United States Steel Option Alert: Apr 17 $43 Calls at the Ask: 10000 vs 36 OI

United States Steel Option Alert: Apr 17 $43 Calls at the Ask: 10000 @ $1.6 vs 36 OI; Ref=$37.95

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United States Steel Option Alert: Mar 21 $42 Calls at the Bid: 6801 @ $1.23 vs 27008 OI; Ref=$38.25

United States Steel (NYSE:X) 주식

United States Steel

United States Steel Corp operates in the United States but also has a steelmaking capacity in Slovakia. The company's operating segments include North American Flat-Rolled (Flat-Rolled), Mini Mill, U. S. Steel Europe (USSE), and Tubular Products (Tubular). The Flat-Rolled segment includes U. S. Steel's integrated steel plants and equity investees in North America involved in the production of slabs, strip mill plates, sheets, and tin mill products, as well as all iron ore and coke production facilities in the United States. It serves North American customers in the service center, conversion, transportation, construction, container, and appliance, and electrical markets.

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수요일 주목받은 주식: 비너스 컨셉, US스틸, 레드와이어, 애플 및 테슬라

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US스틸(NYSE:X)의 주가는 수요일(9일) 애프터마켓에서 도널드 트럼프 대통령이 일본제철에 인수되는 것을 원하지 않는다고 말한 후 급락했다.무슨 일 있었나: 트럼프 대통령은 수요일 늦게 집무실에서 열린 기자회견에서 US스틸이 미국 회사로 남기를 원한다고 말했다.

US스틸, 시간외 주가 11% 급락...트럼프 &#34;일본 기업에 인수되길 원하지 않아&#34;

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Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on United States Steel (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/X#NYSE">X</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with X, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 10 uncommon options trades for United States Steel.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 30% bullish and 60%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 6 are puts, for a total amount of $441,871, and 4 are calls, for a total amount of $150,457.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $33.0 to $55.0 for United States Steel during the past quarter. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in United States Steel's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to United States Steel's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $33.0 to $55.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>United States Steel Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1745949674_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>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>X</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$12.0</td>
<td>$10.95</td>
<td>$12.0</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$118.8K</td>
<td>18</td>
<td align="right">100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>X</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$6.2</td>
<td>$5.75</td>
<td>$6.45</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$117.2K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>X</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$5.7</td>
<td>$5.45</td>
<td>$5.45</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$108.8K</td>
<td>64.1K</td>
<td align="right">198</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>X</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$4.4</td>
<td>$3.8</td>
<td>$4.25</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$42.0K</td>
<td>110.8K</td>
<td align="right">256</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>X</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$10.85</td>
<td>$10.35</td>
<td>$10.35</td>
<td>$33.00</td>
<td>$41.4K</td>
<td>280</td>
<td align="right">40</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About United States Steel</h3>
United States Steel Corp operates in the United States but also has a steelmaking capacity in Slovakia. The company's operating segments include North American Flat-Rolled (Flat-Rolled), Mini Mill, U. S. Steel Europe (USSE), and Tubular Products (Tubular). The Flat-Rolled segment includes U. S. Steel's integrated steel plants and equity investees in North America involved in the production of slabs, strip mill plates, sheets, and tin mill products, as well as all iron ore and coke production facilities in the United States. It serves North American customers in the service center, conversion, transportation, construction, container, and appliance, and electrical markets.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with United States Steel, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of United States Steel</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 1,516,771, the price of X is up by 1.11%, reaching $43.73.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 2 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On United States Steel</h3>
In the last month, 2 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $41.5.
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&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from JP Morgan lowers its rating to Neutral with a new price target of $38. 
&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from BMO Capital lowers its rating to Market Perform with a new price target of $45.
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Unpacking the Latest Options Trading Trends in United States Steel

