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Steel Dynamics

Steel Dynamics is the fifth largest producer of carbon steel products in United States.

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Basic Materials Sector Wrap

The Basic Materials sector (XLB) held steady on a trading day that saw S&P 500 drop 0.

6%.The ETF is trading at 0.7% of its 50-day moving average and 102.9% above its 200-day moving average.Universal Forest Products (NASDAQ:UFPI) was a significant gainer in the sector, rising 8.2%. The stock closed at $34.98 with 349,392 shares moving. The stock traded in a range of $34.65 to $37.47. Share price is up, having risen 30 cents (0.9%) from $34.68 on March 20, 2012.Steel Dynamics (NASDAQ:STLD) was a major loser in the sector. Its price dropped 5.5% (-76 cents) to close at $13.12, as five million shares moved. The stock traded in a range of $13.07 to $13.89. The stock has been sinking in the last two months, down $2.37 (-15.3%) from a price of $15.49 on February 21, 2012.Chemtura Corporation (NYSE:CHMT) rose 5.3% to close at $17.36, crossing its 50-day moving average of $16.50. Meanwhile, Valhi (NYSE:VHI) dropped 4.3% to close at $51.16, moving below its 200-day moving average or $56.11.First...

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