NUE
NUE is the ticker symbol for Nucor Corporation, a publicly traded company that produces steel and steel products. It trades on the New York Stock Exchange.
- Open
- 257.16
- High
- 263.87
- Low
- 255.32
- Prev close
- 254.69
- Volume
- 1M
- Avg vol 10
- 1M
Daily bar · Oct 16, 2026
NUE chart
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Technical analysis
Daily bars · last bar Oct 16, 2026 · close 256.29
Leaning buy. 7 of 18 signals point up against 2 down, carried by trend and volume. Momentum is mostly neutral. Volatility is mostly neutral. Stoch RSI and CCI sit in overbought territory. Trend strength is weak (ADX 13).
Trend
Momentum
Volatility
Volume
Strong buy. The close is above 24 of 24 averages and below 0. Short- and long-term averages agree: price is above both. SMA 50 is above SMA 200 (253.92 vs 219.12).
| Period | SMA | EMA | WMA | WEMA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 254.74 | 254.36 | 255.40 | 252.33 |
| 10 | 251.91 | 251.96 | 253.25 | 250.59 |
| 20 | 247.01 | 250.57 | 249.24 | 250.66 |
| 50 | 253.92 | 250.21 | 250.86 | 243.11 |
| 100 | 249.92 | 242.91 | 251.08 | 223.05 |
| 200 | 219.12 | 221.60 | 237.18 | 197.27 |
Green: the close is above that average. Red: below it.
From the bar before the last one. Nearest classic support is the pivot at 253.47. Nearest resistance is R1 at 258.65.
| Level | Classic | Fibonacci | Camarilla | Floor | Woodie | DeMark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R3 | 271.75 | 262.61 | 257.20 | 267.79 | 270.87 | — |
| R2 | 262.61 | 259.12 | 256.37 | 262.61 | 264.15 | — |
| R1 | 258.65 | 256.96 | 255.53 | 258.65 | 261.73 | 256.06 |
| Pivot | 253.47 | 253.47 | 253.47 | 253.47 | 255.01 | 252.18 |
| S1 | 249.51 | 249.98 | 253.85 | 249.51 | 252.59 | 246.92 |
| S2 | 244.33 | 247.82 | 253.01 | 244.33 | 245.87 | — |
| S3 | 235.19 | 244.33 | 252.18 | 240.37 | 243.45 | — |
Patterns that formed on the last 5 bars, newest first.
A small body with shadows longer than the body on both sides.
Neither side won the bar. On its own it says little; after a strong move it warns the move is tiring.
A small candle whose body sits inside the body of the long candle before it.
The advance lost momentum; a turn down may follow.
A long candle with no shadows: it opened at one extreme and closed at the other.
Buyers controlled the bar from open to close.
A candle with a short body and short shadows: a quiet bar.
A small gain on little range; weak on its own.
A small body with shadows longer than the body on both sides.
Neither side won the bar. On its own it says little; after a strong move it warns the move is tiring.
