Boeing, Boston Scientific, Huntsman, Kroger are among big market movers Tuesday

October 7th, 2009 Kroger CEO expects Colorado labor pact, eventuallyCINCINNATI — The Kroger Co.'s chief executive says he remains confident of working out a settlement with grocery workers in Colorado. Colorado union officials say employees at the Cincinnati-based company's King Soopers and City Market chains overwhelmingly rejected the company's latest contract offer in voting that ended Tuesday.

October 7th, 2009 Kroger CEO discusses store closure with protestersCINCINNATI — The Kroger Co.'s chief executive defended the nation's largest grocer's decision to close a Toledo store to community activists who protested Wednesday. Nearly three dozen people came 200 miles by bus to demonstrate Wednesday outside a chamber of commerce luncheon where David B.

October 6th, 2009 Boeing, MGM Mirage, Corning, Avocent big moversNEW YORK — The following stocks were among those that moved substantially or traded heavily Tuesday on the New York Stock Exchange: NYSE: Boeing Co., up 1 cent at $52.29 The company expects to record a charge of $1 billion in the third quarter due to higher costs to produce 747-8 airplanes. Pepsi Bottling Group Inc., up 3 cents at $37.34 The company, which is being purchased by PepsiCo Inc., said its profit rose 10 percent on a favorable tax audit settlement.

September 15th, 2009 On the Call: Kroger CEO David DillonCINCINNATI — The Kroger Co., the nation's biggest traditional grocery store operator, has been cutting prices and increasing promotions to draw strapped shoppers in the recession. The low prices are taking a toll on profit margins, but Kroger executives say they are an investment that is drawing more regular shoppers who are buying more items each month at Kroger; the pricing will build long-term loyalty, the company says.

September 15th, 2009 Citigroup, Best Buy, Charles Schwab big moversNEW YORK — The following stocks were among those that moved substantially or traded heavily Tuesday on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market: NYSE: Citigroup Inc., down 40 cents at $4.12 Media reports said the bank is weighing a multibillion-dollar stock offering to repay bailout aid, while the government cuts its stake. Kroger Co., down $1.65 at $20.46 Consumers' weak spending drove the grocery store to cut prices, hurting second-quarter sales, and it cut its profit guidance for the year.

August 31st, 2009 Huntsman, Walt Disney, Shaw Group are big moversNEW YORK — The following stocks were among those that moved substantially or traded heavily Monday on the New York Stock Exchange: NYSE: Huntsman Corp., up 24 cents at $8.59 The chemical company has offered to pay about $415 million for Tronox Inc.'s titanium dioxide and electrolytics businesses. BJ Services Co., up 63 cents at $16.06 Baker Hughes Inc.

August 27th, 2009 Boeing, Oshkosh, Immunomedics are big moversNEW YORK — The following stocks were among those that moved substantially or traded heavily Thursday on the New York Stock Exchange: NYSE: Boeing Co., up $4 at $51.82 The long-delayed 787 jetliner will do a test flight this year and the first plane will be delivered in the fourth quarter of 2010. Oshkosh Corp., up $6.65 at $34.20 The Army ordered $280.8 million of trucks and trailers from the vehicle maker, the first delivery of a five-year contract it was awarded.

August 25th, 2009 Pulte, Boeing, Burger King, KBR are big moversNEW YORK — The following stocks were among those that moved substantially or traded heavily Tuesday on the New York Stock Exchange: NYSE: Manitowoc Co., down 34 cents at $6.51 Standard & Poor's said the construction and foodservice equipment maker will be replaced on the S&P 500 index by CareFusion Corp. Pulte Homes Inc., up 44 cents at $13.06 The homebuilder got a boost on news the Standard & Poor's/Case-Shiller U.S.

August 21st, 2009 Kroger recalls 'Super Kids' breadCINCINNATI — The Kroger Co. grocery chain is recalling a store-brand bread because it could contain milk ingredients not listed on the label.

June 25th, 2009 Boston Scientific names Ray Elliott CEO, presidentNATICK, Mass. — Boston Scientific Corp.

June 25th, 2009 Boston Scientific names Ray Elliott presidentNATICK, Mass. — Medical device maker Boston Scientific Corp.

June 25th, 2009 Kroger CEO wants "balance" in labor talksCINCINNATI — Kroger Co.'s chief executive says both sides must find a balance as the grocery store chain faces tough union negotiations. CEO David B.

June 23rd, 2009 Huntsman announces legal settlement with banksTHE WOODLANDS, Texas — Chemicals maker Huntsman Corp. says it has reached a $1.7 billion settlement with two banks over its accusation they schemed to scuttle a $6.5 billion buyout of the chemicals maker last year.

June 15th, 2009 BofA, Boeing, Alcoa, Jazz Pharma are big moversNEW YORK — Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Monday on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market: NYSE: Bank of America Corp., down 39 cents at $13.33 Prominent banking analyst Richard Bove hiked his price target on the stock, but said the bank may need $46 billion in loan-loss reserves this year. Boeing Co., down $1.92 at $49.52 A lackluster Paris Air Show kicked off on the heels of the plane maker's warning that it wouldn't see a slew of new jet orders.

May 8th, 2009 Bank of America, Boeing, Macy's big moversNEW YORK — Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Thursday on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market: NYSE Bank of America Corp., up 82 cents at $13.51 Two analysts upgraded the bank ahead of the "stress test" results, saying it will be able to raise the capital regulators require. Boeing Co., down 67 cents at $43.53 The jet maker said orders for its commercial airliners dropped 71 percent in April from the same time last year.