<div id="readability-page-1">Newmont Corporation (NEM) closed down by 7.80%. The Mineral Resources industry is down by 6.18%. The company underperformed the industry. Top 3 gainers of the industry: Highway Holdings Ltd (HIHO) up 9.95%; Huadi International Group Co., Ltd. (HUDI) up 9.09%; Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc (AMR) up 5.46%.<img src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://resource.tradingkey.com/ai/wkrepot/cb7f3c0c-4d62-490a-9b1f-358dac482ab0_1772572453.png?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" width="800" height="366" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://resource.tradingkey.com/ai/wkrepot/cb7f3c0c-4d62-490a-9b1f-358dac482ab0_1772572453.png"/>Newmont Corporation (NEM) experienced a significant intraday price decline largely due to a sharp fall in global gold prices on March 3, 2026. Gold, a primary driver for Newmont's valuation, saw a notable decrease, with some reports indicating a drop of nearly 5% or about $230 per ounce for Comex gold. This downturn in gold prices is primarily attributed to profit-taking following a recent rally, a strengthening US dollar, and reduced expectations for Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. The US dollar gained strength as investors sought safe-haven assets amidst escalating geopolitical tensions, which in turn made dollar-denominated gold more expensive for holders of other currencies. Adding to the downward pressure on NEM's stock was the ex-dividend date on March 3, 2026, for its quarterly dividend of $0.26 per share. Stock prices typically adjust downwards by the dividend amount on this date, contributing to the day's decline. Broader market sentiment was also negative, with US equities experiencing a volatile session and major indices futures showing declines. Macroeconomic concerns, including hotter-than-expected producer inflation data and geopolitical instability, led to a general risk-off environment and further dampened investor confidence, affecting the gold market and, consequently, gold miners. Although Newmont had previously reported strong fourth-quarter 2025 earnings and received some positive analyst commentary with upgraded price targets, the company's previously stated outlook for 2026 anticipates a &#34;trough year&#34; in production. This existing production guidance, coupled with the immediate headwinds from falling gold prices and broader market weakness, made the stock particularly susceptible to a significant sell-off.Technically, Newmont Corporation (NEM) shows a MACD (12,26,9) value of [3.33], indicating a buy signal. The RSI at 59.95 suggests neutral condition and the Williams %R at -23.31 suggests oversold condition. Please monitor closely.Newmont Corporation (NEM) is in the Mineral Resources industry. Its latest annual revenue is 22.67B, ranking 8 in the industry. The net profit is 7.08B, ranking 3 in the industry. Company Profile<img src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://resource.tradingkey.com/ai/wkrepot/82f16f7a-e0d1-4db6-ac47-c0c6f31d9872_1772572459.png?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" width="800" height="402" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://resource.tradingkey.com/ai/wkrepot/82f16f7a-e0d1-4db6-ac47-c0c6f31d9872_1772572459.png"/>Over the past month, multiple analysts have rated the company as BUY, with an average price target of 135.07, a high of 177.00, and a low of 64.32.Company Specific Risks: <ul> <li>Newmont's stock exhibits high sensitivity to gold price fluctuations, evidenced by a recent 9.5% intraday decline driven by profit-taking as gold prices retreated.</li> <li>The company anticipates a decline in gold production to 5.3 million ounces in 2026 from 5.9 million ounces in 2025, coupled with projected higher all-in sustaining costs per ounce, indicating operational headwinds for the current fiscal year.</li> <li>Newmont has issued a notice of default to its joint venture partner regarding the operational performance of Nevada Gold Mines, introducing legal and operational uncertainty for an asset contributing approximately 17% of the company's total output.</li> <li>Analyst sentiment reflects concerns over valuation and future outlook, with BMO Capital Markets recently lowering its price target due to anticipated elevated costs and lower production, and some analyses suggesting the stock may be overvalued despite strong earnings.</li> </ul>Find out more</div>

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Newmont Corporation (NEM) stock fell by 7.80% on March 3, 2026, primarily due to a sharp decline in global gold prices, which dropped nearly 5%. Contributing factors included profit-taking, a stronger US dollar, and negative macroeconomic sentiment. The stock's decline was exacerbated by its ex-dividend date and concerns over production forecasts for 2026. Despite strong earnings in Q4 2025, analysts have expressed caution regarding future performance, with some lowering price targets due to anticipated operational challenges. Newmont's sensitivity to gold price fluctuations remains a significant risk.

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