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Alcoa earnings will give a glimpse of the aluminum industry now that tariffs are in play
Jul 17, 2018
On Wednesday, we get second-quarter earnings from Alcoa, the major aluminum manufacturer. And that may offer clues about how the escalating trade battle is playing out for domestic manufacturers and workers now that tariffs on aluminum and steel are a reality. The United States is now charging 10 percent tariffs on imported aluminum from Canada, […]
Aluminum workers say they wouldn't want their kids to do the same work
Mar 13, 2017
The Alcoa aluminum plant laid off hundreds of workers last year. They miss the pay and camaraderie, but say they wouldn't want their kids following them into smelter work.
Earnings season looking rough for commodities
Jan 11, 2016
Swelling inventories, a strong dollar and China's slowdown are to blame.
An old-school U.S. company lets its sexy side shine
Oct 8, 2015
Industrial giant Alcoa splits in two to grow high-tech aerospace and auto business.
Alcoa splits itself in two
Sep 28, 2015
The move could make its stock more appealing to commodity-averse investors.
Alcoa results expected to please
Jan 12, 2015
As earning season begins, the former aluminum giant is optimistic.
For public good, not for profit.
Alcoa wants to be known for more than aluminum
Jul 9, 2014
Alcoa's bid to brand itself an "innovation powerhouse" recalls its roots.
Earnings check in: The health of corporate America
Apr 9, 2013
Juli Niemann, analyst with Smith, Moore & Company, joins Marketplace Morning Report host Jeremy Hobson to discuss the latest earnings reports and what they signal about the economy.
A check in on corporate America
Apr 8, 2013
Corporate earnings season kicks off today with a report from the aluminum maker Alcoa. Analysts will be watching closely for signs of how the U.S. and global economy is faring.