NEW YORK -- Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes Thursday:

       UnitedHealth Group Inc., up $16.81 to $420.36.

       The health insurer raised its profit forecast for the year after reporting strong third-quarter financial results.

       Occidental Petroleum Corp., down 29 cents to $31.99.

       The oil and gas company is selling two Ghana offshore fields for $750 million.

       Bank of America Corp., up $1.93 to $45.07.

       The bank's third-quarter financial results beat Wall Street forecasts.

       Commercial Metals Co., down $1.52 to $30.97.

       The maker and recycler of steel and metal products reported disappointing fiscal fourth-quarter financial results.

       Boeing Co., down $4.34 to $217.44.

       The airplane maker is reportedly dealing with a new defect on its 787 Dreamliner.

       Everest RE Group Ltd., up $11.68 to $277.87.

       Investors were encouraged by the reinsurance company's update on third-quarter catastrophe losses.

       Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc., up $3.51 to $50.77.

       The largest U.S. drugstore chain reported strong fiscal fourth-quarter financial results.

       Valero Energy Corp., up $1.03 to $79.17.

       The energy company gained ground as oil prices rose.