Coal shares rise on increasing demand, merger talks

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Reuters.com reports that several coal companies’ shares were sent up today by increase in demand the steel-making industry, and more talk of mergers.

Reuters.com reports that several coal companies’ shares were sent up today by increase in demand the steel-making industry, and more talk of mergers.

The story is quoted as saying:

Shares of Alpha Natural Resources (ANR.N) rallied 7.6 percent to lead the sector, while Arch Coal (ACI.N) gained 4.1 percent and Consol Energy (CNX.N) rose 4 percent.

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