Stocks to Watch: Discover, Cooper Tire and More ...
Stocks gained amid mixed economic news, and as investors focused on a handful of strong earnings reports.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose more than 50 points after rising 84 points on Thursdayin another session marked by light volume. Intraday, the Dow moved into positive territory for the month, rising above 12,226.34, it's closing level on Feb. 28.
So which individual stocks are worth watching today? Here are six that are on the move:
Body Central
The women's clothing retailer was up almost 20 percent after the company forecast 2011 earnings ahead of expectations.
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Urban Outfitters
The retail clothing chain was getting hit after it was downgraded to neutral at Janney Montgomery Scott.
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Phillip Morris
The tobacco company was trading around all-time highs Friday.
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Discover Financial
The credit card company was hitting new highs Friday, trading at levels not seen since August, 2007.
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Cooper Tire
The tire manufacturer was hitting new highs Friday, up more than 1 percent.
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Devon Energy
The energy company was bouncing back from a downgrade at Morgan Stanley. The firm reduced exposure after Devon's recent outperformance.
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