How candlestick references usually rate the pattern. It is not a success rate measured on this ticker. About candle patterns
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | 257.16 | 263.87 | 255.32 | 256.29 | 1M | −0.87 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 256.87 | 257.43 | 248.29 | 254.69 | 1M | −2.18 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 251.38 | 257.39 | 251.32 | 257.11 | 1M | +5.73 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 252.07 | 254.30 | 250.91 | 253.80 | 875K | +1.73 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 250.93 | 254.17 | 249.54 | 251.83 | 798K | +0.90 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 248.66 | 253.75 | 247.41 | 250.33 | 1M | +1.67 |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 245.13 | 249.03 | 244.90 | 246.14 | 862K | +1.01 |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 247.86 | 250.36 | 246.27 | 246.44 | 1M | −1.42 |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 252.79 | 253.28 | 247.74 | 251.07 | 1M | −1.72 |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 242.40 | 255.08 | 242.40 | 251.41 | 2M | +9.01 |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 238.88 | 242.89 | 238.03 | 240.39 | 1M | +1.51 |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 231.35 | 236.18 | 229.20 | 235.98 | 2M | +4.63 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 237.52 | 239.32 | 233.60 | 233.75 | 1M | −3.77 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 242.26 | 244.05 | 235.18 | 236.24 | 1M | −6.02 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 245.05 | 247.52 | 241.87 | 244.49 | 1M | −0.56 |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 247.81 | 250.26 | 243.64 | 247.25 | 1M | −0.56 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 247.65 | 250.69 | 246.27 | 247.96 | 1M | +0.31 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 244.42 | 249.44 | 243.00 | 246.98 | 1M | +2.56 |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 241.50 | 246.42 | 241.21 | 245.66 | 1M | +4.16 |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 248.39 | 249.16 | 242.07 | 242.40 | 2M | −5.99 |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 254.26 | 259.00 | 246.65 | 248.38 | 3M | −5.88 |
| Sep 17, 2026 | 264.25 | 268.08 | 263.89 | 265.14 | 974K | +0.89 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | 261.64 | 266.18 | 256.80 | 260.68 | 1M | −0.96 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 256.71 | 261.00 | 255.11 | 258.82 | 876K | +2.11 |
| Sep 14, 2026 | 257.25 | 260.95 | 253.53 | 254.63 | 1M | −2.62 |
| Sep 11, 2026 | 258.31 | 259.82 | 252.57 | 259.43 | 845K | +1.12 |
| Sep 10, 2026 | 255.00 | 256.78 | 252.01 | 255.46 | 913K | +0.46 |
| Sep 9, 2026 | 259.00 | 262.63 | 257.29 | 257.91 | 1M | −1.09 |
| Sep 8, 2026 | 259.76 | 264.33 | 254.60 | 256.40 | 1M | −3.36 |
| Sep 4, 2026 | 263.39 | 264.60 | 258.95 | 261.07 | 777K | −2.32 |
Performance
Daily returns for Jan 1, 2026 – Oct 17, 2026 (YTD). About the returns · About the risk figures
1 month return
-3.34%
Change in value over the past month.
3 month return
8.32%
Change in value over the last three months.
Max drawdown
18.43%
Largest fall from a peak to the low that followed.
Standard deviation
32.18%
How far daily returns stray from their average, annualised.
Sharpe ratio
1.79
Return above the risk-free rate per unit of volatility.
Calmar ratio
3.13
Annualised return against the maximum drawdown.
NUE summary
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NUE, answered
What costs or structure should a holder of NUE know about?
Holders of NUE should be aware of potential brokerage fees for trading, as well as any tax implications related to dividends or capital gains.
What are the main risks associated with NUE?
Main risks for NUE include fluctuations in steel prices, changes in trade policies, and economic downturns that can impact demand for steel products.
What sectors or markets is NUE exposed to?
NUE is primarily exposed to the industrial and construction sectors, as these industries are significant consumers of steel products.
What drives the performance of NUE?
The performance of NUE is driven by factors such as steel demand, raw material prices, production costs, and overall economic conditions.
What is the liquidity of NUE and how does it trade?
NUE generally has good liquidity, allowing for relatively easy buying and selling on the stock market, which is typical for large-cap stocks.
What should be checked before trading NUE?
Before trading NUE, it is important to check recent news, financial performance, and market conditions that could affect the steel industry.
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On the OHLCX Markets page for NUE, a reader can view the price chart, technical analysis, and various performance metrics related to the stock.
How does NUE compare with similar securities?
NUE is often compared with other steel manufacturers and companies in the materials sector, such as Steel Dynamics and U.S. Steel, based on production capacity and market share.
How is NUE managed or what does Nucor Corporation do?
Nucor Corporation operates in the steel industry, focusing on the production of steel and steel-related products, including rebar, sheet steel, and beams.
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