NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Wednesday on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market: NYSE Hospira Inc., up $1.64 at $36.39 The drug and device maker said that its second-quarter net income fell, but its results still beat Wall Street expectations. Avon Products Inc., down 19 cents at $15.30 The beauty products maker said that its second-quarter net income fell 70 percent, hurt by the stronger dollar and lower demand. Harley-Davidson Inc., down $1.56 at $41.67 The motorcycle maker said that its second-quarter net income jumped 30 percent, but its results still missed expectations. Energizer Holdings Inc., down $9.37 at $68.40 The maker of batteries and flashlights posted third-quarter profit and revenue that fell short of Wall Street predictions. HanesBrands Inc., up $1.77 at $31.79 The clothing maker said high cotton prices hurt its second-quarter performance, but it expects better results in the next quarter. Nasdaq Comcast Corp., up $1 at $33.55 The cable company said that strong second-quarter results from its cable operations helped it overcome its box-office flops. DreamWorks Animation SKG Inc., down $1.21 at $17.99 The film studio said that its second-quarter net income fell 63 percent, to a level below what Wall Street expected. Spirit Airlines Inc., down $1.49 at $20.02 The airline said that some investment funds linked to hedge fund Oaktree Capital will sell off their remaining stake in the company.
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