Vulcan Materials Aggregates Demand Rising -- Time to Invest?
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Jun 10, 3:08PM CDT
We issued an updated research report on Vulcan Materials Company (VMC) on Jun 9, 2016.
IBP: 34.51 (-0.50), VMC: 114.28 (-1.21), BLD: 35.36 (-1.11), SSD: 38.88 (-0.45)
Stock Market News for June 10, 2016
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Jun 10, 9:10AM CDT
Stronger dollar resulted in a decline in oil prices which led the benchmarks to close in the red on Thursday
RH: 25.68 (-0.88), NUE: 49.98 (-0.52), VMC: 114.28 (-1.21), FCX: 10.40 (+0.04), C: 43.16 (-0.74), HAL: 44.28 (-0.10), COP: 43.88 (-0.63), XOM: 90.59 (+0.61), BAC: 13.60 (-0.23), WFC: 47.97 (-0.37), SLB: 77.64 (-0.89), LYB: 79.22 (-1.25), PXD: 160.68 (+1.13), GS: 148.63 (-1.26), JPM: 63.27 (-0.57), TSO: 74.23 (-2.98), CVX: 102.10 (+0.12)
Downgrade Alert for Vulcan Materials (VMC)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Thu Jun 09, 3:04AM CDT
Vulcan Materials (NYSE:VMC) was downgraded from Conviction Buy to Buy at Goldman Sachs today. The stock closed yesterday at $118.36 on volume of 694,000 shares, below average daily volume of 951,000. Vulcan Materials (NYSE:VMC) is currently priced 7.0% above its average consensus analyst price target of $110.08. The stock should find initial support at its 50-day moving average (MA) of $105.82 and further support at its 200-day MA of $97.04.
VMC: 114.28 (-1.21)
Beyond Pulte: 4 Construction Stocks to Buy Now
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Jun 08, 1:02PM CDT
Shares of PulteGroup, Inc. (PHM) rose 4% on Tuesday on rumors that hedge fund, Elliott Management Corp, has bought a stake in the homebuilder amid a public battle between the board and the founder.
DHI: 30.57 (-0.57), MLM: 182.89 (-2.65), LEN: 46.08 (-0.84), FIX: 31.83 (-0.74), IBP: 34.51 (-0.50), VMC: 114.28 (-1.21), AAON: 26.66 (-0.48), PHM: 18.83 (-0.39), KBH: 13.86 (-0.31), TOL: 27.78 (-0.81), DY: 82.62 (-2.14), HW: 17.38 (-0.48), MAS: 30.85 (-0.39)
Vulcan Materials Has Returned 33.6% Since SmarTrend Recommendation (VMC)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Tue Jun 07, 1:25PM CDT
SmarTrend identified an Uptrend for Vulcan Materials (NYSE:VMC) on February 1st, 2016 at $87.57. In approximately 4 months, Vulcan Materials has returned 33.59% as of today's recent price of $116.98.
VMC: 114.28 (-1.21)
SmarTrend Watching for Potential Rebound in Shares of Vulcan Materials After 1.87% Loss
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Thu Jun 02, 1:38PM CDT
Vulcan Materials (NYSE:VMC) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $114.68 to a high of $116.61. Yesterday, the shares fell 1.9%, which took the trading range below the 3-day low of $115.73 on volume of 390,000 shares. Often times after large one-day declines, short-term traders may play for some degree of mean reversion.
VMC: 114.28 (-1.21)
After Yesterday's Decline of 1.87%, Vulcan Materials Offers Investors Better Value
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Thu Jun 02, 1:36PM CDT
Vulcan Materials (NYSE:VMC) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $114.68 to a high of $116.61. Yesterday, the shares fell 1.9%, which took the trading range below the 3-day low of $115.73 on volume of 390,000 shares. Often times after large one-day declines, short-term traders may play for some degree of mean reversion.
VMC: 114.28 (-1.21)
3 Construction Stocks to Buy as Housing Market Strengthens
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue May 31, 9:06AM CDT
Three stocks from the wider construction sector to buy based on a favorable Zacks Rank and an attractive VGM score.
MLM: 182.89 (-2.65), FIX: 31.83 (-0.74), IBP: 34.51 (-0.50), VMC: 114.28 (-1.21), PHM: 18.83 (-0.39), KBH: 13.86 (-0.31), TOL: 27.78 (-0.81), DY: 82.62 (-2.14), HW: 17.38 (-0.48), MAS: 30.85 (-0.39)
Uptrend Call Working As Vulcan Materials Stock Rises 34.9% (VMC)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Tue May 31, 12:50AM CDT
SmarTrend identified an Uptrend for Vulcan Materials (NYSE:VMC) on February 1st, 2016 at $87.57. In approximately 4 months, Vulcan Materials has returned 34.89% as of today's recent price of $118.12.
