Halliburton, Hertz, Nokia, Geron and Amazon are big market movers
Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Friday on the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq Stock Market:
NYSE
Halliburton Co., up $1.29 to $55.08
The oilfield drilling and services company and its rival Baker Hughes Inc. are discussing a possible merger deal.
Hertz Global Holdings Inc., down $1.04 to $21.69
The car rental company will restate more financial results and implement a new purchasing strategy while cutting costs.
Nokia Corp., down 40 cents to $7.86
The telecommunications equipment company raised its outlook for 2015 operating margins and expects network sales growth.
Petrobas SA, down 25 cents to $9.95
The Brazilian energy company will delay reporting its financial results as it faces a money-laundering and bribery investigation.
Nordstrom Inc., up 92 cents to $74.17
The upscale department store operator reported a boost in third-quarter profit and revenue, with the results topping forecasts.
Nasdaq
Geron Corp., up 45 cents to $2.76
The biotechnology company could get more than $900 million in a deal to develop its blood disorder drug with Johnson & Johnson.
Amazon.com Inc., up $11.34 to $327.82
The online retailer and Hachette Book Group settled a nasty feud over book publishing revenue and announced a multi-year deal.
Sina Corp., down $2.05 to $39.80
The Chinese Internet portal reported weaker-than-expected third-quarter profit and a disappointing revenue outlook for the fourth quarter.