Stocks On The Move - April 30

Stocks Rise on Heavy Volumn:

• Ionatron Inc. (IOTN): shares of high power laser weapon maker surged 20.83% to $6.15 per share after the company gets a half million dollar contract from Navy for testing of a counter-explosive device. The stock was the fourth leading gainer on Nasdaq today with 21 million shares traded.
• International Securities Exchange Holdings Inc.(ISE): shares of New York based options exchange operator jumped 45.87% to $66.69 per share after Deutsche Boerse is buying the company for $67.5 per share. The stock was the leading gainer on NYSE today with 15 million shares exchanged hands.

Stock Drop on Heavy Volumn:

• Doral Financial Corp.(DRL): shares of San Juan, Puerto Rico based financial service company plunged 18.6% to $1.4 per share after the company's fourth quarter loss widened to $169.7 million compared to $52.5 million a year ago. The stock was the biggest loser on NYSE today with 4.68 million shares traded.
• Terra Industries Inc. (TRA): shares of agricultural chemical maker tumbled 12.24% to $17.64 per share after Citigroup downgrade the company to Hold. The stock was the third leading decliner on NYSE today with 5.27 million shares traded.

Stocks On The Move - April 27

Stocks Rise on Heavy Volumn:

• Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates Inc. (VSEA): shares of io implantation systems maker which is required to build transistors for integrated circuits surged 22.79% to $70 per share on strong second quarter earning which beat Wall Street estimates. The stock was the second leading gainer on Nasdaq today with 7.9 million shares traded.
• Cummins Inc.(CMI): shares of diesel and natural gas engines maker jumped 11.8% to $96.14 per share as the company's first quarter profit rose 6%. The rise are mostly from its power generation segment. The stock was the fifth leading gainer on NYSE today with 15.6 million shares exchanged hands.

Stock Drop on Heavy Volumn:

• Omnicare Inc. (OCR): shares of Covington, Kentucky based pharmacy services provider for long-term care institutions lost 15.54% to 52 weeks low of $34.9 per share on as the company's net income forecast for 2007 is below Wall Street's estimates. The stock was the leading decliner on NYSE today with 18.9 million shares traded.
• MEMC Electronic Materials Inc. (WFR): shares of St. Peters, MO based solar panel semiconductors components maker tumbled 14.31% to $57.54 per share on downgrade as analyst warned about an upcoming oversupply of polysilicon which is used to maker solar panels. The stock was the second leading decliner on NYSE today with 19.3 million shares traded.

Stocks On The Move - April 26

Stocks Rise on Heavy Volumn:

• Align Technologies Inc. (ALGN): shares of Santa Clara, CA based teeth misalignment treatment company soared 33.4% to $23.6 per share as the company is expecting strong profits for the second quarter and the fiscal year which would surpass Wall Street expectation on high demand. The stock was the winner on Nasdaq today with 10.3 million shares traded.
• Wendy's International Inc.(WEN): shares of the nation's third largest hamburger chain operator surged 16.25% to $37.99 per share as the company is planning to sell all the assets left. The stock was the second leading gainer on NYSE today with 13 million shares exchanged hands.

Stock Drop on Heavy Volumn:

• Covad Communications Group Inc. (DVW): shares of San Jose, CA based VoIP product and service company tumbled 16% to $1 per share on disappointing first quarter result as net losses widened to $14.5 million compared to $8.4 million a year ago. The stock was the second leading decliner on AMEX today with 13 million shares traded.
• LSI Logic Corp (LSI): shares of Milpitas, CA based semiconductor company dropped almost 10% to $8.94 per share on disappointing second quarter earnings which was below Wall Street's estimates. The stock was the fourth leading decliner on NYSE today with 56 million shares traded.

Stocks On The Move - April 25

Stocks Rise on Heavy Volumn:

• Xenoport, Inc (XNPT): shares of biopharmaceutical company jumped 44% to $41.56 per share after its primary restless legs syndrome treatment drug shows positive results in late stage clinical trial. The stock was the second leading gainer on Nasdaq today with 5.55 million shares traded.
• BioDelivery Sciences International Inc. (BDSI): shares of biopharmaceutical company soared 30.39% to $6.05 per share on positive trial results of its drug Bema Fentanyl which reduces pain in cancer patients. The stock was the third leading gainer on Nasdaq today with 14 million shares exchanged hands.
• Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN): shares of leading online retailer surged 26.95% to $56.81 per share after the company reported strong first quarter profit and also raised revenue outlook for the year. The stock was the fourht leading gainer and the third heaviest traded on Nasdaq today with 104 million shares traded.
• K2 Inc. (KTO): shares of fishing rod and fishing kits maker rose 20% to $15.1 per share after Jarden Corp. is buying the company for $765.9 million or $15.5 per share. The stock was the leading gainer on NYSE today with 14.6 million shares traded.

