Alpha Natural Resources Inc. (ANR) fell 4.6 percent $18.91. The coal producer that bought Massey Energy Co. for $7.1 billion in June posted an unexpected fourth-quarter loss and cut its 2012 output forecast as U.S. electricity generators switched to cheaper natural gas.
American International Group Inc. (AIG) rose 6.5 percent to $29.82. The bailed-out insurer posted a fourth-quarter profit fueled by a tax benefit and an increase in the value of a stake in Asian insurer AIA Group Ltd. Operating profit beat analysts’ estimates.
Clearwire Corp. (CLWR) dropped 2.9 percent to $2.20. The wireless broadband provider’s third-largest investor, Google Inc. (GOOG US), plans to sell its 29.4 million shares.
Crocs Inc. (CROX) fell 10 percent to $18.30. The plastic-clogs maker forecast first-quarter earnings of no more than 26 cents a share, below the 30-cent profit estimated by analysts on average.
Deckers Outdoor Corp. (DECK) : The maker of Ugg boots and Teva sandals said earnings in 2012 will be unchanged from last year at $5.07 a share, missing the average analyst estimate of $5.80.
El Paso Corp. (EP) rose 4.6 percent to $28. Apollo Global Management LLC (APO US) is leading a group that is near a deal to acquire the Houston-based company’s oil-exploration business for about $7 billion, according to a person with knowledge of the situation.
Interpublic Group of Cos. (IPG US) rose 4.9 percent to $11.44. The New York-based advertising company announced a $300 million share buyback program.
Monster Beverage Corp. (MNST) (MNST US): The distributor of energy drinks and fruit juices reported fourth-quarter sales of $410 million, falling short of the average analyst estimate of $411.8 million.
OmniVision Technologies Inc. (OVTI) : The primary supplier of camera sensors for Apple Inc.’s (AAPL US) iPhone 4S projected fourth-quarter earnings of at least 15 cents a share, exceeding the 12-cent profit predicted by analysts on average.
Salesforce.com Inc. (CRM) rallied 9.8 percent to $144.67. The largest seller of online customer-management software reported profit and sales that topped analysts’ estimates after the company added features and pushed into social media.
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