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Nucor Corp manufactures steel and steel products. The company also produces direct reduced iron for use in its steel mills. The operations include international trading and sales companies that buy and sell steel and steel products manufactured by the company and others. The operating business segments are: steel mills, steel products, and raw materials, the steel mills segment derives maximum revenue. The steel mills segment includes carbon and alloy steel in sheet, bars, structural and plate; steel trading businesses; rebar distribution businesses; and Nucor's equity method investments in NuMit and NJSM.

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Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards Nucor (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NUE#NYSE">NUE</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in NUE usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 9 extraordinary options activities for Nucor. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 33% leaning bullish and 22% bearish. Among these notable options, 2 are puts, totaling $135,860, and 7 are calls, amounting to $533,910.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $130.0 to $250.0 for Nucor during the past quarter. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Nucor stands at 522.5, with a total volume reaching 1,530.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Nucor, situated within the strike price corridor from $130.0 to $250.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>Nucor Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732130138_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

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<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
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</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>NUE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$7.0</td>
<td>$6.8</td>
<td>$7.0</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$174.3K</td>
<td>783</td>
<td align="right">262</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NUE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$8.8</td>
<td>$8.2</td>
<td>$8.51</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$109.1K</td>
<td>30</td>
<td align="right">128</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NUE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$15.1</td>
<td>$14.7</td>
<td>$14.93</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$95.3K</td>
<td>92</td>
<td align="right">65</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NUE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$2.65</td>
<td>$2.55</td>
<td>$2.55</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
<td>$73.9K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td align="right">291</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NUE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$5.6</td>
<td>$5.4</td>
<td>$5.4</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$68.5K</td>
<td>632</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Nucor</h3>
Nucor Corp manufactures steel and steel products. The company also produces direct reduced iron for use in its steel mills. The operations include international trading and sales companies that buy and sell steel and steel products manufactured by the company and others. The operating business segments are: steel mills, steel products, and raw materials, the steel mills segment derives maximum revenue. The steel mills segment includes carbon and alloy steel in sheet, bars, structural and plate; steel trading businesses; rebar distribution businesses; and Nucor's equity method investments in NuMit and NJSM.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Nucor, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Current Position of Nucor</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 834,272, the price of NUE is up 0.22% at $145.0. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 68 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Nucor</h3>
A total of 2 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $167.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Morgan Stanley persists with their Overweight rating on Nucor, maintaining a target price of $166. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from JP Morgan continues to hold a Overweight rating for Nucor, targeting a price of $168. 
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Making a noteworthy insider sell on November 7, Leon Topalian, Chair at Nucor (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NUE#NYSE">NUE</a>), is reported in the latest SEC filing.
What Happened: Topalian opted to sell 11,000 shares of Nucor, according to a Form 4 filing with the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000073309/000112760224026679//Archives/edgar/data/73309/000112760224026679/0001127602-24-026679-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a> on Thursday. The transaction's total worth stands at $1,860,239.
The latest market snapshot at Friday morning reveals Nucor shares down by 3.12%, trading at $162.5.
<h3>About Nucor</h3>
Nucor Corp manufactures steel and steel products. The company also produces direct reduced iron for use in its steel mills. The operations include international trading and sales companies that buy and sell steel and steel products manufactured by the company and others. The operating business segments are: steel mills, steel products, and raw materials, the steel mills segment derives maximum revenue. The steel mills segment includes carbon and alloy steel in sheet, bars, structural and plate; steel trading businesses; rebar distribution businesses; and Nucor's equity method investments in NuMit and NJSM.
<h3>Nucor: Delving into Financials</h3>
Negative Revenue Trend: Examining Nucor's financials over 3 months reveals challenges. As of 30 September, 2024, the company experienced a decline of approximately -15.17% in revenue growth, reflecting a decrease in top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Materials sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers.
Insights into Profitability:
<ul>
<li>
Gross Margin: The company shows a low gross margin of 10.18%, indicating concerns regarding cost management and overall profitability relative to its industry counterparts.
</li>
<li>
Earnings per Share (EPS): Nucor's EPS lags behind the industry average, indicating concerns and potential challenges with a current EPS of 1.05.
</li>
</ul>
Debt Management: The company maintains a balanced debt approach with a debt-to-equity ratio below industry norms, standing at 0.34.
Assessing Valuation Metrics:
<ul>
<li>
Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: Nucor's P/E ratio of 15.51 is below the industry average, suggesting the stock may be undervalued.
</li>
<li>
Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: The current P/S ratio of 1.24 is above industry norms, reflecting an elevated valuation for Nucor's stock and potential overvaluation based on sales performance.
</li>
<li>
EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): Indicated by a lower-than-industry-average EV/EBITDA ratio of 7.78, the company suggests a potential undervaluation, which might be advantageous for value-focused investors.
</li>
</ul>
Market Capitalization: Surpassing industry standards, the company's market capitalization asserts its dominance in terms of size, suggesting a robust market position.
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<h3>The Impact of Insider Transactions on Investments</h3>
While insider transactions should not be the sole basis for making investment decisions, they can play a significant role in an investor's decision-making process.
Considering the legal perspective, an "insider" is defined as any officer, director, or beneficial owner holding more than ten percent of a company's equity securities, according to Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This includes executives in the c-suite and major hedge funds. These insiders are mandated to disclose their transactions through a Form 4 filing, to be submitted within two business days of the transaction.
Pointing towards optimism, a company insider's new purchase signals their positive anticipation for the stock to rise.
Nevertheless, insider sells may not necessarily indicate a bearish view and can be influenced by various factors.
<h3>Essential Transaction Codes Unveiled</h3>
Delving into transactions, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">investors</a> typically prioritize those unfolding in the open market, as precisely outlined in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 indicates a purchase, while S signifies a sale. Transaction code C signals the conversion of an option, and transaction code A denotes a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company.
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Sell Alert: Leon Topalian Cashes Out $1.86M In Nucor Stock

