#x7C;RBC Capital &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Sector Perform &#x7C; $52.00&#x7C;$51.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Tanya Jakusconek &#x7C;Scotiabank &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Sector Perform &#x7C; $50.00&#x7C;$52.00 &#x7C;
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Newmont. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Gaining insights, analysts provide qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of Newmont compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Understanding forecasts, analysts offer estimates for Newmont's future value. Examining the current and prior targets provides insight into analysts' changing expectations.</li>
</ul>
Navigating through these analyst evaluations alongside other financial indicators can contribute to a holistic understanding of Newmont's market standing. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NEM/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on Newmont analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Get to Know Newmont Better</h2>
Newmont is the world's largest gold miner. It bought Goldcorp in 2019, combined its Nevada mines in a joint venture with competitor Barrick later that year, and also purchased competitor Newcrest in November 2023. Its portfolio includes 17 wholly or majority owned mines and interests in two joint ventures in the Americas, Africa, Australia and Papua New Guinea. The company is expected to sell roughly 5.5 million ounces of gold in 2025 from its core mines after selling six higher-cost, smaller mines, likely effective mid-2025. Newmont also produces material amounts of copper, silver, zinc, and lead as byproducts. It had about two decades of gold reserves along with significant byproduct reserves at the end of December 2024.
<h3>Breaking Down Newmont's Financial Performance</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization is above the industry average, indicating that it is relatively larger in size compared to peers. This may suggest a higher level of investor confidence and market recognition.
Revenue Growth: Newmont's revenue growth over a period of 3M has been noteworthy. As of 31 December, 2024, the company achieved a revenue growth rate of approximately 42.84%. This indicates a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Materials sector.
Net Margin: Newmont's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of 24.82%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Newmont's ROE surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 4.7% ROE, the company effectively utilizes shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Newmont's ROA excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 2.49%. This signifies efficient management of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: The company faces challenges in debt management with a debt-to-equity ratio higher than the industry average. With a ratio of 0.3, caution is advised due to increased financial risk.
<h2>The Basics of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Ratings come from analysts, or specialists within banking and financial systems that report for specific stocks or defined sectors (typically once per quarter for each stock). Analysts usually derive their information from company conference calls and meetings, financial statements, and conversations with important insiders to reach their decisions.
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
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Demystifying Newmont: Insights From 4 Analyst Reviews

UBS analyst Daniel Major upgrades Newmont (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEM#NYSE">NEM</a>) from Neutral to Buy and raises the price target from $50 to $60.

UBS Upgrades Newmont to Buy, Raises Price Target to $60

Gold prices surged past $3,212 per ounce on Friday, reaching a new record high as mining stocks continued their impressive post-inauguration rally amid escalating U.S.-China trade tensions.
What Happened: Since President Donald Trump&#8216;s Jan. 20 inauguration, major gold mining stocks have climbed over 20%, with several companies posting year-to-date gains exceeding 30% as investors seek safe-haven assets.
On Thursday, the U.S. announced a 125% tariff on Chinese imports on top of an existing 20% duty, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/04/44753780/us-stock-futures-fall-nikkei-crashes-over-5-as-markets-reel-from-trumps-tariff-shock">bringing the total to 145%</a>. This move overshadowed Trump&#8217;s 90-day pause on higher tariffs for most other countries.
Gold stocks with over 20% year-to-date gains rallied further on Thursday amid trade tensions and record gold prices. 
<figure class="wp-block-table"> 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Company</th>
<th>Current Price</th>
<th>Daily Change</th>
<th>YTD Gain</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Newmont Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEM#NYSE">NEM</a>)</td>
<td>$50.94</td>
<td>+4.49%</td>
<td>+32.76%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Barrick Gold Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOLD#NYSE">GOLD</a>)</td>
<td>$19.24</td>
<td>+2.34%</td>
<td>+20.48%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kinross Gold Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KGC#NYSE">KGC</a>)</td>
<td>$13.69</td>
<td>+5.15%</td>
<td>+38.56%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SSR Mining Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SSRM#NASDAQ">SSRM</a>)</td>
<td>$10.18</td>
<td>+1.50%</td>
<td>+41.78%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AEM#NYSE">AEM</a>)</td>
<td>$111.55</td>
<td>+5.43%</td>
<td>+36.05%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>US Gold Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USAU#NASDAQ">USAU</a>)</td>
<td>$10.02</td>
<td>+16.78%</td>
<td>+62.40%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
&#8220;Mining was the best performing sector exiting the last three recessions,&#8221; noted JPMorgan analyst Dominic O&#8217;Kane, who <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/25/04/44709602/jpmorgans-mining-stock-picks-for-a-v-shaped-recovery-analyst-sees-50-returns-over-two-years">projects more than 50% total shareholder return</a> for miners over two years.
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Why It Matters: The latest market dynamics have been further influenced by March&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/04/44753780/us-stock-futures-fall-nikkei-crashes-over-5-as-markets-reel-from-trumps-tariff-shock">unexpected fall in U.S. consumer prices</a>, prompting traders to bet on Federal Reserve rate cuts beginning in June.
According to the World Gold Council, global physically backed gold ETFs experienced robust inflows of $8.6 billion in March alone, with North American investors <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/specialty-etfs/25/04/44748769/gold-fever-grips-wall-street-these-etfs-are-striking-it-rich">accounting for 76% of the quarterly total</a>.
Central banks have <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/gold-prices-surge">contributed significantly to gold&#8217;s rise</a>, purchasing 1,045 tonnes in 2024 – the third consecutive year exceeding 1,000 tonnes – as countries like Russia and China reduce dollar exposure.
With ongoing geopolitical <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/gold-prices-surge">tensions and trade uncertainty</a>, analysts expect gold&#8217;s momentum to continue through 2026, with Bank of America raising its 2026 price target to $3,350 per ounce.
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Gold Miners Rally As Bullion Hits $3,212: Trump Tariffs Fuel Over 20% Year-To-Date Surge Across Sector

