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Knife River Corporation (KNF)

Q3 2026
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Starboard stake and raised guidance lift Knife River, but RBC cuts target

  • Starboard Value takes stake, pushes for sale or margin fix Activist investor Starboard Value built a significant stake in Knife River and is pushing it to explore a sale or improve margins, arguing the 2023 spinoff failed to close the gap with peers. Shares jumped on the news, as a possible sale or margin overhaul could lift the stock.

    This is the biggest new catalyst this period, directly moving KNF shares on takeover and margin-improvement hopes.

  • Knife River raises 2026 revenue guidance, reaffirms EBITDA Knife River lifted its 2026 revenue outlook to $3.4–$3.6 billion and kept its adjusted EBITDA target of $520–$560 million. Second-quarter EBITDA was flat on reported basis but up 7% excluding asset-sale gains, with revenue up 13%. Some cost and weather headwinds push into 2027.

    Higher guidance signals a stronger business outlook, a fundamental positive for the stock.

  • Knife River responds to Starboard, reaffirms strategy Knife River said it first learned of Starboard's investment on September 22 and will engage with the activist. It reaffirmed its EDGE strategy of pricing, operational improvements and margin expansion, and its vertically integrated platform. No new financial or operational changes were announced.

    The company's response shows engagement but no immediate change, a neutral-to-mixed signal for the stock.

  • RBC downgrades Knife River, slashes price target RBC Capital downgraded Knife River to Sector Perform from Outperform and cut its price target to $58 from $103, citing concerns about the company's outlook. The downgrade pressures the stock by lowering analyst expectations and signaling caution on near-term performance.

    A sharp analyst downgrade and target cut is a direct negative for KNF's price.

September 2026
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Starboard stake and raised guidance lift Knife River, but RBC cuts target

  • Starboard Value takes stake, pushes for sale or margin fix Activist investor Starboard Value built a significant stake in Knife River and is pushing it to explore a sale or improve margins, arguing the 2023 spinoff failed to close the gap with peers. Shares jumped on the news, as a possible sale or margin overhaul could lift the stock.

    This is the biggest new catalyst this period, directly moving KNF shares on takeover and margin-improvement hopes.

  • Knife River raises 2026 revenue guidance, reaffirms EBITDA Knife River lifted its 2026 revenue outlook to $3.4–$3.6 billion and kept its adjusted EBITDA target of $520–$560 million. Second-quarter EBITDA was flat on reported basis but up 7% excluding asset-sale gains, with revenue up 13%. Some cost and weather headwinds push into 2027.

    Higher guidance signals a stronger business outlook, a fundamental positive for the stock.

  • Knife River responds to Starboard, reaffirms strategy Knife River said it first learned of Starboard's investment on September 22 and will engage with the activist. It reaffirmed its EDGE strategy of pricing, operational improvements and margin expansion, and its vertically integrated platform. No new financial or operational changes were announced.

    The company's response shows engagement but no immediate change, a neutral-to-mixed signal for the stock.

  • RBC downgrades Knife River, slashes price target RBC Capital downgraded Knife River to Sector Perform from Outperform and cut its price target to $58 from $103, citing concerns about the company's outlook. The downgrade pressures the stock by lowering analyst expectations and signaling caution on near-term performance.

    A sharp analyst downgrade and target cut is a direct negative for KNF's price.

Latest
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Starboard stake and raised guidance lift Knife River, but RBC cuts target

  • Starboard Value takes stake, pushes for sale or margin fix Activist investor Starboard Value built a significant stake in Knife River and is pushing it to explore a sale or improve margins, arguing the 2023 spinoff failed to close the gap with peers. Shares jumped on the news, as a possible sale or margin overhaul could lift the stock.

    This is the biggest new catalyst this period, directly moving KNF shares on takeover and margin-improvement hopes.

  • Knife River raises 2026 revenue guidance, reaffirms EBITDA Knife River lifted its 2026 revenue outlook to $3.4–$3.6 billion and kept its adjusted EBITDA target of $520–$560 million. Second-quarter EBITDA was flat on reported basis but up 7% excluding asset-sale gains, with revenue up 13%. Some cost and weather headwinds push into 2027.

