0816 GMT - Norsk Hydro is well-placed to take advantage of elevated aluminum prices, RBC analyst Marina Calero writes. With the Middle East conflict showing no signs of de-escalating, supply risks are mounting. The region is home to 9% of global production, and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz makes it challenging, if not impossible, to export production and import raw materials. RBC now assumes no production at Norsk Hydro's Qatar joint venture this year. However, the Norwegian company is blessed with low-cost hydropower, stands to benefit from higher aluminum prices and European premiums, and its energy division could see windfall prices. RBC upgrades its rating on Norsk Hydro to outperform from sector perform and lifts its price target to 95 Norwegian kroner from 85 kroner. Shares rise 2.9% to 88.04 kroner. (dominic.chopping@wsj.com)
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March 20, 2026 04:16 ET (08:16 GMT)
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