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(X) United States Steel Corporation Beats First Quarter Earnings
United States Steel Corporation (X) came out with positive results in the first quarter of 2012, posting adjusted earnings of 67 cents per share and beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 49 cents.
However,...
(X) United States Steel Corporation Beats in First Quarter
United States Steel Corporation (X) came out with positive results in the first quarter of 2012, posting adjusted earnings of 67 cents per share and beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 49 cents.
However,...
(GM) Steel Industry Stock Outlook – March 2012 – Industry Outlook
About the Industry
The steel industry can well be termed the backbone of modern society considering steel’s varied uses, be it in construction, transport, electrical appliances, food packaging and the like. In terms of its composition, steel is an...
(MT) Metals & Mining Stock Outlook – March 2012 – Industry Outlook
About the Industry
The Metals & Mining industry encompasses the extraction (mining) as well as the primary and secondary processing of metals and minerals such as aluminum, gold, precious metals, coal and steel. The industry is oligarchic in structure,...
(XLF) Stock Market News for February 7, 2012 – Market News
After the European leaders urged Greece to adhere to new austerity measures in order to receive the next installment of its bailout package, debt woes returned to the forefront and US markets dropped a few points. Even though markets receded from t multi-year highs, benchmarks...
(BMY) Company News for January 04, 2012 – Corporate Summary
• Share prices of natural gas producer Devon Energy Corp (NYSE:DVN) gained 6.63% after the company announced it would sell a stake in five of its exploratory projects across the U.S., to Sinopec International Petroleum...
(GM) Steel Industry Stock Outlook – November 2011 – Industry Outlook
Overview
The World Steel industry is rather concentrated in structure, with a few producers accounting for the lion’s share of sales.
Steel products are classified into four broad categories: flat steel products, long steel products, scrap...
(GM) Metals and Mining Stock Outlook – November 2011 – Industry Outlook
Overview
The Metals & Mining industry encompasses the extraction (mining) as well as the primary and secondary processing of metals and minerals such as aluminum, gold, precious metals, coal and steel. The industry is oligarchic in structure, with...
(AKS) AK Steel Holding Corporation Adds Surcharge
AK Steel Holding Corporation (AKS) added a surcharge of $460 per ton for a broad range of electrical steel products that it produces. This surcharge will be reflected in the invoices of electrical steel products...
(GM) Metals & Mining Stock Outlook – July 2011 – Industry Outlook
Overview
The Metals & Mining industry encompasses the extraction (mining) as well as the primary and secondary processing of metals and minerals such as aluminum, gold, precious metals, coal and steel. The industry is oligarchic in structure,...
(GM) Steel Stock Review & Outlook – June 2011 – Industry Outlook
The World Steel industry is rather concentrated in structure, with a few producers accounting for the lion’s share of sales.
Steel products are classified into four broad categories: flat steel products, long steel products, scrap and semi-finished products. Flat...
(NUE) Nucor Analyst Maintains Neutral on Shares
We maintain our neutral recommendation on Nucor Corporation (NUE) as the company’s focus has been on profitable growth through acquisitions over the past several years. Nucor plans to continue to seek attractive...
(AA) Stock Market News for May 19, 2011 – Market News
Markets benefited once again from commodities on Wednesday, as a rebound in that sector not only lifted the broader markets but dragged the indices out of the negative territory. Meanwhile, Fed minutes and a positive earnings report from bellwether Dell added to the cheer.
The...
(AKS) Stock Market News for April 20, 2011 – Market News
On Tuesday, markets ended with modest gains as an earnings-driven trading day witnessed positive results and sentiments were boosted by strong results from bellwether stocks. Earnings reports of healthcare stocks helped push the markets higher aided by steel stocks. Tech majors...
(F) Metals & Mining Industry Outlook – March 2011 – Industry Outlook
Overview
The Metals & Mining industry encompasses the extraction (mining) as well as the primary and secondary processing of metals and minerals such as aluminum, gold, precious metals, coal and steel. The industry is oligarchic in structure, with...
