...Coal producers are benefiting from improved domestic consumption after a weak period, greater exports and declining production in hi gh cost basins. Regulatory uncertainty about carbon emissions, however, has stalled plans for many new coal plant builds, which will cap domestic demand in the medium term. Ma rgin expansion will be difficult given that cost inflation is not expected to be offset by productivity gains. The ratings outlook on the industry is stable. ...

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Company(ies): Peabody Energy Corporation
Ticker(s): BTU
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