Masco Corp.

Masco (MAS) was among many stocks buoyed by the upsurge on Tuesday, posting gains of 4.11%.

MAS rose nearly 11% following the release of its quarterly earnings report.

Taylor, Mich.-based Masco Corp. reported third-quarter sales of $2 billion, up 3% from the same quarter last year. Masco's net income was $36 million for the quarter, compared with a net loss of $5 million in the third quarter of 2010.

CEO Tim Wadhams said the top line was lifted by "strong sales of plumbing-related products driven by share gains of our Hansgrohe and Delta brands, share gains in our Installation segment and foreign currency translation."

The 2011 International Builders’ Show returned to Orlando, Fla., in 2011 — it was held here in 2008 — and it was a lot easier to get a taxi this time around. The residential construction industry was fresh off a year only slightly better than the record low of 2009, and the show’s contraction reflected the industry’s health.

Trex Company has appointed Gerald Volas to its board of directors, effective March 1, 2014.

“Jerry’s extensive experience in all aspects of the home improvement sector and his in-depth understanding of leadership brands make him an excellent addition to our board," said Trex chairman, president and CEO Ronald Kaplan. "We look forward to his contributions as we work to further expand Trex’s industry-leading distribution presence, our best-in-class product platform and our branding presence.”

Saddle Brook, N.J.-based Arrow Fastener Co., manufacturer of manual and electric staples, nail guns, and glue and rivet tools, has named Roberto Izaguirre as VP sales.

Stock Building Supply (STCK) and Masco (MAS) jumped substantially after the release of their second-quarter earnings reports Tuesday, while Plum Creek (PCL) fell.

Monday went to the bears, hitting Armstrong (AWI), Eagle Materials (EXP), Fastenal (FAST), LP (LPX), Masco (MAS) and Sherwin-Williams (SHW) the hardest.