DowDuPont's Unit Releases Solution to Prevent Moisture Damage

by Zacks Equity Research Published on December 07,2018

DowDuPont (DWDP) unit's new solution provides uniform nonstructural support for various cladding.

• APD Quick QuoteAPDNegative Net Change
• MOS Quick QuoteMOSPositive Net Change
• GGB Quick QuoteGGBPositive Net Change
• DWDP Quick QuoteDWDPPositive Net Change

• basic-materials

Ingevity Starts Activated Carbon Production at Changshu Plant

by Zacks Equity Research Published on December 07,2018

The new facility at Changshu allows Ingevity (NGVT) to meet the rising global demand for pelletized carbon products.

• APD Quick QuoteAPDNegative Net Change
• NGVT Quick QuoteNGVTPositive Net Change
• MOS Quick QuoteMOSPositive Net Change
• GGB Quick QuoteGGBPositive Net Change

• basic-materials

DowDuPont's (DWDP) Unit to Boost Methyl Cellulose Capacity

by Zacks Equity Research Published on December 05,2018

DowDuPont's (DWDP) unit's capacity expansions demonstrate the company's commitment to the dry mix industry.

• APD Quick QuoteAPDNegative Net Change
• MOS Quick QuoteMOSPositive Net Change
• GGB Quick QuoteGGBPositive Net Change
• DWDP Quick QuoteDWDPPositive Net Change

• basic-materials

PPG Industries to Hike Global Prices of Industrial Coatings

by Zacks Equity Research Published on December 05,2018

PPG Industries (PPG) is taking the price increase action amid the inflationary environment.

• PPG Quick QuotePPGPositive Net Change
• APD Quick QuoteAPDNegative Net Change
• MOS Quick QuoteMOSPositive Net Change
• GGB Quick QuoteGGBPositive Net Change

• basic-materials

Emerging Markets to Outpace US in 2019: 4 Gainers

by Zacks Equity Research Published on November 28,2018

The dampening effect of the U.S. economy could be reflected in dollar performance, giving emerging economies space to shrug off huge debts that are denominated in dollar.

• MS Quick QuoteMSNegative Net Change
• GGB Quick QuoteGGBPositive Net Change
• SID Quick QuoteSIDPositive Net Change
• AZRE Quick QuoteAZRENegative Net Change
• CZZ Quick QuoteCZZPositive Net Change

• oil-energy

World Steel Output Up: China is a Risk Looming on the Horizon

by Anindya Barman Published on November 27,2018

A slowdown in steel demand in China, the world's top consumer, amid a cooling Chinese economy is a major concern for the steel industry.

• STLD Quick QuoteSTLDPositive Net Change
• X Quick QuoteXNegative Net Change
• NUE Quick QuoteNUEPositive Net Change
• GGB Quick QuoteGGBPositive Net Change
• PKX Quick QuotePKXPositive Net Change
• EVRZF Quick QuoteEVRZFNegative Net Change

• basic-materials

Top Ranked Value Stocks to Buy for November 15th

by Zacks Equity Research Published on November 15,2018

Here are three stocks with buy rank and strong value characteristics for investors to consider today, November 15th

• GGB Quick QuoteGGBPositive Net Change
• BCS Quick QuoteBCSPositive Net Change
• AYR Quick QuoteAYRNegative Net Change

• aerospace
• finance

Top Ranked Momentum Stocks to Buy for October 23rd

by Zacks Equity Research Published on October 23,2018

Here are four stocks with buy rank and strong momentum characteristics for investors to consider today, October 23rd:

• UAL Quick QuoteUALNegative Net Change
• PZN Quick QuotePZNPositive Net Change
• MOS Quick QuoteMOSPositive Net Change
• GGB Quick QuoteGGBPositive Net Change

• finance
• transportation

Gerdau Closes Divestment of North American Assets to Optimus

by Zacks Equity Research Published on April 03,2018

Gerdau's (GGB) divestment of its North American assets, including two downstream facilities and one wire rod mill, is going to help it enhance profitability from the rest of the assets in the region.

