On Aluminum, P/Es & Semis

The Iran war has tightened the market for aluminum, driving up prices and benefitting US producers. Jackie looks at the market dynamics and what Alcoa execs had to say about the unexpected demand they’re seeing. … Alcoa is also building a gallium plant for the US, Australian, and Japanese governments to ensure ample supplies of the metal used in electronics and produced mostly by China. … Also: Some S&P 500 sectors and industries have enjoyed rising valuations over the past year; we list some of the biggest winners. … And in our Disruptive Technologies segment, three announcements could dramatically alter demand and supply in the semiconductor industry.