HEADLINE STOCKS-Some U.S. stocks on the move on Oct. 26

(Updates to after the open, adds National Oilwell, Symmetry Medical, China Life)

For small and mid-cap stocks to watch, see [ID:nBNG502576]

NEW YORK, Oct 26 (Reuters) - Some U.S. stocks on the move on Monday:

VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC (VZ.N), $28.77, down 0.3 pct

The Dow component reported third-quarter earnings that fell from the prior year but beat expectations. It also added 1.2 million mobile subscribers in the quarter. [ID:nN2698373]

MCGRAW-HILL COS (MHP.N), $30.41, down 0.3 pct

The company reported third-quarter earnings that fell from the prior year and lowered its revenue outlook for the year on declines in its textbook segment and in advertising in its media unit but topped expectations by 2 cents. [ID:nN26178422]

LEGG MASON INC (LM.N), $33.18, up 3.9 pct

Activist investor Nelson Peltz will be elected to the company's board, in a move that will avoid a proxy fight for the next two years. [ID:nBNG133516]

NATIONAL OILWELL VARCO INC (NOV.N), $48.50, up 3.4 pct

The company reported adjusted third-quarter earnings that fell from the prior year but beat expectations. [ID:nN26120353]

SYMMETRY MEDICAL INC (SMA.N), $7.75, down 19 pct

The company cut its full-year outlook. [ID:nWNAB4222]

CHINA LIFE INSURANCE CO (LFC.N), $73.72, up 2.1 pct (U.S. shares)

The company a sharp increase in its third-quarter earnings, and analysts said that rising financial markets should sustain the company's long-term growth. [ID:nPEK296325]

CORNING INC (GLW.N), $15.89, up 1.5 pct