Sector Roundup: Construction Firms, Airlines

Stock quotes in this article: KBR , LVS , MPEL  

Among the sector activity stories for Tuesday, May 26, from AP Financial News:

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Shares of engineering and construction firms jumped as an analyst upgraded KBR Inc. and reiterated his "buy" ratings for three other companies, saying they are benefiting from rising oil prices.

NEW YORK (AP) — Airline shares were mixed in afternoon trading, despite a rally in the broader market.

NEW YORK (AP) — Casino operators Wynn Resorts Ltd. and Las Vegas Sands Corp. have the most to lose when Melco Crown Entertainment Ltd.'s City of Dreams resort opens next month, an analyst said.

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