Coach, Dow Chemical, RPM International big movers

Coach, Dow Chemical, RPM International, PetSmart, are among big market movers Monday

• By The Associated Press
• On 5:17 pm EDT, Monday October 5, 2009

NEW YORK (AP) -- The following stocks were among those that moved substantially or traded heavily Monday on the New York Stock Exchange:

NYSE:

Coach Inc., up $1.17 at $32.25

Coach is suing low-price retailer Target Corp. over bags the luxury handbag maker says too closely resemble its own designs.

RPM International Inc., down 8 cents at $18

The coatings and sealants makers first-quarter profit climbed, driven by earnings strength in its consumer segment and expense cuts.

Bank of America Corp., up 62 cents at $16.96

The bank reportedly plans to select an emergency CEO this week in case Ken Lewis steps down before the end of the year.

Dow Chemical Co., up $1.24 at $24.87

An analyst said the chemical manufacturing giant's electronics business has improved and the coatings business has stabilized.

Plantronics Inc., up $2.16 at $26.93

An analyst upgraded the headset makers stock after it said it will sell its Altec Lansing audio speaker business for $18 million.

NASDAQ:

Mellanox Technologies Ltd., up 99 cents at $17.14

The chip designer, which will report third-quarter results on Oct. 21, raised its projections for sales, gross margin and expenses.

MKS Instruments Inc., up 33 cents at $19.10

The company raised its third-quarter earnings and revenue guidance and said chip sales and equipment utilization rates are climbing.

PetSmart Inc., up 79 cents at $21.63

An analyst upgraded the pet food and products retailer, saying the company will likely benefit when discretionary spending picks up.

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