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GE, Google, Wyeth, Harley-Davidson are big movers
Friday, January 23, 2009 2:56 PM


(Source: Associated Press/AP Online)trackingNEW YORK - Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Friday on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market:

NYSE

General Electric Co., down $1.16 at $12.32

The conglomerate posted a 46 percent profit drop and warned of a tough 2009 as its ailing finance business continues to struggle.

Harley-Davidson Inc., down 58 cents at $11.82

Quarterly profit fell nearly 60 percent and the motorcycle maker will cut 1,100 jobs over two years and close some facilities.

Xerox Corp., down 56 cents at $7.03

The printer and photocopier maker forecast first-quarter profit below Wall Street expectations and said quarterly profit plunged.

Wyeth, up $3.17 at $42

Pfizer, the world's largest drugmaker, may be seeking to buy its rival in a deal that could be valued at more than $60 billion.

Genuine Parts Co., down $1.40 at $32.66

The automotive replacement parts maker cut its fiscal 2008 profit and sales outlook, citing slumping demand for its products.

Centex Corp., down 6 cents at $9.75

Preliminary fiscal third-quarter results show new home orders dropped 80 percent while the homebuilder's backlog and closings shrunk by nearly half.

Capital One Financial Corp., down $2.67 at $19.27

The bank set aside billions for loan losses amid rising credit card delinquencies and took a big hit from its auto finance business.

NASDAQ

Google Inc., up $19.83 at $326.33

Quarterly revenue rose 18 percent for the search engine operator, slower than past periods but still robust amid the recession.

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