15 Stocks Making Noteworthy Moves in Today’s Market

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Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance Inc. (NASDAQ: ULTA) soared by 18.31% and closed at $26.30 on 3.12 million shares, over five times the average trading volume. The Illinois-based beauty retailer had a strong Q2, delivering a profit of $13.1 million, or 22 cents per share, on revenue of $321.8 million, both topping analysts’ estimates. (NASDAQ:ULTA), (ULTA)

Finisar Corp. (NASDAQ: FNSR) jumped up by 14.62% and closed at $15.60 on 8.50 million shares, nearly four times the average volume. The California-based networking and communication devices provider posted a profit in the Q1 and forecast Q2 revenue above analysts’ estimates. (NASDAQ:FNSR), (FNSR)

The PMI Group Inc. (NYSE: PMI) moved up by 9.70% and closed at $3.62 with overall traded volume of 12.95 million shares. The stock has a 52-week range of $1.81 – $7.75. (NYSE :P MI), (PMI)

The Cooper Companies Inc. (NYSE: COO) advanced by 7.08% and closed at $44.18 on strong volume of 2.26 million shares, over six times the average volume. The eye-care and surgical product maker reported a strong Q3 and forecast Q4 earnings above analyst estimates.(NYSE:COO), (COO)

MGIC Investment Corp. (NYSE: MTG) gained by 7.39% and closed at $8.57 on above-average volume of 6.65 million shares. The Milwaukee-based private mortgage insurer has released its August 2010 operating statistics. (NYSE:MTG), (MTG)

Take-Two Interactive Software Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO) gained by 7.34% and closed at $9.50 on strong volume of 11.86 million shares. The New York-based video game company reported a surprise profit in the Q3 and forecast its first annual profit in years. (NASDAQ:TTWO), (TTWO)

Monster Worldwide Inc. (NYSE: MWW) rose by 7.03% and closed at $12.33 on above-average volume of 4.45 million shares. The stock has a 52-week range of $10.01 – $19.28. (NYSE:MWW), (MWW)

H&R Block Inc. (NYSE: HRB) advanced by 5.81% and closed at $13.30 on volume of 12.73 million shares, nearly three times its average volume. The Kansas, Missouri-based tax-preparation company posted a smaller-than-expected loss in its Q1. (NYSE:HRB), (HRB)

Honeywell International Inc. (NYSE: HON) edged up by 1.93% and closed at $42.82 on above-average volume of 5.68 million shares. The New Jersey-based diversified technology and manufacturing company has been awarded a $74.1 million Navy contract. (NYSE:HON), (HON)

Mariner Energy Inc. (NYSE: ME) inched up by 1.80% and closed at $23.16 on volume of 6.66 million shares. Analysts said a fire that occurred on one of the company’s production platforms in the Gulf of Mexico won’t significantly affect production. (NYSE:ME), (ME)

Forest Laboratories Inc. (NYSE: FRX) moved up by 1.27% and closed at $29.56 on volume of 3.74 million shares. The stock has a 52-week range of $24.17 – $33.10. An FDA advisory panel will meet on Tuesday to review the drug company’s proposed antibiotic. (NYSE:FRX), (FRX)

Campbell Soup Company (NYSE: CPB) slid by 2.97% and closed at $36.21 on above-average volume of 5.26 million shares. The Camden, N.J.-based soup maker posted a 64% jump in its Q4 earnings, but revenue dropped.(NYSE:CPB), (CPB)

Quiksilver Inc. (NYSE: ZQK) fell by 11.46% and closed at $3.63 with total volume of 6.31 million shares, nearly six times the average volume. The Huntington Beach, California-based apparel company disappointed with its Q4 guidance. (NYSE:ZQK), (ZQK)

SeaChange International (NASDAQ: SEAC) drooped by 15.57% and closed at $7.21 on 1.61 million shares, over nine times the average volume. The Massachusetts-based video-on-demand company reported a Q2 profit of 10 cents per share on revenue of $51.6 million, both falling short of analysts’ expectations. (NASDAQ:SEAC), (SEAC)

Celldex Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: CLDX) plummeted by 26.15% and closed at $3.53 on volume of 7.25 million shares, over 20 times the average volume. Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE) has ended its brain cancer drug partnership with the Massachusetts-based biopharmaceutical company. (NASDAQ:CLDX), (CLDX)

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