Among the companies with shares expected to actively trade in
Tuesday's session are Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. (KKD), Thor
Industries Inc. (THO), Conatus Pharmaceuticals Inc. (CNAT) and
Ascena Retail Group Inc. (ASNA).
Krispy Kreme's fiscal third-quarter profit grew 34% as the
doughnut chain reported higher same-store sales and growth at
franchise locations in the U.S. But shares slid 14% to $21.16 in
after-hours trading, as investors focused on muted comments on
earnings for the upcoming fiscal year.
Thor's fiscal first-quarter earnings rose 33% on the strength of
higher sales and wider margins. Shares of the company, however,
were down 4.4% at $51.87 in after-hours trading as results came in
lower than expected.
Conatus's shares jumped Monday after the biotechnology firm said
its treatment for chronic liver disease has been granted a status
that could mean quicker approval. Conatus's shares were up 27% to
$7.80 in after-hours trading.
Ascena's fiscal first-quarter earnings rose 22% as the apparel
retailer reported broad sales growth and stronger margins. Shares
of Ascena, which affirmed its fiscal-year guidance, were up 4.2% at
$21.76 in after-hours trading as adjusted earnings and revenue beat
expectations.
Watch List:
Energen Corp. (EGN) said it expects last month's severe weather
in West Texas to weigh on results from the oil-and-gas production
company's Permian Basin operations.
The Wall Street Journal reported Fifth & Pacific Cos. (FNP)
is nearing a deal to sell its Lucky Brand denim business after an
auction that had stalled regained momentum this fall, according to
people familiar with the matter.
Hertz Global Holdings Inc. (HTZ) named former Hilton Worldwide
Inc. executive Thomas Kennedy to the car-rental firm's chief
financial officer post, effective a week from Monday.
NCR Corp. (NCR), a maker of automatic teller machines, has
agreed to pay $1.65 billion to acquire outsourced online banking
firm Digital Insight Corp., a move to address rising consumer
interest to bank across multiple channels.
Office Depot Inc. (ODP) has added a second former Wendy's Co.
(WEN) executive to the office retailer's new executive team, naming
Stephen Hare to serve in the chief financial officer role,
effective immediately.
Oneok Partners LP (OKS) issued guidance for 2014 that surpasses
its estimate for the current year, citing growth in natural-gas
volumes.
QEP Resources Inc. (QEP) plans to separate its midstream
business, QEP Field Services Co., into a separate entity, including
its interest in QEP Midstream Partners LP (QEPM).
Shoe Carnival Inc.'s (SCVL) fiscal third-quarter earnings slid
11%, with revenue declining due to an unfavorable calendar shift
from the previous year.
Restaurant operator Yum Brands Inc. (YUM) estimated adjusted
earnings for fiscal 2014 will rise "at least" 20% from the prior
year's level, a target that suggests the company could meet Wall
Street's latest expectations.
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