Among the companies with shares expected to actively trade in
Wednesday's session are Apple Inc. (AAPL), Netflix Inc. (NFLX) and
Riverbed Technology Inc. (RVBD).
Apple fiscal third-quarter earnings climbed 21%, though the
company's iPhone sales, revenue and earnings grew less than
analysts had expected. Shares sank 5.5% to $567.80 after hours.
Netflix signaled slow growth ahead for its streaming video
service and forecast a loss for the fourth quarter, as turbulent
times continue for the video-rental pioneer. The company also
reported its second-quarter earnings fell 91%. Shares tumbled 17%
to $67 after hours.
Riverbed Technology reported a 61% increase in second-quarter
profit and issued an upbeat view of earnings in the current
quarter, bouncing back from new-product delays that marred its
earlier results. The network-enhancement provider issued an upbeat
view for the third quarter. The company also agreed to team up with
Juniper Networks Inc. (JNPR) to license its network-optimization
technology for about $75 million. Shares climbed 24% to $17.97
after hours.
Altera Corp.'s (ALTR) second-quarter profit fell 24% as the chip
maker saw revenue decline sharply from the previous year. However,
the company offered an upbeat third-quarter outlook. Shares jumped
9.2% to $33.50 after hours.
Buffalo Wild Wings Inc.'s (BWLD) second-quarter profit rose
9.3%, but its boost in sales at established restaurants wasn't
enough to offset the stubbornly high chicken-wing prices it faces
this year. Shares were off 16% to $66.65 after hours.
Juniper's second-quarter income fell 50% on weaker spending by
the network-gear maker's Asian and European customers--though
results weren't as weak as initially feared. Shares rose 3.2% to
$15.29 after hours as the earnings and revenue topped the company's
pessimistic April guidance.
Owens & Minor Inc. (OMI) lowered its revenue and earnings
outlook for the full year, as the medical-products distributor
noted slower growth and profitability, complicated by the effects
of a planned acquisition. Shares slid 4.6% to $27.13 after
hours.
RF Micro Devices Inc. (RFMD) swung to fiscal first-quarter loss
as the chip maker's margins weakened. Shares slipped 4.3% to $4.10
after hours as the company issued a downbeat forecast for the
current quarter.
Tempur-Pedic International Inc.'s (TPX) profit slumped 45% in
the second quarter as the mattress maker faced a deeply competitive
climate in its North American business. Still, shares of the
mattress maker surged 8.2% to $29.34 in after-hours trading after
both earnings and revenue declined less than the company had
predicted in a dismal forecast issued last month.
TripAdvisor Inc.'s (TRIP) second-quarter earnings slipped 1.9%
as its expenses increased. Shares slumped 15% to $37 after hours as
revenue missed analyst expectations.
Unisys Corp. (UIS) swung to a second-quarter profit as the
information-technology's reported stronger sales for its ClearPath
enterprise software and as charges weighed on year-ago results.
Shares jumped 12% after hours to $18.50 as results beat analyst
expectations.
Usana Health Services Inc.'s (USNA) second-quarter earnings
jumped 21% as the health-products maker's revenue and margins
improved. Shares jumped 14% to $46.04 after hours as results topped
analysts' expectations and as the company again raised its
full-year outlook.
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Aaron's Inc.'s (AAN) second-quarter profit surged as the
rent-to-own retailer saw same-store sales rise as contributions
from its newer HomeSmart business grew sharply.
Ace Ltd.'s (ACE) second-quarter profit sank 45% as the insurer
booked heavy realized losses, masking a rise in premiums
written.
Aflac Inc.'s (AFL) second-quarter profit rose 77% as the insurer
reported a jump in revenue, helped by a strong yen and continued
strength in its Japan operations.
Broadcom Corp.'s (BRCM) second-quarter earnings fell 8.6%, but
the maker of smartphones and networking chips posted record revenue
for the period as it benefited from strong sales across its various
business units. Earnings topped analysts' expectations, and revenue
was at the high end of the company's guidance.
Cabot Oil & Gas Corp.'s (COG) second-quarter earnings fell
34% as higher operating expenses and lower natural gas prices
weighed on the company's bottom line.
Chicago Bridge & Iron Co.'s (CBI) second-quarter earnings
increased 17% as the company posted improved results in its three
main businesses, led by growth at its project engineering and
construction segment. The company lifted the low end of its
full-year view.
Logistics company C.H. Robinson Worldwide Inc.'s (CHRW)
second-quarter earnings increased 3.2% as revenue in its sourcing
and payment services segments rose, though sales in its key
trucking segment slipped slightly. Revenue topped analyst
expectations.
Edwards Lifesciences Corp.'s (EW) second-quarter earnings rose
17% behind sharp sales growth for its replacement heart valves that
don't require major surgery. The company raised the low-end of its
full-year earnings projections, but it issued third-quarter
guidance below analyst expectations.
International Game Technology's (IGT) fiscal third-quarter
earnings fell 46% despite higher revenue as the slot-machine maker
suffered a sharp increase in expenses.
Linear Technology Corp.'s (LLTC) fiscal fourth-quarter earnings
fell 35% as the chip maker continued to experience weak demand with
semiconductors compared with the previous year.
Nabors Industries Ltd.'s (NBR) swung to a second-quarter loss as
the oil-field services company was hurt by a big write-down and
other items.
Norfolk Southern Corp.'s (NSC) second-quarter profit slipped
5.9% as the railroad's coal revenue continued to decline and as
tax-related benefits boosted year-ago results.
Panera Bread Co.'s (PNRA) first-quarter earnings rose 24%, as
same-store sales and profit margins continued to grow at the
bakery-cafe chain.
Qiagen NV's (QGEN, QIA.XE) second-quarter earnings were nearly
flat as the provider of medical-testing technologies revenue growth
was masked by higher acquisition-related costs and other expenses.
The company also raised its full-year earnings guidance.
Range Resources Corp.'s (RRC) second-quarter profit rose 8.5% as
the independent producer's production volumes increased, which
helped offset the impact of falling natural gas prices.
Robert Half International Inc.'s (RHI) second-quarter income
rose 24%, as the staffing agency continued to see broad-based
revenue growth.
Rock-Tenn Co. (RKT) swung to a fiscal third-quarter profit after
the packaging company reported significant one-time charges a year
earlier and production improved following an acquisition.
Total System Services Inc.'s (TSS) second-quarter earnings rose
a better-than-expected 24% as the payment-services provider saw
stronger international services revenue.
Valmont Industries Inc.'s (VMI) second-quarter earnings jumped
31% as the company saw growth in all four of its major segments,
led by its utility-tower business.
VirnetX Holding Corp. (VHC) said an administrative law judge has
identified a procedural discrepancy with its complaint filed with
the U.S. International Trade Commission that alleges Apple Inc.
(AAPL) engaged in unfair-trade practices. The Internet security
software and technology company said it disagrees with the finding
and plans to appeal or refile its complaint to clarify the
issue.
Weatherford International Ltd. (WFT) said its second-quarter
revenue jumped 24% on continued strength in North America. But the
oilfield-services company said unresolved accounting problems are
preventing it from reporting its net income.
W.R. Berkley Corp.'s (WRB) second-quarter earnings rose 32% as
the specialty insurer reported continued growth in net premiums
written and higher average rates on renewed policies.
Zale Corp. (ZLC) said it has secured a new $665 million credit
facility, which the jewelry retailer said will reduce its borrowing
costs and accelerate its return to profitability.
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