BUZZ-U.S. STOCKS ON THE MOVE-Domino's, Ericsson, Tekmira

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** ERICSSON (Xetra: ERCA.DE - news) , $11.39, -10.32 pct

The company's first-quarter profit lagged the average analyst estimate. Profits where weighed down by a larger share of lower-margin network rollouts in China while the share of more profitable software-based capacity upgrades in North America declined.

** DUNKIN' BRANDS GROUP INC, $51.31, +7.52 pct

The Dunkin' Donuts owner's reported better-than-expected first-quarter revenue and profit despite severe winter in some markets.

** POLARIS INDUSTRIES INC (NYSE: PII - news) , $146.86, +4.17 pct

The maker of all-terrain vehicles reported a better-than-expected first-quarter profit, primarily due to higher sales of its off-road vehicles. The company also narrowed its full-year profit forecast.

** CYTORI THERAPEUTICS INC (NasdaqGM: CYTX - news) , $0.9799, +2.09 pct

The drug developer said data from two preclinical studies supported the use of its experimental cell-derived treatment for burns and radiation.

** DOMINOS PIZZA INC, $108.5, +8.72 pct

Pizza chain Reports better-than-expected Q1 sales and profit on strong same-store sales growth. Same-store sales at domestic company-owned stores up 15.9 pct, beating analysts' estimate of 8.7 pct, according to Consensus Metrix.

** PTC THERAPEUTICS INC (NasdaqGS: PTCT - news) , $72.8, +2.56 pct

Oppenheimer raises price target on drug developer's stock to $155 from $135, citing early-stage trial results of company's experimental drug that showed safety and efficacy in patients suffering from a type of genetic disorder. Data from early-stage trial of drug, which is co-developed by Roche Holding AG ROG.VX, was presented at American Academy of Neurology Annual Meeting on Wednesday.

** CHINANET ONLINE HOLDINGS INC, !RIC {CNET (NasdaqCM: CNET - news) .O.O} is invalid, !RIC {CNET.O.O} is invalid pct

The advertising company's shares said its unit Liansuo.com signed an agreement with Haoxiangni Jujube Co Ltd, adding a total of 220 customers to the 298 it had at the end of 2014.

** F5 NETWORKS INC (NasdaqGS: FFIV - news) , $122.485, +1.71 pct

Network equipment maker says CEO John McAdam to retire on July 1, to be replaced by Manny Rivelo, currently F5 Network's executive vice president of strategic solutions. MKM Partners cuts rating on stock to "neutral" from "buy", saying "the lower guidance and growth rates coincide with our growing secular concerns (Cloud and Network Functions Virtualization) and worries about the CEO change".

** PEABODY ENERGY CORP (NYSE: BTU - news) , $4.71, -3.29 pct

Coal miner reported a 5.5 percent fall in quarterly revenue due to lower prices and weak Chinese demand. The company said the results included an impact of $103.8 million related to currency and fuel hedging.

** UNITED CONTINENTAL HOLDINGS INC, $63.08, -1.47 pct

The Chicago-based airline on Thursday reported first-quarter profit that topped analysts' expectations and cut its capacity forecast for 2015 as a strong U.S. dollar has weakened demand abroad.

** SKECHERS USA INC (NYSE: SKX - news) , $85.29, +12.46 pct

At least four brokerages, including Citigroup (NYSE: C - news) , raise price targets on the Sports footwear maker to as much as $93 after company reports better-than-expected Q1 revenue and profit on Wednesday.

** FREEPORT-MCMORAN INC, $19.91, -3.21 pct

The U.S. miner and oil producer reported a first-quarter loss, recording a one-time charges of $2.4 billion, mainly for the reduction of the carrying value of its oil and gas properties.

** MOBILEIRON INC (NasdaqGS: MOBL - news) , $6.58, -30.74 pct

The mobile software maker estimated adjusted revenue of $32 million-$33 million for the first quarter, below the average analyst estimate of $36.3 million. Chief Executive Bob Tinker said multiple large deals from North American customers did not close as expected, near the end of the quarter.

** CATERPILLAR INC (NYSE: CAT - news) , $86.42, +1.83 pct

The world's largest construction and mining equipment maker reported a higher quarterly net profit despite a dip in revenue, citing a boost from the strong U.S. dollar on imported goods, especially from Japan, and a pre-tax gain from the sale of a third-party logistics business.

** ARRIS GROUP INC (NasdaqGS: ARRS - news) , $36.74, +20.30 pct

The network gear maker said it would buy British set-top box maker Pace Plc (Other OTC: PCMXF - news) for $2.1 billion in cash and stock to expand its operations outside North America. The deal, involving the creation of a new company to be incorporated in the UK, will help Arris reduce corporate taxes.

