Precious Metal ETF (GLTR) Hits New 52-Week High

Nucor Corporation (NYSE: NUE) plans to invest $105 million to expand its Indiana facility, adding 100 jobs and increasing production of utility poles. The expansion aims to meet growing demand in the utility market and modernize the electric grid. The project is pending regulatory approvals and includes advanced automation and manufacturing technologies.

Actelis Networks (OTCQB: ASNS) won a $0.5M contract to modernize the U.S. Marine Corps' VoIP network, deploying cyber-hardened technology across 65 buildings. The solution uses existing infrastructure, reducing costs and deployment time. The company's technology is certified for DoD use and listed on the DoDIN Approved Products List. This follows growing momentum in the defense sector.

Mission Produce (AVO) hosted its 2026 Investor Day, outlining five-year targets: mid-single-digit organic sales growth, 300 basis points of margin expansion, and 90% cash conversion. The company aims to double sales and triple Adjusted EBITDA by 2035, supported by Calavo integration, Prepared Foods expansion, and asset utilization. Management expects high-single-digit to double-digit annual shareholder returns.

Hallador Energy (HNRG) shares rose 5.6% premarket after announcing a $700M power deal, bringing total forward sales to $3B. The six-year agreement with an investment-grade utility for Merom Generating Station is priced 20% above prior contracts. The deal generates $271M in capacity revenue and an estimated $422M in energy revenue. HNRG also advances its 460MW Turtle Creek natural gas project.

Spotify has renewed its multiyear deal with Joe Rogan, reportedly worth $250 million, according to the Wall Street Journal. The agreement solidifies Spotify's position in the podcast market, with Rogan's show driving user engagement and revenue. Spotify has 300 million premium subscribers, and the deal allows for broad distribution while retaining editorial control for Rogan.

Hallador Energy (HNRG) secured $700M in new power agreements, raising its total contracted sales to $3B. The six-year deals, starting in 2029, cover capacity and energy from its Merom station. The company also advanced its 460 MW Turtle Creek natural gas project, pending approval. CEO Bilsland expressed confidence in expansion plans.