What's Going On With United States Steel Stock?
Portfolio Pulse from Ryan Gustafson
United States Steel Corporation (NYSE:X) shares are trading lower following a rise on Monday due to the company's rejection of Cleveland-Cliffs' (NYSE:CLF) acquisition offer. Esmark Inc. later announced an all-cash public offer for U.S. Steel shares at $35 per share. The stock may also be down due to weakness in the broader metals sector following weak economic data from China.
August 15, 2023 | 6:54 pm
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Cleveland-Cliffs' offer to acquire U.S. Steel was rejected, potentially affecting its stock.
The rejection of Cleveland-Cliffs' offer to acquire U.S. Steel may create uncertainty around the company's future plans, potentially leading to a drop in its stock price.
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U.S. Steel's stock is trading lower after rejecting an acquisition offer from Cleveland-Cliffs and receiving a new offer from Esmark Inc. Weak economic data from China may also be affecting the stock.
The rejection of Cleveland-Cliffs' offer and the new offer from Esmark Inc. have created uncertainty around U.S. Steel's future, leading to a drop in the stock price. Additionally, weak economic data from China, a major consumer of steel, may be affecting the broader metals sector and U.S. Steel's stock.
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