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Basic materials stocks face a busy week as copper inventories rise and tariff talk hits steel; XLB ends at $53.31

Basic materials stocks face a busy week as copper inventories rise and tariff talk hits steel; XLB ends at $53.31

Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLB) rose 0.9% to $53.31 Friday after U.S. inflation data showed core CPI up 2.5% year-on-year, the smallest gain in nearly five years. Copper prices stayed firm, but exchange inventories topped 1.1 million metric tons. Steel and aluminum shares fell on tariff uncertainty. U.S. markets will be closed Monday for Presidents’ Day.
15 February 2026
BHP stock jumps nearly 5% as miners snap back — what investors watch before Feb. 17 results

BHP stock jumps nearly 5% as miners snap back — what investors watch before Feb. 17 results

BHP’s U.S. shares surged 4.8% to close near $72.74 Tuesday, with 5.1 million shares traded amid a broad rally in mining stocks. Rio Tinto and Vale also advanced, as commodities swung sharply on a stronger dollar and higher futures margin requirements. Investors await BHP’s half-year results due February 17. No new ASX updates from BHP since January 29.
Freeport-McMoRan stock steadies after wild swing as copper tumbles — what to watch next

Freeport-McMoRan stock steadies after wild swing as copper tumbles — what to watch next

Freeport-McMoRan shares rebounded 1.1% to $60.88 by midday after an early drop, as copper futures slid over 3% on both COMEX and LME. Metals sold off after Donald Trump named Kevin Warsh to replace Jerome Powell at the Fed, fueling rate concerns. CME Group raised margin requirements for metal futures. U.S. ISM manufacturing PMI rose to 52.6 in January, with new orders at 57.1.
2 February 2026
Basic Materials Stocks Slide After Metal Selloff — What to Know Before Monday’s Open

Basic Materials Stocks Slide After Metal Selloff — What to Know Before Monday’s Open

The iShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF fell 3.3% to $170.29 Friday, closing the week below its 52-week high after a sharp metals selloff. U.S.-listed gold and silver miners led declines as China’s manufacturing PMI dropped to 49.3, missing forecasts. Freeport-McMoRan slid 7.5%, while Air Products and Chemicals jumped 6.5% on earnings. Investors await U.S. and China economic data for direction.
Basic materials stocks limp into February after metals crash — what to watch next week

Basic materials stocks limp into February after metals crash — what to watch next week

U.S. basic materials stocks led declines Friday, with the S&P 500 materials index down 1.9% as gold, silver, and copper prices fell sharply from record highs. Newmont dropped 11.5%, Freeport-McMoRan lost 7.5%, while Air Products rose 6.4%. Spot gold sank 4.7% to $5,143.40 an ounce; silver tumbled 11%. Investors weighed weak China demand and the nomination of Kevin Warsh to head the Fed.
31 January 2026
Freeport-McMoRan stock price sinks 7.5% as copper tumbles from record highs — what’s next for FCX

Freeport-McMoRan stock price sinks 7.5% as copper tumbles from record highs — what’s next for FCX

Freeport-McMoRan shares dropped 7.5% to $60.23 Friday, reversing sharply from a 52-week high the day before. Copper fell 1.1% on the London Metal Exchange to $13,465 a ton after hitting a record Thursday, as traders took profits and the dollar strengthened. About 40.7 million Freeport shares traded hands. Investors await key U.S. data next week.
31 January 2026
FCX stock pops after-hours as copper breaks $14,000 — what traders watch next

FCX stock pops after-hours as copper breaks $14,000 — what traders watch next

Freeport-McMoRan shares rose 2.3% to $65.13 in after-hours trading Thursday after copper hit a record $14,527.50 a ton on the London Metal Exchange before closing up 4%. Trading volume for Freeport reached 48.2 million shares. Analysts raised 2026 copper price forecasts, citing mine disruptions and speculative buying. China’s extended Lunar New Year holiday is expected to affect copper demand and market signals.
30 January 2026
Freeport-McMoRan stock hits a 52-week high, then cools — FCX traders track gold’s $5,100 run and Fed week

Freeport-McMoRan stock hits a 52-week high, then cools — FCX traders track gold’s $5,100 run and Fed week

Freeport-McMoRan hit a 52-week high Monday before closing up 1.26% at $61.17. Gold surged past $5,100 an ounce, drawing investors to miners, while copper hovered near $6 a pound ahead of the Federal Reserve’s Jan. 28 decision. Freeport’s gains followed strong earnings despite ongoing disruptions at its Grasberg mine in Indonesia.
Basic materials stocks close near a one-year high — what could move XLB in Fed week

Basic materials stocks close near a one-year high — what could move XLB in Fed week

The Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLB) closed Friday up 0.9% at $49.97, near a 52-week high, as metals surged and rare earths policy drew focus. The Trump administration will acquire a 10% stake in USA Rare Earth via a $1.6 billion deal, with an announcement set for Monday. The Fed meets Jan. 27–28, and China’s PMI data is due Jan. 31.
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  • Is Halliburton (HAL) Still Undervalued After 76% Surge in One Year?
    April 8, 2026, 9:08 PM EDT. Halliburton's shares jumped 76% in the past year but currently trade at $37.80, nearly 52% below the intrinsic value estimated by a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) model at $79.43 per share. The energy services provider's recent free cash flow stands at $1.6 billion, with forecasts rising through 2030, supporting a bullish valuation. Despite a 0.5% dip in the past week, returns over 30 days and year-to-date remain strong at 9.1% and 27.7%, respectively. Simply Wall St's analysis scores Halliburton 4 out of 6 on valuation metrics, suggesting potential undervaluation. Investors are closely monitoring sector activity, capital expenditure trends, and contract wins, which influence future cash flows and market perception. This data positions Halliburton as a potentially attractive pick amid fluctuating energy market conditions.

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