The automaker’s third-quarter net profit fell 14 percent, but growth in South America and Europe’s outlook pushed shares higher.

Ford Motor Co., up 85 cents at $11.16

Despite lower sales in Europe, buyers in America and China pushed the automaker to a better-than-expected third-quarter profit.

WellCare Health Plans Inc., down $7.63 at $47.60

The Medicaid coverage provider cut its 2012 earnings forecast and reported a 57 percent drop in third-quarter net income.

Nu Skin Enterprises Inc., up $5.39 at $47.33

The maker of skincare products and nutrition supplements said its third-quarter net income rose 16 percent on higher sales in Asia.

Panasonic Corp., down 59 cents at $5.53

The Japanese electronics maker said that its fiscal second-quarter loss rose to $8.7 billion as sales of TVs, laptops and other gadgets fell.

PVH Corp., up $18.49 at $109.99

The clothing maker, whose brands include Tommy Hilfiger, is buying rival clothier The Warnaco Group Inc. in a $2.9 billion deal.

The Western Union Co., down $5.20 at $12.73

The money wiring service said that its third-quarter earnings rose 12.4 percent, but it lowered its full-year 2012 earnings outlook.

Nasdaq

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Inc., up $5.91 at $33.39

The casual restaurant chain reported a modest increase in its third-quarter net income thanks to stronger sales at its restaurants.