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Advanced Cell Technology, Inc. (OTCQB: ACTC) a leader in the field of regenerative medicine, recently announced that it has reached a settlement agreement with CAMOFI and CAMZHN Master LDC resolving a lawsuit filed against ACT in the Supreme Court of New York relating to the conversion price of certain notes and the exercise price of certain warrants.

Piper Jaffray downgraded Quiksilver, Inc. (NYSE: ZQK), from Overweight to Neutral and maintained a $4.00 price target.

Facebook Inc. (NASDAQ:FB) has now become a massive database of nearly a seventh of the world’s total population. Most recently the online social networking giant Facebook Inc. (FB) has released a new search tool (Graph Search) for its users to search through the piles of information uploaded by the fans. The search tool is currently focused on people, places, photos, and interests.

Oi SA (ADR) (NYSE:OIBR) has secured a loan of BRL5.4 billion (USD2.65 billion) from the country’s development bank BNDES. The funding will be used to help Oi fulfil its investment plans until 2014, including the rollout of 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) technology.

Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CSCO) the world’s largest networking company, initiated a 1 percent equity investment in Parallels, a provider of hosting and cloud service enablement and desktop virtualization.

World Moto Inc. (OTC:FARE) shows neutral trend as the stock made a sharp movement in its latest trading session. It opened the session at $0.05 and remained in $0.03 and $0.05 price range during the session. The stock closed 35.34 percent lower at $0.0311. World Moto’s first resistance level is at $0.07. Upon breaching this level, the stock may go up to $0.10. World Moto manufactures and markets taxi meters. These meters are used by motorcycle taxis. The company also offers consulting services to corporate and government clients. World Moto is based out of Bangkok in Thailand.

AMR Corporation (OTC:AAMRQ) traded in the range of $1.16 and $1.49 during its latest trading session. The stock had opened at $1.47 and closed at $1.32, down 8.97 percent from its previous close of $1.45. AMR Corporation recorded the volume of 19.418 million shares. Its average daily trading volume stands at 6.363 million shares. Its MACD chart shows bullish trend and the stock may go as high as $1.60 in the coming sessions. Its first support level stands at $1.27, breaching this level, the stock may tumble to $1.13. AMR Corporation offers scheduled jet services.

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL), the maker of iPhones and iPads, is marginally lower in mid-day trading today. At last check, AAPL was down 0.70% to $499.17 on volume of 10.53 million, which is half of the daily average volume of 21.17 million. The stock is still up nearly 3% in the last three trading sessions.

Fifth Third Bancorp (NASDAQ: FITB), a regional bank based in Cincinnati, Ohio, is marginally higher in mid-day trading today, extending its gains from the previous trading session. FITB had gained nearly 5% on Thursday after the company reported its fourth-quarter financial results. FITB reported fourth-quarter net income of $390 million, or $0.43 per share, compared to $305 million, or $0.33 per share reported for the same period in the previous year.

BluForest Inc. (OTCQB: BLUF), a company focused on operating as a carbon offset marketing company, is soaring in mid-day trading today. At last check, BLUF was trading 20% higher at $0.120 on volume of 3,000, which is nearly a third of the daily average volume of 19,207.

Intel Corporation (NASDAQ: INTC), a designer and manufacturer of digital technology platforms, has fallen sharply in trading today even as the chipmaker reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings. The stock has slipped as the company’s outlook for the first quarter fell short of consensus forecast.

Micron Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: MU), a worldwide manufacturer and marketer of semiconductor devices, is continuing to rally in mid-day trading today. At last check, MU was trading 1.09% higher at $7.89 on volume of 14.48 million, which is more than half of the daily average volume of 25.17 million.

Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE: RAD), a retail drugstore chain in the U.S., is gaining in mid-day trading today, continuing its rally. RAD has been rallying since last week. The stock has finished higher in each of the previous eight trading sessions.

Applied Materials Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT), a provider of manufacturing equipment, services and software to the global semiconductor, flat panel display, solar photovoltaic (PV) and related industries, is up sharply in mid-day trading today, extending its gains for the week. AMAT has finished higher in each of the trading sessions this week.

