Novatel Wireless (Nasdaq: NVTL) 20.7% HIGHER; reports Q2 EPS of $0.02, 5 cents better than the analyst estimate of ($0.03). Revenue for the quarter was $84.1 million, versus the consensus of $77.41 million.

Synaptics Inc. (Nasdaq: SYNA) 19.3% LOWER; reported Q4 EPS of $0.36, below the consensus of $0.44. Revenues came in at $115.3 million, versus the consensus of $112.1 million. The company sees 2010 revenues of $495-$525 million, versus the consensus of $522.5 million. Also announced that its Chairman and CEO will be retiring.

ARIAD Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: ARIA) 18% LOWER; reports a Q2 loss of $0.25,