Stocks Drop on Heavy Volumn:

• Vonage Holdings Corporation (VG): shares of New Jersey based voice over IP based telephone service provider gave up half of the gains it got yesterday. Yesterday the stock was up as it was again able to sign up new customers. The stock was the leading decliner on NYSE today with 9.4 million shares traded.

Stocks On The Move - April 24

Stocks Rise on Heavy Volumn:

• On2 Technologies Inc. (ONT): shares of On2 Technology, a Clifton Park, NY based video codec software maker rose 11.71% to $2.48 per share despite no news announcement. However in the after hour most of the gains are gone after the company my sell up to $60 million in common and preferred stock and warrants. The stock was the fourth leading gainer on AMEX today with 9.9 million shares traded.

Stocks Drop on Heavy Volumn:

• Amarin Corp. (AMRN): shares of London based central nervous system disorders drug maker plummetted 78% to 52 weeks low of 83 cents per share after its Huntington's disease treatment drug failed in two late-stage studies. The stock was the worst performer and the fifth heaviest traded on Nasdaq today with 63.8 million shares traded.
• ResMed Inc. (RMD): shares of sleep-disordered breathing medical equipment maker tumbled 9.85% to $43.85 per share after the company posted lower than expected third quarter result and also recall 300,000 sleep apnea devices due to short-circuit problems. The stock was the leading decliner on NYSE today with 6.47 million shares traded.

Stocks On The Move - April 23

Stocks Rise on Heavy Volumn:

• Alfacell Corp. (ACEL): shares of New Jersey based biopharmaceutical company soared 30% to $3.48 per share despite no news announcement. The stock continue the surge which began in March with positive results from its drugs. The stock was still a $1 stock earlier in Marhc. The stock was the leading gainer on Nasdaq today with 2.9 million shares traded.
• MedImmune Inc.(MEDI): shares of biotechnology company surged 17.83% to $56.57 per share after the company is to be bought by AstraZeneca for $15.6 billion or $58 per share. The stock was the seventh leading gainer on Nasdaq and the heaviest traded on the stock exchange today with 148 million shares traded.

Stock Drop on Heavy Volumn:

• Atherogenics Inc. (AGIX): shares of Alpharetta, Georgia based chronic inflammatory diseases drug maker tumbled 15.34% to $3.09 per share after AstraZeneca PLC is expected to pull out of heart drug development. The stock was the third leading decliner on Nasdaq today with 8.34 million shares traded.
• Applied Micro Circuits Corp. (AMCC): shares of Sunnyvale, CA based semiconductor company plunged 22.66% to $2.73 per share due to fourth quarter sales warning. The stock was the leading decliner and the fourth heaviest traded on Nasdaq today with 58 million shares traded.

Stocks On The Move - April 20

Stocks Rise on Heavy Volumn:

• EpiCept Corporation (EPCT): the cancer drug maker is grabbing the attention with 73% gain today to $3.95 per share after a drug it licensed to Myriad Genetics shows tumor destroying capability. The stock was the leading gainer and the tenth heaviest traded on Nasdaq today with 26 million shares traded.
• Genesco Inc.(GCO): shares of Footwear retailer surged 15.13% to $49.98 per share after Foot Locker is bidding the company for $1.2 billion or $46 per share. The stock was the leading gainer on NYSE today with 6.34 million shares traded.

Stock Drop on Heavy Volumn:

• Mentor Corp. (MNT): shares of Santa Babara based breast implants maker sank 17% to $40 per share after the company cut the sales outlook and says the 2008 sales will also miss analyst estimates. The stock was the second leading decliner on Nasdaq today with 9.5 million shares traded.

Stocks On The Move - April 19

Stocks Rise on Heavy Volumn:

• Labor Ready Inc. (LRW): shares of Tacoma, WA based temporary employees provider surged 18.85% to $21.63 per share after the company posted strong first quarter earnings. The stock was the biggest winner on NYSE today with 5.49 million shares traded.
• Ivanhoe Energy Inc.(IVAN): shares of Vancouver, Canada based oil and gas company gained 14.22% to $2.65 per share as the company is developing oil field in Iraq with Inpex. The stock was the third leading gainer on Nasdaq today with 17 million shares traded.

Stock Drop on Heavy Volumn:

• Avici Systems Inc. (AVCI): shares of North Billerica, MA based network router maker plunged 28.73% to $9.65 per share after the company quit the hardware business. The stock was the biggest loser on Nasdaq today with 6 million shares traded.
• Avanir Pharmaceuticals (AVNR): shares of San Deigo based chronic diseases drug maker tumbled 24.86% to $3.9 per share on profit taking. In the previous session the stock jumped 300%. The stock was the second leading decliner on Nasdaq today with 73 million shares traded also the third heavies traded.

