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"The FDA recently commenced its inspection of our manufacturing facility in Bedford, Mass. And we are scheduled to complete the migration of the majority of our manufacturing from Woburn, Mass., to Bedford in the first quarter of 2012. Overall, we are well on our way toward making 2011 a successful year for Anika," said Charles Sherwood, chief executive officer of Anika Therapeutics.

Mercadolibre, Inc. (MELI) stock soared 15.11 percent to $73 in the after-market trading. Profit for the third quarter was $26.3 million or $0.60 per share, up from $18.8 million or $0.43 per share last year. Revenue grew 45.9 percent to $81.63 million. Analysts had expected profit of $0.43 per share on revenue of $78.67 million.

THQ Inc. (THQI) stock improved 11.74 percent to $2.38 in the after-market trading. Adjusted loss for the second quarter widened to $46.9 million or $0.69 per share from $40.6 million or $0.60 per share last year. Sales grew to $146.0 million from $77.1 million, while adjusted sales rose to $119.6 million from $70.4 million. Analysts had expected a loss of $0.80 per share on revenue of $104.61 million.

Huron Consulting Group Inc. (HURN) stock grew 9.68 percent to $38.08 in the after-market trading. Earnings from continuing operations for the third quarter were $153,000 or break-even per share, down from $11.05 million or $0.53 per share last year. Adjusted profit from continuing operations was $16.46 million or $0.75 per share, up from $12.97 million or $0.62 per share last year. Revenue rose to $158.86 million from $145.44 million. Analysts had expected profit of $0.51 per share on revenue of $156.87 million.

Looking ahead into the fiscal 2011, the company lowered its earnings guidance to range of $1.00 to $1.10 per share from previous forecast of $1.60 to $1.75 per share. The company narrowed its 2011 adjusted earnings from continuing operations estimate to range of $2.05 to $2.15 per share from previous forecast of $2.05 to $2.20 per share. The company also reduced its 2011 revenue outlook to range of $590 million to $600 million from previous range of $600.0 million to $620.0 million. Street analysts predict profit of $1.69 per share on revenue of $615.92 million for the fiscal 2011.

Qualcomm Inc. (QCOM) stock grew 9.49 percent to $57.13 in the after-market trading. Profit for the fourth quarter was $1.06 billion or $0.62 per share, up from $865 million or $0.53 per share last year. Adjusted earnings were $0.80 per share, up from $0.68 per share last year. Revenue grew to $4.12 billion from $2.95 billion. Analysts had expected profit of $0.78 per share on revenue of $4 billion. Looking ahead into the first quarter, the company expects adjusted earnings of $0.86 to $0.92 per share and revenue of $4.35 billion to $4.75 billion, while Street predicts profit of $0.85 per share on revenue of $4.25 billion. For the fiscal 2012, the company projects adjusted earnings of $3.42 to $3.62 per share and revenue of $18 billion to $19 billion, while Street predicts profit of $3.48 per share on revenue of $17.30 billion.

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Dendreon Corp. (DNDN) stock plunged 22.08 percent to $8.15 in the after-market trading. Loss for the third quarter widened to $147.1 million or $1.00 per share from $79.3 million or $0.56 per share. Adjusted loss widened to $81.3 million or $0.56 per share from $66.1 million or $0.47 per share last year. Revenue grew to $64.3 million from $20.2 million. Analysts had expected a loss of $0.69 per share on revenue of $62.98 million.

ValueVision Media Inc. (VVTV) stock plummeted 20.18 percent to $2.61 in the after-market trading. The company expects third quarter sales growth of about 2 percent to $135 million, while Street predicts $144.14 million. The company said its third quarter sales reflect lower than expected sales in Consumer Electronics and Watches, which offset sales gains in the Jewelry, Home, Health & Beauty, and Fashion & Accessories merchandise categories.