Harmony Gold is trading 8.92% up at $19.66, extending recent gains as gold prices strengthened.
- Spot gold was reported at $4,356.56 per ounce at 9:00 a.m. ET, versus $4,252.59 on August 6.
- Precious-metals stocks broadly advanced, with several gold miners rising at least 4%, supporting a sector-led explanation.
- Bitcoin and Ethereum were only modestly higher, so crypto sentiment was not the primary catalyst.