Amid the expected drop in U.S. coal production and consumption volumes, it will be better for the investors to avoid HCC, CNR and BTU until the coal market gives some positive signs of recovery.

The LNG supply crunch is forcing Asian economies to increase the usage of coal. One analyst predicted a 46% increase in coal prices, should the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz last a few more months.

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / March 23, 2026 / BTU METALS CORP. ("BTU" or the "Company") (TSXV:BTU)(OTCQB:BTUMF) is pleased to announce it has closed its previously announced non-brokered private placement (see news release dated March 17, 2026), which is oversubscribed, for aggregate gross proceeds of $663,900 (the "Private Placement").

Peabody Energy Corporation (NYSE: BTU - Get Free Report) hit a new 52-week high during mid-day trading on Friday. The stock traded as high as $41.14 and last traded at $37.4270, with a volume of 9889330 shares changing hands. The stock had previously closed at $36.26. Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades Several research analysts recently commented

Peabody Energy Corporation (NYSE: BTU - Get Free Report) saw some unusual options trading on Thursday. Stock traders purchased 9,490 call options on the company. This represents an increase of approximately 43% compared to the average daily volume of 6,616 call options. Analysts Set New Price Targets BTU has been the topic of a number of

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / March 17, 2026 / BTU METALS CORP. ("BTU" or the "Company") (TSXV:BTU)(OTCQB:BTUMF) announces it has arranged a non-brokered private placement financing (the "Private Placement") to raise aggregate gross proceeds of up to $630,000 by way of issuing up to 10.5 million units (the "Units") at a price of $0.06 per Unit (the "Offering").

BTU nears a bullish flag breakout above $36.50, targeting $42–$46 amid post-base pullback, fueled by resilient demand and key support holds.

Intech Investment Management LLC cut its position in Peabody Energy Corporation (NYSE: BTU) by 88.1% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 33,852 shares of the coal producer's stock after selling 250,264 shares during the period. Intech

American Century Companies Inc. raised its holdings in Peabody Energy Corporation (NYSE: BTU) by 8.7% in the third quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 4,425,459 shares of the coal producer's stock after acquiring an additional 354,099 shares during the quarter. American Century

Progeny 3, Inc. reduced its Peabody Energy stake by 819,433 shares in the fourth quarter; the estimated transaction value was $24.08 million based on quarterly average pricing. The quarter-end position value decreased by $21.45 million, reflecting both trading activity and price changes.