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The Motley Fool July 8, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Posco Keeps Rolling While the steel business seems to be heading to near-term implosion, this Korean giant keeps humming. Long-term investors will likely come out just fine, but more short-term-oriented investors might want to steer clear of steel for just a bit longer.
The Motley Fool November 11, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Mittal Might Be Mighty Steel is going through some aches and pains, but value is still value. With growing self-sufficiency in coal and iron, Mittal is focusing on becoming a low-cost producer. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool May 2, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	X Is Still in a Good Spot Perhaps not the best steel company, U.S. Steel nevertheless looks pretty solid. The company is worth a good look from anybody looking to add steel to his or her portfolio.
The Motley Fool April 12, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	The Challenge to Grow POSCO Sustainable growth will depend upon rational markets. And while results from Korea's largest steelmaker didn't look all that positive, there's something to be said for doing less poorly than you could have.
The Motley Fool January 19, 2010 David Lee Smith	Benefiting From China's Hunger for Steel With China leading the parade, steel and its raw materials are on the march.
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The Motley Fool August 12, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Don't Blame It on Rio In a volatile environment, Companhia Vale do Rio Doce (CVRD) continues to profit from iron ore. The stock is not as cheap as it has been, but it doesn't really look overpriced just yet.
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