에 대한 최신 뉴스 Global X Copper Miners ETF (ARCA:COPX)

Global X Copper Miners ETF

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The fund invests at least 80% of its total assets in the securities of the underlying index and in American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) and Global Depositary Receipts (GDRs) based on the securities in the underlying index. The underlying index is designed to measure broad-based equity market performance of global companies involved in the copper mining industry. The fund is non-diversified.

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6월은 섹터 및 산업 성과의 상당한 격차에도 불구하고 SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust(NYSE:SPY)가 추적하는 S&amp;P 500이 3.2% 상승하는 등 주식 시장에서 높은 평가를 받으며 마감되었다.

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June closed on a high note for the stock market, with the S&amp;P 500, tracked by the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>), gaining 3.2%, despite significant disparities in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">sector and industry performances.</a>
The technology sector, as tracked by the Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>), led the 11 S&amp;P 500 sectors in performance last month, surging 7.7% and achieving its strongest monthly gain this year. 
In stark contrast, utilities lagged, with the Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLU#NYSE">XLU</a>) dropping 6.3%, marking the worst month since September 2023.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Top Performing Industry ETFs In June</h3>
The iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IGV#NYSE">IGV</a>) rallied 11.3% last month, topping the rankings among industry ETFs. 
Hot on its heels was the VanEck Semiconductor ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMH#NYSE">SMH</a>), which climbed 8.4%, showcasing strong momentum in the semiconductor sector. 
Since hitting its low in October 2023, the VanEck Semiconductor ETF has rallied by an astounding 87%, and over 200% since October 2022, reflecting the spectacular growth in AI-driven stocks.
Securing the third spot in terms of monthly performance, the SPDR S&amp;P Biotech ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XBI#NYSE">XBI</a>) gained 4%. 
Within the software sector, standout performers included Adobe Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADBE#NASDAQ">ADBE</a>), which surged by 24.9%, CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRWD#NASDAQ">CRWD</a>) with a 22.1% increase, and Oracle Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>), up by 20%.
Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) led chipmakers with a 21% rise. Universal Display Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OLED#NYSE">OLED</a>) followed closely with a 19.7% increase, and Qorvo, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QRVO#NASDAQ">QRVO</a>) posted an 18% gain. 
Among chipmakers, Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>), Universal Display Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OLED#NYSE">OLED</a>) and Qorvo, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QRVO#NASDAQ">QRVO</a>) led gains, with performances of 21%, 19.7% and 18%, respectively.
In the biotech arena, Scilex Holding Company (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCLX#NASDAQ">SCLX</a>) experienced a 78.8% spike, making it the top industry gainer. Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALNY#NASDAQ">ALNY</a>) surged by 63.7%, while Avidity Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RNA#NASDAQ">RNA</a>) saw a robust 52% increase.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Top Performing Industry ETFs By Inflows In June</h3>
Examining fund flows, the VanEck Semiconductor ETF has emerged as a top choice for investors, attracting over $1 billion according to Tradingview data, and achieving its ninth consecutive month of inflows. Year-to-date the fund has registered $4.60 billion in net inflows.
The iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF pulled in approximately $480 million in June, breaking a six-month streak of outflows and registering its highest monthly inflows since September 2022. Yet, its year-to-date net flows are still negative, down by $1.15 billion. 
The iShares Biotechnology ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBB#NYSE">IBB</a>) collected $148 million in inflows last month, reflecting strong investor interest. Another industry witnessing robust inflows was represented by the Global X Copper Miners ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COPX#NYSE">COPX</a>), which attracted about $130 million.
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Top Performing Industry ETFs In June: Software Leads Returns, Chipmakers Attract Most Inflows

Futures on U.S. equity indices inched slightly higher in Friday premarket trading after the Fed&#8217;s favorite inflation gauge, the Personal Consumption Expenditure (PCE), fell to 2.6% year-on-year <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/06/39547288/feds-preferred-inflation-gauge-falls-to-lowest-level-since-november-2021-relieves">in May, as expected.</a>
It marked the lowest inflation rate since March 2021, bolstering market expectations for upcoming Fed interest rate cuts.
After the PCE price index report, traders increased their wagers on a September rate cut, assigning a 68% chance according to CME Group&#8217;s FedWatch tool.
Restricting the screener to stocks with a market cap above $50 billion, here are the top performers following the PCE price index report, according to <a href="http://www.benzinga.com/pro/register/?utm_source=BZprocontent062824&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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<td>Southern Copper (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCCO#NYSE">SCCO</a>)</td>
<td>1.64%</td>
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<td>Intuit Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTU#NASDAQ">INTU</a>)</td>
<td>1.29%</td>
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<td>Toronto-Dominion Bank (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TD#NYSE">TD</a>)</td>
<td>0.82%</td>
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<td>Deere &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DE#NYSE">DE</a>)</td>
<td>0.76%</td>
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<td>GE Aerospace (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GE#NYSE">GE</a>)</td>
<td>0.71%</td>
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<td>Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCX#NYSE">FCX</a>)</td>
<td>0.61%</td>
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<td>ServiceNow Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOW#NYSE">NOW</a>)</td>
<td>0.58%</td>
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Exchange traded funds (ETFs) rallying following the inflation data were: 
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<li>Global X Copper Miners ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COPX#NYSE">COPX</a>) up 1.6%</li>
<li>iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) up 1%</li>
<li>SPDR S&amp;P Regional Banking ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KRE#NYSE">KRE</a>) up 0.9%</li>
<li>The Energy&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>) up 0.9%</li>
<li>VanEck Gold Miners ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GDX#NYSE">GDX</a>) up 0.7%</li>
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The investment landscape for copper has been ignited by recent bullish predictions, particularly from prominent hedge fund <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/03/37985516/not-just-nvidia-ai-is-also-fueling-global-copper-demand-analyst-reveals-3-top-stock">manager Pierre Andurand</a>. 
Andurand's <a href="https://www.ft.com/content/725234a6-9e6f-4a4a-9406-2bda667ca511">forecast</a> of copper prices reaching $40,000 per tonne underscored a compelling investment opportunity in copper miner stocks and the Global X Copper Miners ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COPX#NYSE">COPX</a>).
Here are the drivers behind his optimistic outlook for copper. Benzinga will also touch upon the performance and holdings of the Global X Copper Miners ETF and examine technical indicators to present a comprehensive case for investors.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Copper Demand-Supply Dynamics</h1>
Copper, a critical metal in the energy transition, is poised for significant demand growth. Andurand&#8217;s prediction is based on the increasing electrification of the world, including:
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<li>electric vehicles</li>
<li>renewable energy infrastructure</li>
<li>military applications</li>
<li>data centers</li>
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As these sectors expand, the demand for copper is expected to double, outpacing supply, which traditionally takes about 15 years to develop new mines.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Pierre Andurand's Bullish Outlook For Copper</h1>
Andurand, known for his success in commodities trading, shifted his focus to copper after experiencing setbacks in the oil market.
His Commodities Discretionary Enhanced fund rebounded from a 55% loss last year and is now up 83% year-to-date, largely due to diversified commodity investments.
He believes current supply constraints and robust demand will propel copper prices to unprecedented heights.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">COPX ETF Overview</h1>
The Global X Copper Miners ETF (COPX) offers a targeted investment in copper mining companies. With an expense ratio of 0.65%, the ETF has shown impressive returns:
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<li>3 Month Return: 32.70%</li>
<li>YTD Return: 27.36%</li>
<li>1 Year Return: 39.32%</li>
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Key Holdings</h1>
Global X Copper Miners ETF's portfolio includes leading copper miners, reflecting a diversified exposure to the industry (Company name, U.S.-listed ticker, allocation%):
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<li>First Quantum Minerals Ltd. (OTCPK:FQVLF) &#8211; 5.31%</li>
<li>KGHM Polska Miedz S.A. (OTCPK: KGHPF) &#8211; 5.30%</li>
<li>Boliden AB (OTCPK:BDNNY) (OTCPK: BLIDF) &#8211; 4.82%</li>
<li>Lundin Mining Corp. (OTCPK: LUNMF) &#8211; 4.72%</li>
<li>Teck Resources Limited Class B (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TECK#NYSE">TECK</a>) &#8211; 4.69%</li>
<li>BHP Group Ltd (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BHP#NYSE">BHP</a>) &#8211; 4.64%</li>
<li>Glencore plc (OTCPK: GLCNF) (OTCPK: GLNCY) &#8211; 4.60%</li>
<li>Zijin Mining Group Co., Ltd. Class H (OTCPK: ZIJMF) (OTCPK: ZIJMY) &#8211; 4.58%</li>
<li>Antofagasta plc (OTCPK: ANFGF) &#8211; 4.54%</li>
<li>Freeport-McMoRan, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCX#NYSE">FCX</a>) &#8211; 4.51%</li>
</ol>
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Charts Indicate Bullish Outlook For Global X Copper Miners ETF</h1>
The technical indicators for Global X Copper Miners ETF reveal a moderately bullish trend, with buying pressure suggesting a positive outlook.
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The Global X Copper Miners ETF share price is $48.66 while the 8-day simple moving average (SMA) is $49.98, which signals short-term bearishness.
However, the 20-day SMA at $48.35 and the 50-day SMA at $45.74 both indicate a bullish momentum. The 200-day SMA stands at $38.34, further reinforcing the bullish signal as the stock price remains well above it.
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The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) indicator is 1.21, suggesting bullishness, while the Relative Strength Index (RSI) at 53.65 indicates that the ETF is neither oversold nor overbought. 
Additionally, the Bollinger Bands support bullish signals as the ETF is trading within the upper range.
Given the bullish forecast for copper prices, driven by robust demand and constrained supply, copper miner stocks and the COPX ETF represent a compelling investment opportunity. 
Andurand's expertise and confidence in the market, coupled with strong ETF performance and supportive technical indicators, suggest that investors could consider taking exposure to this sector. 
As the world continues to electrify and transition towards renewable energy, the demand for copper is set to soar, making now an opportune time to invest in copper miners through Global X Copper Miners ETF.
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Copper To $40,000 A Tonne, Says Hedge Fund Titan Pierre Andurand: What ETF Investors Should Watch

