NBL Noble Energy Inc

Among the companies with shares expected to trade actively in Wednesday's session are Noble Energy Inc. (NBL), Priceline Group Inc. (PCLN) and Humana Inc. (HUM).

Noble Energy's first-quarter loss widened as expenses climbed and revenue continued to slide on depleted energy prices. Shares rose 1.68% to $35.80 in premarket trading.

Priceline shares fell sharply after the company released an outlook below analysts' expectations, as the online travel agent begins its search for a new chief executive a week after its former head resigned. Shares fell 7.65% to $1251.00 premarket.

Humana reported its profit tumbled 46% in the first quarter, hurt by costs related to the Aetna Inc. merger and a rise in a key measure of the company's medical costs. Shares fell 2% to $173.39 premarket.

Zoetis Inc.'s (ZTS) profit rose 24% in the latest quarter as revenue also climbed, thanks in part to more days in the period due to its accounting calendar. Shares rose 1.77% to $49.00 premarket.

Mosaic Co. (MOS) said profit and revenue fell in its first quarter, as prices for its main fertilizer lines fell. Shares fell 0.04% to $27.50 premarket.

Avis Budget Group Inc. (CAR) on Tuesday raised its revenue projections for the year, even as its first-quarter loss widened sharply as the car-rental company ramps up spending.

CBS Corp.'s (CBS) first-quarter profit rose 20%, as ad sales were boosted by the broadcast of Super Bowl 50 and revenue from TV station-carriage deals grew sharply.

Comerica Inc., hit hard by souring energy loans, said its chief financial officer has stepped down. The executive will also resign as vice chairman, effective Friday. The move comes a week after shareholders voiced concerns over the Dallas-based lender's disappointing results.

Oil-and-gas producer Devon Energy Corp. (DVN) reported a narrowed first-quarter loss, helped in part by a 36% decline in expenses.

Etsy Inc. (ETSY) reported its first profit as a public company, as it continued to add users as a strong pace and revenue rose 18% in the first quarter.

Genetic-sequencing company Illumina Inc. (ILMN) reported a 34% decline in first-quarter profit on higher expenses.

Live Nation Entertainment Inc. (LYV) reported a narrower-than-expected loss for its first quarter, propelled by double-digit revenue growth in its concerts and ticketing businesses.

Mall owner Macerich Co.'s (MAC) profit surged in the first quarter, largely tied to a $434 million gain from the sale of its half-ownership stake in four malls.

Match Group Inc.(MTCH), the parent company of Tinder and other dating sites, projected stronger direct revenue for the year, even as dating revenue is expected to slow down. Over all, the company's first-quarter results beat analysts' projections as average paid members rose to 5.1 million.

Myriad Genetics Inc. (MYGN) cut its revenue projection for the year and lowered the high-end of its profit guidance even as third-quarter results improved.

Nutrisystem Inc. (NTRI) reported first-quarter profit and revenue above its projections and raised its full-year guidance, reflecting strong results for its Turbo10 program and Turbo shakes.

Potbelly Corp.'s (PBPB) first-quarter profit rose as the sandwich-shop chain reported higher-than-expected sales at established stores.

Synergy Resources Corp. (SYRG) agreed to acquire assets in Colorado from Noble Energy) for roughly $505 million, part of the Denver oil-and-gas company's efforts to become a leading operator in the Wattenberg field.

Under Armour Inc. (UA) said its chief merchandising officer and chief digital officer will leave in July.

Western Union Co.'s (WU) first-quarter profit fell 8.9%, pressured by a slide in transactions fees.

Zillow Group Inc. (Z) raised its revenue guidance for the year as its first-quarter loss narrowed as revenue rose 25%. Zillow, whose real-estate portals are used by house hunters and real-estate agents, said average monthly unique users rose to about 156 million.

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

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May 04, 2016 09:22 ET (13:22 GMT)

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