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Futures Up On Greek Optimism. Stocks to Watch: ACHN, STP, VVUS, AMAT, GILD, NFLX, GIS

February 17, 2012 By Leave a Comment

The market is up in pre-market trading, still riding the good economic data that released yesterday. With jobless claims falling to a multi-year low, the market is looking for Dow 13k. Greek optimism is also helping fuel the rally, but analysts expect the rally to slow a bit as we head into a three day weekend. Dow futures are currently up 36 points to 12,906. Nasdaq 100 futures are essentially flat, up fractionally to 2,594. The S&P 500 futures are rounding out the pre-market gains, up 2.25 points to 1,357.

The markets are taking a .2% rise in core CPI in stride this morning. Most of the economic data over the past couple of weeks firmly points to a recovery. Whether or not the good news can be sustained still remains a question. Regardless, the bulls seem to have control as the Dow searches for Dow 13k.

Asian stocks continued their rally overnight on good economic data and earnings. The Yen continued to weaken which is helping Japanese exporters recover. [Read more...]

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Afternoon Stock Movers: BDCO, GMXR, ROYL, GRPN ACOM, STP

February 13, 2012 By Leave a Comment

The stock market is looking to finish the day at its highs as each of the major indices rises by more than 0.60%. News that Greece agreed to new austerity measures in order to get another bailout package put investors at ease at least for a little while about Europe. With about 30 minutes left in the trading day the Dow is up 80 points, the Nasdaq is up 26 points and the S&P 500 is up 9 points.

Blue Dolphin Energy Company (NASDAQ:BDCO) is up 70.24% this afternoon at $8.81. BDCO has traded 748 thousand shares so far today, well above the stock’s daily average of 21 thousand shares. No news today, but with the rise in oil prices due to tension in the middle ease, BDCO seems to be benefiting. The company has a market cap of 18.23 million. [Read more...]

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Active Stocks Heading Into Close: AMSC, ACAD, OMX, STP, COOL, SLTM, GEN, FULT

January 18, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Stocks are finishing strong today thanks to reports that Greece could reach a deal with its creditors by the end of the week. This news helped keep the early rally going today. A better than expected housing market sent stocks in the green right out of the gate. At the closing bel the Dow is up nearly 90 points, the Nasdaq is up more than 40 points and the S&P is up 14 points.

Let’s take a look at some of the biggest percentage movers at the close.

American Superconductor Corporation (NASDAQ:AMSC) is up 27.59% today at $5.55. Traders poured into AMSC early today and the stock traded nearly 4 million shares, 5 times its daily average volume. AMSC shares have been rising since January 9 when an article written by Reuters shined the light on a dispute between the company and Chinese wind turbine maker Sinovel Wind Group. AMSC is looking to recoup $1.2 billion from the Chinese company. The company has a market cap of 283.84 million.

Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ:ACAD) is up 22.83% today at $1.56. ACAD has traded 1.3 million shares today, well above its daily average of 173 thousand shares. ACAD shares have jumped up nearly $.50 a share since the new year thanks to recent acquisitions in the pharmaceutical sector. The company has a market cap of 80.73 million.

Officemax Incorporated (NYSE:OMX) is up 15.48% in afternoon trading at $5.37. OMX has traded 3.7 million shares today, close to double its daily average. OMX shares rose after Barclays Capital upgraded the stock to equal weight from underweight. The company has a market cap of 459.90 million.

Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd (NYSE:STP) is up 14.33% today at $3.67. STP has traded 5.8 million shares today, 2 million shares more than its daily average. STP shares rose following comments by German Environment Minister Norbert Roettgen, who said the solar market in their country is almost growing too quickly and may need to be restricted to maintain sustainable growth. The company has a market cap of 664.43 million.

Majesco Entertainment Company (NASDAQ:COOL) is down 27.18% at the close at $2.17. COOL traded 5.2 million shares today, more than five times its daily average volume. COOL shares took a big hit following a weak 2012 outlook and a bigger loss in the fourth quarter. The company has a market cap of 84.32 million.

Solta Medical, Inc. (NASDAQ:SLTM) is down 9.30% today at $2.34. SLTM traded 416 thousand shares so far today, close to double its daily average volume. SLTM shares have been in a downtrend since around January 11 when the company announced a permanent non-invasive waistline fat reduction procedure. Looks like investors took that opportunity to sell the stock and it has been falling ever since. The company has a market cap 142.36 million.

