Alcoa Surprises Investors with Appointment of New CEO Benjamin Kahrs

Alcoa surprises with appointment of new CEO
Move was unexpected by investors
New CEO is Benjamin D. Kahrs
Alcoa stock dropped on news of new CEO
Kahrs replaces Roy Harvey, who is retiring

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