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With a market cap of $54.1 billion, Corning Incorporated (GLW) is a global technology company that develops and manufactures specialty glass, ceramics, and optical physics-based products for a wide range of industries. It serves key markets including optical communications, display technologies, specialty materials, environmental technologies, and life sciences.
Shares of the Corning, New York-based company have outpaced the broader market over the past 52 weeks. GLW stock has surged 67.3% over this time frame, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has gained 21.5%. Moreover, shares of Corning have soared 32.9% on a YTD basis, compared to SPX's 7.1% rise.