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  • Where will Nvidia be in 5 years?

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    This article was originally published on Fool.com. All figures quoted in US dollars unless otherwise stated.

    Key Points

    • Tech companies are still clamoring for Nvidia’s AI processors.
    • Tech companies could spend up to $4 trillion on AI infrastructure over the next five years.
    • Even with a slowdown in spending, Nvidia will likely still be a long-term winner.

    Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) has been one of the biggest successes in artificial intelligence (AI) over the past five years, as the company’s sales and earnings have skyrocketed due to demand for its AI processors. The increasing need for the company’s semiconductors has fueled the company’s share price rise, pushing Nvidia stock up more than 1,200% over the past five years. 

    Spoiler alert: The next five years are unlikely to bring similar results. However, Nvidia and its shareholders are likely to still benefit significantly. Here’s why: 

    1. AI semiconductor demand is still very high

    Before Nvidia reported its fiscal third-quarter results, investors were on edge. The market had been wondering if all the talk of an AI bubble was true.

    It turns out, there’s still plenty of demand for Nvidia’s processors. The company’s data center revenue rose 66% in the quarter to $51.2 billion. What’s more, Nvidia’s non-GAAP (adjusted) earnings per share popped 60% to $1.30, outpacing Wall Street’s consensus estimate of $1.25.

    While Nvidia’s strong quarterly results didn’t necessarily disprove that some parts of the AI market are overvalued, it certainly proved that demand for the company’s semiconductors remains very high.

    2. More spending is likely on the way

    Nvidia’s impressive third-quarter results are, of course, just a snapshot of what’s happening with the company at the moment. However, it’s also likely an indicator of what the company may continue to experience over the next few years.

    Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has said that tech companies will invest $3 trillion to $4 trillion over the next five years as they continue to build out their artificial intelligence infrastructure. And before you write this off as just another optimistic tech CEO pumping up his own company’s opportunity, consider that Alphabet, Meta Platforms, Amazon, and Microsoft are collectively spending $380 billion in capital expenditures (capex) this year. Much of that spending is going to data center investments, and Alphabet’s management has said it will “significantly increase” its spending next year.

    Even if Huang’s estimate turns out to be a little optimistic, the tech companies building AI have committed billions of dollars in new spending and could continue to do so for years.

    3. A slowdown in spending won’t spell doom for Nvidia

    This might be an unpopular opinion, but I don’t think slowing AI spending will be all doom and gloom for Nvidia. Yes, its share price could slide once tech companies scale back their initial AI investments. However, over the long term, I believe Nvidia’s processors will continue to be in demand.

    Consider that the company has 90% of the AI data center market for GPUs. The initial surge in building AI data centers with Nvidia’s GPUs is what the company is experiencing now. But over time, tech companies will need to update their data centers and upgrade them with newer, more powerful processors.

    This means that Nvidia has a longtail benefit from all of these data centers being built. When spending slows, it doesn’t mean it will dry up completely. And as the leading provider of AI GPUs, Nvidia is likely to remain the go-to choice for future data center upgrades for years to come.

    Nvidia is a buy-and-hold stock for the long term

    There’s certainly a lot of exuberance in the market for AI stocks right now, and some of it is unwarranted. Numerous AI companies lack impressive sales and are unprofitable, yet they are trading at very frothy valuations.

    However, Nvidia is still experiencing significant growth in AI, and companies continue to invest substantial funds to stay competitive in this space. The result of this is that Nvidia stock could continue climbing over the next five years.

    Don’t expect the explosive gains from the past few years, but it’s certainly too early to ignore this dominant AI company.

    This article was originally published on Fool.com. All figures quoted in US dollars unless otherwise stated.

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    Should you invest $1,000 in Nvidia right now?

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  • Why this exciting ASX tech stock is rocketing 18% today

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    4DMedical Ltd (ASX: 4DX) shares are having a strong session on Wednesday.

    At the time of writing, the ASX tech stock is up 18% to $1.96.

    Why is this ASX tech stock surging?

    Investors have been scrambling to buy the respiratory imaging technology company’s shares following the release of a promising announcement.

