Among the companies with shares expected to actively trade in
Friday's session are Expedia Inc. (EXPE), VeriSign Inc. (VRSN) and
Deckers Outdoor Corp. (DECK).
Expedia shrugged off economic headwinds that have pestered
rivals to report better-than-expected third-quarter results driven
by acceleration in a technology-enhanced hotel business. The
Internet travel agent raised its forecast for adjusted earnings
this year. Shares rose 17% to $59.98 premarket.
VeriSign reported its third-quarter profit rose 32% as operating
margin at the Internet-domain-name company widened and revenue
improved. Shares were down 14%, at $39.94 premarket as the company
warned the U.S. Commerce Department may not complete its review of
the company's .com registry agreement before it expires at the end
of November and may have to offer an extension.
Deckers's third-quarter profit fell 31% as the footwear maker's
UGG sales declined. Shares sank 18% to $29.00 premarket as revenue
missed Wall Street expectations and as the company lowered its
fourth-quarter guidance.
Arch Coal Inc.'s (ACI) third-quarter results weren't as much of
a downer as analysts anticipated, with the company logging surprise
profit growth, not the red ink that was expected. "We are prudently
matching out production levels to market demand, reducing costs and
lowering capital spending," Arch Coal's Chief Operating Officer
Paul A. Lang said. "We anticipate that 2013 will be a difficult
year for the coal industry, but we believe our ongoing efforts will
allow Arch to emerge from this cyclical downturn as an
even-stronger company." Shares jumped 14% to $8.30 premarket.
Shares of fellow coal company Alpha Natural Resources Inc. (ANR)
also rise, up 5.9% to $8.93.
Cerner Corp.'s (CERN) third-quarter earnings rose 25% as the
hospital-information technology vendor reported record sales and
rolled out new cloud-based services for physicians. Shares were up
13% at $77.25 premarket as the company's results beat expectations
and it again raised its full-year outlook.
Pilgrim's Pride Corp. (PPC) swung to a third-quarter profit as
the poultry processor's margins improved amid nearly flat input
costs. Shares rose 9% to $4.98 premarket as results beat Wall
Street expectations.
Newell Rubbermaid Inc. (NWL) swung to a third-quarter profit
from a year-earlier period that was bogged down by impairment
charges, while sales edged lower. Earnings came in ahead of
expectations. The consumer-goods company also unveiled a new
organizational model and several leadership appointments in an
effort to push forward its growth plans, as well as saying it plans
to cut slightly over 10% of its global workforce over the next
2-1/2 years. Shares rose 7% to $21.49 premarket.
ChipMos Technologies (IMOS) said its shareholders ThaiLin
Semiconductor Corp., which is a ChipMos subsidiary, and Siliconware
Precision Industries Co. plan to offer an unspecified number of the
company's common shares. The provider of semiconductor testing and
assembly services had about 28 million shares outstanding as of
June 30. Shares fell 10% to $10.61 premarket.
Coinstar Inc. (CSTR) failed to grow profit in the third quarter
for the first time in two years, as a scarcity of new releases in
its Redbox DVD rental kiosks offered little enticement for
consumers glued to Olympics coverage. The company also lowered its
outlook for profit this year. Shares fell 7.2% to $40.12
premarket.
Constant Contact Inc.'s (CTCT) third-quarter profit rose 24% as
the Web-based marketing firm reported higher revenue and a one-time
benefit related to an acquisition. But the company noted new
customer additions were below expectations for the quarter. It also
lowered its full-year revenue outlook. Shares were off 17% to
$14.16 in premarket trading.
DeVry Inc.'s (DV) fiscal first-quarter earnings fell 44% as the
for-profit education company also posted an overall drop in
enrollment. Shares rose 9.3% to $22.75 in premarket trading as
earnings beat analysts' estimates.
Varian Medical Systems Inc.'s (VAR) fiscal fourth-quarter
earnings jumped 19% as oncology systems and X-ray products sales
improved. Shares of the company, which makes medical equipment and
software to treat cancer, jumped 13% to $65.74 premarket as results
topped analyst expectations. Varian also offered upbeat revenue
guidance for the new fiscal year and current quarter.
