Allscripts Shares Jump On Strong Earnings Forecast

Allscripts Healthcare Solutions Inc. shares rallied in the extended session Thursday after the health-care IT company forecast second-quarter results that topped Wall Street estimates. Allscripts shares rose 10% to $14.99 on moderate volume. The company forecast adjusted second-quarter earnings of 12 cents a share on revenue of $350 million to $353 million. Analysts surveyed by FactSet had estimated 10 cents a share on revenue of $347.4 million.