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United States Steel

United States Steel Corp operates primarily in the United States but also has a steelmaking capacity in Slovakia. The company's operating segments include North American Flat-Rolled (Flat-Rolled), Mini Mill, U. S. Steel Europe (USSE), and Tubular Products (Tubular). The Flat-Rolled segment includes U. S. Steel's integrated steel plants and equity investees in North America involved in the production of slabs, strip mill plates, sheets, and tin mill products, as well as all iron ore and coke production facilities in the United States. It primarily serves North American customers in the service center, conversion, transportation, construction, container, and appliance, and electrical markets.

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President Joe Biden prioritized <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/25/01/43054504/biden-commutes-sentences-of-nearly-2500-convicted-of-non-violent-drug-offenses-no-mention-of-cannabis-prisoners">freeing non-violent drug offenders</a> during his final few days in the White House, but TikTok? That's President-elect Donald Trump's problem now. 
According to the <a href="https://apnews.com/article/tiktok-ban-trump-executive-order-1e95d9836bf6f8c0c245ed1c3234d968">Associated Press</a>, Biden has no intention of enforcing the ban, which takes effect on his last full day in office, Jan. 19, and one day <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/01/42995328/trump-inauguration-from-elon-musk-jeff-bezos-to-barack-obama-george-bush-and-bill-clinton-who-all-will-attend">before Trump&#8217;s inauguration</a>.
With a deadline looming, the app's fate lands in the hands of the so-called People's Bid for TikTok—backed by none other than Kevin O'Leary of &#8220;Shark Tank&#8221; and billionaire Frank McCourt. Apparently, TikTok's U.S. assets are still up for grabs, but no word yet on the price tag or whether a deal can realistically get done <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/social-media/25/01/43060894/supreme-court-upholds-tiktok-ban-ahead-of-trumps-inauguration">in a few days</a>.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Bankruptcy Block</h2>
Joann Inc. is stitching together a bankruptcy plan for the second time within 12 months. The Ohio-based fabric and crafts retailer is seeking a buyer for its portfolio of some 800 stores. 
Gordon Brothers Retail Partners emerged as the &#8220;stalking horse&#8221; bidder, but Joann remains hopeful for better offers—perhaps from someone who knows how to thread the needle.
Previously, the 82-year-old retailer was under the stewardship of private equity firm Leonard Green &amp; Partners, which acquired it via a $1.6 billion leveraged buyout in 2011. The firm buried the company under a pile of debt (<a href="https://wolfstreet.com/2024/03/18/brick-and-mortar-meltdown-fells-another-retailer-joann-inc-files-for-bankruptcy-3-years-after-ipo/">reportedly</a> $921 million in long-term debt as of Oct. 31, 2020) and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/21/03/20048728/ipo-preview-roblox-coupang-joann-lead-busy-week-of-offerings">sent it public in 2021</a>. 
Joann went private again in <a href="https://apnews.com/article/joann-bankruptcy-chapter-11-filing-75093d4032907c59a45e472dd4e23229">March</a> 2024 while under Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The company managed to reduce its $1 billion total debt by about $500 million at the time.
Despite efforts to save itself last year, Joann is joining the growing quilt of recent retail casualties: Party City, Big Lots, LL Flooring, The Body Shop and The Container Store <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/legal/24/12/42710619/deal-dispatch-party-city-wraps-big-lots-goes-bust-container-store-continues">to name a few</a>.
