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NETL nails it, BAC busy, AFOP a flop

Thursday, February 3rd, 2011

NetLogic Microsystems Inc. (Nasdaq: NETL) shares gained 10.2 percent to $39.90, on volumes of 1.9 million, ahead of its full-day average of 1.4 million, after the semiconductor maker projected first-quarter profit above Wall Street’s estimates.

Bank of America Corporation (NYSE: BAC) traded in 45.6 million Thursday, compared to an all-day average of nearly 200 million. Share prices gained 0.9 percent to $14.36.

Alliance Fiber Optic Products (Nasdaq: AFOP) dipped in price Thursday by 21 percent to $15.40. Volume was 556,841, or nearly four times its daily average, the day after announcing fourth quarter revenues of $11,638,000, a 55-percent increase from revenues of $7,517,000 reported in the fourth quarter of 2009.

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BJ jumps, C solid, THQ trails off

Thursday, February 3rd, 2011

BJ’s Wholesale Club Inc. (NYSE: BJ) shares climbed 12.7 percent to $48.49, on volumes of 1.2 million shares, or nearly twice its full-day average after the retailer said it hired a financial adviser to help it explore its options, including a sale of the company.

Citigroup (NYSE: C) had its customary strong volume start Thursday, trading in 30 million shares, climbing toward its average of 556 million. Prices for C ducked back 0.2 percent to $4.84

THQ Inc. (Nasdaq: THQI) declined 14.8 percent to $5.46, on volumes of 738,000 catching up on a full-day average of 929,000, after the videogame publisher lowered its fiscal fourth-quarter earnings outlook.

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UIS soars, BAC active, MWA submerged

Wednesday, February 2nd, 2011

Unisys Corp. (NYSE: UIS) shares rose 18.3 percent to $34.72, on volume of four million shares, trumping an average volume of 486,000, after the maker of mainframes reported fourth-quarter sales that topped estimates.

Bank of America Corporation (NYSE: BAC) traded in 101 million shares, making it a volume leader, while only half its daily average. BAC shares were flat at $14.29, as the bank completed the sale of its Balboa Insurance to an Australian concern.

Mueller Water Products Inc. (NYSE: MWA) shares fell 15% to $3.75, on volume of 8.7 million, compared to an average of 1.9 million, after the pipe and valve maker reported a first-quarter loss that was larger than analysts had projected.

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ERTS buzzes, SIRI beams, GNW gives back

Wednesday, February 2nd, 2011

Electronic Arts Inc. (Nasdaq: ERTS) shares climbed 15.2 percent to $17.99. Volume for the stock was 20.3 million shares, compared to an average of less than five million, after the video-game publisher late Tuesday announced a $600-million share-buyback plan and hiked its 2011 earnings outlook.

Sirius XM Radio Inc. (Nasdaq: SIRI) traded in 60.2 million shares, catching its daily average volume of 51.5 million. Prices for the stock leaped 5.2 percent to $1.72, as speculation as to who will buy SIRI from Citigroup.

Genworth Financial Inc. (NYSE: GNW) shares fell 10 percent to $12.54. Volume for the stock was 11.7 million shares, compared to daily average of 6.1 million, after the insurer reported a surprise fourth-quarter loss as its mortgage operation weighed on results.

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APKT scores, C rocks, JDAS fades

Wednesday, February 2nd, 2011

Acme Packet Inc. (Nasdaq: APKT) shares were up 16.3% to $65.03, on volume of 3.8 million, better than twice its full-day average, after the maker of transmission devices for telecommunications late Tuesday reported fourth-quarter earnings that beat expectations and hiked its 2011 outlook.

Citigroup Inc. (NYSE: C) traded in 99.7 million shares, catching up on its daily average volume of 566 million. Prices for the stock dipped 0.7 percent to $4.87, after seizing control of music’s EMI Group.

JDA Software Group Inc (Nasdaq: JDAS) shares plunged 6 percent to $29.05, on volume of 769,205 shares, or double its daily average, after the maker of software used by retailers late Tuesday forecast 2011 revenue below Wall Street’s expectations.

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