While the Northeast battens down in anticipation of Nemo, the blizzard expected to strike today, futures are little changed ahead of the open. In company-specific news, here are some names to watch:

• LinkedIn Corporation (NYSE:LNKD) said fourth-quarter earnings totaled 35 cents per share (excluding items), easily surpassing the 19 cents expected by analysts. Revenue, meanwhile, jumped 81% to $304 million, also topping Wall Street's outlook. This was the seventh consecutive quarter since its May 2011 IPO that LNKD has topped earnings estimates. (USA Today)


• Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) is currently sitting on $137 billion in cash, and is discussing how to spread the wealth among shareholders. Some investors believe the company should issue preferred shares, while others think increased dividends (or a special dividend) are the answer. (The Washington Post)


• RadioShack Corporation (NYSE:RSH) has appointed a new CEO -- their fourth in three years -- who comes in with ample retail experience. Joseph C. Magnacca joins the electronics chain from Walgreen Company (NYSE:WAG), where he held the position of executive VP of marketing and merchandising. (Bloomberg)


• As part of a larger cost-cutting plan, DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. (NASDAQ:DWA) may reduce its workforce by 25%, eliminating 500 jobs. This comes on the heels of news that two of the studio's films would be delayed. (Chicago Tribune)


• Finally, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) said a national sweep discovered 389 potential cases of identity theft in 32 states. This resulted in 189 indictments and 109 arrests. Check-cashing businesses are being looked into now, as the IRS screens to make sure they are not helping further this misconduct. (CNNMoney)