Microsoft and Cintas jump, Twenty-First Century Fox drops
NEW YORK (AP) - Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily on Wednesday:
Microsoft Corp. (MSFT), up $2.82 to $55.91
The technology giant reported strong quarterly results for several divisions including its Azure cloud computing business.
United Continental Holdings Inc. (UAL), up 45 cents to $48.30
The airline's profit fell as prices decreased, but it said it plans to trim capacity and buy back stock.
Intuitive Surgical Corp. (ISRG), up $31.15 to $703.05
The robotic surgery system company reported a larger profit and better revenue than analysts expected.
Cintas Corp. (CTAS), up $9.43 to $106.85
The uniform rental company reported results that were better than expected and it gave a strong forecast for the year.
Progenics Pharmaceuticals Inc. (PGNX), up $1.20 to $6.14
Regulators approved a once-a-day tablet version of Relistor, a constipation drug Progenics developed with Valeant Pharmaceuticals.
Nucor Corp. (NUE), down $1.62 to $54.09
Metals companies slumped again Wednesday as metals prices fell.
Twenty-First Century Fox Inc. (FOXA), down 75 cents to $27.00
Reports continued to swirl about the fate of Roger Ailes, the chief executive of Fox News Channel.
NRG Energy Inc. (NRG), up 3 cents to $14.67
Utilities companies, which have climbed in 2016, traded lower on Wednesday.