Joshua Brown of Ritholtz Wealth Management named Nasdaq, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NDAQ#NASDAQ">NDAQ</a>) as his final trade on CNBC's &#8220;<a href="https://www.cnbc.com/video/2024/05/23/final-trades-nasdaq-archer-daniels-midland-copx.html">Halftime Report Final Trades</a>.&#8221; 
On April 25, Nasdaq reported worse-than-expected first-quarter adjusted EPS results, posting adjusted earnings of 63 cents per share, missing market estimates of 65 cents per share. 
The company's sales came in at $1.117 billion versus expectations of $1.114 billion. Nasdaq also announced a 9% increase in quarterly <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NDAQ/earnings">dividend to 24 cents per share</a>.
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Stephen Weiss of Short Hills Capital Partners named Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADM#NYSE">ADM</a>) as <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/04/38527999/archer-daniels-midland-beats-q1-earnings-expectations-but-misses-revenue-targets-whats-next-for-the">his final trade</a>.
On April 30, Archer-Daniels-Midland posted better-than-expected first-quarter earnings. The company reported adjusted earnings per share of $1.46, beating the analyst consensus of $1.36. Quarterly revenues of $21.85 billion missed the street view of $22.27 billion. Archer-Daniels-Midland sees FY24 adjusted earnings per share of $5.25-$6.25 versus the $5.57 estimate.
In a separate press release, the company said that its global regenerative agriculture program expanded to more than 2.8 million acres in 2023, exceeding its 2 million acre goal.
Liz Young of SoFi picked Global X Copper Miners ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COPX#NYSE">COPX</a>).
Price Action:
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<li>Archer-Daniels-Midland shares fell 1.9% to close at $60.72 on Thursday.</li>
<li>Global X Copper Miners ETF declined 1.1% during Thursday's session.</li>
<li>Nasdaq shares fell 1.5% to close at $61.52 during Thursday's session.</li>
</ul>
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On CNBC Halftime Report Final Trades: Archer-Daniels-Midland, Global X Copper Miners

Copper prices continue to reach new record highs daily, soaring to $5.17 per pound on Tuesday, driven <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/copper">by improving market conditions. </a>
The metal has surged over 30% year to date, setting the stage for its best-performing year since 2010. Additionally, copper has jumped 28% in the last two months, marking its best two-month streak since April 2009.
The performance of copper miners has also been outstanding. The Global X Copper Miners ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COPX#NYSE">COPX</a>) has achieved 12th positive weeks in the last 14, rallying 40% year to date.
Two primary factors are fueling the rise in copper prices: increasing demand from electrification and strategic stockpiling by China.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Electrification Demand Kicks In</h3>
Bank of America analysts noted that &#8220;renewables, EVs, and other new uses of copper – such as data centers and AI – combined with supply-side issues are driving tight markets.&#8221; 
The investment bank also highlighted that decarbonization efforts lead to higher metal usage, often replacing hydrocarbons with electrification, which translates to more copper usage.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">China&#8217;s Strategic Stockpiling</h3>
A significant dynamic in the copper market is China&#8217;s hoarding of copper. 
Macroeconomist Andreas Steno Larsen highlighted in a recent post that China&#8217;s copper inventories are at an all-time high for this time of year.
&#8220;Something is cooking in China,&#8221; Larsen remarked on social media platform X. He explained that China typically uses its copper stock at this time of year, but instead, they are building their stockpile while copper prices surge.
Larsen suggests that China is gearing up its green tech capacity, predicting that European markets will be inundated with subsidized Chinese solar panels, EVs, and wind turbines through 2024 and 2025. 
This strategic move has allowed China to secure a strong supply chain, challenging European companies&#8217; competitiveness.
The economist warned that the upcoming weeks are going to be crucial for copper markets as the Yangshan Copper Cathode is now traded at a discount to LME spot, which is highly unusual.
The market will closely watch whether China decides to export copper, or if this stockpiling is a deliberate strategic move to dominate supply chains.
&#8220;We are betting on the latter,&#8221; Steno Larsen stated. 
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Top Copper-Linked Stocks Recommended by Bank of America</h3>
Bank of America has identified three top copper-linked stocks for investors:
<ol>
<li>Antofagasta plc (OTCPK: ANFGF) as a volume-growth story. </li>
<li>Freeport McMoRan Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCX#NYSE">FCX</a>) considered &#8220;a go-to blue-chip copper exposure.&#8221;</li>
<li>TECK Resources Ltd (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TECK#NYSE">TECK</a>): Following the sale of its coal assets, TECK has become a new, inexpensive copper &#8220;pure play&#8221; with growth options.</li>
</ol>
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3 Stocks To Watch As Copper Surges To Record Highs: 'Something Is Cooking In China'

Friday is shaping up to be one of the strongest days for metal commodities in recent years. Gold climbed over 1.7% toward a record-high close above $2,400 per ounce, silver surged more than 6% to its highest level since February 2013, and copper hit <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/mining">an all-time high.</a>
What Happened: In a week marked by diminishing inflation fears, the case for Federal Reserve rate cuts strengthened. Additionally, news of a broad-based Chinese stimulus to support the struggling real estate sector sent metal commodities skyrocketing. Beijing announced measures such as reducing down payments for homebuyers and a state-financed package to convert unsold<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/24/05/38895805/china-goes-all-in-as-beijing-vows-to-buy-unsold-properties-chinese-stocks-rally-copper-hits-all-time"> properties into social housing.</a>
Copper, extremely sensitive to China&#8217;s economic health as the country is the top purchaser of the red metal, rallied 4% to above $5 a pound. This surge marked a fresh weekly all-time high and its strongest day since November 2022.
Precious metals like silver and gold positively reacted to both interest-rate and Chinese-related developments. Silver spiked above $30, breaking out of a triple-top resistance pattern.
Chart: Copper Hits All-Time High
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Expert Insights on Metal Commodities</h3>
According to Otavio Costa, macro strategist at Crescat Capital, central banks are &#8220;acquiring gold to enhance the quality of their international reserves and thereby strengthen the credibility of their monetary systems.&#8221; 
He highlighted that unlike many investors and traders, central banks have a long-term perspective, meaning that &#8220;the accumulation of gold by these institutions is just beginning.&#8221;
According to analysts at Goldman Sachs, copper remains a focus amid an ongoing short squeeze that has sent futures to record highs. The investment bank maintains a positive outlook on copper, citing the market&#8217;s structural deficit and forecasting a 20% increase from current levels.
Jeff Currie, former Goldman Sachs commodities strategist and now chief strategy officer of energy pathways at Carlyle Group, stated in a Bloomberg <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-05-17/jeff-currie-says-copper-is-the-best-trade-he-s-seen-in-his-career?sref=TBDibEcD">interview </a>that the red mental still has more room to run, emphasizing copper&#8217;s importance in powering electric vehicles, updated grids and AI data centers.
Chart: Silver Notches Best-Performing Week Since August 2020
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Mining Stocks Surge</h3>
The rally in metal commodities fueled broad-based gains on mining stocks. 
<ul>
<li>The SPDR S&amp;P Metals &amp; Mining ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XME#NYSE">XME</a>) rose 1.8% reaching April 2022 highs. Coeur Mining, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CDE#NYSE">CDE</a>) and Hecla Mining Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HL#NYSE">HL</a>) were the top gainers among miners, both up by 11%. </li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>The Global X Copper Miners ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COPX#NYSE">COPX</a>) skyrocketed 4.3%, hitting a record high since the fund&#8217;s inception in 2010. Taseko Mines Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TGB#NYSE">TGB</a>), Ero Copper Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ERO#NYSE">ERO</a>), and First Quantum Minerals Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FM#NYSE">FM</a>) were the fund&#8217;s top performers, up 7.3%, 6.8% and 6.6%, respectively</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>The Global X Silver Miners ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SIL#NYSE">SIL</a>) rose 5%, reaching April 2022 highs. Besides Coeur Mining and Hecla Mining Company, Endeavour Silver Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXK#NYSE">EXK</a>) also performed strongly, up 10%. </li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>The VanEck Gold Miners ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GDX#NYSE">GDX</a>) surged 3%, also reaching April 2022 highs, with New Gold Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NGD#NYSE">NGD</a>) topping the performance among gold miners, up nearly 12%.</li>
</ul>
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Silver Rockets To 11-Year Highs, Copper Hits Record Peak, Gold Approaches Historic Close: Mining Stocks' Wild Ride

