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(AMM) Steel stock performance mixed vs. S&P 500 index

July 02, 2009 - 21:37 GMT Location: CHICAGO

Steel and steel-related stock performances in June were mixed relative to the S&P 500 index, which was unchanged.

"Some 21 stocks outperformed the index during the month while 20 underperformed," steel analyst Michelle Applebaum said in a research note.

The S&P Supercomposite Steel Index was in line with the market indices. "Nine...

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