Among the companies with shares expected to actively trade in
Friday's session are Groupon Inc. (GRPN), Salesforce.com Inc. (CRM)
and OmniVision Technologies Inc. (OVTI).
Just a day after posting lackluster financial results that
underlined its troubled situation, daily deals service Groupon
announced it is parting ways with Chief Executive Andrew Mason. The
company said it has launched a search for Mr. Mason's successor.
Shares rose 4.2% to $4.72 after hours.
Revenue growth remained the focus at Salesforce.com in its
fiscal fourth quarter, even as the Web-based business-software
company posted a widened loss for the period on higher stock-based
compensation expense. Shares jumped 4.8% to $177.35 after hours, as
the company raised its full-year revenue forecast and as results in
the latest period beat the company's expectations.
OmniVision Technologies's fiscal third-quarter earnings surged
as the chip maker's revenue more than doubled. However, shares fell
9.8% to $13.90 in after-hours trading as the company's fiscal
fourth-quarter outlook was sharply below expectations.
Cubist Pharmaceuticals Inc. (CBST) said the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration has granted fast-track status for two of its
late-stage antibiotic candidates. Shares jumped 3.6% to $43.95
after hours.
Icahn Enterprises LP (IEP) filed plans to offer depositary units
representing limited partner interests, but didn't specify how many
units it would sell. The investment vehicle of activist investor
Carl Icahn had about 104.9 million depositary units outstanding as
of Dec. 31. Units slipped 11% to $63.50 after hours.
McDermott International Inc. (MDR) swung to a fourth-quarter
quarter profit amid strong revenue growth, led by its Asia-Pacific
business. However, shares were down 5.9% at $11.97 in after-hours
trading as the company's 2013 revenue estimate was below analysts'
expectations.
Youku Tudou Inc.'s (YOKU) fourth-quarter loss narrowed as the
Chinese online television company recorded a benefit from its
merger with rival Tudou Holdings Ltd. Youku's American depository
shares slid 11% to $18.05 after hours, as the company's
first-quarter revenue guidance missed consensus estimates.
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Ameresco Inc. (AMRC) said it is postponing the release of its
fourth-quarter results because it is evaluating the designation of
an interest-rate swap used in its hedging strategy to manage
interest-rate risk.
Best Buy Co. (BBY) has ended talks with founder Richard Schulze
over a deal in which he and a group of buyout firms were proposing
to take a minority stake in the company in exchange for three seats
on the board, the Wall Street Journal reported citing people
familiar with the matter.
DCP Midstream Partners LP (DPM) said its increased offering of
11 million units priced at $40.63 each, in line with its Thursday
closing price.
DiamondRock Hospitality Co.'s (DRH) fiscal fourth-quarter profit
more than tripled as the real-estate investment trust posted
improved revenue across its segments.
Morgan Stanley (MS) said it recently sold its remaining legacy
ownership stake in DigitalGlobe Inc. (DGI) for roughly $195 million
based on the Earth-imagery technology company's latest closing
price.
Dresser-Rand Group Inc.'s (DRC) fourth-quarter earnings jumped
16% as the equipment maker reported double-digit revenue gains from
both its new units and aftermarket-parts segments.
Endo Health Solutions Inc. (ENDP) swung to a surprising
fourth-quarter loss amid a $640 million write-down, while revenue
eased just slightly.
Esterline Technologies Corp.'s (ESL) fiscal first-quarter
earnings rose 10% as weaker revenue was offset by stronger margins
and a tax benefit.
Freddie Mac (FMCC) earned $10.98 billion last year, its first
annual profit since 2006 and its largest ever as a company thanks
to rising home prices and a rebound in home sales that have helped
lift the performance of the mortgage-finance firm and its sister
company, Fannie Mae (FNMA).
Gap Inc.'s (GPS) fiscal fourth-quarter profit jumped 61% as the
retailer reported strong same-store sales growth in North America
and improved margins.
Great Plains Energy Inc.'s (GXP) fourth-quarter profit more than
doubled as the utility reporter lower interest expenses due to debt
refinancing, masking weaker operating revenue.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Thursday it is asking
doctors to provide information about the safety and performance of
widely used surgical robots. In a letter sent to physicians who
participate in an FDA-run product safety network, the agency has
asked them to provide information about adverse events related to
Intuitive Surgical Inc.'s (ISRG) da Vinci Surgical System, the
company's marquee product, and their training on the machine.
KBR Inc. (KBR) said a court has dismissed claims that the
defense contractor negligently operated open burn-pits and water
treatment facilities as part of its services to the military in
Iraq and Afghanistan.
Mentor Graphics Corp.'s (MENT) fiscal fourth-quarter earnings
rose 6.8% as the chip-design software company recorded revenue
gains in both of its segments. Adjusted earnings exceeded the
company's expectations, though revenue fell short of its
estimates.
The largest shareholder in MetroPCS Communications Inc. (PCS),
hedge fund Paulson & Co., plans to vote its 9.9% stake against
the planned acquisition of the wireless carrier by Deutsche Telekom
AG's (DTE.XE, DTEGY) T-Mobile USA.
Palo Alto Networks Inc. (PANW) swung to a fiscal second-quarter
loss as higher expenses, particularly in sales and marketing,
offset stronger revenue at the Internet security company.
Sinclair Broadcast Group Inc. (SBGI) has agreed to buy the
broadcast assets of 18 television stations owned by Barrington
Broadcasting Group LLC for $370 million and also agreed to operate
or provide sales services to another six stations, as the
satellite-TV company looks to grow its small market television
group.
Sotheby's (BID) fourth-quarter profit fell 7.5% as the auction
house posted $15 million in debt-extinguishment costs that masked
improved revenue.
Splunk Inc.'s (SPLK) fiscal fourth-quarter loss widened as the
data-analysis software firm's costs continued to outpace strong
revenue growth.
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services lowered its long-term
ratings on Sysco Corp. (SYY) by one notch, saying the food-service
distributor's operating efficiency has declined.
Universal Health Services Inc.'s (UHS) fourth-quarter earnings
jumped 42% as the health-care facility operator's revenue improved
and as special items boosted bottom-line results.
Westar Energy Inc.'s (WR) fourth-quarter earnings more than
doubled as retail sales continued to improve, boosting overall
revenue at the utility company. Results beat Wall Street
estimates.
Write to Nathalie Tadena at nathalie.tadena@dowjones.com
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