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Vale Fair Value Estimate Cut to R$87.30 Amid Mixed Analyst Views

Vale's central fair value estimate has been trimmed from R$91.61 to R$87.30, reflecting more cautious assumptions in the latest valuation model. Revenue growth was revised down to 0.61% from 1.05%, net profit margin edged lower to 18.90% from 19.16%, and the future P/E multiple was reduced to 16.35x from 16.66x, while the discount rate ticked up to 22.15% from 22.05%. The adjustment comes as analysts offer divergent views, with JPMorgan raising its price target to US$21 and maintaining an Overweight rating, while Morgan Stanley cut Vale to Equal Weight and lowered its target to US$16.50, citing lower iron ore price forecasts. Scotiabank and Wells Fargo also reduced their targets to US$16 and US$15 respectively, with Wells Fargo pointing to Q2 volatility in aluminum and diesel costs as a headwind.

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Franklin FTSE Brazil ETF Charges One-Third of iShares Rival and Outperforms by 5 Points in 2026

The Franklin FTSE Brazil ETF, trading under the ticker FLBR, has outperformed the iShares MSCI Brazil ETF, EWZ, by roughly 5 percentage points year-to-date in 2026 while charging an expense ratio of 0.19 percent, less than one-third of EWZ's 0.59 percent. FLBR returned 17.65 percent through July 13, 2026, compared with 12.46 percent for EWZ, and over the trailing year it gained 37.61 percent against EWZ's 34.44 percent. The performance gap stems from the lower fee and differences in index construction: FLBR excludes Nu Holdings, which accounts for 9.18 percent of EWZ, and runs heavier exposure to Vale and Petrobras, with Vale at 11.39 percent of FLBR versus 9.94 percent of EWZ. FLBR also offers a higher dividend yield of 5.84 percent. For investors in tax-advantaged accounts, swapping from EWZ to FLBR is straightforward, but taxable holders with large embedded gains may find the tax hit outweighs the fee savings.

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Morgan Stanley downgrades Alcoa and Vale on metal supply surplus, lower prices

Morgan Stanley downgraded Alcoa and Vale to Equal Weight from Overweight, citing an expected surplus in aluminum and iron ore markets that will pressure prices and earnings. The bank cut its aluminum price forecast by 11% to 13% for 2027-28, driven by new supply from Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, India, and Angola, along with increased Middle East output. For Vale, Morgan Stanley lowered its iron ore price forecast by 2% to 4% for 2026-28 and sees the company's C1 cash costs rising to $23 per ton in 2026, above management's guidance. Alcoa shares fell 2% and Vale dropped 3.9% in Wednesday trading.

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Vale fair value estimate edges up to R$91.61 as analysts weigh copper growth

Vale's fair value estimate has been revised upward from R$89.37 to R$91.61, reflecting a modest recalibration by analysts. JPMorgan raised its price target to US$21 with an Overweight rating, while Scotiabank lifted its target to US$18 and began incorporating copper growth into its valuation. Deutsche Bank increased its target to US$18, but Morgan Stanley cut Vale to Equal Weight and reduced its target to US$16.50, citing lower iron ore price forecasts. The updated fair value incorporates a shift from a 0.36% revenue decline to 1.05% growth, a net profit margin easing to 19.16%, and a discount rate rising to 22.05%.

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Vale chairman Daniel Stieler resigns effective immediately

Vale chairman Daniel Stieler has resigned from his role and from the company's board, effective immediately. The resignation came after the Previ pension fund, which holds a 7% stake in Vale, pushed for a shareholder meeting to vote on his removal and supported current board member Manuel Oliveira as chairperson. Stieler had led Previ under Brazil's former president Bolsonaro and held the chairman position for three years, with a mandate set to expire in April 2027, but his influence had been waning since the fund's leadership was reshuffled in recent months.

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MarketBeat Highlights Three Dividend Stocks Under $30 With Yields Above 4%

MarketBeat identifies AT&T, Vale, and Energy Transfer as three dividend stocks trading under $30 per share that can anchor a portfolio with yields above 4%. AT&T offers a dividend yield near 5% while investing in an AI-ready network infrastructure to support future growth. Vale combines a low valuation with a yield above 4% and exposure to iron ore, copper, and nickel demand. Energy Transfer's massive pipeline expansion projects, including the $5.6 billion Desert Southwest Pipeline, support its 7% plus yield and distribution growth outlook of 3% to 5% annually.

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Vale Board Rejects Previ's Push to Remove Chairman

Vale's board has voted against a proposal by 7% shareholder Previ to remove Chairman Daniel Andre Stieler, setting up a governance battle ahead of an extraordinary shareholder meeting on July 22. Previ, a pension fund, is backing independent director Manuel Lino Oliveira as chairman and wants to appoint former Previ CEO Jose Mauricio Pereira Coelho to a vacant board seat. The board majority is preparing its own slate, with Vice Chairman Marcelo Gasparino expected to compete as an alternative chairman candidate and former BP executive Ieda Gomes Yell set to run for the vacant seat. Major shareholders including Mitsui, BlackRock, and Capital World Investors are watching the contest, which could influence proxy advisory firms and institutional investors.

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