NEW YORK NEW YORK, Oct 15 (Reuters) - Some U.S. stocks on the move
on Wednesday:
COCA-COLA CO
Shares of Coke rose after the company posted
higher-than-expected quarterly profit as strong international
demand offset falling domestic volume.
Shares of the company rose 1 percent to $41.
STATE STREET CORP
State Street, one of the world's biggest institutional
money managers, reported a 33 percent rise in quarterly profit,
but said it might take a charge if it supports some portfolios
managed by its investment unit.
Charles Schwab was off 1.5 percent to $20.65.
WAL-MART STORES
TARGET CORP
HOME DEPOT
Shares of some U.S. retailers fell after data showed
September retail sales fell 1.2 percent, the biggest monthly
decline in more than three years. [ID:nN15304299].
Dow components Wal-Mart and Home Depot were off 3.1 percent
to $52.75, and 2 percent to $20.65, respectively, while Target
fell 4.6 percent to $37.97.
(Wall Street newsdesk; Editing by Tom Hals)
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