** ABBVIE INC (Xetra: 4AB.DE - news) , $63.45, -1.66 pct

The U.S. drugmaker reported a 4 percent rise in quarterly profit, driven by strong sales of its arthritis drug, Humira. The company's profit rose to $1.02 billion, or 63 cents per share, in the first quarter ended March 31, from $980 million, or 61 cents per share, a year earlier.

** 3M CO, $159.19, -3.33 pct

The U.S. manufacturer posted slightly lower quarterly net income and cut its full-year profit forecast as the strong dollar bit into sales more than it previously forecast.

** UNION PACIFIC CORP, $108.02, -2.45 pct

No. 1 U.S. railroad's first-quarter profit failed to beat the average analysts estimate for the first time in at least eight quarters as coal volumes fall. "We did not run an efficient operation," CEO Lance Fritz said.

** PEPSICO INC (NYSE: PEP - news) , $96.288, -1.02 pct

The food and beverage company said its quarterly revenue fell 3.2 percent, largely due to a strong dollar. Net income attributable to PepsiCo was little changed at $1.22 billion, but earnings per share rose to 81 cents from 79.

** INGERSOLL-RAND PLC, $68.53, +1.54 pct

The company reported a 6 percent rise in quarterly revenue as it sold more heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems. Net profit attributable to shareholders, however, fell to $51.3 million, or 19 cents per share, from $79 million, or 28 cents per share.

** HERSHEY CO, $95, -3.39 pct

The chocolate maker reported a 3 percent drop in quarterly profit, hurt by higher costs and weaker-than-expected sales in China.

** JOHNSON CONTROLS INC (NYSE: JCI - news) , $51.13, -0.39 pct

The largest U.S. auto parts supplier reported a 103 percent rise in quarterly profit as margins expanded. The company also recorded income from discontinued operations of $78 million for the first quarter ended March 31, compared with a loss of $143 million, a year earlier.

** PULTEGROUP INC (NYSE: PHM - news) , $20.07, -7.47 pct

** D.R. HORTON INC, $26.29, -2.74 pct

** LENNAR CORP (NYSE: LEN - news) , $47.51, -1.86 pct

The homebuilder's first-quarter home sales fell 2 percent to 3,365 units, hurt by construction delays. Net income declined 27 percent, hurt by higher income tax expense and acquisition accounting.

The stocks of other homebuilders were also down.

** LAZARD LTD,$56.7, +0.25 pct

The investment bank and asset manager reported a 27 percent rise in quarterly adjusted profit as a jump in corporate dealmaking boosted advisory fees from mergers and acquisitions.

** APPLE INC (NasdaqGS: AAPL - news) , $129.5, +0.68 pct

The iPhone maker will launch the Apple Watch with a whisper rather than a bang on Friday, an unusual start for the company that may reflect early uncertainty about demand for Apple Inc boss Tim Cook's first new product. The company has not revealed how many orders it has received in the run-up to the April 24 launch, a contrast to previous launches of iPhones and iPads. Apple stores will not have any watches to sell on Friday, even though some luxury shops around the world will.

** GENERAL MOTORS CO, $35.85, -3.53 pct

The company's return to selling smaller pickups in the United States has resuscitated a moribund market segment, but new data highlights the risk that the automaker's new trucks are cannibalizing sales of higher-priced models.

** QUALCOMM INC, $67.3102, -2.36 pct

The company forecast current-quarter revenue and profit below analysts' expectations, saying the loss of a key customer and delays in product launches by some smartphone makers would hurt sales of its flagship Snapdragon chips. At least 6 brokerages cut their price targets on the stock

** FACEBOOK INC (NasdaqGS: FB - news) , $85.52, +1.05 pct

The world's largest Internet social network posted its slowest growth in quarterly revenue in two years even as higher spending on research and development ate into profits. Facebook has warned of heavy investments in 2015 as it steps up efforts to expand a collection of products that include messaging service WhatsApp, photo-sharing service Instagram and virtual reality headset maker Oculus Rift. At least one brokerage cut its price target on the stock.

** MORGAN STANLEY (Xetra: 885836 - news) , $37.37, +0.46 pct

The company's sale of its Australian real estate unit, Investa Property Group, is expected to fetch more than A$3 billion ($2.32 billion) and has attracted more than 20 bids, a source with direct knowledge of the deal told Reuters.

** COMCAST CORP, $59.99, +2.09 pct

** TIME WARNER CABLE INC (Xetra: T3W1.DE - news) , $149.5, -0.09 pct

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission's staff has recommended that the agency designate Comcast Corp's proposed $45 billion acquisition of Time Warner Cable for a hearing, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday, calling it a significant setback for the deal.

