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Facebook hits new high; DreamWorks' $3.8 billion deal; Amazon results on tap

Midday stock movers: today's big winners and losers

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Facebook (FB) – The social networking giant posted a big beat on both the top and bottom lines for its first-quarter earnings, posting adjusted earnings per share of $0.77 on revenue of $5.38 billion. Facebook also beat on monthly active users, bringing its total to 1.65 billion.

Amazon (AMZN) – The e-commerce giant is scheduled to report first-quarter earnings after the bell. Amazon posted big strides last year, topping $100 billion in sales.

DreamWorks (DWA) – NBCUniversal, a division of Comcast Corp., announced it has reached an agreement to buy DreamWorks Animation in a deal valued at $3.8 billion. The studio will become part of the Universal Filmed Entertainment Group.

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Domino’s Pizza (DPZ) – The restaurant chain’s first-quarter earnings fell short of analysts’ estimates. Domino’s Pizza posted earnings per share of $0.89 on revenue of $539.18 million.

Bristol-Myers (BMY) – The pharmaceutical company’s first-quarter revenue rose 8.7% from one year ago to $4.39 billion, driven by the expansion of the pharmaceutical company's Opdivo cancer immunotherapy. Bristol-Myers’ adjusted earnings per share of $0.74 topped Wall Street estimates, and the company raised its 2016 guidance.

UPS (UPS) – The company’s first-quarter profit exceeded analysts’ expectations, boosted by a strong supply of U.S. packages. UPS reported earnings per share of $1.27 on revenue of $14.4 billion.

Priceline (PCLN) – Priceline CEO Darren Huston resigned following an investigation overseen by independent members of the board "surrounding a personal relationship with an employee." Priceline appointed former CEO and current chairman Jeffery H. Boyd as interim CEO and president.