Market Driven by Key Factors: Exclusive Research on Resolute Forest, REX American, Rio Alto Mining, Rio Tinto and Rockwood Holdings

NEW YORK, December 30, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --

Moments ago, Analysts Review released new research updates concerning several important developing situations including Resolute Forest (NYSE: RFP), REX American (NYSE: REX), Rio Alto Mining (NYSE: RIOM), Rio Tinto (NYSE: RIO), and Rockwood Holdings (NYSE: ROC). Analysts Review provides a single unified platform for investors' to hear about what matters - proudly employing registered CFA® research staff and rigorous compliance procedures. The full research reports are being made available to the public for informational purposes only.

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RFP Research Report: ( http://get.analystsreview.com/pdf/?c=Resolute%20Forest&d=30-Dec-2014&s=RFP ),

REXResearch Report: ( http://get.analystsreview.com/pdf/?c=REX%20American&d=30-Dec-2014&s=REX ),

RIOMResearch Report: ( http://get.analystsreview.com/pdf/?c=Rio%20Alto%20Mining&d=30-Dec-2014&s=RIOM ),

RIO Research Report: ( http://get.analystsreview.com/pdf/?c=Rio%20Tinto&d=30-Dec-2014&s=RIO ),

ROC Research Report: ( http://get.analystsreview.com/pdf/?c=Rockwood%20Holdings&d=30-Dec-2014&s=ROC ).

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Analyst Update: Litigation Updates, Financial Results, Capex Estimation, Sustainable Development, and Strategic Acquisitions

Reviewed by: Rohit Tuli, CFA®  

The US stock markets on Monday ended the day on a fairly flat note, as gains were curbed when an early rally in energy stocks was lost due to tumbling oil prices. U.S. crude settled down $1.12 at $53.61 a barrel. While the NASDAQ remained flat at 4,806.91, the S&P 500 posted its 53rd record close of the year on Monday at 2,090.57, up 0.09%. Dow Jones Industrial Average however edged 0.09% lower at 18,038.23. The European stock markets on Monday closed on a mixed note. Greek stocks and bonds slumped after politicians in the country failed for a third time to endorse Prime Minister Antonis Samaras' preferred candidate. Following the rally in the US markets on optimism about the U.S. economic outlook, the Asian stock market rose broadly on Monday. Chinese and Hong Kong shares extended recent gains in reaction to Friday's announcement by the People's Bank of China on easing liquidity requirements at banks starting next year.

Resolute Forest Products Inc. (Resolute Forest) informed that as per a report by the Le Quotidien newspaper, the Government of Quebec will be unable to swiftly settle its dispute with the Cree First Nation or the issue with caribou habitat conservation planning, which are the primary reasons for the suspension of two of Resolute Forest Products' Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC) certificates in the Lac-Saint-Jean region of Quebec.

REX American Resources Corporation (REX American) reported record financial results for Q3 FY 2014 (period ended October 31, 2014), posting gross profit rose of $36.5 million, up by 102.4% YoY, on account of reduced corn prices and strong ethanol crush spread margins during the quarter.

Rio Alto Mining Limited (Rio Alto Mining) estimates a capex requirement of nearly $70 million to achieve first gold production at its Shahuindo Gold Project by January 2016. The Company declared Stracon GyM and Heap Leach Consulting SAC as the chief contractors for construction of the Shahuindo Gold Mine.

Rio Tinto Plc (Rio Tinto) reaffirmed its commitment to materially increase cash returns to shareholders in a sustainable way from February 2015, referring to sector-leading tier one assets, a persistent emphasis on financial discipline, and an operating and commercial proficiency framed by a culture of safety and integrity.

Rockwood Holdings, Inc. (Rockwood Holdings) and Albemarle Corporation announced that shareholders of both the companies have approved the proposals relating to Albemarle's acquisition of the Company at their respective special meetings.

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