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Dover (DOV | charts | news | PowerRating) announced plans to purchase Paladin Brands, an independent manufacturer of attachments and tools used in construction equipment.

TIVO (TIVO | charts | news | PowerRating) beat earnings, reporting -$0.07 EPS vs expected -$0.14 EPS.

Heico (HEI | charts | news | PowerRating) beat earnings, with $0.31 EPS vs expected $0.28 EPS.

Wednesday after the bell, LTX Corp (LTXX | charts | news | PowerRating) reporting beating earnings, with $0.23 EPS vs expected $0.22 EPS.

Also on Wednesday Costco (COST | charts | news | PowerRating) guided lower for Q4, citing that thin profit margins and income tax charges would hurt earnings and revenue.

American Eagle Outfitters (AEOS | charts | news | PowerRating) said its comparable store sales increased 11% from July to August, and was up 16% from the previous year.

Beacon Roofing Supply (BECN | charts | news | PowerRating) announced the acquisition of RSM Supply on Wednesday afternoon.