NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Friday on the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq Stock Market:
NYSE
Dollar General Corp., down $4.49 to $57.19
The discount retailer’s CEO, Richard W. Dreiling, plans to retire by next year and the company is searching for a replacement.
DuPont, down $2.26 to $65.44
The chemical and agriculture conglomerate cut its profit outlook because of weaker sales of corn seeds and the harsh winter.
Nike Inc., up 82 cents to $77.68
The athletic gear company’s fiscal fourth-quarter profit topped Wall Street expectations and orders have increased through the year.
Manitowac Co., up $3.22 to $32.93
The industrial equipment company said it will review suggestions made by activist shareholder Relational Investors LLC.
Nasdaq
Amedisys Inc., up $4.01 to $17.46
The home health and hospice care company signals an improved second-quarter as a result of better expense controls.
Progress Software Corp., up $1.88 to $24.12
The software company reported a boost in second-quarter profit and upbeat annual guidance, exceeding Wall Street expectations.
Gibraltar Industries Inc., down $1.31 to $15.30
The building and industrial products company cut its outlook for the second quarter, citing the impact from the harsh winter.
IPC The Hospitalist Co., up $3.60 to $44.69
An RBC Capital Markets analyst upgraded his recommendation of the health care services company, citing opportunities for growth.
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