HP, Nordstrom rise; Gap, JPMorgan Chase fall

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that moved heavily or traded substantially Wednesday:

Autodesk, up $12.27 to $271.24

The design software company raised its profit forecast for the fiscal year after reporting solid third-quarter financial results.

American Eagle Outfitters, up 70 cents to $18.49

The teen clothing retailer's third-quarter earnings beat analysts' forecasts.

HP, up 50 cents to $22.25

The personal computer and printer maker beat Wall Street's fiscal fourth-quarter profit and revenue forecasts.

Gap, down $5.27 to $21.60

The clothing chain's third-quarter profits fell short of analysts' forecasts.

Nordstrom, up $2.86 to $27.41

The department store operator reported a surprising third-quarter profit.

Mastercard, down $1.07 to $341.32

The processor of debit and credit card payments said spending levels have so far remained relatively steady in the fourth quarter.

Intuit, up $5.27 to $350.47

The tax preparation and financial software company received Justice Department clearance for its buyout of Credit Karma.

JPMorgan Chase, down $1.29 to $122.03

Bond yields slipped, hurting the ability of banks to charge more lucrative interest on loans.

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Companies Mentioned in This Article

CompanyMarketRank™Current PricePrice ChangeDividend YieldP/E RatioConsensus RatingConsensus Price Target
Nordstrom (JWN)
2.9669 of 5 stars
$19.24-2.4%3.95%24.05Reduce$16.54
GAP (GPS)
3.9125 of 5 stars
$20.10-3.9%2.99%15.00Hold$18.89
Citigroup (C)
4.8452 of 5 stars
$62.47-0.3%3.39%18.48Moderate Buy$62.91
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