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Among companies with shares expected to actively trade in Monday's session is Brown & Brown Inc. (BRO).

Brown & Brown's fourth-quarter earnings rose 17% as the insurance agency and brokerage firm continued to report top-line growth from commissions and fees. Shares were up 1.9% to $28 in after-hours trading as results beat analyst expectations.

 
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Standard & Poor's downgraded its rating on NII Holdings Inc. (NIHD) one notch further into speculative territory, noting the wireless carrier's credit measures have deteriorated from factors including a delay in deploying 3G networks in its markets, primarily Brazil.

Moody's Investors Service placed its rating on Scientific Games Corp. (SGMS) on review for a possible downgrade, noting the company's plans to buy gaming-machine maker WMS Industries Inc. (WMS) for $1.5 billion will increase its leverage.

Wet Seal Inc. (WTSLA) unveiled a series of cost-reduction efforts, including the elimination of the chief operating officer position, that will save the teen-clothing retailer about $5.5 million this year.

Yahoo Inc.'s (YHOO) biggest shareholder has sold 11 million shares, as it seeks to maintain a consistent percentage holding in the Internet firm amid Yahoo's aggressive stock buyback program.

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