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Pre-market Movers For May 22 (BBY, MDT, AZO, RL, BNHN, FB, EDGR)

Gainers:

Best Buy Co., Inc. (BBY) is up nearly 1 percent to $18.31. The company's first quarter profit declined from the year-ago quarter, while its revenue improved 2 percent. Meanwhile, the company reaffirmed its previously provided annual guidance for fiscal 2013. The company said it is creating a long-term plan designed to make company more relevant with customers and position it for sustained, profitable returns in the years ahead.

Medtronic, Inc. (MDT) is rising more than 2 percent to $38.70 . The company's first quarter profit increased from the year-ago period, while adjusted earnings per share topped estimate by a penny.

Decliners:

AutoZone, Inc. (AZO) is falling nearly 3 percent to $358. The company's third quarter profit increased from the previous year period. Net sales advanced 6.7 percent, but missed the consensus estimate.

Ralph Lauren Corp. (RL) is down 3 percent to $142.01. The company's fourth quarter profit and net revenues rose from the year-ago quarter, and were above Wall Street view. The company expects first quarter consolidated net revenues to increase by a low single-digit percentage, and operating margin from continuing operations to be approximately 250-300 basis points below prior year.

Facebook Inc. (FB) is falling more than 3 percent to $32.80.

Trading halt:

Trading in shares of Benihana Inc. (BNHN) was halted. The company has agreed to be acquired by funds advised by Angelo, Gordon & Co.'s Private Equity Group for $16.30 per share in cash.

Trading in shares of EDGAR Online Inc. (EDGR) was halted. RR Donnelley (RRD) has agreed to acquire the company in a deal valued at approximately $70.5 million.

by RTTNews Staff Writer

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