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Nasdaq Stocks Posting Largest Volume Increases : (NASDAQ: BBRY), (NASDAQ: DELL)

Antenna Software, Inc. will be hosting a webinar alongside long-term partner BlackBerry (NASDAQ:BBRY) on Tuesday, February 12th, 2013. BlackBerry will use the event to reveal the full range of enterprise-relevant features at the heart of its new platform, and to explore its implications for current and future users.

Stocks Sparking Investors Interest: (NASDAQ:ONNN), (NASDAQ:SPLS)

- On ON Semiconductor Corp. (NASDAQ:ONNN) will host and webcast its Financial Analyst Day on Friday, February 15, 2013, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Mountain Standard Time (MST) in Scottsdale, AZ.

Stocks in Focus: (NASDAQ:ZNGA), (NYSE:GNW)

-Shares of gaming companies like Zynga, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZNGA) surged last week on the prospect of online gambling becoming legalized.

Gold Resource Corporation (NYSEAMEX:GORO) Long-Term Investor Alert: Investigation over Possible Wrongdoing

LogoAn investigation on behalf of current long-term investors in shares of Gold Resource Corporation (NYSEAMEX:GORO) was announced concerning whether certain directors and officers of Gold Resource Corporation breached their fiduciary duties in connection certain financial statements..

First M & F Corporation (NASDAQ:FMFC) Investor Alert: Merger Under Investigation

LogoAn investigation on behalf of investors in First M & F Corporation (NASDAQ:FMFC) shares was announced concerning whether the offer by Renasant Corporation to acquire First M & F Corporation at a value of about $12.35 per NASDAQ:FMFC share and the takeover process are unfair to investors in NASDAQ:FMFC shares.

Alterra Capital Holdings Ltd (NASDAQ:ALTE) Investor Alert: Lawsuit to Stop Buyout Filed

LogoAn investor in shares of Alterra Capital Holdings Ltd (NASDAQ:ALTE) filed a lawsuit in effort to stop the proposed takeover of Alterra Capital Holdings by Markel Corporation at a value of approximately $29.75 per NASDAQ:ALTE share.

Arrowhead Research Corp (NASDAQ:ARWR) Long Term Investor Alert: Investigation over Potential Wrongdoing

LogoAn investigation on behalf of current long-term stockholders of shares of Arrowhead Research Corp (NASDAQ:ARWR) was announced concerning whether certain Arrowhead Research officers and directors possibly breached their fiduciary duties in connection with certain statements.

Silvercorp Metals Inc. (USA) (NYSE: SVM) Investor Notice: Lawsuit Deadline on March 1

LogoA deadline is coming up on March 1, 2013 in the lawsuit filed for certain investors of Silvercorp Metals Inc. (USA) (NYSE: SVM) over alleged securities laws violations by Silvercorp Metals in connection with certain allegedly false and misleading statements.

ISIS Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:ISIS) Investor Lawsuit Deadline on February 26

LogoA deadline is coming up on February 26, 2013in the lawsuit filed for investors of ISIS Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:ISIS) over alleged securities laws violations by ISIS Pharmaceuticals in connection with in connection certain allegedly false and misleading statements over its drug Kynamro.

Copano Energy, L.L.C. (NASDAQ:CPNO) Investor Alert: Lawsuit to Block Buyout by Kinder Morgan Energy Partners, L.P.

LogoAn investor in Copano Energy, L.L.C. (NASDAQ:CPNO) shares filed a lawsuit in effort to block the proposed takeover of Copano Energy, L.L.C. by Kinder Morgan Energy Partners, L.P. for $40.91 per NASDAQ:CPNO share.

Nasdaq Volume Leaders: (NYSE: MFC), (NYSE: CSX)

Manulife Financial Corporation (NYSE: MFC) is a financial services group. Manulife Mutual Funds' net assets under management reached a record $20.7 billion at the close of 2012, representing an 18 percent increase from year-end 2011 to year-end 2012. The firm now places seventh in rankings released by the Investment Funds Institute of Canada (IFIC), having moved up three spots during 2012.

SunPower Corporation&Advanced Micro DevicesAnnouncements: (NASDAQ: SPWR), (NYSE: AMD)

On 7th February SunPower Corporation (NASDAQ: SPWR) announced financial results for its 2012 fourth quarter and fiscal year ended Dec. 30, 2012.

Intra-Day Update on Selected Stocks: (NYSE:EWJ), (NASDAQ:KERX)

iShares MSCI Japan Index (NYSE: EWJ) opened at $10.12 and oscillated in the range of $10.09 and $10.16 in the latest trading session. It is currently at $10.16, up 1.20 percent from its previous close of $10.04. iShares MSCI Japan Index shows bullish trend and the stock’s first resistance level is at $10.40. Upon breaching this level, the stock may touch $10.45. On the downside, it may slip to $9.89.

Mid-Day Follow-Up Commentary On: (NASDAQ:SIRI), (NASDAQ:AAPL)

Sirius XM Radio Inc. (NASDAQ:SIRI) traded in the range of $3.13 and $3.16 during its latest trading session. The stock had opened at $3.14 and is currently at $3.15, up 0.96 percent from its previous close of $3.12. Sirius XM Radio recorded the volume of 24.173 million shares, while its average daily trading volume of 65.53 million shares, thus showing bullish trend. It is also trading above its 6 days EMA of $3.14 and 20 days EMA of $3.13.

