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The Motley Fool June 26, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Mittal and Arcelor: Who Bought Whom? It's pretty clear that Mittal decided somewhere along the line that they had to have Arcelor, no matter what the cost. A very high price means higher risk for shareholders.
The Motley Fool November 27, 2006 Rich Smith	Steel Wars II Last week, a report by a leading Russian business newspaper set U.S. metals investors all a-twitter over the possibility that Russian steelmaker Severstal might team up with fellow countryman Mettaloinvest to bid for U.S. Steel.
The Motley Fool December 29, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Mind on the Mines: Steel and Iron Will the global steel boom extend into a third year? Investors might want to take a look at the likes of Mittal, Posco, and Steel Dynamics as possible long-term ideas.
The Motley Fool November 28, 2005 Rich Smith	Arcelor's Arctic Boondoggle The European steelmaker intends to buy Canada's Dofasco. It makes no sense. And it gets worse when you look at the deal's price tag. Investors, take note.
BusinessWeek October 17, 2005	Local Group Wins Turkish Steel Prize Just a day after Turkey began negotiations on joining the European Union, the Oct. 4 sale of a controlling 46% stake in the country's largest steelmaker, Erdemir, was accompanied by a whiff of economic nationalism.
The Motley Fool May 2, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	X Is Still in a Good Spot Perhaps not the best steel company, U.S. Steel nevertheless looks pretty solid. The company is worth a good look from anybody looking to add steel to his or her portfolio.
The Motley Fool March 24, 2008 David Lee Smith	Are We in a Steelmaking Borscht Belt? The Russians are buying more U.S. steelmaking assets.
The Motley Fool February 17, 2006 W.D. Crotty	Best International Stock: Mittal In the spirit of the Winter Olympics, here are stock challenges from the publication's writers: In the Olympics of international investments, Mittal is a definite front-runner trading at value prices.
BusinessWeek February 13, 2006 Stanley Reed	Mittal: Blood, Steel, And Empire Building The father-and-son team at Mittal Steel Co. is in the hot lights after a bid for Euro-rival Arcelor.
The Motley Fool February 25, 2005 Rich Smith	Arcelor Says, "Look at Me!" World's largest steel producer begs for some attention.
BusinessWeek May 1, 2006 Michael Arndt	Steel Goes Shopping Steelmakers have been on an international buying spree. Despite risk of a demand slip, the frenzy shows no signs of abating
BusinessWeek February 21, 2005 Stanley Reed	Steel: The Mergers Aren't Over Yet Europe's Arcelor has slipped to No. 2, but CEO Dolle is shopping for acquisitions.
The Motley Fool February 2, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Does "X" Mark a Sweet Spot? U.S. Steel may not be the best steel company, but it might be the cheapest. These are volatile and cyclical stocks though, so careful due diligence is a must.
The Motley Fool November 11, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Mittal Might Be Mighty Steel is going through some aches and pains, but value is still value. With growing self-sufficiency in coal and iron, Mittal is focusing on becoming a low-cost producer. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool July 7, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Mittal Looks Homeward Is a new Indian steel plant strategically smart, or proof of a cyclical peak? Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool December 21, 2004 Rich Smith	Heavy Mittal's U.S. Tour Steel juggernaut debuts on the NYSE. In comparison with Nucor and U.S. Steel, Mittal is selling for a pretty sizable discount.
The Motley Fool February 14, 2005 Rich Smith	Mittal's Riveting Performance The world's biggest steelmaker stacks up impressively against the competition. Investors who expect metal prices to remain high for a while should consider Mittal as a cheap way to enter this currently popular sector.
BusinessWeek April 16, 2007	Q&A with Lakshmi Mittal Steel magnate Lakshmi Mittal shares his thoughts about reshaping the global steel industry and son Aditya's role in Arcelor Mittal.
BusinessWeek November 8, 2004 Aston & Arndt	A New Goliath In Big Steel The Indian-born international steel tycoon Lakshmi N. Mittal's deal creates a global powerhouse -- and may give buyers less clout on price.
BusinessWeek May 14, 2009 Stanley Reed	Behind Mittal's Wrenching Cuts As it forces the steel industry to idle plants worldwide, giant ArcelorMittal is streamlining itself for the future.
The Motley Fool December 27, 2005 Rich Smith	Europe Has Way Too Much Money Luxembourgian steel concern Arcelor is ready to throw more cash at Canada. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool November 15, 2010 Jordan DiPietro	Why I Didn't Buy U.S. Steel There are much better bets in the steel industry than U.S. Steel.
The Motley Fool April 12, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	The Challenge to Grow POSCO Sustainable growth will depend upon rational markets. And while results from Korea's largest steelmaker didn't look all that positive, there's something to be said for doing less poorly than you could have.
The Motley Fool April 24, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Nucor Notches Greater Profits This steelmaker's performance remains red-hot. Investors, take note.