Zippy Bags Inc. (OTC:ZPPB), a development-stage company focused on marketing snowboard carrying bags to snowboard stores and outdoor retailers in the Salt Lake City, Utah, has fallen sharply in mid-day trading today. At last check, ZPPB was down 29.60% to $0.195 on volume of 6.31 million, which is well above the daily average volume of 1.01 million.

New York (January 18th, 2013) - Office Depot Inc. (NYSE:ODP), a global supplier of office products and services, is up sharply in mid-day trading today. At last check, ODP was trading 2.84% higher at $4.35 on volume of 5.15 million, which is above the daily average volume of 4.99 million.

AMR Corp. (OTC:AAMRQ), the parent company of American Airlines, is down sharply in mid-day trading today, extending its losses from the previous trading session. At last check, AAMRQ was down 8.97% to $1.32 on volume of 6.89 million, which is below the daily average volume of 10.15 million.

The Goldfield Corporation (NYSE:GV) traded near highs without any major news. GV increased 20.42% to $ 2.89. The 52-week range for the stock is $0.25 and $ 3.05. The company, on Dec. 6, announced the election of John W. Davis III, 39, as President and chief executive officer of Southeast Power Corporation, its electrical construction subsidiary, effective January 1, 2013. The Goldfield Corporation (Goldfield) is engaged in electrical construction, including (the placement of fiber optic cable) and real estate development. The electrical construction operation serves electric utilities and industrial companies throughout much of the United States. The primary focus of the real estate operations has been on the development of condominium projects on the east coast of Florida.

Organovo Holdings Inc. (PINK:ONVO) recently revealed that it is working alongside Autodesk Inc. to create the very first 3D design software to use for bioprinting. The software will be used to control Organovo’s Novogen MMX bioprinter. “Autodesk is an excellent partner for Organovo in developing new software for 3D bioprinters,” stated Keith Murphy, Chairman and CEO of Organovo. “This relationship will lead to advances in bioprinting, including both greater flexibility and throughput internally, and the potential long-term ability for customers to design their own 3D tissues for production by Organovo.” Organovo Holdings, Inc. (Organovo), formerly Real Estate Restoration & Rental, Inc., is a development-stage company.

NorthStar Realty Finance Corp. (NYSE:NRF) stock closed its latest trading session at $7.81, up 2.49 percent from its previous close of $7.62. The stock shows bullish trend as it made the up move with trading volume of 2.289 million shares, in contrast to the average daily trading volume of 2.095 million shares. Its bullish trend is further confirmed by its MACD chart and the stock is also trading higher than its 6 days EMA of $7.61. NorthStar Realty Finance is a real estate investment trust. The company is based out of New York and deals in real estate debt products.

The bad credit personal loans market is growing and a company that seems to be a driving force is oneloansource.com. The company eliminates the stress of being having to go through an embarrassing credit check in order to access funds.

Standard Pacific Corp. (NYSE: SPF) shows neutral trend as the stock made a sharp movement in its latest trading session. It opened the session at $7.87 and remained in $7.78 and $8.10 price range during the session. The stock closed 2.56 percent higher at $8.00. Standard Pacific’s first support level is at $7.87. Upon breaching this level, the stock may go as low as $7.73. On the upside, its first resistance level is at $8.03. Standard Pacific is a diversified builder outfit. It deals in single family houses and is operational in various US markets including California and Texas.

Office Depot Inc. (NYSE: ODP) shows neutral trend as the stock made a sharp movement in its latest trading session. It opened the session at $4.04 and remained in $4.03 and $4.26 price range during the session. The stock closed 4.96 percent higher at $4.23. Office Depot’s first support level is at $3.96.

Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE: BSX) traded in the range of $6.46 and $6.66 during its latest trading session. The stock recorded the volume of 21.646 million shares, significantly higher than its average daily trading volume of 15.294 shares. Its up accompanied by high volume shows bullish trend, which is further confirmed by its MACD and EMA charts. The stock had opened at $6.47 and closed at $6.61, up 2.48 percent from its previous close of $6.45. The stock’s first resistance level is at $6.72. Boston Scientific is scheduled to announce its fourth quarter and full year financial numbers of January 29th.

AMR Corporation (OTCQB: AAMRQ) unveiled a new logo and exterior for its planes, including the already delivered Flagship Boeing 777-300ER aircraft set to fly on Jan. 31. In addition, American plans to continue taking delivery of new planes this year as part of its historic orders for 550 new aircraft.