In the latest trading session, Barrick Gold (GOLD) closed at $20.23, marking a +0.85% move from the previous day. The stock's change was less than the S&P 500's daily gain of 1.7%. Meanwhile, the Dow gained 1.26%, and the Nasdaq, a tech-heavy index, added 2.51%. Shares of the gold and copper mining company witnessed a loss of 2.72% over the previous month, trailing the performance of the Basic Materials sector with its gain of 1.1% and the S&P 500's gain of 1.27%. Market participants will be closely followi ...