Small-Cap Snapshot: Diagnostics company NeoGenomics reports better-than-expected earnings

NeoGenomics Inc (NASDAQ:NEO) was a top gainer following better-than-expected second-quarter earnings. The diagnostics and research company reported adjusted earnings of US$0.05 per share compared with consensus estimates of US$0.04 EPS. The Florida-based company provides specialized cancer genetics testing. Shares jumped in pre-market hours and continued climbing about 1% to US$14.13 in morning trading.

Helix Energy Solutions Group Inc (NYSE:HLX) shares also received a post-earnings boost. The energy company turned a profit in its second quarter, reporting earnings of US$0.12 per share on revenue of US$17.8mln compared with an earnings loss of US$0.04 per share on a net loss of US$6.4mln. The Houston-based company offers offshore energy services in areas including Brazil and the Gulf of Mexico. Shares were up more than 4% to US$9.10.

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PGT Innovations Inc (NYSE:PGTI) is up on acquisition news. The company is purchasing fellow window manufacturer Western Window Systems in a US$360mln cash deal. The acquisition will help PGT to expand into the western and southwestern markets. Shares soared nearly 14% to US$24.17.

Noodles & Company (NASDAQ:NDLS) shares were in hot water following a proposed stock offering. The fast-casual restaurant chain is offering 2.5 million shares of its common stock for an undisclosed price. The company offers a range of noodle-based dishes from Italian classics to Pad Thai. Shares were down nearly 6% to US$11.32.

The Russell 2000 small-cap index was up slightly in Tuesday Morning trading.

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