Top Stories for April 25, 2024: 1. Reliance (NYSE:RS) reported Q1 results with net sales of $3.64 billion and a 10.3% increase in tons sold.  The company recorded a gross profit margin of 31% and earnings per share (EPS) of $5.23, with a non-GAAP EPS of $5.30.  Reliance also completed the acquisitions of Cooksey Iron & Metal, American Alloy Steel and Mid-West Materials in early 2024.  Despite macroeconomic uncertainties, the company projects continued demand growth in its key markets for Q2 2024, expecting a 2.5% to 4.5% increase in tons sold and a slight decrease in average selling price per ton.  Reliance increased its dividend by 10%, marking 65 consecutive years of payouts. 2. Newmont (NYSE:NEM) reported strong Q1 2024 results, producing 2.2 million gold equivalent ounces and generating over $1.4 billion in ...