Among the companies with shares expected to actively trade in Friday's session are Aeropostale Inc. (ARO), Ann Inc. (ANN) and Dynegy Inc. (DYN).

Aeropostale forecast a wider-than-expected loss for the current quarter, which includes the crucial back-to-school season, as the struggling teen-apparel retailer continues to try to stem declining sales. Shares dropped 6.7% to $3.65 premarket.

Ann cut its sales guidance for the year, amid soft traffic and continued promotions, while its fiscal second-quarter sales just beat the downbeat guidance the retailer offered earlier this month. Shares declined 3.4% to $37.50 premarket.

Dynegy has agreed to pay $6.25 billion to buy 12,500 megawatts of coal and gas generation assets from Duke Energy Corp. (DUK) and Energy Capital Partners, a deal that would nearly double its power generation capacity. Dynegy shares rose 21% premarket.

Foot Locker Inc. (FL) said its fiscal second-quarter profit jumped 39% as sales continued to climb. The company's results outpaced Wall Street expectations, and sales excluding newly opened and closed locations climbed a healthy 7%. Shares edged up 3% to $54.15 premarket.

Fresh Market Inc.'s (TFM) fiscal second-quarter profit slid 27% as the specialty grocery's bottom line was dragged down by higher costs that masked an increase in sales. Shares climbed 6.5% to $32.40 premarket.

Retailer GameStop Corp.'s (GME) second-quarter profit more than doubled on booming demand for new videogame consoles that sharply lifted its hardware sales. Shares climbed 6.8% to $43.25 premarket.

Gap Inc. (GPS) joined a number of other specialty retailers in reporting narrower margins for its second quarter, while lower expenses helped buoy its bottom line. Shares rose 2.6% to $44.31 premarket.

Hibbett Sports Inc. (HIBB) said its fiscal second-quarter profit declined 21% as higher costs and expenses offset a modest gain in revenue. The sporting-goods retailer had warned earlier this month that more cautious consumers resulted in weaker traffic during the quarter and increased markdowns had dented margins. Shares slipped 6.5% to $43.80 premarket.

Software developer Intuit Inc. (INTU) reported its fiscal fourth-quarter loss more than doubled on higher expenses, as the company shifted resources to expanding online services, building on its revamped QuickBooks Online accounting software for small businesses. Shares slipped 1.5% to $84.50 premarket.

Ross Stores Inc. (ROST) said its second-quarter earnings rose 12% as the off-price retailer posted higher sales and improved operating margins. Shares edged up 3.8% to $71.90 premarket.

Salesforce.com Inc. (CRM) swung to a loss in the fiscal second-quarter amid a string of acquisitions as the company seeks to diversify its business with an eye to social media and marketing. Shares rose 3% to $57.37 premarket.

 
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Brinker International Inc. (EAT) on Thursday said its board has approved an additional $350 million in share repurchases, as well as a 17% increase in the restaurant operator's quarterly dividend.

Dish Network Corp. (DISH) said Chief Financial Officer Robert Olson would retire from the company on Oct. 15. Mr. Olson will be succeeded by Steve Swain, senior vice president of programming.

Home Depot Inc. (HD) named the head of its retail operations, Craig Menear, as the home-improvement retailer's new chief executive to replace Frank Blake in November.

Marvell Technology Group Ltd. (MRVL) said its second-quarter earnings more than doubled as the chip maker recorded a jump in revenue.

Write to Maria Armental at maria.armental@wsj.com

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