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Facebook Inc. (NASDAQ: FB), the social networking giant, is down sharply in mid-day trading today, extending its losses from the previous trading sessions. FB is currently trading 1.46% lower at $25.67 on volume of 28.84 million, which is well below the daily average volume of 73.88 million. FB has fallen more than 4% in the last three trading sessions.

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL), the maker of iPhones and iPad, is marginally lower in mid-day trading today, tracking losses in the broad market. At last check, AAPL was trading 0.60% lower at $511.95 on volume of 5.04 million, which is nearly a quarter of the daily average volume of 21.86 million.

Schweitzer-Mauduit International Inc. (NYSE: SWM), a multinational diversified producer of specialty papers, is marginally lower in mid-day trading today. At last check, SWM was trading 0.03% lower at $38.97 on volume of 36,094, which is nearly a quarter of the daily average volume of 148,082.

Vical Incorporated (NASDAQ: VICL), a researcher and developer of biopharmaceutical-based products based on DNA delivery technologies for the prevention and treatment of serious or life-threatening diseases, is down sharply in mid-day trading today, extending its losses from the previous trading sessions.

Canadian Solar Inc. (NASDAQ: CSIQ), a designer, developer and manufacturer of solar wafers, cells and solar module products that convert sunlight into electricity for a variety of uses, is up sharply in mid-day trading today. CSIQ is gaining momentum after the company announced the completion of purchase of two solar projects totaling 24 MW (DC) from SunEdison Power Canada Inc. The company also has the ability to complete a purchase of two more utility-scale solar power projects in Ontario, and an option to acquire a fifth solar project at a later date, subject to certain contractual conditions.

AEternaZentaris Inc. (NASDAQ: AEZS), a late-stage drug development company specializing in oncology and endocrine therapy, is soaring in mid-day trading today after the company announced that it has been granted a Special Protocol Assessment (SPA) by the U.S. FDA for Phase 3 registration trial in endometrial cancer with AEZS-108. Juergen Engel, Ph. D., President and CEO of AEZS, said that he is pleased with the agreement with the FDA which provides the company with a clearly defined development and regulatory pathway for AEZS-108 in endometrial cancer.

Questcor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(NASDAQ: QCOR) 27.78 -2.12 (-7.09%). Range 27.35 - 29.78. 52 week 17.25 - 58.91. Questcor Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (QCOR) plunged in trade amid reports that Blue Cross Blue Shield had denied coverage of its top-selling drug, Acthar.

Research In Motion Limited (USA) (NASDAQ: RIMM) 11.76 -0.06 (-0.55%) The company’s new BlackBerry 10 handsets will be unveiled at the end of January, so by the time spring arrives, retailers could be offering those handsets at a discount. Research In Motion Limited will experience lower profit margins next spring due to handset discounting.

Horizons BetPro S&P500 VIX Short Term (TSX: HVU) 6.90 +0.68 (10.93%). Range 6.69 - 7.75, 52 week 4.78 - 198.60, Vol / Avg. - 2.66M/1.39M. Mkt cap 19.89M.

Astex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASTX)2.87 +0.11 (3.99%) AstexPharma (ASTX) was higher on volume in its previous trading session following a publication in the American Academy of Pediatricsoffical journal earlier in the week highlighting the effectiveness of decitabine (trade name Dacogen) in relapsed neuroblastoma.

Hori. Beta. NYMEX Cr. Oil Bl. Pl. (ETF) (TSX: HOU) 4.34 +0.25 (6.11%). Range 4.23 - 4.34. 52 week 3.51 - 7.69. Vol / Avg. - 4.30M/240.00. Mkt cap 269.49M .

Telstra Corporation Limited (ADR) (PINKSHEETS: TLSYY) Telstra technology predictions for 2013 - Smartphones that can be used as credit cards, virtual medical check-ups and remote home monitoring using a personal device are some of the exciting technologies expected to take off in 2013, according to Dr Hugh Bradlow, Telstra Chief Technology Officer. Telstra Corporation Limited (Telstra) telecommunications and information services company providing telecommunications and information services for domestic and international customers.

