Pre-market Movers For Oct 17 (GS, VZ, PACT, AMRN, EBAY, SCSS)

(RTTNews) - Gainers:

Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) is rising over 2 percent to $48.30. The company's third quarter earnings improved from the last year quarter and its adjusted earnings per share topped Street view. Total operating revenues rose 4 percent and came above the consensus estimate.

Pactera Technology International Ltd. (PACT) is gaining 9 percent to $7.12. The company entered into a definitive merger agreement to be acquired by a consortium led by Blackstone for $7.30 per ADS in cash.

Decliners:

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS) is falling 2 percent to $157.99. The company's third quarter profit and net revenues declined from the prior year period. The company noted that its third quarter results reflected a period of slow client activity.

Amarin Corporation plc (AMRN) is plunging 59 percent to $2.15 based on the news that the FDA Endocrinologic and Metabolic Drugs Advisory Committee has voted 9 to 2 against approval of Vascepa capsules for use as an adjunct to diet and exercise and in combination with a statin in the treatment of adult patients with high triglycerides with mixed dyslipidemia and coronary heart disease or a CHD risk equivalent based on the information presented at the committee meeting.

eBay Inc. (EBAY) is falling 6 percent to $50.15 and Select Comfort Corp. (SCSS) is down 26 percent to $17.75 following the release of their quarterly results.