    Higher guidance signals a stronger business outlook, a fundamental positive for the stock.

  • Knife River responds to Starboard, reaffirms strategy Knife River said it first learned of Starboard's investment on September 22 and will engage with the activist. It reaffirmed its EDGE strategy of pricing, operational improvements and margin expansion, and its vertically integrated platform. No new financial or operational changes were announced.

    The company's response shows engagement but no immediate change, a neutral-to-mixed signal for the stock.

  • RBC downgrades Knife River, slashes price target RBC Capital downgraded Knife River to Sector Perform from Outperform and cut its price target to $58 from $103, citing concerns about the company's outlook. The downgrade pressures the stock by lowering analyst expectations and signaling caution on near-term performance.

    A sharp analyst downgrade and target cut is a direct negative for KNF's price.

Teck Resources Ltd Class B (TECK)

Q3 2026
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Teck's copper growth and Anglo merger advance, but tariff doubt jolts the sector

  • Anglo American clears coal sale ahead of Teck merger Anglo American agreed to sell its Australian steelmaking coal assets for up to $3.88 billion, simplifying its portfolio and cutting debt before combining with Teck. The merged company would be over 70% copper, tying Teck more directly to electrification and AI power demand.

    This deal removes a hurdle to the merger and sharpens Teck's copper focus, supporting the stock.

  • Teck mails merger election forms to shareholders Teck sent letters of transmittal to registered shareholders for its court-approved merger with Anglo American. Each Teck share converts to 1.3301 Anglo American shares. The election window is open, and shareholders must act before the deadline to receive consideration.

    This is a concrete step toward completing the merger, reducing uncertainty and supporting Teck's price.

  • Canada backs Teck's Trail critical minerals expansion Canada launched its Critical Minerals Accelerator with Teck's Trail Operations as the first deal. The Canada Growth Fund will invest up to $400 million, with total potential investment up to $850 million to double germanium and antimony output and possibly add gallium. This boosts Teck's growth prospects.

    Government funding and streamlined regulation for a new critical minerals project add value and reduce risk for Teck.

  • Record copper prices drive Q2 earnings surge Teck reported $2.2 billion adjusted EBITDA for Q2 2026, up 204% from last year, as record copper prices and 25% higher production lifted results. Adjusted profit was $1.93 per share. The Anglo American merger remains on track for closing within the original timeline.

    Strong earnings show Teck's core business is thriving and the merger is progressing, both positive for the stock.

  • Anglo Teck leadership named, synergies targeted Teck and Anglo American announced the future executive team for Anglo Teck, with Duncan Wanblad as CEO and Jonathan Price as deputy. The combined company, headquartered in Vancouver, targets about $800 million in annual pre-tax synergies by year four, plus revenue gains from optimizing Chilean copper mines.

    Naming leadership and quantifying synergies makes the merger's benefits more concrete, supporting Teck's valuation.

  • Copper tariff doubt triggers sharp sector selloff Copper mining stocks fell sharply after reports cast doubt on White House tariffs for refined copper. Teck slid 7% to $65.08, and benchmark copper dropped 3.1% from a record high. Despite the drop, Teck remains up 36% year to date.

    This is a fresh negative shock that directly hit Teck's price and highlights a key risk for copper producers.

July 2026
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Teck's copper growth and Anglo merger advance, but tariff doubt jolts the sector

  • Anglo American clears coal sale ahead of Teck merger Anglo American agreed to sell its Australian steelmaking coal assets for up to $3.88 billion, simplifying its portfolio and cutting debt before combining with Teck. The merged company would be over 70% copper, tying Teck more directly to electrification and AI power demand.

    This deal removes a hurdle to the merger and sharpens Teck's copper focus, supporting the stock.

  • Teck mails merger election forms to shareholders Teck sent letters of transmittal to registered shareholders for its court-approved merger with Anglo American. Each Teck share converts to 1.3301 Anglo American shares. The election window is open, and shareholders must act before the deadline to receive consideration.

