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Gastar Exploration, Ltd. (NYSE:GST) announced that Gastar Exploration USA, Inc., the wholly-owned subsidiary of Gastar, has declared a monthly cash dividend on its 8.625% Series A Preferred Stock (Series A Preferred Stock) for April 2013.

Groupon, Inc. (NASDAQ:GRPN) has partnered with ASUS to launch a brand new ASUS MeMO Pad. The ASUS MeMO Pad with 7-inch display and 10-finger multi-touch will be available exclusively on Groupon Goods April 6. Sweetening the deal, the ASUS MeMO Pad comes bundled with a Wilsons genuine leather case for $159.99; a 20% discount on the MSRP of the combined items.

Federal National Mortgage Association (OTC:FNMA) (Fannie Mae) provides liquidity and stability support services in the secondary mortgage market in the United States.

Nestle SA Reg Shs. Ser. B Spons (ADR) (OTC Pink: NSRGY) traded at $ 72.56 in the last session, which is -0.62 (-0.85%). The stock has a Range of 71.58 - 72.57. The stock has a 52 week low and high of 55.50 - 73.90 respectively. The stock has a Market Cap of 235.99B. The stock traded a volume of 2.27M. The stock has a 30 day average volume of 548,382.00.

Goff Corporation's (OTC:GOFF) wholly owned subsidiary Golden Glory Resources Inc. has reached an agreement to acquire additional leases in the Marmato region, Caldas District, Colombia. The leases, known as the Gavia Properties, are reported to offer multimillion ounce, large tonnage, bulk mineable targets with potential up to three grams of gold per ton average.

Personalloans123, a personal loan company based in Pinetown, South Africa has announced its online personal loan services available for customers in the country. The company offers easy ways to avail a personal loan. The company takes into account the glitches people undergo while availing a loan and has come up with a better online loan scheme to make the process of availing loans a hassle-free experience.

Groupon Inc. (NASDAQ: GRPN) traded in the range of $5.60 and $5.92 during its latest trading session. The stock had opened at $5.63 and is at $5.89, up 2.79 percent from its previous close of $5.73, with above average shares volume. Groupon has traded 5.823 million shares so far and its MACD chart shows bullish trend. The stock may go as high as $6.05 level in the coming trading sessions. Groupon’s first support level is at $5.65.

Red Giant Entertainment Inc. (OTCQB: REDG) opened at $0.01 and oscillated in the range of $0.01 and $0.02 in the latest trading session. It is currently at $0.0159, up 45.87 percent from its previous close. Red Giant Entertainment has traded 20.030 million shares so far in this session. The stock shows bullish trend and the stock’s first resistance level is at $0.025. Upon breaching this level, the stock may touch $0.03. On the downside, it may slip to $0.018.

Bio Matrix Scientific Group Inc. (OTC:BMSN) stock is at $0.0050, down 9.09 percent from its previous close of $0.01. The stock opened the session at $0.01 and it has traded 91.084 million shares so far. Bio Matrix Scientific Group’s average daily volume stands at 65K shares. The company commands market capitalization of $5.99 million.

Goff Corp (OTCQB: GOFF) is trading in the range of $0.58 and $0.62 in its current trading session. The stock recorded the volume of 11.70 million shares so far, in comparison its average daily trading volume of 32.46 million shares. The stock opened at $0.58 and is currently at $0.577, up 0.35 percent from its previous close of $0.57. Goff Corp. has its first resistance level at $0.61 while it faces the support at $0.55. If the stock breaches this level, it may go touch $0.53.

AMR Corporation (OTCQB: AAMRQ) stock is at $3.32, down 6.74 percent from its previous close of $3.56. However, its today’s volume of 4.238 million shares is lower than its usual trading volume of 14.727 million shares. The stock opened the session at $3.42 which is also its highest price point for the session. AMR Corporation’s lowest price point for the session stood at $3.18. The stock’s MACD chart shows neutral trend in the short term. Its first support level is at $3.15.

