Southwest Airlines (LUV) popped 3%. The company reported a third-quarter profit largely due to a rebound in travel demand. Also the discount carrier said it expects "solid" revenue improvement in the current period. Vera Bradley (VRA) popped 50%. Shares rose sharply above their initial public offering price in their stock market debut on Thursday, as investors bet on the company's growth prospects. DROPS (stocks that slid lower) Terex (TEX) dropped 7%. The company reported a bigger-than-expected third-quarter loss on Wednesday and warned its fourth-quarter results would fall short of expectations, as continued weakness in nonresidential construction weighed on demand for its cranes particularly in Western Europe. - I don't like this stock, says Steve Cortes. Janus Capital (JNS) dropped 6%.