Vulcan Materials Co. stock rallies 1.59% to $296.08, outperforming competitors

12 articles · Updated · MarketWatch · Apr 29

Vulcan Materials Co. shares rose for a second consecutive day, closing at $296.08 despite a broader market decline.
The S&P 500 fell 0.04% and the Dow Jones dropped 0.57%, while Vulcan's trading volume reached 2.0 million, well above its 50-day average.
The stock remains 10.57% below its 52-week high of $331.09 set in February, and outperformed rivals Martin Marietta Materials and MDU Resources Group, both of which declined.

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