On the upside
Fourth quarter earnings for Cimatron (Nasdaq: CIMT) nearly doubled as gross margin improved.
The Wall Street Journal reported that private equity firm Apollo Management may purchase a stake in Zale (NYSE: ZLC).
Wilmington Trust (NYSE: WL) will offer $250 million shares of stock.
On the downside
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock (Nasdaq: GLDD) reported lower fourth quarter earnings and revenue.
Although fourth quarter earnings for Mercadolibre (Nasdaq: MELI) rose, revenue fell short of expectations.
CommScope (NYSE: CTV) disappointed with fourth quarter revenue that missed estimates and forecast first quarter revenue below expectations.
In the broad market, declining issues outpaced advancers by a margin of more than 5 to 2 on the NYSE and by nearly 5 to 2 on Nasdaq. The Russell 2000 which tracks small cap stocks lost 7 points to 624.