Stocks to Watch: Sears, Hormel and More ...
Stocks pared losses after a bigger gain than expected in a gauge of Mid-Atlantic manufacturing, and amid conflicting news reports over Iran's plans to move warships through the Suez Canal.
The Dow Jones Industrial Averagefell less than 10 points a day after gaining modestly to once again hit multi-year highs.
So which individual stocks are worth watching today? Here are six that are on the move:
The Williams Companies Inc
The natural gas company hit a new high after announcing it will spin off it's pipeline and exploration businesses, it lead the S&P.
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Sears Holding Corporation
The broadline retailer holding company lead the NASDAQ, up about 5 percent.
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Occidental Petroleum Corp
The exploration and production company was trading around all time highs Thursday, levels not seen since it began trading on the NYSE in 1964.
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DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc
The entertainment company was trading about 4 percent lower after a downgrade at Stifel Nicolaus to sell from hold.
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Hormel Foods Corporation
The food products company was at all time high levels since January 1968.
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NetApp, Inc
The computer hardware company was down more than 9 percent after the company reported disappointing third quarter results and a flurry of downgrades from four different firms.
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