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BenzingaBenzinga··Stjepan Kalinic

Aluminum's Hidden Crisis: Gulf Disruptions Spark 2M Ton Shortage by Year-End

Gulf region supply disruptions create 2 million ton aluminum deficit by 2026 year-end. Europe and U.S. face severe shortages; China gains export advantage while Quebec emerges as strategic Western alternative.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Nabaparna Bhattacharya

Energy, Materials Stocks Face Sharp Selloff; Venture Global Slides 14% on JPMorgan Downgrade

Large-cap stocks tumbled in week of April 13-17, with Venture Global dropping 14% following JPMorgan downgrade, Alcoa falling 10% on weak earnings.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Erica Kollmann

Alcoa Shares Tumble 5.5% as Q1 Earnings Miss Estimates Despite Higher Aluminum Prices

Alcoa misses Q1 earnings and revenue estimates as production declines offset higher aluminum prices, sending stock down 5.55%.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Erica Kollmann

Banking Giants Face Earnings Gauntlet as Tech and Finance Report This Week

Banking giants JPMorgan Chase and Morgan Stanley report earnings this week alongside Netflix, offering critical guidance on credit conditions, macroeconomic outlooks, and streaming profitability.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Piero Cingari

Earnings Roulette: Options Markets Brace for 30% Stock Swings This Week

Options markets price dramatic 30% swings for earnings this week as geopolitical tensions and supply-chain risks create rare volatility expectations across major stocks.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Nabaparna Bhattacharya

VinFast Surges 43% as EV and Commodity Stocks Lead Market Rally

Large-cap stocks posted strong gains during shortened week. VinFast led with 42.77% surge, while Alcoa and infrastructure stocks gained 20%+.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Stjepan Kalinic

Metals Diverge on Iran Tensions: Aluminum Soars While Copper Faces Demand Risks

Middle East tensions push aluminum to 4-year highs amid supply constraints, while copper risks demand destruction if oil prices spike.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Piero Cingari

Powell Tamps Down Rate Hike Fears, Sending Markets Higher on Softer Inflation Outlook

U.S. stocks rally as Fed Chair Powell signals no imminent rate hikes and Trump discloses Iran negotiations, boosting equities across sectors.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Piero Cingari

Oil Breaches $100 as Iran Strikes Fuel Stagflation Fears, S&P 500 Tumbles

S&P 500 slides to November lows as crude oil tops $100/barrel following Iranian strikes on Gulf infrastructure, reigniting stagflation concerns amid Fed hawkishness.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Stjepan Kalinic

Aluminum Hits Multi-Year Peak as Geopolitical Crisis Tightens Global Supply

Aluminum prices surge above $3,540/ton amid Middle East supply disruptions and AI demand. Alcoa receives analyst upgrades as market tightening drives improved profit outlook.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Stjepan Kalinic

Aluminum Prices Hit 4-Year High as Middle East Tensions Expose U.S. Supply Fragility

Aluminum prices spike to 4-year highs at $3,418/ton after Middle East disruptions, exposing U.S. reliance on imports as domestic smelters dwindle and face power competition from data centers.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Eric Trie

UiPath Rallies on Agentic AI Foundation Role Amid Profitability Milestone

UiPath stock surges 7.80% after joining Agentic AI Foundation as Gold Member and achieving first GAAP profitable quarter with $411M revenue.
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GlobeNewswire Inc.GlobeNewswire Inc.··Marketsandmarkets

Aluminum Extrusion Market Projected to Reach $166.65B by 2030

Global aluminum extrusion market to grow from $111.88B (2024) to $166.65B (2030) at 7% annual rate, driven by construction, automotive, and electronics demand.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Lekha Gupta

Alcoa Gains on Australian Regulatory Agreement to Streamline Mining Approvals

Alcoa stock surged 5.18% after securing an Australian regulatory agreement streamlining mining approvals through 2045, while committing $36 million to environmental remediation.
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