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Kubota (KUBTY) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.

The Manufacturing - Farm Equipment industry stocks KUBTY, AGCO, ALG and LNN are set to gain from improving farm equipment demand and investment in technology.

Here is how Kubota Corp. (KUBTY) and Proto Labs (PRLB) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

Kubota Corp. (OTCMKTS:KUBTY - Get Free Report) gapped up prior to trading on Thursday following a stronger than expected earnings report. The stock had previously closed at $88.68, but opened at $102.38. Kubota shares last traded at $105.99, with a volume of 1,294 shares. The industrial products company reported $1.28 earnings per share (EPS) for

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