Corinthian, McKesson, Washington Post: U.S. Equity Movers
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Shares of the following companies had unusual moves in U.S. trading. Stock symbols are in parentheses, and prices are as of 4 p.m. in New York.
Education stocks rose after an analyst said the industry is likely to benefit from short sellers exiting bearish bets. Trace Urdan at Signal Hill Capital Group LLC said the retreat by short-sellers may attract buyers. Corinthian Colleges Inc. (COCO US) gained 5.4 percent to $6.50. Education Management Corp. (EDMC US) increased 0.7 percent to $12.70. Career Education Corp. (CECO US) jumped 4.9 percent to $21.76.