Microsoft Corporation (MSFT), Aeropostale, Inc. (ARO), The Boeing Company (BA): Three Movers and Shakers in the Market Today

Outside the Dow, Aeropostale, Inc. (NYSE:ARO) has soared almost 19% today after a private-equity fund, Sycamore, said it bought 6,250,000 shares, or nearly 8% of Aeropostale, Inc. (NYSE:ARO). It’s been a rough go for the company since August after it announced slower-than-anticipated back-to-school sales and weak quarterly earnings.

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After a weak Q2 in which sales dropped 15% and revenue fell by 6%, the company announced it would close 30 or 40 stores — more than originally planned. However, Aeropostale, Inc. (NYSE:ARO) isn’t the only retailer struggling: American Eagle, Macy’s, and even juggernaut Wal-Mart posted disappointing results this summer.

The article 3 Movers and Shakers in the Market Today originally appeared on Fool.com and is written by Daniel Miller.

Fool contributor Daniel Miller has no position in any stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool owns shares of Microsoft. 

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