MLM - Mergers and acquisitions

DENVER, Jan. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- President Trump's vow to dismantle America's housing affordability crisis, driven by high construction costs, soaring property taxes, ballooning insurance premiums, mounting maintenance and utility burdens, and persistently high interest rates, has ignited a national conversation on solutions. With home prices up 50% since 2019 and mortgage rates lingering near 7%, voters are demanding action on what Trump calls the biggest affordability problem facing families, making it a core issue that resonates deeply with voters across the political spectrum. The escalating costs of home insurance and utilities, up approximately 40% and 30% respectively over

RALEIGH, N.C., Jan. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (NYSE:MLM) ("Martin Marietta" or the "Company") today announced that it completed the acquisition of Albert Frei & Sons, Inc. ("AFS"), a leading aggregates producer in Colorado. The transaction, which closed on January 12, 2024, provides more than 60 years of high-quality, hard rock reserves to better serve new and existing customers. Ward Nye, Chairman, President and CEO of Martin Marietta stated, "We are delighted to announce the acquisition of AFS and welcome such a talented team to our company. The acquisition, wholly consistent with our strategic plan, enhances our aggregates platform in the high-growt