VMC: 114.28 (-1.21)
Vulcan Materials Hits 52-Week High on Strong Q1 & Outlook
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu May 26, 8:12AM CDT
On May 25, 2016, shares of Vulcan Materials Company (VMC) reached a 52-week high of $120.31.
DHI: 30.57 (-0.57), VMC: 114.28 (-1.21), PHM: 18.83 (-0.39), KBH: 13.86 (-0.31)
4 Housing Stocks to Buy on Soaring New Home Sales
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed May 25, 9:16AM CDT
New home sales hit a more than eight-year high in April, crushing market expectations.
DHI: 30.57 (-0.57), MLM: 182.89 (-2.65), LEN: 46.08 (-0.84), FIX: 31.83 (-0.74), IBP: 34.51 (-0.50), VMC: 114.28 (-1.21), PHM: 18.83 (-0.39), KBH: 13.86 (-0.31), TPC: 22.66 (-0.46), TOL: 27.78 (-0.81), DY: 82.62 (-2.14), HW: 17.38 (-0.48), MAS: 30.85 (-0.39)
Vulcan Materials Set to Possibly Pullback After Yesterday's Rally of 1.18%
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Mon May 23, 2:13PM CDT
Vulcan Materials (NYSE:VMC) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $115.80 to a high of $118.10. Yesterday, the shares gained 1.2%, which took the trading range above the 3-day high of $116.56 on volume of 346,000 shares. Often times after large one-day gains, short term traders will seek to take profits and, as such, investors should be cautious.
VMC: 114.28 (-1.21)
Watch for Vulcan Materials to Potentially Pullback After Gaining 1.18% Yesterday
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Mon May 23, 2:11PM CDT
Vulcan Materials (NYSE:VMC) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $115.80 to a high of $118.10. Yesterday, the shares gained 1.2%, which took the trading range above the 3-day high of $116.56 on volume of 346,000 shares. Often times after large one-day gains, short term traders will seek to take profits and, as such, investors should be cautious.
VMC: 114.28 (-1.21)
31.4% Return Seen to Date on SmarTrend Vulcan Materials Call (VMC)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Fri May 20, 12:56PM CDT
SmarTrend identified an Uptrend for Vulcan Materials (NYSE:VMC) on February 1st, 2016 at $87.57. In approximately 4 months, Vulcan Materials has returned 31.42% as of today's recent price of $115.08.
VMC: 114.28 (-1.21)
Toll Brothers (TOL) Q2 Earnings: Will it Pull Off a Surprise?
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu May 19, 9:30AM CDT
Toll Brothers Inc. (TOL) is set to report its second-quarter fiscal 2016 results on May 24, before the market opens.
VMC: 114.28 (-1.21), BLD: 35.36 (-1.11), LPX: 17.15 (-0.55), TOL: 27.78 (-0.81)
Vulcan Materials (VMC) Approaches New Upside Target of $117.20
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Mon May 16, 8:52AM CDT
Vulcan Materials (NYSE:VMC) has opened bullishly above the pivot of $115.79 today and has reached the first level of resistance at $116.42. Should the shares continue to rise, the resistance pivots of $117.20 and $118.61 will be of interest.
VMC: 114.28 (-1.21)
Construction Earnings to Watch this Week: EXP, DY, ICA, WMS
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon May 16, 8:49AM CDT
Eagle Materials Inc. (EXP), Dycom Industries Inc. (DY), Empresas ICA, S.A.B. de C.V. (ICA) and Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. (WMS) are set to report their quarterly results this week.
DHI: 30.57 (-0.57), MLM: 182.89 (-2.65), LEN: 46.08 (-0.84), ICA: 0.50 (-0.02), VMC: 114.28 (-1.21), PHM: 18.83 (-0.39), EXP: 78.89 (-0.82), WMS: 25.84 (-0.51), KBH: 13.86 (-0.31), DY: 82.62 (-2.14)
Vulcan Declares Quarterly Dividend On Common Shares
PR Newswire - Fri May 13, 11:44AM CDT
The Board of Directors of Vulcan Materials Company (NYSE:VMC) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of twenty cents per share on its common stock. The dividend will be payable on June 10, 2016, to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 26, 2016.
VMC: 114.28 (-1.21)
Construction Earnings Releases on May 10: WMS, GCP, TREX
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon May 09, 9:40AM CDT
Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. (WMS), GCP Applied Technologies Inc. (GCP) and Trex Co. Inc. (TREX) are set to report their quarterly results on May 10.
DHI: 30.57 (-0.57), MLM: 182.89 (-2.65), LEN: 46.08 (-0.84), VMC: 114.28 (-1.21), PHM: 18.83 (-0.39), WY: 29.71 (-0.88), TREX: 41.43 (-1.01), WMS: 25.84 (-0.51), KBH: 13.86 (-0.31), GCP: 25.48 (-0.27)