Alcoa's net falls 16% on storms, high energy costs

Article Abstract:

Alcoa Inc., the world's largest aluminum producer by volume, has reported a 6% drop in earnings for the fourth quarter of 2005. The drop is said to be the result of such factors as the high cost of energy and raw materials, and the negative impact of Gulf Coast hurricanes. Nevertheless, the company's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Alain Belda, is optimistic in his predictions for Alcoa's growth in 2006.

Company business forecast/projection, Company forecasts

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At Alcoa, lower metals prices curtail increase in earnings

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Market conditions leading to lower aluminum prices have caused a loss of earnings for Alcoa Inc. The slowing United States housing market and problems in the automobile industry are having an impact on Alcoa.

Market information - general, Commodity & service prices, Prices and rates, Supply and demand, Aluminum, Aluminum (Metal), Company pricing policy

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Aluminum's power shift: access to cheap electricity, plentiful natural resources fuels rise of new producers

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New aluminum companies are challenging the market dominance of Alcan Inc. and Alcoa Inc. These companies are in developing economies such as Russia, India, Africa, and the Middle East.

Canada, Market share, India, Africa, Russia, Middle East, Alcan Inc., AL, Company market share, Industry forecasts, Industry overview

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