JP Morgan analyst Bill Peterson downgraded United States Steel Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/X#NYSE">X</a>) from Overweight to Neutral and cut the price <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/x/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">forecast from $43 to $38</a>.
The analyst cited the pending NSC deal, which seems to be &#8216;in the hands <a target="_blank" href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/03/44545889/nippon-attempts-to-revive-us-steel-deal-with-larger-capital-investments" rel="noreferrer noopener">of the Trump administration&#8217; as the reason</a>.
In recent news, Nippon Steel&nbsp;and&nbsp;United States Steel&nbsp;are reportedly negotiating with the Trump administration to revive their $14 billion merger by significantly boosting investments in U.S. Steel&#8217;s <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/guidance/25/03/44432858/us-steel-faces-q1-pressures-but-eyes-long-term-gains-from-br2-nippon-partnership" rel="noreferrer noopener">Rust Belt facilities.</a>
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The analyst writes that, on the demand side, construction is under pressure, while tin/container demand should benefit from S232 tariffs.
Meanwhile, Peterson believes that the auto sector may experience short-term demand pull-through from earlier pre-buying, with longer-term tariff risks potentially impacting demand.
Regarding BRS2&#8217;s ramp-up, the analyst expects upstream melt capacity to be fully online in the second half of 2025, with the entire facility reaching steady-state production by 2026.
The analyst notes that last month, the company guided for the first quarter of 2025 adjusted EPS loss of 53 cents–49 cents (vs.&nbsp;consensus loss of 30 cents) and adjusted EBITDA of about $125 million, in line with <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/guidance/25/03/44432858/us-steel-faces-q1-pressures-but-eyes-long-term-gains-from-br2-nippon-partnership" rel="noreferrer noopener">prior&nbsp;outlook of&nbsp;$100 million&nbsp;– $150 million</a>.
Consequently, Peterson now estimates softer FRP shipments this year and flat next year (-0.9%/+0.4% vs. previous +0.1%/+0.0%) to account for auto tariff risks.
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;VanEck Steel ETF&nbsp;(NYSE:<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLX#NYSE" rel="noreferrer noopener"> SLX</a>) and&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P Metals &amp; Mining ETF&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XME#NYSE">XME</a>).
Price Action: United States Steel shares are up 0.65% at $41.66 at the last check Wednesday.
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Price Target

Analyst Ratings

Trading Ideas

With Nippon Deal In Trump's Court, JPMorgan Turns Cautious On US Steel

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades, downgrades and initiations, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
<ul>
<li>JP Morgan analyst Bill Peterson downgraded the rating for United States Steel Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/X#NYSE">X</a>) from Overweight to Neutral and lowered the price target from $43 to $38. United States Steel shares closed at $41.39 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AFRMXanalyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Baird analyst David Manthey downgraded Hillman Solutions Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HLMN#NASDAQ">HLMN</a>) from Outperform to Neutral and cut the price target from $12 to $9. Hillman Solns shares closed at $7.92 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/HLMN/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Wells Fargo analyst Jason Haas downgraded the rating for Ecolab Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ECL#NYSE">ECL</a>) from Overweight to Equal-Weight and lowered the price target from $265 to $240. Ecolab shares closed at $238.18 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ECL/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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Ratings for United States Steel (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/X#NYSE">X</a>) were provided by 7 analysts in the past three months, showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
The following table encapsulates their recent ratings, offering a glimpse into the evolving sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have set 12-month price targets for United States Steel, revealing an average target of $41.86, a high estimate of $45.00, and a low estimate of $38.00. Witnessing a positive shift, the current average has risen by 1.04% from the previous average price target of $41.43.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744804825_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Diving into Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Exploration</h2>
A comprehensive examination of how financial experts perceive United States Steel is derived from recent analyst actions. The following is a detailed summary of key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
&#x7C; Analyst &#x7C; Analyst Firm &#x7C; Action Taken &#x7C; Rating &#x7C;Current Price Target&#x7C; Prior Price Target &#x7C; 
&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;---------------&#x7C;---------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C; 
&#x7C;Bill Peterson &#x7C;JP Morgan &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Neutral &#x7C; $38.00&#x7C;$43.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Katja Jancic &#x7C;BMO Capital &#x7C;Maintains &#x7C;Market Perform &#x7C; $45.00&#x7C;$45.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Katja Jancic &#x7C;BMO Capital &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Outperform &#x7C; $45.00&#x7C;$40.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Bill Peterson &#x7C;JP Morgan &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $43.00&#x7C;$40.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Carlos De Alba &#x7C;Morgan Stanley &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Equal-Weight &#x7C; $43.00&#x7C;$39.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Carlos De Alba &#x7C;Morgan Stanley &#x7C;Maintains &#x7C;Equal-Weight &#x7C; $39.00&#x7C;$39.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Bill Peterson &#x7C;JP Morgan &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $40.00&#x7C;$44.00 &#x7C;
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts adapt their recommendations to changing market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their response to recent developments related to United States Steel. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Delving into assessments, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings communicate expectations for the relative performance of United States Steel compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts set price targets as an estimate of a stock's future value. Comparing the current and prior price targets provides insight into how analysts' expectations have changed over time. This information can be valuable for investors seeking to understand consensus views on the stock's potential future performance.</li>
</ul>
Analyzing these analyst evaluations alongside relevant financial metrics can provide a comprehensive view of United States Steel's market position. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
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<h2>Unveiling the Story Behind United States Steel</h2>
United States Steel Corp operates in the United States but also has a steelmaking capacity in Slovakia. The company's operating segments include North American Flat-Rolled (Flat-Rolled), Mini Mill, U. S. Steel Europe (USSE), and Tubular Products (Tubular). The Flat-Rolled segment includes U. S. Steel's integrated steel plants and equity investees in North America involved in the production of slabs, strip mill plates, sheets, and tin mill products, as well as all iron ore and coke production facilities in the United States. It serves North American customers in the service center, conversion, transportation, construction, container, and appliance, and electrical markets.
<h3>Understanding the Numbers: United States Steel's Finances</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization surpasses industry averages, showcasing a dominant size relative to peers and suggesting a strong market position.
Negative Revenue Trend: Examining United States Steel's financials over 3M reveals challenges. As of 31 December, 2024, the company experienced a decline of approximately -15.32% 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.
Net Margin: United States Steel's net margin is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of -2.54%, the company may encounter challenges in effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): United States Steel's ROE is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of -0.78%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.
Return on Assets (ROA): United States Steel's ROA is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of -0.44%, the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns from its assets.
Debt Management: United States Steel's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average. With a ratio of 0.37, the company relies less on debt financing, maintaining a healthier balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: What Are They?</h2>
Within the domain of banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their work involves attending company conference calls and meetings, researching company financial statements, and communicating with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Beyond their standard evaluations, some analysts contribute predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, furnishing investors with additional guidance. Users of analyst ratings should be mindful that this specialized advice is shaped by human perspectives and may be subject to variability.
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What Analysts Are Saying About United States Steel Stock

