Whirlpool Up 2%

Whirlpool Corporation WHR is up 2% in early Tuesday trade, as the stock has started a slow climb the entire day on heavy volume. Whirpool has already traded 1.1 million shares, and the stock normally trades about 1.8 million shares. Whirlpool Corporation engages in the manufacture and marketing of home appliances worldwide. Its principal products include laundry appliances, refrigerators, cooking appliances, dishwashers, mixers, and other small household appliances.