Steel Dynamics, Inc.

• Is There A Bright Spot In This Industry?

  By Zain Abbas - May 20, 2013 | Tickers: AKS, NUE, STLD

  The steel industry has been going through a “prisoner’s dilemma.” No single company is willing to reduce its production, and as a result, all players in the industry are suffering from the overcapacity syndrome. In this situation, can we still find attractive players in this industry? Let’s have a look.

  AK Steel (NYSE: AKS) exited 1Q13 with total liquidity of ~$1.05 billion, largely unchanged vs 4Q12. However more »

• Looking for Opportunities in the Iron & Steel Sector

  By Damian Illia - May 14, 2013 | Tickers: AKS, NUE, STLD, X

  Trends in the steel industry have not been very promising. Steel producers have struggled with falling prices in recent quarters, reflecting heightened competition from imports and increased production. Oversupply in the industry is a result of Chinese steel production outpacing demand.

  Market players

  United States Steel (NYSE: X) recently missed analysts’ estimates by posting a first-quarter net loss of $73 million, narrower than the net loss of $219 million posted more »

• 3 High Yielders for Your Short List

  By Adem Tahiri - April 22, 2013 | Tickers: CALM, CCG, STLD

  The stock market is on fire. Stocks have risen more than two times in price since the bull market started, in 2009. Still, now is not the time cash out. Rather, it's time to get defensive.

  Income investments, like dividend paying stocks and real estate investment trusts (REITs), give investors much needed safety right now. That’s because income payers typically don't fall as far in down markets more »

• Lower Steel Prices - Is There Still a Bright Spot in the Steel Industry?

  By Zain Abbas - April 15, 2013 | Tickers: AKS, MT, STLD, X

  The market has had a mixed outlook on steel stocks recently. Where some stocks are enjoying a short-term rally in the face of recent decline in iron ore prices (iron ore is the main ingredient in steel making), others are facing double digit declines due to recent declines in steel prices. The following chart shows the year-to-date performance of five steel stocks:

  However, a recent report by Goldman Sachs suggests more »

• Double (or Triple) Your Money With These 4 Cyclical Stocks

  By Adem Tahiri - April 11, 2013 | Tickers: AA, ABX, VALE, FCX, STLD

  With the markets at all-time highs, many investors are worried they've missed their opportunity--but they haven't. Rest assured, while the easy money may be gone, value stocks exist in every market.

  Many stocks in materials, mining and metals are at multi-year lows and have largely missed the rally. Despite strong performance in the underlying companies, stocks in these sectors sell-off frequently into economic uncertainty, creating wonderful value opportunities more »

• Double (or Triple) Your Money With These 4 Cyclical Stocks

  By Adem Tahiri - April 8, 2013 | Tickers: AA, ABX, VALE, FCX, STLD

  With the markets at all-time highs, many investors are worried they've missed their opportunity--but they haven't. Rest assured, while the easy money may be gone, value stocks exist in every market.

  Many stocks in  materials, mining and metals are at multi-year lows and have largely missed the rally. Despite strong performance in the underlying companies, stocks in these sectors sell-off frequently into economic uncertainty; creating wonderful value opportunities more »

• Is It Time to Buy This Steel Giant?

  By Waqar Saif - March 19, 2013 | Tickers: AKS, MT, STLD

  Founded in 1899 in Ohio, United States, AK Steel (NYSE: AKS), engages in production of carbon, stainless/electrical sheets, cold rolled and aluminum coated stainless steel.

  Low steel prices were the main reason behind AK Steel’s lackluster performance in 2012. Given the fact that the global economy is expected to do slightly better this year, the big question is, what should you expect from AK Steel in 2013?

  Quarterly more »

• U.S. and European Steel Cannot Confirm Recovery

  By Peter Pham - March 14, 2013 | Tickers: MT, NUE, STLD, X

  US Steel exports for 2012 climbed 2.2% to a record 13.745 million tons despite a slowdown at the end of the year according to American Institute for International Steel (AIIS). Month-over-month, total steel exports dropped 16% from October to November and then dipped further by 2.9% to 879,053 tons in December.  The slowdown witnessed at the end of 2012 is continuing into 2013 due to soft more »

• Don't Miss out on This Steel Stock

  By Waqar Saif - February 15, 2013 | Tickers: MT, NUE, STLD

  Based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Steel Dynamics Inc. (NASDAQ: STLD) is the largest carbon steel producer in the United States. Flat-rolled and sheet steel comprise more than sixty percent of company’s steel shipments, while the rest consists of bars, beams and fabricated products.

  Steel Dynamics’ Earnings

  Steel Dynamics just released its earnings for 4Q12. The company reported earnings per share of $0.27 on revenues of $1.7 billion more »

• 18% Upside on This Steel Stock

  By Waqar Saif - February 8, 2013 | Tickers: NUE, STLD, X

  Nucor (NYSE: NUE) is the largest steel producer in the U.S. It is also the largest recycler of any material in the North American region, recycling half a ton every second. Nucor’s annual steelmaking capacity stands at around 25 million tons.

