After-market Movers For Aug 15 (AMAT, JWN, AZPN, JOSB)

(RTTNews) - Gainers:

Aspen Technology, Inc. (AZPN) rose almost 9 percent to $34.66. The company swung to a profit in its fourth quarter and topped Wall Street view. Revenues improved 30 percent and also came above market view.

Decliners:

Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) declined 2 percent to $14.98. The company's third quarter profit declined from the year-ago quarter and its adjusted earnings per share missed Street view. Sales decreased from the prior year period and came below the consensus estimate. The company also forecast fourth quarter results below analysts' expectations. The company also announced that it has appointed Gary Dickerson as its president and chief executive.

Nordstrom Inc. (JWN) fell 3 percent to $57.51. The company's second quarter earnings improved from the year-ago quarter and topped Street view. Total revenues were higher than the comparable quarter a year earlier, but were below the consensus estimate. At the same time, the company lowered its full year 2013 financial guidance.

Jos. A. Bank Clothiers Inc. (JOSB) was down 3 percent to $42.69. The company forecast its second quarter earnings sharply below prior year level and also to miss analysts' estimate.