Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Tuesday on the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq Stock Market:
NYSE
Hewlett-Packard Co., up $4.25 at $33.59
The computer maker surprised Wall Street with higher-than-expected earnings, even as other technology bellwethers have cut forecasts.
The Home Depot Inc., up 71 cents at $20.71
The largest home improvement chain's profit sank by nearly a third and it said sales for the full year would fall more than forecast.
Oppenheimer Holdings Inc., down $1.67 at $11.68
Massachusetts' top securities regulator accused Oppenheimer & Co. of fraud over sales of auction rate securities to customers.
Saks Inc., down 56 cents at $3.29
The luxury department store operator posted a wider-than-expected third-quarter loss on discounting amid a tough retail climate.
MetroPCS Communications Inc., up 42 cents at $12
An analyst upgraded the cell phone company, saying it will be better able to attract bargain-hunting customers in a slow economy.
NASDAQ
Yahoo Inc., up 92 cents at $11.55
Investors saw the resignation of CEO Jerry Yang as a sign Microsoft is likely to make another bid for the Internet company.
Stericycle Inc., up $2.26 at $61.13
The medical waste management firm will replace Anheuser-Busch, which is being bought by InBev, in the S&P 500 index.
Salix Pharmaceuticals Ltd., down 28 cents at $8.85
Rifaximin, a drug for travelers' diarrhea, has received patent protection for a new use, treating irritable bowel syndrome.
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