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What: MasTec (NYSE: MTZ) shares popped 13% on Thursday after the specialty contractor released earnings that beat expectations.

So what: MasTec revenue was up 59% to $632 million, helped by acquisition Precision Pipeline. Earnings per share of $0.35 beat Wall Street's estimate of $0.28, and full-year guidance was increased to $0.99.

Now what: Just yesterday, Quantas Services (NYSE: PWR) tumbled on a weak outlook, but MasTec, which deals with generally smaller projects, doesn't seem to be running into the same issues. Quantas' loss seems to be MasTec's gain, because management was very bullish on future demand. MasTec's diversified business looks strong going forward, so I'm buying this report and think there's more to come.

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