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Aaron's Inc.'s (AAN) third-quarter profit rose 3.2% as the
rent-to-own retailer saw strong revenue growth in its HomeSmart
segment, contributing to healthy same-store sales gains.
Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN) posted its first quarterly loss in nearly
a decade, as the Internet retail company continues pouring money
into an ongoing expansion that has eaten away at profit
margins.
American Campus Communities Inc.'s (ACC) enlarged offering of 11
million shares priced at a 1.1% discount to Thursday's closing
price.
Apple Inc.'s (AAPL) fiscal fourth-quarter earnings climbed 24%
as the consumer-electronics company continued to see strong demand
for its iPhone, but rumors dragged down iPad sales below
expectations.
CA Inc. (CA) slashed its earnings estimates for the second time
this year and reported weaker quarterly earnings amid its
continuing struggle with a sales-force overhaul.
Cabot Oil & Gas Corp.'s (COG) third-quarter earnings jumped
29% as production volumes and crude oil prices increased,
offsetting a continued decline in natural gas prices. Adjusted
profits topped Wall Street's expectations.
Chubb Corp.'s (CB) third-quarter profit rose 79% as the
property-and-casualty insurer was largely spared from
disasters.
Clearwire Corp. (CLWR), in an attempt to clarify its
relationship with Sprint Nextel Corp. (S) to investors, said its
partner hasn't gained any influence over the company despite recent
stock purchases. The struggling wireless broadband carrier reported
a third-quarter loss and said it managed to maintain its $1.2
billion in cash holdings because it pushed out deployment of its
next-generation network.
Dun & Bradstreet Corp. (DNB) third-quarter earnings rose 36%
as the business-information supplier's costs declined.
Eastman Chemical Co.'s (EMN) third-quarter profit fell 11% as
the chemical-and-materials manufacturer recorded acquisition and
integration costs, masking sales growth across its segments.
Freescale Semiconductor Ltd.'s (FSL) third-quarter loss narrowed
as the chip maker recorded fewer expenses, though revenue again
slipped.
Gardner Denver Inc. (GDI) said that it is exploring strategic
alternatives that could include a sale of the company.
Hancock Holding Co.'s (HBHC) third-quarter profit rose 55% as
the regional lender set aside less money for souring loans.
HealthSouth Corp.'s (HLS) third-quarter earnings fell 17% over a
year-earlier period boosted by discontinued operations, though
increased patient discharges helped the company post a core profit
ahead of expectations.
Ingram Micro Inc.'s (IM) third-quarter earnings more than
doubled as the computer-equipment distributor and
supply-chain-logistics company posted a lower provision for income
taxes, as well as revenue increases in most regions.
KLA-Tencor Corp.'s (KLAC) fiscal first-quarter earnings fell 29%
as the semiconductor-equipment company reported weaker product
revenue and margins.
Martin Marietta Materials Inc. (MLM) confirmed the death of one
of its workers at its Weeping Water mine in Nebraska and said
details surrounding the incident are under investments.
NetSuite Inc.'s (N) third-quarter loss widened as the maker of
Web-based business software saw operating expenses increase and
margins weaken, though core profit improved. Results beat the
company's own expectations.
PerkinElmer Inc.'s (PKI) third-quarter earnings fell 19% amid
lower contributions from businesses that the company has sold,
masking strong revenue growth at its human-health focused
segment.
Principal Financial Group Inc.'s (PFG) third-quarter profit more
than doubled as the asset manager and insurer benefited from
capital gains.
Regis Corp.'s (RGS) fiscal first-quarter earnings surged on
$24.2 million in gains related to the sale of its stake in
Provalliance, masking weaker sales.
Stamps.com Inc.'s (STMP) third-quarter income jumped 54% on
continued demand for the company's printable postage. Results
topped analyst expectations and as the company also raised its
full-year guidance.
Synaptics Inc.'s (SYNA) fiscal first-quarter earnings fell 53%
as the touchscreen-technology company reported lower-than-expected
revenue from its PC products segment as well as higher operating
expenses. Results came in at the high end of the company's downbeat
expectations.
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