Home Stock Ideas Quick Picks & Lists Summary The recent divergence between gold’s traditional drivers and its price movement on Iran conflict headlines has created a compelling setup for gold miners. As geopolitical tensions resolve, investor attention is likely to shift back to the pre-conflict macro conditions, including Fed rate cuts, a weaker U.S. dollar, and sustained demand from central banks. In that environment, gold stocks offer leveraged exposure through strong forward earnings and expanding profit margins. These three stocks all have forward EBIT growth measures above 110%, setting them up for outperformance as the Iran conflict de-escalates. I am Steven Cress, Head of Quantitative Strategies at Seeking Alpha. I manage the quant ratings and factor grades on stocks and ETFs in Seeking Alpha Premium. I also lead Alpha Picks , which selects the two most attractive stocks to buy each month, and also determines when to sell them.…