It’s a good time for you to pick up more

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Arconic has handed investors a 48% gain since the November 1, 2016, spin-off of its bulk aluminum business (Alcoa Corp). At the time, each investor was gifted with one Alcoa share for every three Arconic shares they owned. While Alcoa is down 32% since the split, both firms continue to cut costs and focus on their growth. That will inevitably lift their earnings as well as returns for investors. ARCONIC INC., $28, is still a buy. After the breakup, the company (New York symbol ARNC; Manufacturing & Industry sector; Shares outstanding: 440.2 million; Market cap: $12.3 billion; Dividend yield: 0.3%; Takeover Target Rating: Medium; www.arconic.com) now focuses on engineered aluminum products for cars, buildings and jet engines. In February 2019, Arconic announced plans to reorganize into two businesses: Engineered Products & Forgings, and Global Rolled Products. Arconic will then spin off one of the two divisions. The company expects the separation will cost it between $100 million and $200 million. However, to offset that,…