• STLD Quick QuoteSTLDPositive Net Change
• MT Quick QuoteMTPositive Net Change
• GGB Quick QuoteGGBPositive Net Change

Gerdau to Divest Two Hydroelectric Plants to Kinross Gold

by Zacks Equity Research Published on February 16,2018

Gerdau's (GGB) divestment deal, related to two hydroelectric power plants in Goias with a business unit of Kinross Gold, will strengthen the company's core operations upon completion.

• KGC Quick QuoteKGCPositive Net Change
• GGB Quick QuoteGGBPositive Net Change
• SCHN Quick QuoteSCHNPositive Net Change
• ZEUS Quick QuoteZEUSPositive Net Change

Here's Why You Should Hold on to Gerdau (GGB) Stock for Now

by Zacks Equity Research Published on January 15,2018

Gerdau (GGB) is well poised to benefit from its diversified business structure that primarily includes crude steel production and iron ore mining activities.

• STLD Quick QuoteSTLDPositive Net Change
• NUE Quick QuoteNUEPositive Net Change
• GGB Quick QuoteGGBPositive Net Change
• SCHN Quick QuoteSCHNPositive Net Change

Gerdau's Rebar Business Sale to Aid Core Growth, Lower Debt

by Zacks Equity Research Published on January 03,2018

Gerdau (GGB) has agreed to sell its U.S.-based rebar operations for $600 million. The deal, when completed, will help the company strengthen its core operations and lower its debt burden.

• GGB Quick QuoteGGBPositive Net Change
• SCHN Quick QuoteSCHNPositive Net Change

Gerdau (GGB) Q3 Net Income Up Y/Y, Steel Shipments Aid Sales

by Zacks Equity Research Published on November 09,2017

Gerdau's (GGB) third-quarter 2017 profitability benefited from higher revenues, fall in financial expenses and positive impact of exchange variations, partially offset by rise in cost of sales.

• APD Quick QuoteAPDNegative Net Change
• PKX Quick QuotePKXPositive Net Change
• GGB Quick QuoteGGBPositive Net Change

Steel Stocks to Gain From Kobe Steel Data Fabrication Issue

by Zacks Equity Research Published on October 16,2017

We believe that supply disruption caused by major players like Kobe Steel will increase growth opportunities for other steel producers, like AK Steel Holding, Steel Dynamics and Gerdau.

• AKS Quick QuoteAKSPositive Net Change
• STLD Quick QuoteSTLDPositive Net Change
• GGB Quick QuoteGGBPositive Net Change
• KBSTY Quick QuoteKBSTYNegative Net Change

Gerdau to Divest Chilean Steel Units, Offers to Buy Bonds

by Zacks Equity Research Published on October 05,2017

To manage its debt burden, Gerdau S.A. (GGB) is set to divest its Chilean long steel industrial units for $154 million. It has also commenced a cash tender offer for $500 million worth of Bonds.

• GGB Quick QuoteGGBPositive Net Change
• KBSTY Quick QuoteKBSTYNegative Net Change
• CRS Quick QuoteCRSNegative Net Change
• TKAMY Quick QuoteTKAMYPositive Net Change

China Pushes Up Global Crude Steel Production in August

by Zacks Equity Research Published on September 22,2017

Global crude steel output rose in August on the back of record production in China.

• MT Quick QuoteMTPositive Net Change
• GGB Quick QuoteGGBPositive Net Change
• USAP Quick QuoteUSAPPositive Net Change

Here's Why POSCO (PKX) Seems to be Solid Investment Pick

by Zacks Equity Research Published on September 14,2017

Korean steel producer POSCO (PKX) is poised to reap benefits from growth in global steel demand. Diversified business structure and planned investments are added advantages.

