• February 27, 2013, 10:45 a.m. ET

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Guidewire Software Inc.'s (GWRE, $36.59, +$5.06, +16.05%) fiscal second-quarter earnings climbed 49% as the provider of software for property/casualty insurers reported double-digit revenue gains across its segments. Results topped the company's expectations.

Lamar Advertising Co.'s (LAMR, $45.50, +$1.89, +4.33%) fourth-quarter profit rose 13% as the company recorded higher revenue and stronger margins. The provider of outdoor advertising and logo sign displays also posted revenue slightly above its own estimates.

Live Nation Entertainment Inc.'s (LYV, $10.48, +$0.36, +3.56%) fourth-quarter operating loss widened amid a $62.7 million write-down at its Artist Nation marketing business, masking the concert-promotion company's broad revenue growth, led ...

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