Why James Hardie Industries Stock Zoomed 8% Higher Today

This is one company that's likely confident about the future of the construction industry.Construction materials supplier James Hardie Industries (JHX 8.01%) was supplying hefty gains for its investors on Tuesday. The company's share price ballooned by slightly over 8% on the day, thanks to preliminary results that impressed the market. An improved outlook for certain of its products helped too. Upside surpriseBefore market open, James Hardie published said figures, specifically for its second quarter of fi ...