The majority of the stocks on our list took hits Wednesday as the markets came back from the holiday break.

Science Applications International Corporation had a decent day, though, considering. It crept up .9%. According to its website, “SAIC is a premier Fortune 500 technology integrator driving our nation’s digital transformation.” Its “robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in engineering, IT modernization and mission solutions.” It has five locations in Huntsville.

Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings, the California-based company with an operating location in Huntsville and an Advanced Manufacturing Facility in Toney, saw an increase of .8%.

Hexcel, another area stock of note, also rose .8%.

The Southern Company led our list, rising a modest 1.6%. The American gas and electric utility holding company based in the southern United States is headquartered in Atlanta and has executive offices also located in Birmingham.

Are we missing a publicly traded local or state company that should be on this list? Please pass along your suggestions to Lede producer Brent Conklin at [email protected].