JP Morgan analyst Bill Peterson downgrades United States Steel (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/X#NYSE">X</a>) from Overweight to Neutral and lowers the price target from $43 to $38.

JP Morgan Downgrades United States Steel to Neutral, Lowers Price Target to $38

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President Trump Says Don't Know Why U.S. Steel Even Needs A Deal Now; U.S. Steel Is Going To Do Well Because Of Tariffs

United States Steel Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/X#NYSE">X</a>) shares are facing selling pressure on Thursday after President Donald Trump suggested he doesn't want to see the company get <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/commodities/25/04/44679320/us-steel-gains-16-as-trump-orders-review-of-nippon-steels-blocked-acquisition-amid-national-security-concerns" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">acquired by Nippon Steel</a>.
What To Know: In a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qr9AeMFXzpY" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">press conference</a> from the Oval Office after the market close on Wednesday, Trump told reporters he wants U.S. Steel to remain a U.S. company. 
"We don't want to see it go to Japan. You know, we love Japan, but U.S. Steel is a very special company," Trump said.
U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel filed lawsuits in January after the Biden administration blocked Nippon&#8217;s proposed $14.9-billion acquisition of U.S. Steel, originally announced at the end of 2023. The companies claimed &#8220;wrongful interference&#8221; with the planned takeover deal. 
The Biden administration said last year that it was <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/07/39613777/amid-opposition-from-biden-and-workers-nippon-steel-vc-returns-to-discuss-us-steel-acquisition" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">"vital"</a> that U.S. Steel remained a domestically operated American steel company. The proposed acquisition had become a major topic of discussion leading up to the presidential election in November.
U.S. Steel shares surged earlier this week after Trump ordered a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/commodities/25/04/44679320/us-steel-gains-16-as-trump-orders-review-of-nippon-steels-blocked-acquisition-amid-national-security-concerns" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">national security review</a> of the company's blocked deal with Nippon Steel. The stock reversed course following Trump&#8217;s comments late Wednesday. 
"If you go back to U.S. Steel from 90 years ago, it&#8217;s incredible. It was the number one company in the world for a long time. That's why we don't want to see it go to Japan,&#8221; Trump said. 
X Price Action: <a href="http://benzinga.com/quote/X" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">U.S. Steel shares</a> were down 11.6% at $39.91 at the time of publication Thursday morning, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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US Steel Stock Is Falling Thursday: What's Going On?

