Harley-Davidson Inc. (HOG) rose sharply in early trade Friday and extended its gains in the early portion of the afternoon. The stock closed higher by 1.28 at $42.03, with volume at nearly a 2-month high.

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Harley-Davidson isn't making enough of its most expensive motorcycles to meet demand.That shortfall disappointed investors, who sent the Milwaukee company's stock down 7 per cent yesterday even though Harley reported that its third-quarter...

Even though the motorcycle maker had a solid quarter, concerns about margins hit the stock hard.

The iconic motorcylce brand saw its stock take a beating despite solid earnings with profits that more than doubled in the quarter and increased revenues, but fell hard after cutting margin guidance.