Shares of CoreCivic skyrocketed more than 30 percent Wednesday, bolstered by the anticipation that the administration of President-elect Donald Trump will focus on detaining more immigrants in correctional facilities the company operates.

As of late morning, CoreCivic stock (ticker: CXW) was valued at $17.77, an increase of $4.13 per share (a 30.37 percent gain).

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