United States Steel Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/X#NYSE">X</a>) has been red-hot until the morning of April 10. After a powerful run, shares are taking a hit i<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/X/news">n premarket trading</a>, down 10.04% as of 7:55 AM Eastern Time. The culprit? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/donald-trump">President Donald Trump</a>'s latest curveball on the Nippon Steel deal.
X stock had soared 38.47% year-to-date, 28.46% in the past month and 10.64% this week. 
But that rally now faces a rude interruption, thanks to Trump&#8217;s sudden <a href="https://www.reuters.com/markets/deals/trump-says-he-does-not-want-see-us-steel-go-japan-2025-04-09/">declaration</a>: "We don't want to see it go to Japan."
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Bullish Momentum Meets Political Whiplash</h2>
Trump's comment directly undercuts hopes that Nippon's $14 billion bid for U.S. Steel might finally move forward, reported Reuters. That's despite Trump himself directing a national security panel just two days earlier to give the deal another look. White House officials, meanwhile, offered little clarity: "Everything's always on the table with the president."
Investors, understandably, are spooked. 
X stock fell to $39.77 in premarket trading &#8211; well below Nippon's $55-per-share offer and a sharp reversal from recent highs.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">X Stock Technicals Remain Strong, For Now</h2>
Despite the dip, the technical setup remains bullish for now. X stock, $45.14 (as of the last close), is comfortably above the eight-day simple moving average of $42.58, the 20-day at $42.02, and the 50-day at $39.52. Even the 200-day simple moving average of $37.78 has been left behind.
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) indicator is at 1.37, and the Relative Strength Index is at a robust 63.85—both suggesting recent buying strength.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Will The Deal Collapse Or Just The Rally?</h2>
Political interference has haunted this deal from the beginning. After former President Joe Biden blocked the merger in January, the companies sued the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), alleging unfair treatment. 
A temporary truce emerged last month as all parties agreed to pause litigation and re-review the proposal.
But Trump's latest remarks could derail that detente and the stock rally along with it. For now, technicals say bullish. But price action this morning is saying: buckle up.
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Technicals

