Martin Marietta Aggregates Volume Up in First Quarter

Martin Marietta Materials Inc. reported its results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2014. Net sales increased 10 percent, resulting in gross margin expansion and improved profitability, according to the company. Aggregates product line volume was up 8 percent. Ward Nye, President and CEO of Martin Marietta Materials, stated: “Our first-quarter 2014 results reflect the continued economic momentum from 2013’s…

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NAHB Index Shows Recovery Spreading

Of the approximately 350 metro markets nationwide, 59 returned to or exceeded their last normal levels of economic and housing activity, according to the recently released National Association of Home Builders/First American Leading Markets Index (LMI). This represents a net gain of 11 metros year over year.

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