Stocks On The Move - April 18

Stocks Rise on Heavy Volumn:

• Avanir Pharmaceuticals (AVNR): shares of San Deigo based chronic diseases drug maker skyrocketted more than 300% to $5.19 per share on positive clinical trial of its drug Zenvia. The stock last Feburary was still trading at $18.14 but went all the way to $1 range last month due to delay of FDA approval on Zenvia. The stock was the clear winner of the stock market today and also the third heaviest traded on Nasdaq with 86 million shares traded.
• Atherogenics Inc. (AGIX): shares of Alpharetta, Georgia based chronic inflammatory diseases drug maker surged 19.88% to $3.86 per share on no news announcement. The stock earlier last month plunged from $10 to $3 due to negative clinical trial results but now it looks like buyers are back again. The stock was the third leading gainer on Nasdaq today with 7.3 million shares traded.

Stocks Drop on Heavy Volumn:

• Yahoo Inc (YHOO): shares of internet giant plunged 11.78% to $28.31 per share as quarterly profit tumbled 11% due to higher operating costs. With heavy volumn of 128 millions shares, highest on the stock market today the stock was ranked the fifth leading decliner on Nasdaq.
• Evergreen Solar Inc. (ESLR): shares of Marlboro, MA, based solar power company dropped 10.59% or $10.64 due to second quarter warning despite a strong first quarter result. The stock was the seventh leading decliner on Nasdaq today with 10 million shares traded.

Stocks On The Move - April 17

Stocks Rise on Heavy Volumn:

• InsWeb Corp. (INSW): shares of online insurance marketplace operator more than doubled today gaining 118% to to $7.23 per share after the company posted its first operating profit. The stock was the biggest winnder on Nasdaq today with 3 million sharest traded.
• Jos. A Bank clothiers Inc. (JOSB): shares of men's tailored and casual clothing company rose 13.89% to $38.3 per share after the company reported better than expected 2006 earnings. The stock was the nineth leading gainer on Nasdaq today with 5 million shares traded.

Stocks Drop on Heavy Volumn:

• Jones Soda Co. (JSDA): shares of Seattle, WA based softdrink maker tumbled 12.68% to $27.54 per share after rating cut due to unexpected surge in stock price recently. The stock was the fourth leading decliner on Nasdaq today with 9 million shares traded.
• Crystallex International Corp. (KRY): shares of Toronto, Canada based gold mining company for property in Venezuela lost 8.63% to $3.81 per share on no news announcement. The stock has been weak for the past 52 weeks staying in the $3 to $4 range. The stock was the sixth leading decliner on AMEX today with 10 million shares traded.

Stocks On The Move - April 13

Stocks Rise on Heavy Volumn:

• Dyax Corp. (DYAX): shares of Cambridge, MA based biopharmaceutical company jumped 49.25% to $5.97 per share after the company received positive results from late-stage test of its skin disease drug. The stock was the leading gainer and the fourth heaviest traded on Nasdaq today with 46.6 million shares traded.
• SLM Corp. (SLM): shares of the nation's largest student-loan provider surged 14.75% to $46.76 per share after the company says it is in buyout talks with private equity firm for at least $20 billion. The stock was the second leading gainer on Nasdaq today with 36 million shares traded.

Stocks On The Move - April 11

Stocks Rise on Heavy Volumn:

• Isonics Corp. (ISON): shares of Golden, Colorado based homeland security company skyrocketted 71% to $1.83 per share after the company raised additional $2 millions and also seeks to regain compliance with Nasdaq. The stock was the leading gainer on Nasdaq today with 4 million shares traded.
• Cell Therapeutics Inc. (CTIC): shares of Seattle based cancer treatment product maker rose 12.96% to $1.83 per share after Food and Drug Administration granted its lung cancer drug fast-track designation. The stock was the six leading gainer and the seventh heaviest traded on Nasdaq today with 34 million shares traded.

Stocks Drop on Heavy Volumn:

• Nuvelo Inc. (NUVO): after rising more than 50% yesterday shares of the biopharmaceutical company plunged 18% to $4.43 per share on analyst downgrade saying Wall Street's optimism over the company's alfimeprase program may be misguided. The stock was the second leading decliner on Nasdaq today with 30 million shares traded.
• Dendreon Corp.(DNDN): the week long surge of the red hot biotechnology company finally came to an end as stock tumbled 17.7% to $18.23 per share on analyst downgrade as the stock is near its fair price. The stock today is the third leading decliner and the fourth heaviest traded on Nasdaq with 51 million shares traded.

Stock On The Move - April 9

Stocks Rise on Heavy Volumn:

• Nuvelo Inc. (NUVO): shares of drug maker skyrocketted 52.69% to $5.68 per share on rumors that Bayer is taking the company's experimental blood clot dissolver for further trials. The stock was the leading gainer and the third heaviest traded on Nasdaq today with 65 million shares traded.
• Dendreon Corp.(DNDN): the red hot biotechnology company is still unstoppable as shares soared 30.64% to $23.58 per share despite warning from analyst. The stock since March 29 has gained 350%. The stock today is the seventh leading gainer and the second heaviest traded on Nasdaq with 79 million shares traded.

