Winnebago, Kroger, First Solar, Smucker among big market movers Thursday

Winnebago, Kroger, First Solar among big movers

NEW YORK — Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Thursday on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market:

NYSE:

Winnebago Industries Inc., up $1.32 at $12.40

The motor home maker returned to profitability in its fiscal third quarter as revenue nearly tripled and it sold more motor homes.

Pier 1 Imports Inc., up 18 cents at $8.20

The home decor retailer posted a profit in the first quarter, when Wall Street analysts expected a loss, and revenue rose from a year ago.

Kroger Co., up 67 cents at $20.75

The grocery operator’s net income fell 14 percent in the first quarter, but its results beat analyst expectations.

J.M. Smucker Co., up $3.80 at $61.55

Net income fose 28 percent during the jam and peanut butter maker’s fourth quarter, and its outlook topped analyst forecasts.

NASDAQ:

DryShips Inc., down 22 cents at $4.09

A Credit Suisse analyst downgraded the owner of oil deepwater drilling rigs, citing uncertainty over Gulf of Mexico production.

Anadigics Inc., up 82 cents at $4.82

A Stifel Nicolaus analyst upgraded his rating on the stock, saying the chip maker is likely to outstrip Wall Street forecasts.

Computer Programs & Systems Inc., down $3.53 at $39.02

The information technology company suspended its finance chief while it investigates allegations of his improper use of a corporate credit card.

First Solar Inc., up $4.68 at $123.45

A Credit Suisse analyst said he expects demand to improve for the company’s solar products and upgraded its shares.