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Big Lots big quarter; Aeropostale slips; Smith & Wesson shoots up

Bill McColl

Now here are some of the stocks the Yahoo Finance team will be watching for you today.

Big Lots (BIG) The discount chain coming up with second quarter earnings and revenue that beat analysts' forecasts. Big Lots says it's pleased with the 2.8% increase in stores open at least a year, which the company said were hurt by adverse weather conditions.  Big Lots is also announcing 3 management position changes as part of its realignment.

Aeropostale (ARO) The casual apparel and accessories retailer had a bigger loss than expected in the period...and revenue came up short as well. Aeropostale saw net sales decline 17% as it closed 23 stores.  But the company says it's encouraged by its back to school demand, especially for girls' items.

GameStop (GME) The video game and electronics retailer's second quarter topped estimates for both profit and revenue. GameStop says comparable store sales rose 8.1%, boosted by demand for mobile and consumer electronics, collectables and downloadable products such as Batman Arkham Knight.

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Activision Blizzard (ATVI) The maker of the "Call of Duty" series is being added to the S&P 500 after the close of trading today...It's taking the spot of air and water filter maker Pall Corporation, which has been purchased by Danaher.

United Continental (UAL) It, too, is joining the S&P, although not until next week. The world's second-biggest airline is replacing pharmaceutical and medical device maker Hospira, which was bought by Pfizer.

Smith and Wesson Holding Corporation (SWHC) The famous gunmaker had a bang up quarter, beating estimates on both the top and bottom lines. Smith and Wesson says sales jumped more than 12%, driven by high demand for its sport rifles and lightweight plastic pistols.

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