Argan third-quarter net surged 88% to $32 million. Children's Place third-quarter jumped 13% to $50 million. G-III Apparel third-quarter net surged 15% to $94 million. H&R Block second-quarter net loss widened to $171 million. The Kroger third-quarter net plunged 20% to $317 million.



Daimler plans to increase its stake in China-based BAIC. Rolls-Royce said it will use technology of the U.S.-based Uptake. Stagecoach net swung to loss after non-cash goodwill impairment charge of £85 million. Takeda win shareholders approval for $62 billion deal for Shire Plc.



AutoZone first-quarter same store sales jumped. Dollar General declined on lowered fiscal outlook. HD Supply beat sales and profit estimates and lifted fiscal outlook. Movado tumbled despite net tumbled. Toll Brothers profit beats estimates but orders decline.