Among the companies with shares expected to actively trade in Thursday's session are Keurig Green Mountain Inc. (GMCR) and Tesla Motors Inc. (TSLA).

21st Century Fox Inc. (FOXA) posted solid operating profit growth for the March quarter, driven by its cable networks business and advertising revenue from the Fox broadcast network's airing of the Super Bowl. Shares edged up 2.7% to $33 premarket.

Fred's Inc. (FRED) cut its fiscal first-quarter sales and profit outlook as the discount retailer reported an unexpected 2.3% decline in April same-store sales. Shares dropped 5.5% to $16.50 premarket.

Oil-and-natural-gas producer Gulfport Energy Corp. (GPOR) cut its production outlook for the year and reported weaker earnings for the quarter. Shares declined 19% to $59.50 premarket.

Keurig Green Mountain said its fiscal second-quarter profit rose 22% amid higher sales of the company's single-serve coffee packs and Keurig brewers. Shares climbed 5.9% to $97.60 premarket.

L Brands Inc. (LB) boosted its outlook for fiscal first-quarter earnings and said sales have increased in recent weeks. Shares edged up 1.3% to $54.10 premarket.

Molycorp Inc. (MCP) posted weaker results for the first three months of the year. The Colorado mining company reporter first-quarter losses more than doubled as revenues were hurt by lower prices for rare earths and magnetic powders and lower sales volumes in its resources segment. Shares dropped 12% to $4 premarket.

Plains All American Pipeline LP (PAA) said its first-quarter earnings fell 27% as growth in its transportation and facilities segments was offset by a steep decline at its supply and logsitics business. Shares declined 2% to $57.50 premarket

PowerSecure International Inc. (POWR) swung to an unexpected loss as revenue grew less-than-expected and expenses rose. Revenue also fell short of analysts' expectations and the company issued a consensus-missing outlook. Shares plunged 49% to $9.57 premarket.

Sprouts Farmers Market Inc. (SFM) said its first-quarter profit surged 86% as the specialty grocer's revenue beat expectations. Adjusted earnings also beat estimates and the company raised its 2014 guidance. Shares climbed 4.7% to $28.68 premarket.

Tesla Motors, the Silicon Valley electric luxury car marker, reported a loss of $49.8 million for the first quarter, as research and development costs surged ahead of the launch of a new line of sport-utility vehicles. Shares dropped 11% premarket to $179.25.

Transocean Ltd.'s (RIG) first-quarter profit rose 42% as the offshore oil driller reported higher revenue. The results easily beat expectations. Shares edged up 3.3% to $44.77 premarket.

Wendy's Co. (WEN) said first-quarter earnings surged as the fast-food chain posted gains from the sale of company-owned locations. Results beat estimates, pushing shares up 3.5% to $8.62 premarket.

 
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American Airlines Group Inc. (AAL), Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) and United Continental Holdings Inc. (UAL) reported improved traffic in April, coming off several difficult months of severe winter weather.

Aramark Holdings Corp. (ARMK) said it swung to a profit in its fiscal second quarter as the food-services company reported increased sales across segments. Earnings beat estimates and the company also raised its adjusted earnings outlook range for the year.

Avis Budget Group Inc. (CAR) swung to a profit in the first quarter as the car-rental company reported higher sales in North America and world-wide.

Cablevision Systems Corp. (CVC) said it swung to a profit in the first quarter, driven by higher rates and advertising sales that boosted its cable revenue.

Caesars Entertainment Corp.'s (CZR) first-quarter loss widened as the casino operator recorded a drop in revenue amid continued softness in parts of the domestic gaming market.

Cato Corp. (CATO), a specialty retailer of value-priced fashion apparel and accessories, raised its fiscal first-quarter earnings outlook, saying April sales were above expectations.

CenturyLink Inc. (CTL) said first-quarter earnings fell nearly 32% despite strong operating results as the company finally reserved a downward revenue trend. The results beat Wall Street expectations.

Ford Motor Co. (F) said its board has approved a $1.8 billion share-repurchase plan as the auto maker looks to offset impending share-based compensation and conversions of certain notes.

GTx Inc. (GTXI) on Thursday indicated that its treatment for muscle-wasting in lung cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy faces mixed regulatory prospects in the U.S. and the European Union.

Gilead Sciences Inc. (GILD) said its board has approved a stock-repurchase plan of up to $5 billion, The company recently had a market capitalization of about $121.12 billion with about 1.54 billion shares outstanding, according to FactSet Research.

Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc. (HII) said its first-quarter earnings more than doubled as revenue edged higher. But results missed Wall Street estimates.

McDonald's Corp. (MCD) said same-store sales rose 1.2% in April, with stronger results in China offsetting flat sales in the U.S.

Prudential Financial Inc. (PRU) swung to a first-quarter profit as the insurer saw sharply lower net realized investment losses.

SanDisk Corp. (SNDK) said its board has approved a 33% increase in the company's quarterly dividend payment, bringing the total annual per-share payout to $1.20.

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