Post-Market NASDAQ Losers (PDFS, OCLR, RIMM, ENSG, DECK, INAP, CSGP, CROX, ONTY, TSYS, MSFT)
The top after-market NASDAQ Stock Market losers are: PDF Solutions, Oclaro, Research In Motion, Ensign Group, Deckers Outdoor, Internap Network Services, CoStar Group, CROCS, Oncothyreon, TeleCommunication Systems, and Microsoft.
Post-Market NASDAQ Gainers (SPWRB, SPWRA, NTGR, LNET, TNAV, SWKS, SIMO, ACOM, ASGN, TRLG)
The top after-market NASDAQ Stock Market gainers are: SunPower, Netgear, LodgeNet Interactive, TeleNav, Skyworks Solutions, Silicon Motion Technology, Ancestry.com, On Assignment, and True Religion Apparel.
Flagstar Bancorp Upgraded to 'Outperform' After Review of Burn-Down Book Value: Analyst
FBR Capital Markets upgraded its rating on shares of Flagstar Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE: FBC) to "outperform" from "market perform" and raised its price target to $2 from $1.75, after its reassessment of the company's burn-down book value.
Pre-Market NASDAQ Movers (VTAL, INSP, FTNT, MITI, CTXS, AKAM, FLEX, ITMN, MLNX, URBN)
The top pre-market NASDAQ Stock Market gainers are: Vital Images, InfoSpace, Fortinet, Micromet, and Citrix Systems. The top pre-market NASDAQ Stock Market losers are: Akamai Technologies, Flextronics International, InterMune, Mellanox Technologies, and Urban Outfitters.
Ericsson Q1 Results Reinforce Positive View on Alcatel-Lucent: Analyst
Jefferies & Co. said LM Ericsson Telephone Co.'s (NASDAQ: ERIC) strong first quarter results reinforce its view that Alcatel-Lucent (NYSE: ALU) will report solid -- if not strong -- first quarter results.
Post-Market NASDAQ Losers (AKAM, AFFX, ARRS, FLEX, TQNT, MLNX, CSOD, CCRT, NVLS, TSTC)
The top after-market NASDAQ Stock Market losers are: Akamai Technologies, Affymetrix, Arris Group, Flextronics International, TriQuint Semiconductor, Mellanox Technologies, Cornerstone OnDemand, CompuCredit Holdings, Novellus Systems, and Telestone Technologies.
Post-Market NASDAQ Gainers (VTAL, LOOP, INSP, NTRI, NEWP, CBST, FTNT, WIRE, CTXS, SCEI)
The top after-market NASDAQ Stock Market gainers are: Vital Images, LoopNet, InfoSpace, NutriSystem, Newport, Cubist Pharmaceuticals, Fortinet, Encore Wire, Citrix Systems, and Sino Clean Energy.
Cardiome Pharma Upgraded at RBC Capital
RBC Capital Markets upgraded its rating on shares of Cardiome Pharma Corp. (NASDAQ: CRME) (TSX: COM) to outperform from sector perform on recent weakness and upcoming catalysts, with a price target of $8.
Pre-Market NASDAQ Movers (ERIC, SIMG, SVVS, SHOR, REGN, QCOR, VICL, MIPS, BRCM, SFSF, ENTR, RFMD)
The top pre-market NASDAQ Stock Market gainers are: LM Ericsson Telephone, Silicon Image, SAVVIS, ShoreTel, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Questcor Pharmaceuticals, and Vical. The top pre-market NASDAQ Stock Market losers are: MIPS Technologies, Broadcom, SuccessFactors, Entropic Communications, and RF Micro Devices.
Apple Capex Growth Could Point Toward Revenue Upside: Analyst
Barclays Capital said Apple Inc.'s (NASDAQ: AAPL) capital expenditure growth could point towards revenue upside. The brokerage reiterated its overweight rating on shares of Apple with a price target of $465.
Canon Eases Concerns Around HP's Laser Printer Business: Analyst
Barclays Capital said Canon Inc.'s (NYSE: CAJ) outlook for 2011 seems like a positive sign for Hewlett-Packard Co.'s (NYSE: HPQ) laser printer business.
Post-Market NASDAQ Movers (LCAV, KEYN, REGN, RLOC, SHOR, MIPS, BRCM, RFMD, MAKO, DDIC)
The top after-market NASDAQ Stock Market gainers are: LCA-Vision, Keynote Systems, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, ReachLocal, and ShoreTel. The top after-market NASDAQ Stock Market losers are: MIPS Technologies, Broadcom, RF Micro Devices, MAKO Surgical, and DDI Corp.
Deckers Outdoor Late Start to Spring May Provide Lift to Q1: Analyst
RBC Capital Markets said Deckers Outdoor Corp.'s (NASDAQ: DECK) late start to spring may provide a lift to first quarter. The company is scheduled to report its first quarter earnings on April 28.
Pre-Market NASDAQ Movers (USAT, REDF, MSPD, SIFY, CLMS, VECO, WIBC, LWSN, ZSTN, TLAB, NFLX, ESRX)
The top pre-market NASDAQ Stock Market gainers are: USA Technologies, Rediff.com India, Mindspeed Technologies, Sify Technologies, Calamos Asset Management, and Veeco Instruments. The top pre-market NASDAQ Stock Market losers are: Wilshire Bancorp, Lawson Software, ZST Digital Networks, Tellabs, Netflix, and Express Scripts.