As April comes to a close, it&#8217;s time to compile the rankings for the top-performing sector and industry exchange-traded <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">funds of the month.</a>
Taking a broader look at the stock market, the S&amp;P 500 Index, represented by the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>), finished April on a downturn, declining by approximately 3%. This marks the end of a five-month streak of gains.
Similarly, the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100, tracked by the Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), experienced a 3.5% decline.
Among large-cap indices, blue-chip stocks showed slight underperformance, with the SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) slipping by 4.5%.
Small-cap stocks, represented by the iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>), plummeted by over 6%, marking their worst performance since October 2023.
Overall, it has been a challenging month for the stock market, primarily due to inflation surprises surpassing expectations. This has led to a recalibration of market expectations regarding potential Federal Reserve rate cuts.
Additionally, complex global geopolitical tensions have emerged, notably between Israel and Iran, alongside the ongoing issue in the Gaza Strip.
May is anticipated to start with a crucial event as investors await the Federal Reserve Open Market Committee <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/macro-notification/24/04/38526201/is-hawkish-shift-on-inflation-imminent-wall-street-analysts-traders-brace-for-fed-impa">(FOMC) meeting on Wednesday. </a>
While no interest rate changes are expected, all eyes will be on Fed Chair Jerome Powell&#8216;s remarks to assess the Fed&#8217;s stance in response to recent inflation surprises.
Read also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/macro-notification/24/04/38491988/federal-reserve-meeting-preview-high-interest-rates-need-more-time-to-work-bank-of-ame">Federal Reserve Meeting Preview: High Interest Rates &#8216;Need More Time To Work,&#8217; Bank of America Says</a>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Performance Of Sector ETFs In April 2024</h2>
At the sector level, only the utilities sector managed to avoid losses for the month, rising by 2.1%.
The largest stock contributors to the utilities&#8217; performance in April are NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEE#NYSE">NEE</a>), The Southern Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SO#NYSE">SO</a>), Dominion Energy, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/D#NYSE">D</a>) and NRG Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NRG#NYSE">NRG</a>) which showed monthly gains between 4% and 8%. 
Energy stocks remained broadly stable, while the other nine S&amp;P 500&#8217;s sectors showcased losses.
Real estate experienced the worst performance, down by over 7%, dragged down by its high sensitivity to interest rates, as Treasury yields increase across the board during the month. 
Following real estate, the technology and healthcare sectors also showed poor performance in April.
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">April&#8217;s Best And Worst Sector ETFs: Utilities Lead, Real Estate Lags</h4>
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<thead>
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<th>Sector</th>
<th>April 2024 performance</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLU#NYSE">XLU</a>)</td>
<td>2.06%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Energy&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>)</td>
<td>0.01%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Consumer Staples&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLP#NYSE">XLP</a>)</td>
<td>-1.11%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Industrials&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLI#NYSE">XLI</a>)</td>
<td>-3.23%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Consumer Discretionary&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLY#NYSE">XLY</a>)</td>
<td>-3.68%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLF#NYSE">XLF</a>)</td>
<td>-3.85%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Materials&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLB#NYSE">XLB</a>)</td>
<td>-4.13%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLC#NYSE">XLC</a>)</td>
<td>-4.24%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>)</td>
<td>-4.78%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Health Care&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLV#NYSE">XLV</a>)</td>
<td>-4.85%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Real Estate&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLRE#NYSE">XLRE</a>)</td>
<td>-7.83%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Data as of Apr. 30, 2024 2:50 p.m. EDT</figcaption></figure>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Performance Of Industry ETFs In April 2024</h2>
Based on the industry ETF list provided by BlackRock Inc.&#8217;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>) iShares, only five out of the 25 industries managed to report gains in April. Among them, miners did well across the board, with silver, copper, and gold mining stocks reporting robust gains. 
Standout contributors to the mining industry&#8217;s outperformance in April were Pan American Silver Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PAAS#NYSE">PAAS</a>), up over 20%, Newmont Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEM#NYSE">NEM</a>), up 14%, Anglo American plc (OTCPK: AAUKF), up over 40%
Energy producers also managed to end the month in the green.
On the bottom side of the industry rankings, homebuilders, transportation, biotech stocks, digital infrastructure and real estate all report losses between 7% and 9.6% in April.
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<th>ETF Name</th>
<th>Performance</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>iShares MSCI Global Silver and Metals Miners ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLVP#NYSE">SLVP</a>)</td>
<td>12.11%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>iShares Copper and Metals Mining ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COPX#NYSE">COPX</a>)</td>
<td>9.50%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>iShares MSCI Global Gold Miners ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RING#NYSE">RING</a>)</td>
<td>5.93%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>iShares MSCI Global Metals &amp; Mining Producers ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PICK#NYSE">PICK</a>)</td>
<td>2.81%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>iShares MSCI Global Energy Producers ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FILL#NYSE">FILL</a>)</td>
<td>2.46%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>iShares U.S. Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ITA#NYSE">ITA</a>)</td>
<td>-1.16%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>iShares U.S. Oil &amp; Gas Exploration &amp; Production ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IEO#NYSE">IEO</a>)</td>
<td>-1.37%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>iShares Residential and Multisector Real Estate ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/REZ#NYSE">REZ</a>)</td>
<td>-1.66%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>iShares Lithium Miners and Producers ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ILIT#NYSE">ILIT</a>)</td>
<td>-3.30%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>iShares U.S. Broker-Dealers &amp; Securities Exchange ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IAI#NYSE">IAI</a>)</td>
<td>-3.74%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>iShares U.S. Financial Services ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IYG#NYSE">IYG</a>)</td>
<td>-3.88%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IGM#NYSE">IGM</a>)</td>
<td>-4.37%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>iShares Semiconductor ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXX#NYSE">SOXX</a>)</td>
<td>-4.40%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>iShares U.S. Healthcare Providers ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IHF#NYSE">IHF</a>)</td>
<td>-4.79%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>iShares U.S. Insurance ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IAK#NYSE">IAK</a>)</td>
<td>-4.85%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>iShares U.S. Regional Banks ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IAT#NYSE">IAT</a>)</td>
<td>-5.11%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>iShares U.S. Pharmaceuticals ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IHE#NYSE">IHE</a>)</td>
<td>-5.38%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>iShares U.S. Oil Equipment &amp; Services ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IEZ#NYSE">IEZ</a>)</td>
<td>-5.45%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>iShares Mortgage Real Estate ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/REM#NYSE">REM</a>)</td>
<td>-5.57%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>iShares U.S. Medical Devices ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IHI#NYSE">IHI</a>)</td>
<td>-5.75%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>iShares Global Timber &amp; Forestry ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WOOD#NYSE">WOOD</a>)</td>
<td>-6.20%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IGV#NYSE">IGV</a>)</td>
<td>-6.76%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>iShares U.S. Digital Infrastructure and Real Estate ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IDGT#NYSE">IDGT</a>)</td>
<td>-7.12%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>iShares Biotechnology ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBB#NYSE">IBB</a>)</td>
<td>-7.23%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>iShares U.S. Transportation ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IYT#NYSE">IYT</a>)</td>
<td>-8.34%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>iShares U.S. Home Construction ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ITB#NYSE">ITB</a>)</td>
<td>-9.60%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Data as of Apr. 30, 2024 3:15 p.m. EDT</figcaption></figure>
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April Showers On Wall Street:  Miners, Utilities Emerge As Bright Spots In Gloomy Market

