Dell, Chico's, Papa John's are market movers

[February 23, 2012]  NEW YORK (AP) -- Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Wednesday on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market:

NYSE

Chico's FAS Inc., up $2.13 at $14.94

The women's clothing retailer said its fiscal fourth-quarter profit jumped 21 percent due to higher sales and a recent acquisition.

Toll Brothers Inc., down $1.22 at $22.48

The homebuilder posted a first-quarter loss of $2.8 million on a slight decline in home deliveries and a higher cancellation rate.

Clean Harbors Inc., up $3.84 at $69.44

The environmental services company's fourth-quarter profit jumped 64 percent after recently acquired divisions helped boost revenue.

Zale Corp., up 8 cents at $3.47

The jewelry store chain reported a 6 percent increase in profit for its fiscal second quarter as it brought in more shoppers.

Yingli Green Energy Holding Co. Ltd., down 48 cents at $4.33

The Chinese solar company warned that its fourth-quarter shipments and profit margins will be lower than previously expected.

Nasdaq

Dell Inc., down $1.06 at $17.15

The computer maker said its fourth-quarter earnings fell 18 percent due to weaker demand from consumers and government agencies.

Garmin Ltd., up $4.17 at $48.86

The maker of global positioning systems said that its fourth-quarter net income rose 25 percent as it raised some of its prices.

Papa John's International Inc., down $2.77 at $37.52

The pizza chain reported fourth-quarter revenue and same-store sales that fell short of what Wall Street was expecting.

[Associated Press]

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