NVA

U.S. Stock Market Performance: U.S. stocks declined slightly, with the Dow Jones falling about 0.1% on Thursday, while several companies reported strong earnings and raised their guidance.

Donaldson Company Earnings: Donaldson Company, Inc. saw a 4.7% increase in its stock price after reporting a 3.9% year-over-year sales growth and raising its fiscal 2026 adjusted EPS guidance.

Notable Stock Gains: UiPath Inc. and Science Applications International Corporation experienced significant stock price increases of 16.5% and 15.8%, respectively, following better-than-expected financial results and raised guidance.

Other Companies with Gains: Several other companies, including ASP Isotopes Inc. and BioAge Labs, also saw notable stock price increases due to positive financial news and analyst ratings.

U.S. Stock Market Performance: U.S. stocks rose on Friday, with the Dow Jones gaining approximately 300 points, driven by positive earnings reports, particularly from Dell, which boosted investor sentiment in the tech sector.

Micron Technology Surge: Shares of Micron Technology increased by 2.5% to $235.92, as investors interpreted Dell's strong earnings as a sign of broader strength in the technology market.

Notable Stock Gains: Several companies saw significant stock price increases, including DeFi Technologies (up 20.5%), YD Bio Ltd (up 13.7%), and Savara Inc (up 12.3%), reflecting positive developments in their respective sectors.

Precious Metals and Crypto Stocks Rise: Stocks related to precious metals and cryptocurrencies also experienced gains, with First Majestic Silver Corp and Intel Corporation rising notably, as gold and silver prices increased and Bitcoin surpassed $90,000.

Surge in Antimony Prices: Antimony prices have skyrocketed above $40,000 per ton due to Western nations' efforts to replace Chinese supply following a 97% reduction in exports, prompting significant investments in domestic stockpiling for defense applications.

RUA GOLD Inc.'s Strategic Position: RUA GOLD Inc. is emerging as a key player in the antimony market, with promising drilling results from its Auld Creek project, which has shown high-grade gold and antimony, attracting institutional interest amid a critical minerals crisis.

Market Growth Projections: Analysts predict the global antimony market will grow from $2.15 billion in 2025 to $3.17 billion by 2035, driven by demand in defense, flame retardants, and battery applications, as Western miners capitalize on supply chain security.

Industry Developments: Other companies like Nova Minerals and Americas Gold and Silver are advancing their antimony production capabilities, with Nova targeting military-grade output and Americas reporting strong production results, highlighting the growing importance of antimony in the U.S. market.