Nucor is trading at $251.52 (+4.59%) on August 21, 2026, as improving risk sentiment and a stronger materials sector support today’s recovery after tariff concerns drove sharp declines over the prior two sessions.

  • Reports that U.S.-Canada negotiations could reduce steel and aluminum tariffs pressured domestic steelmakers.
  • Nucor fell 5.85% on August 19 and 3.32% on August 20.