Why Is Newmont Stock Falling Wednesday?

Shares of precious metals-related companies are trading lower as gold and silver decline amid a stronger dollar and rising yields. Recent comments from the Fed's Barkin on inflation and future rate hikes prompt expectations of tighter monetary policy, which would create headwinds as investors rotate into fixed income.

Can Newmont's Record Free Cash Flow Momentum Carry Into Q3?

Newmont Corporation reported record second-quarter free cash flow of $2.2 billion, up 29% year-over-year, driven by operational efficiency and higher gold prices. The company is using strong cash flows to fund growth projects, dividends, and share buybacks. Peers Barrick Mining and Agnico Eagle Mines also reported strong cash flow generation in Q2 2026.

Can Agnico Eagle Sustain Its Shareholder-Friendly Capital Strategy?

Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM) returned a record $625 million to shareholders in Q2 2026, supported by record free cash flow of $1.3 billion. The company plans to return 40% of annual free cash flow to shareholders this year through dividends and buybacks. Peers Barrick Mining and Newmont Corporation also demonstrated strong cash generation and shareholder return programs.

Forget Trump’s Tariffs: Copper Is Facing a $400 Billion Problem Nobody Can Fix

Copper hits all-time high of $14,533/ton. Mine production drops, aging assets fail, and supply deficits push prices toward $15,000.

Leading And Lagging Sectors For September 24, 2026

Gainers Symbol Name Price Change ($) Change (%) Volume (NYSE:XLE) State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF 63.0000 0.630 1.01 320.6K (NYSE:XLP) State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR

The Anti-AI ETF? Wedbush Wants to Own What AI Can’t Replace

Wedbush files for an “Analog Economy” ETF excluding AI, semiconductors and data centers. Here’s how it differs from existing industrial and materials ETFs.