China Commodity Plays Lagging Today (BUCY, JOYG, CLF, X)

Materials and mining stocks, which are closely tied to the Chinese economy, are taking a breather today. Joy Global JOYG and Bucyrus BUCY are down 0.37% and 0.86%, respectively. However, over the last ten trading sessions, shares of JOYG and BUCY are up 16.9% and 19.6%, respectively. Cliffs Natural Resources CLF is lower by 2.32% to $65.75. The stock was up over 2% in early trading. The stock is up over 11% during the last two weeks. U.S. Steel X is moving lower by 2.68% to $46.80.