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Motorola, Alcoa, Procter & Gamble are big movers
Thursday, October 29, 2009 6:11 PM


(Source: Associated Press/AP Online)trackingBy The Associated Press

NEW YORK - The following stocks were among those that moved substantially or traded heavily Thursday on the New York Stock Exchange:

NYSE:

Motorola Inc., up 78 cents at $8.74

The maker of communications equipment reported an unexpected quarterly profit as losses in its mobile phone division narrowed.

Alcoa Inc., up $1.07 at $13

The U.S.-based aluminum maker is working with China on the development of the country's newest and biggest commercial jetliner.

Procter & Gamble Co., up $2.31 at $59.54

The maker of Tide and Pampers reported strong first-quarter results and forecast a better outlook as consumers respond to price cuts.

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., down 46 cents at $13

The companys profit more than doubled, but it predicted an operating loss in its key North American market this quarter.

Aetna Inc., up $1.33 at $26.65

The health insurers earnings grew on enrollment gains, but spiraling medical costs continued to hurt the company's core business.

Office Depot Inc., up 54 cents at $6.45

The office-supply chains third-quarter loss widened on restructuring charges and a continued sales slump amid the recession.

NASDAQ:

First Solar Inc., down $25.11 at $126.47

First Solar's profit jumped, but revenue fell short of expectations because of a contract that wasn't signed until the current quarter.

Symantec Corp., up $2.01 at $17.74

The antivirus software maker reported second-quarter earnings that exceeded expectations amid signs of stabilization in its business.

A service of YellowBrix, Inc.



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