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3 Utilities on the Move in Mid-Day Trading

Shares of MDU Resources Group Inc. (NYSE: MDU) are climbing in today’s trading. The stock reached a high of $23.42 in mid-day trading, and at last check, it was up 2.32% to $23.35, with volume at 623,125. The stock has a 52-week range of $17.11-$23.54. It is currently trading above its 50-day and 200-day moving [...]

Top 9 Market Movers for your Friday Watchlist

Acorda Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: ACOR) is higher as it resumes trading today.  ACOR had its shares halted Thursday amid speculation that the biotechnology company may receive additional patent protection for its multiple sclerosis drug, dalfampridine.  At last check, the stock was up 3.77% to $28.15 on above-average volume of 3.89 million shares.  (NASDAQ:ACOR), (ACOR)   [...]

3 Gainers in Morning Trade

Shares of Assured Guaranty Ltd. (NYSE: AGO) are soaring in today’s trading. The stock reached a high of $17.31 in early trading, and at last check, it was up 18.91% to $16.85, with volume at 678,921. The stock has a 52-week range of $12.63-$24.90. It is currently trading above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages. [...]

5 Early Active Stocks in Pre-Market Trading

Amylin Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: AMLN) up 11.37% to $12.54 in pre-market trading. The company’s BYDUREON has been recommended for approval in Europe. (NASDAQ: AMLN) (AMLN) POZEN Inc. (NASDAQ: POZN) up 8.25% to $6.30 in pre-market trading. (NASDAQ: POZN) (POZN) Bronco Drilling Company Inc. (NASDAQ: BRNC) up 7.02% to $11.13 in pre-market trading. The company will [...]

Top Stock Watch; 3 Early Gainers

Shares of Assured Guaranty Ltd. (NYSE: AGO) are soaring in today’s trading. The stock reached a high of $17.31 in early trading, and at last check, it was up 18.91% to $16.85, with volume at 678,921. The stock has a 52-week range of $12.63-$24.90. It is currently trading above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages. [...]

3 After Hours Movers

Shares of CDC Corporation (NASDAQ: CHINA) are up 1.01% to $2.99 in after-hours trading today. Earlier in regular trading the small cap stock closed 23.85% higher at $2.96, with volume up from daily average of 159,677 to 8.01 million. The stock has a 52-week range of $2.35-$9.48. It is currently trading above its 50-day and [...]

11 Top 2011 Penny Stock Picks

American Wagering Inc. (OTC: BETM) is higher today on news of acquisition by William Hill PLC. BETH, a sports wagering service and technology provider, will be acquired by William Hill for 90 cents per share, or $9.4 million on a fully diluted basis. The stock set a new 52-week high of $0.82 so far today, [...]

3 Hot Consumer Non-Cyclical Stocks in Mid-Day Trading

Shares of The Hain Celestial Group Inc. (NASDAQ: HAIN) are rallying in today’s trading. The stock reached a high of $32.79 in mid-day trading, and at last check, it was up 6.16% to $32.38, with volume up from daily average of 427,360 to 435,032. The stock has a 52-week range of $17.04-$33.55. It is currently [...]

Market Movers; 9 Top Stocks to Own

J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. (NASDAQ: JBHT) reached a new 52-week high of $48.15 so far today, and at last check, was up 7.09% to $47.76 on above-average volume of 2.68 million shares. The trucking operator said Wednesday it earned $50.1 million, or 40 cents a share, during the first quarter, up 34% from $37.5 [...]

3 Stocks on the Move in the Early Trade

Shares of Supervalu Inc. (NYSE: SVU) are soaring in today’s trading. The stock reached a high of $10.35 in early trading, and at last check, it was up 11.12% to $10.09, with volume up from daily average of 7.86 million to 15.76 million. The stock has a 52-week range of $7.06-$17.47. It is currently trading [...]