Jonathan Hykawy

Molycorp Delays Report to Determine ‘Substantial’ Writedown

Molycorp Inc., owner of the largest rare-earths deposit outside China, said it needs more time to file its annual 10-K report so the company can determine the size of a “substantial” goodwill writedown.

Molycorp Deal Seen as Rare-Earth Play at Value: Real M&A

Molycorp Inc.’s plunge below the value of its net assets is turning the owner of a rare-earth supply that’s unmatched in the Western hemisphere into a takeover target.

Molycorp Climbs After Executives Including CEO Buy Shares

Molycorp Inc., owner of the largest rare-earths deposit outside of China, soared the most since the shares began trading more than two years ago after executives and a director bought stock in the company.

Rare-Earth Complaint May Backfire for U.S., Lifton Says

A complaint filed at the World Trade Organization over Chinese rare-earth export quotas may backfire on the U.S., according to Jack Lifton, a consultant who advises rare-earth companies.

Molycorp Seen Too Cheap as Rare Earth Lures Deal Talk: Real M&A

Molycorp Inc.’s gambit to supply Chinese-made magnets to carmakers in Japan is making it one of the mining industry’s most attractive takeover candidates.

China Cuts Rare-Earths Mine Permits 41% to Boost Control

China reduced the number of permits to mine rare earths by 41 percent, tightening production of the metallic elements used in batteries and magnets.

Short Sellers Place Record Bet on Molycorp as Rare Earths Sink

Investors’ bets against Molycorp Inc. stock are at their highest since the rare-earth producer’s July 2010 initial public offering on speculation prices for the minerals will keep falling.

Rare-Earth Bust Prompts Molycorp’s Biggest Bet With Neo Material: Real M&A

Molycorp Inc., after losing two- thirds of its value in 10 months as demand for rare-earth metals imploded, is now seeking to boost shareholder returns with its biggest takeover yet.

S&P 500 Caps Fourth Weekly Advance as Employment Growth Exceeds Forecasts

U.S. stocks rose, capping the fourth straight weekly rally for the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index, after a government report showing stronger-than-forecast payroll growth bolstered optimism in the world’s largest economy.

Molycorp Beats Analysts’ Estimates As Rare-Earth Demand Climbs

Molycorp Inc., owner of the largest rare-earth deposit outside China, reported fourth-quarter earnings that beat analysts’ estimates after falling prices for the metallic elements boosted demand.

"What's surprising to me is the ferocity of the market reaction to the news."

- Jonathan Hykawy on Feb 28, 2013

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Icahn With Southeastern Challenges Silver Lake’s Dell Offer

European Shares Advance as Yen Weakens Past 101 a Dollar

Bangladesh 1,000 Dead Recall Triangle-to-Bhopal Tragedies

Most Asian Stocks Rise as Topix Jumps to 4 1/2 Year High

Central Banks Keep Easing After Cuts Fail to Spur Growth