DAILY Wrap-Up & Commentary on Advancers: (NASDAQ:MU), (NYSE:BAC)

Micron Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) stock is at $7.90, up 1.87 percent from its previous close of $7.75. The stock opened the session at $7.76 and touched its highest price point at $7.93. Micron Technology stock’s lowest price point for the session stood at $7.72. The stock is likely to maintain its bullish trend in the near term and medium term and it may touch $8.43 level in the coming trading sessions. On the downside, the stock has support at $7.81. It is also trading above its short term and medium term EMA price of $7.82 and $7.68 respectively, confirming bullish trend.

Stocks Traders Should Be Looking out For: (NYSE:AMD), (NASDAQ:WEN)

Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NYSE:AMD) stock is at $2.69, up 3.67 percent from its previous close of $2.59. Its latest trading volume has been recorded at 15.787 million shares, in comparison to its average daily trading volume of 25.63 million shares. The stock shows bullish trend and it is likely to maintain its stance in the short run and medium run. The stock is likely to go up to $2.89 level in the coming trading sessions. Upon breaching this level, the stock may touch $3.00 level.

Stocks in Focus: (OTC:STBV), (NASDAQ:ZNGA)

Strategic Global Investments Inc. (OTC:STBV) stock is trading at $0.13, down 7.14 percent from its previous close of $0.14. The stock is down with the volume of 459k shares. Strategic Global Investments stock opened the session at $0.17 and touched its highest price point at $0.19. Its lowest price point for the session stood at $0.08. The stock is currently in the neutral mode and is likely to continue the trend as shown by its MACD chart. It is also trading above its long term moving average price of $0.12.

Mid-Day Update on Most Active Penny Stocks: (OTC:CERP), (OTC:BMSN)

Cereplast Inc. (OTC:CERP) traded in the range of $0.03 and $0.04 during its latest trading session. The stock had opened at $0.03 and is at $0.04, down 14.16 percent from its previous close of $0.05, with 30.082 million shares volume. Its regular volume stands at 13.673 million shares. Cereplast’s MACD chart shows neutral trend. The stock may go as high as $0.05 level in the coming trading sessions. Cereplast’s first support level is at $0.03.

Hot Equities Review & Reports For: (OTCQB: WGAS), (OTCQB: GNIN)

Worthington Energy Inc. (OTCQB: WGAS) traded in the range of $0.02 and $0.04 during its latest trading session. The stock opened at $0.03 and is currently at $0.03, down 7.40 percent from its previous close of $0.03. Despite its down movement, the stock’s MACD chart shows neutral trend and the stock may go up to $0.04 level in the coming session. The stock is also trading abvoe its short term moving average price of $0.02 and long term moving average price of $0.02, which hints at mildly bullish trend.

Commentary & Reports For: (OTCQB: ECAU), (OTCQB: SWVI)

Echo Automotive Inc. (OTCQB: ECAU) traded in the range of $1.07 and $1.43 during its latest trading session. The stock had opened at $1.41 and is at $1.07, down 29.14 percent from its previous close of $1.51 with heavy volume. Echo Automotive recorded the volume of 3.698 million shares. Its average daily trading volume stands at 6.619 million shares. While the stock is likely to remain neutral in short term time frame, it may turn bullish in medium time range as shown by its MACD chart.

Daily Market Stocks to Trade On: (NASDAQ:DNDN), (NASDAQ:RFMD)

Dendreon Corp. (NASDAQ:DNDN) announced that management will host a conference call on Monday, February 25, 2012, at 9:00 a.m. ET to review fourth quarter and full year 2012 financial results.

NASDAQ Stocks Sparking Investors Interest: (NASDAQ:ZNGA), (NYSE:BYD)

Zynga, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZNGA) announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2012.

Why McDermott International Is Sparking Investors Interest & Atmel Corporation Declining: (NYSE: MDR), (NASDAQ: ATML)

HSBC started coverage on shares of McDermott International (NYSE:MDR) in a research report released on Friday morning. The firm issued a neutral rating and a $14.00 price target on the stock.

Original Ideas from Activision Blizzard& Why Investors Are Getting More Interested in Alcatel-Lucent: (NASDAQ: ATVI), (NYSE: ALU)

Nickelodeon and Activision Publishing, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ:ATVI) announced a worldwide, multi-year deal to develop and publish video games inspired by the new CG-animated series Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Under the new agreement, Activision has the global rights to produce interactive games based on the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles property.

Caesars Entertainment & New CEO for RadioShack: (NASDAQ: CZR), (NYSE: RSH)

Caesars Entertainment Corporation (NASDAQ:CZR) announced that Caesars Operating Escrow LLC and Caesars Escrow Corporation, wholly owned unrestricted subsidiaries of Caesars Entertainment Operating Company, Inc. are proposing to issue $1,500.00 million aggregate principal amount of 9% senior secured notes due 2020.