Oil and gas stocks, after a rough opening, trim early losses. But the sector’s main indexes remain stuck in negative territory as investors lock in some of the gains from the previous session.

Devon Energy plans to concentrate on its domestic onshore business, potentially generating after-tax proceeds of $4.5 billion to $7.5 billion for properties it plans to sell as part of an overall corporate repositioning.

Energy stocks perk up on a healthy figure for U.S. factory orders after moving lower in early action.

Stocks expected to move significantly in trading on Tuesday include AmerisourceBergen, Anadarko, ADM, Avis Budget, Black & Decker, Continental Airlines, Flagstar Bancorp, Ford, Hecla Mining, Marvel, Medco, Stanley Works, Teva, UBS and Viacom.

Third-quarter results fall sharply at Anadarko Petroleum and Chesapeake, hit by weaker oil and natural gas prices and a raft of one-time charges.

Companies to pursue opportunities in the Marcellus Shale

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