Among the companies with shares expected to actively trade in Thursday's session are Groupon Inc. (GRPN) J.C. Penney Co. (JCP) and BroadSoft Inc. (BSFT).

Groupon posted financial results Wednesday showing the firm's core business of daily deals remains under pressure, as it produces thin profit margins from its newer e-commerce service. The company reported its fourth-quarter loss widened as revenue growth continued to slow. Shares slumped 27% to $4.37 premarket.

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