NAV - Why Navistar International Michaels Companies and Box Jumped Today
The stock market rebounded on Wednesday as investors responded favorably to news that Hong Kong officials would back down from hard-line positions taken against protestors. A big bounce in crude oil prices also helped lift key players in the energy sector. Yet some of the best gainers had special circumstances fueling their moves higher. Navistar International (NYSE: NAV), Michaels Companies (NASDAQ: MIK), and Box (NYSE: BOX) were among the top performers. Here's why they did so well.
Shares of Navistar International climbed 13% after the truck and heavy equipment manufacturer reported favorable fiscal third-quarter financials. Revenue jumped 17% compared to year-earlier levels, with Navistar saying that a big boost to core sales of trucks and buses in the U.S. and Canada contributed the most to its performance. Adjusted net income soared by more than half, and CEO Troy Clarke pointed to increases in market share as further evidence that the company is doing well. Having built up momentum throughout the year, Navistar looks poised to keep benefiting as long as economic activity remains robust in key markets.
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