Stock Track | Century Aluminum Plunges 9.56% Pre-Market Following 9M Share Block Trade at Lower End of Range

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Shares of Century Aluminum (CENX) tumbled 9.56% in pre-market trading on Tuesday, following news of a significant block trade priced at the lower end of its expected range. The aluminum producer's stock faced heavy selling pressure after 9 million shares were sold in a block trade priced at $30.65 per share.

The block trade, managed solely by Morgan Stanley, was priced at the bottom of the anticipated deal range of $30.65 to $31.65. This pricing suggests potentially weaker demand for Century Aluminum shares, contributing to the sharp decline in the stock's value before the market opened.

Investors appear to be reacting negatively to this large-scale sale, interpreting it as a possible sign of insider selling or institutional investors reducing their positions in the company. The pre-market plunge highlights the market's sensitivity to large block trades, especially when priced at the lower end of expectations, and underscores the challenges Century Aluminum may face in maintaining investor confidence in the near term.

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