DuPont Tops Q1 Estimates, Maintains Earnings Outlook on Q2 (DD)

Chemical giant, DuPont (NYSE: DD) said on Tuesday that fiscal first quarter’s net income jumped more than two times, as revenue was bolstered by strong demand for its protection crops and drought resilient seeds. The U.S. suffered one of the worst summers last year which increased the demand for drought resistant seeds, which DuPont develops.

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Major Movers on December 12; AET, SCMP, YMI, DLB, GEOS, DD, BGMD, ALNY, MCP, LLY

Shares of health insurer, Aetna Inc. (NYSE: AET) gained 4 percent after the company boosted its outlook both on revenue and earnings for the next fiscal year.

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