Among the companies with shares actively trading premarket are Sourcefire Inc. (FIRE), Wendy's Co. (WEN) and Netflix Inc. (NFLX).

Cisco Systems Inc. (CSCO) has agreed to buy cybersecurity firm Sourcefire for $2.7 billion, a move that will bolster the technology giant's security offerings. Under the terms of the agreement, Cisco will pay $76 a share in cash for each Sourcefire share, a 29% premium to Monday's close. The purchase price also includes retention-based incentives. Sourcefire shares jumped 29% to $76.21 premarket.

Wendy's swung to a second-quarter profit as the fast-food chain's restaurant margins and same-store sales improved. The company also unveiled plans to sell about 425 company-operated restaurants to franchise operators in an effort to concentrate its ownership geographically and reduce total system ownership to 15% from 22%. In connection with the sales plan, the company's board approved a 25% increase in Wendy's quarterly dividend to five cents a share from four cents. Shares jumped 11% to $7.40 premarket.

Netflix Inc. posted a stronger quarterly profit and continued to add customers, a sign that its bold and in some ways risky shift in programming strategy is paying dividends. The Los Gatos, Calif., streaming video provider said it gained 630,000 U.S. streaming subscribers in the quarter ended June 30, the midpoint of its guidance range but short of Wall Street's expectations. Shares were down 4.2% to $251.00 premarket.

PacWest Bancorp (PACW) has agreed to acquire CapitalSource Inc. (CSE) in a roughly $2.29 billion cash-and-stock deal expected to create one of the largest commercial banks in California. The transaction values CapitalSource at around $11.68 a share, a roughly 19% premium to its Monday closing price. CapitalSource's shares jumped 25% to $12.25 premarket.

DuPont Co.'s (DD) second-quarter earnings dropped 12% as the diversified U.S. manufacturer saw lower sales in its performance chemicals arm, and also said it is exploring strategic alternatives for the segment as it aims to transform itself into a higher growth, less cyclical company that focuses on its scientific offerings. Shares rose 4.3% to $59.62 premarket.

Penn National Gaming Inc. (PENN) swung to a second-quarter loss amid softness in regional gaming trends, bad weather in the Midwest and competitive pressures. Shares fell 6.7% to $50.35 premarket as the company also cut its view for the year, pointing to trends in the first two quarters and a lack of visibility.

RadioShack Corp.'s (RSH) second-quarter loss widened as margins were weakened by promotional and clearance efforts and revenue edged lower. However, shares were up 6.1% to $3.11 premarket as the company posted stronger-than-expected revenue and same-store sales rose.

MGIC Investment Corp. (MTG) swung to an unexpected second-quarter profit as the struggling mortgage insurer incurred sharply lower losses and the number of delinquent loans declined to the lowest point in years. Shares were up 9.9% to $7.33 in premarket trading.

Molecular diagnostics company CombiMatrix Corp. (CBMX) said it has entered into a contractual agreement with health insurer Blue Shield of California for coverage of its diagnostic laboratory services. Shares rose 22% to $3.75 premarket.

Array BioPharma Inc. (ARRY) said a study showed its drug candidate, ARRY-502, improved a measure of lung function for people with mild to moderate persistent allergic asthma. Shares jumped 13% to $6.30 premarket as Arry said results from a Phase 2 trial indicated ARRY-502 achieved the primary endpoint of significantly improving pre-bronchodilator forced expiratory volume in one second.

STMicroelectronics NV's (STM, STM.MI, STM.FR) second-quarter loss widened, as the chip maker continued a push to refocus itself on making electronic sensors and new technology for making smaller transistors. American depositary shares fell 5.6% to $9.24 premarket.

 
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American Greetings Corp. (AM) disclosed the Weiss family, which has launched a bid to take the greeting-card company private for about $612 million, has no plans to further sweeten the offer.

Plywood maker Boise Cascade Co. (BCC) said Boise Cascade Holdings LLC is launching a sale of at least 10 million shares of the newly public company, which debuted in February. The company won't receive any proceeds from the stock sale by Boise Cascade Holdings, which is controlled by private-equity firm Madison Dearborn.

Corinthian Colleges Inc. (COCO) said former U.S. Secretary of Defense and director of the Central Intelligence Agency Leon Panetta has resigned from the for-profit college operator's board, a move that comes three months after he rejoined as a director.

Crane Co.'s (CR) second-quarter profit fell 12% as the diversified manufacturer's results were hurt by costs relating to an acquisition and weaker revenue, but operating margin increased.

Upscale steakhouse operator Del Frisco's Restaurant Group Inc. (DFRG), which operates restaurants under the Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steak House, Sullivan's Steakhouse and Del Frisco's Grille brands, said at least five million shares would be sold under a secondary public offering. The stock is being offered by the company's largest shareholder, private-equity firm Lone Star Funds, and thus Del Frisco's won't receive proceeds from the stock sale.

Genesis Energy L.P. (GEL) has agreed to acquire Hornbeck Offshore Services Inc.'s (HOS) fleet of oil-transport barges and tug boats for around $230 million in an effort to boost its ocean-going capacity.

Men's Wearhouse Inc. (MW) unveiled plans to repurchase $100 million of the clothing company's common shares under an accelerated buyback program that should be completed by the end of the fourth quarter.

Standard & Poor's Ratings Services lowered its outlook on Nucor Corp. (NUE) to negative from stable, noting slow domestic economic growth and high levels of imports are pressuring the steelmaker's operating performance.

Biopharmaceutical firm Opexa Therapeutics Inc. (OPXA) will be offering 9.3 million shares to raise money to repay debt and fund clinical development of a multiple-sclerosis treatment, a Phase II study and general corporate purposes.

Rent-A-Center Inc.'s (RCII) second-quarter earnings slipped 4.9% as the provider of rent-to-own home merchandise continued to post weaker sales in its core U.S. segment, though revenue improved in its RAC Acceptance and international segments.

Sanmina Corp. (SANM), an integrated manufacturing solutions company, reported third-quarter results that beat analyst expectations. The company also provided a fourth-quarter outlook generally in line with consensus expectations.

Solera Holdings Inc. (SLH) will be required to shed assets to resolve charges that the maker of auto-insurance software violated antitrust laws, the Federal Trade Commission said.

Texas Instruments Inc. (TXN) showed improving signs in its businesses, though the company's long process of exiting the wireless chip business continues to hang over its income statement. The company on Monday reported that second-quarter profit rose 48%, largely due to a $315 million gain associated with transferring technology to an unnamed customer. Excluding that gain, however, net income still was slightly above analysts' expectations.

United Parcel Service Inc.'s (UPS) second-quarter profit fell 4% as higher expenses overshadowed revenue improvement, though volume was up overall.

W.R. Berkley Corp.'s (WRB) second-quarter earnings rose 6.5% as the insurer paid out a smaller portion of premiums to cover claims and expenses while premium revenue improved.

Zions Bancorp's (ZION) second-quarter profit fell 9.4% as the Utah-based regional bank saw expenses increase along with a rise in total loans.

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