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Aluminum
U.S. trade commission to investigate foreign aluminum producers
Apr 7, 2016
Aluminum overproduction has led to dramatic price declines for the item.
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.
Lawsuits claim banks involved in aluminum price fixing
Aug 12, 2013
Regulators have subpoenaed a metal warehousing firm as aluminum manufactures have launched a class action lawsuit against the London Metals Exchange.
Why your bank might own an oil tanker
Jul 23, 2013
Banks are coming under scrutiny for doing business outside of banking, like owning metal warehouses and power plants. The Senate Banking Committee and federal regulators are looking into whether big banks are profiting at the consumer's expense.
For public good, not for profit.
Ford looks to lighten its pickup trucks
Jul 27, 2012
Ford reportedly plans to swap aluminum for much of the steel in its F-150 pickup truck. Will the gamble for fuel efficiency fly with customers?
Europe debt crisis hits aluminum maker Alcoa
Jan 10, 2012
Alcoa, one of the world's largest aluminum producers, announced its first quarterly loss since 2009 -- and it says the European debt crisis is to blame.