NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily on Tuesday:
Uber Technologies Inc., up 11 cents to $30.44
News that ex-CEO Travis Kalanick is resigning from the ride-hailing company's board sent shares higher.
Diamondback Energy Inc., up $1.15 to $90.18
The independent oil and gas producer was among the big gainers in the energy sector as crude oil prices rose.
Freeport-McMoRan Inc., up 14 cents to $12.99
The mining company led the materials sector as gold prices rose.
Lennar Corp., up $1.15 to $56.79
The company led a broad rally in homebuilding stocks as the 10-year Treasury yield, a benchmark for mortgage rates, declined.
Ross Stores Inc., up 92 cents to $115.12
The discount retailer rose as investors drew encouragement from this year's holiday shopping season.
Anixter International Inc., up $2.44 to $90.03
The supplier of communications, electrical and security products received a buyout offer from Wesco International.
Acasti Pharma Inc., up 3 cents to $2.21
The pharmaceutical company postponed the release of test results for a treatment to reduce triglyceride blood levels.
Kodiak Sciences Inc., up $10.55 to $76.65
JPMorgan analysts initiated coverage of the drug company, which develops treatments for eye diseases.
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This story has been corrected to show the closing price of the U.S.-listed shares of Acasti Pharma, not the Canada—listed shares.
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