Must Watch Stocks for Today
Some of the stocks that may grab investor focus today are:
Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) reported weaker-than-expected earnings for the first quarter, but the company's sales exceeded analysts' estimates. Nordstrom shares rose 1.15 percent to $75.00 in the after-hours trading session.
Dillard's, Inc. (NYSE: DDS) reported weaker-than-expected results for the first quarter. Dillard's shares fell 3.46 percent to $119.90 in after-hours trading.
King Digital Entertainment PLC (NYSE: KING) reported better-than-expected results for the third quarter. The "Candy Crush Saga" maker said the mid-year period will be "seasonally softer" because of foreign currency woes. For the second quarter, King Digital expected gross bookings of $490 million to $520 million. King Digital shares tumbled 10.34 percent to $13.44 in after-hours trading.
Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMAT) reported better-than-expected results for the fiscal second quarter. Applied Materials shares climbed 3.22 percent to $20.50 in the after-hours trading session.
Symantec Corporation (NASDAQ: SYMC) reported weaker-than-expected earnings for the fiscal fourth quarter and issued a weak forecast. Symantec shares declined 2.51 percent to $25.25 in after-hours trading.
El Pollo LoCo Holdings Inc (NYSE: LOCO) reported stronger-than-expected results for the first quarter. The company projected 2015 pro forma net income of $0.67 to $0.71 per share. El Pollo LoCo shares dipped 13.08 percent to $25.26 in the after-hours trading session.
Arista Networks Inc (NYSE: ANET) reported stronger-than-expected results for the first quarter. For the current quarter, Arista Networks projected revenue of $183 to $191 million, versus analysts' estimates of $189 million. Arista Networks shares fell 4.51 percent to $65.80 in the after-hours trading session.