Kirkland &amp; Ellis is handling legal matters, while Centerview Partners LLC offers financial advice. Alvarez &amp; Marsal North America, LLC is overseeing the restructuring process.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">New On The Block</h2>
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<li>Investment firm KKR &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KKR#NYSE">KKR</a>) hired Goldman Sachs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>) to run an auction for its minority stake in Philippine fintech company Maya, Reuters reported. </li>
<li>New York-headquartered KKR owns more than 20% of Maya and the potential sale, if it goes through, could value Maya at more than $2 billion, one of the sources said.</li>
<li>DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DD#NYSE">DD</a>) is looking to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/large-cap/25/01/43028181/chemical-company-dupont-electronics-business-separation-retains-water-business">jettison its electronics business</a>. The Wilmington, Delaware-based company expects the transaction to be completed by Nov. 1. DuPont also decided to retain its water business after evaluating strategic alternatives.</li>
<li>Ingevity Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NGVT#NYSE">NGVT</a>) is shopping its Performance Chemicals Industrial Specialties segment, which includes divesting parts of its North Charleston, South Carolina site. The company hopes to improve earnings cash flow and conclude the review process by year-end. Whether a transaction comes about <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/01/43027745/ingevity-explores-strategic-options-for-performance-chemicals-segment-to-strengthen-portfolio-projects-fy24-revenue-at-1-40-billion">remains to be seen</a>. </li>
<li>S&amp;W Seed Company (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SANW#NASDAQ">SANW</a>) is up for sale. It&#8217;s also considering a merger or recapitalization as part of a larger strategic review. The Longmont, Colorado-based company has already sold its Australia subsidiary. &#8220;We continue to support all initiatives that optimize shareholder value and will consider the full range of potential strategic alternatives to ensure S&amp;W Seed is best positioned for future success,&#8221; chairman Alan Willits said.</li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Updates From The Block</h2>
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<li>Lourenco Goncalves raised eyebrows during a Monday press conference. According to <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-01-14/cliffs-ceo-rips-evil-japan-and-doubles-down-on-america-first">Bloomberg</a>, the CEO of Cleveland-Cliffs Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLF#NYSE">CLF</a>) called Japan, a U.S. ally, &#8220;evil&#8221; and accused it of teaching China harmful practices like dumping and overproduction. His comments came as Cleveland-Cliffs eyes a new bid for U.S. Steel (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/X#NYSE">X</a>), following Biden&#8217;s decision to block Nippon Steel&#8216;s (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NPSCY#OTC">NPSCY</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/01/42787508/biden-blocks-14-9b-us-steel-takeover-shares-plunge">$14 billion acquisition attempt</a>. While positioning his company as a potential buyer, Goncalves&#8217; rhetoric escalated tensions within the steel industry. Nippon is now looking to Trump to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/01/42994950/nippon-steel-eyes-trump-administration-to-revive-15b-us-steel-deal-blocked-by-biden-well-do-whatever-it-takes">help close the deal</a>. </li>
<li>T-Mobile (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMUS#NASDAQ">TMUS</a>) will buy Vistar Media for $600 million. The telecom company expects the deal to strengthen its advertising business, Reuters reported. </li>
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Deals in the biotech and pharmaceutical sectors piled up this week. Here&#8217;s a sample of Benzinga&#8217;s coverage:
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<li>Biogen Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIIB#NASDAQ">BIIB</a>) submitted an unsolicited bid to acquire all of the outstanding shares of Sage Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SAGE#NASDAQ">SAGE</a>) that it does not already own <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42957657/biogens-push-for-sage-therapeutics-could-strengthen-its-neurology-strategy-analysts-say">for $7.22 per share</a>. Goldman Sachs analyst Salveen Richter believes the proposal makes strategic sense, considering the financial success of the Zurzuvae launch for postpartum depression (PPD).</li>