    According to the release, the company has signed a significant expansion of its distribution agreement with Koninklijke Philips NV (NYSE: PHG) for its FDA-cleared, non-contrast computed tomography (CT) ventilation and perfusion imaging solution, CT:VQ.

    Under the expanded agreement, Philips will add CT:VQ to its North American product portfolio, distributing the technology through its established commercial infrastructure and customer relationships.

    Philips has agreed to a minimum of approximately A$15 million (US$10 million) in customer orders in 2026 and 2027.

    The ASX tech stock also notes that Philips will allocate dedicated sales and clinical specialists carrying CT:VQ sales targets. Joint marketing initiatives and co-branding campaigns are being initiated to drive market awareness and adoption. RSNA (Radiological Society of North America) 2025 will mark the first major international launch event for the collaboration.

    What is CT:VQ?

    4D Medical describes CT:VQ as the world’s first technology capable of extracting quantitative ventilation-perfusion (VQ) data from routine non-contrast CT scans.

    The technology measures regional lung tissue motion and local density changes to generate comprehensive ventilation and perfusion maps without requiring radiotracers or contrast agents.

    It notes that the solution addresses several critical limitations of traditional nuclear VQ imaging. By eliminating radiotracers, the technology streamlines scheduling, improves patient access, and removes complex handling requirements, and regulatory constraints. Importantly, CT:VQ integrates seamlessly with existing CT protocols.

    There are over one million nuclear VQ scans performed annually in the United States, with an average reimbursement rate of approximately US$1,150 per scan. Management points out that this represents an addressable market of more than US$1.1 billion annually in the U.S., estimated at over US$2.6 billion globally.

    And given the clinical and logistical advantages of CT:VQ over traditional nuclear VQ imaging modalities, 4DMedical revealed that it is confident it can rapidly capture a significant part of this market.

    Management also anticipates that the introduction of the solution into the market will drive long-term growth in demand for ventilation-perfusion scans beyond the traditional nuclear VQ indications.

    Overall, these are exciting times for this ASX tech stock.

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    Should you invest $1,000 in 4DMedical Limited right now?

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  • Gina Rinehart-backed Vulcan Energy Resources pulls trigger on European lithium project

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    Vulcan Energy Resources Ltd (ASX: VUL) has made a final investment decision on its Lionheart lithium and renewable energy project in Germany, and has announced a $3.9 billion financing package to bring it into production.

    The company announced on Wednesday that Phase 1 of the Lionheart project will produce 24,000 tonnes of lithium hydroxide monohydrate per year, sufficient to manufacture approximately 500,000 electric vehicle batteries.

    It would also produce about 275 gigawatt hours of renewable energy and 560 gigawatt hours of heat for local consumers per year, over an estimated 30-year project life.

    Debt and equity to finance project

    Vulcan, which is backed by Australian iron ore magnate Gina Rinehart, said the phase one financing package included $2.1 billion in debt funding from a syndicate of 13 financial institutions, including the European Investment Bank.

    The company would also raise $1.1 billion in an equity raising, comprised of a $245 million institutional placement at $4 per share, a $465 million institutional entitlement offer, and a $366 million retail offer open to existing Vulcan shareholders.

    The raising is at a deep discount to Vulcan’s trading price at market close yesterday, with the company’s shares finishing at $6.13 on Tuesday.

    Vulcan Managing Director Cris Moreno said securing the financing and making the decision to proceed with the project were significant milestones for the company.

    A lighthouse project for Europe, Lionheart is set to redefine lithium production, delivering Europe’s first fully domestic and sustainable lithium value chain. It will also provide a clean and reliable source of renewable energy for local communities and industries in Germany’s Upper Rhine Valley.

    The project involves stripping the lithium from hot brine sourced from underground, with energy and heat also produced as part of the process.

    In addition to securing debt funding from the European Investment Bank, the project has also been supported by Export Finance Australia with $214 million in debt funding, Export Development Canada with $357 million, and the Export and Investment Fund of Denmark with $179 million.

    Construction to start imminently

    Vulcan said it had entered into the majority of the major project contracts for the construction of Lionheart Phase One and had received all of the major construction permits for the project.

    The company said on Wednesday it expected the project to generate an average of €566 million in revenue per year and €427 million in EBITDA.

