U.S. Hot Stocks: Hot Stocks to Watch

   By Maria Armental 
 

Among the companies with shares expected to trade actively in Friday's session are Walt Disney Co., Iconix Brand Group Inc., Men's Wearhouse Inc. and Weight Watchers International Inc.

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. (BABA) agreed to buy U.S.-traded Chinese online video provider Youku Tudou Inc. in an all-cash deal, giving it a platform through which it can secure a share of China's fast-growing online video market. Alibaba shares slid 0.2% in premarket trading.

Walt Disney Co. (DIS) said its profit rose 7.3% in the latest quarter, bolstered by higher revenue in its media networks and resorts businesses. Disney shares rose 0.4% in premarket trading.

DreamWorks Animation SKG Inc. (DWA) swung to a third-quarter loss as the studio continues to revamp operations following a series of box-office flops. Excluding restructuring charges and other items, however, the company reported a profit of two cents a shared, while analsyts had projected a loss. DreamWorks shares gained 11% in premarket trading.

EOG Resources Inc. (EOG) swung to a third-quarter loss as revenue plunged and the energy company booked more than $4 billion in charges amid sharply lower commodity prices brought on by a global supply glut. EOG shares added 1.5% in premarket trading.

Horizon Pharma PLC (HZNP) on Friday posted soaring earnings and revenue, leading the drug company to raise its annual forecast, as sales of its arthritis-treatment Duexis powered the latest quarter. Horizon shares surged 14% in premarket trading.

Brand manager Iconix Brand Group Inc. (ICON), which previously said it would look into its joint-venture accounting, will restate its financial results for 2013, 2014 and part of 2015. The company also reduced its 2015 guidance. Shares plunged 56% in premarket trading.

ICU Medical Inc. (ICUI) on Thursday raised its 2015 outlook as the medical-products company posted stronger-than-expected earnings and revenue growth for the third-quarter. ICU shares jumped 5.7% in premarket trading.

Kraft Heinz Co. (KHC) on Thursday reported revenue and profit dipped in the third quarter, its first quarterly report as a combined company. Kraft Heinz shares slipped 2.2% in premarket trading

Men's Wearhouse Inc. (MW) on Thursday warned third-quarter profit will fall well short of its earlier projections as the company's move away from buy-one-get-three sales at its Jos. A. Bank division misfired. Men's Wearhouse shares plunged 38% in premarket trading.

Monster Beverage Corp.'s (MNST) third-quarter profit rose 44% as the energy drink maker saw some progress with its distribution issues. Monster shares increased 8% in premarket trading.

Nvidia Corp.'s (NVDA) profit rose 42% in the October quarter as the graphics chip maker saw strong demand for gaming and automotive products. Nvidia also increased its dividend to 11.5 cents from 9.75 cents. Nvidia shares rose 8% in premarket trading.

Shake Shack Inc. (SHAK) on Thursday lifted its annual revenue outlook again, as sales soared in its third quarter. Shake Shack shares added 4.2% in premarket trading.

Take-Two Interactive Software Inc. (TTWO) on Thursday raised its annual guidance as the videogame publisher posted better-than-expected results for the latest quarter on continued growth among its most popular franchises. Take-Two shares gained 4.4% in premarket trading.

TripAdvisor Inc. (TRIP) on Thursday reported weaker-than-expected profit growth in its third quarter as expenses continued to soar. TripAdvisor shares fell 10% in premarket trading.

Online car-shopping site TrueCar Inc.'s (TRUE) third-quarter loss narrowed on higher revenue, leading the company to raise its projections for the year. TrueCar shares surged 12% in premarket trading.

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc. (VRX) said Goldman Sachs Group Inc. sold on Thursday 1.3 million shares that had been used as collateral for loans extended to its embattled chief executive, Michael Pearson. Mr. Pearson said in a news release that "it was not my desire that shares be sold now." Valeant shares gained 3.5% in premarket trading.

Weight Watchers International Inc. (WTW) on Thursday raised its 2016 guidance and posted better-than-expected results for the third quarter despite continued declines in subscribers. The company's stock more than doubled in value since media mogul Oprah Winfrey took a stake in the company and joined its board. Weight Watchers shares jumped more than 20% in premarket trading.

Wingstop Inc. (WING) on Thursday raised its projections for the year as third-quarter results beat Wall Street projections. It was the company's second reporting period following its June initial public offering and its first quarter operating as a public company. Wingstop rose 4.8% in premarket trading.

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November 06, 2015 09:33 ET (14:33 GMT)

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