Gainers:
Kayak Software Corp. (KYAK) surged over 25 percent to $39.00. Priceline.com Inc. (PCLN) has agreed to acquire the company for $1.8 billion or $40 per share in a stock and cash transaction. Priceline expects the impact of this acquisition on adjusted earnings in 2013 to be de minimis. PCLN declined 1 percent to $620.00.
Allscripts Healthcare Solutions Inc. (MDRX) gained over 7 percent to $13.20. The company's third quarter profit declined from the year-ago quarter, while its non-GAAP earnings per share were above analysts estimate. The company announced that it is evaluating strategic alternatives, in light of ongoing interest expressed by third parties. The company also withdrew its 2012 annual guidance, as it decided to seek strategic options.
Zipcar, Inc. (ZIP) rose 24 percent to $7.50. The company's third quarter earnings and revenue increased from the previous year period and also were above analysts' projections. The company noted that it is on track to deliver its first full year of profitability on a US GAAP basis in 2012.
Decliners:
Walt Disney Co. (DIS) declined 2 percent to $49.00. The company's fourth quarter profit improved from the year-ago quarter and was in-line with Wall Street view. Revenues for the quarter rose 3 percent, but were below the consensus estimate.
Groupon Inc. (GRPN) fell 16 percent to $3.30. The company's third quarter net loss narrowed from the same period a year earlier. Revenues improved 32 percent, but were below the consensus estimate. The company forecast fourth quarter revenues in-line with analysts' expectation.
Nordstrom, Inc. (JWN) dropped over 3 percent to $53.59. The company's third quarter profit increased from the year-ago quarter, but was below Wall Street view. Net sales improved 13.8 percent, but missed the consensus estimate.
Trading halt:
Trading in shares of Brooks Automation Inc. (BRKS) was halted. The company's fourth quarter GAAP earnings surged from the year-ago quarter, due to an one-time income tax benefit. Adjusted earnings declined from the previous year period. Total revenues declined, but were above the consensus estimate. The company noted that current market conditions continue to be weak and also provided a weak first quarter forecast.
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