A man takes a photo outside the Nasdaq Market site in New York's Times Square
A man takes a photo outside the Nasdaq Market site in New York's Times Square Reuters

The top after-market Nasdaq gainers Friday were Maxygen Inc, QuickLogic Corporation, Novavax Inc and Brooks Automation Inc.

The top after-market Nasdaq losers were Oncothyreon Inc, Alkermes plc, Cree Inc and Ultra Clean Holdings Inc.

Gainers

Maxygen Inc (GERN) shares climbed 7.17 percent to $6.58 in after-hours trading. The company shares have a 52-week trading range of $5.24 - $6.24 and $170.64 million in market capitalization.

QuickLogic Corporation (QUIK) rose 2.45 percent in post-market trading to close at $4.60. The company announced that it would participate at the TI Technology Day 2012 in San Jose where it would demonstrate the capabilities of the BeagleBone camera reference design. The company shares gained 10.05 percent in regular trading Friday.

Novavax Inc (NVAX) shares advanced 1.62 percent to $ 2.51 in post-market trading. The company shares have a 52-week trading range of $1.12 - $2.25 and $267.35million in market capitalization.

Brooks Automation Inc (BRKS) shares went up by 1.78 percent to $8.00 in post-market trading. The company shares have a 52-week trading range of $ 7.40-$12.65 and $ 520.57 million in market capitalization.

Losers

Alkermes Plc (ALKS) shares declined 1.90 percent to $17.60 in after-hours trading. The shares have a 52-week low of $ 13.69, a 52-week high of $19.99 and $2.35 billion in market capitalization.

Cree Inc (CREE) shares lost 1.89 percent in the after-hours trading to reach $27.56. The shares have a 52-week low of $20.25, a 52-week high of $34.42 and $3.26 billion in market capitalization.

Ultra Clean Holdings Inc (UCTT) shares dropped 1.57 percent to $2.66 in after-hours trading. The shares have a 52-week low of $3.77, a 52-week high of $9.35 and $133.92 million in market capitalization.

Oncothyreon Inc (ONTY) slumped 4.99 percent to $8.00 in the post-market trading Friday.