Seagate, Ford, Liz Claiborne, Bank of America, Macy’s among big market movers Wednesday

September 1st, 2009 Bank of America, MetLife, EBay are big moversNEW YORK — The following stocks were among those that moved substantially or traded heavily Tuesday on the New York Stock Exchange: NYSE: Bank of America Corp., down $1.13 at $16.46 The bank is looking to pay back some of the billions in federal bailout aid it has received, according to a published report. MetLife Inc., down $2.79 at $34.97 A Raymond James analyst downgraded the insurer to "Market Perform" from "Strong Buy," citing the company's overvalued stock price.

July 23rd, 2009 Ford, Safeway, EMC, Fifth Third are big moversNEW YORK — Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Thursday on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market: NYSE: Ford Motor Co., up 60 cents at $6.98 The country's No. 2 automaker posted an unexpected second-quarter $2.3 billion profit because of debt reductions and labor cost cuts.

April 22nd, 2009 Morgan Stanley, Ford, Yahoo, AirTran big movers NEW YORK — Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Wednesday on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market: NYSE Morgan Stanley, down $2.21 at $22.44 The investment bank's $578 million loss disappointed investors and stood in contrast to other big banks' better-than-expected results. Ingersoll Rand Co., up $2.62 at $19.35 A first-quarter loss was better than analysts had expected from the diversified manufacturer, and guidance for 2009 pleased investors.

April 24th, 2009 CIT Group, Pfizer, Microsoft, Ford big movers NEW YORK — Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Friday on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market: NYSE CIT Group Inc., down 32 cents at $2.46 Shares tumbled after multiple analysts cut their ratings on the diversified lender a day after it reported a wider-than-expected first-quarter loss. Mohawk Industries Inc., up $11.18 at $49 The floor covering maker's stock soared after it reported strong first-quarter results and gave an earnings outlook above analysts' average forecast.

October 5th, 2009 Coach, Dow Chemical, RPM International big moversNEW YORK — The following stocks were among those that moved substantially or traded heavily Monday on the New York Stock Exchange: NYSE: Coach Inc., up $1.17 at $32.25 Coach is suing low-price retailer Target Corp. over bags the luxury handbag maker says too closely resemble its own designs.

September 16th, 2009 American Express, Adobe, General Mills big moversNEW YORK — The following stocks were among those that moved substantially or traded heavily Wednesday on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market: NYSE: American Express Co., up $1.19 at $35.84 Analysts concluded that industry data shows the company is positioned to best recover from recent high defaults and delinquencies. Warner Music Group Corp., up 33 cents at $4.87 An analyst upgraded the recording company and applauded its decision to tap capital markets for permanent financing.

June 24th, 2009 MGM Mirage, Monsanto, Boeing are big movers NEW YORK — Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Wednesday on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market: NYSE: MGM Mirage, up 85 cents at $6.69 The casino operator said an amendment to a credit agreement has erased doubts about its near-term ability to continue operating. Monsanto Co., down $3.14 at $76.16 The world's biggest seed maker said its third-quarter profit fell 14 percent and disclosed plans to cut 900 jobs.

July 29th, 2009 Yahoo, Massey, Sprint, Dreamworks are big moversNEW YORK — Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Wednesday on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market: NYSE: Sprint Nextel Corp., down 54 cents at $4.05 The wireless provider said its second-quarter loss widened as more subscribers left, including those signing pricey yearly contracts. Massey Energy Co., up $1.55 at $24.29 The coal producer is rehiring miners, saying demand from Asia is growing, after posting a better-than-expected profit on Tuesday.

July 13th, 2009 CIT Group, Goldman Sachs, Microsoft are big moversNEW YORK — Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Monday on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market: NYSE: CIT Group Inc., down 18 cents at $1.35 Despite indications of government support, shares of the troubled lender sank as talks with regulators on help raising capital continued. Goldman Sachs Group Inc., up $7.57 at $149.44 Analyst Meredith Whitney, famous for her pessimistic calls, upgraded the investment bank to a "buy" a day before its earnings release.

September 30th, 2009 Sallie Krawcheck resigns from Dell boardROUND ROCK, Texas — PC maker Dell Inc. said Tuesday Sallie L.

October 7th, 2009 Agents arrest dozens for theft scheme in US, EgyptLOS ANGELES — Authorities said Wednesday they have arrested 33 people in breaking up a crime ring in the U.S. and Egypt in which an elaborate "phishing" scam bilked bank customers out of at least $1 million.

June 20th, 2009 CarMax, E-Trade, Microsoft are big moversNEW YORK — Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Friday on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market: NYSE: CarMax Inc., up $2.22 at $15.31 Sales tumbled and its auto financing division posted a loss, but the auto retailer's CEO said traffic rose and sales execution improved. Sealy Corp., up 40 cents at $2.20 An analyst upgraded the mattress maker after it previewed second quarter results for investors ahead of its June 30 earnings report.

September 9th, 2009 EBay, McDonald's, Capital 1, Apple big moversNEW YORK — The following stocks were among those that moved substantially or traded heavily Wednesday on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market: NYSE: McDonald's Corp., down $1.13 at $55.09 Sales at established restaurants grew the smallest amount since February at the world's largest fast-food chain. Capital One Financial Corp., up $2.03 at $37.47 A Citigroup analyst upgraded the credit card issuer, saying credit losses should improve as the worst of its charge-offs are over.

September 21st, 2009 Lennar, Wal-Mart, Jack in the Box big moversNEW YORK — The following stocks were among those that moved substantially or traded heavily Monday on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market: NYSE: Potash Corp., down $4.05 at $93.09 The Canadian fertilizer company slashed its third-quarter and full-year 2009 profit forecast because of lagging sales volume. Granite Construction Inc., down $1.71 at $32.10 An analyst cut his rating for the civil contractor and producer of construction materials, saying it isn't getting enough new business.

July 10th, 2009 CIT Group, Chevron, AIG are big moversNEW YORK — Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Friday on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market: NYSE: CIT Group Inc., down 33 cents at $1.53 Analysts said the commercial lender is facing a liquidity crisis if the government chooses not to give federal backing for its bonds. Chevron Corp., down $1.68 at $61.40 The oil company said its second quarter results will likely be much lower than last year as refining margins tumbled in the U.S.