Stocks to Watch: Netflix, MGM, Bank of America, Yum, Abbott Laboratories

By James Willhite 

Here are some of the companies with shares expected to trade actively in Wednesday's session. Stock movements noted by ticker reflect movements during regular trading hours; premarket trading is specified separately.

Netflix -- The streaming-television pioneer will deliver its latest earnings report when U.S. markets close on Wednesday. The stock has recently suffered amid questions about the intensifying competitive landscape.

Bank of America -- Berkshire Hathaway requested permission earlier in October from the Federal Reserve to increase its stake in the bank above 10%.

Abbott Laboratories -- The pharmaceutical company is due to report third-quarter earnings before U.S. markets open Wednesday.

MGM Resorts International -- The casino giant is selling two of its properties on the Las Vegas Strip, including its landmark Bellagio property, in separate real estate deals.

Yum Brands -- The fast-food company's Taco Bell subsidiary voluntarily recalled about 2.3 million pounds of seasoned beef from its restaurants and distribution sites Friday after a customer reportedly found a metal shaving in an order of food.

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October 16, 2019 04:56 ET (08:56 GMT)

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