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After-hours buzz: Avis, Foot Locker, Marriott & more

Check out which companies are making headlines after the bell Wednesday:

Traders on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, December 1, 2014.
Brendan McDermid | Reuters

Marriott - The hotel operator beat fourth-quarter earnings expectations of 65 cents by 3 cents and issued guidance that was above current forecasts. Shares rose nearly 4 percent in after-hours trading.

Avis Budget - The company topped fourth-quarter earnings estimates of 20 cents a share by 3 cents, but revenue of $1.89 billion trailed expectations. Shares of the car rental concern fell as much as 2 percent in extended trading.

Sunedison - The renewable energy producer reported a narrower-than-expected loss, but fourth-quarter revenue of $626 million failed to meet forecasts of $684 million. The stock fell more than 2 percent after the announcement.

Foot Locker - Shares rose about 2 percent after the athletic apparel retailer raised its quarterly dividend by 14 percent and increased its buyback to $1 billion from $600 million.

BJ's Restaurants - The stock rallied some 8 percent after the company beat earnings expectations, while revenue trailed.

SolarCity - Shares fell about 5 percent after the company reported a wider-than-expected loss, while revenue came in line.



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