Trump Torpedoes US Steel Deal, X Stock Tumbles Despite Bullish Chart

U.S. stock futures were lower this morning, with the Dow futures falling around 1% on Thursday.
Shares of Amtech Systems Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASYS#NASDAQ">ASYS</a>) fell sharply in today's pre-market trading after the company cut its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ASYS/news">revenue forecast for the second quarter.</a>
The company said it now sees second-quarter revenue of $15 million-$16 million, down from its earlier outlook of $21 million-$23 million.
Amtech Systems shares dipped 8% to $3.92 in the pre-market trading session.
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<li>Upstream Bio Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPB#NASDAQ">UPB</a>) shares fell 29.6% to $4.60 in pre-market trading after gaining 8% on Wednesday. Upstream Bio, last month, reported worse-than-expected third-quarter sales results.</li>
<li>Antelope Enterprise Holdings Ltd (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AEHL#NASDAQ">AEHL</a>) declined 28.1% to $3.20 in pre-market trading after jumping 104% on Wednesday.</li>
<li>Metallus Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTUS#NYSE">MTUS</a>) slipped 25.3% to $9.50 in pre-market trading after gaining 11% on Wednesday.</li>
<li>Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HLX#NYSE">HLX</a>) shares tumbled 23% to $5.30 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>Concrete Pumping Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBCP#NASDAQ">BBCP</a>) fell 16.7% to $4.80 in pre-market trading after gaining 10% on Wednesday.</li>
<li>Olaplex Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OLPX#NASDAQ">OLPX</a>) dipped 16.1% to $1.04 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>Varex Imaging Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VREX#NASDAQ">VREX</a>) fell 12.7% to $7.58 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>United States Steel Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/X#NYSE">X</a>) dipped 11.4% to $39.99 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>STMicroelectronics N.V. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STM#NYSE">STM</a>) fell 6.2% to $20.26 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) fell 3.4% to $262.91 in pre-market trading after jumping arouns 23% on Wednesday.</li>
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CNBC host Jim Cramer cheered President Donald Trump&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/04/44725016/us-steel-stock-tumbles-as-trump-says-we-dont-want-to-see-it-go-to-japan">latest comments</a> on the long-pending acquisition of United States Steel Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/X#NYSE">X</a>) by Nippon Steel Corporation (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NPSCY#OTC">NPSCY</a>) (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NISTF#OTC">NISTF</a>)
Cramer took to X, stating that it was a &#8216;Smart move blocking Nippon Dumper Steel deal,&#8217; referring to the President&#8217;s statement that signaled his reluctance to give a go-ahead to the $15 billion deal.
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What Happened: During a press meeting at the Oval Office on Wednesday night, Trump emphasized the importance of United States Steel for American industry, referring to it as &#8220;a very special company,&#8221; before adding &#8220;we don&#8217;t want it to go to Japan or any other place,&#8221; casting fresh uncertainty on the future of this deal.
This comes just days after Trump <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/commodities/25/04/44679320/us-steel-gains-16-as-trump-orders-review-of-nippon-steels-blocked-acquisition-amid-national-security-concerns">ordered another review</a> of the blocked acquisition when the Committee On Foreign Investment In The United States was given 45 days to submit its recommendations.
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Why It Matters: The deal was blocked by the Biden Administration in January, citing national security issues, but Cramer&#8217;s opposition to it largely centers on the adverse impact it has on other U.S. steel companies, particularly the likes of Nucor Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NUE#NYSE">NUE</a>), the largest steel-maker in the U.S, <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/news/jim-cramer-nucor-nue-sell-142005180.html">reported</a> Yahoo Finance via Insider Monkey
In his Wednesday X post, Cramer refers to the Japanese giant &#8220;Nippon Dumper Steel&#8221; calling out its serial steel dumping activities in the United States. Bloomberg <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-11-18/commerce-slaps-tariffs-on-nippon-steel-amid-anti-import-promise">reported</a> that the U.S. Department of Commerce imposed tariffs on the Japanese steel giant last year.
Price Action: Shares of US Steel plunged nearly 11% to $40.19 in after-hours trading, following a 2.5% gain to $45.14 during the regular session. Meanwhile, Nippon Steel has been rallying since Thursday morning in Tokyo, climbing over 5% at the time of writing.
According to Benzinga Edge, United States Steel stock is attractive in the short, medium, and long terms, with strong momentum and value scores. However, how does it compare with competitors Nucor and Steel Dynamics? Check out <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings</a> for deeper insights.
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Wall Street experienced a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44720006/markets-take-off-as-trump-announces-90-day-tariff-pause-for-non-retaliating-nations-slaps-china-with-125-duty">significant upswing</a> today, driven by a surprising announcement from President Donald Trump regarding a temporary pause on tariffs for certain countries. This development led to a broad risk-on rally, propelling major indices to multi-month highs. The Nasdaq 100 surged over 12% to 17,124.97, while the S&amp;P 500 climbed 9.5% to surpass 5,456 points. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 7.9% to 40,608.45.
These are the top stocks that gained the attention of retail traders and investors throughout the day:
Venus Concept Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VERO#NASDAQ">VERO</a>)
Venus Concept shares skyrocketed by 210.07%, closing at $8.93. The stock hit an intraday high of $14.50 and a low of $7.07, with a 52-week range of $17.49 to $2.16. The surge followed the company&#8217;s announcement of securing $23.24 million in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44706310/why-venus-concept-shares-are-trading-higher-by-over-200-here-are-20-stocks-moving-premarket">bridge financing</a> from Madryn Health Partners. In the after-hours trading the stock slipped by over 46%.
United States Steel Corp.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/X#NYSE">X</a>)
Shares of US Steel rose by 2.47%, closing at $45.14. The stock reached an intraday high of $46.18 and a low of $42.93, with a 52-week range of $46.18 to $26.92. In after-hours trading, the shares crashed nearly 11% to $40.19. The increase on Wednesday&#8217;s regular session came after Trump expressed his desire to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/04/44725016/us-steel-stock-tumbles-as-trump-says-we-dont-want-to-see-it-go-to-japan">keep the company</a> from being acquired by Nippon Steel, emphasizing its importance as a U.S. company.
Redwire Corporation&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RDW#NYSE">RDW</a>)
Redwire&#8217;s stock jumped 29.31%, closing at $9.97. It recorded an intraday high of $10.28 and a low of $7.82, with a 52-week range of $26.66 to $3.39. In the after-hours session, the shares rose 4.2%. The rally followed the company&#8217;s announcement of a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44721380/redwire-joins-ispace-us-in-pursuit-of-nasas-26b-lunar-economy-mission">memorandum of understanding</a> with Ispace Technologies-U.S., Inc. to pursue NASA&#8217;s $2.6 billion lunar economy mission.
Apple Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>)
Apple shares increased by 15.33%, closing at $198.85. The stock&#8217;s intraday high was $200.61, with a low of $171.89, and a 52-week range of $260.09 to $164.08. A BofA Securities analyst maintains a Buy rating on the stock, despite <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/price-target/25/04/44720209/apple-faces-up-to-90-cost-surge-on-iphones-if-us-tariffs-stick-analyst-looks-at-possible-shift-to-india-price-increase">potential cost surges</a> on iPhones due to tariffs.
Tesla Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)
Tesla&#8217;s stock rose by 22.69%, closing at $272.20. The stock reached an intraday high of $274.69 and a low of $223.88, with a 52-week range of $488.54 to $138.80. CEO Elon Musk warned that those financing attacks against Tesla will <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/04/44706944/elon-musk-warns-those-who-financed-tesla-attacks-will-go-to-prison">face legal consequences</a>.
Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings show Apple Momentum in the 51st percentile and Growth in the 45th percentile. Wondering which stock ranks higher? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Find out here</a>.<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"></a>
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Venus Concept, US Steel, Redwire, Apple, And Tesla: Why These 5 Stocks Are On Investors' Radars Today

