TradingMarkets’ 11 Stocks You Need To Know About Today

Symantec
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is close to acquiring Veritas
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, The New York Times reports.

Pier One Imports
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posted a sharp drop in Q3 earnings.

The Wall Street Journal
reported that Verizon (VZ)
and Vodafone (VOD)
could make a bid for Sprint.

Cooper Cos.
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beat by 0.07 and said Q3 earnnigs rose 38%.

Electronic Arts
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signed a licensing agreement with the NFL
that allows it to use NFL stadiums, teams and players in its video games.

BlueLinx Holdings (BXC) priced its IPO of 9.5 million shares at $13.50,
under the expected $15 to $17 range.

Knoll Inc. (KNL) priced its IPO at $15, at the high end of the expected
$14 to $16 range. Goldman Sachs led the underwriting.

CKE Restaurants
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reported a 13-fold increase in Q3 sales.

Goodrich
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said Boeing will use its cargo system on the 7E7 jet;
the deal is expected to generate $450 million in sales for GR through 2028.

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