On November 7, it was revealed in an SEC filing that Gregory Murphy, Executive Vice President at Nucor (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NUE#NYSE">NUE</a>) executed a significant exercise of company stock options.
What Happened: Murphy, Executive Vice President at Nucor, exercised stock options for 6,191 shares of NUE stock. This information was disclosed in a Form 4 filing with the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000073309/000112760224026675//Archives/edgar/data/73309/000112760224026675/0001127602-24-026675-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a> on Thursday. The exercise price of the options was $110.74 per share.
Nucor shares are currently trading down by 3.12%, with a current price of $162.5 as of Friday morning. This brings the total value of Murphy's 6,191 shares to $320,446.
<h3>About Nucor</h3>
Nucor Corp manufactures steel and steel products. The company also produces direct reduced iron for use in its steel mills. The operations include international trading and sales companies that buy and sell steel and steel products manufactured by the company and others. The operating business segments are: steel mills, steel products, and raw materials, the steel mills segment derives maximum revenue. The steel mills segment includes carbon and alloy steel in sheet, bars, structural and plate; steel trading businesses; rebar distribution businesses; and Nucor's equity method investments in NuMit and NJSM.
<h3>Breaking Down Nucor's Financial Performance</h3>
Revenue Challenges: Nucor's revenue growth over 3 months faced difficulties. As of 30 September, 2024, the company experienced a decline of approximately -15.17%. This indicates a decrease in top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Materials sector.
Evaluating Earnings Performance:
<ul>
<li>
Gross Margin: The company faces challenges with a low gross margin of 10.18%, suggesting potential difficulties in cost control and profitability compared to its peers.
</li>
<li>
Earnings per Share (EPS): Nucor's EPS is below the industry average, signaling challenges in bottom-line performance with a current EPS of 1.05.
</li>
</ul>
Debt Management: Nucor's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average at 0.34, reflecting a lower dependency on debt financing and a more conservative financial approach.
Valuation Analysis:
<ul>
<li>
Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: With a lower-than-average P/E ratio of 15.51, the stock indicates an attractive valuation, potentially presenting a buying opportunity.
</li>
<li>
Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: The current P/S ratio of 1.24 is above industry norms, reflecting an elevated valuation for Nucor's stock and potential overvaluation based on sales performance.
</li>
<li>
EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): Nucor's EV/EBITDA ratio, lower than industry averages at 7.78, indicates attractively priced shares.
</li>
</ul>
Market Capitalization Highlights: Above the industry average, the company's market capitalization signifies a significant scale, indicating strong confidence and market prominence.
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<h3>Navigating the Impact of Insider Transactions on Investments</h3>
Insider transactions shouldn't be used primarily to make an investing decision, however an insider transaction can be an important factor in the investing decision. 
In the context of legal matters, the term "insider" refers to any officer, director, or beneficial owner holding more than ten percent of a company's equity securities, as outlined by Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This includes executives in the c-suite and significant hedge funds. Such insiders are obligated to report their transactions through a Form 4 filing, which must be completed within two business days of the transaction.
Pointing towards optimism, a company insider's new purchase signals their positive anticipation for the stock to rise.
Despite insider sells not always signaling a bearish sentiment, they can be driven by various factors.
<h3>Cracking Transaction Codes</h3>
Navigating through the landscape of transactions, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">investors</a> often prioritize those unfolding in the open market, precisely detailed in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 denotes a purchase, while S signifies a sale. Transaction code C signals the conversion of an option, and transaction code A denotes a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company.
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Witnessing An Insider Decision, Gregory Murphy Exercises Options Valued At $320K At Nucor

