Movers roundup: Quiksilver, Generac

The Associated Press

Among the stock activity stories for Monday, Nov. 5, from AP Business News:

— Quiksilver Inc.'s shares jumped after a Stifel Nicolaus analyst upgraded his rating on the surf-and-skate-inspired clothing company's shares.

— Shares of Generac Holdings Inc., which sells generators, jumped to all-time highs as residents of the Northeast prepared for the approach of a potential nor'easter.

— Shares of Pall Corp. fell after the filtration equipment maker tamped down its expectations for the current fiscal year, saying its business is being hurt by the stronger dollar, lower demand from industry, and other issues.