Today, we have picked 12 stocks across sectors which have registered over 100% increase in trading volumes with strong price gains touching their 52-week highs last week. These stocks have registered significant increase in daily average trading volumes during the past five days compared with past one month daily average trading volumes, indicating a strong market interest. During last week these stocks have registered significant gains ranging from 11% to 64% with daily average trading volume in excess of 100,000.
|
Company Name |
Ticker |
Exchange |
Sector |
Market Cap |
Last Price |
Price Change (5-Day) |
Average Volume |
Average Volume |
Volume Change* |
52-Week High |
52-Week Low |
|
AVANIR Pharmaceuticals |
AVNR |
NASDAQ |
Healthcare |
1,897.0 |
11.04 |
63.8% |
30,649,310 |
7,171,203 |
327.4% |
13.09 |
2.62 |
|
Glimcher Realty Trust |
GRT |
NYSE |
Financial |
1,988.5 |
13.68 |
28.9% |
19,793,190 |
3,946,314 |
401.6% |
13.91 |
8.38 |
|
Sino-Global Shipping America |
SINO |
NASDAQ |
Industrial |
14.5 |
2.34 |
56.0% |
7,760,906 |
1,316,140 |
489.7% |
4.69 |
1.37 |
|
TG Therapeutics Inc |
TGTX |
NASDAQ |
Healthcare |
427.3 |
11.21 |
17.9% |
1,047,065 |
430,014 |
143.5% |
12.45 |
2.97 |
|
Emcore Corp |
EMKR |
NASDAQ |
Technology |
178.1 |
5.80 |
36.2% |
2,592,689 |
532,228 |
387.1% |
5.90 |
3.50 |
|
Vimicro International Corp |
VIMC |
NASDAQ |
Technology |
207.6 |
8.72 |
40.2% |
3,526,622 |
1,001,638 |
252.1% |
9.88 |
1.23 |
|
Calibre Mining Corp |
CXB |
TSXV |
Basic Materials |
24.7 |
0.13 |
31.6% |
1,036,432 |
456,984 |
126.8% |
0.14 |
0.03 |
|
Agios Pharmaceuticals |
AGIO |
NASDAQ |
Healthcare |
1,685.3 |
48.91 |
10.6% |
924,615 |
394,718 |
134.2% |
50.98 |
15.77 |
|
Apogee Enterprises Inc |
APOG |
NASDAQ |
Industrial |
1,184.2 |
40.65 |
13.9% |
361,709 |
144,524 |
150.3% |
42.00 |
28.28 |
|
Epiq Systems Inc |
EPIQ |
NASDAQ |
Technology |
622.4 |
17.29 |
16.5% |
573,455 |
173,335 |
230.8% |
18.07 |
11.68 |
|
Pro-Dex Inc |
PDEX |
NASDAQ |
Industrial |
11.7 |
2.79 |
30.4% |
1,078,279 |
185,570 |
481.1% |
3.94 |
1.84 |
|
Parkland Fuel Corp |
PKI |
TSX |
Energy |
1,668.3 |
22.24 |
11.0% |
532,726 |
241,338 |
120.7% |
23.46 |
17.40 |
Source: Bloomberg
Market Cap and Last Price are in their respective currencies
*Volume Change: 5-Day average volume over 30-Day average volume
Company Description
AVANIR Pharmaceuticals Inc (NASDAQ: AVNR)
AVANIR Pharmaceuticals Inc. develops, acquires, and markets treatments for central nervous system disorders, inflammation, and infectious diseases. The company develops treatments for pseudo bulbar affect, diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain, and other conditions. AVANIR out-licensed its monoclonal antibodies, and produces an over-the-counter treatment for cold sores.
Glimcher Realty Trust (NYSE: GRT)
Glimcher Realty Trust is a fully integrated, self-administered and self-managed real estate investment trust. The Trust owns leases, manages, acquires and develops enclosed regional malls, shopping centers and single tenant retail properties in the United States.
Sino-Global Shipping America Ltd (NASDAQ: SINO)
Sino-Global Shipping America Ltd. offers marine shipping agency services. The company handles handy size, panamax, capesize, roll-on and roll-off, and very large crude carrier class ships.
TG Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ: TGTX)
TG Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the acquisition, development and commercialization of innovative pharmaceutical products for the treatment of cancer and other underserved therapeutic needs. Currently, the company is developing two therapies targeting hematological malignancies, specifically, relapsed and refractory non-Hodgkins lymphoma.
Emcore Corp (NASDAQ: EMKR)
EMCORE Corporation offers a broad portfolio of products for the broadband, fiber optic, satellite and terrestrial solar power markets. The Company’s products include optical components and systems for high-speed data and telecommunications networks, cable television, and fiber-to-the-premises applications, and products for both satellite and terrestrial power generation.
Vimicro International Corp (NASDAQ: VIMC)
Vimicro International Corporation manufactures audio and video signal processing chips that enable multimedia communications and applications.
Calibre Mining Corp (TSXV: CXB)
Calibre Mining Corporation is an exploration company. The company explores and develops properties for precious and base metals in Nicaragua.
Agios Pharmaceuticals Inc (NASDAQ: AGIO)
Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc. discovers and develops therapeutics in the field of cancer metabolism. The company develops drugs focusing on glycolysis, fatty acid metabolism, and autophagy. Agios Pharmaceuticals operates in the United States.
Apogee Enterprises Inc (NASDAQ: APOG)
Apogee Enterprises, Inc. designs and develops value-added glass products, services, and systems. The company’s products include architectural glass, glass coatings for the electronics markets, and replacement auto glass. The company also provides building glass installation and replacement services. Apogee Enterprises operates around the world.
Epiq Systems Inc (NASDAQ: EPIQ)
EPIQ Systems, Inc. develops, markets, licenses, and supports proprietary software products for bankruptcy trustees on a national basis. The company also develops communications systems for business-to-business and enterprise-wide open file delivery.
Pro-Dex Inc (NASDAQ: PDEX)
Pro-Dex, Inc. desigs, develops and manufactures rotary drive systems for the medical device and dental industries, motion control software and hardware for industrial and scientific applications and fractional horsepower DC motors for aerospace, medical and military applications.
Parkland Fuel Corp (TSX: PKI)
Parkland Fuel Corporation is an independent marketer and distributor of fuels and lubricants with branches across Canada. The company manages a nationwide network of sales for retail, commercial, wholesale, and home heating fuel customers.