  Nucor’s Earnings

  Recently, Nucor released its earnings for the fourth quarter 2012. The company reported earnings per share of $0.43, beating the guidance range that more »

• Have We Seen The Bottom in the Steel Industry?

  By Masam Abbas - January 10, 2013 | Tickers: AKS, MUSA, NUE, ZEUS, RS, STLD, X, WOR

  The steel sector has lately been a hot topic amongst the traders. This was not the case a couple of weeks ago. People had lost interest in this sector, given the fact that it was running on massive overcapacity. Therefore, investors had heavily shorted the players in the steel industry. However, some experts believe that bullish catalysts for this industry are on the horizon. This has generated some genuine interest more »

• Billionaires Are Betting on Small Steel

  By Meena Krishnamsetty - January 7, 2013 | Tickers: AKS, MT, STLD, TX, X

  What's the best way to play a potential turnaround in the steel industry? Well it’s not the company you would think. United States Steel (NYSE: X) is considered the bellwether of the steel industry, but we believe AK Steel (NYSE: AKS) is the best bet in this space. Cliff Asness of AQR Capital also thinks so and is the top fund owner of AK Steel, owning 4.3 more »

• An Update on the Steel Industry

  By Callum Turcan - January 2, 2013 | Tickers: AKS, MT, NUE, STLD, X

  An Update

  A while ago I wrote an article about why you should stay away from the steel industry. Here is an update since then. I said to stay away from US Steel (NYSE: X) and AK Holdings (NYSE: AKS) and that ArcelorMittal (NYSE: MT) was the best play out there because it traded below .5 of its book value and had a 5% dividend yield. So far I am more »

• Steeling Through the Canadian Arctic & South Africa

  By Shweta Dubey - December 18, 2012 | Tickers: MT, STLD, X

  ArcelorMittal (NYSE: MT) aims at creating value with proper management strategy, expanded global reach, new technology, and sustainability, which also makes it a global leader in the steel industry. Its recent acquisition of the May River Deposit and the agreements it has executed in South Africa will help the company maintain its growth momentum in the long term. The company also remains focused on emerging markets like Brazil and China more »

• The Good & Bad About Steel Stocks

  By David Gould - December 6, 2012 | Tickers: AKS, STLD, X

  If you are looking to buy low and sell high, you may be tempted to go into steel. The bears have done well articulating the inventory surplus and a bullish recovery may be in order over the next half decade. I recommend looking at the operational strategy, recent financings (especially in light of going concerns), multiples, and growth prospects before making a blanket buying decision. Below, I review three stocks more »

• Watch These Stocks at Goldman's Steel Conference

  By John Macris - November 27, 2012 | Tickers: CLF, NUE, RS, STLD, X |

  Goldman Sachs is hosting its annual Steel Conference this Tuesday Nov. 27 and Wednesday Nov. 28 in New York. Since inception in 2005, the conference has solely focused on investment opinions, market trends, and perspectives for the steel industry, however Goldman decided to broaden the conference for 2012 to include metals and mining.

  Here is my synopsis on a select few of the Companies presenting, and which details investors should more »

• Against The Grain: Perfect Time To Buy Steel

  By Edgar Ambart - November 1, 2012 | Tickers: MT, VALE, GGB, NUE, STLD |

  Two years ago ArcelorMittal (NYSE: MT) gave a lasting legacy to the London Olympics when it constructed the Orbit in the east borough of Stratford.  This 114 meter tubular steel structure shown below, which is 22 meters taller than the Statue of Liberty, is located near the Olympic Stadium, offering a panoramic view of London and surrounding areas.

  "It is a fantastic way to give a lasting gift to London more »

• Global Slowdown Hits the Steel Trade

  By Peter Pham - October 22, 2012 | Tickers: MT, VALE, STLD, X

  China-based Baoshan Iron & Steel Co, the world’s fourth largest steelmaker, has closed the Shanghai plant that it purchased for $2.2 billion just four years ago. With the falling levels of demand, the plant has been piling up losses. It was primarily used to manufacture steel slabs for the ship-making industry. Baosteel hasn’t disclosed when the plant will be reopened.

  The Chinese government approved a $160 billion stimulus more »

• This Small Cap Steel Company Will Continue to Improve Profitability Via Acquisitions

  By Ankit Agrawal - September 24, 2012 | Tickers: CMC, STLD, SXC, WOR

  Worthington Industries’ (NYSE: WOR) robust performance and continued successful efforts at improving and growing its business strengthen my optimism on the shares. Worthington has been one of the most active companies in steel space through the downturn acquiring new businesses and divesting underperforming ones, implementing a strategic restructuring of its core Steel Processing business and buying back a substantial amount of its shares. I expect these efforts to continue looking more »

• A Slumping Global Steel Industry is Not Equal Across Regions

  By John Mylant - September 10, 2012 | Tickers: NUE, STLD, X

  Like many industries around the globe, the Steel industry has been hit hard by unstable economic conditions in different regions of the world. It is interesting though how certain bottoms can be seen (North America) and others have yet to see bottom (China). Let's take a look at where they are presently and what is influencing them.

  The Steel Industry as a Whole

  The steel and iron industry more »

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