Australian multinational miner&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BHP">BHP Group</a>'s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BHP#NYSE">BHP</a>) nearly $40 billion bid for rival Anglo American (OTC:&nbsp;NGLOY) may not be enough to acquire the company as other diversified miners will probably make rival bids amid the global scramble for copper assets.
After completing a $6.4 billion takeover of Australian copper producer&nbsp;OZ Minerals&nbsp;last year, BHP is doubling down on the red metal amid widespread expectations that demand will greatly increase in coming years as the global economy transitions from fossil fuels. 
Solar and wind farms and electric vehicles require more copper than traditional utilities and internal combustion engine automobiles.
"This is the latest move to consolidate in industrial metals driven by a scramble for copper and other metals central to the world&#8217;s clean energy movement,"&nbsp;Sean Casterline, founder of the investment consulting firm&nbsp;Delta Capital Management, told Benzinga.
BHP, already the world's biggest mining company, is currently the third-largest copper producer behind Chile's state-run&nbsp;Codelco&nbsp;and U.S.-based heavyweight&nbsp;Freeport-McMoRan Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCX#NYSE">FCX</a>). A combination with Anglo American would push BHP to the pole position.&nbsp;&nbsp;
"In our view, the copper assets are the primary driver of a proposed transaction,"&nbsp;RBC Capital Markets analysts said.&nbsp;
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Rival Bids Seem Likely</h1>
BHP said it offered 25.08 pounds ($32.27) a share for London-based Anglo American, which said it is reviewing the proposal. The all-share deal values Anglo American at GBP 31.1 billion ($38.9 billion) and is contingent on the U.K. company spinning off its shareholdings in Anglo American Platinum Ltd. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANGPY#OTC">ANGPY</a>) and Kumba Iron Ore Ltd. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KIROY#OTC">KIROY</a>), which are both listed in South Africa.
The proposal represents a nearly 14% premium for Anglo American's London-listed shares and a 31% premium without the platinum and iron ore units.
Analysts said that probably isn't enough.
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Anglo American's shares have been so beaten down recently that its board and shareholders probably see BHP's bid as undervaluing the company, including copper assets in Chile and Peru, where BHP also has copper operations. Anglo American's shares have been suffering because of operational problems, a disappointing production outlook and a slump in diamond and platinum-group markets.
BHP's offer is "a timid and somewhat convoluted bid" that "won't be enough to draw either Anglo's board or its key shareholders," Liberum analyst Ben Davis said. After BHP's offer, he raised Anglo's price target to 27.50 pounds ($34.41), a near 25% bump from the stock&#8217;s closing price before the offer was officially made public.
Jefferies analysts went higher, saying a price of at least 28 pounds ($35.04) per share would be required for serious discussions between the companies, and a takeout price north of 30 pounds ($37.54) per share would be the outcome of a bidding war.
"If BHP does indeed continue to pursue this deal, we would be surprised if other bidders do not emerge," the company said. "Let the games begin."
The RBC Capital Markets analysts pegged diversified miner Glencore (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLNCY#OTC">GLNCY</a>) as one logical bidder because of the potential advantages in combining the companies' copper assets. The company also listed Vale (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VALE#NYSE">VALE</a>) as a possibility because of the attractiveness of combining iron ore assets in Brazil. 
Davis pointed to diversified multinational miner&nbsp;Rio Tinto&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIO#NYSE">RIO</a>) as his top pick for an interloper, although he noted the company has a reputation for preferring to build mines rather than buy them.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Gold Miners Expand Copper Holdings</h1>
One reason why copper acquisitions are attractive is that building new copper mines from scratch is expensive and time-consuming.
That's especially true in the U.S., where getting a permit is difficult, or in other jurisdictions such as Panama, where a court ruling recently forced the closure of a huge copper mine after local protests, said&nbsp;Jason Crawshaw, portfolio manager at&nbsp;Polaris Capital, which invests in copper miners&nbsp;Lundin Mining Corp. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUNMF#OTC">LUNMF</a>) and Antofagasta (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANFGF#OTC">ANFGF</a>).
"There is a scramble for assets," he told Benzinga. "Everybody is always looking to get more exposure to copper."
Even gold miners have been interested in bulking up on copper assets.&nbsp;
Last year, U.S.-based gold mining major&nbsp;Newmont Corp.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEM#NYSE">NEM</a>) bought Australian gold miner Newcrest Mining Ltd. for nearly $17 billion, adding nearly 50 billion pounds of copper reserves and resources in one fell swoop.
Meanwhile, Canada-headquartered rival&nbsp;Barrick Gold Corp.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOLD#NYSE">GOLD</a>) is spending nearly $2 billion to expand a copper mine in Zambia, targeting expanded plant production in 2028.&nbsp;
Investors looking for diverse exposure to copper producers can consider the&nbsp;Global X Copper Miners ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COPX#NYSE">COPX</a>),&nbsp;Sprott Copper Miners ETF&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COPP#NASDAQ">COPP</a>),&nbsp;Sprott Junior Copper Miners ETF&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COPJ#NASDAQ">COPJ</a>)&nbsp;and&nbsp;iShares Copper and Metals Mining ETF&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ICOP#NASDAQ">ICOP</a>).
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Copper Is A Hot Commodity: Bidding War for Anglo American May Emerge After BHP's 'Low Ball' Offer — 'Let The Games Begin'

