Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Wednesday on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market. Data from the Associated Press:
NYSE
Upticks,downticks CarMax Inc., up $2.14 at $32.66
The used car dealership chain said first-quarter profit rose 25 percent as economic uncertainty boosted sales of secondhand vehicles.
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La-Z-Boy Inc., down $1.19 at $9.71
Despite stronger revenue, the furniture maker said its fourth-quarter profit fell due to rising costs and a writedown.
Jabil Circuit Inc., up 60 cents at $19.45
The electronics part maker said its fiscal third-quarter earnings doubled as it helped fill the rising demand for tech gadgets.
Nasdaq
Adobe Systems Inc., down $2 at $30.01
A Citi analyst said the software maker’s sales forecast, even excluding a negative impact from Japan, was slightly below the midpoint of Wall Street expectations.
Hanwha SolarOne Ltd., up 65 cents at $5.89
A Collins Stewart analyst upgraded the company’s stock, saying demand for the its solar wafers will likely exceed his expectations.
Ceva Inc., up $1.93 at $29.86
An Oppenheimer analyst initiated coverage of the chip designer with an “Outperform” rating, saying its sales will grow.
AeroVironment Inc., up $5.90 at $34.51
The maker of unmanned aircrafts said its fourth-quarter profit rose more than 12 percent, topping Wall Street expectations.
Dentsply International Inc., up 71 cents at $38.32
The dental products maker is expanding its dental implant business by buying AstraZeneca’s Astra Tech business for $1.8 billion.




