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Stocks Investors Need to Know About: (NASDAQ: ACAD), (NASDAQ: FNP)

Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: ACAD) opened at $5.01 and oscillated in the range of $5.00 and $5.70 in the current trading session. It closed at $5.61, up 11.98 percent from its previous close of $5.01. Acadia Pharmaceuticals shows bullish trend and the stock’s first resistance level is at $6.50. On the downside, it may slip to $4.83. Upon breaching this level, the stock may touch $4.18.

Where Social Media Could Be Headed? Is the Smartphones Industry a Target? : (NASDAQ: FB), (NASDAQ: AAPL)

Last week, shares of Facebook Inc. (NASDAQ: FB) surged, crossing the $30 mark for the first time in six months, after the social networking giant announced that it is holding a press event. The event, which will be held at the company’s Menlo Park campus on Tuesday, led to speculation that the company is planning to launch something huge.

Align Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:ALGN) Investor Alert: Lawsuit Deadline on January 28

LogoA Deadline is coming up on January 28, 2013 in the lawsuit for investors in Align Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:ALGN) and NASDAQ:ALGN stockholders should contact the Shareholders Foundation at mail@shareholdersfoundation.com

EnergySolutions, Inc. (NYSE:ES) Investor Alert: Lawsuit to Halt Acquisition Filed

LogoA lawsuit was filed for investors in shares of EnergySolutions, Inc. (NYSE:ES) in effort to block the proposed takeover and NYSE:ES stockholders should contact the Shareholders Foundation.

Epocrates, Inc. (NASDAQ:EPOC) Investor Alert: Lawsuit to Stop Buyout by Athenahealth

LogoA lawsuit was filed on behalf of investors in shares of Epocrates, Inc. (NASDAQ:EPOC) to block the proposed takeover and NASDAQ:EPOC stockholders should contact the Shareholders Foundation.

SeaChange International (NASDAQ:SEAC) Investor Alert: Investigation over Potential Excessive Executive Pay

LogoAn investigation for SeaChange International (NASDAQ:SEAC) investors over potential breaches of fiduciary duties by certain directors of SeaChange International was announced and current long-term NASDAQ:SEAC stockholders should contact the Shareholders Foundation at mail@shareholdersfoundation.com

Integrated Silicon Solution, Inc. (NASDAQ:ISSI) Long Term Investor Alert: Investigation

LogoAn investigation for current long-term investors in shares of Integrated Silicon Solution, Inc. (NASDAQ:ISSI) over potential wrongdoing by certain officers and directors of Integrated Silicon Solution, Inc. was continues and current long-term NASDAQ:ISSI stockholders should contact the Shareholders Foundation at mail@shareholdersfoundation.com

Zipcar Inc (NASDAQ:ZIP) Investor Alert: Lawsuit to Halt Takeover by Avis Budget Group, Inc Filed

LogoA lawsuit was filed for investors in shares of Zipcar Inc (NASDAQ:ZIP) in effort to block the proposed takeover and NASDAQ:ZIP stockholders should contact the Shareholders Foundation at mail@shareholdersfoundation.com

Lime Energy Co. (NASDAQ:LIME) Current Long Term Investor Alert: Investigation over Potential Wrongdoing

LogoAn investigation on behalf of current long term stockholders of NASDAQ:LIME shares over potential breaches of fiduciary duties at Lime Energy Co. was announced and current long-term NASDAQ:LIME stockholders should contact the Shareholders Foundation at mail@shareholdersfoundation.com

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE:WMT) Investor Update: CEO Allegedly Knew of Bribery in Mexico

LogoRecently emails were released that allegedly show that the CEO of Wal-Mart Stores knew in 2005 of briberies in Mexico. Meanwhile lawsuit on behalf of current long term stockholder in NYSE:WMT shares over alleged breaches of fiduciary duties are pending. Current long-term NYSE:WMT stockholders should contact the Shareholders Foundation at mail@shareholdersfoundation.com

Morning Hot Equities Review & Reports: (NASDAQ: CMVT), (NASDAQ: CLSN)

Converse Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: CMVT) shows bullish trend as the stock made a sharp movement in its latest trading session. It opened the session at $4.31 and remained in $4.25 and $4.40 price range during the session. The stock closed 7.16 percent higher at $4.34.

Previous Trading Session Penny Stocks Gainers: (OTCQB: AMBS), (PINKSHEETS: ONVO)

Amarantus Biosciences Inc (OTCQB: AMBS) published a blog post on TheChairmansBlog.com. The company stated the corporate milestones to set the stage for growth in 2013, including - Publicly releasing ground-breaking efficacy data for the protein drug candidate MANF in a neurorestoration animal model of Parkinson’s disease, their lead therapeutic indication; - Acquiring 25 pieces of intellectual property from Power3 Medical Products, Inc. (“Power3”) related to the diagnosis of a number of neurodegenerative diseases and cancers. The transaction also included the buyout of their Parkinson’s disease license with Power3; and - Licensing a Phase 2-ready Alzheimer’s disease diagnostic blood test called LymPro to detect mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease; a diagnostic category highly sought by Big Pharma.