• PKX Quick QuotePKXPositive Net Change
• GGB Quick QuoteGGBPositive Net Change
• SCHN Quick QuoteSCHNPositive Net Change
• USAP Quick QuoteUSAPPositive Net Change

Gerdau (GGB) Looks Good: Stock Adds 5.9% in Session

by Zacks Equity Research Published on September 05,2017

Gerdau (GGB) shares rose nearly 6% in the last trading session, amid huge volumes.

• GGB Quick QuoteGGBPositive Net Change
• SCHN Quick QuoteSCHNPositive Net Change

Here's why Gerdau (GGB) Seems to be Solid Investment Pick

by Zacks Equity Research Published on August 17,2017

Brazilian steelmaker, Gerdau S.A. (GGB) is poised to reap benefits from growth in Brazilian and global steel demand. Diversified business structure and strategic initiatives are added advantages.

• PKX Quick QuotePKXPositive Net Change
• GGB Quick QuoteGGBPositive Net Change
• SCHN Quick QuoteSCHNPositive Net Change
• NSSMY Quick QuoteNSSMYNo Net Change

Gerdau (GGB) Q2 Net Income Falls Y/Y, Steel Production Weak

by Zacks Equity Research Published on August 10,2017

Gerdau S.A's (GGB) net income in second-quarter 2017 fell 19.1% year over year due to sales decline, adverse impacts of foreign currency translation and higher income tax expenses.

• PKX Quick QuotePKXPositive Net Change
• GGB Quick QuoteGGBPositive Net Change
• NSSMY Quick QuoteNSSMYNo Net Change
• USAP Quick QuoteUSAPPositive Net Change

POSCO (PKX) Q2 Earnings Up Y/Y, Down Q/Q, '17 View Updated

by Zacks Equity Research Published on July 21,2017

POSCO's (PKX) second-quarter 2017 profitability grew year over year driven by revenue and margins growth. However, results fell sequentially due to poor results in the steel, E&C and Energy segments.

• PKX Quick QuotePKXPositive Net Change
• MT Quick QuoteMTPositive Net Change
• GGB Quick QuoteGGBPositive Net Change

POSCO (PKX) Upgraded to Strong Buy on Solid Growth Prospects

by Zacks Equity Research Published on July 06,2017

On Jul 6, Zacks Investment Research upgraded POSCO (PKX) to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). Going by the Zacks model, companies sporting a Zacks Rank #1 have strong chances of outperforming the broader market.

• PKX Quick QuotePKXPositive Net Change
• GGB Quick QuoteGGBPositive Net Change
• USAP Quick QuoteUSAPPositive Net Change

Gerdau's Long-Term Prospects Solid, Faces Near-Term Risks

by Zacks Equity Research Published on June 20,2017

We issued an updated research report on Gerdau S.A. (GGB) on Jun 19, 2017.

• GGB Quick QuoteGGBPositive Net Change
• SCHN Quick QuoteSCHNPositive Net Change
• ANIOY Quick QuoteANIOYPositive Net Change

Gerdau (GGB) Records Loss in Q1, Steel Production Falls Y/Y

by Zacks Equity Research Published on May 05,2017

Gerdau S.A. (GGB) reported weak results for first-quarter 2017, with the bottom line plunging into loss of R$34.1 million ($10.9 million) from earnings of R$14.2 million ($3.6 million) recorded in the year-ago quarter.

• GGB Quick QuoteGGBPositive Net Change
• ANGGY Quick QuoteANGGYPositive Net Change
• APEMY Quick QuoteAPEMYPositive Net Change

Here's Why You Should Hold on to Domtar (UFS) Stock Now

by Zacks Equity Research Published on April 10,2017

With stringent cost-cutting initiatives and focused operations for healthy organic growth, Domtar Corporation (UFS) appears to be a perfect long-term bet for investors compared to its peers.

• UFS Quick QuoteUFSPositive Net Change
• SPPJY Quick QuoteSPPJYNo Net Change
• GGB Quick QuoteGGBPositive Net Change
• DITHF Quick QuoteDITHFNo Net Change