GenOn Energy, Inc. (NYSE:GEN) is down 9.32% today at $2.14. GEN traded 27.7 million shares today after the stock was downgraded to sell from neutral by UBS. The company has a market cap of 1.65 billion.

Fulton Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:FULT) is down 7.31% this afternoon at $9.77. FULT traded big volume today after the company missed its earnings by $0.02 late yesterday. FULT traded 4.5 million shares today, above its daily average of 1.5 million shares. The company has a market cap of 1.95 billion.

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Stocks Heading Up In Early Trading: KUTV, CNVO, STP, YGE, DNN, USU

January 17, 2012 By Leave a Comment

The stock market is well into positive territory this morning as news out of China pushed stocks to open higher this morning. China’s economy grew a little bit more than expected at 8.9%. Many analysts were expecting closer to 8.7%. However, China’s economy grew at the slowest pace in more than two years. Banking stocks are mixed this morning with Wells Fargo & Co (NYSE:WFC) up about 2% after its quarterly results beat expectations. Citigroup Inc. (NYSE:C) on the other hand is down 5.43% after reporting an 11% profit drop in the most recent quarter.

It appears investors have largely ignored the recent slew of downgrades in Europe as the China GDP news took center stage today. As of 10:22 am EST the Dow is up 114 points, the Nasdaq is up 24 points and the S&P is up 10 points.

Let’s take a look at a few more stocks that are following the overall market higher.

Ku6 Media Co., Ltd (NASDAQ:KUTV) is up 182% this morning at $4.00. KUTV is up on extremely heavy volume today with over a million shares traded, above its daily average of 28 thousand shares. KUTV shares are up today after entering into a definitive agreement with YouTube allowing Ku6’s international users to view videos from China through a new channel operated by YouTube. The company has a market cap of 179.20 million.

Convio, Inc. (NASDAQ:CNVO) is up 47.95% today at $15.89. CNVO has traded 5 million shares today, way above its daily average of around 40 thousand shares. CNVO shares jumped this morning after Blackbaud agreed to acquire the company for $275 million. The company has a market cap of 291.99 million.

Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd. (NYSE:STP) is up 11.39% in early trading at $3.30. STP has traded 1.6 million shares so far today and trades 3.4 million shares a day on average. STP and the solar sector has been on a tear the past week after news that solar panel prices were stabilizing and an increase in demand. The company has a market cap of 594.02 million.

Yingli Green Energy Holding (NYSE:YGE) is up 12.13% this morning at $5.27. YGE is trading above average volume today with 3 million shares traded. The stock trades 3.2 million shares a day on average. YGE has seen a rally over the past week or so for the same reason as Suntech Power Holdings. The company has a market cap of 821.03 million.

Dension Mines Corp. (AMEX:DNN) is up 9.68% in early trading at $1.73. DNN has traded 1.4 million shares so far today, 400 thousand more shares than its daily average. Yesterday, the company outlined its 2012 operating plans and released final production and sales volume.

USEC Inc. (NYSE:USU) is up 15.04% this morning at $1.53. USU has traded 1.9 million shares in early trading and trades 2 million shares a day on average. On Friday, USEC announced it continues to work on the American Centrifuge project. The company has a market cap of 196.28 million.

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Market Recovering Slightly In Midday Trading: QRM, BCRX, XOMA, FOSL, CIS, INFY, STP, PMC

January 12, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Stocks are recovering in midday trading with the Nasdaq turning positive now. The jobs numbers did hurt the market for a little while but most economists and investors expected an uptick in jobless claims as stores get rid of holiday workers. Things in Europe seem to be looking better after successful auctions in Spain and Italy. New government leaderships in Italy and Spain have helped give investors confidence overseas. The Dow is down just 13 points right now, the Nasdaq is up 5 points and the S&P is slightly positive.

Quest Rare Minerals Ltd. (AMEX:QRM) is up 19.61% in midday trading at $3.05. QRM has traded 863 thousand shares today after the company reported strong summer program drill results at its Strange Lake property. QRM shares are up more than $0.80 a share since late December. Quest Rare Minerals has a market cap of 185.81 million.

BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:BCRX) is up 13.15% today at $2.84. BCRX has traded 681 thousand shares today, nearly 6 times its daily average. BCRX shares have been trending higher today after announcing positive results from its ongoing BCX4208 Phase 2B study in patients with gout. The company has a market cap of 127.09 million.

XOMA Corporation (NASDAQ:XOMA) is up 14.02% in midday trading at $1.7901. XOMA has traded double its average volume with 455 thousand shares. XOMA has been trending higher since Jan. 5 when XOMA announced it will cut 34% of personnel and take a one time charge of $6 million. XOMA described this move as “streamlining operations to invest in value-creating activities.” The company has a market cap of 63.14 million.

Fossil, Inc. (NASDAQ:FOSL) is up 8.11% today at $85.81. FOSL has traded 2.4 million shares so far today and trades 1.2 million shares a day on average. Fossil announced in an 8-K yesterday they entered into a purchase agreement with Skagen Designs, Ltd. The company has a market cap of 5.37 billion.

Camelot Information Systems (NYSE:CIS) is down 11.47% in midday trading at $2.1690. CIS has traded 683 thousand shares today, 100 thousand shares more than its daily average. CIS has been getting hit by multiple class action lawsuits accusing the company of issuing materially false and misleading statements about the company’s business. The company has a market cap of 92.61 million.

Infosys Limited (NASDAQ:INFY) is down 9.41% today at $51.51. INFY shares are falling today after fourth quarter guidance misses expectations. INFY is seeing massive selling pressure today with 5.1 million shares traded, 4 times its daily average volume. The company has a market cap of 29.27 billion.

Suntech Power Holdigns Co., Ltd. (NYSE:STP) is down 4.60% in midday trading at $3.11. STP has traded 5.2 million shares today, close to double its average volume. STP is pulling back today after solar stocks across the board rallied big yesterday. The company has a market cap of 557.91 million.

Pharmerica Corporation (NYSE:PMC) is down 7.21% today at $13.88. PMC has traded 1.4 million shares so far today, 4 times its daily average. PMC shares are down after a report that FTC is blocking a deal between Onmicare and PharMerica. The company has a market cap of 409.50 million.

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Stocks Under $9 Heading Up This Morning: SPEX, BORN, TSL, YGE, JASO, STP

January 11, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Spherix Inc. (NASDAQ:SPEX) is up 37.82% this morning at $1.65. SPEX is up on big volume today with 511 thousand shares. SPEX has a three month daily average volume of 46 thousand shares. SPEX shares are rallying today after it announced successful completion of important toxicology study of SPX-106. The company has a market cap of 4.92 million. Sign Up For Our Free Weekly Newsletter

China New Borun Corporation (NYSE:BORN) is up 24.78% in early trading at $4.18. BORN has traded 540 thousand shares so far today and trades 122 thousand shares a day on average. China New Borun signed pre sales contracts worth 90% of its 2012 total production capacity. The company has a market cap of 110.10 million.

Trina Solar Limited (NYSE:TSL) is up 13.29% today at $8.27. TSL has traded 2.4 million shares so far today and trades 2.7 million shares a day on average. Trina Solar announced completion of large rooftop solar solution for North American customers. The company has a market cap of 569.16 million.

Yingli Green Energy Holding Co. Ltd. (NYSE:YGE) is up 10.68% this morning at $4.55. YGE is up on above average volume with over 3 million shares traded already today. YGE shares are up more than $0.50 a share since last Thursday. The company has a market cap of 734.02 million.

JA Solar Holdings Co. Ltd. (NASDAQ:JASO) is up 9.72% today at 1.58. JASO has traded 2.6 million shares this morning and trades 3.8 million shares a day on average. JASO shares have rjumped about $0.30 a share since Monday. The company has a market cap of 263.45 million.

Suntech Power Holdings Co. Ltd. (NYSE:STP) is up 9.77% in early trading at $2.82. STP has traded 1.9 million shares today and trades 3.2 million shares a day on average. STP shares are up more than $0.40 a share in the past few days. The company has a market cap of 501.93 million.

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After Hours Gainers: REE, LTBR, ZAGG, STP, RSH, RGC

December 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Rare Element Resources Ltd. (AMEX:REE) is up 6.86% in after hours trading at $3.88. REE traded 655 thousand shares today and trades 807 thousand shares a day on average. REE stock is down about $0.40 over the past five trading days. The company has a market cap of 160.07 million.

