The credit-card issuer is expected to post an increase in profit while security-software maker Symantec is estimated to report a double-digit earnings decline.

Among the companies whose shares are expected to see active trade in Wednesdayâ??s session are Coca-Cola Enterprises, Hess, Time Warner and Visa.

Stocks expected to move significantly in trading on Thursday include two railroad-related issues â?? Greenbrier and Genesee & Wyoming â?? as well as C.R. Bard, Cadence Design, Coke, GM, Microsoft, Palm and Vulcan.

Among the companies whose shares are expected to see active trade in Thursdayâ??s session are Del Monte, National Semiconductor and Palm.

Cadence Design Systems says it is cutting 225 positions, or 5% of its workforce, as part of a plan to streamline operations.

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