Nucor Corporation (NUE) and Steel Dynamics, Inc. (STLD) are two of the top steel producers in the United States, often regarded as bellwethers for the domestic steel industry. Both have strong domestic footprints and play crucial roles in supplying steel for construction, automotive and industrial markets. With their similar business models and exposure to U.S. steel demand, they are natural candidates for a head-to-head comparison. Especially with U.S. steel prices rebounding sharply this year after hittin ...