<li>GSK plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GSK#NYSE">GSK</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42950025/gsk-to-buy-us-based-stomach-cancer-drug-developer-for-over-1-billion">agreed to acquire</a> IDRx, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company focused on precision therapeutics for gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST), for $1 billion. The deal may require an additional $150 million from GSK after certain regulatory approval milestones. </li>
<li>Eli Lilly (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>) scooped up Scorpion Therapeutics&#8217; early-stage <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42949261/eli-lilly-scoops-up-scorpion-therapeutics-early-stage-cancer-program-for-25-billion">cancer program for $2.5 billion</a>. </li>
<li>Like Bristol-Myers Squibb (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMY#NYSE">BMY</a>) and AbbVie Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABBV#NYSE">ABBV</a>), Johnson &amp; Johnson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JNJ#NYSE">JNJ</a>) is seeking to bolster its neuropsychiatric portfolio<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/25/01/42948170/like-bristol-myers-squibb-and-abbvie-johnson-johnson-seeks-to-bolster-neuropsychiatric-portfolio-with-15-billion-deal"> with a $15 billion deal</a></li>
<li>Crown Laboratories (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCK#NYSE">CCK</a>) offered to acquire all outstanding common shares of Revance Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RVNC#NASDAQ">RVNC</a>) at $3.10 per share.</li>
<li>Salarius Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLRX#NASDAQ">SLRX</a>) agreed to a deal with Decoy Therapeutics, a preclinical biotech focused on peptide conjugate therapeutics. The merged entity will target unmet needs in respiratory diseases and GI oncology.</li>
<li>Lantheus Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LNTH#NASDAQ">LNTH</a>) strengthens its radiopharmaceutical position with<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/m-a/25/01/42937565/lantheus-strengthens-radiopharmaceutical-leadership-with-350m-acquisition-of-life-molecular-imaging"> $350 million acquisition of Life Molecular Imaging</a>.</li>
</ul>
For last week&#8217;s edition of Deal Dispatch, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/ma/25/01/42921113/deal-dispatch-td-bank-charles-schwab-eyenovia-smart-share-hit-auction-block">click here</a>.
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JP Morgan analyst Bill Peterson maintains United States Steel (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/X#NYSE">X</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $44 to $40.

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Trump Treasury Pick Bessent Says If U.S. Steel-Nippon Steel Merger Returns To CFIUS Review, Panel Will Conduct Same Review As It Always Does

According to&nbsp;Reuters,&nbsp;Nippon Steel&nbsp;(OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NPSCY#OTC">NPSCY</a>) is eager to engage&nbsp;with&nbsp;Donald Trump&#8216;s incoming administration to finalize a takeover of&nbsp;U.S. Steel&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/X#NYSE">X</a>). This comes after&nbsp;President Joe Biden blocked a&nbsp;$14.9 billion acquisition, leading to lawsuits filed by both companies.
What Happened: In&nbsp;an opinion <a href="https://www.wsj.com/opinion/nippon-steel-and-us-steel-why-were-suing-biden-over-deal-blocking-bb6ed1e1?mod=opinion_lead_pos11">piece</a> in the&nbsp;Wall Street Journal on Wednesday,&nbsp;Takahiro Mori, vice chairman of Nippon Steel, expressed the company&#8217;s determination to pursue the transaction.
&#8220;Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel&nbsp;will do whatever it takes&nbsp;to close this transaction,&#8221; Mori stated, emphasizing their strong legal position and anticipation of court proceedings.
Trump is set to assume&nbsp;office on Monday. Enforcement of&nbsp;Biden&#8217;s order, which mandated the unwinding of the deal within 30 days, has been postponed until June due to the legal challenge. Mori highlighted the importance of&nbsp;partnerships with the new administration&nbsp;to bolster U.S. Steel for the benefit of American stakeholders.
Meanwhile,&nbsp;Cleveland-Cliffs&nbsp;is collaborating with&nbsp;Nucor&nbsp;to potentially present an all-cash bid for U.S. Steel, as reported by Reuters. Mori reiterated Japan&#8217;s alliance with the U.S. and dismissed national security concerns regarding the takeover.
Why It Matters: The legal battle between&nbsp;Nippon Steel&nbsp;and the Biden administration over the blocked acquisition of&nbsp;U.S. Steel&nbsp;has been ongoing. In early January,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/01/42870745/nippon-steel-ceo-slams-tariffs-defends-15-billion-us-steel-merger-amid-national-security-concerns-we-never-think-that-industry-can-become-stronger-through-tariffs-alone">Nippon Steel CEO Eiji Hashimoto</a>&nbsp;criticized tariffs as insufficient for strengthening the U.S. steel industry and defended the merger, arguing it would enhance U.S. national security by creating a more robust company.
