Martin Marietta Materials stock falls but outperforms Vulcan Materials

11 articles · Updated · MarketWatch · May 8

Shares fell 1.68% to $590.38 on Friday, while Vulcan Materials dropped 1.80% to $283.72 as the S&P 500 rose 0.84% and the Dow added 0.02%.
The decline marked Martin Marietta's second straight daily loss, leaving the stock 16.96% below its 52-week high of $710.97 reached on 10 February.
Trading volume was 307,923 shares, 210,427 below its 50-day average of 518,350, indicating lighter activity despite broader market gains.

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