Posts Tagged ‘consumer discretionary’

SKH flies, F revamps, INUV falls short

Wednesday, December 15th, 2010

Skilled Healthcare Group, Inc. (NYSE: SKH) gained 13.14 percent in price Wednesday to $7.92. Volume of 832,604 shares doubled its daily average. SKH based in Foothill Ranch, California, is a holding company with subsidiary healthcare services companies.

Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) traded Wednesday in 44,739,430 shares, which, while making it a volume leader, fell short of its daily average of 84,900,700. Share prices stepped forward 0.79 per cent, to $16.55. Ford announced Wednesday its Michigan Assembly Plant has completed a $550-million transformation that makes it the world’s first factory to build not only fuel-efficient gas-powered cars, but also three electrified vehicles including battery electric, hybrid and plug-in hybrid.

Inuvo, Inc. (AMEX: INUV) surrendered 16.86 percent Wednesday to close at $4.98. Volume of 41,570 shares compared unfavorably to its daily average of 149,185. INUV is leading provider of online marketing services.

SWDO snowballs, CMGR proves legendary, SUIP sets

Wednesday, December 15th, 2010

Snowdon Resources Corp. (OTCBB: SWDO) doubled its price Wednesday afternoon to 10 cents. Volume for the stock was 71,140 shares, compared to its usual daily average of 30,288. SWDO is an exploration-stage mining company, which intends to prospect for uranium on its properties.

Camelot Entertainment Group Inc. (OTCBB: CMGR) traded widely Wednesday, exchanging 87.57 million shares, still a fraction of the 154.96 million it averages daily. The studio’s latest offering, “Puff the Magic Dragon”, made its debut this week on ABC Family Network.

Sunrise Mining Corp. (OTCBB: SUIP) suffered a loss Wednesday afternoon of 54.83 percent to 2.71 cents. Volume for the stock was 96,120 shares more than double its usual volume of 47,286 shares. SUIP is a mining resource company that currently is working on to identify and develop some projects in Asia.

CRDC hale and hearty, LVS plays a lot, XUE kept after class

Wednesday, December 15th, 2010

Cardica Inc. (MasdaqGM: CRDC) surged 11.49 percent Wednesday afternoon to $3.64. Volume of 236,578 shares tripled its full-day average. CRDC designs and manufactures proprietary stapling and anastomotic devices for cardiac and endoscopic surgical procedures.

Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE: LVS) traded in 38,492,276 shares Wednesday afternoon, surpassing its full-day average. Share prices faded 3.12 per cent, to $42.29. LVS is the leading global developer of destination properties (integrated resorts) that feature premium accommodations, world-class gaming and entertainment, convention and exhibition facilities, celebrity chef restaurants, and many other amenities.

Xueda Education Group (NYSE: XUE) fell 6.37 percent in Wednesday afternoon trading to $9.90. Volume of 275,494 shares demurred from its full-day average of 652,587. XUE is the leading national provider of tutoring services for primary and secondary school students in China

SAM hoists price, RF busy in volume, ABCW slides

Wednesday, December 15th, 2010

Boston Beer Company (NYSE: SAM) tapped the keg 13.56% higher Wednesday morning to $96.16. Volume of 190,087 easily trumped its full-day average of 72,537. The company brews Samuel Adams Boston Lager.

Regions Financial Corporation (NYSE: RF) was among the volume leaders Wednesday exchanging 64,408,658 shares, better than double its full-day average. Share prices improved 2.1 per cent, to $6.33. Regions Financial Corporation provides of consumer and commercial banking, trust, securities brokerage, mortgage and insurance products and services.

Anchor BanCorp Wisconsin Inc. (NasdaqGS: ABCW) reversed 13.18 percent in Wednesday morning trading to $1.12. Volume of 161,847 shares outdistanced its full-day average of 105,797. AnchorBank fsb, the wholly-owned subsidiary, has 57 offices. All are located in Wisconsin.

TGLO skyrockets, LFBG leads volume pack, MITD bruised

Wednesday, December 15th, 2010

TheGlobe.com Inc. (OTCBB: TGLO) shot out of the gates Wednesday like a rocket, gaining 133.33 percent to 28-100ths of a cent. Volume was 49,000 shares, better than half its volume of 82,865 on an average day.

Left Behind Games Inc. (OTCBB: LFBG) tumbled off the shelves Wednesday, trading in 57.38 million shares, catching up on its full-day average of 93.65 million. Prices fell, though, by 15.38 percent to 33-100ths of a cent. The company sells games and videos with a Christian theme.

MIT Holding Inc. (OTCBB: MITD) stumbled 65 percent in price to seven-10ths of a cent, on volume of 124,500 shares, more than 10 times its full-day average. The Company, through its three wholly-owned subsidiaries, distributes wholesale pharmaceuticals, administers intravenous infusions, operates an ambulatory center where therapies are administered, and sells and rents home medical equipment.