Morning Research: Masco Corp., USG Corp., Owens Corning, and Vulcan Materials Co.

LONDON, August 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

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On Thursday, August 15, 2013, all three benchmark indexes closed lower, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average falling 1.47%, the S&P 500 declining 1.43%, and the NASDAQ Composite falling 1.72%. Shares in industrial goods companies ended on a mixed note as the broader market declined. The major movers in the sector included Masco Corporation (NYSE: MAS), USG Corporation (NYSE: USG), Owens Corning (NYSE: OC), and Vulcan Materials Company (NYSE: VMC). AAAResearchReports.com has released full comprehensive research on MAS, USG, OC, and VMC. These free technical analyses can be downloaded by signing up at:

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Masco Corporation's stock edged slightly higher on Thursday, reversing some of its recent losses. The company's shares oscillated between $18.43 and $19.31 before finishing the day 0.10% higher at $19.08. A total of 5.95 million shares were traded which is above the daily average volume of 4.66 million. Masco Corporation's shares have lost 15.58% in the last three month, underperforming the S&P 500 which has gained 0.15% during the same period. However, the stock is currently trading above its 200-day moving average. Download free report on MAS upon registration at:

http://www.AAAResearchReports.com/MAS081613.pdf

USG Corporation's stock moved lower on Thursday as the broader market declined. The company's shares ended the day 0.82% lower at $24.17 after fluctuating between $23.41 and $24.37. A total of 2.44 million shares were traded which is above the daily average volume of 1.94 million. The USG Corporation's stock is trading below its 50-day and 200-day moving averages. Moreover, the stock has edged down 14.62% in the last three months, underperforming the S&P 500. USG technical report can be accessed for free by signing up at:

http://www.AAAResearchReports.com/USG081613.pdf

Shares in Owens Corning posted modest gains on Thursday. The company's shares traded between $36.68 and $37.85 before finishing the day 0.32% higher at $37.81. A total of 1.55 million shares were traded which is below the daily average volume of 1.95 million. Owens Corning's shares have declined 0.50% in the last three sessions, outperforming the S&P 500 which has lost 1.67% during the same period. Furthermore, the stock is currently trading below its 50-day and 200-day moving averages. The free report on OC can be downloaded by signing up now at:

http://www.AAAResearchReports.com/OC081613.pdf

Shares in Vulcan Material Company fell sharply on Thursday, extending their losses from the previous trading session. The company's shares closed the day 2.33% lower at $47.31 after oscillating between $46.78 and $47.72. A total of 0.85 million shares were traded which is above the daily average volume of 0.58 million. Vulcan Material Company's shares have dipped 1.87% in the last three trading sessions, underperforming the S&P 500 which has lost 1.67% during the same period. Moreover, the stock is trading below its 50-day and 200-day moving averages. A free report on VMC can be accessed by registering at:

http://www.AAAResearchReports.com/VMC081613.pdf

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