U.S. stocks were higher, with the Dow Jones index gaining around 1,300 points on Wednesday.
Shares of Mercury Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRCY#NASDAQ">MRCY</a>) rose sharply during Wednesday's session after the company reported better-than-expected <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MRCY/earnings">quarterly financial results.</a>
Mercury Systems reported quarterly earnings of 4 cents per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of a loss of 8 cents per share. The company reported quarterly sales of $204.431 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $181.772 million.
Mercury Systems shares jumped 16.7% to $39.90 on Tuesday.
Here are some other big stocks recording gains in today's session.
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<li>The GEO Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEO#NYSE">GEO</a>) shares jumped 36.2% to $20.60.</li>
<li>CoreCivic, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CXW#NYSE">CXW</a>) shares gained 28.2% to $17.47.</li>
<li>Cytek Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTKB#NASDAQ">CTKB</a>) jumped 28% to $6.96 following upbeat quarterly results.</li>
<li>Treace Medical Concepts, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMCI#NASDAQ">TMCI</a>) shares gained 26.3% to $7.22 following strong quarterly results.</li>
<li>United Fire Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UFCS#NASDAQ">UFCS</a>) surged 23.3% to $24.58 following upbeat quarterly earnings.</li>
<li>Revolve Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RVLV#NYSE">RVLV</a>) gained 19.8% to $31.18 following third-quarter results.</li>
<li>Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RYAM#NYSE">RYAM</a>) rose 19.8% to $9.75 after posting third-quarter results.</li>
<li>Coinbase Global, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>) gained 18.3% to $229.39.</li>
<li>ArcBest Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARCB#NASDAQ">ARCB</a>) rose 16.6% to $121.35 following quarterly results.</li>
<li>Kennametal Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMT#NYSE">KMT</a>) gained 16.3% to $30.91 following better-than-expected quarterly earnings.</li>
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<li>Evercore Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EVR#NYSE">EVR</a>) rose 15.4% to $313.80.</li>
<li>Nucor Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NUE#NYSE">NUE</a>) surged 15.2% to $166.57.</li>
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The S&amp;P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average surged to record levels on Wednesday after Donald Trump was elected as <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/donald-trump">the 47th U.S. president.</a>
In Congress, Republicans clinched a majority in the Senate, while the House race remains close. As of Wednesday morning&#8217;s tabulations, Republicans held 198 seats versus 180 for Democrats.
The S&amp;P 500 index, as tracked by the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>), climbed 2% to 5,900 points, while the Dow soared over 3% to 43,500 points. The blue-chip index, monitored through the SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>), marked its biggest single-day gain since November 2022.
The financials and industrials sectors were the top performers, up 5.2% and 3%, respectively.
The tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 witnessed smaller gains, up 1.8%, while small-cap stocks skyrocketed, with the Russell 2000 index spiking over 5%. 
The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX), often called the &#8220;fear gauge,&#8221; plummeted 22%, indicating waning investor concerns amid post-election optimism.
Investors are responding positively to the prospect of more lenient tax policies under the upcoming Trump administration, though inflation risks and potential shifts in Federal Reserve policy highlighted by economists seem to be largely overlooked by the market for now.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Economic Implications Of A Trump Presidency, Goldman Sachs Weighs In</h3>
&#8220;If Republicans secure a narrow House majority, this would likely enable a full extension of the 2017 tax cuts, set to expire in 2025, potentially with some reinstated business investment incentives,&#8221; wrote Jan Hatzius, Goldman Sachs&#8217; chief economist.
A Republican-controlled Congress may also drive increased federal spending, particularly on defense, Goldman Sachs indicated.
"We would expect Trump to impose additional tariffs averaging 20% on imports from China," Hatzius added, highlighting that this policy could provide a &#8220;one-time boost to core PCE inflation&#8221; and &#8220;a modest drag on GDP.&#8221;
Goldman Sachs projects that the incoming Trump administration would likely pursue a more relaxed approach to regulation, especially in energy, financial services, and labor. 
However, while antitrust oversight may soften somewhat, scrutiny of the tech sector is expected to persist.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Top-Performing S&amp;P 500 Sectors After Trump Secures Election Victory</h3>
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<thead>
<tr>
<th>Sector</th>
<th>ETF</th>
<th>1-day Change (%)</th>
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<tr>
<td>Financials</td>
<td>Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLF#NYSE">XLF</a>)</td>
<td>5.15%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Industrials</td>
<td>Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLI#NYSE">XLI</a>)</td>
<td>2.99%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Energy</td>
<td>Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>)</td>
<td>2.68%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Consumer Discretionary</td>
<td>Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLY#NYSE">XLY</a>)</td>
<td>2.60%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Technology</td>
<td>Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>)</td>
<td>2.22%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Materials</td>
<td>Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLB#NYSE">XLB</a>)</td>
<td>1.66%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Communications</td>
<td>Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLC#NYSE">XLC</a>)</td>
<td>1.54%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Health Care</td>
<td>Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLV#NYSE">XLV</a>)</td>
<td>1.08%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Consumer Staples</td>
<td>Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLP#NYSE">XLP</a>)</td>
<td>-0.42%</td>
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<td>Utilities</td>
<td>Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLU#NYSE">XLU</a>)</td>
<td>-1.23%</td>
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<td>Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLRE#NYSE">XLRE</a>)</td>
<td>-1.29%</td>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Top Gainers, Losers Within The S&amp;P 500 Following Trump&#8217;s Win</h3>
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<td>Discover Financial Services (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DFS#NYSE">DFS</a>)</td>
<td>187.37</td>
<td>23.39%</td>
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<td>Capital One Financial Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COF#NYSE">COF</a>)</td>
<td>193.69</td>
<td>16.64%</td>
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<td>Synchrony Financial (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYF#NYSE">SYF</a>)</td>
<td>65.93</td>
<td>16.03%</td>
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<td>Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)</td>
<td>288.40</td>
<td>14.70%</td>
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<td>Nucor Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NUE#NYSE">NUE</a>)</td>
<td>164.96</td>
<td>14.07%</td>
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<td>Trimble Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRMB#NASDAQ">TRMB</a>)</td>
<td>69.97</td>
<td>13.55%</td>
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<td>Charles River Laboratories International (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRL#NYSE">CRL</a>)</td>
<td>214.16</td>
<td>13.51%</td>
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<td>CVS Health Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVS#NYSE">CVS</a>)</td>
<td>62.76</td>
<td>13.40%</td>
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<td>Wells Fargo &amp; Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>)</td>
<td>72.43</td>
<td>13.05%</td>
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<td>Steel Dynamics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STLD#NASDAQ">STLD</a>)</td>
<td>149.73</td>
<td>10.38%</td>
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<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 9.45 a.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
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<td>Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>)</td>
<td>21.01</td>
<td>-24.15%</td>
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<td>Enphase Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENPH#NASDAQ">ENPH</a>)</td>
<td>74.05</td>
<td>-17.67%</td>
</tr>
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<td>First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>)</td>
<td>181.42</td>
<td>-15.97%</td>
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<td>D.R. Horton, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DHI#NYSE">DHI</a>)</td>
<td>161.70</td>
<td>-6.68%</td>
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<td>The AES Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AES#NYSE">AES</a>)</td>
<td>14.50</td>
<td>-6.51%</td>
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<td>Lennar Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LEN#NYSE">LEN</a>)</td>
<td>166.31</td>
<td>-6.19%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UHS#NYSE">UHS</a>)</td>
<td>199.41</td>
<td>-6.01%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBY#NYSE">BBY</a>)</td>
<td>87.26</td>
<td>-6.01%</td>
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<td>American Tower Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMT#NYSE">AMT</a>)</td>
<td>201.33</td>
<td>-5.86%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Dollar Tree, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DLTR#NASDAQ">DLTR</a>)</td>
<td>63.15</td>
<td>-5.42%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 9.45 a.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
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S&P 500, Dow Hit Record Highs After Trump Win; Fear Index Drops 20%

