Century Aluminum (NASDAQ:CENX) used a fireside chat at the Wells Fargo Industrials and Materials Conference to frame its investment case around tight aluminum markets, U.S. and European production exposure, and a planned new smelter in Oklahoma. Timna Tanners, Building Materials and Metals and Mini
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With aluminum at multi-year highs and the impact of tariffs remaining strong, domestic aluminum firms could be positioned to benefit.
Aluminum usually doesn’t get the spotlight like gold or copper, but right now the market is unusually tight. A mix of Middle East supply disruptions, shipping issues, and U.S. tariffs has pushed prices higher and given Alcoa (NYSE:AA) a massive boost. The stock is up nearly 134% over the past year and is now trading close to its highs around $70.
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