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Proctor and Gamble, Mattel, Restoration Hardware Holdings and more - AFTER HOURS

Last updated: 07:35 16 Nov 2017 EST, First published: 02:35 16 Nov 2017 EST

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Proctor and Gamble Co were in focus after the New York bell

Wall Street closed decidedly lower on Wednesday, but after the bell pharma and goods giant Proctor and Gamble Co (NYSE:PG) added over 2% to US$90.04.

It came as the hedge fund billionaire Nelson Peltz's Trian Partners won a proxy vote for a board seat at the group.

Meanwhile, Barbie doll maker Mattel Inc (NASDAQ:MAT) saw shares sink 1.75% to US$18 after a report from agency Reuters report revealed that it had rebuffed rival Hasbro's latest acquisition negotiation.

Elsewhere, Restoration Hardware Holdings Inc (NYSE:RH) surged over 20% in extended trade to stand at US$100 each.

 

The California based home furnishings group raised its guidance for the third quarter and the year.

Heavyweight broker Citigroup has also upgraded the firm to 'buy' from 'neutral' with a price target of $111.00 (from $76.00).

Last but not least, NetApp (NASDAQ:NTAP) shares zoomed up almost 13% to US$51.75 after the data storage and management company posted earnings that well beat Wall Street expectations.

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