In addition, cutting tools maker Kennametal Inc. (NYSE:KMT) surged +26.15% on solid guidance and the assumption it could benefit from a new U.S. trade policy. During the quarter, the company announced revenues would improve this year, allowing it to pare back cost-cutting. Meanwhile, Wall Street and some prominent hedge funds became more bullish on Kennametal because its overseas competitors, Iscar and Sandvik, would be hurt if U.S. trade policy became more protectionist. We admire the firm not for short- term tailwinds but for its strong positioning in a small but crucial niche business.
From John Rogers (Trades, Portfolio)' first quarter 2017 Ariel Fund shareholder letter.
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