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  "id": 5677026,
  "title": "Why The Metals Company Stock Soared in August",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/why-the-metals-company-stock-soared-in-august-5677026",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-03T17:08:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Finance",
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    "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/why-metals-company-stock-soared-170831484.html"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Metals Company (NASDAQ: TMC) experienced a significant surge in its stock price during August after reporting its second-quarter 2026 financial results on August 13. Earlier in the month, the company's shares had rebounded from a 19.6% decline in July. Analysts and investors seem optimistic about The Metals Company's progress toward obtaining the necessary certifications to begin deep-sea mining operations for critical metals such as copper and nickel. Stifel initiated coverage of the stock with a $10 price target, implying a potential 96% upside from its August closing price of $5.01. However, despite the recent gains, The Metals Company remains a speculative investment with potential profitability still uncertain in the near future.",
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        "title": "Why The Metals Company Stock Soared in August",
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