Among the companies with shares expected to actively trade in Wednesday's session are Navistar International Corp. (NAV), Federal-Mogul Holdings Corp. (FDML) and Helen of Troy Corp. (HELE)

Navistar International said it sharply narrowed its loss in the fiscal third quarter as the commercial truck maker reported lower costs andexpenses. The company's per-share loss was notably smaller than market expectations, though revenue fell short of estimates. Shares rose 2.1% to $39.37.

Federal-Mogul Holdings said Wednesday it plans to separate its Powertrain and Motorparts divisions into two independent, publicly traded companies. Shares rose 4.3% to $18.

Helen of Troy cut its forecast for the year and warned of downbeat results for the recently completed quarter, citing weakness across its segments. Shares fell 10% to $53.20.

Buckeye Partners LP (BPL) agreed to acquire an 80% interest in Trafigura Beheer NV unit's midstream assets in South Texas for $860 million in a venture the pipeline and terminal operator expects will allow it to benefit from rapidly growing production in the Eagle Ford shale. Shares rose 1.5% to $77.89.

Delta Air Lines Inc. (DAL) said its passenger revenue per average seat mile increased 2% in August, driven by continued strength in domestic markets that offset pressures from Russia, the Middle East and Africa. However, the growth was at the lower end of the company's expectations. Delta also also lowered its operating margin view for the third quarter and raised its fuel prices outlook. Shares fell 4% to $39.30.

G-III Apparel Group Ltd. (GIII) said its fiscal second-quarter profit jumped 74% as the clothing company posted strong sales across its outerwear and dress divisions. The company's revenue topped expectations and its raised its fiscal-year sales guidance. Shares rose 7.5% to $90.51.

AbbVie Inc. (ABBV) and Infinity Pharmaceuticals Inc. (INFI) unveiled a collaboration todevelop and commercialize Infinity's lead product candidate, an investigational cancer treatment called duvelisib. Under the agreement, Infinity will receive an upfront payment of $275 million and is eligible to receive up to $530 million in additional milestone payments, the companies said. Infinity shares climbed 36% to $14.80.

 
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Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN) said Chief Financial Officer Thomas Szkutak plans to retire in June and will be succeeded by company veteran Brian Olsavsky.

Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc. (CCE) warned its sales and operating income for the year would likely hit the lower end of the bottling company's earlier outlook, pointing to a challenging environment.

Crown Castle International Corp. (CCI) said it has received a favorable ruling from the Internal Revenue Service tied to securing status as a real estate investment trust for its wireless small-cell networks.

Danaher Corp. (DHR) said its board sped up the diversified manufacturer's succession plan, appointing Thomas P. Joyce Jr. as president and chief executive.

FIS Inc. (FIS) said Wednesday that it would acquire Brussels-based Clear2Pay for EUR375 million ($493.3 million) in an effort to boost its global payments capabilities. The company, also known as Fidelity National Information Services, has increased its focus in the financial services sector.

Guidewire Software Inc. (GWRE) reported stronger earnings and sales than projected for its fiscal fourth quarter, pushing shares up more than 9% in after-hours trading.

HanesBrands Inc. (HBI) raised its outlook for the year after completing its EUR400 million ($528 million) acquisition of French underwear maker DBApparel.

Toll Brothers Inc.(TOL) said its fiscal third-quarter profit more than doubled as higher home prices and deliveries continued to boost the home builder's results.

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