As <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/2024-presidential-election">Election Week 2024</a> is upon us, Wall Street is geared up for sector-specific shakeups, with JPMorgan's Bill Peterson spotlighting a decisive split in potential stock moves.
With a Democratic win likely to power up the clean energy sector and a Donald Trump victory poised to boost steel, the stakes are high for investors in metals, mining and clean tech.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">A Harris Win: Green Light For Clean Tech Rally?</h1>
Should Vice-President Kamala Harris take the White House, expect a boost across clean tech stocks, especially those linked to electric vehicles (EV) and hydrogen.
Peterson points to EVgo Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EVGO#NASDAQ">EVGO</a>), ChargePoint Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHPT#NASDAQ">CHPT</a>) and lithium players like Lithium Americas Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LAC#NYSE">LAC</a>) and Piedmont Lithium Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLL#NASDAQ">PLL</a>) as likely to benefit from sustained clean energy initiatives.
Stocks like Plug Power Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLUG#NASDAQ">PLUG</a>) could also rally, riding on investor confidence that government spending won't dry up for sectors heavily backed by the Inflation Reduction Act and the Department of Energy's Loan Programs Office.
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Trump's Win: Steel's Comeback With A Dose Of Protectionism</h1>
A Trump victory could be a bullish setup for the steel sector, especially for domestic players like Nucor Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NUE#NYSE">NUE</a>), Steel Dynamics Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STLD#NASDAQ">STLD</a>), and Cleveland-Cliffs Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLF#NYSE">CLF</a>), which would benefit from protectionist policies supporting U.S. steel pricing.
Peterson highlights that Trump's stance against the proposed acquisition of U.S. Steel by Nippon Steel Corp (OTCPK: NISTF) could keep the spotlight on domestic operators, while Trade Expansion Act Section 232 tariffs could make U.S. steel prices attractive.
Kaiser Aluminum Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KALU#NASDAQ">KALU</a>) stands to gain over Constellium SE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSTM#NYSE">CSTM</a>) if more tariffs come into play, thanks to Kaiser&#8217;s U.S. footprint.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Rare Earths &amp; Base Metals: Supply Security Takes The Stage</h1>
Regardless of the outcome, Western supply chain security remains a hot-button issue, favorably positioning rare earth and graphite players like MP Materials Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MP#NYSE">MP</a>) and GrafTech International Ltd (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EAF#NYSE">EAF</a>).
For base metals, names like Alcoa Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AA#NYSE">AA</a>) and Freeport-McMoRan Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCX#NYSE">FCX</a>) may see an impact from intensified China tariffs, with pricing ripple effects dependent on global stimulus responses.
With the election outcome set to shape market dynamics, these sectors have distinct paths forward. For now, it's a wait-and-see game for investors in metals, mining, and clean tech.
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Nucor's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NUE#NYSE">NUE</a>) short percent of float has fallen 5.9% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 4.98 million shares sold short, which is 2.71% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.57 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Nucor Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1730487623_0_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Nucor has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Nucor's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Nucor's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.59%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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Revealing a significant insider sell on October 31, REX KENNETH QUERY, Executive Vice President at Nucor (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NUE#NYSE">NUE</a>), as per the latest SEC filing.
What Happened: QUERY's decision to sell 9,000 shares of Nucor was revealed in a Form 4 filing with the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000073309/000112760224026132//Archives/edgar/data/73309/000112760224026132/0001127602-24-026132-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a> on Thursday. The total value of the sale is $1,321,159.
During Friday's morning session, Nucor shares up by 0.41%, currently priced at $143.28.
<h3>Unveiling the Story Behind Nucor</h3>
Nucor Corp manufactures steel and steel products. The company also produces direct reduced iron for use in its steel mills. The operations include international trading and sales companies that buy and sell steel and steel products manufactured by the company and others. The operating business segments are: steel mills, steel products, and raw materials, the steel mills segment derives maximum revenue. The steel mills segment includes carbon and alloy steel in sheet, bars, structural and plate; steel trading businesses; rebar distribution businesses; and Nucor's equity method investments in NuMit and NJSM.
<h3>Financial Milestones: Nucor's Journey</h3>
Revenue Challenges: Nucor's revenue growth over 3 months faced difficulties. As of 30 September, 2024, the company experienced a decline of approximately -7.84%. This indicates a decrease in top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Materials sector.
Holistic Profitability Examination:
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Gross Margin: The company shows a low gross margin of 10.18%, indicating concerns regarding cost management and overall profitability relative to its industry counterparts.
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Earnings per Share (EPS): Nucor's EPS is notably higher than the industry average. The company achieved a positive bottom-line trend with a current EPS of 1.05.
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Debt Management: The company maintains a balanced debt approach with a debt-to-equity ratio below industry norms, standing at 0.34.
Assessing Valuation Metrics:
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Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: The P/E ratio of 13.65 is lower than the industry average, implying a discounted valuation for Nucor's stock.
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EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): Nucor's EV/EBITDA ratio, lower than industry averages at 6.84, indicates attractively priced shares.
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Market Capitalization Analysis: With an elevated market capitalization, the company stands out above industry averages, showcasing substantial size and market acknowledgment.
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<h3>Uncovering the Importance of Insider Activity</h3>
Insider transactions are not the sole determinant of investment choices, but they are a factor worth considering.
In the context of legal matters, the term "insider" refers to any officer, director, or beneficial owner holding more than ten percent of a company's equity securities, as outlined by Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This includes executives in the c-suite and significant hedge funds. Such insiders are obligated to report their transactions through a Form 4 filing, which must be completed within two business days of the transaction.
Pointing towards optimism, a company insider's new purchase signals their positive anticipation for the stock to rise.
Despite insider sells not always signaling a bearish sentiment, they can be driven by various factors.
<h3>Understanding Crucial Transaction Codes</h3>
For <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">investors</a>, a primary focus lies on transactions occurring in the open market, as indicated in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 denotes a purchase, while S signifies a sale. Transaction code C signals the conversion of an option, and transaction code A denotes a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company.
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REX KENNETH QUERY Takes Money Off The Table, Sells $1.32M In Nucor Stock

