Articles for tag: Chile, companies, flats, lithium, opens, private, salt

March 27, 2024

Ron Finklestien

mining

Unlocking Chile’s Potential: A New Era of Lithium Exploration Unlocking Chile’s Potential: A New Era of Lithium Exploration

The Chilean government has announced plans to open 26 lithium salt flats to private companies, initiating a tender process in April that is slated to conclude by July. The initiative is expected to result in the development of three to four new projects by 2026. Among these, the Atacama and Maricunga salt flats, deemed strategically important and currently under state-controlled partnerships, hold a collective lithium potential of 10.8 million tonnes, representing a significant portion of global reserves at 64%. According to mineral expert José Cabello of consulting firm Mineralium, an additional 3.3 million tonnes of lithium could be unlocked from

January 16, 2024

Ron Finklestien

New Strong Performers in the Market New Strong Performers in the Market

Today, there are five stocks recognized for their strength and their potential for outperformance. These companies, selected for the prestigious Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List, bring a mix of robust fundamentals, promising market positioning, and investor confidence. Copa Holdings, S.A.: On the Upward Trajectory Copa Holdings, known for its airline passenger and cargo services, has witnessed a 5.5% surge in the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current-year earnings over the last 60 days. This positive momentum reflects the company’s resilience and strategic positioning in the competitive airline industry. With prospects pointing upwards, Copa Holdings, S.A. is poised to make

January 8, 2024

Ron Finklestien

Sherwin-Williams Company’s Stocks on an Upward Trajectory! Sherwin-Williams Company’s Stocks on an Upward Trajectory!

The Sherwin-Williams Company’s SHW shares have rallied 17.8% in the past three months, modestly outperforming its industry’s growth of 16% over the same period. The company has topped the S&P 500’s roughly 8.8% rise over the same period. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research Let’s take a look at the factors that are driving this Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) stock. Sherwin-Williams is gaining from the strength in its Paint Stores Group division, along with initiatives to reduce costs and increase pricing, as well as expanded operations. The company is growing its retail operations in response to robust domestic demand. Auto refinishing