    Vulcan shares were in a trading halt on Wednesday while the capital raising plans were finalised.

    Ms Rinehart’s Hancock Prospecting owned a 6.49% stake in Vulcan before the capital raising plans were announced.

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  • Up 75% this year, are Northern Star shares still a buy today?

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    Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX: NST) shares are edging lower today.

    Shares in the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) gold stock closed yesterday trading for $27.11. In early morning trade on Wednesday, shares are swapping hands for $26.97 apiece, down 0.5%.

    For some context, the ASX 200 is up 0.2% at this same time.

    With today’s intraday dip factored in, Northern Star shares have gained 74.6% in 2025, racing ahead of the 4.9% year-to-date gains posted by the benchmark index.

    Atop those capital gains, the ASX 200 gold stock also trades on a fully franked 2% trailing dividend yield.

    The company’s roaring share price gains this year have been partly driven by the rocketing gold price. Gold is currently trading for US$4,206 per ounce, up 60% since this time last year.

    Investors have also been buying the ASX gold miner amid its own operational successes, including its recent acquisition of De Grey Mining, completed in May.

    Of course, those gains have come and gone.

    Which brings us back to our headline question…

    Are Northern Star shares a buy right now?

    Red Leaf Securities’ John Athanasiou recently ran his slide rule over the ASX 200 gold miner (courtesy of The Bull).

    “This gold miner has solid fundamentals, strong cash flows and a growing project pipeline, but upside is tempered by key risks,” said Athanasiou.

    He noted:

    Major growth projects, including KCGM (Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines) mill expansion and the Hemi development are capital intensive with execution uncertainty. Costs are under pressure, and earnings remain exposed to volatile gold prices, which increases uncertainty.

    With those risks in mind, Athanasiou isn’t ready to pull the trigger to buy Northern Star shares just yet.

    “Until a clearer picture emerges in relation to project delivery and commodity stability, a hold position is prudent,” he concluded.

    What’s happening with the ASX 200 gold miner’s growth projects?

    Commenting on the projects that are intended to deliver long-term growth for Northern Star shares at the company’s AGM in November, chairman Michael Chaney said:

    A major achievement during the year, and one that sets Northern Star up for long term success, was the acquisition of De Grey Mining Ltd and its Hemi Development Project, which is one of the largest existing, undeveloped gold projects in a world-class jurisdiction.

    We look forward to bringing Hemi into production over the next few years.

    As for KCCM, Chaney noted that despite more challenging geotechnical conditions encountered at the project, “FY25 also saw strong progress on the KCGM Mill Expansion Project on which we expect to begin commissioning in mid calendar year 2026.”

    He added, “This will allow us to progressively increase ore throughput from KCGM’s current rate of 13 million tonnes to 27 million tonnes from FY29.”

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    Should you invest $1,000 in Northern Star Resources Limited right now?

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  • This ASX 300 gold stock is rocketing 27% amid takeover bidding war

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    Predictive Discovery Ltd (ASX: PDI) shares are rocketing on Wednesday morning.

    At the time of writing, the ASX 300 gold stock is up 27% to 79.5 cents.

    This follows news that a competing takeover offer has been tabled by Perseus Mining Ltd (ASX: PRU).

    ASX 300 gold stock rockets on takeover news

    This morning, Predictive Discovery revealed that it has received an unsolicited proposal from Perseus Mining.

    The gold miner wants to acquire all shares not already owned by it in exchange for 0.136 new Perseus shares per Predictive Discovery share.

    Based on the Perseus Mining share price at yesterday’s close, this values each Predictive Discovery share at 77.8 cents. This implies a fully diluted valuation of approximately $2.1 billion and represents a premium of 24.5% to its last close price on 2 December.

    The ASX 300 gold stock notes that the proposal is superior to is planned merger with Robex Resources (ASX: RXR), which aimed to creates West Africa’s next mid-tier gold producer. Robex shares are crashing 10% on the news today. Though, Robex has a five business day matching period to table a new proposal.

    According to the release, Perseus Mining’s offer will include a $37 million unsecured loan facility to be used for the purposes of paying any termination fee payable under the Robex arrangement agreement.

