Shares of InterMune Inc. (ITMN) surged more than 5% in after hours trading after the company said that Health Canada has approved its Esbriet drug for the treatment of mild to moderate idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis in adult patients.
Resources Connection, Inc. (RECN) shares gained more than 1% in extended hours trading after the professional services provider reported higher first quarter profit.
Shares of pre-paid wireless carrier MetroPCS Communications Inc. (PCS) rose more than 2% in late trading. Germany's Deutsche Telekom AG (DTEGY.PK) earlier in the day confirmed having talks to buy MetroPCS and merge with its US subsidiary T-Mobile USA. MetroPCS, which also confirmed the talks, closed the day's regular trading session up 17.80%.
Xyratex Ltd (XRTX) shares slumped more than 14% in after hours trading after the UK-based data storage company reported a bigger-than-expected decline in third quarter profit and forecast a surprise loss for the fourth quarter.
Shares of Antares Pharma, Inc. (ATRS) slipped more than 9% in extended hours trading after thepharmaceutical company announced a public offering of shares of its common stock.
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