As the unemployment rate dropped to its lowest rate in 3 years, 8.6%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average is trading higher at 12,079 and the S&P 500 Index is trading above 1,250. Here’s the hottest stocks buzzing on Wall Street today:

1. Big Lots, Inc. (NYSE:BIG): Shares of Big Lots, Inc. are trading lower 9% today. Big Lots, Inc. is a broadline closeout retailer that operates stores across the United States. The Company’s stores offer an assortment of merchandise, including consumables, seasonal products,furniture, housewares, toys, and gifts. Get the most recent company news and stock data here >>
2. PVH Corp (NYSE:PVH): Shares of PVH Corp are trading higher 6.5% today. Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation designs, sources, manufactures, and markets men’s, women’s, and children’s apparel and footwear. The Company markets its products at a wholesale level through department store chains and directly to consumers through retail stores. Get the most recent company news and stock data here >>
3. Zumiez Inc. (NASDAQ:ZUMZ): Shares of Zumiez Inc. are trading higher 21% today. Zumiez Inc., is a specialty retailer of action sports related apparel, footwear, equipment, and accessories. Get the most recent company news and stock data here >>
4. Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc. (NASDAQ:ULTA): Shares of Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc. are trading higher 6% today. Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc. sells cosmetics, fragrances, skin and hair care products, appliances, and accessories. The Company also offers hair salon services, manicures, pedicures, massages, and other beauty & spa treatments. Get the most recent company news and stock data here >>
5. Rubicon Minerals Corp. (NYSEAMEX:RBY): Shares of Rubicon Minerals Corp. are trading higher 10% today. Rubicon Minerals Corporation is a mineral exploration company. The Company explores for gold deposits in the Red Lake gold camp of Canada, as well as Nevada and Alaska. Get the most recent company news and stock data here >>
6. Navios Maritime Holdings Inc. (NYSE:NM): Shares of Navios Maritime Holdings Inc. are trading higher 18% today. Navios Maritime Holdings, Inc. offers maritime freight transportation services. The Company specializes in worldwide carriage, trading, storage and related logistics of international bulk cargoes. Get the most recent company news and stock data here >>
7. Gildan Activewear Inc. (NYSE:GIL): Shares of Gildan Activewear Inc. are trading higher 2% today. Gildan Activewear Inc. manufactures and markets branded basic activewear. The Company sells its products principally in the wholesale imprinted activewear segment of the North American apparel market. Gildan sells cotton T-shirts, placket collar golf shirts, tank tops, and sweatshirts. Get the most recent company news and stock data here >>
8. Mitel Networks Corporation – Common Shares (NASDAQ:MITL): Shares of Mitel Networks Corporation – Common Shares are trading higher 25% today. Mitel Networks Corp., is a provider of communications solutions for organizations. The Company offers solutions, from business communications to unified communications, from prepackaged to tailored applications. Get the most recent company news and stock data here >>
9. Western Digital Corp. (NYSE:WDC): Shares of Western Digital Corp. are trading higher 10% today. Western Digital Corporation designs and manufactures hard drives for desktop computers and home entertainment applications. Get the most recent company news and stock data here >>
10. Texas Industries, Inc. (NYSE:TXI): Shares of Texas Industries, Inc. are trading higher 1% today. Texas Industries, Inc. and its subsidiaries supply construction materials such as cement, aggregate, and concrete products. The Company’s customers include the construction, original equipment manufacturers, tool, and country goods markets. Get the most recent company news and stock data here >>

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