Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange at close on Wednesday:

DJS – DAVID JONES LTD – up 12 cents at $3.08

Shoppers will soon be able to buy David Jones brand underwear and plates as the department store chain looks to increase its private label products.

ELD – ELDERS LTD – down one cent at 12 cents

A hot and dry summer has hurt the rural services operations of agribusiness Elders.

SGM – SIMS METAL MANAGEMENT LTD – down 32 cents at $10.08

The boss of Sims Metal Management’s operations in Europe has left the company, but no reason for his departure has been given.

SYD – SYDNEY AIRPORT – up three cents at $3.19

Sydney Airport has reported a 2.2 per cent rise in passenger numbers in February.

WES – WESFARMERS LTD – up one cent at $41.10

WOW – WOOLWORTHS LTD – up 12 cents at $33.97

The peak farmers’ body is stepping up pressure on the federal government to stop major supermarkets abusing their market power.