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An investigation for iStar Financial Inc. (NYSE:SFI) investors over potential breaches of fiduciary duties by certain directors of iStar Financial Inc. was announced and current long- NYSE:SFI stockholders should contact the Shareholders Foundation.

An investigation for certain investors in shares of Pluristem Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:PSTI) over possible violations of securities laws was announced and NASDAQ:PSTI investors should contact the Shareholders Foundation

An investigation on behalf of investors of FirstCity Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:FCFC) in connection with the proposed takeover was announced and NASDAQ:FCFC stockholders should contact the Shareholders Foundation.

A lawsuit was filed for certain investors in shares of Hemispherx BioPharma, Inc (NYSEAMEX:HEB) over alleged securities laws violations. Deadline: February 22, 2013. NYSEAMEX:HEB investors, who purchased a substantial amount of shares, should contact the Shareholders Foundation.

An investigation on behalf of investors of Westway Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:WWAY) in connection with the proposed takeover was announced and NASDAQ:WWAY stockholders should contact the Shareholders Foundation.

A lawsuit for investors of NYSE Euronext (NYSE:NYX) was filed in effort to block the proposed takeover and NYSE:NYX stockholders should contact the Shareholders Foundation.

USA Graphite Inc (OTCQB: USGT). USGT stated on Jan 4th that is pleased to inform its shareholders of its activities in selecting the location of a high-quality Canadian project for a potential acquisition. Canada is one of the world's dominant producers of high grade flake graphite and, according to the United States Geological Survey ("USGS"), the United States imported 19% of its graphite from Canada in 2011. The Company expects this number to increase in 2012 and rise even further in 2013 as demand for graphite is soaring due to larger production runs on both products requiring graphite and new applications for the super-material graphene.

Intel Corporation (NASDAQ: INTC). Analysts at Lazard upgraded INTC from “Neutral” to “Buy” and saw shares reaching $26. That price target is a +22.8% upside to Friday’s closing price of $21.16. The firm noted that Intel’s margins should bottom out in the first quarter, but for the rest of the year ultrabook sales should drive growth. Intel Corporation (INTC) has been working on a project to develop set-top boxes built on its chips that will be in direct line of competition with Microsoft’s Mediaroom and Xbox, Apple TV, and Google TV, and might make an official announcement in the Consumer Electronic Show (CES) which starts on Jan. 8, 2013. Intel Corporation (INTC) intends to roll out the web TV service city by city while it works out deals with content providers.

Sirius XM Radio Inc (NASDAQ: SIRI) John Malone’s Liberty Media Corp (Capital) (NASDAQ:LMCA), on Thursday, got approval from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to take control of Sirius XM Radio Inc (NASDAQ:SIRI). The FCC ruled that the takeover of Sirius XM by Liberty Media is in the public interest and does not hurt industry competition. Douglas County-based Liberty Media Corp (Capital) (NASDAQ:LMCA), was keen on acquiring the growing 23 million-subscriber radio service, since it bought a 40 percent stake in the business and saved the radio firm from the bankruptcy with a $535 million loan.

IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX), an entertainment technology company specializing in motion picture technologies and presentations, is up sharply in mid-day trading today, extending its gains from last week. IMAX had finished higher in each of the trading sessions last week.

Nationstar Mortgage Holdings Inc. (NYSE: NSM), a company engaged in the servicing of residential mortgage loans in the U.S., is soaring in mid-day trading today after the company agreed to acquire mortgage servicing assets from Bank of America Corporation (NYSE: BAC). The company’s subsidiary signed a definitive agreement to acquire nearly $215 billion in residential mortgage servicing rights, as measured by unpaid principal balance as of November 30, 2012, from Bank of America. The transaction will help NSM expand its customer base.

Walter Investment Management Corp. (AMEX: WAC), a fee-based business services provider to the residential mortgage industry, is up sharply in mid-day trading today after the company announced a definitive agreement to acquire residential mortgage servicing platform of MetLife Bank N.A., which is located in Irving, Texas. WAC noted that the assets it is acquiring from MetLife Bank do not include any mortgage loans or mortgage servicing rights.

Verastem Inc. (NASDAQ: VSTM), a biopharmaceutical company engaged in the discovery and development of drugs for treatment of cancer, is up sharply in mid-day trading today. At last check, VSTM was trading 6.89% higher at $11.01 on volume of 20,752, which is less than half of the daily average volume of 50,622. VSTM has gained more than 11% in the last three trading sessions.

