NPSCY News

Investing.com -- Jefferies has lowered its rating on Nippon Steel Corp (TYO:5401) stock to Underperform, citing multiple financial and operational risks tied to its planned acquisition of United States Steel (NYSE:X).

The companies have also signed a National Security Agreement with the U.S. Government, committing to around $11 billion in new investments by 2028

Nippon and the U.S. were exploring the issuance of a so-called golden share, which allows the holders of such shares to outvote others in some specific cases.

Investing.com-- Most Asian markets were a mixed bag on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened and then backtracked on increased European trade tariffs over the weekend, while Japanese shares extended a run of recent gains.

Investing.com-- Shares of Japan’s Nippon Steel Corp (TYO:5401) jumped on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump expressed support for the company’s $14.9 billion bid to acquire U.S. Steel (NYSE:X).

Investing.com-- A U.S. national security panel delivered a divided recommendation to President Donald Trump on Nippon Steel Corp’s (TYO:5401) proposed takeover of U.S. Steel Corp (NYSE:X), though most members believe any risks can be mitigated, Reuters reported on Thursday, citing a White House official.

Investing.com-- Nippon Steel shares rose sharply on Tuesday after U.S. President Donald Trump ordered a new review of the company’s takeover of U.S. Steel, which was blocked by the Biden administration. 

Nippon will use the funds to rebuild US Steel’s aging manufacturing facilities.

Investing.com-- Nippon Steel Corp (TYO:5401) and U.S. Steel (NYSE:X) have remained in active talks to preserve their $14 billion merger agreement and are also negotiating with the Donald Trump administration, Semafor reported on Thursday.