HEADLINE STOCKS-U.S. stocks to watch on April 9

NEW YORK, April 9 (Reuters) - Some U.S. stocks to watch on
Thursday:

WELLS FARGO
The company gave a first-quarter outlook and said its
acquisition of Wachovia was exceeding expectations.
[nWNAB2290]
Shares were up 28 percent at $19.19 in premarket trading.

WAL-MART STORES
The discount retailer reported its March sales results and
updated its guidance. [nN09348203]
Shares of the company, a Dow component, fell 4.2 percent to
$50.40 in premarket trade.

MORGAN STANLEY
The financial services company's bottom line will be hurt
by a recent rebound in the price of its bonds, according to a
report in the Wall Street Journal. [nBNG471527]
The stock closed Wednesday at $22.69.

GENERAL MOTORS
Three bidders remain for the company's Hummer brand, with
current offers ranging from $100 million to $200 million in
cash, according to sources. [nN08172]
Shares of the company, a Dow component, rose 7.3 percent to
$2.07 in premarket trade.

BJ'S WHOLESALE CLUB
The retailer reported a rise of 8.5 percent in its March
same-store sales. [nWNAB2291]
The stock fell about 3 percent to $33.16 in premarket trade.

CHARLOTTE RUSSE HOLDING INC
The apparel retailer forecast second-quarter earnings that
were above expectations. [nBNG466383]
The stock rose 15 percent to $10.50 in pre-market.

COSTCO WHOLESALE
The retailer reported a drop of 5 percent in its March
same-store sales. [nN08538944]
The stock was down about 3 percent at $46.31 in pre-market.

DILLARD'S INC
The retailer reported a drop of 19 percent in its March
same-store sales. [nWNAB2288]
The stock was down about 18 percent at $5.55 in pre-market trading.

EXCEL MARITIME CARRIERS LTD
The Greek dry bulk carrier reported its fourth-quarter
results. [nBNG462748]
The stock was up 13 percent at $6.75 in pre-market trading.

GREENBRIER COS INC
The railway equipment supplier reported a second-quarter
loss, and suspended its quarterly dividend. [nBNG393072]
The stock was down about 5 percent at $4.41 in pre-market trading.

HAWAIIAN HOLDINGS INC
The company forecast passenger revenue per available seat
mile between 3.5 percent and 5.5 percent for the three months
ended March 31, 2009. [nWNAB2101]
The stock was up more than 8 percent at $4.25 in pre-market trading.

HOSPITALITY PROPERTIES TRUST
The company suspended its quarterly dividend for the rest
of 2009. [nBNG462748]
The stock fell more than 11 percent to $12.06 in premarket
trading.

LIMITED BRANDS
The company reported a fall of 9 percent in its March
same-store sales. The Reuters estimate was for a drop of 12
percent. [nWNAB2248]
The stock rose 12 percent to $10.81 in premarket trade.

MACY'S INC
The department store reported a drop of 9.2 percent in its
March same-store sales. [nWNAB2287]
Shares of Macy's fell 3 percent to $10.01 in premarket
trade.

WD-40 CO
The household lubricant maker posted a drop in its
second-quarter earnings and cut its outlook. [nBNG402407]
The stock fell 11 percent to $23.80 in premarket trading.

(Reporting by Ryan Vlastelica; Editing by Theodore d'Afflisio)
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