SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Among the shares expected to see active trade in Friday's session are Ann Taylor, J.M. Smucker, D.R. Horton, and Dell.

Personal computer giant Dell Inc. and apparel retailer Gap Inc. are each expected to post a decline of 25% in quarterly earnings during Thursday's late-trading session.

A roundup of shares likely to see active trading in Thursday's session.

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Among the companies whose shares are expected to see active trade in Thursday’s session are the retailers as well as ABB, Alcoa, Barnes & Noble, Corning, Goldman Sachs, Marriott International, Novartis and PepsiCo.

Net Sales Decreased 1.5% to $24.7 Million; October 2009 Comparable Store Sales Decreased 8.9%

Net Sales Increased 8.4% to $36.5 Million; September 2009 Comparable Store Sales Decreased 0.8%

Company Raises Fiscal Third Quarter Guidance; September Month-to-Date Comparable Store Sales Increased 0.8%