From: Market News Video on Wed, Jul 06 2011 11:32 PM

In trading on Wednesday, trucking shares were relative leaders, up on the day by about 1.9%. Leading the group were shares of Arkansas Best (ABFS), up about 7.8% and shares of Con-way (CNW) up about 5% on the day.

From: Market News Video on Wed, Jul 06 2011 11:32 PM

The Zacks Micro Cap Portfolio ETF (PZI) is seeing unusually high volume in afternoon trading Wednesday, with over 3.1 million shares traded versus three month average volume of about 28,000. Shares of PZI were down about 0.2% on the day.

From: Market News Video on Wed, Jul 06 2011 11:32 PM

In trading on Wednesday, the Junior Gold Miners ETF (GDXJ) is outperforming other ETFs, up about 2.7% on the day. Components of that ETF showing particular strength include shares of Timmins Gold CORP.

From: Market News Video on Wed, Jul 06 2011 11:32 PM

It was another day of light trading on Wall Street, as markets continued to inch higher, despite a dip in the ISM non-manufacturing index which fell to 53.3 in June. Economists had expected that number to fall to 54.0.

From: Market News Video on Fri, Jul 01 2011 9:03 PM

This morning, MFA Financial (MFA) declared its quarterly dividend of 25 cents per share, an increase of about 6% over its prior dividend. Based on the current stock price, investors can expect a yield of about 12.4% going forward.

From: Market News Video on Fri, Jul 01 2011 9:03 PM

The markets continued to rally on Wall Street, despite a dismal jobs report out this morning. The Labor Department reporting first time filings for unemployment benefits fell to 428,000, for the week ending June 25th.

From: Market News Video on Fri, Jul 01 2011 9:03 PM

AstraZeneca (AZN) said today regulators in Japan have approved its acid reflux and ulcer treatment Nexium. AstraZeneca will launch the drug in Japan in the second half of the year.

From: Market News Video on Fri, Jul 01 2011 9:03 PM

University of Phoenix parent Apollo Group (APOL) reported a gain in fiscal third quarter earnings late yesterday. Profits rose to $212.4 million, or $1.51 per share, from $179.3 million, or $1.18 per share, in last years third quarter.

From: Market News Video on Fri, Jul 01 2011 9:03 PM

Health Management Associates (HMA) said today it has agreed to acquire the assets of Mercy Health Partners, a subsidiary of Catholic Health Partners. Health Management Associates will acquire or lease seven of Mercys hospitals in east Tennessee for about $525 million.

From: Market News Video on Fri, Jul 01 2011 9:03 PM

Education technology company Blackboard (BBBB) said today it has agreed to be acquired by an investor group led by affiliates of Providence Equity Partners, in an all-cash transaction valued at about $1.64 billion, plus the assumption of $130 million in debt. Blackboard shareholders wil...

From: Market News Video on Fri, Jul 01 2011 9:03 PM

Darden Restaurants (DRI) posted fiscal fourth quarter earnings after the close of trading yesterday. The parent to Olive Garden, Red Lobster and LongHorn Steakhouse said profits rose to $137.4 million, or $0.99 per share, from $115.6 million, or $0.80 per share, in last years fourth qua...

From: Market News Video on Fri, Jul 01 2011 9:03 PM

Stocks are poised for gains today that would wrap up one of the best weeks of trading in about a year. The SPDR S&P 500 (SPY) is trading up slightly Friday morning.

From: Market News Video on Fri, Jul 01 2011 9:03 PM

Nortel Networks announced the winning bidders of its remaining 6,000 patents and patent applications late yesterday. The company, which filed for bankruptcy in 2009, said a consortium of bidders won a multi-day auction with a purchase price of $4.5 billion.

From: Market News Video on Fri, Jul 01 2011 9:03 PM

This morning, Credit Suisse lowered its EPS estimates on shares of Lam Research (LRCX) through 2012 as capex spending is expected to slow across the industry. With the lower earnings estimates, Credit Suisse maintained its outperform rating, but set a new price target of $60 per share.

From: Market News Video on Fri, Jul 01 2011 9:03 PM

This morning, UBS raised its price target on shares of First Solar (FSLR) to $170 as the company has increased its earnings visibility. With the higher price target, UBS increased its EPS estimates and reiterated its buy rating.

From: Market News Video on Fri, Jul 01 2011 9:03 PM

Turning today to week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, the largest outflow was seen in the Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLI), which shed 8 million shares, or a 7.0% decrease week over week. Among the largest underlying compon...

From: Market News Video on Fri, Jul 01 2011 9:03 PM

Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, the largest inflow was seen in the iShares Gold Trust (IAU), which added 5.9 million shares, or a 1.3% increase week over week. And on a percentage change basis, the ETF with ...

From: Market News Video on Fri, Jul 01 2011 9:03 PM

In trading on Friday, the Wireless HOLDRS ETF (WMH) is outperforming other ETFs, up about 2.3% on the day. Components of that ETF showing particular strength include shares of Motorola Mobility Holdings (MMI), up about 4.1% and shares of Crown Castle International (CCI), up about 3.1% o...

From: Market News Video on Fri, Jul 01 2011 9:03 PM

The Dynamic Pharmaceuticals Portfolio ETF (PJP) is seeing unusually high volume in afternoon trading Friday, with over 3.4 million shares traded versus three month average volume of about 54,000. Shares of PJP were up about 0.7% on the day.

From: Market News Video on Fri, Jul 01 2011 9:03 PM

In trading on Friday, precious metals shares were relative laggards, down on the day by about 2.1%. Helping drag down the group were shares of Anoorag Resources (ANO), off about 8.7% and shares of Rubicon Minerals (RBY) off about 4.8% on the day.