U.S. Steel Corporation has forecasted a surprise loss for the fourth quarter of 2024, leading to a premarket decline of 4.5% in its shares, which closed at $30.98. The company anticipates an adjusted loss per share of between $0.25 and $0.29, compared to an estimated earnings per share of $0.23. The decline in share price is attributed to ongoing challenges, including depressed steel prices and rising operational costs. In related earnings reports, Worthington Steel (NYSE: WS) announced second-quarter results with revenues of $739 million, slightly above estimates, but its stock fell by 10.3% in premarket trading. MillerKnoll (NYSE: MLKN) reported second-quarter sales of $970.4 million, exceeding expectations, yet its stock dropped by 9.6% due to concerns over future growth. Steelcase (NYSE: SCS) reported third-quarter revenues of $794.9 million, missing estimates, but its adjusted earnings per share of $0.30 surpassed projections. Scholastic (NYSE: SCHL) also reported a decline in revenue, with sales of $544.6 million, missing estimates as well.