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Ternium Q2 profit jumps on stronger Mexico demand
Ternium reported higher sales, profit, and shipments in the second quarter. Mexico remains the company’s strongest market even as US trade measures add uncertainty across North America.
SPS acquires Jemison Metals
SPS Companies has acquired Jemison Metals, a carbon flat-roll service center and fabricator headquartered in Birmingham, Ala., from Jemison Investment Company.
SMU Price Ranges: Tags move up as spot tons dry up
Sheet and plate prices continue to rise on extremely limited spot availability, long lead times, and solid demand, according to market participants.
AISI reports strong mill shipments in June
June US steel mill shipments jumped 4.8% from May and 8.7% from June last year.
US votes to maintain duties on rectangular pipe and tube
US anti-dumping and countervailing duties (AD/CVDs) on light-walled rectangular pipe and tube from four countries will remain in place for another five years after a key injury determination.
A bright spot for Nippon, U.S. Steel reports profitable second quarter
U.S. Steel reported stronger second-quarter results, with higher sales, a return to profitability, and record operating performance across key assets.
Scrap market participants predict early settle at sideways or lower numbers
The August domestic scrap market looks like it might settle early amid continued strong demand for melting stock from domestic steelmakers and high prices for finished steel.
SDI taps Wagler as president and CEO, Millett to retire
SDI has promoted Theresa Wagler, presently EVP and CFO, to president and CEO, effective Jan. 1, 2027. Mark Millett will retire and transition to executive chairman of the board.
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