AAPL soared after the computer maker's quarterly results exceeded Wall Street's outlook. The company has delivered $1.78 a share well above the $1.39 forecast. This positive surprise is a very good sign for tech sector. The online auctioneer EBAY missed estimates and fell 6% after hours. INTC gained 1% after the world's largest chip maker said it will stop production at five factories to consolidate manufacturing operations. The nervous market awaits Microsoft's earnings to be released later today. 2:00 am ET NASDAQ Futures: +17.75 1199.25
