Continental, Dollar Thrifty, BP Are Active Movers

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Monday on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market:

NYSE:

Continental Airlines Inc., up 51 cents to $22.86

The airline agreed to be bought by United Airlines in a $3 billion-plus stock deal that would create the world's largest carrier.

Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Inc., up $6.71 to $50.70

Avis Budget Group said it will trump rival Hertz's $1.17 billion takeover bid for the car rental company.

BP PLC, down $1.96 to $50.19

The oil company said it will pay for all cleanup costs from a massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico that could last at least another week.

Gaylord Entertainment Co., down $3.82 to $29.93

The hotel and leisure company withdrew its 2010 outlook, saying flooding in Tennessee will likely affect results for the next two quarters.

Rio Tinto PLC, down $2.94 to $47.92

Australia proposed a new 40 percent tax on the booming profits of mining companies, which have benefited from increased demand from China.

Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc., up 44 cents to $2.12

The No. 2 tax preparer reached a new credit agreement that will help fund its off-tax season operations and cut 15 percent of its work force.

Administaff Inc., up $5.35 to $27.49

The human resources services provider reported a surprise first-quarter profit as it booked lower costs and retained more clients.

NASDAQ:

Pozen Inc., down 46 cents to $10.39

The Food and Drug Administration approved its osteoarthritis drug Vimovo, which will be marketed by one of the world's largest drugmakers. Investors took profits following the morning rally.

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