(AA) Stock Market News for March 24, 2011 – Market News
Materials stocks took the markets modestly ahead over hopes of rebuilding after an earthquake and tsunami ravaged Japan. Weak US new home sales data took the markets to session lows during the day before rebuilding hopes pumped in modest momentum. However, the day saw very...
(MT) Steel Industry Outlook – March 2011 – Industry Outlook
The global Steel industry is rather concentrated in structure, with a few producers accounting for the lion’s share of sales. ArcelorMittal (MT) is the world’s largest steel company, with projected crude...
(LNG) Stock Market News for March 14, 2011 – Market News
On Friday, markets overcame fears of any near-term slide in the wake of global issues to end higher as materials and energy helped the indices post gains. The mass destruction caused by the earthquake and tsunami in the third largest economy of the world, Japan, failed to...
(ABT) Company News for January 20, 2011 – Corporate Summary
• Share prices of tech major IBM (NYSE:IBM) rose by 3.35% after the company posted excellent earnings figure on Tuesday night
• Adtran Inc (NASDAQ:ADTN) increased...
(AAPL) Company News for January 19, 2011 – Corporate Summary
• Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) reported estimate-topping sales and earnings, also guiding higher for the fiscal second quarter. Fiscal first quarter earnings of $6.43 is well ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $4.46 on revenues...
(WLT) Walter Energy Buys Mobile River Terminal from U. S. Steel Subsidiary
The producer and exporter of premium coal Walter Energy Inc. (WLT) announced that it has acquired the assets of Mobile River Terminal Co. in Mobile, Alabama from a subsidiary of U. S. Steel...
(AA) Stock Market News for November 3, 2010 – Market News
Stocks advanced broadly on Tuesday as investors turned their focus toward the results of mid-term elections and a two-day Federal Reserve meeting that is expected to unveil more measures to revive the economy. The advance sent the Dow average to its highest close in more...
(MT) Steel Industry Outlook – November 2010 – Industry Outlook
The U.S. houses one of the world’s largest steel industries. It is rather concentrated in structure, with a few producers accounting for the lion’s share of sales. ArcelorMittal (MT) is the world’s...
(X) United States Steel Corporation Analyst Reiterates Neutral Rating
We reiterate our Neutral recommendation on United States Steel Corporation (X), the fifth largest steel producer worldwide.
U.S. Steel’s operating results have started reflecting the benefits of the...
(MT) Metals and Mining Review – September 2010 – Industry Outlook
Overview
The Metals & Mining Industry encompasses the extraction (mining), as well as the primary and secondary processing of metals and minerals such as aluminum, gold, precious metals, coal and steel. The industry is oligarchic in structure,...
(X) U.S. Steel Earnings Report Falls Far Short
The leading steel manufacturer in the U.S. and the fifth largest in the world, United States Steel Corp. (X), delivered adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of 45 cents in its second quarter ended June 30, 2010,...
(MT) Steel Industry Review and Outlook – Industry Outlook
The U.S. houses one of the world’s largest steel industries. It is rather concentrated in structure, with a few producers accounting for the lion’s share of sales. If we add companies engaged in the extraction of iron ore and coking coal for the processing of iron...
(F) Metals & Mining Outlook & Review – May 2010 – Industry Outlook
The Metals & Mining Industry encompasses the extraction (mining), as well as the primary and secondary processing of metals and minerals. The industry is oligarchic in structure, with a few producers accounting for the lion’s share of production.
Geographically,...
(STLD) Steel Dynamics Raises $350 Million in Debt
Steel Dynamics Inc. (STLD), the fifth largest US steel producer, has raised $350 million by issuing 8% senior notes due 2020 through a private offering. The company intends to use the proceeds from the notes...
(X) United States Steel Corporation Issues Debt – Maintains BB+ Rating
Ratings agency Fitch Ratings has assigned a “BB+” rating to United States Steel Corporation’s (X) $500 million debt issued recently, reports AP. According to Fitch, “BB+” rated debt is...