Official labor numbers from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics showed a higher-than-expected increase of147,000 jobs in June. The ADP report, released Wednesday, pointed to a decrease of 33,000 private sector jobs.

American employers shed 33,000 staff last month, a new report showed, in an unexpectedly weak readout on U.S. labor-market health. The ADP data undershot consensus expectations for job growth of 100,0000 positions in June,

Verint Systems Inc (NASDAQ:VRNT) is charging 10.2% higher ahead of the open, receiving a boost from news that private-equity name Thomas Bravo is looking to acquire the IT services giant. Over the past 12 months, VRNT has shed 43%, with Tuesday's breakout above $22 short-lived.