HEADLINE STOCKS-Some U.S. stocks to watch on Nov. 9

NEW YORK, Nov 9 (Reuters) - Some U.S. stocks to watch on Monday: GENERAL ELECTRIC CO, $15.76, up 2.8 pct COMCAST CORP, $14.88, up 2 pct The two companies have agreed on a valuation of about $30 billion for a joint venture between GE's NBC Universal unit and Comcast, a source familiar with the matter said on Sunday. MCDONALD'S CORP, $62.00, up 0.5 pct The company said global same-store sales rose 3.3 percent in October, while comparable U.S. sales were down 0.1 percent. KRAFT FOODS INC, $26.91, up 0.5 pct The Dow component turned hostile in its bid for Cadbury , making a formal but unchanged takeover offer which now triggers a bid battle for the confectioner. ROCKWELL AUTOMATION INC, $43.34, up 2 cents a share The company reported fourth-quarter earnings that beat expectations and gave a 2010 profit outlook. MORGAN STANLEY, $33.14, up 1.7 pct The financial services company is looking to sell its 34 percent stake in investment bank China International Capital Corp, the U.S. bank's China chief executive said on Monday. NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORP, $52.37, Friday close The company on Sunday agreed to sell its TASC consulting unit to General Atlantic and Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co for $1.65 billion. DISH NETWORK CORP, $20.30, up 6 pct The company reported its third-quarter results and set a special dividend of $2 a share. GAP INC, $22.88, down 0.7 pct Barclays Capital downgraded the retailer to "equal weight," citing possibly negative same-store sales for the company in November. QUICKSILVER RESOURCES INC, $12.85, Friday close The company reported adjusted third-quarter earnings that beat expectations, helped by lower production expenses. ENERGY CONVERSION DEVICES INC, $11.15, down 3 pct The company reported a first-quarter loss-- its second straight quarterly loss -- and sales that came in far below expectations as demand for its solar products remained soft. CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC, $11.73, Friday close The company posted better-than-expected quarterly results, partly helped by its strong performance in the South American countries and increased presence in international markets. ALTRIA GROUP INC, $18.87, up 1.8 pct Barron's wrote that the company's stock was a bargain, citing the company's low multiple, high yield and strong brands. SHERWIN-WILLIAMS CO, $59.96, up 1.7 pct Barron's wrote that the paint company was "spring-loaded to prosper" after several years of weak sales, helped by an improving housing market. L-3 COMMUNICATIONS HOLDINGS, $76.40, Friday close Barron's wrote that the company's stock could rise, helped by growing demand for unmanned aircraft and other technology used in so-called asymmetrical warfare. (Reporting by Ryan Vlastelica; Editing by Theodore d'Afflisio) Keywords: MARKETS STOCKS HEADLINES ([e-mail]; + 1 646-223-6014; Reuters Messaging: [e-mail]@reuters.net) COPYRIGHT Copyright Thomson Reuters 2009. All rights reserved.

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