The lawsuit filed by Nippon Steel challenges the Biden administration&#8217;s decision, claiming it violated constitutional due process rights. Legal experts suggest that this lawsuit might extend the timeline for the deal, allowing for alternative deal structures. The opposition from Biden was reportedly aimed at securing union support in Pennsylvania, a key state in the political landscape.
Price Action: United States Steel was up by 1.37% in overnight trading on Robinhood at 2:43 am ET.
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Nippon Steel Eyes Trump Administration To Revive $15B US Steel Deal Blocked By Biden: 'We'll Do Whatever It Takes'

United States Steel Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/X#NYSE">X</a>) stock is trading higher Monday following a report that Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLF#NYSE">CLF</a>) will partner with Nucor Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NUE#NYSE">NUE</a>) to make a potential bid to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/m-a/25/01/42947291/the-offer-would-be-in-the-high-30sshare-cleveland-cliffs-would-purchase-all-of-u-s-steel-for-all-cas">acquire the company</a>.
The Details: According to <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/01/13/cleveland-cliffs-partnering-with-nucor-on-potential-bid-for-us-steel-sources-say.html">CNBC</a>, Cleveland-Cliffs plans to make a bid to acquire U.S. Steel in an all-cash deal, valuing the company at over $30 per share. As part of the planned deal, U.S. Steel&#8217;s headquarters would remain in Pittsburgh and Cleveland-Cliffs would subsequently sell the Big River Steel subsidiary to Nucor.
Japanese-owned Nippon proposed a $14.9-billion takeover deal at the end of 2023, under which the company would purchase U.S. Steel for $55 per share. The deal was blocked by the Biden administration following a review by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS).
President Joe Biden has made it clear that he believes U.S. Steel should remain American-owned. He has also cited national security concerns and emphasized the importance of a strong domestic steel industry.
Nippon is now suing the Biden administration over the decision to block the acquisition. Additionally, Nippon and U.S. Steel have filed lawsuits against Cleveland-Cliffs, its CEO Lourenco Goncalves and United Steelworkers President David McCall, accusing them of conspiring to prevent the deal.
Cleveland-Cliffs is reportedly considering making an offer in the high $30s per share. U.S. Steel shares jumped more than 8% on the news before pulling back slightly. 
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X Price Action: At the time of writing, U.S. Steel shares were up 6.16% at $36.37, according to data from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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What's Going On With United States Steel Shares Monday?

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'U.S. Steel Stock Jumps On Report Of Possible Bid From Cleveland-cliffs And Nucor; Company Will Be Holding A Press Conference At 1 p.m. ET' - Axios

U.S. stocks were mixed, with the Dow Jones index gaining over 200 points on Monday.
Shares of Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ITCI#NASDAQ">ITCI</a>) rose sharply during Monday's session after Johnson &amp; Johnson agreed to acquire the company for $132.00 per share in cash for a total equity value of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/25/01/42948170/like-bristol-myers-squibb-and-abbvie-johnson-johnson-seeks-to-bolster-neuropsychiatric-portfolio-with-15-billion-deal">approximately $14.6 billion</a>.
With this agreement, Johnson &amp; Johnson adds Intra-Cellular Therapies' Caplyta (lumateperone), a once-daily oral therapy approved to treat adults with schizophrenia, as well as depressive episodes associated with bipolar I or II disorder (bipolar depression), as a monotherapy and adjunctive therapy with lithium or valproate.
Intra-Cellular Therapies shares jumped 34.6% to $127.62 on Monday.
Here are some other big stocks recording gains in today's session.
