Citigroup (C) move lower after Goldman Sachs reportedly downgrades the stock to sell, and said Citigroup may have to write-off $15 billion for debt losses over the next two quarters.
Lowe's Companies (LOW) posts $0.43, vs. $0.46 a year ago, third quarter EPS on 4.3% lower same-store sales, 3.2% higher total sales. For the fourth quarter, it sees $0.25-$0.29 EPS on 3%-5% lower same-store sales, about 3% higher total sales. For fiscal year 2008, it sees $1.83-$1.87 EPS on about 4% lower same-store sales, 3%-4% higher total sales.
Xerox (XRX) declares quarterly cash dividend of $0.0425 per common share, which is the first in more than six years.
Pharmion (PHRM) agrees to be acquired by Celegene (CELG) in a $2.9 billion deal. Terms: Each PHRM share will be exchanged for $25.00 in cash and shares of CELG in an amount to be determined by an exchange ratio.
Tween Brands (TWB) posts third quarter EPS of $0.46, vs. $0.58 a year ago, as higher costs offset 13% higher total sales. It cuts fourth quarter EPS to range of $0.98-$1.03, 4%-5% below previous guidance.
Lululemon Athletica (LULU) says it will comply with a Canadian government agency order to remove clothing labels that claim therapeutic benefits from fabrics said to contain seaweed.
Cathay General Bancorp (CATY) sets 1 million share buyback.
Amtech Systems (ASYS) says it will sell 2.5 million common shares at $14.41 per share, roughly a 4% discount to the stock's closing price on Friday.