'Fast Money' Recap: The Fed Acts and the Markets React
at The Street - 1 hr 55 mins ago
The trading panel looked at what sectors to buy and sell as the dollar rises and adds volatility to the stock market.
Analyzing the US Steel Industry - 2014
M2 - 2 hrs 7 mins ago
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/jwbhwh/analyzing_the_us) has announced the addition of the "Analyzing the US Steel Industry - 2014" report to their offering. The steel industry is critical to the U.S. economy. Steel is the material of choice for many elements of construction, transportation, manufacturing, and a variety of consumer products. Traditionally valued for its strength, steel has also become the most recycled material, with two-thirds of U.S. steel now produced from scrap. The U.S. steel industry is a more than $50 billion enterprise, and additional downstream processing pushes the value closer to $75 billion. The industry accounts for nearly 10% of the global raw steel market, providing over 110 million net tons in 2006. Large quantities of low-cost imports have challenged the industry in recent years, but restructuring, downsizing, and widespread implementation of new technologies have led to vastly improved labor productivity, energy efficiency, and yield. This research focuses on this highly lucrative industry, bringing you - Analyzing the US Steel & Steel Mill Products Market. The report is a complete guide to all the recent developments going on in the industry, along with an in-depth analysis on market statistics, market structure, competition in the industry, where the US Steel Industry stands on a global scenario, and much more. The influence of the US Steel Industry and the US Steel Mill Products Industry on other industries in the country is yet another added boost to the potential of this report for investors and researchers alike! Key Topics Covered: A. Executive Summary B. Industry Definition C. Globalization in the Steel Industry D. Looking at the US Steel Industry E. The Steel Crisis of 1998 F. Industry Growth Drivers G. Value Chain Analysis for the US Steel Industry: A Diagrammatic Representation H. Regulatory Framework Affecting the US Steel Industry I. Comparing US, Japanese, & South Korean Steel Companies J. US Steel Industry & Impact on Other Industries K. Factors Influencing the Competitiveness of the US Steel Industry L. Importance of the Steel Industry to US National Defense M. Leading Industry Contributors N. US Steel Industry: Future Perspective Companies Featured: - Arcelor Mittal - Nucor Corporation - United States Steel Corporation - AK Steel Holding Corporation - Commercial Metals Company For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/jw...ing_the_us
AK Steel (AKS) Wraps Up Severstal Dearborn Acquisition - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Sep 17, 6:10PM CDT
AK Steel (AKS) has closed its earlier announced acquisition of Severstal Dearborn.
Nucor (NUE) Buying Gallatin Steel in $770M Deal - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Sep 17, 5:32PM CDT
Nucor (NUE) has agreed to buy Gallatin Steel Company from ArcelorMittal and Gerdau for roughly $770 million.
Steel Dynamics (STLD) Completes Severstal Columbus Buy - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Sep 17, 5:20PM CDT
Steel Dynamics, Inc. (STLD) announced that it has completed the acquisition of Severstal Columbus, LLC (Columbus) for $1.625 billion in cash, with customary transaction purchase price adjustments.
NYSE stocks posting largest percentage increases
AP - Wed Sep 17, 5:04PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — A look at the 10 biggest percentage gainers on New York Stock Exchange at the close of trading:
Steel Dynamics gives solid 3Q forecast
AP - Wed Sep 17, 4:27PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Steel Dynamics forecast a strong third-quarter profit on Wednesday, citing increased shipments and solid demand from key markets.
Rackspace and Lennar are big market movers
AP - Wed Sep 17, 3:22PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Wednesday on the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq Stock Market:
Indexes Close With Modest Gains After Fed Statement
at Investor's Business Daily - Wed Sep 17, 3:17PM CDT
Major averages ended modestly higher, but pared their gains after initial volatility following the Fed's policy statement. The Nasdaq led with a 0.2% advance, while the S&P 500 and Dow industrials each finished a little more than 0.1% higher. That...
Stock Market Quiet Ahead Of Fed Announcement
at Investor's Business Daily - Wed Sep 17, 12:26PM CDT
Stocks gave up much of their early gains going into the afternoon Wednesday and activity slackened as investors held their breadth in anticipation of the Federal Reserve's announcement on monetary policy at 2 p.m. ET. A shift in interest rates is not...
Most active New York Stock Exchange-traded stocks
AP - Wed Sep 17, 12:17PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — A look at New York Stock Exchange 10 most-active stocks at 1 p.m.:
3 Stocks Driving The Basic Materials Sector Higher
at The Street - Wed Sep 17, 12:03PM CDT
TheStreet highlights 3 stocks pushing the basic materials sector higher today.
U.S. Steel Announces Strategic Actions, Updates Q3 View - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Sep 17, 11:20AM CDT
U.S. Steel (X) has announced three primary strategic actions which will aid in its transformation and also updated its third-quarter 2014 guidance.
U.S. Steel, Nucor Lead Sector Surge
at Investor's Business Daily - Wed Sep 17, 11:12AM CDT
The steel sector got a shot in the arm on strategic moves by U.S. Steel (X) and upbeat guidance from Nucor (NUE) amid strong sales by steel makers to auto, housing and industrial customers. Nucor early Wednesday guided for current quarter EPS of...
Stocks Bide Time Ahead Of Fed; FedEx Gaps Up On Earnings
at Investor's Business Daily - Wed Sep 17, 10:44AM CDT
Stocks traded quietly higher Wednesday ahead of the Fed's policy statement at 2 p.m. ET. The Dow Jones industrial average, S&P 500 and Nasdaq all rose 0.1%. Nasdaq volume was tracking about 16% lower than Tuesday's level. NYSE volume fell 5%. In the...
US Steel shares jump after 3Q outlook update
By The Associated Press - AP - Wed Sep 17, 10:16AM CDT
Shares of U.S. Steel soared Wednesday after the steelmaker said it expects third-quarter results to exceed expectations and that its Canadian subsidiary will explore a bankruptcy restructuring that ultimately allows it to compete more effectively.
Stock Futures Post Mild Advance; Sony Crumbles, U.S. Steel Soars
at Investor's Business Daily - Wed Sep 17, 8:10AM CDT
Stock futures pulled out of mixed trade and into moderate gains in a busy premarket session Wednesday. Dow futures climbed 17 points above fair market value. S&P 500 futures improved from flat trade to a 3.4-point gain. Nasdaq 100 futures reversed...
Why U.S. Steel (X) Stock Is Higher Today
at The Street - Wed Sep 17, 6:57AM CDT
The integrated steel producer said its Canadian unit would apply for bankruptcy protection, as the 113-year-old steelmaker seeks to stop the bleeding after five straight years of losses.
'Fast Money' Recap: Stock Market Reacts Ahead of the Fed Meeting
at The Street - Wed Sep 17, 4:00AM CDT
The trading panel discussed the Federal Reserve's monetary policy, oil stocks and whether to invest in Rackspace.