Gainers:
Costco Wholesale Corp. (COST) is gaining 4 percent to $100.25. The company announced that November comparable sales for the total company went up 6 percent. In addition, the company declared a special cash dividend of $7.00 per share, payable December 18, 2012, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on December 10, 2012.
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc. (GMCR) is surging over 18 percent to $34.38. The company's fourth quarter profit and net sales improved from the year-ago quarter and were above Wall Street view. The company forecast first quarter earnings per share above analysts' estimate and also lifted its earnings projection for fiscal year 2013.
American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) is rising 7 percent to $20.73. The company's third quarter earnings increased from the same period a year earlier. Net sales increased 11 percent and topped the consensus estimate.
Ann Inc. (ANN) is rising 3 percent to $33.50. The company's third quarter earnings improved from the previous year period. Total net sales improved from the year-ago quarter and were above the consensus estimate. Meanwhile, the company forecast fourth quarter total net sales below analysts' estimate.
Decliners:
Jos. A. Bank Clothiers Inc. (JOSB) is falling over 6 percent to $44.20. The company's third quarter profit declined from the year-ago quarter and was below Wall Street view. Meanwhile, total sales for the quarter rose 11.1 percent and topped the consensus estimate. Comparable-store sales increased 4.8 percent.
The Fresh Market, Inc. (TFM) is down over 13 percent to $52.00. The company's third quarter earnings and revenues increased from the year-ago quarter. The company also provided a weak fiscal year 2012 earnings guidance. The company also announced the resignation of its finance chief Lisa Klinger to accept a similar position with a private equity-backed apparel retailer.
Trading halt:
Trading in shares of AMSC (AMSC) was halted. The company announced that it has reduced its workforce by approximately 25 percent. The company also revised its financial forecast for its third fiscal quarter as a result of anticipated wind turbine electrical control system shipment delays to certain of its Windtec Solutions partners.
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