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Harmony Gold (HMY) stock rebounds in premarket as gold steadies after CME margin jolt

Harmony Gold (HMY) stock rebounds in premarket as gold steadies after CME margin jolt

Harmony Gold’s U.S. shares rose 3.4% to $20.63 in premarket trading Tuesday, recovering some ground after an 8.2% drop Monday. Gold prices rebounded 1.3% as traders awaited Federal Reserve meeting minutes, following a margin hike that triggered sharp losses in metals and mining stocks. Harmony’s ADR closed at $19.95 Monday after hitting $19.76 intraday. The stock has ranged from $8.08 to $22.25 in the past year.

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  • Sugar Prices Rise on Forecasts of Reduced Brazil Output and Global Surplus Cuts
    April 21, 2026, 2:29 PM EDT. Sugar prices rose, with August London white sugar hitting a one-week high amid forecasts of smaller Brazil output. The USDA projects Brazil's 2026/27 sugar production at 42.5 million metric tons (MMT), down 3% year-on-year, citing more sugarcane being processed for ethanol instead of sugar. Analysts from Covrig Analytics and Czarnikow lowered global sugar surplus estimates significantly, supporting prices. A 4% jump in crude oil prices also boosts ethanol demand, constraining sugar supplies. Supply concerns persist due to a 6% cut in global sugar trade caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Despite recent dips due to abundant supplies and tepid demand, tightening supply outlooks and energy markets underpin current price gains.

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Plug Power Stock Slips as Court Lets Part of Investor Suit Move Ahead During Louisiana Plant Tour

Plug Power Stock Slips as Court Lets Part of Investor Suit Move Ahead During Louisiana Plant Tour

21 April 2026
A Delaware judge allowed investors to pursue part of a securities lawsuit against Plug Power over statements on hydrogen production targets and revenue forecasts. The ruling came as Plug hosted an investor tour of its Louisiana hydrogen plant with Oppenheimer. Plug shares fell about 5% to $3.06 in early afternoon trading. The company reaffirmed its goal of positive EBITDAS in the fourth quarter of 2026.
Intel Earnings Preview: AI Server-Chip Shortages Put Turnaround to the Test

Intel Earnings Preview: AI Server-Chip Shortages Put Turnaround to the Test

21 April 2026
Intel will report first-quarter results Thursday after earlier warning of struggles to meet AI server chip demand. Analysts expect revenue to fall 1.9% to $12.42 billion and adjusted earnings to drop nearly 90%, despite projected growth in its data center and AI segment. Intel recently bought out Apollo’s stake in its Irish fab for $14.2 billion. Lead times for some server CPUs could reach six months.
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