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<li>Sage Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SAGE#NASDAQ">SAGE</a>) shares jumped 35.5% to $7.52. On Friday, Sage Therapeutics confirmed that Biogen Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIIB#NASDAQ">BIIB</a>) submitted an unsolicited, nonbinding proposal to acquire all of the outstanding shares of Sage Therapeutics not already owned by Biogen for $7.22 per share.</li>
<li>Standard BioTools Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LAB#NYSE">LAB</a>) gained 24% to $2.0250 after the company announced preliminary fourth-quarter and FY24 financial results.</li>
<li>LSB Industries, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LXU#NYSE">LXU</a>) rose 21% to $9.00 after Piper Sandler upgraded the stock from Underweight to Overweight and raised its price target from $9 to $11.</li>
<li>agilon health, inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AGL#NYSE">AGL</a>) gained 17% to $2.86.</li>
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United States Steel shares are trading higher amid a report that Cleveland-Cliffs will partner with Nucor to make a potential bid for the company.

The Offer Would Be In The High $30s/Share; Cleveland-Cliffs Would Purchase All Of U.S. Steel For All Cash And Then Sell Off The Big River Steel Subsidiary To Nucor

Cleveland-Cliffs Partners With Nucor In Potential Bid For U.S. Steel

Investors with significant funds have taken a bearish position in United States Steel (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/X#NYSE">X</a>), a development that retail traders should be aware of.
This was brought to our attention today through our monitoring of publicly accessible options data at Benzinga. The exact nature of these investors remains a mystery, but such a major move in X usually indicates foreknowledge of upcoming events.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner identified 12 options transactions for United States Steel. This is an unusual occurrence. The sentiment among these large-scale traders is mixed, with 25% being bullish and 50% bearish. Of all the options we discovered, 11 are puts, valued at $424,759, and there was a single call, worth $47,500.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $23.0 and $40.0 for United States Steel, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for United States Steel options trades today is 20168.4 with a total volume of 14,546.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for United States Steel's big money trades within a strike price range of $23.0 to $40.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>United States Steel 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736367915_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

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<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
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<td>X</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$10.75</td>
<td>$10.4</td>
<td>$10.4</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$72.8K</td>
<td>26.5K</td>
<td>0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>X</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/07/25</td>
<td>$1.09</td>
<td>$0.95</td>
<td>$1.09</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$53.1K</td>
<td>160</td>
<td>114</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>X</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$1.54</td>
<td>$1.39</td>
<td>$1.54</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$48.2K</td>
<td>3.9K</td>
<td>715</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>X</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/10/25</td>
<td>$11.2</td>
<td>$9.5</td>
<td>$9.5</td>
<td>$23.00</td>
<td>$47.5K</td>
<td>110</td>
<td>100</td>
</tr>
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<td>X</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$1.6</td>
<td>$1.31</td>
<td>$1.48</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$44.4K</td>
<td>3.9K</td>
<td>6.4K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About United States Steel</h3>
United States Steel Corp operates primarily in the United States but also has a steelmaking capacity in Slovakia. The company's operating segments include North American Flat-Rolled (Flat-Rolled), Mini Mill, U. S. Steel Europe (USSE), and Tubular Products (Tubular). The Flat-Rolled segment includes U. S. Steel's integrated steel plants and equity investees in North America involved in the production of slabs, strip mill plates, sheets, and tin mill products, as well as all iron ore and coke production facilities in the United States. It primarily serves North American customers in the service center, conversion, transportation, construction, container, and appliance, and electrical markets.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding United States Steel, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Current Position of United States Steel</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 4,222,969, the price of X is down -1.44% at $32.82. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 22 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On United States Steel</h3>
In the last month, 2 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $40.0.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Jefferies keeps a Buy rating on United States Steel with a target price of $40. 
&#x2A; An analyst from BMO Capital has decided to maintain their Outperform rating on United States Steel, which currently sits at a price target of $40. 