    Perseus believes that the ASX 300 gold stock would be an excellent strategic fit and enhance its portfolio quality and African gold platform. It said:

    Perseus’s rationale for the Proposed Transaction is as follows: Excellent strategic fit: as Predictive’s largest shareholder (17.8%), the transaction enhances Perseus’s portfolio quality and the Company’s African gold platform; Proven track record of delivery: Perseus is uniquely placed to de-risk, optimise and ultimately unlock the full potential of Predictive’s Bankan Gold Project (Bankan) in Guinea, with its world class projects team currently executing a similar development at Nyanzaga; Enhanced growth profile: consistent with Perseus’s M&A track record, this transaction is financially compelling and is expected to materially enhance earnings, cash flow and production going forward.

    It then adds:

    Significant scale & diversification: as one of the largest undeveloped gold projects in Africa, Bankan adds material ounces and mine life across a fifth jurisdiction, with its production of ~249koz1 adding to Perseus’s existing production of 500-600koz per annum2 ; Strong financial position: Bankan and Nyanzaga to be funded via existing liquidity and cashflows with no change to capital management policy; Exploration potential: significant exploration potential in the Siguiri Basin, which can be accelerated and unlocked through Perseus’s proven ability to extend mine life through exploration; and Potential value uplift: potential value uplift post transaction given enhanced scale, asset quality, longevity, jurisdictional diversification and de-risking of development.

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  • American Eagle’s bet on Sydney Sweeney and Aerie’s anti-AI pledge are paying off big time

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    American Eagle is on a hot streak after being in the hot seat.

    • American Eagle's viral campaigns with Sydney Sweeney and Aerie drove revenue growth.
    • Aerie's anti-AI advertising pledge and celebrity partnerships boosted brand engagement online.
    • Its campaigns generated 44 billion impressions and record new customer acquisition.

    American Eagle's marketing campaigns are giving the company a meaningful boost.

    The retailer has launched a number of campaigns this year that have been at the center of viral moments online.

    It looks like they're paying off financially. Its stock has been up this year, and its total revenue was $1.4 billion for the third quarter that ended November 1, roughly 6% higher year-over-year.

    American Eagle raised forward-looking guidance for the fourth quarter, and its stock rose at least 10% after hours on Tuesday.

    The boost was driven by its intimates and loungewear brand, Aerie, which saw comparable sales rise by 11%. While other retailers are spending big on AI products for consumers, Aerie is making a promise not to use the technology.

    Its pledge not to use AI in its ads, shared in an Instagram post, garnered tens of thousands of likes, making it the brand's most popular post in the past year as of October, Metricool, which tracks social media engagement, told Business Insider in October.

    Its success is also due in part to the star power it tapped into with Sydney Sweeney and Travis Kelce being featured in campaigns that gained traction on social media.

    Sweeney's "Great Jeans" partnership in July drew criticism online from some who said the campaign had a negative message that promoted "regressive" beauty standards. American Eagle tripled down on the campaign.

    "Sydney Sweeney sells great jeans. She is a winner, and in just six weeks, the campaign has generated unprecedented new customer acquisition," chief marketing officer Craig Brommers said in September.

    In August, American Eagle released a clothing line in collaboration with NFL star Travis Kelce and his Tru Kolors brand, one day after he announced his engagement to Taylor Swift.

    The two campaigns combined made up 44 billion impressions, as it attracted more customers "than ever before."

    "American Eagle launched its largest, most impactful advertising campaigns ever, which are delivering results by collaborating with high-profile partners who are defining culture," president and executive creative director Jen Foyle said on the Tuesday call.

    The brand is not done forming an all-star cast of celerity partners. The most recent campaign is with Martha Stewart, and American Eagle is betting it'll be a hit with Gen Z customers.

    "Martha Stewart resonates with Gen Z. That's a perfect example of what we're up to," Foyle said.

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  • Three best friends built an AI startup — and have a pact to drink one beer if it all collapses

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    Nathan Ondracek (left), Ali Dastjerdi (middle), and Samuel Ilkka (right) are three friends who founded Raylu, an AI startup that builds agents to help private-market investors automate sourcing work.