United States Steel Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/X#NYSE">X</a>) shares are getting crushed in Wednesday&#8217;s after-hours session after President Donald Trump suggested he doesn&#8217;t want to see the company get <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/commodities/25/04/44679320/us-steel-gains-16-as-trump-orders-review-of-nippon-steels-blocked-acquisition-amid-national-security-concerns">acquired by Nippon Steel</a>.
What Happened: In a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qr9AeMFXzpY">press conference</a> from the Oval Office late Wednesday, Trump said he wants U.S. Steel to remain a U.S. company. 
&#8220;We don&#8217;t want to see it go to Japan. You know, we love Japan, but U.S. Steel is a very special company,&#8221; Trump said. 
The news comes just a day after U.S. Steel shares surged after Trump ordered a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/commodities/25/04/44679320/us-steel-gains-16-as-trump-orders-review-of-nippon-steels-blocked-acquisition-amid-national-security-concerns">national security review</a> of the company&#8217;s takeover deal with Nippon Steel, which was blocked by the Biden Administration. 
U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel filed lawsuits in January in response to what the companies said was &#8220;wrongful interference&#8221; with Nippon's proposed $14.9-billion acquisition of U.S. Steel, originally announced at the end of 2023.
The Biden administration said last year that&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/07/39613777/amid-opposition-from-biden-and-workers-nippon-steel-vc-returns-to-discuss-us-steel-acquisition" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">it was &#8220;vital&#8221;</a>&nbsp;that U.S. Steel remained a domestically operated American steel company. The proposed acquisition had become a major topic of discussion leading up to the&nbsp;presidential election in November.
X Price Action: <a href="http://benzinga.com/quote/X">U.S. Steel shares</a> were down 11.39% after-hours, trading at $39.98 at the time of publication Wednesday, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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US Steel Stock Tumbles As Trump Says 'We Don't Want To See It Go To Japan'

Ancora Holdings, A Stockholder Of United States Steel, Announced That It Is Withdrawing Its Nomination Of Director Candidates For Election At The 2025 Annual Meeting Of Stockholders Due To Apparent Momentum Related To The $55 Per Share Sale To Nippon Steel Corporation

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<li>After Aggressively Attempting to Undermine the Nippon Steel Transaction, Ancora Has Flip-Flopped and Claims to Now Support the Deal</li>
<li>New Presidential Memorandum Validates the Unwavering Commitment of U. S. Steel's Board to Finish the Job and Deliver Significant Investment from Nippon Steel – in the Face of Ancora's Wrongheaded Attempt to Undermine U. S. Steel's Pursuit of Revisiting the CFIUS Process</li>
<li>Ancora's "Plan" is Contradictory, Full of Unfounded Assumptions and Mimics Cleveland-Cliffs' Failed Strategy</li>
<li>Urges Stockholders to Vote on the WHITE Proxy Card "FOR" U. S. Steel's 10 Director Nominees TODAY</li>
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Reported Earlier, U. S. Steel Criticizes Ancora's Unrealistic $75 Per Share Claims, Highlights Strong Support For Nippon Steel Deal

