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Higher aluminum prices are powering one former Dow component. Here's how to buy for less

CNBC Top Stories May 18, 2026 · 3:09 pm Read Original
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Higher aluminum prices are powering one former Dow component. Here's how to buy for less

Despite elevated aluminum production costs and shipment timing issues, Alcoa (AA) is strongly capitalizing on structurally higher prices.

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Published May 18, 2026 · 3:09 pm
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