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Steel Dynamics (STLD) shares declined by 1.98% despite broader market gains, closing at $168.11. Despite this recent dip, the stock has risen over 11% in the last month, outperforming its sector and the S&P 500. Analysts anticipate significant earnings and revenue growth for STLD in its upcoming financial report, with the company currently holding a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).

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Steel Dynamics (STLD) Stock Drops Despite Market Gains: Important Facts to Note

Shares of Steel Dynamics Inc. (STLD) fell 1.98% to $168.11 on Thursday, underperforming compared to some competitors. The S&P 500 Index rose 0.11%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.07%. The stock ended a two-day winning streak and closed 2.79% below its 52-week high. Trading volume was 1.7 million, above the 50-day average of 1.2 million.

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Steel Dynamics Inc. Stock Underperforms Thursday When Compared To Competitors

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Nucor Corp. Stock Outperforms Competitors Despite Losses On The Day

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Ecolab Ups Quarterly Dividend by 12% to $0.73 a Share, Payable on Jan. 15 to Shareholders of Record on Dec. 16

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Ecolab Ups Quarterly Dividend by 12% to $0.73 a Share, Payable on Jan. 15 to Shareholders of Record on Dec. 16

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Ecolab Inc. announced a 12% increase in its quarterly cash dividend to $0.73 per share, resulting in an annual dividend of $2.92 per share for 2026. This marks the 34th consecutive annual dividend increase for the company.

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Ecolab Inc. increases quarterly cash dividend to $0.73 per share

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Nucor Names CFO Stephen Laxton as COO

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Freeport-McMoRan CEO Kathleen Quirk stated that the company would consider acquisitions only if conditions are ideal, focusing instead on developing existing assets. Freeport aims to increase U.S. copper production by 50% through internal growth and new technology. The company seeks more government incentives to boost domestic copper output. The Grasberg mine in Indonesia is expected to be fully operational by 2027 after a recent accident. Freeport produced 4.1 billion pounds of copper globally last year.

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Freeport McMoRan CEO: We don't have to do M&A to achieve our strategy, but we are always monitoring market

Freeport McMoRan CEO: We don't have to do M&A to achieve our strategy, but we are always monitoring market

Freeport McMoRan CEO: We can grow our US production base by 50% in next five years through internal organic growth

Freeport McMoRan CEO: We can grow our US production base by 50% in next five years through internal organic growth

Freeport McMoRan CEO says Grasberg should be back to 85-90% by middle of next year

Freeport McMoRan CEO says Grasberg should be back to 85-90% by middle of next year