Eagle eye

Almost lost among the great performance of aggregates corporations such as Vulcan Materials and Martin Marietta Materials is the Eagle Materials story. Created as a spin-off from Centex in 2004, Eagle has methodically established itself as a solid player with holdings in aggregates, concrete and cement, as well as wallboard -- all solid growth areas both nationally and especially regionally in the south. Aggregates reserves at one of its California operations are rumored to be among the state's largest. This is a prototype construction-materials supply chain company. It's stock has just soared in the two years of its existence, and recently split three for one. Keep an eye on Eagle. Your comment?