Fastenal, Valvoline rise; Signet, Columbia Banking fall

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Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes Tuesday:

Fastenal Co., up $1.60 to $53.83.

The maker of industrial and construction fasteners reported solid third-quarter financial results.

Valvoline Inc., up $2.94 to $34.75.

The automotive and industrial lubricants maker is considering selling its retail services and global products businesses.

Columbia Banking System Inc., down $5.59 to $33.68.

Regional bank Umpqua Holdings is buying the bank holding company.

Matson Inc., up $6.90 to $89.57.

The container ship line gave investors an encouraging financial update.

General Motors Co., up 87 cents to $58.96.

LG Electronics has reached a deal to reimburse the automaker for the cost of recalling Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles due to the risk of battery fires.

Franklin Resources Inc., down $1.05 to $28.89.

Investors were disappointed by the investment manager's latest update on assets under management.

Signet Jewelers Ltd., down 43 cents to $81.62.

The jewelry retailer is buying Diamonds Direct USA.

A.O. Smith Corp., down 70 cents to $63.46.

The maker of water heaters and boilers increased its quarterly dividend.

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Companies Mentioned in This Article

CompanyMarketRank™Current PricePrice ChangeDividend YieldP/E RatioConsensus RatingConsensus Price Target
Fastenal (FAST)
4.2375 of 5 stars
$66.720.0%2.34%33.03Hold$67.67
General Motors (GM)
4.8557 of 5 stars
$45.21+0.3%1.06%5.53Moderate Buy$54.65
Franklin Resources (BEN)
4.7356 of 5 stars
$23.33-0.4%5.32%13.33Reduce$26.00
Matson (MATX)
3.5125 of 5 stars
$112.38+0.6%1.14%13.25Hold$112.33
Columbia Banking System (COLB)
4.1987 of 5 stars
$20.17-1.0%7.14%8.66Hold$22.19
Valvoline (VVV)
2.4332 of 5 stars
$44.13+0.6%N/A5.48Moderate Buy$42.75
Signet Jewelers (SIG)
3.255 of 5 stars
$97.50+0.3%1.19%6.50Moderate Buy$120.20
A. O. Smith (AOS)
4.7592 of 5 stars
$85.45+0.4%1.50%22.14Hold$90.67
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