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Updated · MarketWatch · Apr 27Newmont Corp. stock falls 3.83% and underperforms competitors in mixed session
10 articles · Updated · MarketWatch · Apr 27
- Shares closed at $116.08 on Monday, nearly 14% below the 52-week high reached in January 2026.
- Trading volume was 7.2 million, about 3 million below the 50-day average, while Royal Gold Inc. fell 2.5%.
- The S&P 500 rose 0.12% and the Dow Jones fell 0.13%, reflecting a mixed day for major indices.
How are royalty companies outperforming giant miners in the gold rush? Why did Newmont's stock collapse despite record profits and a huge buyback? Is Newmont's $6 billion buyback a sign of strength or a desperate move? Is Newmont's stock a brilliant buying opportunity or a classic value trap? Will operational disasters and rising costs derail the gold mining boom?