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Zacks Bull and Bear of the Day Highlights: Cliffs Natural Resources Inc
posted on
Apr 08, 2010 06:41PM
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Bull of the Day:
Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. (NYSE: CLF) is the largest producer of iron ore pellets in the U.S. Cliffs' increasing international iron ore exposure, recovery in its coal business and longer-term diversification into the chromium business are huge positives for the stock.
The company focuses on growing its international exposure in the face of a consistent decline in North American production. The Wabush acquisition is consistent with this approach, as production from this mine will be sold primarily in Europe.
The company has recently raised its iron ore and coal sales and production volumes with steel demand recovering in the last couple of months. Separately, Cliffs has also enhanced its financial flexibility by raising about $347 million through equity followed by compensation reductions, which should result in annual savings of $37 million.
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What are the going to do with that $ 347,000,000 ??