    • Three friends founded an AI startup that builds agents for private-market investors.
    • Raylu raised $8 million in Series A funding on Monday, bringing its total funding to $12 million.
    • The trio created a beer ritual to ensure the company never costs them their friendship.

    When Ali Dastjerdi and Nathan Ondracek became freshman roommates at Harvard in 2015, they didn't expect they'd one day be cofounders together — or that they'd build a startup with a third friend they hadn't met yet.

    Ondracek met Samuel Ilkka at AWS — his first job out of college — and the two bonded quickly and became roommates in Seattle. During the pandemic, Dastjerdi, who was working remotely as an investor at Insight Partners, moved in with them for a year. Working and living together cemented the three-way friendship.

    In 2022, the trio quit their jobs to cofound Raylu, an AI startup that builds agents to help private-market investors automate sourcing work. On Monday, the company announced that it had raised $8 million in Series A funding, bringing its total funding to $12 million.

    One of their earliest customers, HighlandX, led the round. The VC firm used the product, loved it, and eventually asked how they could invest, Dastjerdi said.

    The Raylu team consists of 11 people, with plans to expand to 20 by January.

    The three 28-year-olds told me that Raylu works because the friendship works. One of the ways they protect their friendship: a single, unopened beer in their office refrigerator.

    "The day the company collapses is the day we drink that beer," Ondracek said.

    It's a reminder that even if the company they built falls apart, their friendship is still worth toasting.

    From roommates to founders

    Ondracek and Dastjerdi met the way many college friendships begin. Harvard assigns freshman roommates after a 200-question survey, and the two ended up in the same room. "From that point forward, we started becoming really close," Ondracek said. "Ali was the best man at my wedding."

    They took the same classes — computer science and statistics — and stayed roommates for all four years. They spent late nights dreaming up business ideas, none of which stuck. But the urge to build something together did.

    When Dastjerdi moved to Seattle with Ondracek and Ilkka, it was obvious to him that this was "a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to build a company with two close friends that you think are truly brilliant."

    "Some people start companies because of ideas. I think we started a company because it's a one in a million shot to have this group to be able to start it with," Dastjerdi said.

    The trio, now based in New York, works out of a WeWork office, and no longer lives together.

    The perks of deep friendship

    Mixing friendship and business usually comes with risks. But the three cofounders said the overlap didn't scare them.

    Dastjerdi said he sought advice from a mentor who'd once started a company with his childhood best friend. The mentor asked him one question: "If you and these two friends had just the biggest fight ever, what would happen the next day?

    "I said probably nothing," Dastjerdi recalled. "We would just get back to doing what we were doing." The mentor said that was a good sign.

    The trio said working together as best friends has upsides: They trust one another, reset fast after an argument, and know each other's strengths and weaknesses.

    "It's like a little bit of a sibling relationship," Ondracek said, explaining that disgruntlement doesn't lead to lasting animosity.

    When I asked the trio to describe one another, their dynamic snapped into focus. Ilkka said Dastjerdi brings "urgency" and an understanding of the investing world, and he called Ondracek the "best engineer" he knows. Dastjerdi described Ilkka as the team's optimist and risk taker.

    The rules of staying friends — and staying sane

    The cofounders said their dynamic has changed after starting a business together.

    Dastjerdi said one of the hardest adjustments for him was remembering how to be a "regular friend" outside work. Because "99%" of his thoughts revolve around the company, he's had to build what he calls a "mental firewall" to keep cofounder mode from bleeding into friend mode.

    Trust has also become non-negotiable. For Ikka, he has had to learn not to look over their shoulders as much when they're working. "I can either stress about everything, or I can trust these guys I'm working with to handle their weight," he said.

    They've learned to celebrate wins more deliberately — especially because they're doing this not just as founders, but as friends.

    "You have to celebrate the good things because no one's going to celebrate them for you," Ondracek said.

    Reflections on being a founder

    The founders say their journey has taught them a few valuable lessons worth sharing.

    Ondracek said what matters most for a startup is its people.

    "Nothing works if the people don't work," Ondracek said. "You can have the most product market fit, and if the people don't work, you're doomed from the start," he added.