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Kevin O&#8217;Leary, the outspoken investor and business owner, has some strong words for President Joe Biden. O&#8217;Leary called <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/01/42787508/biden-blocks-14-9b-us-steel-takeover-shares-plunge">Biden&#8217;s decision to block</a> the almost $15 billion sale of U.S. Steel (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/X#NYSE">X</a>) to Japan&#8217;s Nippon Steel (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NPSCY#OTC">NPSCY</a>) a &#8220;mistake&#8221; and accused the government of &#8220;picking winners and losers, one specific company over another.&#8221;
The proposed deal, which had been in the works for over a year, involved Nippon Steel making significant investments in U.S. Steel to modernize its operations and ensure its survival amid tough foreign competition. But Biden stopped the deal because he was worried it could hurt U.S. security. This decision has led to many arguments.
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O&#8217;Leary was direct in his criticism. &#8220;You want to make America the number one destination for capital all around the world,&#8221; he said during a recent Fox Business <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SsvbFP1PquA">interview</a>. &#8220;You want them to bring their dollars and build plants and equipment in the United States because it's the most competitive and largest economy. You do not want to mess with that.&#8221;
Biden, on the other hand, stated that keeping U.S. Steel domestically owned is essential for national security and resilient supply chains: &#8220;Steel production – and the steelworkers who produce it – are the backbone of our nation.&#8221;
However, O&#8217;Leary argued that Nippon Steel had already pledged to invest up to $15 billion to upgrade U.S. Steel&#8217;s plants, create jobs and ensure steel production met American standards. This is exactly what you want, O&#8217;Leary said. &#8220;The number one export of the United States isn't steel, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/09/40692513/theres-a-reason-people-go-through-barbed-wire-to-get-here-says-kevin-oleary-we-cant-afford-polic">it's the American dream</a>. You should always want your money here first.&#8221;
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After Biden's decision, U.S. Steel's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/01/42780788/us-steel-tumbles-nearly-10-in-overnight-trading-on-robinhood-as-biden-reportedly-plans-to-block-149b-nippon-steel-merger">stock value dropped</a>. The company and Nippon Steel released a joint statement saying the decision was unfair and against the law. U.S. Steel's CEO, David Burritt, went further, calling the move "shameful and corrupt." He said Biden's actions insulted Japan, a close ally and gave an advantage to competitors in China.
Meanwhile, supporters of Biden's move, including the powerful United Steelworkers union, celebrated it, saying, &#8220;We're grateful for President Biden's willingness to take bold action to maintain a strong domestic steel industry.&#8221; Pennsylvania's Gov. Josh Shapiro also praised the decision and urged U.S. Steel to focus on keeping jobs in the state.
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Critics worry that blocking the deal could have bigger consequences. Nippon Steel had promised to keep U.S. Steel's headquarters in Pittsburgh, ensure Americans stayed in charge and prioritize steel production for U.S. needs. They said the deal would have helped U.S. Steel compete against cheaper steel from countries like China.
O&#8217;Leary remains adamant that the move hurts America's reputation as a destination for global investment. "This is counterproductive," he said. &#8220;I hope that actually Trump overturns this."
In his 2024 campaign, however, President-elect Donald Trump also rejected the deal and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/24/12/42295766/u-s-steel-stock-falls-as-trump-pledges-to-block-nippon-steel-acquisition">pledged to thwart it</a> in favor of reviving U.S. Steel <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42281749/trump-says-he-will-make-us-steel-great-again-through-tariffs-cautions-nippon-steel-buyer-beware">through tariffs and tax breaks</a>.
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Eiji Hashimoto, CEO of&nbsp;Nippon Steel (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NISTF#OTC">NISTF</a>) (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NPSCY#OTC">NPSCY</a>), has criticized tariffs as insufficient for strengthening the U.S. steel industry. 
What Happened: Hashimoto is pursuing legal action to prompt a review of his proposed $15 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/X#NYSE">X</a>) by the incoming Trump administration. This comes after President Joe Biden blocked the takeover last week, citing national security concerns, Financial Times <a href="https://www.ft.com/content/01a9fd91-d277-479c-93de-64f95d856891">reported</a> on Wednesday.
