Cal-Maine (CALM) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.
Here is how Cabot (CBT) and Cal-Maine Foods (CALM) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.
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