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What: Shares of power equipment maker AZZ
So what: AZZ is setting multiyear highs thanks to a great first-quarter report published last night. Earnings per share jumped 47% year-over-year on 48% higher sales, and the near future looks even brighter with a 54% increase in incoming orders. The company beat analyst estimates on both counts.
Now what: Investors in much larger rivals General Electric
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