Uni-Pixel Inc. (NASDAQ: UNXL), a production-stage company engaged in the delivery of Performance Engineered Film (PEF) to the display, touch screen and flexible electronic markets, is up sharply in mid-day trading today, extending its gains from last week. At last check, UNXL was trading 3.13% higher at $17.48 on volume of 1.57 million, which is nearly three times the daily average volume of 553,045. UNXL has gained nearly 28% in the last three trading sessions.

CombiMatrix Corp. (NASDAQ: CBMX), a molecular diagnostics company operating primarily in the field of genetic analysis and molecular diagnostics, is soaring in mid-day trading today after the company announced that it expects to post record volumes of prenatal testing in the fourth quarter and year-ended December 31, 2012. The company said that preliminary annual growth rates of 172% and 171% were achieved for billable prenatal tests in the quarter and the full year, respectively.

Peregrine Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: PPHM), a biotechnology company engaged in the development of monoclonal antibodies for the treatment and diagnosis of cancer, is seeing a huge rally in trading today after the company provided an update on the initial review of its Phase II NSCLC trial. The company said that the results of the extensive internal review indicate that discrepancies are isolated to the placebo and 1 mg/kg t.

USA Graphite Inc. (OTCQB: USGT), an exploration company engaged in the acquisition, exploration and development of world-class graphite properties in North America, is gaining in mid-day trading today after the company last Friday informed shareholders regarding its activities in selecting the location of a high-quality Canadian project for a potential acquisition.

Advanced Cell Technology Inc. (OTCQB: ACTC), a biotechnology company focusing on the development and commercialization of human embryonic, induced pluripotency, and adult stem cell technology, is rallying in trading today, extending its gains from last week.

World Moto Inc. (OTCQB: FARE), a manufacturer and supplier of taxi meters for the motorcycle product industry, is soaring in mid-day trading today, extending its gains from last week. FARE had finished higher in each of the trading sessions last week.

Zynga Inc. (NASDAQ: ZNGA) shows bullish trend as the stock made a sharp movement in its latest trading session. It opened the session at $2.43 and remained in $2.42 and $2.69 price range during the session. The stock closed 9.13 percent higher at $2.63. Zynga’s first resistance level is at $3.25. Upon breaching this level, the stock may go as high as $5.00.

Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) stock closed its latest trading session at $63.50, down 1.47 percent from its previous close of $64.45, with high volumes. Its latest trading volume has been recorded at 13.801 million shares, in contrast to the average daily trading volume of 12.352 million shares. The stock opened the session at $64.10 and touched its highest price point at $64.35. Qualcomm stock’s lowest price point for the session stood at $63.22. The stock’s MACD chart shows bullish trend and the stock may test its first resistance level at $64.51. Qualcomm develops and markets digital communication services and devices. The company also deals in licensing of its intellectual property.

Gevo Inc. (NASDAQ: GEVO) shows neutral trend as the stock made a sharp movement in its latest trading session. It opened the session at $1.85 and remained in $1.83 and $2.22 price range during the session. The stock closed 19.78 percent higher at $2.18. Gevo’s first resistance level is at $2.59. Upon breaching this level, Gevo stock may go as high as $3.19. On the downside, its first support level is at $2.11.

AmarantusBioScience, Inc. (OTCQB: AMBS), a biotechnology company developing treatments and diagnostics for diseases associated with neurodegeneration and apoptosis centered around its patented anti-apoptosis therapeutic protein MANF, announced that President & CEO Gerald Commissiong will make a corporate presentation at Biotech Showcase 2013 on Wednesday January 9, 2013 at 9:00am PST at the Parc 55 Wyndham Hotel in San Francisco, CA. “The presentations scheduled the week of the healthcare industry’s largest annual congregation of key decision makers in San Francisco will provide an ideal platform to introduce Amarantus to the broader investment community and biopharmaceutical executives,” said Gerald E. Commissiong, President & CEO.

Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. (NASDAQ: EGLE) traded in the range of $1.84 and $2.68 during its latest trading session. The stock had opened at $1.84 and closed at $2.26, up 25.56 percent from its previous close of $1.80. Despite its up movement, the stock’s MACD chart shows neutral trend and the stock may go up to $2.62 level in the coming session. The stock is also trading above its short term moving average price of $1.89 and long term moving average price of $1.82, which hints at bullish trend. Eagle Bulk Shipping provides transportation of dry cargo.

A lawsuit was filed for certain investors in shares of Electronic Game Card, Inc. (PINK:EGMIQ) over alleged securities laws violations by the former auditors of Electronic Game Card, Inc. Deadline: March 5, 2013. Investors in Electronic Game Card, Inc. (PINK:EGMIQ) who purchased a significant amount of EMGI shares, should contact the Shareholders Foundation.