Stanley Black & Decker shares rallied following a quarterly performance that surpassed Wall Street expectations. The toolmaker’s decision to increase its growth projections for the year served as a primary catalyst for the stock's upward momentum. W.W. Grainger mirrored this performance, with the distributor of industrial equipment and plumbing supplies recording robust third-quarter revenue growth. By raising its revenue targets, the company underscored the sustained demand for essential maintenance and production components.