All these companies are getting hit by (natural) gas. The problem is we know what they are getting hit by but it's impossible to put a number on because you don't know (about long-term fuel contracts). |
Aluminum prices have been very strong for the last several weeks and Alcoa's stock hasn't reflected it as well as it usually does. It's a catch-up. |
China may be one of the last places where you can buy things on the cheap. |
Expect steel prices to go up by $30 or $35 (US) imminently. |
I came up with a list of 20 North American companies that could be had. They are not necessarily for sale, but a lot will sell if the price goes up. A lot have warts, but there are some good ones, too. |
I can't recall, in the 40 years I've been following the steel industry, ever seeing a bid that was raised after already winning. |
I know the numbers are going to be bad for all of these guys, |
I thought the change in CFO was unexpected, |
I thought the change in CFO was unexpected. |
I thought the number that came out wasn't too bad. |
If AK Steel can't get a competitive contract, I don't think anybody would want them. They're the only ones left with an old-style contract. ... All contracts now cap liabilities. |
If the family owns 88 percent, you need to be concerned about who they are working for, the shareholders or themselves. |
If you're a local union, that's your only revenue. I bet if the United Steelworkers were in there, this would be settled. |
In this day and age, nothing is impossible. |
It doesn't matter if it's a strike or lockout, if you don't have the product, they could lose customers long term. |