Granite Construction (GVA) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.

Here is how Granite Construction (GVA) and Sterling Infrastructure (STRL) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

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Here is how Granite Construction (GVA) and Sterling Infrastructure (STRL) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

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