Closing Glance: Apparel makers mixed on economic data
NEW YORK—Shares of apparel makers ended mixed Friday as investor enthusiasm over a government report that showed the nation's employers cut far fewer jobs than expected last month dissipated later in the day.
Jones Apparel Group was upgraded to "Buy" from "Neutral" by Merrill Lynch.
Here is a look at how some apparel makers performed:
Jones Apparel Group added $1.38, or 8.7 percent, to $17.31.
VF Corp. gained 70 cents to $77.40.
Polo Ralph Lauren Corp. fell $1.18 cents to $62.72.
Liz Claiborne Inc. slipped 22 cents to $18.50.
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