Among the companies with shares expected to actively trade in
Tuesday's session are Endo Health Solutions Inc. (ENDP), Michael
Kors Holdings Ltd.'s (KORS) and CVS Caremark Corp. (CVS).
Endo Health agreed to buy Canadian specialty-pharmaceutical
company Paladin Labs Inc. (PLDLF, PLB.T) for about $1.6 billion,
allowing Endo to continue its transition into a specialty
healthcare company and expand in North America. Endo shares jumped
23% premarket to $53.74.
Michael Kors's fiscal second-quarter profit rose 49% as the
retailer continued to build sales momentum heading into the crucial
holiday shopping season. Results easily beat the company's own
estimates, and it again raised its outlook for the year, sending
shares up 3.1% to $77.16 premarket.
CVS Caremark's third-quarter earnings rose 25% on revenue growth
in its pharmacy business, with an added boost from a
legal-settlement-related gain. Results beat expectations, and the
company raised its earnings view for the year. Shares edged up 2.4%
to $63.45 premarket.
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp.'s (CTSH) third-quarter
earnings rose 15% as demand for its financial and health-care
services continued to grow. Results beat estimates, and the company
raised its adjusted earnings guidance for the year. Shares climbed
4.8% to $90.99 premarket.
Apple Inc. (AAPL) is building a new component-manufacturing
plant in Arizona, striking an agreement with GT Advanced
Technologies Inc. (GTAT) that will provide sapphire material for
use in Apple products. GT's shares were up 24% to $10.39 in
premarket trading.
Mosaic Co.'s (MOS) third-quarter earnings dropped 70% as prices
and volume for its potash and phosphate fertilizers slumped.
Revenue missed expectations, sending shares off 2.6% to $45.50
premarket.
AOL Inc.'s (AOL) third-quarter profit fell 90% on restructuring
costs and write-downs related to its Patch local news operations,
among other things. But shares rose 3.3% to $40 premarket as
revenue topped expectations.
Emerson Electric Co.'s (EMR) fiscal fourth-quarter earnings rose
sharply as the manufacturer posted stronger revenue in its process
management and climate-technologies segments, and also reported
significantly fewer goodwill write-downs. Results beat
expectations, but the company offered a weak forecast for the new
year. Shares edged down 1.1% to $66.60 premarket.
Hertz Global Holdings Inc.'s (HTZ) third-quarter profit slid 12%
due in large part to higher expenses, though strong rental demand
was bolstered in part by the late 2012 acquisition of Dollar
Thrifty Automotive Group. Results topped expectations, pushing
shares up 2.5% to $24.40 premarket.
LeapFrog Enterprises Inc.'s (LF) shares fell after the
interactive toy maker issued a more cautious revenue outlook for
2013, citing fewer days between the Thanksgiving and Christmas
holidays and a weak retail environment. The toy maker's stock slid
9.6% to $7.84 in premarket trading.
BroadSoft Inc. (BSFT) swung to a third-quarter loss as the
software vendor was hurt by increased expenses for stock-based
compensation and other items that masked revenue growth. Shares
were down 19% at $26.99 in premarket trading as the company also
cut its 2013 guidance and provided a fourth-quarter outlook that
missed expectations.
Cytori Therapeutics Inc. (CYTX) unveiled a pact to commercialize
the company's cell therapies for the cardiovascular, renal and
diabetes markets in Australia and several Asian nations. Shares of
Cytori soared 38% to $2.88 premarket, after the company said
partner Lorem Vascular will pay up to $500 million in fees for a
30-year exclusive license to Cytori.
Fabrinet's (FN) fiscal first-quarter profit climbed 20% as the
company recorded improving revenue. Shares jumped 15% to $19.67 in
premarket trading as results topped expectations and the company
issued an upbeat current-quarter outlook.
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Anadarko Petroleum Corp.'s (APC) third-quarter profit rose 50%,
with higher oil sales helping to boost results.
Becton Dickinson & Co.'s (BDX) fiscal fourth-quarter profit
fell 69%, with higher costs and damages from a court decision
weighing on results. Both the top and bottom lines beat estimates,
though the company gave a cautious earnings view for the new
year.
CF Industries Holdings Inc.'s (CF) third-quarter earnings fell
42% as the fertilizer producer reported weaker revenue and margins,
and was hurt by negative derivative impacts.
Consolidated Edison Inc.'s (ED) third-quarter profit grew 5.5%
as the utility company reported revenue growth across all business
segments.
DirecTV's (DTV) third-quarter profit grew 24% as the satellite
television provider continued to boost its subscriber rolls in the
U.S. and Latin America. Results beat expectations.
Dominion Resources Inc.'s (D) third-quarter profit nearly
tripled due to lower expenses and benefits from a joint venture.
Operating earnings beat expectations.
Energizer Holdings Inc.'s (ENR) fiscal fourth-quarter earnings
fell 10%, dragged down by a decline in household products sales.
The bottom line still beat expectations.
IntercontinentalExchange Inc.'s (ICE) third-quarter profit rose
7.8% as the exchange operator posted stronger market data fees
revenue, though futures trading volume dropped. Results beat
estimates.
Marathon Oil Corp.'s (MRO) third-quarter profit rose 26%, driven
by a slight increase in production and a favorable tax comparison
to the year-ago period.
Pioneer Natural Resources Co.'s (PXD) third-quarter profit
surged while the exploration-and-production company posted
increased production and higher average prices.
Plains All American Pipeline LP's (PAA) third-quarter earnings
rose 40% though the company's gas-storage affiliate, PAA Natural
Gas Storage LP (PNG), reported that its profit dropped 32% amid
weaker revenue, as well as expenses related to the pending
combination of the two companies.
Polypore International Inc.'s (PPO) third-quarter earnings fell
51% as continued weak demand for lithium battery separators
pressured results. Adjusted profit and revenue missed Wall Street's
expectations.
Tenet Healthcare Corp.'s (THC) third-quarter profit slid 32% as
the hospital operator recorded higher expenses, masking an increase
in revenue.
Thor Industries Inc. (THO) issued a preliminary sales target for
the fiscal first quarter that missed Wall Street's expectations,
though the top line is expected to rise on strong demand for
motorized recreational vehicles.
Vornado Realty Trust's (VNO) third-quarter earnings fell 57% as
the latest quarter was weighed down by a real-estate impairment
loss, and the commercial property owner recorded fewer gains on the
sale of real estate compared with the year-ago period.
Weatherford International Ltd.'s (WFT) third-quarter earnings
fell 69%, due in large part to lower revenue in North America and a
provision for a settlement with the U.S. government.
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