** HELMERICH & PAYNE INC (NYSE: HP - news) , $73.98, +0.61 pct

The oil and gas driller reported a better-than-expected quarterly profit as demand for its high-tech rigs remained resilient despite the slump in crude prices.

** DOW CHEMICAL CO, $50.74, +1.44 pct

The company's quarterly profit soared 45 percent, helped by higher margins in five of its six units.

** AT&T INC (Sao Paolo: ATTB34.SA - news) , $33.79, +2.83 pct

The company on Wednesday reported a better-than expected profit and said fewer wireless customers switched to other networks at a rate not seen in any first quarter. The company, awaiting regulatory approval for its $48.5 billion proposal to buy DirecTV (NasdaqGS: DTV - news) , sees additional cost savings of more than double than it previously forecast from the deal. At least three brokerages cut their price targets on the stock.

** OMNICARE INC (NYSE: OCR - news) , $86.26, +2.06 pct

The pharmacy service provider was exploring a sale, Bloomberg reported, citing people with knowledge of the matter.

** EBAY INC (Xetra: 916529 - news) , $58.91, +3.81 pct

The e-commerce company reported a higher-than-expected quarterly profit as revenue surged from its payments business that includes PayPal, which the company said would be spun off in the third quarter. Revenue from the company's payments business rose 14 percent to $2.11 billion in the first quarter, accounting for nearly half of its total revenue. At least six brokerages raised their price targets on the stock.

** NCR CORP, $30.35, +0.93 pct

The automated teller machine maker was looking at strategic options, although the sale of the entire company was unlikely, The Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday.

** BANK OF AMERICA CORP, $15.75, +0.06 pct

The bank on Wednesday asked a federal appeals court to toss a $1.27 billion penalty imposed in a mortgage fraud case, and in a rare move asked that the prominent Manhattan judge who oversaw its trial be replaced if the case were to continue.

** NOVARTIS AG (Xetra: 904278 - news) , $104.5, +1.02 pct

The Swiss drugmaker beat first-quarter profit forecasts on Thursday, defying the impact of a strong dollar thanks to surprisingly strong margins.

** TEVA PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LTD, $62.99, -0.03 pct

The generic drugmaker said it could "promptly" divest some operations to obtain regulatory clearance for its proposed $40 billion takeover of smaller rival Mylan NV.

** PROCTER & GAMBLE CO, $81.66, -0.93 pct

The consumer product company's sales fell for the fifth quarter in a row, hurt by a stronger dollar and lower demand for its beauty, hair and personal care products.

** TEKMIRA PHARMACEUTICALS CORP (NasdaqCM: TKMR - news) , $18.7268, +1.89 pct

An experimental Ebola drug from the company cured all three monkeys intentionally infected with the virus, scientists reported on Wednesday, the first such success against the strain of Ebola in West Africa's 2014-2015 outbreak.

** TESLA MOTORS INC (Xetra: A1CX3T - news) , $218.89, -0.25 pct

The company's shares rose sharply on Wednesday after investors learned it would introduce improved batteries for home and business use by the end of April. Deutsche Bank (Xetra: 514000 - news) said in a research note that the battery market was a significant opportunity, even though markets for home and utility energy storage are in their infancy.

** GILEAD SCIENCES (NasdaqGS: GILD - news) , $104.51, +0.32 pct

The company sought to convince governments and multilateral agencies worldwide that hepatitis C could be eliminated with a demonstration project in Georgia offering free drugs to all those who need them.

** NOVO NORDISK (Other OTC: NONOF - news) , $55.97, -0.71 pct

The drugmaker launched its Saxenda obesity drug in the United States, a long-awaited milestone to provide a new revenue stream for the Danish drugmaker.

** RAYTHEON CO, $109.24, -0.37 pct

The maker of Tomahawk and Amraam missiles reported a 4 percent fall in quarterly sales as U.S. defense spending remained weak. Net income attributable to Raytheon fell to $551 million, or $1.79 per share, in the first quarter ended March 29, from $596 million, or $1.89 per share a year earlier.

** SELECT COMFORT CORP, $35.115, +2.92 pct

The mattress maker raised full-year profit forecast to $1.35 per share, from $1.30 per share. It reported first-quarter sales and profit above analysts' average estimates on higher sales of its FlexFit adjustable mattresses.

** TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INC (NasdaqGS: TXN - news) , $54.345, -7.47 pct

The chipmaker forecast revenue for the second quarter below the average analyst estimate, citing weak demand for its chips from communication equipment and consumer electronics markets, and a strong dollar.

** LAS VEGAS SANDS CORP (Xetra: A0B8S2 - news) , $54.53, -3.30 pct

The casino gaming operator reported a lower-than-expected first-quarter revenue and adjusted profit as revenue at Sands China business, its largest, fell 35 percent. (Compiled by Rosmi Shaji in Bengaluru)