Stock Market Today, Feb. 17: Vale Slips as Iron Ore and China Demand Weigh on Margins

Vale (NYSE:VALE), a global producer of iron ore, nickel, and other metals, closed Tuesday at $15.9, down 1.30%. The move likely reflects broader sentiment toward iron ore and metals, and investors are watching commodity prices and capital-return plans next. The company’s trading volume reached 56.6 million shares, which is about 50% above compared with its three-month average of 37.7 million shares. Vale went public in 2002 and has grown 607% since going its IPO. How the markets moved today The S&P 500 ( ...