Hashimoto, speaking in Tokyo, argued that the merger would bolster&nbsp;U.S. national security by creating&nbsp;a more robust company. 
He stated, &#8220;We&nbsp;don't think there is any&nbsp;other route that can strengthen&nbsp;the U.S. steel industry more&nbsp;than this deal. We never think that industry can become stronger through tariffs alone."
The legal cases filed on Monday claim Biden&#8217;s decision constitutes &#8220;wrongful interference.&#8221;
The debate centers on whether a Japanese acquisition of US Steel would weaken the industry or enhance it through capital and technology. Biden&#8217;s order gives the companies 30 days to abandon the deal&nbsp;unless the Committee on Foreign&nbsp;Investment in the U.S. (CFIUS) grants an extension. Hashimoto urged Cfius to reconsider under a new administration, aiming for another review.
Legal experts suggest the&nbsp;challenge to the CFIUS process&nbsp;may be difficult due to broad national security definitions. However, the case tests the limits of the Executive Branch&#8217;s authority over foreign investments.
Why It Matters: The decision by President Biden to block the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/01/42787508/biden-blocks-14-9b-us-steel-takeover-shares-plunge">$14.9 billion acquisition</a> of&nbsp;U.S. Steel&nbsp;by&nbsp;Nippon Steel Corp.&nbsp;was announced on Jan. 3, 2025. The administration cited concerns that foreign ownership could jeopardize national security and disrupt essential supply chains. The White House emphasized the vital role of steel in maintaining the nation's infrastructure, defense, and industrial base.
Following this, Nippon Steel filed a lawsuit on Jan. 6, 2025, challenging the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/01/42835417/nippon-steels-lawsuit-against-biden-administration-may-extend-us-steel-deal-timeline">Biden administration&#8217;s decision</a>. The lawsuit alleges that the President&#8217;s opposition was influenced by political motives, particularly to gain union support in Pennsylvania. Legal experts indicate that while the lawsuit faces significant hurdles, it might extend the timeline for the deal, allowing for potential alternative arrangements.&nbsp;
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Nippon Steel CEO Slams Tariffs, Defends $15 Billion US Steel Merger Amid National Security Concerns: 'We Never Think That Industry Can Become Stronger Through Tariffs Alone'

United States Steel shares are trading higher after Nippon Steel announced that it is going to continue to pursue a takeover of the company.

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Nippon Steel Corp.&#8217;s (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NPSCY#OTC">NPSCY</a>) lawsuit challenging President Joe Biden&#8216;s block of its $14.9 billion acquisition of US Steel Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/X#NYSE">X</a>) faces steep legal hurdles but could buy time for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/01/42806543/cleveland-cliffs-ceo-predicted-bidens-block-149b-nippon-steel-us-steel-deal-months-before-action">alternative deal structures</a>, legal experts say.
The Japanese steelmaker filed suit Monday claiming Biden violated constitutional due process rights by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/01/42825094/us-steel-nippon-steel-sue-biden-administration-cleveland-cliffs-union-in-response-to-blocked-merger">prejudging the deal</a> through the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States review. 
The companies allege Biden&#8217;s March opposition aimed to secure union support in Pennsylvania before leaving the ticket.
While courts typically defer to executive branch national security decisions, the lawsuit could extend negotiations beyond the current 30-day unwinding period through Jun. 18, when regulatory approvals expire, reported Reuters. This extension might prove crucial as former President Donald Trump, who initially opposed the deal, could take office in 2025.
&#8220;The lawsuit will give them more time to negotiate with the new administration or find alternatives that are acceptable,&#8221; said Nick Klein, national security lawyer at DLA Piper, though he called the legal challenge &#8220;an uphill battle.&#8221; 
The White House denies allegations of political motivation in blocking the merger. 
