
Core Viewpoint - Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is facing scrutiny for potential violations of federal securities laws following a disappointing financial report and operational changes [1][2]. Financial Performance - Cleveland-Cliffs reported an adjusted loss that was larger than expected for Q1 2025, with a year-over-year revenue decline of 11%, totaling $4.63 billion [2]. - The company's share price fell from $8.49 to $7.15 following the announcement of its financial results [2]. Operational Changes - The company plans to fully or partially idle six steel plants due to negative impacts from underperforming non-core assets and lower index prices experienced in late 2024 and early 2025 [2]. - Cleveland-Cliffs is repositioning its portfolio to focus more on the automotive industry, moving away from non-core markets such as rail, high-carbon sheet, and specialty plate products [2].