5 Penny Stocks Trading Heavy Volume: GWBU, SNPK, AXCG, LUXR, MCET

investment newsPenny stocks are once again being dominated by a fresh round of pumps. After several fake-outs, the new big promotion was confirmed to be GWBU. So far it is not off to a stellar start, giving up gains as investors front-loaded the stock heading into the promotion. You know it is not a good start when notorious penny stock shorter, Timothy Sykes, is already circling the stock.

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Other notable active penny stocks are mostly former pumps and few message board / chat room plays. Traders in these types should be nimble on their entries and exits because like anything in the world of penny stocks, volatility reigns supreme.

On the broader markets, the major indices are whipsawing around as investors are waiting for the next shoe to drop in the ongoing EU soap opera. [Continue reading]

NYSE Stocks in the Red: JCP, ANF, VQ, TTM, MTDR, GMXR

J.C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE:JCP) is down 16.58% today at $27.78. JCP has traded 26 million shares so far today, 5 times its daily average. JCP shares dive on quarterly loss. The company reported a $0.25 per share loss for the first quarter. The … [Continue reading]

NASDAQ Stocks Trading Lower Today: VELT, GPRC, CLNT, PRKR, TAXI, SPLS

Velti Plc (NASDAQ:VELT) is down 19.30% this morning at $6.94. VELT has traded 5.8 million shares so far today, 6 times its daily average volume. VELT shares are down today despite posting a beat for its first quarter and better than expected guidance … [Continue reading]

Hot Stocks to Watch: ROSG, NLST, OSUR, SINA, GALE, COGO, HUSA, THLD

Some positive economic data has stocks on a slight rebound today after getting pummeled in previous sessions. Housing starts inched up which is leading to guarded optimism that just maybe the long languishing housing market may start to … [Continue reading]

Silver Prices Getting Hammered By Euro Rumor Mill. Silver Stocks to Watch: SLW, HL, AGQ, SLV, SVM, EXK, SSRI, GPL

In what is quickly turning into a repeat of 2011, silver is getting hammered by rumors out of Europe that would hope to rescue the dire situation. The turmoil out of the continent is wreaking havoc on the precious metals market with silver losing its … [Continue reading]

Continued Unease in Europe Sends Gold Lower, Gold Stocks to Watch:KGC, AUY, ABX, NEM, GG, EGO, GFI, IAG, AUQ

Gold prices have recovered some this morning, but they are still negative at $1,550.70. It was trading as low as $1,526.70 earlier today as EU uncertainties plague investors. The current pullback in gold comes as investors fear Greece leaving the EU. … [Continue reading]

NYSE Stocks Dipping Today: LPR, CEL, PCX, MUX, ANR, JAG

Lone Pine Resources Inc. (NYSE:LPR) is down 20.08% this morning at $3.94. LPR has traded 1.7 million shares so far today, 4 times its average volume. Lone Pine Resources announced first quarter results late yesterday. Lone Pine reported a net loss … [Continue reading]

NASDAQ Stocks Tumbling in Late Morning Trading: SUMR, ACAT, GNOM, PTNR, SCEI, GALE

Summer Infant, Inc. (NASDAQ:SUMR) is down 24.12% this morning at $3.65. SUMR has traded 991 thousand shares so far today, well above its daily average of 67 thousand shares. SUMR was downgraded to hold from buy at Needham following poor quarterly … [Continue reading]

Hot Stocks to Watch: OPNT, SYPR, FFN, VRNG, SNSS, DANG

OPNET Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:OPNT) is up 23.43% this morning at $27.31. OPNT has traded 605 thousand shares so far today, 3 times its daily average volume. OPNT shares are rallying today as OPNET reports fourth quarter results. The company beat … [Continue reading]

Silver Dips on Euro Concerns, Silver Stocks to Watch: SLW, PAAS, SLV, AGQ, HL, EXK, SVM, GPL

Silver prices dipped alongside gold this morning as euro concerns weigh on investors. Analysts are fearing a worse case scenario now with Greece after reports that a new government has not been formed. If Greece ends up leaving the EU, it could … [Continue reading]

Gold Prices Hit Year to Date Low, Gold Stocks to Watch: KGC, AUY, ABX, GG, EGO, NEM, IAG, GFI

Gold prices hit a new low for the year as euro tumbles. News of Greek politicians not forming a new government has sent the euro down and also sent gold down below $1,560 an ounce. It’s looking more likely Greece will hold new elections this summer … [Continue reading]

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