Federal National Mortgage Association (OTCQB: FNMA) shows neutral trend as the stock made downward movement in its latest trading session. It opened the session at $0.82 and remained in $0.78 and $0.90 price range during the session. The stock is 1.56 percent lower at $0.84. Federal National Mortgage’s first support level is at $0.82.

Diamondrock Hospitality Co. (NYSE:DRH) announced that it raised $102 million through two separate secured, non-recourse financings with different lenders.

The board of directors of KB Home (NYSE:KBH) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $.025 per share on the Company's common stock, payable on May 16, 2013 to stockholders of record on May 2, 2013.

The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE: HIG) had its target price upped by Barclays Capital from $22.00 to $25.00 in a report released.

Orbitz Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:OWW) and American Airlines, a wholly owned subsidiary of AMR Corporation announced that they have reached an agreement to resolve all litigation between them. The settlement requires review and approval by the court presiding over AMR Corporation`s restructuring. At this time, neither company will have further comment.

Echo Automotive, Inc. (OTC:ECAU), a developer of technologies enabling the cost effective conversion of existing fleet vehicles into fuel efficient hybrids and plug-in hybrids, is very pleased to announce the completion of a private placement offering of one million shares to provide working capital for the Company.

Freddie Mac (OTC:FMCC) released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS), showing average fixed mortgage rates dipping for the week amid recent data which indicates the manufacturing industry is slowing. The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has seesawed around 3.5 percent for the past two months, providing ongoing help to the housing recovery.

Federal National Mortgage Association (OTC:FNMA) releases February 2013 monthly summary. Fannie Mae’s Book of Business decreased at a compound annualized rate of 1.7 percent in February. Fannie Mae’s Gross Mortgage Portfolio declined at a compound annualized rate of 27.2 percent in February.

Radian Group Inc. (NYSE:RDN) traded in the range of $9.75 and $10.15 during its latest trading session. The stock had opened at $9.90 and is at $10.03, up 1.87 percent from its previous close of $9.85, with average shares volume. Radian Group has traded 5.2 million shares so far and its MACD chart shows bullish trend. The stock may go as high as $10.35 level in the coming trading sessions. Its first support level is at $9.95.

Merck & Co. Inc. (NYSE:MRK) traded in the range of $45.01 and $45.88 during its latest trading session. The stock had opened at $45.35 and is currently at $45.10, down 0.56 percent from its previous close of $45.36. Merck & Co recorded the volume of 6.844 million shares, in comparison to its average daily trading volume of 16.529 million shares, thus showing netural trend.

Best Buy Co. Inc. (NYSE:BBY) opened at $21.72 and oscillated in the range of $21.71 and $24.57 in the latest trading session, which is also its 52 weeks high price point. It is at $24.41, up 12.73 percent from its previous close of $21.65. Best Buy shows bullish trend and the stock’s first resistance level is at $24.65. Upon breaching this level, the stock may touch $24.80.

Octagon 88 Resources Inc. (OTC:OCTX) is trading in the range of $7.15 and $7.65 during its latest trading session, creating its new 52 weeks high. The stock recorded the volume of 300k shares, significantly higher than its average daily trading volume of 62k shares. Its upward movement accompanied by high volume shows bullish trend, which is further confirmed by its MACD and EMA charts.

iShares MSCI Japan Index (NYSE:EWJ) traded in the range of $10.85 and $10.92 during its latest trading session. The fund had opened at $10.86 and is at $10.87, up 3.82 percent from its previous close of $10.47. iShares MSCI Japan recorded the volume of 27.964 million units. Its average daily trading volume stands at 33.184 million units.

Federal National Mortgage Association (OTC:FNMA) shows neutral trend as the stock made a sharp downward movement in its latest trading session. It opened the session at $0.87 and remained in $0.81 and $0.89 price range during the session. The stock is 2.91 percent lower at $0.87. Federal National Mortgage’s first support level is at $0.85. Upon breaching this level, the stock may go as low as $0.83. On the upside, its first resistance level is at $0.91. The stock has traded 8.787 million shares so far, in comparison to its regular trading volume of 17.697 million shares.