--- title: "U.S. stock market midday update: WPM up 10.34%! Analysts say there are five better stocks, high valuation risks to be resolved" type: "News" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/296391486.md" description: "Wheaton Precious rose 10.34%; Coeur Mining rose 12.85%, with a transaction volume of USD 923 million; Anico Eagle Mining rose 10.85%, with a transaction volume of USD 823 million; Newmont Mining rose 7.60%, with a transaction volume of USD 809 million; Barrick Gold rose 6.81%, with a market value of USD 75.9 billion" datetime: "2026-08-19T19:18:01.000Z" locales: - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/296391486.md) - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/news/296391486.md) - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/296391486.md) --- # U.S. stock market midday update: WPM up 10.34%! Analysts say there are five better stocks, high valuation risks to be resolved **U.S. Stock Market Midday Update** Wheaton Precious rose 10.34%. Based on recent key news: 1. On August 20, analyst ratings showed that Wheaton Precious Metals currently has a moderate buy rating but is not included in the top recommended stocks list. Analysts believe there are five other stocks with greater investment value, which may affect investor confidence in Wheaton Precious Metals, leading to stock price fluctuations. 2. On August 18, market observations indicated that although Wheaton Precious Metals received a moderate buy rating, it was not included in the top recommended stocks list. Analysts believe there are five other stocks with greater investment value, which may affect investor confidence in Wheaton Precious Metals, leading to stock price fluctuations. The precious metals market has seen increased volatility recently, which needs attention. **Stocks Ranking High in Industry Transaction Volume** Coeur Mining rose 12.85%. Based on recent key news: 1. On August 20, the U.S. Treasury announced it would double the scale of long-term Treasury bond repurchases, lowering U.S. bond yields and pushing the dollar weaker, with gold prices approaching $4,460, driving up the stock prices of precious metals-related companies. Coeur Mining rose over 11% during the session, currently reported at $20.645. Source: Zhitong Finance 2. On August 19, international gold prices continued to strengthen, with spot gold breaking through the $4,460 per ounce mark, rising nearly 3% during the day; COMEX gold futures main contract reported $4,517.00, rising over 2% during the day. This boost led to a collective rise in the U.S. precious metals sector, with Coeur Mining among the top gainers. Source: Wall Street Insight 3. On August 20, Hecla Mining and Coeur Mining saw their stock prices rise by 13% each due to the Treasury's repurchase plan triggering a rise in the precious metals market. Source: 24/7 Wall St. Anico Eagle Mining rose 10.85%. Based on recent key news: 1. On August 18, Anico Eagle Mining achieved record free cash flow in the second quarter, with revenue reaching $3.77 billion, prompting Wall Street analysts to immediately raise their target price. This performance boosted market confidence, driving up the stock price. 2. On August 20, stock prices of precious metals-related companies rose as the U.S. Treasury announced it would double the liquidity support repurchase operations for long-term bonds, leading to declines in U.S. Treasury yields and the dollar, further boosting gold and silver prices. 3. On August 19, gold mining companies experienced their best month since April 2020, with five stocks rising 30% in August, reflecting optimistic market sentiment towards gold producers. Precious metal prices are rising, and market sentiment is optimistic. Newmont Mining rose 7.60%. Based on recent key news: 1. On August 18, Newmont Corporation released a strong second-quarter earnings report, with gold production reaching 1.3 million ounces, free cash flow of $2.2 billion, and returning $1.9 billion to shareholders. These positive financial figures drove the stock price up. 2. On August 17, Bank of America Global Research raised Newmont Corporation's target price from $135 to $145, reflecting the market's optimistic expectations for its future performance. 3. On August 19, Newmont Corporation announced the sale of the North Ambler gold project to StrikePoint Gold for $70 million in cash, with an additional $50 million to be paid based on future feasibility studies and commercial production milestones. This transaction further strengthened the company's financial position. The precious metals market has performed strongly recently, with gold prices rising. **Stocks Ranked Among the Top by Market Capitalization in the Industry** Barrick Gold rose 6.81%. Based on recent key news: 1. On August 18, Barrick Gold benefited from rising gold prices, driving the stock price up. Recently, international gold prices have continued to rise, increasing investor demand for gold as a safe haven, directly leading to a 6.81% increase in Barrick Gold's stock price; 2. On August 17, the market raised earnings expectations for mining companies, boosting investor confidence. Analysts generally believe that mining companies will achieve higher profits in the coming quarters, attracting more capital into the sector and further driving up stock prices; 3. On August 16, global economic uncertainty increased, leading to a rise in gold demand. Due to geopolitical tensions and weak economic data, investors have turned to gold as a safe-haven asset, driving up the stock prices of related companies. 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