SYMANTEC, () a maker of Norton security software, said Q2 EPS rose 11.5% to 29 cents ex items, beating views by 3 cents. Revenue rose 13% to $1.42 bil. It guided down. Shares fell.

F5 NETWORKS, () an IT services company, said Q4 EPS fell 48% to 15 cents, 4 cents over views. Sales rose 30% to $146 mil. It guided down. Shares fell.

STARENT NETWORKS, () a maker of wireless equipment, said Q3 EPS rose 33% to 8 cents ex items, 8 cents over views. Sales rose 4% to $37 mil. Shares fell.

VCA ANTECH, () an animal health care company, lifted Q3 EPS 19% to 38 cents, a penny over views. Sales rose 22% to $306.5 mil, ahead of estimates. It sees ‘07 EPS in line with views.

ELI LILLY, () a drug maker, suspended two studies of a blood-clotting drug that has been expected to eventually garner $1 bil in sales. Shares fell.

COVANCE, () a drug maker, said its Q3 EPS rose 26% to 69 cents, beating by a penny. Revenue grew 16% to $415 mil.

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