After a spectacular risk-on rally on Wednesday, Wall Street sharply pulled back during Thursday's trading, as investors digested the 90-day tariff pause and weighed lingering economic <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/econ-s">risks to the outlook.</a>
Even a sharply lower-than-expected inflation report did little to support risk sentiment — a testament to how susceptible investors <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/econ-s/25/04/44733390/march-inflation-rate-cools-far-more-than-expected-raises-hopes-for-near-term-fed-rate-cuts">remain to economic uncertainty.</a>
The Consumer Price Index fell from 2.8% year-over-year in February to 2.4% in March, below expectations of 2.6% and marking the lowest reading since September 2024. On a monthly basis, inflation was negative by 0.1% — the first decline since May 2020.
While the data bolstered the case for near-term Fed rate cuts — markets are pricing in an 88% chance of a 0.25% move by June — traders remained cautious amid the ongoing tariff drama.
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The S&amp;P 500 dropped 4.8% by midday in New York, erasing about half of Wednesday's historic gains, which had marked the index&#8217;s strongest rally since 2008. The Nasdaq 100 tumbled 5.4%, while small caps in the Russell 2000 sank 5.3%.
Despite the pullback in equities, traditional safe havens like Treasuries and the dollar also fell, raising concerns about waning international confidence in U.S. assets.
The U.S. dollar index — as tracked by the Invesco DB USD Index Bullish Fund ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UUP#NYSE">UUP</a>) — nosedived 2% to the 101 level, its lowest since late September 2024.
Yields on 30-year Treasuries surged by 11 basis points to 4.85%, as bond vigilantes appeared to reassert themselves —effectively flashing red signals in Washington.
Meanwhile, gold continued to deliver stellar returns, with bullion hitting fresh record highs of $3,175 per ounce, up 2.4% on the day. Over the past two sessions, gold has rallied nearly 6%, the biggest two-day gain since March 2020.
On Thursday, the White House announced that the actual tariff rate on Chinese imports will be 145%. Meanwhile, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a budget plan extending the Trump-era tax cuts. Trump welcomed the news, saying it laid the groundwork for what he called "the largest tax and regulation cuts&#8221; in American history.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Thursday&#8217;s Performance In Major Indices, ETFs</h1>
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"> 
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<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Major Indices</td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>Chg</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>38,976.38</td>
<td>-4.0%</td>
</tr>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>5,193.60</td>
<td>-4.8%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>1,810.18</td>
<td>-5.3%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>18,119.84</td>
<td colspan="2">-5.4%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated by 12:05 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
According to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:
<ul>
<li>The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) fell 5.2% to $517.46.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) fell 4% to $389.66.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)&nbsp;sunk 5.5% to $440.99.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) tumbled 5.3% to $179.66.</li>
<li>S&amp;P 500 sectors with largest drops were Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>), down 6.7%; Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>), down 6% and Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLY#NYSE">XLY</a>), down 5.8%.</li>
</ul>
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Thursday&#8217;s Stocks Movers</h1>
<ul>
<li>There were only 22 gainers within the S&amp;P 500, with Newmont Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEM#NYSE">NEM</a>) rallying 3.3%, amid rising gold prices. </li>
<li>Major losers included CarMax Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMX#NYSE">KMX</a>) down 20%, Microchip Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCHP#NASDAQ">MCHP</a>), down 14%, and Celanese Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CE#NYSE">CE</a>), down 14%. </li>
<li>Magnificent Seven were all trading deeply in negative territory, with the group shedding nearly a trillion of combined market value. </li>
</ul>
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Top U.S. Tech Stocks by Market Cap Loss – April 10, 2025</h1>
<ul>
<li>NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) Market Cap Loss: $209.24 billion Daily Change: -7.50%</li>
<li>Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) Market Cap Loss: $181.32 billion Daily Change: -6.07%</li>
<li>Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) Market Cap Loss: $129.62 billion Daily Change: -6.40%</li>
<li>Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) Market Cap Loss: $124.82 billion Daily Change: -4.30%</li>
<li>Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) Market Cap Loss: $102.56 billion Daily Change: -6.91%</li>
<li>Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) Market Cap Loss: $87.47 billion Daily Change: -9.99%</li>
<li>Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) Market Cap Loss: $79.85 billion Daily Change: -4.10%</li>
</ul>
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11:12 AMFeb 20, 2025	CALL	$50.00	Mar 21, 2025	-31	953	5000	4	26942	TRADE	BEARISH
11:03 AMFeb 19, 2025	CALL	$40.00	Jan 16, 2026	270	3	2001	0	5691	SWEEP	BEARISH
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12:40 PMFeb 18, 2025	CALL	$45.00	Aug 15, 2025	116	1451	1450	124	1168	TRADE	BEARISH
10:33 AMFeb 18, 2025	CALL	$50.00	Mar 21, 2025	-31	9988	9000	71	14141	TRADE	BULLISH
10:19 AMFeb 18, 2025	CALL	$50.00	Mar 21, 2025	-31	889	10000	6	14141	TRADE	BULLISH
01:06 PMFeb 14, 2025	CALL	$50.00	Jun 20, 2025	60	2868	2500	28	10389	TRADE	NEUTRAL
02:10 PMFeb 13, 2025	CALL	$37.50	Jan 16, 2026	270	1765	483	6	27586	SWEEP	BULLISH
01:17 PMFeb 13, 2025	PUT	$50.00	Mar 20, 2026	333	2500	2500	Infinity	0	TRADE	BULLISH
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