Movers Roundup: Rentech, TRW Auto

Among the stock activity stories for Tuesday, Aug. 18, from AP Financial News:

DALLAS (AP) — Shares of Rentech Inc. soared Tuesday after the company announced it would supply synthetic fuel to eight airlines for ground operations at Los Angeles International Airport beginning in late 2012.

NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. jumped on Tuesday after the auto parts supplier disclosed that it raised $269 million from a stock offer and its debt outlook was raised by Standard & Poor's.

NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of J. Crew Group Inc. surged Tuesday, getting a boost from a ratings upgrade and price target increase.

NEW YORK (AP) — Apple Inc. shares rose modestly Tuesday after RBC Capital Markets predicted more success for the iPhone as the smart phone market grows.

NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of Solarfun Power Holdings Co. fell Tuesday after the Chinese solar cell maker posted a second-quarter loss on declining sales prices.

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Shares of Textron Corp. rose Tuesday as an analyst said problems at the diversified manufacturer's finance business have eased and the company now has sufficient cash.