After Hours Summary: PLAY +7.7%, DRI +2.0%, RT -5.1%, CFX -1.7%, HEI -1.0% following earnings/guidance
After Hours Gainers:
Companies trading higher in after hours in reaction to earnings: PLAY +7.7%, DRI +2.0%
Companies trading higher in after hours in reaction to news: ASPX +71.4% (announced positive topline results from registration trial of SD-809 for chorea associated with Huntington's Disease; Pivotal Phase 3 trial met primary and multiple key secondary efficacy endpoints), CERS +22.2% (confirmed FDA approval of INTERCEPT Blood System for plasma), PTRY +17.8% (seeing reports that co is nearing a deal to be sold), APP +15.5% (named Paula Schneider CEO; terminated Dov Charney), AREX +2.4% (announced capital budget plans for 2015: Estimated capital spending of $180 million in 2015; Projected y/y production growth of 10-14% in 2015; Projected 2015 oil volumes 64% hedged at a weighted average floor price of $82.38), TRGT +1.7% (disclosed that on December 11, 2014, the Board appointed Mauri K. Hodges to serve on an interim basis as the Company's Vice President, Finance and Administration, CFO and Treasurer, effective immediately)
After Hours Losers:
Companies trading lower in after hours in reaction to earnings: RT -5.1%, CFX -1.7%, HEI -1.0%
Companies trading lower in after hours in reaction to news: IVR -2.0% (declared Q4 cash dividend of $0.45/share of common stock, down from $0.50/share),