Garb-Oil & Power Corporation (PINKSHEETS: GARB), a company engaged in the manufacture and sale of equipment and products to the waste processing, energy, and recycling industries in the U.S., is seeing significant activity in mid-day trading today. At last check, GARB was trading flat at $0.0001 on volume of 626.77 million, which is substantially above the daily average volume of 8.43 million.

Poseidon Concepts (PINKSHEETS: POOSF), a company engaged in renting fracturing fluid handling tanks mainly used in well completion operations in the oil and natural gas industry in western Canada and the U.S., is sinking in mid-day trading today after the company announced that it formed a special committee to review and assess its business processes and controls. POOSF also suspended its future dividends and announced Board and managerial changes.

Amarantus BioSciences Inc. (OTCQB: AMBS), a development stage biotechnology company engaged in the discovery and development of therapeutic proteins and biologics for the treatment of brain disorders, is rallying in mid-day trading today, extending its gains for the week.

Southridge Enterprises Inc. (PINKSHEETS: SRGE), a company engaged in the acquisition, exploration and development of gold and silver mines in Mexico, is up sharply in mid-day trading today, reversing some of the losses from the previous trading session.

World Moto Inc. (OTCQB: FARE), a manufacturer and supplier of taxi meters for the motorcycle taxi industry, has edged higher in trading today, extending its gains for the week. FARE is gaining today after the company late Wednesday unveiled a roadmap to professionalize the $500 billion worldwide motorcycle taxi industry.

AMR Corporation (OTCQB: AAMRQ) 0.810 +0.040 (5.18%) The company reported last week it has won bankruptcy court approval to enter into a new labor contract with its pilots. AAMRQ continues being one of the most active stocks on the OTC markets AMR Corporation (AMR) operates in the airline industry. The Company’s principal subsidiary is American Airlines, Inc. (American).

Cellceutix Corp (OTCQB: CTIX) 2.42 +0.20 (9.01%) CTIX has been gaining momentum after an article published in the New York Times over the weekend heralded p53 drugs as the new age in cancer research. Leo Ehrlich, CEO of CTIX, said on Monday that he is pleased to see such a high profile article being written on the game changing impact that a p53 drug can have on treating cancers.

Net Profits Ten Inc (OTCQB: FARE) 0.163 +0.034 (26.36%) Net Profits Ten Inc. surged this morning to the current high of day of $.163. Trading at an intraday of $.163 (+26.36%) with over 28.4 million shares traded. FARE states - we were incorporated on March 24, 2008 in the State of Nevada. We are focused on marketing and distributing user-friendly interactive yearbook software for the military. We have been doing business as Mil Yearbook. Our offices are currently located at: 7956 Gen Luna Street, Quiapo Metro, Manila, Philippines. We are in the business of marketing and distributing user-friendly interactive yearbook software for the military.

Sodastream International Ltd (NASDAQ: SODA) 44.57 +1.40 (3.24%) Alexa.com reports that web traffic is up 110% in the last month and their traffic graph show roughly a 200% increase over last December. More people searching, more people on the website should translate into more sales. SODA appears to be a popular Christmas gift.

Limelight Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: LLNW) 2.35 +0.11 (4.91%) The company announced that OwnZones Media Network, an innovative digital content marketplace at www.OwnZones.com, has deployed Limelight’s online video platform (OVP) to seamlessly deliver its growing inventory of video content through the premium subscription site.

Nestle SA (ADR) (PINKSHEETS: NSRGY), the Switzerland-based consumer goods company, is marginally higher in mid-day trading today. At last check, NSRGY was trading 0.24% higher at $65.45 on volume of 117,936, which is well below the daily average volume of 601,075.

AMR Corp. (OTCQB: AAMRQ), the parent company of American Airlines, is up sharply in mid-day trading today. At last check, AAMRQ was trading 3.90% higher at $0.800 on volume of 1.41 million. Despite the sharp rise in trading today, AAMRQ has fallen nearly 7% in the last three trading sessions.

Cellceutix Corp. (OTCQB: CTIX), an early-stage developmental biopharmaceutical company that has acquired exclusive rights to eight different pharmaceutical compound candidates, is soaring in mid-day trading today, extending its gains from the previous trading sessions.