
Valued at $29.5 billion by market cap, Nucor Corporation (NUE) engages in the manufacture and sale of steel and steel products. Founded in 1905, the Charlotte, North Carolina-based company operates in three segments: steel mills, steel products, and raw materials.
Companies worth $10 billion or more are generally described as "large-cap stocks," Nucor Corporation fits right into that category, with its market cap exceeding this threshold, reflecting its substantial size, influence, and dominance in the Steel industry. NUE is a major player in providing its products to steel service centers, fabricators, and manufacturers in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.