The stock market indexes have enjoyed record highs in recent years with the S&amp;P 500 outperforming other years with President Joe Biden leading the country for the last <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/education/24/02/37275812/if-you-invested-in-the-s-p-500-when-joe-biden-became-president-heres-how-much-youd-have-today">nearly four years.</a>
With the 2024 presidential election nearing, here's a look back at the top performing S&amp;P 500 stocks in 2021, which was Biden's first year in the White House.
What Happened: Biden stepped down from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/2024-election">the 2024 presidential election </a>earlier this year. While the current president won't be re-elected to the White House, past performance with a Democrat as president could highlight which stocks and sectors could be winners if Kamala Harris is victorious in Tuesday's election.
The S&amp;P 500, which is tracked by the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) was up 26.9% in 2021. This marked the best yearly performance since 2018 and the second-best performance for the key stock market index in the last 11 years.
The 12 months following Election Day 2020, which was won by Biden, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/22/01/25137004/biden-vs-trump-how-did-stock-market-returns-compare-after-their-first-year-as-president">saw the S&amp;P 500 gain 37.4%.</a> This was the best one-year market return under a president in many years.
Here were the 10 best-performing S&amp;P 500 stocks in 2021, according to a <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/news/top-10-best-performing-stocks-190949855.html">report </a>from InvestorPlace, and their sectors.
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<li>Devon Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DVN#NYSE">DVN</a>): 196.1%, energy</li>
<li>Marathon Oil (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRO#NYSE">MRO</a>): 149.7%, energy</li>
<li>Moderna (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRNA#NASDAQ">MRNA</a>): 143.1%, health care/biotech</li>
<li>Fortinet (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTNT#NASDAQ">FTNT</a>): 142.0%, technology/cybersecurity</li>
<li>Signature Bank (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBNY#OTC">SBNY</a>): 141.5%, financials</li>
<li>Ford (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>): 137.5%, automotive</li>
<li>Bath &amp; Body Works (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBWI#NYSE">BBWI</a>): 133.7%, consumer discretionary/retail</li>
<li>Diamondback Energy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FANG#NASDAQ">FANG</a>): 127.4%, energy</li>
<li>NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>): 125.5%, technology/semiconductors</li>
<li>Nucor (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NUE#NYSE">NUE</a>): 118.4%, industrials</li>
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The results above show that energy was a top sector in 2021 and represented several of the top-performing stocks for the year. Technology also had several companies on the list.
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Why It's Important: Click through <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/politics/24/10/41584466/these-10-stocks-were-the-best-s-p-500-performers-in-2017-when-trump-was-president-will-history-r">to see the 10 best</a> and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/politics/24/10/41606114/10-s-p-500-stocks-were-worst-performers-in-first-year-of-trumps-presidency-will-they-sink-again">10 worst-performing</a> S&amp;P 500 stocks of 2017, Donald Trump's first year in the White House.
The list above included Nvidia, which was also a top 10 winner in 2017, during Donald Trump's first year in the White House.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/signature-bank" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Signature Bank</a>, which was the third-largest bank failure in U.S. history, was a top performer in 2017.
Investors should consider whether these past results could repeat if Harris is elected and begins her presidential term in 2025. Energy isn't often thought of as a segment that could do well under a Democratic president, but past results show that the sector could do well, at least in the first year.
Coincidentally, energy was cited as a potential poor sector if Trump wins the 2024 election based on the 2017 results. What likely happened in 2017, and what could happen again, is a run-up in stocks during the election year and a potential selloff in the year after as investors take profits.
With less than one week until the 2024 election, investors are likely positioning their portfolio based on a Trump or&nbsp;Harris&nbsp;victory in some regards. With a close election predicted, investors may want to look to sectors that could benefit under either candidate.
Freedom Capital Markets&nbsp;Chief Global Strategist&nbsp;Jay Woods&nbsp;previously<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/sector-etfs/24/08/40515453/exclusive-trump-or-harris-12-stocks-2-etfs-could-win-no-matter-whos-president-says-market-strate" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;shared some sectors&nbsp;</a>and stocks to watch with Benzinga that could benefit regardless of whether Trump or Harris wins the 2024 election.
Woods named defense stocks and cybersecurity stocks as two of the top sectors to watch ahead of the 2024 election.
&#8220;I think you&#8217;ve got to watch this sector closely,&#8221; Woods said of the defense sector.
Woods added that defense stocks could continue to benefit from geopolitical concerns and the world's many adverse events.
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These 10 Stocks Were S&P 500's Top Performers In Biden's First Year: Could Trend Continue If Harris Wins 2024 Election?

