HEADLINE STOCKS-Some U.S. stocks on the move on Aug. 6
(Updates to afternoon trading, adds Macy's, Chesapeake/Plains Exploration, Hartford, Staples)
NEW YORK, Aug 6 (Reuters) - Some U.S. stocks on the move on Thursday:
CISCO SYSTEMS INC (CSCO.O), $22.19, up 0.1 pct
The Dow component reported adjusted fourth-quarter earnings late Wednesday that beat expectations but said it was too soon to call a recovery. [ID:nN03535216]
COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP (COST.O), $48.85, down 0.4 pct
The company reported a bigger-than-expected 7 percent drop in July same-store sales. [ID:nBNG401861]
BANK OF AMERICA CORP (BAC.N), $16.82, up 1 pct
KBW said the bank could post slight losses in its third and fourth quarters before turning profitable in 2010. The firm added that the stock offered significant value despite a recent rally. [ID:nBNG405415]
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO (JPM.N), $40.66, down 2.7 pct
Deutsche Bank began coverage on the company with a "buy" rating, expecting earnings power at the bank to be above average. [ID:nBNG413182]
MACY'S INC (M.N), $14.93, up 5 pct
The company forecast second-quarter earnings that were above expectations. [ID:nN06322808]
CHESAPEAKE ENERGY CORP (CHK.N), $24.22, up 3.9 pct
PLAINS EXPLORATION & PRODUCTION CO (PXP.N), $24.90, down 13.3 pct
Chesapeake said Plains Exploration, its joint venture partner in the Haynesville shale, agreed to pay $1.1 billion for its share of drilling costs early in exchange for a 12 percent discount. [ID:nN06318400]
HARTFORD FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP INC (HIG.N), $17.96, up 8.9 pct
The insurance company raised $900 million in an equity offering, more than it had expected. [ID:nN06318993]
STAPLES INC (SPLS.O), $22.32, up 5.7 pct
Goldman Sachs added the company to its "conviction buy" list, expecting office supplies sales to stabilize in the second half of the year. [ID:nBNG419550]
KING PHARMACEUTICALS INC (KG.N), $9.69, up 4.6 pct
The company reported adjusted second-quarter earnings that beat expectations. [ID:nN05234961]
COMCAST CORP (CMCSA.O), $15.15, up 0.6 pct
The operator of cable television systems reported second-quarter earnings that missed expectations. [ID:nN03533132]
DIRECTV GROUP INC (DTV.O), $25.01, down 2.9 pct
The satellite television company reported second-quarter earnings that missed estimates though revenue was above consensus. [ID:nN05286178]
DIANA SHIPPING INC (DSX.N), $13.23, down 7.3 pct
The company reported second-quarter earnings that fell from the prior year but met expectations. [ID:nBNG498366]
TERADATA CORP (TDC.N), $26.82, up 7.6 pct
The computer maker reported second-quarter earnings that beat expectations. [ID:nBNG543980]
TETRA TECHNOLOGIES INC (TTI.N), $9.06, up 12.7 pct
The oil and gas services company reported its second-quarter results. [ID:nBNG428495]
CANADIAN SOLAR INC (CSIQ.O), $18.97, up 17.7 pct
The company reported a surprise second-quarter profit. [ID:nBNG405613]
WENDY'S/ARBY'S GROUP INC (WEN.N), $5.18, up 9.3 pct
The company reported second-quarter earnings that met expectations and said it saw improving sales trends in July. [ID:nN06303659]
ROFIN-SINAR TECHNOLOGIES INC (RSTI.O), $21.15, down 4.6 pct
The company swung to a third-quarter loss. [ID:nBNG305971]
GLG PARTNERS INC (GLG.N), $4.25, up 4.2 pct
The company reported a second-quarter loss that narrowed from the prior year and said that assets under management flow was stabilizing. [ID:nN06312865]
OM GROUP INC (OMG.N), $30.33, down 13 pct
The company reported a second-quarter loss that narrowed from the prior year. [ID:nBNG277380]
THOMSON REUTERS CORP (TRI.N), $34.08, up 4.1 pct
The company reported its second-quarter results and affirmed its 2009 outlook that revenue would grow despite tough conditions in the financial industry. [ID:nN06522055]
ANSYS INC (ANSS.O), $36.20, up 15.5 pct
The company reported second-quarter earnings that beat expectations but cut its full-year outlook. [ID:nBNG83217]
ANGIOTECH PHARMACEUTICALS INC (ANPI.O), $1.70, down 8 pct (U.S. shares)
The Canadian company reported a narrower second-quarter loss as it was helped by lower research costs. [ID:nBNG430688]
K-SWISS INC (KSWS.O), $10.54, down 2.8 pct
The maker of training, athletic and children's shoes reported a second-quarter loss that was wider than expected. [ID:nBNG419632]
BRINKER INTERNATIONAL INC (EAT.N), $15.13, down 17.5 pct
The restaurant operator reported adjusted fourth-quarter earnings that beat expectations and gave a first-quarter outlook. [ID:nN06313522]
METROPCS COMMUNICATIONS INC (PCS.N), $8.87, down 30.1 pct
