Stock Movers Alcoa Shares Rise; Sysco Shares Fall; BFF Bank Plunges
Mar 30, 2026
Markets react to a surge in aluminum prices after attacks on regional facilities, lifting related miners. A massive debt plan to fund a major food distributor acquisition and its strategic implications are discussed. An Italian bank’s stock collapses amid regulatory scrutiny over loan classifications. Trial results for a biotech drug miss expectations, weighing on that company’s shares.
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Aluminum Stocks Rally After Middle East Attacks
- Aluminum prices jumped after Iran attacked Middle Eastern aluminum facilities, lifting U.S.-listed producers.
- Alcoa rose ~8% and Century Aluminum (CENX) climbed ~13% as investors bet on potential supply disruptions from attacks on Emirates Global Aluminum and Aluminum Bahrain.
Sysco Debt Raise and Buyback Pause Worries Investors
- Sysco plans to raise about $21 billion of debt to buy Jetro Restaurant Depot, spooking investors about leverage.
- The financing includes hybrid debt and $1 billion cash, and Sysco will pause its share buyback to prioritize reducing leverage.
BFF Bank Stock Collapses After Regulatory Probe
- BFF Bank shares plunged as much as 61% after a Bank of Italy review questioned loan classification practices.
- The probe flagged up to $1.5 billion of additional past-due exposure and prompted appointment of two commissioners to assist the board.