    This is a concrete step toward completing the merger, reducing uncertainty and supporting Teck's price.

  • Canada backs Teck's Trail critical minerals expansion Canada launched its Critical Minerals Accelerator with Teck's Trail Operations as the first deal. The Canada Growth Fund will invest up to $400 million, with total potential investment up to $850 million to double germanium and antimony output and possibly add gallium. This boosts Teck's growth prospects.

    Government funding and streamlined regulation for a new critical minerals project add value and reduce risk for Teck.

  • Record copper prices drive Q2 earnings surge Teck reported $2.2 billion adjusted EBITDA for Q2 2026, up 204% from last year, as record copper prices and 25% higher production lifted results. Adjusted profit was $1.93 per share. The Anglo American merger remains on track for closing within the original timeline.

    Strong earnings show Teck's core business is thriving and the merger is progressing, both positive for the stock.

  • Anglo Teck leadership named, synergies targeted Teck and Anglo American announced the future executive team for Anglo Teck, with Duncan Wanblad as CEO and Jonathan Price as deputy. The combined company, headquartered in Vancouver, targets about $800 million in annual pre-tax synergies by year four, plus revenue gains from optimizing Chilean copper mines.

    Naming leadership and quantifying synergies makes the merger's benefits more concrete, supporting Teck's valuation.

  • Copper tariff doubt triggers sharp sector selloff Copper mining stocks fell sharply after reports cast doubt on White House tariffs for refined copper. Teck slid 7% to $65.08, and benchmark copper dropped 3.1% from a record high. Despite the drop, Teck remains up 36% year to date.

    This is a fresh negative shock that directly hit Teck's price and highlights a key risk for copper producers.

Latest
▲5▼1

Teck's copper growth and Anglo merger advance, but tariff doubt jolts the sector

  • Anglo American clears coal sale ahead of Teck merger Anglo American agreed to sell its Australian steelmaking coal assets for up to $3.88 billion, simplifying its portfolio and cutting debt before combining with Teck. The merged company would be over 70% copper, tying Teck more directly to electrification and AI power demand.

    This deal removes a hurdle to the merger and sharpens Teck's copper focus, supporting the stock.

  • Teck mails merger election forms to shareholders Teck sent letters of transmittal to registered shareholders for its court-approved merger with Anglo American. Each Teck share converts to 1.3301 Anglo American shares. The election window is open, and shareholders must act before the deadline to receive consideration.

    This is a concrete step toward completing the merger, reducing uncertainty and supporting Teck's price.

  • Canada backs Teck's Trail critical minerals expansion Canada launched its Critical Minerals Accelerator with Teck's Trail Operations as the first deal. The Canada Growth Fund will invest up to $400 million, with total potential investment up to $850 million to double germanium and antimony output and possibly add gallium. This boosts Teck's growth prospects.

    Government funding and streamlined regulation for a new critical minerals project add value and reduce risk for Teck.

  • Record copper prices drive Q2 earnings surge Teck reported $2.2 billion adjusted EBITDA for Q2 2026, up 204% from last year, as record copper prices and 25% higher production lifted results. Adjusted profit was $1.93 per share. The Anglo American merger remains on track for closing within the original timeline.

    Strong earnings show Teck's core business is thriving and the merger is progressing, both positive for the stock.

  • Anglo Teck leadership named, synergies targeted Teck and Anglo American announced the future executive team for Anglo Teck, with Duncan Wanblad as CEO and Jonathan Price as deputy. The combined company, headquartered in Vancouver, targets about $800 million in annual pre-tax synergies by year four, plus revenue gains from optimizing Chilean copper mines.

    Naming leadership and quantifying synergies makes the merger's benefits more concrete, supporting Teck's valuation.

  • Copper tariff doubt triggers sharp sector selloff Copper mining stocks fell sharply after reports cast doubt on White House tariffs for refined copper. Teck slid 7% to $65.08, and benchmark copper dropped 3.1% from a record high. Despite the drop, Teck remains up 36% year to date.

    This is a fresh negative shock that directly hit Teck's price and highlights a key risk for copper producers.