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Overstock.com Inc OSTK gained more than 4 percent following an encouraging report. The New York Post said that grocer giant Kroger Co KR is "eyeing a deal" with Overstock, including a possible acquisition of the online company.

Applied Optoelectronics Inc AAOI gained more than 6 percent after the provider of fiber-optic networking products said it will report its fourth quarter results on Feb. 21. Some traders are working under the assumption that a negative pre-announcement won't be forthcoming as the company confirmed its earnings date.

Snap Inc SNAP was trading near-flat ahead of Friday's open despite a report from Cheddar's Alex Heath of the social media company laying off two dozen workers, mostly in Content.

ADT Corp ADT will start trading on Friday. The home security provider priced its IPO at $14 per share, which is sharply below the expected $17 to $19 range.

Acorda Therapeutics Inc ACOR gained more than 13 percent amid M&A chatter. The biopharmaceutical company that focuses on improving the lives of people with neurological disorders is reportedly being targeted for an acquisition by Biogen Inc BIIB or Belgian-based UcB.

SPDR KBW Regional Banking (ETF) KRE stock was unchanged early Friday, but could see increased interest given earnings reports from SunTrust Banks, Inc. STI, Regions Financial Corp RF, and Citizens Financial Group Inc CFG.

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