Movers Roundup: American Axle, Crocs

Among the stock activity stories for Friday, May 8, from AP Financial News:

NEW YORK (AP) — American Axle's shares soared by nearly 200 percent after an analyst upgraded the auto parts supplier and called it a "survivor" that has impressed with its cost savings.

NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of Crocs Inc. dropped after the plastic-shoe maker said it expects second-quarter results below analyst expectations.

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Shares of K-Swiss Inc. continued to fall following a weak first-quarter earnings report by the shoe and apparel company.

NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of Web site operator Bankrate Inc. rose after it reported a first-quarter profit, even though lower advertising revenue pushed the earnings lower than the previous year's quarter.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Shares of Genworth Financial Inc. gave ground the day after the insurer reported a first-quarter loss largely due to subprime mortgage impairments and investment losses.