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Friday Sector Leaders: General Contractors & Builders, Airlines

April 17, 2026 — 12:01 pm EDT

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In trading on Friday, general contractors & builders shares were relative leaders, up on the day by about 7%. Leading the group were shares of Dream Finders Homes, up about 12.4% and shares of Hovnanian Enterprises, up about 10.8% on the day.

Also showing relative strength are airlines shares, up on the day by about 5.8% as a group, led by Alaska Air Group, trading up by about 13.5% and Allegiant Travel, trading up by about 11.4% on Friday.

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