Alcoa Gains

Bloomberg reports that US stocks are up today, including Alcoa (NYSE:AA).

The story is quoted as saying:

Alcoa shares rose 4.6 percent to $16.10 after Deutsche Bank raised its recommendation to “buy” from “hold” on aluminum prices and operational performance. Alcoa may be “hard- pressed” to stay independent due to aluminum demand, TheStreet.com’s Jim Cramer said on Dec. 23.

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