Sprint Nextel posted a wider loss, though subscriber growth helped boost the wireless carrier's revenue.

CVS Caremark's fourth-quarter profit rose 3.7% as pharmacy-services and retail revenue grew.

McDonald's same-store sales rose a better-than-expected 6.7% in January on the popularity of its beverage lineup and new Chicken McBites.

IntercontinentalExchange's fourth-quarter earnings rose 28% and per-share earnings topped forecasts as solid trading volume boosted the exchange operator's revenue.

The ratings and analytics company's expenses in the fourth quarter again overpowered solid revenue.