Metal companies’ performance in June 2025 quarter was influenced by raw material and product prices. Ferrous producers saw profit growth due to higher domestic prices and lower coking coal costs. Non-ferrous firms had muted results from weaker aluminium and zinc prices. Steelmakers benefited from falling coking coal costs and government safeguard duties.
US stocks today: S&P 500 hits record closing high on AI optimism, Micron joins $1 trillion club
US stocks closed mixed with Nasdaq and S&P 500 hitting record levels as AI-driven optimism lifted tech and chip stocks. Micron surged into the $1