Midday Report: Walmart Leads Dow Higher on Keybanc Rating

U.S. stocks moved higher Friday thanks to a Deutsche Bank (DB) - Get Report rebound on the final day of the month and third quarter. The S&P 500 is expected to close the quarter with gains, but September remains in the red. Walmart (WMT) - Get Report was the top performer on the Dow Jones Industrial Average after being initiated with an OVERWEIGHT rating and $90  price target at Keybanc. The firm said investments by the retailer should eventually lead to sustainable market share gains. Consumer sentiment in the U.S. improved at a faster-than-expected pace in September. Confidence among high-income households was particularly high, driven by lower inflation expectations. Cognizant Technology (CTSH) - Get Report tumbled after disclosing an international investigation into whether it had violated U.S. law over a number of payments related to facilities in India. The company has notified the Department of Justice. TheStreet's Keris Lahiff reports from Wall Street.