Price Action: United States Steel stock closed at $32.95 on Monday, up 8.17% for the day. In after-hours trading, the stock gained an additional 0.58%. Over the past year, the stock has declined by 32.05%, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">data from Benzinga Pro</a>. Nippon Steel stock is currently trading at JPY 3,106, down 1.65% at the time of writing. Over the past year, it has dropped 6.98%.
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Nippon Steel's Lawsuit Against Biden Administration May Extend US Steel Deal Timeline

United States Steel Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/X#NYSE">X</a>) and Nippon Steel Corp. have filed lawsuits against the Biden administration in response to President Joe Biden&#8217;s blocking of the steelmakers&#8217; <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/01/42787508/biden-blocks-14-9b-us-steel-takeover-shares-plunge">$14.9 billion deal</a>.
What Happened: U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel filed multiple lawsuits on Monday in response to what the companies said is &#8220;wrongful interference&#8221; with Nippon&#8217;s proposed acquisition of U.S. Steel.
The companies are pushing to get the federal court to reconsider Biden&#8217;s decision so they can once again attempt to get the deal approved. U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel believe Biden&#8217;s decision was the result of a politically driven sham national security review, per Reuters.
U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel filed a lawsuit in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit alleging violation of the Constitutional guarantee of due process and statutory procedural requirements, as well as unlawful political influence.
The companies also filed a second lawsuit against Cleveland-Cliffs Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLF#NYSE">CLF</a>), Cliffs&#8217; CEO Lourenco Goncalves and USW President David McCall for alleged illegal and coordinated actions aimed at preventing the transaction and attempting to undermine the companies ability to compete.
&#8220;Today&#8217;s legal actions demonstrate Nippon Steel&#8217;s and U. S. Steel&#8217;s continued commitment to completing the Transaction — despite political interference with the CFIUS process and the racketeering and monopolistic conspiracies of Cleveland-Cliffs and USW President David McCall — for the benefit of all stakeholders, including U. S. Steel&#8217;s shareholders, who will receive the agreed upon $55.00 per share upon the Transaction closing,&#8221; the companies said in a statement.
&#8220;We remain confident that the Transaction is the best path forward to secure the future of U. S. Steel — and we will vigorously defend our rights to achieve this objective.&#8221;
The lawsuit also names Janet Yellen, in her official capacity as secretary of the Treasury and chairperson of CFIUS, and Merrick Garland, in his official capacity as U.S. attorney general.
Benzinga reached out to the Justice Department, Cleveland-Cliffs and the USW for comment.
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The proposed $14.9-billion takeover deal was announced at the end of 2023. Biden said last year that&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/07/39613777/amid-opposition-from-biden-and-workers-nippon-steel-vc-returns-to-discuss-us-steel-acquisition" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">it was "vital"</a>&nbsp;that U.S. Steel remained a domestically operated American steel company. The proposed acquisition had become a major topic of discussion leading up to the&nbsp;presidential election in November.&nbsp;
The companies alleged in the lawsuit that Biden was politically motivated to squash the deal to &#8220;curry favor with the USW leadership in Pennsylvania in his bid for reelection.&#8221;
&#8220;As a result of President Biden&#8217;s undue influence to advance his political agenda, the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States failed to conduct a good faith, national security-focused regulatory review process,&#8221;&nbsp;the companies alleged.
President-elect Donald Trump has also opposed the deal, voicing that the company should remain American-owned. In a post on Truth Social on Monday, Trump indicated that U.S. Steel is poised to become a &#8220;much more profitable&#8221; company due to tariffs. 
Trump<a href="https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/113781647532063909"> said</a>, &#8220;Wouldn't it be nice to have U.S. Steel, once the greatest company in the World, lead the charge toward greatness again? It can all happen very quickly!&#8221;
U.S. Steel shares are down about 34% over the past year. The stock was up 4.73% at $31.91 at publication Monday, while Cleveland-Cliffs shares were up more than 4.42% at $9.92, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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