Source: <a href="https://www.streetwisereports.com/article/2024/04/19/is-a-commodities-super-cycle-on-the-way.html?utm_medium=feed">Streetwise Reports 04/19/2024</a>
Are we at the start of a commodities supercycle? We sat down with McAlinden Research to see what they had to say about the current state of commodities.
McAlinden Research Partners is a global provider of original investment strategy insights. The company&#39;s primary goal is to pinpoint profitable investment opportunities in their early stages and promptly inform their clients about these potential avenues for growth. Its founder, Joseph J. McAlinden, has over five decades of experience in the research and investment space.
With this in mind, we at Streetwise thought it would be good to sit down with some of the McAlinden team to get their take on what is currently going on in the commodities market.
First, we discussed current trends in the commodities space.
The McAlinden team told us, &quot;In the stock market, we have a super bull market. That is not showing any signs of letting up.&quot; However, when it comes to commodities, the market is a mixed bag. They pointed out that some commodities, such as cocoa, have soared while others, like lumber, have been struggling.
<h2>AI and Y2K</h2>
In terms of a parallel, the McAlinden team said, &quot;Market cycles don&#39;t repeat, but they do rhyme&quot; and this reminded them a bit of the late 90s and early 2000s. People thought the world was going to end with Y2K, which led to high revenue in technology companies. However, once the world realized the sky wasn&#39;t falling, it led to a major correction.
The McAlinden team compared this to the current excitement surrounding AI. Eventually, the market will learn if AI has lived up to the hype.
Was it as scary as everyone predicted?
Maybe it won&#39;t be as advanced as we had previously thought, and when that happens, corrections will be made like with technology during Y2K.
<h2>A Geopolitically Influenced Market</h2>
Now, the McAlinden team explained that commodities are influenced by similar fears and movements in the world. They said, &quot;Throughout history, you see that commodities are very heavily impacted, more impacted by geopolitics than equities.&quot;
For example, OPEC&#39;s oil embargoes significantly impacted the prices of oil in the 1970s, and this alliance of oil producers continues to have a profound impact on the price of energy commodities today.
&quot;Now, within OPEC, or this OPEC+Syndicate, you have countries like Russia and Saudi Arabia, which are both countries within or right on the edge of war zones&quot; the McAlinden team explained. &quot;They depend . . . the free movement of trade that is subject to a lot of risk. And that is definitely pushing up some of the commodity prices, particularly in energy.&quot;
<blockquote class="callOut left">Still, the team made it a point to note that they don&#39;t believe we are at the beginning of a commodities super cycle yet, though &quot;we may get there in the next couple of years.&quot;</blockquote>
Though the team pointed out that there has been a lot of chatter about &quot;worst-case scenarios&quot; that is not what has happened yet.
&quot;There&#39;s been a lot of chances [where we thought] this could get really bad, this could spiral out of control, but for the most part, the state actors have been pretty rational in trying to avoid these cataclysmic events that might create something like a supercycle.&quot;
They continued, &quot;I think that that has saved the world. [Still] there&#39;s only so many times you can really go right up to the edge of that risk cliff and not end up falling into it. And that&#39;s what you always have to be looking out for in commodities.&quot;
Still, the team made it a point to note that they don&#39;t believe we are at the beginning of a commodities super cycle yet, though &quot;we may get there in the next couple of years.&quot;
Once this happens, almost all commodities could appreciate in value simultaneously, but right now, they are still mixed and dependent on a myriad of factors, including geopolitics and weather.
<h2>Closer and Closer to a Recession</h2>
We then went on to discuss the current state of inflation, as commodities are also affected by this.
The McAlinden team said, &quot;The Fed suggested they were going to cut [interest rates] three times, and traders basically ignored that, and we&#39;re talking six or seven cuts . . . the data for the year started to show sticky inflation, and strong employment at the headline level; however, this was a bit misleading . . . there are reasons to expect inflation to improve, but [we] doubt it is going to happen in the next six months.&quot;
When asked about the misleading nature of the employment readings, the McAlinden team turned to current headlines regarding increased job creation in the U.S. Though the most recent reports show that job growth is beating the highest estimates of economists, this does not take into account the impact of part-time / contract work accounting for the entire net increase in payrolls over the past several months. So, while job creation is accelerating, full-time work is not.
<blockquote class="callOut right">The Biden White House has succeeded in bringing down CO2 emissions to their target level, but that has come at the expense of higher oil prices because of a lack of investment.</blockquote>
A small part of this is the emphasis among the young workforce to enter the so-called &quot;gig economy.&quot; More and more working millennials and Gen Z are leaning toward freelance and contract work rather than full-time employment.
A larger aspect, according to McAlinden&#39;s team, is &quot;this wave of immigration that the United States is experiencing right now, which is starting to inflate the supply of labor.&quot; People are coming to the United States to gain work visas. However, many of these workers tend to end up in part-time work. &quot; The number of part-time workers is exploding, but the number of full-time workers is falling, and it&#39;s falling at a rate we haven&#39;t seen in some time.&quot;
This is leading us closer and closer to a recession.
<h2>The Impact of the 2024 Election</h2>
Commodities are often influenced by federal policies. With this in mind, we spoke about how commodities may be impacted based on the results of the 2024 election. The current candidates are incumbent Democrat Joseph Biden and Republican nominee Donald Trump.
&quot;The outcome of the election will be important&quot; the McAlinden team told Streetwise.
Oil is one commodity in particular that may be affected. &quot;Trump is essentially running on this drill, baby drill mantra&quot; they said. &quot;One of his big campaign points is that [energy companies are] going to drill more when he&#39;s president . . . despite the fact that we have seen oil kind of go up to record highs, it&#39;s only slightly higher than where we were going back to 2020. Back in 2020, production was at 13.1 million barrels, which was the record . . . Today, we&#39;re [still] only at 13.1 million barrels. We were at 13.3 a couple of months ago.&quot;
<blockquote class="callOut left">&quot;If Trump was to win [that would be] bearish for oil prices because, if production is up, we&#39;re going to see prices come down&quot; they explained.</blockquote>
This is largely because &quot;The Biden White House&#39;s Interior Department is very hostile to oil companies, and oil companies don&#39;t really feel very comfortable investing a whole lot in North America right now because of the administration. So one president is saying drill, baby drill, the other is very concerned about climate change.
The Biden White House has succeeded in bringing down CO2 emissions to their target level, but that has come at the expense of higher oil prices because of a lack of investment, a lack of . . . leasing federal land to [energy] companies, and things like that. So, there definitely will be commodity implications from the election. And we think that really is going to be pronounced in energy commodities.&quot;
All in all, the current policies in today&#39;s White House and the policies Trump&#39;s administration will put in place if he is elected may be significantly different.
&quot;If Trump was to win [that would be] bearish for oil prices because, if production is up, we&#39;re going to see prices come down&quot; they explained.
<h2>The Weakening of the US Dollar</h2>
Another factor in a possible commodities supercycle is the status of the U.S. dollar.
&quot;We&#39;ve seen the dollar remain very strong over the past couple of years. It&#39;s weakened a little bit since 2022 when the dollar index broke 20-year highs, but when the dollar depreciates versus other currencies, commodities tend to benefit from that since . . . commodities are priced in dollars.&quot;
<blockquote class="callOut right">If the Federal Reserve stays tight and keeps the dollar strong, that&#39;s probably not so good for commodities.</blockquote>
This will allow other countries to buy even more commodities as their local currencies will be able to purchase more product in dollar terms.
They continued, &quot;The path of commodities will be heavily influenced by what the United States Federal Reserve does. If the Federal Reserve stays tight and keeps the dollar strong, that&#39;s probably not so good for commodities.
However, if the Fed is as dovish as everyone else or more dovish (it doesn&#39;t look like it&#39;s gonna be the case right now), that would weaken the dollar and would probably be good for commodities, assuming that there&#39;s not some major economic downturn that&#39;s causing those rates to come down like that.&quot;
<h2>ETFs</h2>
In summation, it looks like we are not yet at the starting line of the commodities super cycle, but we may get there in the next couple of years. With this in our back pocket, we asked the McAlinden team if they had any ETFs they thought might be impacted.
&quot;Unfortunately, things have gotten harder for equity investors trying to acquire commodities exposure&quot; they said. &quot;Last year, 21 commodity ETNs were actually closed out by Barclays.&quot; These covered most commodities across the board, and some of the pure plays that just focused on one commodity, like cocoa, had been some of the highest returning ones.&quot;
Still, the team had a handful of solid commodity-focused ETFs they were looking at.
Invesco&#39;s family of funds is one of these that covered a pretty broad allocation of commodities.
Another is Invesco DB Commodity Index Tracking Fund (ARCA:DBC), though McAlindnen shared more segmented ETFs such as Invesco DB Agriculture Fund (ARCA:DBA) for ags as well.
&quot;These are the kinds of the products that we&#39;re looking at to represent the performance of some kind of ideas that we might highlight as themes at some point&quot; they said.
Continuing on with their list, they shared mining ETFs such as Global X Copper Miners ETF (ARCA:COPX) and VanEck Gold Miners ETF (ARCA:GDX).
As for energy, they pointed out Invesco DB Oil Fund (ARCA:DBO), Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (ARCA:XLE), and Sprott Uranium Miners ETF (ARCA:URNM).
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Is a Commodities Super Cycle on the Way?

As the global economy continues its recovery trajectory, the spotlight remains firmly fixed on commodities, particularly copper, a key player in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/best-copper-stocks">various industrial sectors</a>.
JPMorgan analyst Bill Peterson, has provided valuable insights into the performance and prospects of two prominent players in the copper market: Freeport-McMoRan Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCX#NYSE">FCX</a>) and Teck Resources Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TECK#NYSE">TECK</a>).
Also Read: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38241751/ai-boom-can-lead-to-potential-demand-growth-for-this-metal-wall-street-turns-bullish">AI Boom Can Lead To &#8216;Potential Demand Growth&#8217; For This Metal, Wall Street Turns Bullish</a>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Supply-Driven Copper Inflection Priced In</h2>
Peterson&#8217;s analysis delves into the upcoming Q1 results for both the companies, highlighting the nuanced dynamics shaping their performance. Freeport-McMoRan reports the first quarter on April 23, while Teck Resources reports on April 25.
The year, so far, has been very benevolent on copper. The Global X Copper Miners ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COPX#NYSE">COPX</a>) is up over 20% YTD. Freeport-McMoRan and Teck Resources command 4.94% and 4.21% of the COPX portfolio currently. Freeport-McMoRan stock is up 16.45% while Teck Resources stock is up 11.50%. So, the supply-driven inflection appears priced in.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Next Leg Dependent On Demand Improvement</h2>
The recent bullish shift in copper prices, outpacing fundamental improvements, underscores the need for sustained demand growth to justify current valuations. While supply constraints have lent support, the awaited catalyst for further upside lies in a robust recovery in global demand, especially outside China.
Peterson sees growth ahead for copper miners being driven by demand improvement &#8211; the next leg in copper&#8217;s trajectory.
According to Peterson, Freeport-McMoRan is expected to face provisional pricing adjustments and output challenges in its North and South America assets. On the other hand, Teck Resources is anticipated to benefit from higher realized copper pricing, albeit offset by conservative estimates for its QB2 ramp-up.
Valuation: Despite Freeport McMoRan&#8217;s historical appeal as a &#8216;safe&#8217; investment option with significant copper and gold exposure, investor sentiment appears to favor Teck Resources. This is driven by its growth potential and favorable valuation relative to the former. 
Moreover, Teck&#8217;s doubling copper exposure by 2025 and leverage to zinc pricing contribute to its promising outlook, especially in light of JPMorgan&#8217;s bullish price forecasts.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Teck: Strong FCF Generation, Unique Portfolio Of Greenfield Copper Projects</h3>
Peterson maintains an Overweight rating for Teck Resources, with a price target of C$70 ($50), implying an upside of 35%.
He highlighted the company&#8217;s strategic positioning amidst evolving market dynamics. 
Teck&#8217;s diversified portfolio and near-term growth prospects, particularly the de-risking of its flagship QB2 asset, position it for significant production growth and a re-rating post its exit from the carbon-intensive coal business.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Freeport-McMoRan: Additional FCF Starting 2024/2025, Only Incremental Relative Upside</h3>
In contrast, Freeport-McMoRan receives a Neutral rating, with a price target of $52, implying an upside of 19%.
While Freeport offers stability and incremental upside through its existing asset base and near-term growth opportunities, Teck&#8217;s more favorable valuation and growth potential tilt the scales in its favor.
Bill Peterson underscores the intricate balance between supply dynamics and demand growth shaping the fortunes of copper stocks like Freeport-McMoRan and Teck Resources. 
While both companies stand to benefit from a bullish copper market, Teck emerges as the preferred choice for investors seeking greater upside potential and favorable valuations, driven by its diversified portfolio and growth initiatives.
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Freeport-McMoRan Vs. Teck Resources — Which Copper Stock Has More Upside?

