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TSLA motors along, LVS active, CARV gets smacked

Wednesday, November 10th, 2010

Tesla Motors Inc. (NasdaqGS: TSLA) saw its stock gaining 20.71 percent late Wednesday to $29.73. Its volume was 2,419,581 shares, or quadruple normal daily volume average. Tuesday, the California company reported it lost $34.9 million, or 38 cents per share, in the third quarter as car sales fell and it spent more on developing a new model. However, analysts had expected a loss of 43 cents per share.

Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE: LVS) got a lot of attention Wednesday, trading in 52,859,496 shares, compared to its usual average volume of 30,818,400. The stock’s price edged down, however, 4.09 percent, to $49.98. The company reported Wednesday its casino revenue rose 2.8 percent in September, to $520.6 million from $506.4 million in the same month a year earlier.

Carver Bancorp Inc. (NasdaqGM: CARV) took a thumping as Wednesday’s trading day ended, losing 18.37 percent to $3.91. CARV’s volume was 25,712 shares, compared to usual volume just below 4,000. The New York-based holding company announced in October a net loss of $23.4 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2011 compared to a net loss of $0.3 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2010 and a loss of $2.5 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2011.

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CCCLU clicking, CSCO awaits Q1 results, IDSA slides on earnings info

Wednesday, November 10th, 2010

China Ceramics Company Ltd. (NasdaqCM: CCCLU) took off solidly, gaining 28 percent in mid-afternoon trade Wednesday to $8.00. Volume was only 200 shares, with daily average volume not available at press time. The leading Chinese manufacturer of ceramic tiles reported third-quarter revenues of $43.3 million, up 24.7 percent from the prior-year quarter, and gross profit of $13.8 million, up 24.2 percent from last year’s Q3.

Cisco Systems Inc. (NasdaqGS: CSCO) added 0.45 percent in price in mid-Wednesday trading to $24.46. Volume was 43,238,999 shares, reducing the gap with its daily volume average of 56,281,400 shares. The San Francisco-based tech giant is set to report results for the first quarter after Wednesday’s close.

Industrial Services of America Inc. (NasdaqCM: IDSA) dumped 20.38 percent in price Wednesday afternoon to $12.31. Share volume of 622,023 towered over its average of 171,574 shares. The dismal news follows word that IDSA reported Wednesday that net income for the third quarter fell 13.6 percent to $1.9 million, or 28 cents per share, from $2.2 million, or 37 cents per share in Q3 2009.

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BNVI perks, SIRI, FSGI falter

Wednesday, November 10th, 2010

Bionovo Inc. (NasdaqCM: BNVI) climbed 31.68 percent in price to $1.33 near lunch time Wednesday, on volume of 1,604,200 shares, nearly nine times its daily average. The Emeryville, California-based company said Wednesday said the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the clinical development plan for its lead drug candidate, Menerba, for treating hot flashes related to menopause.

Sirius XM Radio Inc. (NasdaqGS: SIRI) enjoyed healthy volume of 32,853,681 shares mid-Wednesday, ahead of the pace of its usual daily average volume of 74,982,700 shares. The satellite radio concern saw its stock price falter 2.01 percent to $1.46. Last week, SIRI reported third-quarter revenue of $722.5 million, up 15% from the prior-year quarter, and net income of $67.6 million, compared to a loss of $151.5 million.

First Security Group Inc. (NasdaqGS: FSGI) listed lower by noon ET Wednesday by 22.08 percent in price to $1.20. Volume in FSGI hit 71,627, more than four times its daily average. As of September 30, FSGI reported a third-quarter net loss of $30.2 million resulting in basic and diluted net loss of $1.92 per share for the quarter.

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Farmer Mac, BJ’s gain, F sells widely, MFB drops on lower profits

Wednesday, November 10th, 2010

Federal Agriculture Mortgage (NYSE: AGM) shot ahead 12.67 percent in price by mid-morning Wednesday to $14.85. Volume approaching noon registered at 276,770 shares, more than double its daily average. The lender known as Farmer Mac Tuesday reported net income of $6 million, or 56 cents a share, for the three months ended Sept. 30. That compares with net income of $17.9 million, or $1.74, a year earlier.

BJ’s Wholesale Club Inc. (NYSE: BJ) enjoyed a 9.37-percent surge in price to $45.95 late Wednesday morning. Volume in BJ shares was a hot 2,428,532 shares, compared to a daily average of 782,079 shares. BJ’s, a leading warehouse club chain in the eastern United States, has set next Wednesday, Nov. 17, as the date for announcing its third-quarter results.

Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) was among the volume leaders as Wednesday morning drew to a close. Ford saw 54,740,099 shares trade hands early, compared to a daily average of 68,220,100 shares. F gained 2.8% in price to $16.52. The carmaker reported Tuesday that its Ford Focus will be the official car of the 2011 International CES held on Jan. 6-9 in Las Vegas.

Maidenform Brands Inc. (NYSE: MFB) slumped in price 12.96 percent late Wednesday morning to $25.25. Shares traded totaled 961,100, trumping its daily average of 266,811. The underwear maker Maidenform Brands Inc. reported its third-quarter net income fell 20 percent from a year ago. Net income fell to $12.8 million, or 55 cents per share, from $16 million, or 67 cents per share, as revenue rose 13 percent to $145.8 million from $128.7 million last year.

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OCOL hurtles, SGAMY sells, CTLI gets bruised

Wednesday, November 10th, 2010

Bering Exploration Inc. (Pink Sheets: OCOL) formerly Oncolin Therapeutics, Inc.,  leaped in price by 29.03 percent mid-morning Wednesday to 40 cents. Volume was a scant 1,300 shares. The Houston-based oil company announced in late October that it has successfully drilled its first well on its South Texas prospect which has potential gross reserves of 5,000,000 barrels of oil and 46 BCF of natural gas.

Sega Sammy Holdings Inc. (Pink Sheets: SGAMY) saw 1,121,500 of its shares change hands in early trading Wednesday. The game magnate’s stock stumbled in price 1.49 percent to $3.96, still in the upper regions of a 52-week range that peaked at $4.13.

Compress Technologies Inc. (Pink Sheets: CTLI) took a header in the early hours Wednesday, losing 93.68 percent in price to 11 cents. Volume was 22,500 shares for a stock that peaked for the last 52 weeks at $2.00. CTLI is a Pompano Beach, Florida-area technology-based company.

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