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Brocade Communications Systems (BRCD) reported first quarter EPS of $0.19 after the close Monday, compared to the $0.15 in the prior year period. The consensus estimate was for EPS of $0.15. Revenue increased to $539.5 million from $431.6 million last year.

CommScope Inc. (CTV) reported fourth quarter EPS of $0.53 after the close Monday, which matched the consensus estimate.

First Solar Inc. (FSLR) gapped down Tuesday and declined throughout the first hour of trade. The stock traded in a range for the remainder of the session and ended the day lower by $7.31 at $105.78.

American Public Education (APEI) reported fourth quarter net income of $0.44 per share after the bell Monday, up from $0.27 per share in the prior year period.

Expeditors International of Washington (EXPD) reported fourth quarter EPS of $0.32 Tuesday morning, down from $0.36 last year. The consensus estimate was for EPS of $0.28.

Nordson Corp. (NDSN) reported first quarter EPS of $0.78 after the bell Monday, which included a $0.09 one-time tax benefit and a $0.01 restructuring charge. The consensus estimate was for EPS of $0.58. The company expects to report second quarter EPS of $0.81 to $0.89, inclusive of a $0.01 restructuring charge.

Texas Roadhouse Inc. (TXRH) reported fourth quarter net income of $0.12 per share after the close Monday, which came in above the consensus estimate of $0.10.

Shares of Whole Foods Market (WFMI) traded to the upside until the middle of the morning Tuesday. The stock was range-bound for the remainder of the session and closed higher by $0.95 at $34.87.

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store (CBRL) reported second quarter EPS of $1.09 Tuesday morning, up from $0.81 in the prior year period. The consensus estimate was for EPS of $0.90. The company expects to report full year 2010 EPS of $3.35 to $3.50, compared to the consensus estimate of $3.27.

Checkpoint Systems Inc. (CKP) reported fourth quarter EPS of $0.59 Tuesday morning, which came in above the consensus estimate of $0.45.