Wall Street is demonstrating an increased interest in copper, a trend driven by the metal&#8217;s growing use in data centers, which are essential for artificial intelligence (AI) operations.
What Happened: A note from Jefferies, predicts that global copper demand from data centers will jump from 239 thousand tons in 2023 to at least 450 thousand tons annually by 2030, <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2024/04/15/wall-street-bullish-on-copper-on-ai-demand-analysts-like-these-stocks.html">reported</a> CNBC.
 &#8220;Our analysis shows that this potential demand growth will exacerbate an underlying copper market deficit, ultimately leading to higher prices,&#8221; Jefferies analysts stated.
Additionally, Morgan Stanley forecasts that copper prices will hit $10,500 per ton by the end of this year, a 12% increase. This prediction is based on the rising demand for copper in AI and data center operations, along with a limited supply.
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The report suggests that investors interested in this sector consider stocks in the Global X Copper Miners ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COPX#NYSE">COPX</a>), particularly those of Canadian firm Solaris Resources (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLSSF#OTC">SLSSF</a>), which shows over 200% potential upside and a 100% buy rating.
Filo Mining (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FLMMF#OTC">FLMMF</a>) has also garnered attention, receiving a 25% upside potential from analysts along with an impressive 92% buy rating. For those interested in investing in this sector through exchange-traded funds (ETFs), options include the Global X Copper Miners ETF, the Sprott Copper Miners ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COPP#NASDAQ">COPP</a>), and the iShares Copper and Metals Mining ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ICOP#NASDAQ">ICOP</a>).
Why It Matters: The surge in copper demand is closely tied to the AI boom. Goldman Sachs predicted a 15% rise in the S&amp;P 500 by the end of 2024, driven by the exceptional <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/03/37927561/goldman-sachs-predicts-15-upside-for-s-p-500-ai-boom-could-drive-market-to-6-000">performance of tech stocks</a>, particularly those in the AI sector. 
Furthermore, IQE, a supplier to Apple, projected <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38179631/ai-boom-fuels-optimistic-outlook-for-key-apple-supplier-iqe-sees-strong-order-book-in-2024-despite-p">strong fiscal 2024 results</a>, buoyed by a robust order book due to the rapid expansion of the AI sector.
However, the AI boom has not been without its critics. Demis Hassabis, co-founder of Google DeepMind, expressed concerns that the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38017024/google-deepmind-co-founder-voices-concerns-over-ai-hype-were-talking-about-all-sorts-of-things-that">surge in AI funding</a> is leading to exaggerated hype, overshadowing actual scientific progress in the sector.
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Copper prices have been on the rise recently, raising questions of what the commodity's market might be saying about<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/economy"> the broader economy.</a>
Because of its wide industrial uses in automobiles, electronics and buildings, copper is often considered a leading economic indicator. Although recent price moves have been tied to short-term supply shortages, there is also a sense of cautious optimism about the broader economy.
Still, the economic outlook for China, the world's biggest copper consumer, isn't entirely clear. And interest rate cuts in the United States and Europe that might spur economic activity are still theoretical at this point.&nbsp;
That appears to be keeping copper market participants from piling into the metal, which remains well below its 2022 record high of a little more than $5 per pound in New York and $10,730 per metric ton in London.
"The recent rise in copper prices, which we expect to continue, is probably an early signal that the Chinese economy is getting back on track and the massive appetite they have for real estate is about to get back on track," said Sean Casterline, a retirement plan consultant with investment advisory firm Delta Capital Management. "Copper's recent price movements should lend confidence to investors that the global economy is on good footing and that the recent interest rate increases from the Federal Reserve are not halting growth in real estate."
Lower Mine Supply Helps Raise Prices
Copper futures recently hit <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/commodities/24/03/37822526/copper-prices-surge-to-11-month-high-amid-supply-concerns-freeport-ceo-to-politicos-stop-givi">an 11-month high</a> of $9,164.50 a ton on the London Metal Exchange in response to strength in the equities market, anticipation of looser monetary policy and news that Chinese smelters would reduce production because of low processing fees.
Supplies of the copper concentrate on which smelters rely has been dwindling amid lower mine supply. A court ruling forced the closure of Canadian miner First Quantum Minerals' (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FQVLF#OTC">FQVLF</a>) huge copper mine in Panama. Zambia's state utility asked miners to reduce their electricity use. Producers Anglo American (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NGLOY#OTC">NGLOY</a>), Teck Resources (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TECK#NYSE">TECK</a>) and Southern Copper Corp. (NYSE: (SCCO) reduced copper production outlooks.&nbsp;
"We now expect the market to be in deficit for this year for both concentrates and metal due to further mine cuts," a recent Macquarie note said.
Higher Copper Prices May Help Miners
The Macquarie note sees copper prices peaking at $9,500 per metric ton in the third quarter of this year. Goldman Sachs is more bullish, saying it expects copper to reach <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/commodities/24/03/37960632/goldman-sachs-turns-bullish-on-commodities-spotlights-copper-ahead-of-federal-reserve-shift">$10,000 a metric ton</a> by year-end.
That stands to help copper mining companies.
Gimme Credit analyst Evan Mann expects Freeport-McMoRan Inc.'s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCX#NYSE">FCX</a>) free cash flow after dividends to be positive this year.
"With recent supply disruptions and continued demand growth, FCX expects the copper market to be in deficit as the year progresses, suggesting tighter market conditions and price improvement over the near term," Mann said in a note.&nbsp;
Also read: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/03/37904601/global-mining-industry-faces-trust-deficit-despite-being-asked-to-produce-more-meta">Global Mining Industry Faces &#8216;Trust Deficit&#8217; Despite Being Asked To Produce More Metals For Energy Transition</a>
Another copper play is diversified miner Anglo American, which Barron's recently said could be <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/03/37924793/rising-copper-prices-portfolio-review-make-underperforming-anglo-american-stock-a-p">a promising buy</a> as copper prices rise.
Jefferies mining analyst Christopher LaFemina told the financial magazine the company isn&#8217;t getting credit for that metal because of operational problems, a disappointing production outlook and a slump in diamond and platinum-group markets
"I agree that the stock isn't getting a major credit for its copper exposure," RBC Capital Markets analyst Srivathsan Manoharan told Benzinga. "However, with improved copper sentiment, the shares have outperformed peers. We are most positive on copper this year driven by supply disruptions and low inventories."
Investors looking for more diverse exposure to copper producers can consider the Global X Copper Miners ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COPX#NYSE">COPX</a>), Sprott Copper Miners ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COPP#NASDAQ">COPP</a>), Sprott Junior Copper Miners ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COPJ#NASDAQ">COPJ</a>) and iShares Copper and Metals Mining ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ICOP#NASDAQ">ICOP</a>).
Copper Expected To See A Step Change In Demand
Improvements in mine supply will likely bring the copper market back into a surplus in 2025, Macquarie said. But by 2027 it will swing back to a deficit because of the electrification required by the "rapidly accelerating" energy transition, which will expand the supply shortfall to a yawning 1.3 million metric tons.
Copper prices could rise above $10,000 per metric ton by 2028, according to Macquarie.
"It is becoming clear that copper is now recognized as an essential metal that faces an uncertain future for its supply chain," said Eric Saderholm, managing director of exploration, with American Pacific Mining Corp. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USGDF#OTC">USGDF</a>), a precious and base metals explorer and developer with projects in Alaska, Montana and Nevada.
"The belief that copper is simply responding to short-term supply dynamics does not account for the kinds of inventory or mine production shortfalls expected in the coming years," Saderholm told Benzinga.
Now Read: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/02/37203466/energy-transition-metals-at-stake-potential-us-mining-law-update-pits-industry-against-environmental">Energy Transition Metals At Stake: Potential US Mining Law Update Pits Industry Against Environmentalists</a>
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Will Copper Reach $10,000? 'An Essential Metal That Faces An Uncertain Future'

