AK Steel Named 'Dealmaker of the Year' for Dearborn Buyout - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon May 18, 1:15PM CDT
AK Steel (AKS) has duly recognized by the Association for Corporate Growth for its $690 million acquisition of Severstal Dearborn.
ZEUS: 20.39 (+1.19), AKS: 5.63 (-0.04), PKX: 57.65 (-0.59)
LB Foster Ranked Hold on Unfavorable Dollar Appreciation - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue May 12, 2:25PM CDT
On Apr 15, 2015, Zacks Investment Research downgraded LB Foster Co. (FSTR) to a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) from a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
FSTR: 40.80 (-0.50), ZEUS: 20.39 (+1.19), PKX: 57.65 (-0.59)
ArcelorMittal Posts Bigger Q1 Loss, Sales Beat Estimates - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon May 11, 2:52PM CDT
Steel giant ArcelorMittal (MT) posted a loss in the first quarter of 2015 due to lower iron-ore prices, a stronger U.S. dollar and surge of imports in the U.S.
ZEUS: 20.39 (+1.19), MRC: 16.17 (-0.24), MT: 11.48 (-0.41)
AK Steel Reaches New Labor Agreement at Zanesville Unit - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon May 11, 2:25PM CDT
AK Steel (AKS) informed that UAW workers have approved the new 4-year labor agreement.
ZEUS: 20.39 (+1.19), GFI: 3.82 (-0.02), AKS: 5.63 (-0.04)
Gerdau Q1 Earnings Fall Y/Y on Weak Revenues, Costs High - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu May 07, 12:50PM CDT
Gerdau S.A's (GGB) first-quarter 2015 net income declined 39.2% year over year to R$267.4 million (US$93.5 million). Revenues declined 1% over the year-ago tally.
GGB: 3.22 (-0.11), FSTR: 40.80 (-0.50), ZEUS: 20.39 (+1.19)
L.B. Foster Tops Q1 Earnings, Eyes Inorganic Growth - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu May 07, 12:45PM CDT
L.B. Foster Company (FSTR) reported robust first-quarter results for 2015.
FSTR: 40.80 (-0.50), ZEUS: 20.39 (+1.19), ABM: 32.01 (+0.02)
Companhia Siderurgica Q1 Earnings Rise Y/Y, Revenues Fall - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu May 07, 12:20PM CDT
Companhia Siderurgica Nacional (SID) reported net earnings of R$391.8 million (US$137 million) in first-quarter 2015, significantly above R$52.1 million (US$22.1 million) earned in the year-ago quarter. Earnings came in at 10 cents per American Depository Receipt (???ADR???).
SID: 2.45 (-0.16), FSTR: 40.80 (-0.50), ZEUS: 20.39 (+1.19)
Olympic Steel Inc. (ZEUS) in Focus: Stock Jumps 7.3% - Tale of the Tape
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed May 06, 8:21AM CDT
Olympic Steel Inc. (ZEUS) was a big mover last session, as the company saw its shares rise over 7% on the day.
ZEUS: 20.39 (+1.19)
Mechel (MTL) Q4 Loss Widens on Weak Ruble, Sales Down - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon May 04, 9:04AM CDT
Russian miner Mechel OAO (MTL) posted net loss (as reported) of $3,113 million for the fourth quarter of 2014, wider than net loss of $681 million recorded in the fourth quarter of 2013 and a loss of $575 million in the previous quarter.
FSTR: 40.80 (-0.50), MTL: 1.30 (-0.03), RTI: 37.72 (-0.39)
AK Steel (AKS) Reports Wider Q1 Loss, Revenues Rise Y/Y - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Apr 29, 10:00AM CDT
AK Steel (AKS) reported loss of 28 cents per share in the first quarter of 2015, wider than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of 24 cents.
FSTR: 40.80 (-0.50), GFI: 3.82 (-0.02), AKS: 5.63 (-0.04)
Reliance Steel (RS) Tops Q1 Earnings & Sales; Profits Soar - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Apr 24, 8:44AM CDT
Relaince Steel's (RS) revenues and earnings for the first quarter surpassed expectations.
RS: 66.06 (-0.08), FSTR: 40.80 (-0.50), GFI: 3.82 (-0.02)
Nucor's Q1 Earnings Trump, Weak Price Dents Sales & Profit - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Apr 23, 1:30PM CDT
Nucor's (NUE) first-quarter profit tumbled on weak pricing but its earnings topped expectations.
CMC: 16.51 (-0.10), FSTR: 40.80 (-0.50), NUE: 49.05 (-0.27)
Mechel (MTL) Inks Locomotive Contract with Sinara Transport - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Apr 22, 2:31PM CDT
Russian miner, Mechel OAO (MTL) announced that its unit Mecheltrans-East OOO has inked a four-year contract on locomotive maintenance works with Sinara Transport Machines OAO (STM).
