Chipotle, Shake Shack stock prices take a dip last week

March 12, 2016 at 6:40PM
Workers prepare food at a Chipotle store Thursday, March 10, 2016, in Billerica, Mass., in advance of reopening later in the day. The store was closed Wednesday amid concerns some employees had contracted the norovirus. None of the sick employees came in to work, but the store was closed and cleaned as a precautionary measure. (AP Photo/Rodrique Ngowi)
A Massachusetts Chipotle closed after multiple employees reported feeling ill Wednesday. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Feeling ill: Chipotle Mexican Grill shares dropped 4 percent, to $500.37 Wednesday after the restaurant chain said one of its stores in Massachusetts was closed after four employees said they were feeling ill. Shares closed the week at $507.85.

Shake quake: Hamburger chain Shake Shack dropped 10 percent, to $37.86 Tuesday after delivering results and an outlook that disappointed investors. Shake Shack shares closed Friday at $ 34.58.

Sales slip: Dick's Sporting Goods fell 3 percent, to $43.25 Tuesday after fourth-quarter results and future guidance fell short of analysts' expectations as a warmer-than-usual winter crimped the retailer's sales. Its stock closed Friday at $46.44.

Urban jumps: Urban Outfitters rose 11 percent to $31.35 Tuesday after the retailer reported strong earnings and improved margins during the holiday season. The company's Free People brand saw sales jump 17 percent over the same period a year ago. The company earned $72.9 million, or 61 cents per share, in its fourth quarter. Shares closed the week at $33.11.

Flying high: Air Transport Services jumped 23 percent, to $14.48 Wednesday after turning in solid results and saying it will operate an air transport network for Amazon. Air Transport shares finished the week at $14.32.

Chow wow: Pet-food company Blue Buffalo Pet Products rose $3.04, or 16 percent, $21.60 after posting earnings and revenue that topped expectations and upping guidance for the year ahead. Blue Buffalo shares closed the week at $23.02.

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