China is no longer building fossil fuel power stations at the rate of two a week, as the world opts for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/clean-energy">greener energy options</a>.
Still, the metals needed to achieve these goals will surge again, according to Patricia Mohr, commodities expert and a former vice president at Scotiabank.
Mohr told Benzinga&#8217;s Melanie Schaffer that the green transition could see prices for certain commodities spike.
Speaking at the recent Prospectors And Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) conference in Toronto, Mohr said she was especially bullish on both copper and uranium.
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&#8220;In the mining space we think copper is going to do very well — currently trading around $4 a pound, I think in a couple of years it will move above $5 a pound, which will be quite a profitable level,&#8221; she said. &#8220;We need to see that level because we need to see investment in some new mines established around the world to meet the decarbonization goals the world now has.&#8221;
Copper is used heavily in the production of electricity — whether that be in fossil fuel-guzzling power stations or wind and solar farms. The copper is used in turbines that convert rotational energy into electric energy. In fact, more copper is used in wind and solar energy production than in traditional fossil fuel stations.
It&#8217;s akin to when China&#8217;s tiger economy was growing at double-digit percentages every year throughout the 1990s. This required expansion across power and housing. Thus, the price of copper and many other industrial metals reached record highs during the commodity super-cycle well into the early 2010s.
&#8220;With copper, there have been a lot of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/03/37852494/copper-stocks-rally-as-market-tightness-reaches-historic-levels-analysts-see-major-">operational problems</a>,&#8221; Mohr said
These have included the shutdown of First Quantum&#8216;s (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FQVLF#OTC">FQVLF</a>) Cobre mine in Panama, which was ordered by the Panama government late last year after public protests over environmental concerns 
There have also been production issues with other mining groups, such as Anglo American Plc (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NGLOY#OTC">NGLOY</a>), resulting in lower copper output forecasts for the year.
&#8220;We&#8217;re not seeing a lot of new investment — there is some expansion in capacity, but not as much as the market had expected six months ago. So the market is going to jump in the next year and a half and it will prove to be a very good investment.&#8221;
The United States Copper Index Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CPER#NYSE">CPER</a>), an ETF that tracks the price of copper, is up nearly 5% so far in 2024, while the Global X Copper Miners ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COPX#NYSE">COPX</a>), which holds the top copper mining stocks, is up 8.8%.
Also Read: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/03/37852494/copper-stocks-rally-as-market-tightness-reaches-historic-levels-analysts-see-major-">Copper Stocks Rally As Market Tightness Reaches Historic Levels: Analysts See Major Scarcity By 2025</a>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Going Nuclear On Uranium</h3>
Global environmental targets are igniting renewed interest in the nuclear option. 
Following the Fukushima disaster in Japan in 2011, when an earthquake caused the release of nuclear contaminants from a power station into the surrounding environment, some countries decided to cut their dependence on nuclear power. 
Germany decided to go nuclear-free, but many countries, given the current supply risks of other fuels such as oil and gas, have revisited their nuclear policies.
 &#8220;We&#8217;re bullish on uranium — an energy source that emits almost no greenhouse gases. It&#8217;s a very clean energy source. Governments around the world are beginning to show interest in nuclear power once more — including in Canada&#8221; said Mohr.
Mohr explained that uranium has been on something of a run. After hitting lows around $15 a pound in 2016, the price is currently $85, having hit more than $100 in January.
&#8220;I wouldn&#8217;t be surprised to see it reach its previous peak of $140 (hit in May 2007) — I think it&#8217;s going to turn out to be a good investment.&#8221;
This week the Global X Uranium ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/URA#NYSE">URA</a>), an exchange-traded fund that tracks global uranium miners, is flat in 2024.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Lithium Driven Lower</h3>
While lithium prices have tanked in the past year as demand for electric vehicles appears to have hit a plateau, Mohr is now becoming more bullish, given the lower entry price.
&#8220;I do think EVs are the future, but in the U.S. it&#8217;s coming on more slowly. In the U.S. they&#8217;re not concerned about the global outlook for oil because they are the biggest oil producer,&#8221; she said.
She added: &#8220;Lithium took quite a tumble last year so I think some investors will come back in to take advantage of low valuations and the price will come back slowly.&#8221;
Now Read: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/03/37824586/gas-prices-set-for-summer-spike-west-coast-consumers-already-paying-more-than-4-a-g">Gas Prices Set For Summer Spike: West Coast Consumers Already Paying More Than $4 A Gallon</a>
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Top Stories for March 20, 2024:
1. Nucor Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NUE#NYSE">NUE</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/03/37844058/nucor-signs-agreement-with-mercedes-benz-to-supply-econiq-re-terms-not-disclosed">signed an agreement</a> with Mercedes-Benz (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MBGAF#OTC">MBGAF</a>) to supply its advanced, low-carbon steel Econiq-RE for vehicle production in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. 
Econiq-RE is made with 100% renewable energy, drastically cutting greenhouse gas emissions compared to traditional steel.&nbsp;
This partnership aligns with both companies&#8217; sustainability goals, as Nucor aims to hit net-zero emissions by 2050 and continues to be a leader in recycling and emission reduction in steel production.
Nucor's EVP of Commercial Dan Needham said, &#8220;Our Econiq brand is helping steel end-users meet their growth and sustainability goals, and we are proud that it is going to be a key piece of Mercedes-Benz&#8217;s path towards a net carbon-neutral new car fleet along the entire value chain.&#8221;
2. ATI Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ATI#NYSE">ATI</a>) launched its advanced 12,500-ton billet forging press known as BSOII in North Carolina to enhance titanium production for aerospace and defense. 
The press came online to match the company's increased titanium capacity, supporting the creation of complex, novel alloys. It surpasses older models in tonnage and precision, vital for cutting-edge jet engines.&nbsp;
North Carolina Senator Ted Budd joined the ribbon-cutting ceremony where he said, "Part of what makes our nation strong is having a strong national defense&#8230; It&#8217;s having strong providers and suppliers – companies like ATI – in that supply chain. Thanks to ATI for keeping our supply chain strong.&#8221;
Also Read:<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/mining"> </a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/commodities/24/03/37834525/cleanup-costs-for-tecks-elk-valley-mining-may-slow-9b-asset-sale-to-glencore-wildsight-report">Cleanup Costs For Teck&#8217;s Elk Valley Mining, May Slow $9B Asset Sale To Glencore, Wildsight Reports</a>
3. The Global X Copper Miners ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COPX#NYSE">COPX</a>) has surged more than 13% in March, marking the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/03/37852494/copper-stocks-rally-as-market-tightness-reaches-historic-levels-analysts-see-major-">highest monthly gain</a> since November 2022. 
So far this month, Southern Copper Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCCO#NYSE">SCCO</a>) and Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCX#NYSE">FCX</a>) have increased by roughly 24% and 18%, respectively.&nbsp;
This rally has been driven by a sharp rise in copper prices attributed to significant market tightness.&nbsp;
Goldman Sachs analysts suggested scarcity pricing by 2025 due to low stock levels, peak mine supply and strong demand from green technologies.
4. Commercial Metals Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMC#NYSE">CMC</a>) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.18 per share, a $0.02 increase (13%) from the previous <a href="https://ir.cmc.com/CMC-Announces-a-13-Increase-In-Quarterly-Dividend-3-20-2024">quarter</a>.
The dividend will be paid on April 10, 2024 to all shareholders as of April 1, 2024.
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Nucor Signs Deal With Mercedes-Benz; ATI Launches New Forging Press; Copper Prices Surge And More: Wednesday's Top Mining Stories

Shares of global copper miners, as tracked by the Global X Copper Miners ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COPX#NYSE">COPX</a>), have seen a remarkable rally in March, rising over 13% month-to-date on track for the best-performing <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/commodities">month since November 2022. </a>
Key players within the industry, including Southern Copper Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCCO#NYSE">SCCO</a>) and Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCX#NYSE">FCX</a>), have witnessed substantial gains, with stock prices rising 25% and 18% month-to-date, respectively.
The catalyst behind the move has been the rise in copper prices, fueled by a pronounced tightness in the global copper market. 
Chart: Copper-Related Assets Soar In March 2024 – Is It The Start Of A New Supercycle?
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Read also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-invest-in-commodities">How to Start Investing in Commodities Today</a>
Copper Market Tightness Hits Record
Goldman Sachs commodity analysts Lina Thomas and Daan Struyven recently highlighted the acute market tightness, noting that global visible copper stocks, as a percentage of demand, have continued to decrease, reaching levels not seen in recent history. 
The current copper coverage ratio, an indicator of global inventory levels against demand, stands at a historic tightness percentile of 100. 
According to the experts, this is the result of the convergence of record-low copper stocks, anticipated peak mine supply in the coming year, robust demand growth from green technologies, and the low price elasticity of both demand and supply. 
Such conditions, according to the analysts, set the stage for scarcity pricing in the copper market by 2025, with potential significant implications for the global economy, particularly industries reliant on this crucial metal.
Goldman Sachs maintains a structurally bullish outlook on copper and refined oil products, while adopting a bearish stance on U.S. natural gas for 2024.
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Copper Stocks Rally As Market Tightness Reaches Historic Levels: Analysts See Major Scarcity By 2025