Motorola Solutions Reiterated at 'Hold' Ahead of Q1: Jefferies
Jefferies & Co. reiterated its hold rating on shares of Motorola Solutions Inc (NYSE: MSI) ahead of first quarter earnings results, with a price target of $43.
Motorola Mobility Reiterated at 'Hold' Ahead of Q1: Jefferies
Jefferies & Co. reiterated its hold rating on shares of Motorola Mobility Holdings Inc. (NYSE: MMI) ahead of first quarter earnings results, with a price target of $28.
Post-Market NASDAQ Movers (UCTT, CLMS, ACAD, VECO, CBST, ESRX, NFLX, RCII, LLEN, MNDO)
The top after-market NASDAQ Stock Market gainers are: Ultra Clean Holdings, Calamos Asset Management, ACADIA Pharmaceuticals, Veeco Instruments, and Cubist Pharmaceuticals. The top after-market NASDAQ Stock Market losers are: Express Scripts, Netflix, Rent-A-Center, L & L Energy, and MIND C.T.I.
FDA Could Approve Endocyte's EC145 to Treat Ovarian Cancer in Women: Analyst
RBC Capital Markets said FDA could approve Endocyte Inc.'s (NASDAQ: ECYT) EC145 to treat women patients with platinum-resistant ovarian cancer.
Pre-Market NASDAQ Movers (PLCM, OVTI, CYOU, SOHU, AVNR, OREX, SNDK, MU, HBAN)
The top pre-market NASDAQ Stock Market gainers are: Polycom, OmniVision Technologies, Changyou.com, Sohu.com, and Avanir Pharmaceuticals. The top pre-market NASDAQ Stock Market losers are: Orexigen Therapeutics, SanDisk, Micron Technology, and Huntington Bancshares.
Marriott International Upgraded at FBR Capital
FBR Capital Markets upgraded its rating on shares of Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR) to outperform from market perform with a price target of $43.
Alcatel-Lucent Reiterated at 'Buy' Ahead of Q1: Jefferies
Jefferies & Co. reiterated its buy rating on shares of Alcatel-Lucent (NYSE: ALU) ahead of first quarter earnings results, with a price target of 5 euros.
Earth images from NASA (PHOTOS)
Earth Day is the annual celebration of the environment and a time to assess the work still needed to protect the natural gifts of our planet. It affirms that environmental awareness is part of our consciousness and that the idea of protecting the environment has moved into the mainstream.
New York Diners' Hottest Restaurants (SLIDESHOW)
The restaurant reservation platform OpenTable Inc. announced the list of top hottest restaurants in New York, which are among the 50 winners of OpenTable's Diners' Choice Awards for the Top Hot Spot Restaurants in the United States.
Yum! Brands Shares Hit New Life-Time High on Q1 Results
Shares of Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM) touched a new life-time high of $54.98 on Thursday. The company's first quarter revenue exceeded Street view boosted by growth in China, which helped offset weakness in its U.S. operations.
Penn National Gaming Shares Hit New 2-Year High on Q1 Results
Shares of Penn National Gaming Inc. (NASDAQ: PENN) touched a new 2-year high of $40.45 on Thursday. The company's first quarter earnings and revenue exceeded Street view as its casinos saw a growth in business, and it raised outlook for the year.
Select Comfort Shares Hit New 2-Year High on Q1 Results
Shares of Select Comfort Corp. (NASDAQ: SCSS) touched a new 2-year high of $17.50 on Thursday, as its first quarter earnings and revenue exceeded Street view.
TradeStation Shares Hit New 2-Year High on Monex Merger
Shares of TradeStation Group Inc. (NASDAQ: TRAD) touched a new 2-year high of $9.70 on Thursday. Japanese online brokerage Monex Group said Wednesday it agreed to acquire U.S. peer TradeStation for about $411 million to gain a foothold in the world's largest equities market.
Post-Market NASDAQ Movers (PLCM, MENT, ZSTN, EZPW, SMRT, ROIAK, AERL, POOL, PENN, PANL, CYMI, RMBS)
The top after-market NASDAQ Stock Market gainers are: Polycom, Mentor Graphics, ZST Digital Networks, EZCORP, and Stein Mart. The top after-market NASDAQ Stock Market losers are: Radio One, Asia Entertainment & Resources, Pool Corp., Penn National Gaming, Universal Display, Cymer, and Rambus.
T-Mobile Celebrates Launch of New Sidekick 4G by Samsung
T-Mobile USA Inc. celebrated Wednesday night the national launch of its new T-Mobile Sidekick 4G by Samsung with an exclusive VIP event that transformed a private lot in Beverly Hills, California, into a progressive party complete with interactive stations that showcased the Sidekick 4G's best-in-class social media capabilities and super-fast 4G speeds.
Pre-Market NASDAQ Movers (TRAD, BIIB, SCSS, DTLK, ENTG, AAPL, QCOM, ZSTN, TEVA, SINA, LRCX, VOD)
The top pre-market NASDAQ Stock Market gainers are: TradeStation Group, Biogen Idec, Select Comfort, Datalink, Entegris, Apple, and Qualcomm. The top pre-market NASDAQ Stock Market losers are: ZST Digital Networks, Teva Pharmaceutical Industries, Sina, Lam Research, and Vodafone Group.