Nordstrom, Southwestern Energy skid; Applied Materials jumps

NEW YORK (AP) - Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Friday on the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq stock market:

NYSE

Nordstrom Inc., down $3.55 to $49.17

The department store chain said its sales were weaker than it expected and its profits were eroded by big discounts.

Deere & Co., down $3.33 to $77

The company lowered its sales forecast for the year as demand for farm and construction equipment remained weak.

Boston Beer Co., down $3.41 to $181.02

Quarterly sales at the maker of Samuel Adams beer disappointed investors.

V.F. Corp., down $2.70 to $58.55

Profit and sales at the company behind brands such as Vans and Timberland fell far short of expectations.

WageWorks Inc., up $1.87 to $43.93

The provider of health, commuter and other employee benefits reported stronger-than-expected results.

Southwestern Energy Co., down $1.40 to $7.09

The oil and gas company tumbled as energy prices retreated after a recent rally.

Nasdaq

Applied Materials Inc., up $1.21 to $18.38

The chipmaking equipment company reported stronger-than-expected profit and sales.

Yahoo Inc., up 62 cents to $30.04

The Internet company created a committee of independent directors and hired advisers as part of an effort to redefine itself.