Shares of global copper miners soared, pushing the sector gauge &ndash; the Global X Copper Miners ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COPX#NYSE">COPX</a>) &ndash; up by 2.6% for the day. Copper mining stocks experienced a similar response to the surge in copper prices on Tuesday, which rose over 2% on the day <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/best-copper-stocks">hitting one-month highs.</a>
The catalyst for the rise in copper mining stocks derived from China, as the People&rsquo;s Bank of China (PBOC) made an unprecedented move by reducing the seven-day reverse repurchase rate by 10 basis points from 2% to 1.9%. This marks the first rate cut since August 2022.
The rate cut follows the recent actions of China&rsquo;s six state-owned commercial banks, which lowered deposit rates, effectively signaling a new phase of policy stimulus in response to the economic slowdown.
Officials are also considering a comprehensive package of stimulus measures, including support for the struggling real estate sector and domestic demand.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Best Performing Copper Miners On Tuesday, June 13</h2>
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<li>Freeport-McMoRan (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCX#NYSE">FCX</a>) jumped 5.3%, marking its second-best daily performance in 2023. FCX is up 5% so far in 2023.</li>
<li>Filo Mining Corp. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FLMMF#OTC">FLMMF</a>) was 5% higher.</li>
<li>Ero Copper Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ERO#NYSE">ERO</a>) gained 3.8%. ERO is up 42% thus far this year.</li>
<li>Southern Copper Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCCO#NYSE">SCCO</a>) surged 3.2%. SCCO has gained 18% so far in 2023.</li>
<li>First Quantum Minerals Ltd. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FQVLF#OTC">FQVLF</a>) rose 2.9%.</li>
</ul>
Chart: FCX vs. ERO vs. SCCO Year-to-Date Performance
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The following post was written and/or published as a collaboration between Benzinga&rsquo;s in-house sponsored content team and a financial partner of Benzinga.
The electric vehicles (EVs) market has consistently made headlines since the beginning of 2021. The biggest interest related to the growing industry are batteries, material sources and components for sustainability. Within the idea of the ideal EV there are other key components that play significant roles in the end product.
Copper, for example, is one of the most important components used in EV batteries, windings and copper rotors of electric motors, as well as in the wiring and charging infrastructure. In fact, <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/openmarkets/commodities/2020/the-importance-of-copper-in-chinas-economy.html?source=rss">an average of 180lbs </a>of copper is typically used in EVs, nearly four times as much of the metal as a conventional car.
The Biden administration has just announced his administration plans to spend over $200 Billion on promoting EV production and creating more charging stations. They also consider the metals used in the electrification of the automotive industry to be strategic metals, that the US needs to produce and not rely on international sources. They estimate another 1.3M jobs from the investment into EV&rsquo;s. US-based copper assets will need to help feed this demand.&nbsp;
Additionally, copper is an antimicrobial and antiviral <a href="https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/copper-virus-kill-180974655/">(Copper anti-viral)</a>. Copper is quickly becoming the surface coating solution for public spaces and hospitals as it is proven to be a killer agent against superbugs <a href="https://ndnr.com/bacterialviral-infections/antimicrobial-copper-solution-to-superbugs/">(Superbug solution, Copper)</a>. For instance, in Canada, all of the <a href="https://www.translink.ca/news/2020/november/translink%20first%20in%20north%20america%20%20to%20test%20copper%20coating%20on%20transit">public busses are being retrofitted with copper </a>coating on the handles due to the spread of Coronavirus.
<a href="https://www.recyclingtoday.com/article/biden-jobs-plan-steel-aluminum-copper/">the American Jobs Plan</a> proposed by the Biden administration also involves funding road and rail transportation, power grid, and telecommunications projects that will require hundreds of thousands of tons of copper, and other basic materials.
Another important usage of copper is wind turbines. Wyoming for example, which for decades profited from the coal mining industry, is now one of the states leading the way in the clean energy future. Wyoming is the largest exporter of energy in the United States and ranks&nbsp;first in terms of land-based class 6 and 7 wind turbine sites.&nbsp;
U.S. Gold Corp. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/usau#NASDAQ">USAU</a>), is a US-based resource exploration and development company. They are currently amplifying its potential with its Copper King (CK) Gold project located in southeast Wyoming. This project is a development stage, large-tonnage, copper-gold deposit with high-grade mineralization exposed at the surface, with potential for expanding resources.

Here&rsquo;s what you need to know:
The Copper King Gold Project
The property comprises about 1,120 acres (2 square miles) and is 100% owned by U.S. Gold Corp. Copper King offers the company near-term, low-cost, open-pit production potential.
Last fall, the company brought in legendary mine builder, George Bee to advance Copper King towards production. As part of Mr. Bee&rsquo;s new role, he conducted a complete re-evaluation of the project and the deposit, drilling in excess of 30 holes into CK to determine the scale of the intended mining operation.&nbsp;
The CK project was previously forecast to produce in excess of 181,000,000 pounds of copper, along with approximately 700,000 ounces of gold. Or to put it in simpler terms, enough copper to build 1,000,000 EV&rsquo;s, or a combined metal value of over $2 Billion (copper and gold values insitu). The team at US Gold however believes the company can increase this value and as such are in the final stages of a complete re-evaluation and pre-feasibility study to present to the State of Wyoming for mine permits in the fall of 2021.&nbsp;
Why U.S. Gold Corp.&rsquo;s Amplification of the Potential of Copper Matters
Apart from being in line with the development plans of the current U.S. administration, a major rail line is located just two miles south of the project with a rail spur. USAU can use that rail spur to ship copper concentrate out directly to Nevada, and Tesla&rsquo;s (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/tsla#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) Gigafactory is located in Sparks, Nevada.
Every new Tesla uses an average of 180 pounds of copper. Additionally, this is not the only company that will need this material for its EVs. Traditional automakers like General Motors Co. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/gm#NYSE">GM</a>) and Ford Motor Company (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/f#NYSE">F</a>), among others, are going electric, which means a supply boom is expected, causing copper demand to soar.
Large quantities of copper will be needed for the &ldquo;electrification&rdquo; of the U.S. as well. It&rsquo;s not just for cars &mdash; trucks, planes, ships and trains are all going electric &ldquo;green.&rdquo; Copper is the &ldquo;green&rdquo; metal. Copper has been on a tear. Since hitting a low of $2.00 per pound in the March 2020 Covid selloff, copper prices have rallied up to their current $4.50 level. Many analysts see further upside for the &ldquo;green metal&rdquo; as the global economies rebound from the recent pandemic. Publicly traded copper companies such as Freeport-McMoran (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/fcx#NYSE">FCX</a>), Taseko Mines (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/tgb#NYSE">TGB</a>), Copper Miners ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/copx#NYSE">COPX</a>) and Southern Copper (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/scco#NYSE">SCCO</a>) have benefited from the renewed copper interest.
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U.S. Gold Corp. Amplifies Potential of Copper with Copper King Gold Project

Blue Line Capital President Bill Baruch On CNBC: Copper Is Heading A Lot Higher In 2021, The Dollar Will Stay At This Level Or Lower, Buy Copper Futures At $305, Upside At $330

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Southern Copper Shares Spike To Session High, Now Up 2.5%; Copper Price Over $7K/Ton For First Time Since Mid-2018; Other Copper-Related Miners At Session Highs With Broader Stock Market, Didn't Spike Like Southern Copper Did

Since 17th May 2024, Copper has shed nearly 15% as it corrects the strong rally from October 2023.

Elliott Wave Technical Analysis: Copper - Tuesday, July 2

Central to Zambia's economic stability is its mining sector, which accounted for 17.5% of the country's GDP and over 70% of foreign exchange earnings in 2021. Copper, the country's main export, plays a pivotal role in this regard.

Top Mining Companies Commit Billions To Zambia's Copper Industry

From Inventory Draws To Summer Driving, Why Oil Could Be Heading Higher

In this video, Ira Epstein reviews the day's trading in various SPDR-ETF markets for the trading day that ended, Tuesday, July 2.

SPDR ETF Report For Tuesday, July 2

In this video, Ira Epstein reviews the day's trading in the gold and other relevant metal markets.

Metal Markets Report For Tuesday, July 2

Connecting The Critical Nodes

Gold price jumps on rising hopes for U.S. rate cuts; silver surges 4%

In my daily Copper analysis, I recognize that this asset could be on the verge of breaking out to the upside.

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