Nucor (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NUE#NYSE">NUE</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 1.11% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 9.48%. Currently, Nucor has a market capitalization of $35.27 billion. 
Buying $1000 In NUE: If an investor had bought $1000 of NUE stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $6,325.02 today based on a price of $147.12 for NUE at the time of writing.
<h3>Nucor's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1730140210_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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If You Invested $1000 In This Stock 20 Years Ago, You Would Have $6,300 Today

After the closing bell on Monday, Nucor Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NUE#NYSE">NUE</a>) reported better-than-expected third-quarter financial results and announced it expects its fourth-quarter earnings to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/10/41440667/nucor-stock-falls-after-q3-results-weak-q4-eps-guidance-details">decline to $1.05 per share</a>.
Nucor reported quarterly earnings of $1.49 per share, which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.47. Quarterly revenue came in at $7.44 billion, which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $7.28 and is a decrease from sales of $8.78 billion from the same period last year.
"Thank you to our Nucor teammates for continuing to set new records for safety performance while generating over $1.30 billion of cash from operations for the quarter," said Leon Topalian, Nucor's CEO. "Nucor's market leadership, product diversity, and strong balance sheet enable us to provide meaningful returns to shareholders and execute our growth strategy even in the face of market uncertainty."
Nucor said it expects its fourth-quarter earnings to decline to $1.05 per share amid decreased steel mill segment earnings caused by lower average selling prices and decreased volumes.
Nucor shares fell 2.6% to trade at $142.35 on Wednesday.
These analysts made changes to their price targets on Nucor following earnings announcement.
<ul>
<li>Morgan Stanley analyst Carlos De Alba maintained Nucor with an Overweight and lowered the price target from $170 to $166.</li>
<li>JP Morgan analyst Bill Peterson maintained the stock with an Overweight and lowered the price target from $170 to $168. </li>
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Nucor Analysts Cut Their Forecasts After Q3 Earnings

JP Morgan analyst Bill Peterson maintains Nucor (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NUE#NYSE">NUE</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $170 to $168.

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JP Morgan Maintains Overweight on Nucor, Lowers Price Target to $168

Morgan Stanley analyst Carlos De Alba maintains Nucor (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NUE#NYSE">NUE</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $170 to $166.

Morgan Stanley Maintains Overweight on Nucor, Lowers Price Target to $166

Wall Street traded lower for the second consecutive day on Tuesday, as investor sentiment turned cautious with the U.S. presidential election <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/2024-elections">just two weeks away. </a>
Concerns over U.S. fiscal policies and potential shifts in economic direction fueled the pause in risk-taking.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) upgraded its U.S. growth forecasts for 2024 and 2025 in the latest World Economic Outlook, while also flagging rising concerns about the country's debt trajectory, warning that with current large fiscal deficits, &#8220;the U.S. public debt is not stabilized.&#8221;
Commodities were the standout performers on Tuesday, with both metals and energy experiencing notable gains.
Gold, tracked by the SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>), rose 0.8%, pushing further into record territory. This increase extended its year-to-date performance to 34%, positioning gold for its strongest <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/bonds/24/10/41455678/gold-on-track-for-best-year-since-1979-veteran-investor-says-sell-bonds-buy-gold">annual gain since 1979.</a> Gold miners, as represented by the VanEck Gold Miners ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GDX#NYSE">GDX</a>), rallied for the ninth consecutive session, hitting their highest levels in over four years.
Silver, tracked by the iShares Silver Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLV#NYSE">SLV</a>), surged 2.8%, reaching levels not seen since October 2012.
Oil prices rallied nearly 3%, building on a 2% surge from Monday. U.S. Treasury yields ticked up modestly on Tuesday following Monday's spike, with the 10-year yield settling at 4.21%.
Meanwhile, the U.S. Dollar Index (DXY), tracked by the Invesco DB USD Index Bullish Fund ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UUP#NYSE">UUP</a>), climbed past the 104 mark, continuing its steady ascent and eyeing a fourth consecutive week of gains.
In the cryptocurrency market, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) fell 0.5%, dipping to around $67,000 and marking its second consecutive day of declines.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Tuesday&#8217;s Performance In US Major Indices, ETFs</h3>
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<td>Major Indices</td>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>42,907.57</td>
<td>-0.1 %</td>
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<td>5,840.39</td>
<td>-0.2%</td>
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>20,291.15</td>
<td>-0.3%</td>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,228.60</td>
<td>-0.5%</td>
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<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 12:35 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
According to <a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent102224&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a> data:
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<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) fell 0.3% to $581.79.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>)&nbsp;inched 0.1% lower to $429.14.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy Invesco QQQ Trust Series (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) fell 0.4% to $493.29.</li>
<li>The iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) fell 0.5% $221.04.</li>
<li>The Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>) outperformed, up 0.6%. The Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLI#NYSE">XLI</a>) lagged, down 1.1%.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Tuesday&#8217;s Stock Performers</h3>
General Motors Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>) surged 9%, on track for its strongest session in nearly a year, after reporting stronger-than-expected earnings and announcing an additional $5 billion share buyback program extending into next year.
Other stocks reacting to earnings include: 
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<li>Southern Copper Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCCO#NYSE">SCCO</a>), up 1.5%</li>
<li>Nucor Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NUE#NYSE">NUE</a>), down 6%</li>
<li>W.R. Berkley Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WRB#NYSE">WRB</a>), down 4.6%</li>
<li>Zion Bancorp. N.A. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZION#NASDAQ">ZION</a>), up 6.8%</li>
<li>Wintrust Financial Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WTFC#NASDAQ">WTFC</a>), up 1.6%</li>
<li>Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PM#NYSE">PM</a>), up 8.8%</li>
<li>GE Aerospace (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GE#NYSE">GE</a>), down over 8%</li>
<li>Danaher Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DHR#NYSE">DHR</a>), down 3%</li>
<li>Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VZ#NYSE">VZ</a>), down 4.4%</li>
<li>RTX Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTX#NYSE">RTX</a>), down 0.4%</li>
<li>Lockheed Martin Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>), down 5.8%</li>
<li>Fiserv Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FI#NYSE">FI</a>), down 0.4%</li>
<li>Moodys Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCO#NYSE">MCO</a>) down 4.5%</li>
<li>3M Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMM#NYSE">MMM</a>), down 0.9%</li>
<li>Freeport-McMoran Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCX#NYSE">FCX</a>), up 1.4%</li>
<li>Kimberly-Clark Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMB#NYSE">KMB</a>), down 4%</li>
<li>PulteGroup Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PHM#NYSE">PHM</a>), down 5.7%</li>
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Nucor shares are trading lower after the company announced it expects Q4 2024 EPS to decline to $1.05 amid decreased earnings in its steel mills segment.

