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SK3 Group Inc. (Pink:SKTO) announced that it has appointed Jeffrey Benz, an experienced business attorney and former executive with various sports, entertainment, and technology companies, as General Counsel and Executive Vice President of Business, Legal, and Government Affairs.

Gramercy Capital Corp. (NYSE: GKK) moved up after its CEO disclosed buying 50,000 shares at $4.27 to $4.36 on 3/22, worth nearly $200,000.

D.E. MASTER BLENDERS (Pink:DEMBF) traded at $ 15.31 in the last session, which is +3.10 (25.39%). The stock has a Range of 15.30 - 15.58. The stock has a 52 week low and high of 10.30 - 15.58 respectively. The stock has a Market Cap of 7.26B. The stock traded a volume of 964,662.00. The stock has a 30 day average volume of 214,366.00.

Eastman Kodak Co. (OTC:EKDKQ) has named Spicers Canada Limited a Gold Reseller for its portfolio of commercial imaging solutions throughout Canada.

ZIOPHARM Oncology, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZIOP) announced last week that its Phase 3 trial of palifosfamide (ZIO-201) for the treatment of metastatic soft tissue sarcoma in the first-line setting (PICASSO 3) did not meet its primary endpoint of progression-free survival (PFS). The study's independent data monitoring committee (IDMC) has recommended that patients be followed for overall survival (OS), the study's secondary endpoint, however the Company does not expect to continue follow up for OS.

A lawsuit was filed for certain investors in shares of Harvest Natural Resources, Inc. (NYSE:HNR) over alleged securities laws violations. Deadline: May 21, 2013. NYSE:HNR stockholders should contact the Shareholders Foundation at mail@shareholdersfoundation.com

Aegerion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:AEGR) traded at $ 40.34 in the last session, which is +2.11 (5.52%). The stock has a Range of 38.66 - 41.25. The stock has a 52 week low and high of 11.75 - 41.25 respectively. The stock has a Market Cap of 1.03B. The stock traded a volume of 1.16M. The stock has a 30 day average volume of 534,277.00.

Biogen Idec Inc. (NASDAQ: BIIB) announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved TECFIDERA™ (dimethyl fumarate), a new first-line oral treatment for people with relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS). Biogen Idec will make this oral capsule available to people living with MS in the United States in the coming days.

Siliconware Precision Industries (ADR) (NASDAQ:SPIL) traded at $ 5.83 in the last session, which is +0.27 (4.86%). The stock has a Range of 5.49 - 5.83. The stock has a 52 week low and high of 4.53 - 6.19 respectively. The stock has a Market Cap of 3.61B. The stock traded a volume of 2.03M. The stock has a 30 day average volume of 754,612.00.

Excel Maritime Carriers Ltd (NYSE:EXM) announced its preliminary unaudited financial highlights for the second half and year ended December 31, 2012.

Terry Sacka, an asset management specialist with Cornerstone Asset Metals has been quoted in numerous publications on matters surrounding the price of gold and silver.

Providing global traders with the most genuine forex reviews since its inception, ForexMinute recently reviewed XEMarkets, an emerging online Forex broker.

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MetroPCS Communications Inc. (NYSE:PCS) is trading in the range of $10.70 and $10.98 during its latest trading session. The stock recorded the volume of 12.24 million shares, significantly higher than its average daily trading volume of 6.11 million shares. Its upward movement accompanied by high volume shows bullish trend, which is further confirmed by its MACD and EMA charts. The stock opened at $10.75 and is at $10.98, up 4.27 percent from its previous close. It is currently trading above its 20 days SMA of $10.93 and has its first support level at $10.98.

For those of us people who are too busy to stay on top of events in the world's economy, financial advisor Dennis Tubbergen can give a little help. Tubbergen is a financial advisor, author, radio show host and CEO of PLP Advisors, LLC.

Sprint Nextel Corporation (NYSE:S) stock is at $6.18, up 2.24 percent from its previous close. The stock opened the session at $6.06 and touched its highest price point at $6.18. Sprint Nextel stock’s lowest price point for the session stood at $6.05. The stock is currently above its 20 days SMA and its 50 days SMA of $6.17 and $6.16 respectively, thus showing mildly bullish trend. Its MACD chart also shows bullish trend and the stock is likely to touch $6.25 in coming trading sessions. Sprint Nextel commands market capitalization of $18.59 billion.

MGIC Investment Corp. (NYSE:MTG) traded in the range of $4.55 and $4.89 during its latest trading session. The stock had opened at $4.56 and is currently at $4.83, up 5 percent from its previous close. MGIC Investment recorded the volume of 12.87 million shares, in comparison to its average daily trading volume of 27.38 million shares, thus showing bullish trend. The stock has overall bullish trend as per its MACD chart and the stock is likely to maintain the streak.

Excel Maritime Carriers Ltd (NYSE:EXM) opened at $1.17 and oscillated in the range of $1.11 and $1.30 in the latest trading session. It is currently at $1.12, up 1.82 percent from its previous close. Excel Maritime Carriers shows bullish trend and the stock’s first resistance level is at $1.25. Upon breaching this level, the stock may touch $1.35.

SK3 Group Inc. (Pink:SKTO) stock is at $0.0324, down 28.16 percent from its previous close. The stock opened the session at $0.05 which is also its highest price point for the session. SK3 Group stock’s lowest price point for the session stood at $0.03. The stock is likely to maintain its bearish trend in the near term and medium term. It may touch $0.315 level in the coming trading sessions.

Goff Corp. (OTC:GOFF) stock is at $0.428, down 0.23 percent from its previous close. Its latest trading volume has been recorded at 6.91 million shares, in comparison to its average daily trading volume of 34.69 million shares. The stock has made downward movement with low volume and thus shows neutral trend. The stock is likely to go down to $0.42 level in the coming trading sessions. Upon breaching this level, it may slip to $0.41.

ITonis Inc. (Pink: ITNS) stock is trading at $0.0061, up 14.81 percent from its previous close. The stock is up with the volume of 145.44 million, substantially higher than its usual volume of 668k shares. ITonis stock opened the session at $0.01. The stock is currently in the bullish mode and is likely to continue the trend as shown by its MACD chart. ITonis commands market capitalization of $1.80 million. The stock trades at beta of 1.54 and is volatile.

Ambac Financial Group Inc. (OTC:ABKFQ) stock is at $0.044, down 68.12 percent from its previous close, with very high volumes. Its latest trading volume has been recorded at 35.47 million shares, in contrast to the average daily trading volume of 6.16 shares. The stock opened the session at $0.06 and touched its highest price point at $0.08. Ambac Financial Group stock’s lowest price point for the session stood at $0.04.

Federal National Mortgage Association (OTCQB: FNMA) shows bearish trend as the stock made a sharp downward movement in its latest trading session. It opened the session at $0.57 and remained in $0.51 and $0.57 price range during the session. The stock is 9.27 percent lower at $0.545. Federal National Mortgage Association’s first support level is at $0.54. Upon breaching this level, the stock may go as low as $0.53. On the upside, its first resistance level is at $0.55. The stock has traded 22.37 million shares so far, while its regular trading volume stands at 25.09 million.

Micron Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: MU)’s price target was raised to $14 from $8 at Credit Suisse and the Company is poised to get a $400 million discount on the acquisition of Japanese rival Elpida Memory Inc., after a 16 percent slump in the yen against the U.S. dollar.

SIRIUS XM Radio Inc. (NASDAQ: SIRI) has authorized a $2 billion share repurchase program.