Stock Pulse
Newmont (NEM) stock surged due to rallying gold prices fueled by safe-haven demand amidst trade tensions and market uncertainty [2], [5], [6], [7]. The company completed its acquisition of Newcrest, making it the world's largest gold producer, and is divesting non-core assets to focus on Tier 1 operations [1]. Analysts are bullish on NEM, raising price targets and projecting earnings growth, with a potential upside of 11.70% [1], [3]. Newmont is expected to generate $2.5 billion from asset sales in 2025 and has a stable dividend and share repurchase program [3]. While higher operational costs pose a potential risk [3], the company’s strong financials, copper diversification, and the positive gold price outlook offer significant growth opportunities [1], [2].