Producers of metals, grains and other raw materials rose amid deal activity.

QXO agreed to buy closely held building materials distributor Kodiak Building Partners for about $2.25 billion in cash and stock, continuing the Connecticut construction materials' company's acquisitive expansion.

Martin Marietta Materials fell sharply after the producer of heavy building materials projected 2026 sales short of the average Wall Street target, amid ongoing weakness in construction activity.


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