Barrick's 9.71% Surge Drives $1.49 Billion Trading Volume Propelling It to 106th Most Active Stock

On September 19, 2025, , . The rally reflected renewed investor confidence in the gold sector amid evolving macroeconomic conditions and sector-specific catalysts.

Recent developments highlighted Barrik's strategic position in the global gold market. , reinforcing operational discipline. Additionally, .

Market participants observed that Barrick's performance was partially influenced by technical factors, including a breakout above key resistance levels on major exchanges. However, .

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