Movers roundup: New York & Co, Flowers Foods
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Associated Press
May 22, 2008
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Among the stock activity stories for Thursday, May 22, from AP Financial News:
NEW YORK (AP) _ Shares of New York & Co. rose on Thursday, after the women's apparel retailer said profit rose in the first quarter, as tighter cost controls offset a decline in sales.
NEW YORK (AP) _ Investors boosted shares of Flowers Foods Inc. to a 52-week high on Thursday after the packaged bakery goods maker turned in a strong first-quarter showing despite dramatic increases in commodity costs.
NEW YORK (AP) _ Shares of Eaton Vance Corp. rose Thursday a day after the investment manager said its fiscal second-quarter profit more than doubled.
NEW YORK (AP) _ Shares of Lakes Entertainment Inc., which develops and operates American Indian-owned casinos, surged Thursday after an analyst started coverage with a "Buy" rating, saying the company's tribal management pacts are not fully valued.