Why Norfolk Southern, Six Flags Entertainment, and Intrepid Potash Jumped Today

Stocks rebounded on Wednesday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Averageclimbing back from triple-digit losses early in the session to finish with a modest gain. Market participants were initially nervous because of the continued upward pressure on interest rates and their potential negative impact on the U.

S. economy. But later in the day, confidence returned, and the steadfast market reversed course. Several individual stocks had much larger advances. Norfolk Southern (NYSE: NSC), Six Flags Entertainment (NYSE: SIX), and Intrepid Potash (NYSE: IPI)were among the best performers on the day. Here's why they did so well.