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Kirby Corp shares jump on bullish call from Bank of America

Kirby Corp (NYSE:KEX) shares rose by 6.2% after Bank of America named it their top small and mid-cap Transport/Shipping pick. The bank reiterated its Buy rating and increased its price objective to $182 from $169, citing strong performance in Kirby's Inland Marine and Power Generation segments. Bank of America also raised its 2026 and 2027 earnings per share estimates for the company.