Investopedia: Schnitzer's Results Are Better, But The Challenges Are Still Significant

All parts of the steel cycle have been volatile lately, as investors fret over demand for steel from ArcelorMittal (NYSE:MT) and Nucor (NYSE:NUE) and the demand for inputs like met coal, iron ore, and scrap steel. While improving economic conditions and a possible revival in North American commercial construction may seem to augur well for Schnitzer Steel (Nasdaq:SCHN), investors shouldn't ignore the significant long-term challenges of this leading scrap processor.

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