H&R Block gains; Navistar falls; GoPro hurt by supplier; Target's 'Star Wars' help

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

H&R Block (HRB) The tax preparation company's loss in its fiscal first quarter was smaller than expected...and revenue topped forecasts. H&R Block credits its solid results on increased sales of its Peace of Mind warranty program, which protects clients if they get audited.

Navistar International (NAV) The big truck maker registered a loss in its fiscal third quarter as it readjusted pre-existing vehicle warranties and saw sales slide in Brazil because of the economic downturn there. Revenue also came in below forecasts.

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Bob Evans Farms (BOBE) The restaurant chain had a big bottom line beat...but came up short on the top line in the period. The company points to efforts it has made to streamline operations for its better-than-expected profit.  Bob Evans is also raising its full-year earnings guidance, but says it remains cautious because of concerns about the effect of bird flu on chicken prices and what it calls volatility in the financial markets.

GoPro (GPRO) The maker of wearable cameras is feeling the fallout from a disappointing revenue forecast from supplier Ambarella (AMBA).  Ambarella makes video products used in GoPro cameras.

Target (TGT) The discount retailer will be the beneficiary of a big holiday sales boost from Star Wars merchandise.  That's the opinion of Piper Jaffray analyst Sean Naughton, who says Target had strong second quarter toy sales and he expects the movie tie-in will drive them higher when Star Wars: The Force Awakens hits the big screen in December.

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