    Dastjerdi said founders shouldn't fall in love with an idea too early.

    "We went through many iterations where it felt like someone kind of liked what we did," he said. "When we actually found product-market-fit, it is so tangibly different. It's like, people have to rip the product from you."

    Keep iterating, be picky, and pivot more — sometimes that could lead to a bigger win, he added.

    Ilkka warned against rushing into the founder path just because other people are starting young. The right time is when you're ready, and when there's a real purpose driving the decision, he said.

    And if you're building with your best friends? Make sure you still want to open a beer together when everything goes south.

    Do you have a story to share about building an AI startup? Contact this reporter at cmlee@insider.com or Signal at @cmlee.81.

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  • Rio Tinto versus BHP shares: One I’d buy and one I’d sell

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    BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) and Rio Tinto Ltd (ASX: RIO) are the two largest Australian mining companies listed on the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO). Both stocks are focused on iron ore, which means they are exposed to potential commodity price swings.

    When it comes to these two dominant forces, I’d buy one but sell the other.

    I’d buy Rio Tinto shares

    Rio Tinto shares closed 1.71% higher on Tuesday afternoon, at $135.03 a piece. Over the past month, the miner’s shares have climbed 1.65% and they’re now 14.23% higher for the year to date.

    Rio Tinto has enjoyed a strong share price run in the second half of the year, driven by robust global demand for iron ore and copper. This has been spurred by early signs of a recovery in China’s sluggish economic growth.

    The mining giant turned heads when it released its third-quarter update in October, where it revealed an uptick in production levels. While iron ore is Rio Tinto’s primary income-earning material, the miner has been actively boosting production of other metals beyond iron ore, particularly its copper operations. This helps to give the mining giant a volatility buffer against iron ore price swings. 

    It looks like Rio Tinto is positioning itself well for more growth over the next 12 months and I’m optimistic that we’ll see more share price growth out of the company too. 

    Tradingview data shows that out of 15 analysts, 7 have a buy or strong buy rating on Rio Tinto shares. Another 7 have a hold rating and just 1 has a sell recommendation. The maximum target price is $157.96 which implies a potential 16.98% upside at the time of writing. 

    I’d sell BHP shares

    BHP also finished the day in the green on Tuesday. At the close of the ASX the stock was 1.1% higher at $42.56 a piece. That means that over the past month BHP shares are down 1.87% and for the year-to-date the shares are 6.51% higher.

    BHP is heavily reliant on iron ore prices, and while it has diversified with assets like copper, the price of iron ore significantly impacts BHP’s profitability and share price. China’s ongoing attempt to assert more control over iron ore pricing in its deals with BHP has been a headwind for the miner over the past month. The miner also recently announced it is abandoning acquisition discussions with Anglo American (LSE: AAL).

    I think these headwinds are going to start taking a toll on the mining giant’s share price over the next 12 months. Analysts seem to be divided about the stock’s outlook too. Tradingview data shows that out of 19 analysts, 2 have a sell or strong sell rating on the shares. Another 11 have a hold rating and 6 have a buy or strong buy rating. The maximum target price is $48.38 a piece, which implies a potential 13.67% upside at the time of writing, but some predict BHP’s share price could fall 7.64% to $39.31 a piece.

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  • Perseus Mining launches superior offer for Predictive Discovery shares

    A man in a suit and glasses guffaws at his computer screen in bewilderment.

    The Perseus Mining Ltd (ASX: PRU) share price is in focus today after the company delivered a binding offer to acquire all remaining shares in Predictive Discovery Ltd (ASX: PDI) , valuing each Predictive share at A$0.778 and representing a 24.5% premium to Predictive’s last closing price.

    What did Perseus Mining report?

    • Definitive binding offer to acquire 100% of Predictive Discovery shares it does not already own
    • Offer valued at 0.1360 new Perseus shares per Predictive share, implying A$0.778 per Predictive share
    • Premium of 24.5% to Predictive’s 2 December closing price and 34.8% to its 10-day VWAP
    • A$37 million loan facility offered to Predictive for working capital and pre-development needs
    • On completion, Predictive shareholders (excluding Perseus) will own approximately 18.4% of Perseus shares

    What else do investors need to know?

