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| Company | Price | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| Big Lots Inc | 27.94 | 18.69% |
| OfficeMax Inc | 12.61 | 15.05% |
| BlueLinx Holdings Inc | 2.99 | 12.41% |
| Kelly Services Inc | 11.58 | 11.67% |
Dec 4 3:53pm ET †
| Index | Last | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| Dow Jones | 10,388.90 | 0.22% |
| Nasdaq | 2,194.35 | 0.98% |
| S&P 500 | 1,105.98 | 0.55% |
| 10yr | 99 7/32 | Yield: 3.46% |
Dec 07 8:46am ET †
| Company | Price | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| Sanmina Sci Corp | 9.16 | 5.17% |
| Novellus Systems Inc | 23.32 | 4.34% |
| Corning Inc | 18.30 | 4.04% |
| NetApp Inc | 32.70 | 3.78% |
Dec 4 3:58pm ET †
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