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AIG, Amag Pharmaceuticals, Hot Topic, Men’s Wearhouse: U.S. Equity Preview
2012-03-08 08:22:10

Standard & Poor’s 500 Index futures expiring in March fell less than 0.1 percent to 1,351.90.

American International Group Inc. (AIG) fell 1 percent to $29.15. The U.S. Treasury Department is selling $6 billion in shares of the insurer that was rescued in 2008 after mortgage- related investments soured.

Amag Pharmaceuticals Inc. (AMAG) surged 8.5 percent to $16.25. The Lexington, Massachusetts-based pharmaceutical company met the primary endpoints in a Phase III clinical trial testing its Feraheme drug to treat iron deficiency anemia.

Flotek Industries Inc. (FTK) gained 5.2 percent to $11.61. The maker of equipment for the oilfield services industry reported fourth-quarter earnings of 20 cents a share, beating the 17 cent average of two analyst estimates, data compiled by Bloomberg show.

H&R Block Inc. (HRB) dropped 2.6 percent to $15.45. The biggest U.S. tax preparer posted a fiscal third-quarter loss and missed analysts’ estimates for a profit as promotions to lure customers reduced revenue.

Hot Topic Inc. (HOTT US) gained 4.4 percent to $9.18. The teen retailer forecast first-quarter earnings will be 2 cents to 5 cents a share, compared with the average analyst estimate for a loss of 1 cent per share.

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc. (KTOS) climbed 9.8 percent to $6.51. The defense contractor and security systems provider reported fourth-quarter earnings excluding some items of 17 cents a share, exceeding the average analyst estimate of 13 cents, according to data compiled by Bloomberg.

Men’s Wearhouse Inc. (MW) : The retailer of men’s suits and attire projected first-quarter earnings of no more than 54 cents a share, falling short of the 62-cent average analyst forecast.

To contact the reporters on this story: Whitney Kisling in New York at wkisling@bloomberg.net; Joseph Ciolli in New York at jciolli@bloomberg.net

To contact the editor responsible for this story: Nick Baker at nbaker7@bloomberg.net.

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-03-07/aig-amag-hot-topic-men-s-wearhouse-u-s-equity-preview.html





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