The markets traded near the flatline with the Dow easing 3 points to 10,563 as the nation's trade deficit dropped due to lower imports as well as exports. Nasdaq lost 2 points to 2356.
On the upside
SMTC (Nasdaq: SMTX) impressed with fourth quarter earnings that more than doubled to surpass analyst expectations.
Clean Energy Fuels (Nasdaq: CLNE) posted a fourth quarter loss that was narrower than expected prompting an upgrade.
GameStop (NYSE: GME) will launch God of War III at midnight on Monday, March 15 at over 3,500 stores nationwide.
On the downside
Shares of Wave Systems (Nasdaq: WAVX) fell ahead of its earnings release after market close.
Willbros Group (NYSE: WG) narrowed fourth quarter losses but still fell short of estimates.
Cinemark Holdings (NYSE: CNK) announced an expansion of 3D movie screens from its current 400 to between 1,100 and 1,300 by the end of the year through financing from Digital Cinema Implementation Partners.