BusinessWeek December 20, 2004 Stanley Reed	The Raja Of Steel Lakshmi Mittal, the Indian-born steel baron, is building the biggest steel company on earth, with a collection of plants that spans four continents. But what will he do when the glut comes?
The Motley Fool July 8, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Posco Keeps Rolling While the steel business seems to be heading to near-term implosion, this Korean giant keeps humming. Long-term investors will likely come out just fine, but more short-term-oriented investors might want to steer clear of steel for just a bit longer.
The Motley Fool October 27, 2004 Rich Smith	A Steel Arbitrage Opportunity Netherlands-based Ispat International plans to acquire International Steel Group. The deal is expected to close in the first quarter of 2005 and offers risk-taking investors a chance to buy a dollar for $0.90.
The Motley Fool December 14, 2006 Rich Smith	Steel Yourself Over the last couple of days, two of the biggest names in steel put out a pair of earnings warnings that shook their market. Are we bracing for a steel industry slowdown?
The Motley Fool November 29, 2005 Rich Smith	Europe Has Too Much Money Canada's Dofasco finds a new suitor today -- a richer and even sillier steelmaker based in Germany. Investors, take note.
IndustryWeek August 1, 2005 John S. McClenahen	Unconventional Mettle With a unique strategic vision and distinctive operating practices, Mittal Steel Co. NV is the leader in defining a truly global steel market.
BusinessWeek April 16, 2007 Stanley Reed	Mittal & Son An inside look at the dynasty that dominates steel.
The Motley Fool October 6, 2009 David Lee Smith	ArcelorMittal May Lose Out to the Farmers The world's biggest steel company may not have a place to plant its plant.
The Motley Fool March 8, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Can Oregon Steel Keep Profits Piping? This steel company doesn't look all that cheap these days, particularly now that there's a lot of talk that a larger steelmaker may be looking to buy this one. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool December 29, 2004 Rich Smith	Russians Invade West Virginia Major Soviet steelmaker continues U.S. buying spree.
The Motley Fool July 3, 2007 Toby Shute	Possessive POSCO This South Korean steelmaker doesn't want to get bought out, but it also needs help reaching new markets. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool January 13, 2005 Rich Smith	Canadian Steel Prettier Than Gold? Everybody wants a piece of the great Canadian steel rush.
The Motley Fool May 17, 2007	Arcelor Mittal's Magic Merger: Fool by Numbers The Dutch steelmaker released first-quarter 2007 earnings: Income Statement Highlights... Margin Checkup... Balance Sheet Highlights... Cash Flow Highlights...
The Motley Fool December 14, 2007 Selena Maranjian	Watch Out for Rising Steel Prices When steel prices jump, so will other prices. Rising steel prices will have a major effect on industries such as construction and machinery, and eventually on manufacturers such as automakers.
The Motley Fool March 15, 2007 Rich Smith	Steel Sees Strength Within the steel industry, companies aren't doing a very good job of flying in formation, in the wake of bullish pronouncements from twin mini-mill operators Nucor and Steel Dynamics over the last several days. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool May 2, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	AK Not OK AK Steel's valuation seems pumped up on talk of buyouts. Investors would be wise to put their dollars elsewhere.
The Motley Fool June 11, 2007 Toby Shute	Nucor's News Is Negligible The steelmaker faces serious headwinds, but it has the resources to batten down the hatches. Investors, take note.
BusinessWeek October 1, 2007 Jason Bush	Russia's Steel Wheels Roll Into America Russia's steel producers are investing billions in U.S. mills.
The Motley Fool December 12, 2008 Christopher Barker	POSCO's Steely Resolve The South Korean steelmaker bucks the global trend by expanding capacity.
The Motley Fool July 14, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	POSCO Playing to Plan The Korean steel company is gradually moving toward more high-value products and better use of its resources. It's a solid all-around play for investors who want both some basic material exposure as well as some exposure to non-U.S. markets and conditions.
IndustryWeek August 1, 2005 John S. McClenahen	Mittal's Bad Bets Peter Morici doesn't think that further consolidation and globalization are essential to the existence if the steel industry.
The Motley Fool July 20, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Steel Dynamics and the Fickle Market This is a strong and well-run steel company that's worth a look from investors considering this general sector.
The Motley Fool July 17, 2007 Toby Shute	POSCO Is Poppin' The Korean steelmaker's latest numbers support the case for remaining independent. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool January 19, 2010 David Lee Smith	Benefiting From China's Hunger for Steel With China leading the parade, steel and its raw materials are on the march.
The Motley Fool August 29, 2011 Matt Koppenheffer	Steeling Your Portfolio With ArcelorMittal Our analyst takes a closer look at the global steel giant.
The Motley Fool October 17, 2006 Nathan Parmelee	Posco Regains Its Mettle In the steelmaker's earnings report, "not too bad" is good enough for investors.