Lightbridge Corporation (NASDAQ:LTBR) is up 5.94% in after hours trading at $2.14. LBTR traded 51 thousand shares today. LTBR stock is down slightly over the past few days. The company has a market cap of 25.10 million. Maximize Your Trades With Profitly

ZAGG inc. (NASDAQ:ZAGG) is up about 1% in after hours trading at $7.90. ZAGG has traded 951 thousand shares and averages 961 thousand shares a day. The company announced earlier today that Horizons Ventures purchased a $3 million stake in HzO which ZAGG also owns a stake in. The company has a market cap of 232.63 million.

Suntech Power Holdings Co. Ltd. (NYSE:STP) is up 2.30% in after hours trading at $2.22. STP traded 1.7 million shares today and usually trades 3.9 million shares daily. Sempra’s Mesquite Solar Plant, which uses Suntech solar panels, started producing power in Arizona. The company has a market cap of 391.80 million.

RadioShack Corp. (NYSE:RSH) is up 3.26% at $9.81. RSH has traded 2.2 million shares today with a daily average volume of 2.7 million shares. RadioShack shares finished down 3.16% today. The company has a market cap of 948.45 million. Maximize Your Trades With Profitly

Regal Entertainment Group (NYSE:RGC) is up 3.70% in after hours trading at $12.33. RGC traded 2.9 million shares. RGC stock has been in a bit of a downtrend the past few trading days. The company has a market cap of 1.83 billion

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6 Rallying Stocks As Market Dips: TLB, MSO, AMR, FSLR, STP, CMED

December 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment

The stock market is slipping today as investors hopes of a Europe deal are starting to dwindle. Investors have been hopeful for the past two weeks that a deal would get done, but earlier today a German official cast doubt on any agreement at the European summit later this week. The Dow is down 53 points right now, the Nasdaq is down 29 points and the S&P is down 9 points.

Here’s 6 stocks rallying today as the market heads down.

Talbots Inc. (NYSE:TLB) is up 56.41% this morning at $2.45. TLB has traded 3.9 million shares so far today, well above its daily average of 1.7 million shares. Talbots is up today after the company received a $205 million offer from Sycamore Partners. The offer would be for all outstanding shares of Talbots at a price of $3.00 per share. The company has a market cap of 169.31 million.

Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Inc. (NYSE:MSO) is up 24.68% at $3.89. MSO has traded 1.8 million shares so far today, more than 10 times its daily average. MSO is up today as J.C. Penney buys a 16.6% stake in the company. MSO is up more than $1 a share over the past five trading sessions. The company has a market cap of 222.60 million.

AMR Corporation (NYSE:AMR) is up 28.89% at $0.9074 this morning. AMR is continuing its rally from yesterday and is up $0.50 a share in the past two days. Tom Horton, the new Chief Executive, is reorganizing his management team to better navigate the restructuring of the company. AMR is going to have a big volume day today and has traded 43.2 million shares already this morning. The stock usually trades 21.9 million shares a day on average. The company has a current market cap of 292.75 million.

First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) is up 10.39% at $50.90 this morning. FSLR has traded 2.5 million shares so far this morning and trades 3.9 million shares a day on average. First Solar is up today following news that Warren Buffett’s MidAmerican Energy Holdings agreed to buy the company’s $2 billion Topaz Solar Farm Project in California. FSLR dropped the past two days as it fell from $49 to $47 before bouncing today. The company has a market cap of 4.42 billion.

Suntech Power Holdings Co. Ltd. (NYSE:STP) is up 6.92% at $2.79 this morning. STP has traded 1.6 million shares so far today and averages 4.4 million shares a day in volume. The company announced earlier this morning they were awarded the 2011 Gigaton prize for exemplary carbon emissions reduction. Suntech Power has a market cap of 512.77 million.

China Medical Technologies (NASDAQ:CMED) is up 12.45% this morning. CMED has traded 924 thousand shares so far today, more than double its daily average. CMED is bouncing back slightly today after the stock took a nose dive yesterday. Yesterday, CMED fell after Glaucus Research Group alleged the company had defrauded its investors. China Medical has a market cap of 76.04 million.

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