Stocks Drop on Heavy Volumn:

• Daktronics Inc. (DAKT): shares of scoreboards maker plunged 20.71% to $22.13 per share after the company issued profit and sales warning. The stock was the second leading decliner on Nasdaq today with 6.56 million shares traded.
• American Home Mortgage Investment Corp. (AHM): shares of residential mortgage loans company tumbled 15.17% to $21.92 per share on analyst downgrade as the company lowered its profit target due to cooling market. The stock was the leading decliner on NYSE today with 5.8 million shares traded.

Stocks On The Move - April 5

Stocks Rise on Heavy Volumn:

• webMethods Inc. (WEBM): shares of business integration and optimization software maker soared 27.2% to $9.26 per share after Germany's Software AG is buying the company for $546 million or $9.15 per share. The stock was the second leading gainer on Nasdaq today with 26.4 million shares traded, the seventh heaviest traded on Nasdaq.
• Dendreon Corp.(DNDN): the red hot biotechnology company continued the rocket ride on Thursday againing another 20% to $18.05 per share with another heavy volumn of $60 million shares making it the heaviest traded equity on Nasdaq on a slightly light pre-holiday trading. In the past five trading sessions the stock has gained 250%.

Stocks Drop on Heavy Volumn:

• Cutera Inc. (CUTR): shares of Brisbane, CA based medical equipment maker for aesthetic market plunged 30.53% to $26.67 per share after the company cuts its first quarter outlook due to lower-than-expected productivity levels on recent sales expansion. The stock was the third leading decliner on Nasdaq today with 7.2 million shares traded.

Stocks On The Move - April 4

Stocks Rise on Heavy Volumn:

• BioVeris Corp. (BIOV): shares of biological and chemical substances diagnostic products maker jumped 51.91% to $20.66 per share after Swiss drug maker Roche is buying the company for $600 million or $21.5 per share. The stock was the biggest winner on Nasdaq today with 6.37 million shares traded.
• Nanogen Inc. (NGEN): shares of San Diego based nanotechnology company soared 31% to $1.65 per share after it annouced that it has won a Government Service Administration contract. The stock was the third leading gainer on Nasdaq today with 14.6 million shares traded.
• Mamma.com Inc. (MAMA): shares of Canadian online video search provider surged 20.79% to $5.6 per share on no news announcement. The stock was the fifth leading gainer on Nasdaq today with 14.55 million shares traded.

Stocks Drop on Heavy Volumn:

• Packeteer Inc. (PKTR): shares of Cupertino, CA based wide area network service provider plunged 29.75% to $8.83 per share after the company lowered its first quarter revenue outlook. The stock was the leading decliner on Nasdaq today with 9.9 million shares traded.

Stocks On The Move - April 3

Stocks Rise on Heavy Volumn:

• Cell Genesys, Inc. (CEGE): shares of South San Francisco, CA based cancer therapies proivder soared 32.25% to $5.7 per share on positive data of the company's cancer drug. The stock was the fourth leading gainer and the third heaviest traded on Nasdaq today with 60.61 million shares traded.
• Marshall & Ilsley Coproration(MI): shares of Milwaukee, WI based banking service provider rose 8.66% to $49.83 per share after the company is spinning off its data processing unit. The stock was the seventh leading gainer on NYSE today with 10.18 million shares traded.

Stocks Drop on Heavy Volumn:

• Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc. (JTX): shares of income tax service provider plunged 18% to $26.53 per share after federal government is seeking to shut down 125 tax preparation branches due to false income tax return. The stock was the leading decliner on NYSE today with 9.8 million shares traded.

Stocks On The Move - April 2

Stocks Rise on Heavy Volumn:

• Global Imaging Systems Inc. (GISX): shares of Tampa, Florida based printers and copier seller jumped 46.87% to 52 weeks high of $28.64 per share after Xerox is buying the company for $1.5 billion or $29 per share. The stock was the second leading gainer on Nasdaq today with 16.3 million shares traded.
• First Data Corp.(FDC): shares of credit card transaction processor surged 20.63% to $32.45 per share after an affiliate of private equity firm is buying the company for $27 billion or $34 per share. The stock was the biggest winner and the heaviest traded on NYSE today with $118 million shares traded.

Stocks Drop on Heavy Volumn:

• Altria Group Inc. (MO): shares of leading tobacco company plunged 22.31% to $68.22 per share after the company completed spin-off of Kraft Foods. Kraft Foods which trades under the symbol KFT was down 2.56% today. The stock was the leading decliner on NYSE today with 23 million shares traded.