    Perseus already holds 17.8% of Predictive Discovery and sees the move as a natural fit to expand its African gold portfolio. The Bankan Gold Project in Guinea, which Predictive is developing, would add significant scale—boosting mine life and providing further diversification for Perseus.

    The Predictive board has unanimously declared Perseus’ offer to be a “Superior Proposal” compared to a previous agreement with Robex Resources. Robex has a five-day right to match Perseus’ bid, with that period closing on 10 December 2025.

    What did Perseus Mining management say?

    Commenting on this development, Managing Director and CEO Craig Jones said:

    This transaction is expected to enhance our growth profile, production and cash flows, while allowing us to unlock the full potential of the Bankan Project.

    What’s next for Perseus Mining?

    To proceed, the offer requires approval from Predictive shareholders and various regulatory clearances, along with an independent expert’s positive opinion. Once complete, Perseus expects the transaction to strengthen its position as a leading African gold producer and unlock further exploration potential across Guinea’s Siguiri Basin.

    Perseus will keep investors updated, especially as Robex’s right to match the offer continues through the next week. No action is required from Perseus shareholders for now.

    Perseus Mining share price snapshot

    Over the past 12 months, Perseus Mining shares have risen 120%, outperforming the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) which has risen 1% over the same period.

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  • With copper increasingly in demand, what are the Aussie stocks Wilsons Advisory is tipping to be winners?

    Pile of copper pipes.

    Multiple supply disruptions and healthy demand will support continued strength in the copper price, Wilsons Advisory says, with the broker naming some key players on the ASX to keep an eye on.

    The team at Wilsons said in a note to clients this week that, after a three-year downturn in the resources sector, with the exception of gold, momentum appears to be turning positive, with several trends underpinning a revival.

    Several tailwinds for demand

    Wilsons said the macroeconomic environment is becoming more supportive for resources, with rate cuts in the US likely to stimulate global commodity demand, and a weaker US dollar offering a tailwind for US dollar-priced commodities.

    There are also several industry-specific drivers, including growth in data centre builds and associated infrastructure to support the artificial intelligence boom, the onshoring of supply chains and the build-out of national commodity stockpiles, and a renewed interest in defence spending.

    At the same time, supply dynamics remain a key differentiator across commodities – with tightening supply conditions supporting the rallies in metals like copper and aluminium.

    On copper specifically, Wilsons said there were reasons to be bullish on pricing going forward.

    Copper remains one of our preferred commodities, supported by healthy demand and increasingly constrained supply. Prices recently hit record highs (US$5.10/lb), driven by multiple supply disruptions which have tightened the physical market, however, we continue to see upside to the copper price over the medium-term.

    The energy transition and the move towards electrification continue to support long-term demand for copper, Wilsons said, while supply constraints “remain significant”.

    Significant operational disruptions at Freeport McMoRan’s Grasberg mine- the world’s second-largest copper mine, along with disruptions at Kamoa-Kakula, Cobre Panama, and QB, have exacerbated market tightness in an already constrained market. Moreover, declining ore grades, deeper mines, rising costs, the lack of large-scale projects in the pipeline – alongside sovereign risks – are all likely to limit new project delivery and push the cost-curve higher over time.

    ASX-listed companies to watch

    Among ASX-listed copper producers, Wilsons said their preferred pick in the sector was Sandfire Resources Ltd (ASX: SFR) despite it trading above the current price target from Canaccord Genuity of $15.

    As the only pureplay ASX 100 copper producer, Sandfire has a best-in-class track record of operational delivery, which continues to underpin reliable leverage to the copper price.

    Wilsons said outside of the S&P/ASX 100 Index (ASX: XTO), Canaccord has buy ratings on Hillgrove Resources Ltd (ASX: HGO), with a price target of 5 cents, compared to the current price of 3.4 cents, and Capstone Copper Corp (ASX: CSC), which Canaccord has a price target of C$14.50 ($15.80) on, compared to the current price of $13.44.

    Hillgrove operates the Kanmantoo copper mine in South Australia, where it recently upgraded the mineral resource to 160,000 tonnes of contained copper and 120,000 ounces of gold.

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