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Alcoa (AA) is back in focus after a recent share price move, with the stock closing at $51.85 on 19 August 2026. Investors are reassessing the aluminum producer’s performance and current valuation. See our latest analysis for Alcoa. The recent 1 month share price return of 17.20% follows a period where the 3 month share price return declined 27.36%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 64.96% shows Alcoa’s longer term performance has been much stronger than its recent pullback. If this kind...

Shares of Kaiser Aluminum climbed above a buy point Wednesday, just days after the company issued a bullish quarterly report, and as the stock stands out among peers. With an IBD Composite Rating of 98 and a three-month Relative Strength Rating of 82, Kaiser Aluminum has emerged as the leader among aluminum stocks. In last month's earnings report, CEO Keith Harvey said the "underlying story is increasingly one of stronger customer demand, improving market conditions and strengthening business fundamentals."

In July, the market is rewarding quality at almost any price, which makes the bargain bin worth a serious look. Three NYSE-listed names trade well under $1,000 a share, carry single-digit or low-double-digit forward multiples, and have catalysts the consensus has yet to fully price in. A theoretical $1,000 split across all three buys roughly ... 3 Absurdly Cheap Stocks to Buy With $1,000 in July

The Pittsburgh-based metals producer would become the world’s largest bauxite miner as part of the acquisition and establish an operational foothold in South Africa.

CSTM's strong packaging, aerospace and automotive growth, plus a new $300M buyback, fuel a 56.5% YTD rally. What's next?

Alcoa (NYSE:AA) has agreed to acquire South32's bauxite, alumina, and aluminum assets. The deal covers operations across Australia, Brazil, and South Africa. The transaction is described by Alcoa as transformative for its integrated aluminum business. The combined portfolio is expected to position Alcoa as one of the largest integrated aluminum producers globally. For investors following Alcoa, this move reshapes how the company sits within the global aluminum supply chain. By adding...

The deal includes stakes in a bauxite mine, alumina refinery, and aluminum smelter operations, Alcoa said.

Apogee Enterprises (APOG) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of +32.56% and +2.64%, respectively, for the quarter ended May 2026. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

Woodside executed an agreement with Alcoa to supply the alumina maker with 31.1 petajoules of Western Australian natural gas from 2027 to 2030.

Investors may be wondering if Alcoa at US$65.55 is still offering value after its strong run, or if the easy gains are already behind it. The stock is up 15.9% year to date and 130.2% over the past year, although it has fallen 18.9% in the last week while being roughly flat over the past month with a 0.3% gain. Recent coverage has focused on Alcoa as a key aluminum producer listed on the NYSE, with investors watching how the stock reacts to shifting sentiment around materials companies. This...

Aluminum prices on global exchanges have moved to multi year highs as supply disruptions in the Middle East tighten availability. This pricing shift directly affects Alcoa (NYSE:AA), a large integrated aluminum producer with exposure across mining, refining, and smelting. The development marks a new chapter for the stock, separate from earlier focus on valuation and share price momentum. Alcoa enters this supply driven upswing from a position of strong recent share price performance. The...

CSTM surges 92.9% in six months as packaging, aerospace growth, rising aluminum prices and buybacks fuel momentum despite cost pressures.

Dow Jones giants Amazon and Caterpillar are setting up in short consolidations. The AI stocks lead five names near buy points.

Century Aluminum is Thursday's IBD Stock Of The Day as the largest U.S. aluminum producer is humming like rarely before thanks to Trump tariffs and fallout from the Middle East conflict. The good news has legs, which is why CENX stock continued to rise within buy range even amid a report that U.S. and Iranian negotiators see eye-to-eye on a potential 60-day ceasefire. Aluminum prices climbed 0.8% to a four-year-high $3,650 per metric ton and have climbed around 18% since the conflict began Feb. 28, according to CME Group data.

Freeport-McMoRan, Anglo American and Alcoa were among metal and mining stocks flashing buy signals or close to it on Tuesday morning on hopes for a sustainable end to the U.S.-Iran conflict. Meanwhile, the copper price dipped 0.4%, gold 0.3% and silver 0.1%. UBS upgraded Alcoa to buy from neutral, while raising its AA stock price target to 80 from 75.

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UBS upgraded Alcoa (NYSE:AA) to Buy, citing sustained disruptions to aluminium production in the Middle East. The bank expects these supply issues to keep aluminium prices and physical premiums elevated for an extended period. UBS links this environment to potential improvement in Alcoa's earnings, cash flow and capacity for shareholder returns. Alcoa is a major producer of primary aluminium and related products, so prolonged supply constraints can materially influence its revenue mix and...

A UBS analyst upgraded Alcoa, touting higher prices from Middle East smelter outages due to the Iran war. The stock surged past two buy points.

Investing.com -- UBS has upgraded Alcoa shares to “Buy” from “Neutral,” raising its price target to $80 per share from $75, citing expectations that prolonged disruptions to Middle East aluminium production will keep prices and premiums elevated for years.

The Iran war started on February 27, and the aluminum market has not been the same since. Alcoa CEO William Oplinger told investors on the company’s Q1 2026 call that London Metal Exchange prices had recently exceeded $3,600 per metric ton on tight inventories and Middle East supply disruptions. Reuters dubbed it a shock that ... Aluminum Prices Have Surged Nearly 90% Since the Iran War Began, and Kiplinger Says Your Portfolio Should Respond

AA shares surge 91% in six months as higher aluminum prices, tariff support and stronger demand boosted sales growth.

Commodities are in a really interesting spot right now. Even though we’re well into 2026, inflation is still stubbornly above the Fed’s 2% target. The Consumer Price Index hit 336.1 in March, jumping over 1% in just a single month. At the same time, the 10-year Treasury yield is sitting right at 4.32%. That is ... Commodity Prices Are Soaring Again. Here Are 3 ETFs to Ride the Trend

DHR beats Q1 EPS estimates and lifts 2026 outlook, but revenues miss as Diagnostics lags while bioprocessing strength and Masimo deal shape growth plans.