(For faster updates on individual market-movers, Eikon usersplease use search string "STXBZ US"; for the Day Aheadnewsletter, http://link.reuters.com/mex49s; for the Morning NewsCall newsletter, http://link.reuters.com/nex49s)U.S. stocks fell further in afternoon trading on Tuesday afterthe U.S. trade deficit surged in March, suggesting that theeconomy contracted in the first quarter. The Dow Jonesindustrial average was down 0.58 percent at 17,965.83 andthe S&P 500 was down 0.92 percent at 2,095.14.
** PLASMATECH BIOPHARMACEUTICALS INC, $6.61,+131.12 pct
Soros Fund Management reported a 5.17 percent passive stakein the drug development company. The fund is the investmentvehicle of billionaire financier George Soros.
** QUALYS INC, $38.4718, -30.15 pct
The security software maker forecast second-quarter profitand revenue below estimates. The company cut its full-year forecast to $165 millio-$166.5 million from $167.3million-$169.3 million.
** NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE HOLDINGS INC, $19.63, -24.99pct
Mortgage servicer reports a first quarter loss of 53cents/share, including negative mark-to-market adjustments of 77cents/share and 12-cent/share increase in amortization.
** GOLAR LNG LTD, $46.28, +22.95 pct
The Norwegian shipping company signed a 20-year contract fora LNG vessel with Ophir Energy Plc. The contract willstart in the first half of 2019.
** ACELRX PHARMACEUTICALS INC, $3.08, -26.67 pct
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration unit rejected the drugdeveloper's request for a meeting to discuss need for additionaltrial of its pain drug device Zalviso.
RBC Capital Markets cuts price target to $7 from $8, whileJefferies cuts it to $3.50 from $6; median price target is $6.
** OPGEN INC, $4.74, -20.87 pct
The company's IPO of 2.9 million shares raises about $17.4million, after it was priced at $6.00 per share, midpoint ofexpected price range.
** KULICKE & SOFFA INDUSTRIES INC, $13.8425, -11.15pct
The semiconductor and LED assembly equipment maker forecaststhird quarter revenue below estimates; second quarter profitmisses estimate sa costs rise.
** A10 NETWORKS INC, $4.99, +6.85 pct
Network equipment maker reports better-than-expected firstquarter revenue, helped by higher sales to enterprise customers.
** WESTPORT INNOVATIONS INC, $6.86, +9.06 pct
Canadian natural gas engine technology maker says its WiNGPower System is to be used in Ford Motor Co's F-150trucks.
** EARTHLINK HOLDINGS CORP, $5.49, +13.20 pct
Network services provider reported better-than-expectedfirst quarter revenue, helped by higher sales in its consumerservices business.
** STURM RUGER & CO, $56.04, -4.30 pct
The firearms maker reported a 19 percent drop in firstquarter net sales, 36 percent drop in profit. Firearms salesfell 20 percent.
** GENWORTH FINANCIAL INC, $8.78, -4.04 pct
Morgan Stanley cuts rating on stock of the Life and mortgageinsurer to "underweight" from "equalweight", price target to$8.00 from $8.50. Analysts expect company to sell a sizableportion of assets to cut debt, diluting EPS.
** ON DECK CAPITAL INC, $17.48, -12.69 pct
At least two brokerages lowered target price on the onlinelender's stock after the company reported a first-quarter loss.Aside from growth, many investors we speak to are concernedabout effective interest yield, which has been trendingdownward," Deutsche Bank says.
** MARTHA STEWART LIVING OMNIMEDIA INC, $5.47, -6.50pct
The media and merchandising company reported a surprisefirst quater loss as merchandising expenses rose and revenuefell more than expected.
** GAIN CAPITAL HOLDINGS INC, $9.44, -8.53 pct
The independent provider of online forex trading reported alower-than-expected first quarter profit, mainly due to higherexpenses.
** NEOSTEM INC, $2.415, -14.36 pct
The drug developer reported a first quarter loss of about$19.2 million compared with a loss of $13.8 million a yearearlier, as R&D costs rose.
** RETAILMENOT INC, $20.17, +17.20 pct
The online coupon company posts its biggest intra-daypercentage jump since listing in 2013. The company reported abetter-than-expected first-quarter revenue and profit, helped byhigher revenue from mobile transactions.
** CHUY'S HOLDINGS INC, $25.55, +15.35 pct
Jefferies Group raised price target on the stock of therestaurant chain operator to $24 from $22; median price targetis $26. Analysts believe Chuy's can capitalize on strongregional positioning in fragmented casual Mexican segment andbuild national brand over time, they wrote in a note.
** ENERGY FOCUS INC, $6.15, +9.93 pct
The LED lighting product maker's first-quarter sales morethan doubled, helped by higher shipments of its militaryIntellitube systems for U.S. Navy.
** SEVENTY SEVEN ENERGY INC, $5.27, +7.11 pct
The oilfield services provider reported abetter-than-expected first-quarter revenue andsmaller-than-expected quarterly loss.
** DIAMOND OFFSHORE DRILLING INC, $35.61, +7.58 pct
Cowen & Co raises price target on stock to $28 from $25;Susquehanna Financial Group LLP to $30 from $26. Stock has amedian price target of $25.
** CHANNELADVISOR CORP, $10.63, +6.09 pct
The E-commerce software company posts asmaller-than-expected first quarter loss, stronger-than-expectedrevenue as it earned more per customer.
** UBS, $21.39, +5.06 pct
UBS said it is in advanced talks with the U.S. Department ofJustice to settle allegations of foreign exchange marketrigging, as Switzerland's biggest bank posted its highestquarterly profit in nearly five years.
** ABIOMED INC, $74.29, +14.05 pct
The medical device maker posted a better-than-expectedfourth quarter revenue and profit, boosted by strong sales ofits miniature blood pump device, Impella.
** FREIGHTCAR AMERICA INC, $25.06, -10.53 pct
The railcar maker reported a surprise loss andlower-than-expected revenue for the first quarter, mainly due toproduction related issues at its Shoals facility in Alabama.
** GOOD TIMES RESTAURANTS INC, $9.02, +6.87 pct
Restaurant chain owner's upsized offering of 2.4 mln sharespriced at $8.15 per share, representing a discount of about 1percent to stock's Friday close. Good Times says it will useproceeds to buy Bad Daddy's International LLC and its BadDaddy's Burger Bar restaurants.
** MALLINCKRODT PLC, $121.505, +5.66 pct
Specialty pharmaceutical company posted better-than-expectedQ2 adjusted profit and revenue helped by acquisitions in itsspecialty brands segment and improved performance in itsspecialty generic segment.
** ESTEE LAUDER COMPANIES INC, $87.65, +4.92 pct
The maker of Clinique, M.A.C. and Bobbi Brown cosmetics,reported a 1.2 percent rise in quarterly sales, helped by higherdemand for its Pure Color Envy lipsticks and PerfectionistYouth-Infusing makeup.
** NETFLIX INC, $570.14, +2.75 pct
BofA Merrill Lynch analysts raised video streaming company'sstock to "buy" from "neutral", according to Theflyonthewall.com. (Compiled by Rohit T.K. in Bengaluru; Edited by Don Sebastian)