Nucor Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NUE#NYSE">NUE</a>) shares are trading lower after the company reported its third-quarter financial results and announced it expects its fourth-quarter earnings to decline to $1.05. 
Here's a look at the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/10/n41439525/nucor-reports-results-for-the-third-quarter-of-2024">details from the report.&nbsp;</a>
The Details: Nucor reported quarterly earnings of $1.49 per share, which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.47. Quarterly revenue came in at $7.44 billion, which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $7.28 and is a decrease from sales of $8.78 billion from the same period last year.
<ul>
<li>Average sales price per ton in the third quarter decreased 6% compared with the second quarter of 2024 and decreased by 15% compared with the third quarter of 2023. </li>
<li>A total of approximately 6.196 million tons were shipped to outside customers in the third quarter of 2024, a 1% decrease compared with both the second quarter of 2024 and the third quarter of 2023.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Total steel mill shipments in the third quarter of 2024 decreased 3% compared with the second quarter of 2024 and were comparable to the third quarter of 2023.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Steel mill shipments to internal customers represented 19% of total steel mill shipments in the third quarter of 2024, compared with 21% in the second quarter of 2024 and 20% in the third quarter of 2023.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Downstream steel product shipments to outside customers in the third quarter of 2024 decreased 6% compared with the second quarter of 2024 and decreased 11% compared with the third quarter of 2023.</li>
</ul>
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&#8220;Thank you to our Nucor teammates for continuing to set new records for safety performance while generating over $1.30 billion of cash from operations for the quarter,&#8221; said Leon Topalian, Nucor&#8217;s CEO.&nbsp;
&#8220;Nucor&#8217;s market leadership, product diversity, and strong balance sheet enable us to provide meaningful returns to shareholders and execute our growth strategy even in the face of market uncertainty,&#8221; Topalian added.&nbsp;
Outlook: Nucor said it expects its fourth-quarter earnings to decline to $1.05 per share amid decreased steel mill segment earnings caused by lower average selling prices and decreased volumes.&nbsp;
The company will host a conference call on Tuesday at 10 a.m. ET to discuss the results.&nbsp;
NUE Price Action: According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw">Benzinga Pro</a>, Nucor shares are down 2.82% at $151.70 after hours, dipping 1.35% during Monday's regular trading session. 
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Nucor Stock Falls After Q3 Results, Weak Q4 EPS Guidance: Details

Nucor (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NUE#NYSE">NUE</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 2.14% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 10.68%. Currently, Nucor has a market capitalization of $36.45 billion. 
Buying $100 In NUE: If an investor had bought $100 of NUE stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $732.22 today based on a price of $152.02 for NUE at the time of writing.
<h3>Nucor's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1729544451_0_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Nucor Expects Q4 2024 EPS To Decline To $1.05 Amid Decreased Steel Mills Segment Earnings

Nucor (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NUE#NYSE">NUE</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $1.49 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.47 by 1.36 percent. The company reported quarterly sales of $7.44 billion which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $7.28 billion by 2.19 percent. This is a 15.22 percent decrease over sales of $8.78 billion the same period last year.

