It has been about a month since the last earnings report for Nucor (NUE) . Shares have added about 0.9% in that time frame, outperforming the S&P 500.Will the recent positive trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is Nucor due for a pullback? Before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late, let's take a quick look at its latest earnings report in order to get a better handle on the important drivers.Nucor's Q4 Earnings Miss on Lower Volumes, Revenues BeatNucor repo ...

It has been about a month since the last earnings report for Steel Dynamics (STLD) . Shares have added about 8.7% in that time frame, outperforming the S&P 500.Will the recent positive trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is Steel Dynamics due for a pullback? Before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late, let's take a quick look at its most recent earnings report in order to get a better handle on the important drivers.Steel Dynamics Tops Q4 Earnings, Misses Re ...

Key Takeaways CMC's North America Steel Group posted $294M adjusted EBITDA, up 57.9% y/y.Steel products margin rose $132 per ton, reaching its highest level in three years.TAG initiatives and Arizona 2 Micro-Mill support CMC amid strong construction demand.Commercial Metals Company (CMC) has been gaining from robust demand in North America for each of its major product lines. In the North America Steel Group segment, the steel products metal margin increased by $132 per ton in the fiscal first quarter 2026 ...

Key Takeaways Vale posted 2025 revenues of $38B and EPS up 15%, with iron, copper and nickel output beating expectations.VALE targets higher iron ore and copper capacity through 2030, backed by major expansion projects.CLF reported a wider 2025 loss, citing weak auto demand and lower steel prices despite cost cuts.Vale S.A (VALE) and Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (CLF) are major players in the global iron ore and steel supply chain. Vale is a leading iron ore producer and Cleveland-Cliffs is a top U.S. steelmaker a ...

Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty ended marginally higher on Wednesday (February 25, 2026), trimming most of their sharp intra-day gains, amid profit-taking.After a volatile day of trading, the 30-share BSE Sensex ended 50.15 points or 0.06% higher at 82,276.07. During the day, it jumped 731.99 points or 0.89% to 82,957.91.The 50-share NSE Nifty went up by 57.85 points or 0.23% to settle at 25,482.50.From the Sensex pack, HCL Tech, Tata Steel, Tata Consultancy Services, InterGlobe Aviation, Sun Phar ...

At close, Sensex was up a little over 50 points at 82,276. This marks a fall of around 682 points from its intraday high of 82,958, which it had hit in the morning amid strong buying in Today’s gains were led by metals, with the Nifty Metal index rising 2.7%. IT stocks, which had surged sharply in the morning, also pared partial gains by the end of the session. The Nifty IT index closed 1.57% higher, while the auto and pharma indices gained 1.85% each. FMCG, PSU Banks, realty, along with oil & gas indices, ...

Market Overview - Asian stocks experienced a rally, with Japanese and South Korean shares reaching record highs, driven by strong stock performance [1] - The dollar weakened in Asian trade, contributing to a surge in gold prices towards $5,200 per ounce, while oil prices approached seven-month highs amid geopolitical tensions [2] Japan's Market Dynamics - The Nikkei average increased by 2.20 percent to 58,583.12, supported by strong performances in chip and AI sectors, as the government nominated dovish candidates to the Bank of Japan's board, reducing rate hike expectations [3] - Nippon Steel shares fell by 5.5 percent after raising ¥600 billion ($3.9 billion) through an upsized convertible bond sale [4] South Korea's Market Performance - Seoul's Kospi index surged 1.91 percent to 6,083.86, marking a new record, as concerns over AI's disruptive effects eased ahead of Nvidia Corp's earnings report [4] - Hyundai Motor's shares rose by 9.2 percent following news of a potential IPO for its U.S. affiliate Boston Dynamics, while Kia Corp's shares skyrocketed by 12.7 percent [5] Australian Market Highlights - Australian shares reached a record high, with the S&P/ASX 200 closing 1.17 percent higher at 9,128.30, driven by strong inflation data and speculation of further rate hikes [6] - Woolworths shares surged by 13 percent to a 17-month high after reporting a strong half-year profit and raising full-year guidance [6] Technology Sector Developments - WiseTech Global's shares jumped over 11 percent following the announcement of a significant AI overhaul and plans to lay off about 2,000 employees over the next two years [7] - The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite rose by 1 percent, bolstered by AMD's major supply deal with Meta [8]