In the current market session, United States Steel Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/X#NYSE">X</a>) stock price is at $44.27, after a 0.53% decrease. However, over the past month, the company's stock increased by 19.44%, and in the past year, by 3.88%. Shareholders might be interested in knowing whether the stock is overvalued, even if the company is not performing up to par in the current session. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744135223_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>Comparing United States Steel P/E Against Its Peers</h3>
The P/E ratio is used by long-term shareholders to assess the company's market performance against aggregate market data, historical earnings, and the industry at large. A lower P/E could indicate that shareholders do not expect the stock to perform better in the future or it could mean that the company is undervalued. 
United States Steel has a lower P/E than the aggregate P/E of 38.42 of the Metals &amp; Mining industry. Ideally, one might believe that the stock might perform worse than its peers, but it's also probable that the stock is undervalued. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744135223_1.png" alt="Guage" />

In conclusion, the price-to-earnings ratio is a useful metric for analyzing a company's market performance, but it has its limitations. While a lower P/E can indicate that a company is undervalued, it can also suggest that shareholders do not expect future growth. Additionally, the P/E ratio should not be used in isolation, as other factors such as industry trends and business cycles can also impact a company's stock price. Therefore, investors should use the P/E ratio in conjunction with other financial metrics and qualitative analysis to make informed investment decisions.

Intraday Update

Price Over Earnings Overview: United States Steel

Shares of United States Steel Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/X#NYSE">X</a>) gained 16% on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump ordered a new review of its blocked acquisition by Japan&#8217;s Nippon Steel by former President Joe Biden, citing national security concerns early this year.
What Happened: The White House <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/04/review-of-proposed-united-states-steel-corporation-acquisition/">published a memorandum</a> on Monday, ordering a review of Nippon Steel&#8217;s $14.5 billion acquisition of United States Steel Corp.
This acquisition was announced in December 2023, and was set to conclude in 2024, but was instead <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/01/42779827/joe-biden-to-decide-on-nippon-steels-14-9b-us-steel-acquisition-on-friday-amid-veto-offer-labor-concerns">blocked by President Joe Biden in January 2025</a>, just a few days before he left office.
The former President and the Committee On Foreign Investment In The United States (CFIUS) cited national security concerns while blocking the sale. There was also growing opposition from unions, primarily the United Steelworkers (USW), which factored into the decision.
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While President Trump too had initially opposed the deal, <a href="https://benzinga.com/25/03/44380592/trump-eyes-approval-of-controversial-steel-merger-nippon-and-us-steel-await-key-decision">he softened his stance</a> after meeting Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba in February. During a press conference soon after, the President stated that Nippon would not be &#8216;buying U.S. Steel&#8217; but would instead be investing heavily, and that there would be &#8216;no one with a majority ownership.&#8217;
The President has allowed 45 days for the committee to submit its recommendations on whether the aforementioned national security concerns have been mitigated by the two steel giants.
Why It Matters: The CFIUS&#8217;s outright <a href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/new-atlanticist/bidens-blocked-us-steel-deal-carries-big-risks-here-are-the-top-three/">blocking a deal that had no Chinese ownership or influence</a> was unusual, but there have been conflicting reports of Nippon Steel&#8217;s entanglements with China&#8217;s steel industry, which was enough to justify national security concerns.
Most industry experts, analysts, and observers <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Proposed_acquisition_of_U.S._Steel_by_Nippon_Steel#Policy_institutes">regarded the deal as a win-win</a>, with US Steel shareholders getting a nearly 40% premium on the stock&#8217;s prevailing market price, while the company itself getting the resources it needs to revitalize its aging blast furnaces, while also reviving America&#8217;s stagnant steel industry in the face of Chinese dumping.
On the other hand, Nippon is struggling with Japan&#8217;s declining birth rates, and while India and Southeast Asian countries do offer growth, they come with political and market uncertainties. The U.S. is currently the only developed nation with a growing steel market, which is why Nippon is willing to pay a 40% premium and put up with all this red tape.
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