Key Takeaways CMC, MT, NUE and STLD have gained over 40% YTD amid a gradual steel price recovery.CMC is leveraging acquisitions, price hikes and strong demand to boost growth and expand its market footprint.MT, STLD and NUE are investing in capacity and value-added products to drive earnings.The steel industry has navigated 2025 with a combination of price volatility, changing trade policies and uneven end-market demand. Steel prices have swung widely through the year as a slowdown in top consumer China, U. ...