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Why is United States Steel Up Today?

United States Steel Corporation (X) stock has moved today on confirmation of Nippon Steel’s takeover and related market reactions over the past 24 hours.

  • Nippon Steel finalized its $14.1 billion acquisition, creating the world’s second-largest steel producer with 86 million tons of annual capacity while retaining US Steel’s name, Pittsburgh headquarters and “Mined, Melted, and Made in America” commitment.
  • President Trump’s approval of the $14.9 billion historic partnership with Nippon Steel has bolstered investor confidence in the combined entity’s future prospects.
  • Bullish commentary and a robust upside case drove a surprise rally, with shares surging over 5% on above-average volume in the latest session.
  • Trading was temporarily halted this morning for “Merger Effective,” and US Steel shares ceased trading on the NYSE after the acquisition closed.
  • Analysts note that steel tariffs and broader trade policies may still weigh on long-term sector fundamentals, according to a recent National Interest feature.
  • The Trump administration played an unusually prominent role in shepherding the deal through regulatory hurdles, underscoring political factors in industrial policy.
  • Jefferies downgraded Nippon Steel over integration and regulatory risks tied to the US Steel transaction, highlighting potential execution challenges.
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Nippon Steel finalizes $14.1B acquisition of US Steel
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SG Americas Securities LLC Has $1.15 Million Holdings in United States Steel Corporation (NYSE:X)
SG Americas Securities LLC raised its stake in United States Steel Corporation (NYSE:X - Free Report) by 493.7% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 27,163 shares of the basic materials company's stock after
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U.S. Steel Stock Burns the Bears With Surprise Upside Move
United States Steel stock has given investors a new reason to consider the stock again, especially with a massive bull case coming up now.
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Robertson Stephens Wealth Management LLC Invests $4.37 Million in United States Steel Co. (NYSE:X)
Robertson Stephens Wealth Management LLC bought a new position in United States Steel Co. (NYSE:X - Free Report) in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm bought 103,382 shares of the basic materials company's stock,
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United States Steel (NYSE:X) Shares Gap Up - Here's What Happened
United States Steel (NYSE:X) Shares Gap Up - What's Next?
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United States Steel Co. (NYSE:X) Shares Bought by Handelsbanken Fonder AB
Handelsbanken Fonder AB raised its holdings in United States Steel Co. (NYSE:X - Free Report) by 27.2% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The fund owned 43,000 shares of the basic materials company's stock after buying an additional 9,200 shar
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GAMMA Investing LLC Boosts Stake in United States Steel Co. (NYSE:X)
GAMMA Investing LLC grew its position in United States Steel Co. (NYSE:X - Free Report) by 3,871.0% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 52,656 shares of the basic materials company's stock after purchasin
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United States Steel (NYSE:X) Sees Strong Trading Volume - Still a Buy?
United States Steel (NYSE:X) Sees Strong Trading Volume - Should You Buy?
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Net Worth Advisory Group Purchases Shares of 5,639 United States Steel Co. (NYSE:X)
Net Worth Advisory Group purchased a new stake in United States Steel Co. (NYSE:X - Free Report) during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund purchased 5,639 shares of the basic materials company's stock, valued at approximately $238,000. A n
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X: 1 Reason to Bet on U.S. Steel, and 1 Reason to Hold Back
Shares of U.S. Steel are surging on the revived Nippon deal, but union pushback and overbought signals raise doubts about further upside.
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United States Steel (NYSE:X) Sets New 1-Year High - What's Next?
United States Steel (NYSE:X) Reaches New 52-Week High - Time to Buy?
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Spring Capital Management LLC Purchases New Holdings in United States Steel Co. (NYSE:X)
Spring Capital Management LLC purchased a new stake in United States Steel Co. (NYSE:X - Free Report) in the first quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm purchased 6,000 shares of the basic materials company's stock, valued at approx
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JPMorgan Chase & Co. Issues Positive Forecast for United States Steel (NYSE:X) Stock Price
JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their target price on shares of United States Steel from $39.00 to $55.00 and gave the company a "neutral" rating in a research report on Monday.
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United States Steel Co. (NYSE:X) Shares Sold by Sanders Morris Harris LLC
Sanders Morris Harris LLC cut its holdings in shares of United States Steel Co. (NYSE:X - Free Report) by 54.5% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 23,184 shares of the basic materials company's stock a
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California State Teachers Retirement System Has $7.15 Million Stock Holdings in United States Steel Co. (NYSE:X)
California State Teachers Retirement System trimmed its holdings in shares of United States Steel Co. (NYSE:X - Free Report) by 3.1% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm owned 210,353 shares of the basic materials company's stock after selling 6,729 shar
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United States Steel Co. (NYSE:X) Shares Sold by B. Riley Wealth Advisors Inc.
B. Riley Wealth Advisors Inc. lessened its stake in United States Steel Co. (NYSE:X - Free Report) by 79.1% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 11,660 shares of the basic materials company's stock after selling 44,244 shares d
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United States Steel's (X) "Sell" Rating Reiterated at Glj Research
Glj Research reaffirmed a "sell" rating on shares of United States Steel in a research report on Friday.
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Deutsche Bank AG Trims Stake in United States Steel Co. (NYSE:X)
Deutsche Bank AG lowered its holdings in United States Steel Co. (NYSE:X - Free Report) by 31.4% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 14,413 shares of the basic materials company's stock after selling 6,602
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