Equity benchmarks surrendered most of their early gains by Wednesday afternoon, with the Sensex slipping into marginal negative territory and the Nifty holding on to a slim advance, as sectoral divergence widened and banking stocks weighed on the broader recovery that had begun at the open following Tuesday’s AI-led selloff.As of 1 pm, the Sensex was trading at 82,208.90, down 17.02 points or 0.02 per cent from its previous close of 82,225.92, having opened at 82,530.12. The Nifty 50 stood at 25,471.65, up ...

Equity markets appear poised for their next leg of expansion after nine months of tight consolidation, with the Nifty trading in a narrow 5–6 per cent band amid global uncertainties and earnings recalibrations. According to PL Capital’s latest India Strategy report, the index has weathered a 9–9.5 per cent moderation in FY26–27 EPS estimates, yet underlying corporate performance remains resilient.The base case assumes the Nifty index with a 12-month target of 27,958. In a bullish scenario, a 20x multiple im ...

Investment Rating - The report indicates a positive outlook for Thailand's manufacturing sector, highlighting strong foreign direct investment (FDI) and robust demand for serviced industrial land plots (SILP) [1][51]. Core Insights - Thailand's FDI reached THB 1.14 trillion across 2,259 projects in H2 2025, with a record high demand for SILP, totaling 12,955 rai sold [1][51]. - The average asking price for SILP increased by 5.0% to THB 6.65 million per rai, reflecting a tightening market with high occupancy rates in ready-built factories (RBF) at 98.4% [2][66]. - Future demand is expected to be robust but more specialized, driven by supply chain relocations and growth in digital and electrical industries, with structural factors becoming more critical for investors [3][79]. Market Overview - Thailand's economy saw a slowdown in Q3 2025, with real GDP growth at 1.2% YoY, down from 2.8% in the previous quarter, although external demand and a trade surplus provided some support [8]. - Goods exports rose by 11.5% YoY to USD 86.2 billion, with high-technology manufacturing leading the growth [9]. - Private investment grew by 4.2%, while public investment contracted by 5.3%, indicating a divergence between investment and consumption [10][13]. Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) - Cumulative FDI approvals increased significantly from THB 629.6 billion in Q2 to THB 1.14 trillion by the end of 2025, with the digital sector attracting the largest share of investment [24][26]. - The digital sector's capital inflow rose by 71.6%, highlighting a shift towards technology-driven industries [26]. Serviced Industrial Land Plots (SILP) - The total supply of SILP grew by 0.8% H-O-H to 185,498 rai, with the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) commanding a 63.6% market share [42][49]. - The cumulative sales rate for SILP reached 93.5%, indicating a highly competitive market with limited available inventory [52][56]. Ready-Built Factory (RBF) Market - The RBF market saw a national occupancy rate of 98.4%, with the EEC achieving total utilization at 99.94% [66][72]. - Average rental rates increased to 202.9 THB per sqm, reflecting a landlord's market driven by high demand from sectors like EV and electronics [74]. Structural Shifts in the Market - The industrial property market is transitioning towards more capital-intensive and infrastructure-dependent activities, influenced by trade policies and tariff asymmetries [79][80]. - Developers are increasingly adopting built-to-suit models, reducing speculative development and contributing to supply constraints [82]. Future Outlook - Industrial demand is expected to remain resilient but selective, with ongoing supply chain diversification and digitalization [84]. - Long-term structural constraints in power and infrastructure capacity may impact effective supply, leading to uneven land and rental price growth [84].