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PSTI leaps, INTC does brisk trade, EDMC sinks

Monday, January 10th, 2011

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.

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HILL climbs, MSFT busy, CPLA schooled

Monday, January 10th, 2011

Dot Hill Systems Corp. (Nasdaq: HILL) shares gained 28.6% to $2.43 Monday. Volume of 1,025,822 shares proved more than six times its usual volume, on word that the Colorado-based storage solutions company projects fourth-quarter net revenue in the range of $65.0 to $65.5 million, compared to previous guidance of $58.0 to $62.0 million. Non-GAAP gross margin is expected to be in the range of 21% to 22%, compared to previous guidance of 19% to 20%.

Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq: MSFT) did great volume Monday, trading in 31,172,497 shares, more than half its daily average of 57,160,700. Prices for MSFT demurred 1.4 percent to $28.20. Microsoft Corp. today announced that business-critical Windows 7 applications for the retail and hospitality industry will be demonstrated in its booth (No. 836) this year at the National Retail Federation’s 100th Annual Convention & Expo.

Capella Education Company (Nasdaq: CPLA) sustained a loss of 18.4 percent Monday to $54.79. Volume for the stock was 956,579 shares or nearly quadruple its daily average. CPLA provides exclusively online post-secondary education through its wholly-owned subsidiary Capella University.

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ACAD climbs, F hiring, INUV suffers

Monday, January 10th, 2011

ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: ACAD) shares gained 34.8% to $1.55 Monday. Volume of 8,207,414 shares proved 12 times its usual volume of 674,665, after ACAD entered into an agreement, to fund its research into Parkinson’s disease.

Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) was a volume leader Monday, trading in 38,100,313 shares, nearly half its daily average of 82,773,700. Prices for F nipped up 0.9 percent to $18.43. The car maker Monday announced that it planned to hire more than 7,000 workers in the next two years.

Inuvo, Inc (Amex: INUV) got bruised 20.5 percent by noon ET Monday to $4.03. Volume for the stock was 153,338 shares, already surpassing its daily average of 131,311 shares. INUV announced today that revenue for the quarter ended December 31, 2010 would be approximately $14 million. This represents a 46% increase over the $9.6 million of revenue in the same quarter of 2009 and is slightly lower than the third quarter of 2010.

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GENE displays sheen, C trades widely, STRA strays

Monday, January 10th, 2011

Genetic Technologies Ltd (Nasdaq: GENE) grew 71 percent in price Monday to $2.53. Volume of 191,089 shares proved nearly 100 times its full-day average volume. GENE is a leading-edge genetic testing business which, together with an extensive range of international patents and allied research activities, aims at uncovering the impact of DNA on health.

Citgroup Inc. (NYSE: C) traded Monday in 176,181,317 shares, compared to its daily average of 546,005,000. Prices for the stock tailed off 0.9 percent to $4.89. Citigroup Inc. today announced that it has received requisite consents from holders of CitiFinancial Credit Company’s 6.625% Notes due 2015 and is extending the early tender date and consent date of its exchange offer.

Strayer Education Inc. (Nasdaq: STRA) lost 22.2 percent in Monday trading to $119.30. Volume for the stock was 1,334,882 shares, more than four times its daily average. STRA is an education services holding company that owns Strayer University and certain other assets.

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SKH healthy, PFE prolific, CRWS loses steam

Thursday, January 6th, 2011

Skilled Healthcare Group, Inc. (NYSE: SKH) grew 11.9 percent in price Thursday to $10.69. Volume of 1,671,080 shares proved better than four times its normal daily volume. The Calif.-based SKH today announced it has updated its 2010 full year non-GAAP earnings estimates and expects consolidated revenue to be approximately $816 million to $819 million.

Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) traded Thursday in 116,762,111 shares, nearly triple its daily average. Prices for the stock inched up 0.4 percent to $18.18 to close Thursday afternoon.

Crown Crafts Inc (Nasdaq: CRWS) lost 11.4 percent in Thursday trading to $4.43. Volume for the stock was 116,796 shares, nearly 10 times its daily average. Louisiana-based CRWS projected net sales for fiscal 2011 to be in the $91.0 million to $93.0 million range.

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