Newmont Surges 1.72% on Strong Earnings but Trails 153rd in Volume as Analysts Split

Newmont (NEM) closed on September 5, 2025, , , ranking 153rd in daily trading activity. , , . , . Analysts remain divided, with Macquarie downgrading to "Hold" while others like Stifel Canada and UBS raised price targets. Institutional investors increased stakes, including Q3 Asset Management and Cim Investment Management, . Moody’s upgraded Newmont’s credit rating to A3, reflecting improved financial stability.

, led by director and EVP . Despite mixed analyst ratings, . Newmont’s strong balance sheet, , underpins its resilience. Gold prices and macroeconomic uncertainty continue to influence sector dynamics, though Newmont’s diversified operations across 12 countries provide operational stability.

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