NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Thursday:
Macy's Inc., down $5.61 to $26.11
The department store cut its annual forecasts and said sales weakened in mid-December.
American Airlines Group Inc., down $1.38 to $32.04
The airline said its fourth-quarter revenue will be at the low end of its estimates.
Bed Bath & Beyond Inc., up $2.03 to $14.29
The home goods retailer gave a more optimistic forecast, saying it expects earnings to start growing in 2020.
NRG Energy Inc., up 86 cents to $40.41
Utility stocks rose as companies with businesses more closely tied to economic growth took losses.
Exxon Mobil Corp., down 37 cents to $72.05
Energy company stocks dipped as the recent rally in oil prices lost steam.
Kohl's Corp., down $3.36 to $66.54
The retailer said its holiday season sales grew at a slower pace than they did a year ago.
L Brands Inc., down $1.24 to $26.99
The retailer said sales at Victoria's Secret slumped in December.
Pfizer Inc., down $1.03 to $42.31
Pharmaceutical company stocks slid as congressional Democrats introduced a plan to reduce drug prices.
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