Packaging Corp. of America stock rises 2.16% but trails competitors

12 articles · Updated · MarketWatch · May 1

Shares closed at $218.06 as the S&P 500 gained 0.29% and the Dow Jones fell 0.31% in a mixed Friday session.
The gain ended a two-day losing streak, but the stock lagged International Paper's 4.40% rise and also trailed Graphic Packaging and Sonoco Products.
Packaging Corp. remains 12.60% below its 52-week high of $249.51 reached on 12 February, while trading volume of 825,620 stayed below its 50-day average.

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