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    Nucor Expects Record First Quarter

    Written by Sandy Williams


    Nucor expects to generate record net earnings, exceeding $900 million, for the first quarter of 2021. The company cites strong business conditions across its end-use markets.

    “We are encouraged by positive economic trends and the robust demand we are seeing across our markets,” said President and CEO Leon Topalian. “We currently expect our first-quarter 2021 results to significantly exceed Nucor’s previous record for quarterly net earnings, set in 2008. As we move through 2021, we remain focused on building on our momentum, meeting and exceeding our customers’ needs, and delivering sustainable value creation for Nucor stockholders.”

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