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The top after-market NASDAQ gainers Tuesday were AeroVironment Inc, Amyris Inc, Aegerion Pharmaceuticals Inc and Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation.

AeroVironment Inc (AVAV) shares climbed 9.82 percent to $22.25 in post-market trading. The stock has a 52-week low of $19.25, a 52-week high of $33 and $444.28 million in market capitalization.

Amyris Inc (AMRS) shares gained 7 percent to $2.98 in post-market trading. The stock has a 52-week low of $1.57, a 52-week high of $12.29 and $165.81 million in market capitalization.

Aegerion Pharmaceuticals Inc (AEGR) shares advanced 4.28 percent to $21.93 in post-market trading. The stock has a 52-week low of $11.75, a 52-week high of $23 and $535.76 million in market capitalization.

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH) shares rose 4.36 percent to $70.07 in post-market trading. The stock has a 52-week low of $53.92, a 52-week high of $78 and $20.15 billion in market capitalization.

The top after-market NASDAQ losers Tuesday were Mattress Firm Holding Corp, Mitcham Industries Inc, TIBCO Software Inc, Select Comfort Corporation and Cynosure Inc.

Mattress Firm Holding Corp (MFRM) shares declined 22.99 percent to $23.35 in post-market trading. The stock has a 52-week low of $21.55, a 52-week high of $48.18 and $1.02 billion in market capitalization.

Mitcham Industries Inc (MIND) shares slumped 21.46 percent to $11.05 in post-market trading. The stock has a 52-week low of $12.39, a 52-week high of $26.76 and $178.18 billion in market capitalization.

TIBCO Software Inc (TIBX) shares dropped 14.72 percent to $21.08 in post-market trading. The stock has a 52-week low of $20.04, a 52-week high of $34.67 and $3.94 billion in market capitalization.

Select Comfort Corporation (SCSS) shares fell 6.40 percent to $25.90 in post-market trading. The stock has a 52-week low of $18.54, a 52-week high of $35.60 and $1.55 billion in market capitalization.

Cynosure Inc (CYNO) shares declined 3.19 percent to $23.66 in post-market trading. The stock has a 52-week low of $10.95, a 52-week high of $28 and $325.20 million in market capitalization.