Among the companies with shares expected to actively trade in
Friday's session are Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN), Chevron Corp. (CVX)
and MasterCard Inc. (MA).
Accuray Inc. (ARAY) shares jumped after the company posted a
narrower loss than expected in its fiscal second quarter and raised
its revenue estimate for the year. Shares rose 9.1% to $10.08
premarket.
Amazon.com posted a big jump in revenue in the fourth quarter,
but its failure to meet lofty profit expectations sent the online
retailer's shares tumbling. The Seattle-based company also issued a
disappointing forecast for the current period. Shares dropped 8.3%
to $369.45 premarket.
Chevron's fourth-quarter profit fell 31% as the energy giant
reported lower global reduction and weaker refined products
margins. Though profit for the period met Wall Street's
expectations, revenue missed expectations by nearly $9 billion.
Investors sent the company's shares down 0.7% to $115.65 in
premarket trading.
Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc.'s (CMG) fourth-quarter earnings rose
30% as the burrito chain said an increase in traffic at its
restaurants boosted sales. Revenue growth for the quarter topped
Wall Street's expectations, pushing shares up 12% to $551.31
premarket.
DFC Global Corp.'s (DLLR) fiscal second-quarter profit tumbled
88% as the operator of check-cashing stores was hurt by weaker gold
prices and a weaker Canadian dollar. Results for the period badly
missed Wall Street's expectations, and DFC cut its expectations for
the fiscal year. Shares dropped 24% to $8 premarket.
Google Inc. (GOOG) said its fourth-quarter profit climbed 17%,
bolstered by higher advertising revenue. Shares edged up 3.9% to
$1,179.60 premarket.
LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB) said its fourth-quarter
earnings soared 86% as the plastics and chemicals company reported
better profitability across all key business segments. Results were
far better than Wall Street expected, sending shares up 2.4% to
$79.90 in premarket trading.
Mattel Inc. (MAT) reported a surprise drop in fourth-quarter
sales, as the toy maker was stung by sharp declines for core brands
like Barbie and the preschool Fisher-Price line. Mattel's latest
results badly missed Wall Street's expectations, possibly hurt by
the soft performance at key brick-and-mortar retail partners like
Toys "R" Us Inc. and Target Corp. (TGT). Shares dropped 10%
premarket to $38.50.
Manitowoc Co. (MTW) said its fourth-quarter profit fell 39%
despite improved crane orders and stronger margins on impacts
related to the sale of its stake in a Chinese joint venture.
Adjusted earnings beat Street views, sending shares up 8.2% to
$26.80 premarket.
MasterCard reported a 3% jump in fourth-quarter profit, as
cardholders spent more on purchases and the company processed more
transactions. However, results for the latest period missed Wall
Street's expectations, sending shares down 5.8% in recent premarket
trading. Visa (V) and American Express (AXP) shares also appeared
to be dragged down by the results.
Security services provider Proofpoint Inc. (PFPT) shares popped
after the company posted better-than-expected fourth-quarter
results and issued optimistic revenue guidance. Shares jumped 10%
to $40.24 premarket.
Wal-Mart warned that its fourth-quarter earnings could fall
below the low end of its prior forecast, citing government cuts to
assistance programs and a harsh winter. Shares dropped 1% to $74.05
premarket.
Wynn Resorts Ltd. (WYNN) said its fourth-quarter profit rose
92%, fueled by revenue gains from the company's casino operations
in Macau. Shares edged up 2.6% to $206.78 premarket.
Zynga Inc. (ZNGA) is announcing its biggest-ever acquisition to
boost a push into mobile videogames, while at the same time cutting
deeply among its ranks for the third time in two years. Shares
surged 18% to $4.20 premarket.
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Abaxis Inc.'s (ABAX) fiscal third-quarter profit slid 35% as the
medical-products maker reported slumping instrument sales and
weaker gross margins. Sales for the period were slightly less than
Wall Street's expectations.
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (ANF) has appointed Chief Financial
Officer Jonathan E. Ramsden to also serve as chief operating
officer, a new role at the teen retailer as it faces pressure to
turn around a weak sales performance.
Actavis PLC (ACT) issued preliminary 2014 targets that mostly
met Wall Street's expectations as the generic drug company also
unveiled a plan to realign its global structure. Under the new
organizational structure, Actavis said several divisions, including
global generics and branded generics, would be consolidated under
one new unit to be led by Siggi Olafsson.
Aon PLC (AON) said its fourth-quarter profit rose 16%,
benefiting from growth in the company's human-resources business.
Adjusted earnings beat expectations.
Boyd Gaming Corp. (BYD) warned the casino operator's
fourth-quarter loss would be wider than previous expectations, hurt
by weaker results at the Borgata resort in New Jersey.
Broadcom Corp. (BRCM) said its fourth-quarter profit fell 33% as
the chip maker's revenue declined, but still managed to surpass
market expectations.
Chubb Corp. (CB) said its fourth-quarter earnings surged as the
insurer was hit with fewer catastrophe impacts than during the year
earlier period, which included high costs related to Superstorm
Sandy.
Consol Energy Inc. (CNX) said its fourth-quarter income soared
as the energy producer benefited from contributions from
discontinued operations. Total revenue shrank 12% to $825.2
million, while costs rose 2.4% to $809.4 million.
Eastman Chemical Co. (EMN) said it swung to a profit in the
fourth quarter, as the chemical and materials producer reported
higher sales in its fiber segment and additives and functional
products business.
Green Dot Corp.'s (GDOT) fourth-quarter profit fell 90% as the
prepaid-debit-card provider recorded higher expenses. The company's
adjusted earnings for the latest quarter and full-year earnings
forecast fell short of Wall Street's expectations.
Hanger Inc. (HGR) lowered its fiscal-year guidance Thursday,
citing operational issues in a small, non-clinic unit in the
company's patient-care segment.
Lear Corp. (LEA) reported a 14% jump in fourth-quarter sales, as
the automotive-seating and electric-systems company's top line was
bolstered by sharp growth in many markets broad, while demand also
improved in North America. Adjusted earnings increased less than
expected.
McKesson Corp. (MCK) said its fiscal third-quarter earnings fell
79% despite broad revenue growth as the company was hit by an
increase in one-time charges. The company also lowered its adjusted
per-share earnings estimate for the fiscal year.
Newell Rubbermaid Inc.'s (NWL) fourth-quarter profit grew 15% as
the consumer-products maker reported broad sales growth, led by a
strong gain for the baby and parenting unit. Results slightly
topped views, but the maker of Rubbermaid containers sees a 2014
adjusted profit mostly below consensus estimates.
Riverbed Technology Inc.'s (RVBD) fourth-quarter profit jumped
75% as the network-equipment maker reported improved sales across
all major product lines and geographies.
Simon Property Group Inc.'s (SPG) fourth-quarter profit grew
5.3% as the nation's largest mall owner reported higher occupancy
and rents. Results topped expectations. The real-estate investment
trust also raised its quarterly dividend by five cents, to total
$1.25 a share.
Tyco International Ltd. (TYC) said its fiscal first-quarter
earnings rose 66% as the fire and safety products company posted a
settlement gain and grew its revenue. Results topped estimates.
Tyson Foods Inc. (TSN) said its fiscal first-quarter earnings
soared 47%, led by sales growth in its prepared foods business. For
the current fiscal year, the chicken producer said it expects
overall domestic protein production--which includes chicken, beef,
pork and turkey--to increase approximately 1%. Results beat
estimates.
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