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As industries evolve and economies expand, materials like gold, copper, and steel are key to driving progress. From infrastructure to innovative technologies, the materials industry is vital for global development. Thus, investors looking to capitalize on this growth could explore stable stocks Freeport-McMoRan (FCX), Nucor (NUE), and Hudbay Minerals (HBM). Read on… The materials industry has experienced robust growth, driven by increasing demand across key sectors like construction, technology, renewable energy and more. As infrastructure projects expand globally and urbanization accelerates, materials such as steel, copper, and gold are in high demand.
Against this backdrop, stocks of Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/FCX/">FCX</a>), Nucor Corporation (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/NUE/">NUE</a>) and Hudbay Minerals Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/HBM/">HBM</a>) are in prime positions to benefit.
Gold, a symbol of financial stability, continues to be a top investment choice, especially amid economic uncertainty. Experts predict that gold prices could surge to <a href="https://www.goldmansachs.com/insights/articles/gold-predicted-to-climb-higher-than-expected-as-records-shatter">$3,000 per troy ounce</a> by 2025. Moreover, the jewelry sector also plays a significant role in this, as demand for gold continues to climb, contributing to its robust market performance.
Copper is another key driver for the materials sector's growth. The market for copper is expected to grow significantly. As the world pushes toward renewable energy, copper's role becomes even more vital. With prices expected to <a href="https://www.mining.com/copper-prices-to-hit-record-high-in-q4-2024-on-fed-cuts-and-china-stimulus-fastmarkets/">hit $10,265 per tonne</a> in the fourth quarter of 2024, it is poised for strong growth.
Furthermore, steel, the backbone of construction, continues to see immense demand. The U.S. Census Bureau reported <a href="https://www.census.gov/construction/c30/current/index.html">a 4.6% rise</a> in construction spending in September 2024, underscoring the booming sector. That said, steel is crucial for large-scale infrastructure projects, and this demand is set to continue.
Now, let us dive deep into the fundamentals of three materials stocks, starting with #3.
Stock #3: Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/FCX/">FCX</a>)
FCX is an international mining company with significant copper, gold, and molybdenum reserves. The company's three operational segments include Morenci, Cerro Verde and Grasberg (Indonesia mining) copper mines; the Rod &amp; Refining operations; and Atlantic Copper Smelting &amp; Refining.
On July 2, FCX <a href="https://investors.fcx.com/investors/news-releases/news-release-details/2024/Freeport-Commences-Commissioning-of-New-Indonesian-Smelter-and-Provides-Update-on-Second-Quarter-2024-Copper-and-Gold-Sales/default.aspx">announced that its Indonesian subsidiary</a>, PT Freeport Indonesia, completed construction of the Manyar smelter in Gresik. The achievement fully integrates PT-FI's operations in Indonesia, strengthening its position and securing a foundation to extend long-term operating rights, enhancing FCX's growth and stability.
For the fiscal third quarter that ended September 30, 2024, FCX's revenues increased 16.6% year-over-year to $6.79 billion. Its operating income rose 29.9% from the year-ago value to $1.94 billion. Moreover, adjusted net income and adjusted net income per share attributable to common stock came in at $556 million and $0.38, respectively.
As of September 30, 2024, FCX's <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/c/cashandcashequivalents.asp">cash and cash equivalents</a> amounted to $5 billion, compared to $4.76 billion on December 31, 2024. Moreover, its total current assets came in at $14.55 billion, up from $14.07 billion as of December 31, 2023.
Analysts expect FCX's revenue and EPS for the fiscal fourth quarter ending December 2024 to increase 3.9% and 25.3% year-over-year to $6.14 billion and $0.34, respectively. Moreover, the company topped the consensus revenue and EPS estimates in all of the four trailing quarters, which is impressive.
Shares of FCX have surged 11.6% over the past nine months and 18.6% over the past year to close the last trading session at $42.70.
FCX's fundamentals are reflected in its <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a>. It has a B grade for Quality. The POWR Ratings are calculated by considering 118 different factors, each weighted to an optimal degree.
FCX is ranked #13 out of 30 stocks in the <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/industrial-metals/">Industrial – Metals</a> industry. In addition to the POWR Rating highlighted above, you can check FCX's ratings for Stability, Growth, Value, Momentum, and Sentiment <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/FCX/">here</a>.
Stock #2: Nucor Corporation (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/NUE/">NUE</a>)
NUE is a manufacturer and seller of steel and steel products operating in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. It operates through four segments: Steel Mills; Steel Products; Raw Materials; and Nucor Data Systems. The company markets its products through an in-house sales team, supported by internal distribution and trading companies.
On June 3, NUE acquired Rytec Corporation, a high-speed commercial door manufacturer, for $565 million. The acquisition would enhance NUE's strategy to <a href="https://investors.nucor.com/news/news-details/2024/Nucor-to-Acquire-Manufacturer-of-High-Performance-Commercial-Doors/default.aspx">expand into downstream businesses</a>. By leveraging Rytec's expertise, NUE is diversifying its portfolio, offering broader solutions that strengthen customer relationships and unlock new revenue streams in related industries.
On April 1, NUE acquired Southwest Data Products, Inc. for $115 million and launched Nucor Data Systems. The <a href="https://investors.nucor.com/news/news-details/2024/Nucor-to-Acquire-Manufacturer-of-Data-Center-Infrastructure/default.aspx">venture into data center infrastructure</a> could position NUE as a key player in a high-demand sector. It could allow NUE to better serve customers while capitalizing on rapid growth opportunities in tech-driven infrastructure markets.
For the fiscal 2024 third quarter that ended September 28, NUE's net sales came in at $7.44 billion. Its EBITDA was reported to be $869.02 million. Additionally, adjusted net earnings and adjusted EPS attributable to NUE stockholders came in at $352.99 million and $1.49, respectively.
Street expects NUE's revenue and EPS for the fiscal year ending December 2025 to increase 2.1% and 14.1% year-over-year to $31.37 billion and $9.70, respectively. Moreover, the company surpassed the consensus EPS estimates in three of four trailing quarters.
NUE's shares have gained 1.3% over the past month, closing the last trading session at $147.08.
NUE's prospects are projected in its POWR Ratings. It has a B grade for Quality. Within the <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/steel/">Steel</a> industry, the stock is ranked #23 out of 30 stocks.
<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/NUE/">Click here</a> to access NUE's ratings for Stability, Growth, Value, Momentum, and Sentiment.
Stock #1: Hudbay Minerals Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/HBM/">HBM</a>)
Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, HBM specializes in copper mining with a robust presence across tier-one, mining-friendly regions in Canada, Peru, and the United States. Its operations span the Constancia mine in Peru, Snow Lake in Manitoba, and the Copper Mountain mine in British Columbia.
On August 29, HBM <a href="https://hudbayminerals.com/investors/press-releases/press-release-details/2024/Hudbay-Receives-Aquifer-Protection-Permit-for-Copper-World/default.aspx">secured an Aquifer Protection Permit</a> from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality for its Copper World project. The milestone could advance HBM's next major growth initiative, set to boost annual copper production by over 50%, reinforcing its leadership in meeting global copper demand sustainably.
For the fiscal 2024 third quarter that ended September 30, HBM's revenue increased 1.1% year-over-year to $485.77 million. Its adjusted EBITDA grew 8.1% from year-ago value to $206.20 million.
Additionally, adjusted net earnings and adjusted net earnings per share attributable to owners rose 107.9% and 85.7% from the prior year's quarter to $50.30 million and $0.13, respectively.
The consensus revenue and EPS estimates of $627.61 million and $0.30 for the fiscal fourth quarter ending December 2024 exhibit a year-over-year rise of 4.2% and 52.2%, respectively. Furthermore, the company surpassed the consensus revenue and EPS estimates in three of four trailing quarters.
Shares of HBM have gained 59% over the past nine months and 94.1% over the past year, closing the last trading session at $8.52.
HBM's positive fundamentals are mirrored in its POWR Ratings. The stock has an overall rating of B, translating to a Buy in our proprietary rating system.
HBM has a B grade for Growth and Sentiment. Within the Industrial - Metals industry, it is ranked #9 out of 30 stocks.
<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/HBM/">Click here</a> to access HBM's ratings for Stability, Value, Momentum, and Quality.
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