NVR stock underperforms rivals despite Wednesday gain
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Updated · MarketWatch · May 6
NVR stock underperforms rivals despite Wednesday gain
8 articles · Updated · MarketWatch · May 6
Shares rose 1.59% to $6,099.80 in a strong session as the S&P 500 gained 1.46% and the Dow added 1.24%.
The homebuilder's stock posted a second straight daily advance but lagged D.R. Horton and both Lennar share classes, which rose between 1.84% and 5.03%.
NVR closed 29.22% below its 52-week high of $8,618.28 reached on 5 September, while trading volume of 19,485 stayed below its 50-day average.
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