Among the companies with shares expected to actively trade in Wednesday's session are Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (AMD), Coach Inc. (COH) and International Business Machines Corp. (IBM).

Advanced Micro Devices swung to a profit in the fourth quarter as sales received a boost from demand for new gaming consoles. But the chip maker also projected a decline in revenue for the first quarter, sending shares down 9.4% to $3.78 premarket.

Coach said its fiscal second-quarter earnings dropped 16% as the handbag-and-accessories retailer's North American business continued to falter, offsetting growth in other segments. Coach shares fell 6.8% to $49 in premarket trading as results missed expectations.

Cree Inc. (CREE) said its fiscal second-quarter earnings rose 75% on broad sales growth for the maker of LED lighting products and semiconductor components. Shares edged up 2.5% to $64.39 premarket.

FirstEnergy Corp. (FE) gave 2014 earnings guidance that was mostly lower than analysts' expectations. The power company again narrowed its 2013 per-share earnings view to $2.95 to $3.05, from its previously narrowed estimate of $2.90 to $3.10. Shares edged down 1.2% to $31.75 in light premarket trading.

General Dynamics Corp. (GD) said it swung to a fourth-quarter profit, while revenue edged up modestly. Results topped expectations, but shares edged down 1.8% to $93.55 premarket.

International Business Machines reported a decline in annual revenue for the second-straight year, and failed to exceed $100 billion for the first time since 2010, as the computing giant was stung by a particularly sharp decline in hardware sales. Shares dropped 3.6% to $181.65 premarket.

Motorola Solutions Inc. (MSI) said its fourth-quarter earnings climbed 2.1% as its government services segment returned to growth. But the company gave a sharply disappointing outlook for its first quarter, sending shares down 8.3% to $61.55 premarket.

Norfolk Southern Corp. (NSC) said its fourth-quarter earnings rose 24% as strength in the railroad operator's general merchandise and intermodal units offset continued weak coal demand. Results beat expectations, pushing shares up 3.6% to $91.88 premarket.

Nuance Communications Inc. (NUAN) posted preliminary results for its fiscal first quarter that came in above the company's expectations. Shares climbed 7.8% to $16.05 premarket.

Parker Hannifin Corp.'s (PH) fiscal second-quarter earnings rose 40% as the maker of motion and control equipment's orders continued to grow and gains from a joint-venture agreement with General Electric Co. (GE) offset a costly write-down. Adjusted earnings were ahead of expectations, yet the company lowered its per-share earnings estimate for the year. Shares dropped 3.8% to $122 premarket.

Super Micro Computer Inc.'s (SMCI) fiscal second-quarter profit more than doubled as the servers maker reported a double-digit jump in sales and higher gross margins. The latest results topped Super Micro's expectations and the company issued a rosy outlook for the fiscal third quarter. Shares surged 12% to $20.79 premarket.

 
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Bob Evans Farms Inc. (BOBE) tempered expectations for the current fiscal year, as the food and restaurant giant became the latest consumer-focused company to blame poor results on severe winter weather.

CA Inc. (CA) said its fiscal third-quarter profit fell 7.6% as the software maker posted a drop in its top line, dragged down by a revenue decline in its key subscription and maintenance business. Results surpassed expectations and the company again boosted its guidance for the fiscal year.

Cinemark Holdings Inc. (CNK) has extended the movie-theater chain's contract with its chief executive and promoted financial chief Robert Copple to the president and chief operating officer roles.

Entergy Corp. (ETR) forecast better-than-anticipated fourth-quarter earnings, though the utilities company said its results will be well below those from a year earlier.

Marriott International Inc. (MAR) plans to acquire 116 hotels in seven African countries currently owned by Protea Hospitality Holdings in a deal worth $186.6 million.

Northern Trust Corp. (NTRS) said its fourth-quarter profit improved 1.2% as fees and net interest income improved.

St. Jude Medical Inc. (STJ) said its fourth-quarter earnings rose 2.5% as the medical-device maker continued to post modest sales growth. Profit hit the high end of the company's prior view.

Texas Instruments Inc. (TXN) posted a 94% jump in fourth-quarter profit and announced plans to trim about 1,100 jobs, as the big chip maker continues to refine its focus.

United Technologies Corp. (UTX) said its fourth-quarter earnings fell 29%, despite stronger revenue, on fewer contributions from businesses the company has discontinued as it realigned its portfolio. Revenue missed expectations.

U.S. Bancorp (USB) said its fourth-quarter earnings rose 2.5% as the lender benefited from lower tax costs and credit-loss provisions, offsetting a substantial drop in mortgage-banking revenue. Earnings just topped expectations.

Xilinx Inc. (XLNX) said its fiscal third-quarter earnings rose 70% on a second straight quarter of revenue growth.

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