Markets were flat Friday, yet Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc, Boeing, Mercury Systems, Inc. showed impressive gains and made this list of top gainers.
Markets completed a mixed session Friday while Nasdaq shed 0.18% and closed at 11,461. S&P 500 lost 0.12% and ended the session at 4,071.7.
Though Friday was a sideways session for markets, some industrials stocks increased in value. Take a look at our top gainers.
Boeing | +4.03% at $182.87
After ending Thursday at $175.78, the aircraft manufacturer spiked to $183.45 and closed Friday at $182.87 — gaining 4.03% overall. Daily trading volume (10.56 million shares) increased, making up 147% of the 21-day average (7.17 million).
Huntington Ingalls Industries | +4.24% at $240.68
Having closed Thursday at $230.9, bullish sentiment helped Huntington Ingalls Industries to reach highs around $241.72 before paring gains and ending Friday at $240.68. Daily trading volume (808,089 shares) increased, making up 159% of the 21-day average (508,415).
Mercury Systems | +4% at $53.58
The mission-critical aerospace tech developer gained 4% and stayed at $53.58 levels.