NEW YORK, N.Y. – Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Thursday on the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq Stock Market:
NYSE
Kohl’s Corp., up $2.63 to $45.79
The department store operator reported better-than-expected third-quarter results thanks to a strong back-to-school season.
NCR Corp., down 35 cents to $26.43
Private equity firm Blackstone Group LP is investing $820 million for a 17 per cent stake in the maker of automated teller machines.
Advance Auto Parts Inc., down $30.03 to $164.64
The auto parts retailer reported worse-than-expected third-quarter profit, cut its guidance and announced its CEO is retiring.
Helmerich & Payne Inc., down $1.98 to $53.44
The oil and gas drilling contractor reported worse-than-expected adjusted fiscal fourth-quarter earnings.
Energizer Holdings Inc., down $3.59 to $36.08
The battery and personal-care products company reported lacklustre fourth-quarter results and issued a disappointing outlook.
Nasdaq
Liberty Media Corp., up 68 cents to $41.71
The media and entertainment company will spin off the newly formed Expedia and CommerceHub businesses to better focus on core operations.
Angie’s List Inc., up $1.05 to $8.97
IAC/Interactive Corp., the owner of HomeAdvisor.com, is offering to buy the home services listing website for about $512 million.
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Inc., up $3.41 to $54.56
The fast-food chicken chain reported better-than-expected third-quarter profit.