WESTERN COPPER AND GOLD APPOINTS SANDEEP SINGH AS CEO

National Bank Financial analysts revised precious-metals and copper forecasts ahead of Q2 earnings, citing realized gold at $4,508/oz and silver at $73/oz, and copper at $5.82/lb. They cut 2026 gold and silver assumptions and adjusted target prices for multiple miners, generally lower. TD Cowen upgraded First Quantum Minerals on a likely Cobre Panama restart by year-end.

Starz Networks President Alison Hoffman extended her contract through 2029, with a base salary of $1.485 million and bonuses. Starz, now independent from Lionsgate, has seen its shares double in 2026, reporting subscriber growth despite price hikes.

Northrop Grumman Systems Corp. received a $34.39 million contract modification from the U.S. Department of War for additional UH-1Y and AH-1Z Helicopter Link-16 Kits and spare parts. The work will be distributed across multiple U.S. locations and is scheduled for completion by March 2027. No funds are obligated at the time of award, with funds to be allocated on individual orders.

Micron Technology (MU) appointed Deirdre Hanford as president of Micron Research Labs, a long-term research institution based in Boise, Idaho, announced last month. The global research hub is supported by significant investment.

Boeing (BA) and Redwire (RDW) are compared as aerospace investment options. Boeing, with $89.5B revenue and $2.2B net income in FY 2025, faces operational risks but has strong long-term prospects. Redwire, with $335.4M revenue and a $227M net loss, focuses on space tech and has a conservative debt profile. Both have different risk profiles and valuation metrics.

Micron Technology (MU) faces potential strike action in Taiwan as the Taoyuan union demands permanent profit sharing. Negotiations are scheduled for Sept. 18 and 21. A strike could disrupt DRAM and high-bandwidth memory production amid strong AI-driven demand. Micron has offered a one-time bonus but not a permanent profit-sharing system.