Pluristem Therapeutics Inc. (Nasdaq: PSTI) shares gained 21% to $2.25 Monday. Volume of 1,292,669 shares proved more than eight times its usual volume, on word after National Securities initiated coverage of the maker of cell therapy products with a “buy” rating.

Intel Corp. (Nasdaq: INTC) traded in 33,375,408 shares, more than half its daily average of 55,527,400. Prices for INTC inched ahead 0.2 percent to $20.69. INTC today unveiled its Connected Store concept, a two-story, 2,400 square-foot futuristic retail storefront equipped with the latest technology for the retail and digital signage market segments.

Education Management Corp. (Nasdaq: EDMC) went south 16.7 percent Monday to $13.84. Volume for the stock of 526,570 shares far surpassed its daily average of 351,042. EDMC is a leading provider of post-secondary education.