Stock Track | Alcoa Soars 5.09% Intraday on Aluminum Supply Disruptions in Middle East

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Alcoa's stock surged 5.09% during intraday trading on Tuesday, as aluminum prices climbed following attacks on production facilities in the Gulf region.

Aluminum supply is facing significant disruptions after attacks impacted plants operated by Aluminium Bahrain and Emirates Global Aluminium. These events have pushed aluminum prices on the London Metal Exchange higher, with the three-month contract rising 4% to $3,428.50 a metric ton. Analysts note that the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz has eroded customer inventories, leaving the market vulnerable to further supply shocks.

Jefferies analyst Christopher LaFemina highlighted that Alcoa, as one of the world's largest aluminum producers, stands to be a major beneficiary of these developments. The supply disruptions in the Middle East are pushing metal prices to a four-year high, which could lead to meaningful earnings upgrades for the company.

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