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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.

Savvy retirement investors and advisers are discovering a little known niche of the finance market called Secondary Market Annuities. While annuities have been used for centuries as a means of steady cash flow, the Secondary Market Annuity is a relative newcomer to the financial landscape, and investors are taking notice.

In April 2012, the Social Security Trustees issued a report stating that the Social Security Trust Fund was expected to run out in 2033. Over the past few months though, this date has been moved forward by many experts as the economy deteriorates and low rates prevail.

According to statistics recently released, by the year 2030, 70 million Americans will be 65 years of age or older, making up 20-25% of the US population. While the average baby boomer is predicted to retire with $500,000-$1,000,000 in assets, in this low rate environment even $1M + can easily be outlived, even with modest annual spending. Only the extremely frugal or the extremely wealthy can afford to ignore the need for a continuing source of income into their retirement years, says Nathaniel Pulsifer, owner of AnuityAce.com.

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.

World Moto Inc. (OTCQB: FARE), a manufacturer and supplier of taxi meters for the motorcycle taxi industry, is soaring in mid-day trading today after the company on Monday announced that it selected its manufacturing partner for Moto-Meter. FARE selected Thailand-based SVI Public Company Ltd. as its manufacturing partner for production of Moto-Meter. The company said that the strategic decision enables it to scale production rapidly to meet demand for the device.

Superior Venture Corp. (OTCQB: SVEN), a company focused on the business of making films in China, is lower in mid-day trading today. At last check, SVEN was trading 2.55% lower at $0.0153 on volume of 11.10 million, which is below the daily average volume of 19.19 million.

Hassle Free Payday Loans, a leading provider of instant payday loan in the United States does not require any kind of credit check. The mission of this company is to meet the needs of loan applicants and to help them in times of emergency.

Velocity Shares 3x Inverse Silver ETN (NYSE: DSLV) is soaring in mid-day trading today, extending its gains from the previous trading sessions. DSLV, which seeks to replicate net of expenses three times the opposite (inverse) of the S&P GSCI Silver Index ER, has been rallying as silver prices have fallen sharply this week.

EDAP TMS S.A. (ADR) (NASDAQ: EDAP), a France-based company engaged in the development and marketing of the Ablatherm device, is continuing to rally in mid-day trading today. At last check, EDAP was trading 5% higher at $2.10 on volume of 262,521, which is four times the daily average volume of 65,108.

AMR Corp. (OTCQB: AAMRQ), the parent company of American Airlines, is down sharply in mid-day trading today, snapping a twelve-day winning streak. AAMRQ, which filed for bankruptcy last year, had been gaining momentum amid reports that the company was close to merging with US Airways Group Inc.