Wal-Mart and Home Depot are big market movers
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Tuesday on the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq Stock Market:
NYSE
Wal-Mart Stores Inc., up $2.43 to $69.48
The retailer cut its annual earnings outlook because its profits are being squeezed by currency fluctuations and higher wages.
The Home Depot Inc., up $3.10 to $122.80
The home improvement retailer reported better-than-expected second-quarter sales and profit as the housing market recovers.
Lennar Corp., up $1.65 to $55.59
The homebuilder's stock gained ground on an upbeat outlook following a Commerce Department report of an increase in housing starts.
MasTec Inc., down $1.05 to $16.24
The utility contractor reported a second-quarter loss after reporting a profit a year ago and the results missed expectations.
The TJX Companies Inc., up $5.17 to $76.78
The parent of T.J. Maxx, Marshalls and other stores reported better-than-expected second-quarter earnings and revenue.
Dick's Sporting Goods Inc., up $1.91 to $52.61
The sporting goods retailer reported better-than-expected fiscal second-quarter net income, though revenue fell short of forecasts.
Nasdaq
The Hain Celestial Group Inc., down $4.73 to $63.65
The organic and natural products company met Wall Street's fiscal fourth-quarter profit forecast as sales jumped 20 percent.
Dish Network Corp., down 51 cents to $66.68
The FCC said that the satellite TV company can't apply $3.3 billion in small-business credits toward airwave purchases made in an auction.