Aflac Inc. (AFL) : The world’s biggest seller of supplemental health insurance said first-quarter profit doubled as investment results improved.
Amgen Inc. (AMGN) gained 3.8 percent to $71.23. The world’s largest biotechnology company reported first-quarter profit that beat analysts’ estimates as sales increased of its drugs to treat infections in cancer patients.
Apple Inc. (AAPL) surged 8.8 percent to $609.40. The world’s largest company by market value posted profit that almost doubled last quarter, reflecting robust demand for the iPhone in China as well as purchases of a new version of the iPad tablet.
Baidu Inc. (BIDU) declined 6.8 percent to $126.60. The owner of China’s dominant Internet search engine forecast second-quarter revenue will be no more than $867 million, falling short of the average analyst estimate of $869.2 million.
Boeing Co. (BA) rose 2.1 percent to $74.77. The world’s biggest aerospace company reported first-quarter profit that beat analysts’ estimates as it delivered more commercial jets while pushing production to record levels.
Dana Holding Corp. (DAN) increased 4.3 percent to $14.50. The maker of vehicle axles and other driveline components reported first-quarter earnings excluding some items of 44 cents a share, beating the average analyst estimate of 41 cents.
GNC Holdings Inc. (GNC) climbed 4.3 percent to $37. The operator of health and wellness stores reported first-quarter earnings excluding some items of 60 cents a share, exceeding the average analyst estimate of 53 cents.
International Game Technology (IGT) rose 4.7 percent to $16.65. The world’s biggest maker of slot machines forecast profit in 2012 of 99 cents to $1.04 a share, compared with the average analyst estimate of 99 cents.
Life Technologies Corp. (LIFE) : The provider of gene- analysis tools reported first-quarter earnings excluding some items of 99 cents a share, topping the average analyst estimate by 6 cents.
Norfolk Southern Corp. (NSC) : The second-biggest eastern U.S. railroad posted first-quarter profit that topped analysts’ estimates as increasing automotive deliveries helped counter falling coal shipments.
Panera Bread Co. (PNRA) : The bakery chain based in St. Louis reported first-quarter earnings of $1.40 a share, beating the $1.34 projected by analysts on average.
RF Micro Devices Inc. (RFMD) : The maker of chips and radio systems for mobile phones reported fourth-quarter revenue of $187.9 million, exceeding the average analyst estimate of $185.2 million.
Super Micro Computer Inc. (SMCI) : The maker of computer servers and accessories reported third-quarter earnings excluding some items of 19 cents a share, missing the average analyst estimate by 15 percent, according to data compiled by Bloomberg.
USANA Health Sciences Inc. (USNA) : The vitamin maker lifted its profit forecast for 2012 to at least $3.60 a share from an earlier projection of no more than $3.45, topping the average analyst estimate of $3.44.”
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