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An investigation for investors who hold shares of Sauer-Danfoss Inc. (NYSE:SHS) in connection with the proposed takeover was announced and NYSE:SHS stockholders should contact the Shareholders Foundation.

An investigation on behalf of investors who hold shares of Bankrate Inc (NYSE:RATE) over potential securities laws violations by Bankrate Inc was announced and NYSE:RATE stockholders should contact the Shareholders Foundation at mail@shareholdersfoundation.com

A lawsuit was filed for investors, who hold shares of Eloqua Inc (NASDAQ:ELOQ) in effort to halt the proposed takeover and NASDAQ:ELOQ stockholders should contact the Shareholders Foundation.

A lawsuit was filed on behalf of investors in shares of Knight Capital Group Inc. (NYSE:KCG) in effort to block the proposed takeover and NYSE:KCG stockholders should contact the Shareholders Foundation.

A lawsuit was filed for investors who hold shares of Ameristar Casinos, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASCA) in effort to stop the proposed takeover and other NASDAQ:ASCA stockholders should contact the Shareholders Foundation.

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

A lawsuit was filed for certain investors in shares of ISIS Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:ISIS) over alleged securities laws violations. Deadline: February 26, 2013. NASDAQ:ISIS investors should contact the Shareholders Foundation at mail@shareholdersfoundation.com

An investigation on behalf of investors of Duff & Phelps Corp (NYSE:DUF) in connection with the proposed takeover was announced and NYSE:DUF stockholders should contact the Shareholders Foundation.

A lawsuit was filed for certain investors in shares of CommonWealth REIT (NYSE:CWH) over alleged securities laws violations. Deadline: February 25, 2013. NYSE:CWH investors should contact the Shareholders Foundation.

A lawsuit was filed for certain investors in shares of Longwei Petroleum Investment Hold Ltd (NYSEAMEX:LPH) over alleged securities laws violations. Deadline: March 5, 2013. NYSEAMEX:LPH stockholders should contact the Shareholders Foundation

Alcatel Lucent SA (NYSE: ALU) stock closed its latest trading session at $1.64, up 12.33 percent from its previous close of $1.46. However, its today’s volume of 47.72 million shares was twice than its usual trading volume of 20.464 million shares. The stock opened the session at $1.54 and touched its highest price point at $1.64. Alcatel Lucent stock’s lowest price point for the session stood at $1.51. The stock’s MACD chart shows bullish trend in the short term. Its first support level is at $1.48. Upon breaching this level, the stock may fall to $1.45 level. Alcatel Lucent received rating upgrade to Neutral from Credit Suisse.

USA Graphite Inc (OTCQB:USGT) USA Graphite Inc. recently announced that its search for more, high-tonnage carbon content propositions has proven to be highly successful. USA Graphite Inc. (OTCBB: USGT) is a publicly traded US exploration company, focused on the acquisition, exploration and development of world class graphite properties in North America. USA Graphite is poised to be the only domestic (US) graphite supplier as the USA has been importing 100% of its supply for the past 5 years (USGS 2010). The company has significant holdings in Nevada, offering considerable potential for the discovery and development of large flake, high-grade graphite whereby mineralization is exposed at surface.

Sirius XM Radio Inc (NASDAQ: SIRI). U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) signed off on Liberty Media Corp's (NASDAQ:LMCA) plans to continue its takeover of the company. LMCA hopes to officially take the reins within 60 days, but has already appointed an interim CEO and launched a stock buyback program.

The smartphone market continues to grow at a phenomenal pace. When it comes to operating system, the smartphone market is dominated by Apple Inc.’s (NASDAQ:AAPL) iPhone and Google Inc.’s (NASDAQ:GOOG) Android. In terms of devices, the smartphone market is dominated by the iPhone and Samsung.

Essential Innovations Technology Corp. (PINKSHEETS: ESIV), a company engaged in the manufacturing, installation and distribution of geo exchange heat products and technology mainly in North America and western Canada, is seeing a huge rally in trading today, extending its gains for the week.

Accuray Incorporated (NASDAQ: ARAY), a manufacturer of image-guided radiosurgery devices, is sinking in mid-day trading today after the company gave a weak sales outlook. The company said that it expects second-quarter sales to be between $72 million and $75 million, which are significantly below the $106.4 million it reported for the same period in the previous year. The revenue outlook is also well below the consensus forecast of $93.8 million.

Research In Motion Limited (NASDAQ: RIMM), the maker of BlackBerry smartphones, is up sharply in mid-day trading today, reversing the losses from the last two trading sessions. RIMM is gaining momentum after the company this week expanded its patent agreement with InterDigital Inc. (NASDAQ: IDCC) to include IDCC’s 4G, LTE and LTE-Advanced technology. The development comes ahead of the launch of RIMM’s much-awaited BlackBerry 10 operating system later this month.

AmarantusBioSciences Inc. (OTCQB: AMBS), a development-stage biopharmaceutical company, is down sharply in mid-day trading today, extending its losses from the previous trading session. AMBS fell more than 11% in trading on Thursday. In today’s trading, AMBS is down 8.35% to $0.137 on volume of 10.03 million, which is nearly half of the daily average volume of 20.86 million.

World Moto Inc. (OTCQB: FARE), a manufacturer and supplier of taxi meters for the motorcycle taxi industry, is soaring in mid-day trading today, extending its gains from the previous trading sessions. At last check, FARE was trading 9.87% higher at $0.245 on volume of 25.61 million, which is nearly two times the daily average volume of 14.19 million. FARE has gained more than 40% in the last three trading sessions.

Direxion Daily Small Cap Bull 3X Shares (ETF) (NYSE: TNA) is up sharply in mid-day trading today, extending its gains for the week. At last check, TNA was trading 2.47% higher at $70.99 on volume of 570,282. The ETF rose to a 52-week high of $71 today. TNA has gained more than 17% this week.

The Charles Schwab Corporation (NYSE: SCHW) a provider of securities brokerage, banking and related financial services individuals and institutional clients, is up sharply in mid-day trading today. SCHW is currently trading 3.32% higher at $15.56 on volume of 6.88 million, which is below the daily average volume of 8.89 million. The stock has gained more than 8% in the last three trading sessions.

Groupon Inc. (NASDAQ: GRPN), the daily deals site, has edged higher in mid-day trading today, extending its gains for the week. GRPN is currently trading 1.66% higher at $5.20 on volume of 6.55 million, which is a third of the daily average volume of 19.06 million.

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts (NYSE: KKD), a retailer and wholesaler of doughnuts, complementary beverages and treats, and packaged sweets, is up sharply in mid-day trading today, extending its gains for the week. At last check, KKD was trading 7.53% higher at $10.85 on volume of 1.50 million, which is above the daily average volume of 1.39 million.

Alcatel Lucent SA (ADR) (NYSE: ALU), a France-based company providing networking and communications technology, products and services to service providers, enterprises and governments worldwide, is soaring in mid-day trading today, extending its gains for the week.

AMR Corporation (OTCQB: AAMRQ) 0.836 -0.023 (-2.68%).