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 NYSE Hanesbrands Inc., up $3.08 at $30.02
The maker of socks, T-shirts, underwear and other clothing basics reported a smaller-than-expected loss in the first quarter.
Schlumberger Ltd., up $1.90 at $71.70
Thanks to strong drilling activity, the oil services company said that its profit rose almost 38 percent in the first quarter.
Honeywell International Inc., up $1.39 at $59.39
The technology and manufacturing company said that its first-quarter profit rose as strength in the U.S. offset weakness in Europe.
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., down $1.95 at $26.92
The cruise company's first-quarter earnings fell 40 percent from last year, hurt by another company's ship grounding early this year.
Tempur Pedic International Inc., down $17.22 at $66.53
The mattress maker's first-quarter profit rose 16 percent, but it posted a full-year forecast that fell short of expectations.
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Microsoft Corp., up $1.41 at $32.42
The company posted third-quarter results that beat Wall Street predictions, due to higher sales of its Windows operating system.
E-Trade Financial Corp., up 60 cents at $10.48
The online broker reported a 40 percent jump in first-quarter profit, beating Wall Street estimates thanks to a large tax benefit.
Intuit Inc., down $3.65 at $57.25
The maker of tax preparation software TurboTax said it expects third-quarter revenue will be closer to the low end of its guidance.
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