Why These 5 Stocks Are on the Move on Thursday

In this article we take a look at five stocks on the move on Thursday. If you want to read our detailed analysis of these stocks, go to read Why These 10 Stocks Are On the Move on Thursday.

5. The Gap, Inc. (NYSE:GPS) is up around 4% due to improved sentiment. If the U.S. economy continues to strengthen as it has over the last few quarters, unemployment could decrease and consumers could have more spending power. If consumers are better off, demand for The Gap, Inc. (NYSE:GPS) could be stronger. Shares of The Gap, Inc. (NYSE:GPS) are up 28% year to date with today’s rally.

Two Sigma Advisors was long more than 4.4 million shares of The Gap, Inc. (NYSE:GPS) at the end of June, down 8% from the prior quarter.