Insteel Industries, Inc. shares rise 1.24% after-hours due to positive market sentiment.

Insteel Industries, Inc. rose 1.24% in after-hours trading. The company's stock price movement may be influenced by the broader market sentiment and geopolitical events affecting the steel industry. Acerinox, a Spanish steelmaker, reported a loss in Q2 due to trade war uncertainties and tariffs, which could impact the overall steel sector. Additionally, Vesuvius plc's CEO discussed the company's 2025 outlook, which might have influenced investor sentiment in the steel industry.