The top aftermarket NYSE gainers on Wednesday were: Talbots, Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, iSoftStone Holdings, Teradyne, Christopher & Banks, Primero Mining, Franklin Resources, and First Majestic Silver Corp.

Talbots, Inc. (NYSE:TLB) shares surged 6.44 percent to $2.81 in post-market trading sessions. The stock has a 52-week low of $1.46, a 52-week high of $8.94 and $186.14 million in market capitalization.

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. (NYSE:VRX) shares surged 5.05 percent to $45.73 in post-market trading sessions. The company stock plunged more than 4 percent in regular trading sessions.

iSoftStone Holdings Ltd. (NYSEARCA:ISS) shares gained 4.87 percent to $8.62 in post-market trading sessions.

Teradyne, Inc. (NYSE:TER) shares advanced 4.19 percent to $13.42 in post-market trading sessions.

Christopher & Banks Corp. (NYSE:CBK) shares advanced 4 percent to $2.60 in post-market trading sessions. The company stock was initiated with a “neutral” at Piper Jaffray.

Primero Mining Corp. (NYSE:PPP) shares advanced 3.62 percent to $3.15 in post-market trading sessions. The stock has a 52-week low of $2.22, a 52-week high of $4.62 and $178.55 million in market capitalization.

Franklin Resources, Inc. (NYSE:BEN) shares gained 3.12 percent to $97.50 in post-market trading sessions, ahead of its ex-dividend date Dec. 15. On Dec. 8, the company declares a quarterly cash dividend of $0.27 per share payable on Dec. 30, 2011, to shareholders of record on Dec. 19, 2011.

First Majestic Silver Corp. (NYSEARCA: AG) shares advanced 2.94 percent to $15.06 in post-market trading sessions. The stock has a 52-week low of $10.32, a 52-week high of $26.88 and $1.35 billion in market capitalization.