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Shares of CenterPoint Energy Inc

gained about 0.1% after the company reported its Q4 earnings at $124 million, or $0.29 per share, versus $105 million, or $0.27 per share, in the year-earlier period. The company's operating income increased to $302 million from $299 million. CNP's revenue dropped to $2.1 billion from $2.3 billion. However, analysts were expecting earnings of $0.29 per share. CenterPoint projected 2011 earnings of $1.04 to $1.14 per share, versus analysts' estimates of $1.16 per share. Shares of AutoZone Inc

rose about 2.5% after the company's Q2 net income increased 20% y/y to $148.1 million, or $3.34 per share. The retailer's revenue surged to $1.66 billion from $1.51 billion. However, analysts had expected earnings of $3.07 per share on revenue of $1.63 billion. Shares of Nielsen Holdings NV

dropped about 1.2% after the company's Q4 net profit dropped 93% to $3 million, or $0.01 per share, versus $44 million, or $0.16 per share, in the year-ago period. The company's revenue for the quarter increased 5.7% to $1.37 billion. Read more