CMC: 16.51 (-0.10), FSTR: 40.80 (-0.50), MTL: 1.30 (-0.03)
U.S. Steel Tweaks Management in Europe, North America - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Apr 16, 4:27PM CDT
United States Steel Corporation (X) has announced a couple of management changes at its European and North American operating facilities.
FSTR: 40.80 (-0.50), X: 25.48 (-0.59)
ArcelorMittal (MT) Steel to be Used in the Mall of Egypt - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Apr 16, 11:50AM CDT
ArcelorMittal (MT) announced that its Distribution Solutions' construction business unit has delivered about 10,000 square meters of Hacierco 60, Hacierco 70 and Hacierco 90 decking profiles for the construction of the Mall of Egypt, outside Cairo.
FSTR: 40.80 (-0.50), MT: 11.48 (-0.41)
Global and Chinese Vanadium Industry Report, 2014-2017
M2 - Thu Dec 04, 5:05AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/whnrrj/global_and) has announced the addition of the "Global and Chinese Vanadium Industry Report, 2014-2017" report to their offering. China, the world's largest vanadium-producing country with a capacity of over 100 kt/a, contributed 57% to the world's vanadium (V2O5 Equivalent) production in 2013. It also has the fastest-growing and highest consumption of vanadium products in the world, with vanadium (V2O5 Equivalent) consumption rising from 5.3 kilotons to 57 kilotons in 2001-2013 (an AAGR of 22% or so) as a result of promotion and use of vanadium-containing high-strength deformed steel bars grade III and grade IV. China's vanadium industry is highly concentrated in Pangang Group Vanadium Titanium & Resources Co., Ltd., Hebei Iron & Steel Group Co., Ltd. and other big steelmakers since most of the early vanadium ore investors such as Xining Special Steel Co., Ltd., Zhejiang Hailiang Co., Ltd. and Shanghai Dingli Technology Development (Group) Co., Ltd. haven't entered substantial production yet. Pangang Group Vanadium Titanium & Resources as China's largest vanadium production enterprise now boasts a production capacity of 20 kt/a vanadium product (V2O5 Equivalent). Besides, it is the only high-vanadium ferroalloy (FeV80) manufacturer there. In the first half of 2014, the company's vanadium products reaped RMB1.61 billion in revenue, down 4.8% year on year. Hebei Iron & Steel is one of the largest vanadium-titanium production bases in China. It now has six vanadium-nitrogen alloy production lines, with products exported to more than 10 countries and regions, representing an approximately 8% share in global vanadium market. The company's revenue from vanadium products in the first half of 2014 was RMB388 million, up 2.4% year on year. Key Topics Covered: 1. Introduction to Vanadium 2. Global Vanadium Market 3. China Vanadium Market 4. Major Vanadium Manufacturers in the World 5. Major Vanadium Manufacturers in China 6. Summary and Forecast Companies Mentioned - American Vanadium Corp - Atlantic Ltd - Chengdu Tianxing Instrument And Meter - Evraz - Guangdong Boxin Investing & Holdings - Hebei Iron & Steel - Highveld Steel and Vanadium Corporation - Pangang Group Vanadium Titanium & Resources - Shanghai Dingli Technology Development - Sichuan Mingxing Electric Power - Xining Special Steel - Zhejiang Hailiang For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/whnrrj/global_and
POSCO (PKX) Q3 Earnings Fall Y/Y, 2014 Outlook Revised - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Oct 24, 1:50PM CDT
POSCO (PKX) reported a disappointing third-quarter 2014 results, with net earnings plummeting 60.3% year over year to KRW 224 billion (US$0.22 billion). Earnings came in at KRW 2,567.3 per share or US$0.63 per American Depository Receipt.
FSTR: 40.80 (-0.50), MTL: 1.30 (-0.03), PKX: 57.65 (-0.59)
AK Steel Holding Corporation (AKS) Jumps: Stock Rises 9.4% - Tale of the Tape
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Oct 20, 8:11AM CDT
AK Steel Holding Corporation (AKS) was a big mover last session, as the company saw its shares rise over 9% on the day.
FSTR: 40.80 (-0.50), AKS: 5.63 (-0.04)
Strength Seen in Mechel OAO (MTL): Stock Soars 12.4% - Tale of the Tape
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Sep 30, 8:21AM CDT
Mechel OAO (MTL) was a big mover last session, as the company saw its shares rise by over 12% on the day.
MTL: 1.30 (-0.03), X: 25.48 (-0.59)