The low-cost wireless carrier reported second-quarter earnings that missed expectations. [ID:nBNG327053]
DANA HOLDING CORP (DAN.N), $4.03, down 14 percent
The auto parts supplier reported a second-quarter net loss that narrowed from the prior year. [ID:nN06443045]
AECOM TECHNOLOGY CORP (ACM.N), $29.70, down 6.6 pct
The engineering and design firm reported third-quarter earnings that beat expectations. [ID:nBNG419820]
HUNTSMAN CORP (HUN.N), $6.42, down 12.8 pct
The chemical company reported a steep increase in second-quarter earnings, as a legal settlement offset a drop in sales. [ID:nN05257944]
NEWS CORP (NWSA.O), $10.69, up 1 pct
The global media group said it may charge for access to its news websites by the middle of next year and may break off its relationship with Amazon.com Inc's (AMZN.O) Kindle e-reader if it cannot get better terms. [ID:nN05266606]
MBIA INC (MBI.N), $6.34, up 14.7 pct
The bond insurer reported its second-quarter results late Wednesday and said it lowered the amount of money put aside to cover losses. [ID:nN05222247]
MF GLOBAL LTD (MF.N), $6.11, down 5.1 pct
The futures and options broker swung to a first-quarter loss. [ID:nBNG412454]
CONTINENTAL RESOURCES INC (CLR.N), $37.92, up 6.3 pct
The oil and gas exploration and production company reported second-quarter earnings that beat expectations. [ID:nBNG125076]
WESTERN REFINING INC (WNR.N), $6.91, up 2.7 pct
The company reported a second-quarter loss. [ID:nBNG516317]
SCX HEALTH SOLUTIONS CORP (SXCI.O), $38.23, up 28.9 pct
The company posted an increase in second-quarter profit and raised its 2009 outlook. [ID:nBNG413507]
CAPITALSOURCE INC (CSE.N), $3.99, down 3.9 pct
The commercial lender posted a second-quarter loss, hurt by provisions and an accounting charge. [ID:nBNG412896]
INTEGRA LIFESCIENCES HOLDINGS CORP (IART.O), $32.69, up 1.4 pct
The company reported adjusted second-quarter earnings that beat expectations. [ID:nBNG504890]
SIRIUS XM RADIO INC (SIRI.O), 52 cents, down 1.9 pct
The satellite radio company posted a second-quarter loss, but raised its 2009 earnings outlook. [ID:nN06308182]
BCE INC (BCE.N), $23.13, up 0.2 pct (U.S. shares)
Canada's biggest telecommunications company raised its dividend and lifted its 2009 outlook. [ID:nN06306397]
IMAX CORP (IMAX.O), $9.55, up 0.6 pct (U.S. shares)
The giant-screen movie theater company swung to a second-quarter profit. [ID:nBNG404923]
AERCAP HOLDINGS NV (AER.N), $8.65, up 3 pct
The Dutch plane-leasing company reported second-quarter results, including a drop of 12 percent in its revenue. [ID:nN05272628]
HOME INNS & HOTELS MANAGEMENT INC (HMIN.O) $24.75, up 24.3 pct
The company late Wednesday reported second-quarter results that beat estimates. [ID:nWNBB0093]
REAL GOODS SOLAR INC (RSOL.O) $2.80, up 8.9 pct
The company posted a narrower-than-expected second-quarter loss late Wednesday. [ID:nWNBB9964]
GIVEN IMAGING LTD (GIVN.O) $11.90, up 8.7 pct
The company, which makes the Bravo pH monitoring system and PillCam video capsules, reported quarterly earnings late Wednesday that beat estimates. [ID:nBNG350566]
THORATEC CORP (THOR.O) $27.69, up 14.3 pct
The cardiac device maker forecast full-year earnings above expectations late Wednesday. [ID:nBNG359608]
INFOSPACE INC (INSP.O) $8.44, up 15.5 pct
The company late Wednesday forecast third-quarter results that beat expectations. [ID:nWNBB0006]
J2 GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS INC (JCOM.O) $23.89, up 5 pct
The company posted an adjusted quarterly profit that beat market expectations late Wednesday. [ID:nBNG519569]
ORTHOVITA INC (VITA.O) $4.58, down 30.6 pct
The maker of medical devices forecast a full-year 2009 loss in line with analysts' estimates late Wednesday. [ID:nWNBB0029]
TBS INTERNATIONAL LTD (TBSI.O), $7.09, down 15.4 pct
The dry bulk shipper posted a wider-than-expected quarterly loss late Wednesday. [ID:nBNG352831]
KULICKE AND SOFFA INDUSTRIES INC (KLIC.O), $5.44, down 4.2 pct
The chip packaging tools supplier announced a public offering of 7 million shares late Wednesday. [ID:nWNBB9904]
ACADIA PHARMACEUTICALS INC (ACAD.O), $4.31, down 9 pct
The maker of a drug to treat psychosis related to Parkinson's disease posted a second-quarter loss late Wednesday. [ID:nWNBB9899]
PACER INTERNATIONAL INC (PACR.O), $2.59, down 11 pct
The transportation and logistics provider posted a second-quarter loss late Wednesday. [ID:nBNG275045]
ANDERSONS INC (ANDE.O), $28.55, down 6.5 pct
The company, which has interests in grain, ethanol, plant nutrients and merchandise retailing, posted second-quarter results that missed expectations late Wednesday. [ID:nWNBB9909] (Reporting by Leah Schnurr)
