Among the companies with shares expected to actively trade in
Monday's session are McDonald's Corp. (MCD), Himax Technologies
Inc. (HIMX) and Nash Finch Co. (NAFC).
McDonald's second-quarter earnings rose 3.7% as global
same-store sales ticked higher, but both top- and bottom-line
growth fell short of Wall Street views and margins shrank. Shares
fell 2.4% to $97.88 premarket.
Google Inc. (GOOG) agreed to acquire an initial 6.3% interest in
Himax Technologies display unit and has the option to buy up to a
14.8% stake in the developer of commercial applications for
liquid-crystal-on-silicon technologies. Himax's American depositary
shares jumped 38% to $7.15 premarket.
Regional grocery distributor Spartan Stores Inc. (SPTN) agreed
to acquire food distributor Nash Finch for about $312 million in
stock, a deal it said will make the combined company a top
distributor to military commissaries and exchanges in the U.S. Nash
Finch shareholders will receive 1.2 shares of Spartan Stores for
each share they hold, valuing Nash Finch at $25.44 a share. Nash
Finch shares rose 24% to $31.50 premarket, while Spartan Stores
shares rose 20% to $25.50.
PetMed Express Inc.'s (PETS) fiscal first-quarter earnings rose
20% as the retail pet pharmacy reported an increase in new
customers and higher sales. Shares rose 8.2% to $16.35 in premarket
trading as results topped expectations.
Six Flags Entertainment Corp.'s (SIX) second-quarter profit
tumbled 34% as the regional theme-park operator logged lower
revenue amid adverse weather in the East and Midwest, while also
booking a large income tax expense. Shares fell 3.8% to $34.50
premarket as results missed analyst estimates.
BioCryst Pharmaceuticals Inc. (BCRX) said that a randomized,
placebo-controlled, Phase 1 clinical trial of orally-administered
BCX4161 in healthy volunteers successfully met all of its
objectives. Shares rose 17% to $2.87 premarket.
Watchlist:
Berkshire Hills Bancorp Inc. (BHLB) expects second-quarter
earnings below analyst estimates, citing a spike in long-term
interest rates in the second half of the quarter.
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has given its go-ahead to
General Electric Co.'s (GE) purchase of the aeronautics unit of
engine-maker Avio SpA, saying GE agreed to take steps that ease its
concerns.
Hasbro Inc. (HAS) and Walt Disney Co. (DIS) agreed to extend the
toy maker's merchandising rights to Marvel characters an additional
two years, while Hasbro also posted a 16% decline in second-quarter
earnings amid weaker sales of boys-focused toys.
Kimberly-Clark Corp.'s (KMB) second-quarter earnings rose 5.6%
as margins benefited from lower input costs.
Lennox International Inc.'s (LII) second-quarter earnings rose
44% as the heating- and cooling-equipment maker's revenue topped
consensus estimates and margins improved. The company also raised
its full-year adjusted earnings estimate.
Parker Drilling Co. (PKD) expects second-quarter revenue above
analyst estimates, including contributions from its April
acquisition of International Tubular Services Ltd.
RPM International Inc.'s (RPM) fiscal fourth-quarter earnings
fell 21% as the specialty-chemical company posted charges tied to
investments in India, masking an increase in sales.
Willbros Group Inc. (WG) raised its second-quarter view, citing
a better-than-expected performance in its Utility Transmission
& Distribution segment, complemented by what it characterized
as modest improvement in its Oil & Gas segment.
Write to Anna Prior at anna.prior@dowjones.com
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