Aurizon Mines Ltd. & Comverse Technology Inc. Trend Analysis Reports: (AMEX: AZK), (NASDAQ: CMVT)

Aurizon Mines Ltd. (AMEX: AZK), a gold producer with operations and development activities in the Abitibi region of north-western Quebec, is seeing a huge rally in mid-day trading today. At last check, AZK was trading 34.39% higher at $4.65 on volume of 2.56 million, which is nearly four times the daily average volume of 703,081.

High Profile Stocks in the News: (NASDAQ: RIMM), (NASDAQ: FB)

Research In Motion Limited (NASDAQ: RIMM), the maker of BlackBerry smartphones, is soaring in mid-day trading today, extending its gains from Friday. RIMM had finished nearly 14% higher on Friday. In today’s trading, the stock is currently up 9.29% to $14.82 on volume of 81.62 million, which is significantly above the daily average volume of 45.06 million.

Intra-Day Penny Stocks Gainers: (OTCQB: BMSN), (OTCQB: FARE)

Bio-Matrix Scientific Group Inc. (OTCQB: BMSN), a biotechnology company engaged in the development of regenerative medicine therapies and tools to treat lung, heart, circulatory system and other internal organs, is soaring in mid-day trading today, extending its gains from the previous trading sessions.

Mid-Day Most Active Penny Stocks: (OTCQB:AAMRQ), (OTCQB: COWI)

AMR Corp. (OTCQB: AAMRQ), the parent company of American Airlines, is fluctuating between gains and losses in mid-day trading today. At last check, AAMRQ was down 0.62% to $1.59 on volume of 14.14 million, which is well above the daily average volume of 8.77 million.

Elan Corporation, plc (ADR) (NYSE:ELN) Investor Files Lawsuit Against S.A.C. Capital Advisors

LogoA lawsuit was filed on behalf of certain investors in shares of Elan Corporation, plc (ADR) (NYSE:ELN) over alleged securities laws violations. Deadline: February 19, 2013. NYSE:ELN stockholder who purchased between July 21 and 28, 2008 should contact the Shareholders Foundation at mail@shareholdersfoundation.com

Silvercorp Metals Inc. (USA) (NYSE: SVM) Investor Lawsuit Alleges Misleading Statements

LogoA lawsuit was filed on behalf of certain investors in shares of Silvercorp Metals Inc. (USA) (NYSE: SVM) over alleged securities laws violations. Deadline: March 1, 2013. NYSE:SVM investors should contact the Shareholders Foundation at mail@shareholdersfoundation.com

Fisher Communications, Inc.(NASDAQ:FSCI) Investor Alert: Investigation over Potential Takeover

LogoAn investigation on behalf of investors of Fisher Communications, Inc.(NASDAQ:FSCI) in connection with a potential takeover was announced and NASDAQ:FSCI stockholders should contact the Shareholders Foundation.

Volt Information Sciences, Inc. (PINK:VISI) Investor Alert: SEC Lawsuit and Settlement

LogoThe SEC filed a lawsuit against Volt Information Sciences, Inc., which settled the case. Meanwhile the investigation on behalf of current long-term stockholders in Volt Information Sciences, Inc. (PINK:VISI) shares continues and NASDAQ:ADNC stockholders should contact the Shareholders Foundation at mail@shareholdersfoundation.com

Bazaarvoice Inc (NASDAQ:BV) Stockholder Alert: Investigation

LogoAn investigation for investors in Bazaarvoice Inc (NASDAQ:BV) shares over potential securities laws violations by Bazaarvoice Inc was announced and NASDAQ:BV stockholders should contact the Shareholders Foundation at mail@shareholdersfoundation.com

Tellabs, Inc. (NASDAQ:TLAB) Investor Under Investigation

LogoAn investigation for investors in Tellabs, Inc. (NASDAQ:TLAB) shares over potential securities laws violations by Tellabs, Inc. was announced and NASDAQ:TLAB stockholders should contact the Shareholders Foundation at mail@shareholdersfoundation.com

Diodes Incorporated (NASDAQ:DIOD) Investor Alert: Investigation

LogoAn investigation for investors in Diodes Incorporated (NASDAQ:DIOD) shares over potential securities laws violations by Diodes Incorporated was announced and NASDAQ:DIOD stockholders should contact the Shareholders Foundation at mail@shareholdersfoundation.com

Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM) Investor Alert: Investigation over Possible Violations of Securities Laws

LogoAn investigation for investors in Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM) shares over potential securities laws violations by Yum! Brands, Inc. was announced and NYSE:YUM stockholders should contact the Shareholders Foundation at mail@shareholdersfoundation.com

Stocks Traders Should Be Looking out For: (NYSE: UMC), (NYSE: ES)

United Microelectronics Corp. (ADR) (NYSE: UMC), a company engaged in the manufacturing of semiconductor products, is marginally higher in mid-day trading today. At last check, UMC was trading 0.98% higher at $2.07 on volume of 827,575, which is a little over a third of the daily average volume of 2.38 million.