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Peregrine Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: PPHM), a biotechnology company engaged in the development of monoclonal antibodies for the treatment and diagnosis of cancer, is seeing a huge rally in trading today after the company provided an update on the initial review of its Phase II NSCLC trial. The company said that the results of the extensive internal review indicate that discrepancies are isolated to the placebo and 1 mg/kg t.

CombiMatrix Corp. (NASDAQ: CBMX), a molecular diagnostics company operating primarily in the field of genetic analysis and molecular diagnostics, is soaring in mid-day trading today after the company announced that it expects to post record volumes of prenatal testing in the fourth quarter and year-ended December 31, 2012. The company said that preliminary annual growth rates of 172% and 171% were achieved for billable prenatal tests in the quarter and the full year, respectively.

Uni-Pixel Inc. (NASDAQ: UNXL), a production-stage company engaged in the delivery of Performance Engineered Film (PEF) to the display, touch screen and flexible electronic markets, is up sharply in mid-day trading today, extending its gains from last week. At last check, UNXL was trading 3.13% higher at $17.48 on volume of 1.57 million, which is nearly three times the daily average volume of 553,045. UNXL has gained nearly 28% in the last three trading sessions.

Verastem Inc. (NASDAQ: VSTM), a biopharmaceutical company engaged in the discovery and development of drugs for treatment of cancer, is up sharply in mid-day trading today. At last check, VSTM was trading 6.89% higher at $11.01 on volume of 20,752, which is less than half of the daily average volume of 50,622. VSTM has gained more than 11% in the last three trading sessions.

Walter Investment Management Corp. (AMEX: WAC), a fee-based business services provider to the residential mortgage industry, is up sharply in mid-day trading today after the company announced a definitive agreement to acquire residential mortgage servicing platform of MetLife Bank N.A., which is located in Irving, Texas. WAC noted that the assets it is acquiring from MetLife Bank do not include any mortgage loans or mortgage servicing rights.

Nationstar Mortgage Holdings Inc. (NYSE: NSM), a company engaged in the servicing of residential mortgage loans in the U.S., is soaring in mid-day trading today after the company agreed to acquire mortgage servicing assets from Bank of America Corporation (NYSE: BAC). The company’s subsidiary signed a definitive agreement to acquire nearly $215 billion in residential mortgage servicing rights, as measured by unpaid principal balance as of November 30, 2012, from Bank of America. The transaction will help NSM expand its customer base.

IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX), an entertainment technology company specializing in motion picture technologies and presentations, is up sharply in mid-day trading today, extending its gains from last week. IMAX had finished higher in each of the trading sessions last week.

World Moto Inc. (OTCQB: FARE), a manufacturer and supplier of taxi meters for the motorcycle product industry, is soaring in mid-day trading today, extending its gains from last week. FARE had finished higher in each of the trading sessions last week.

Advanced Cell Technology Inc. (OTCQB: ACTC), a biotechnology company focusing on the development and commercialization of human embryonic, induced pluripotency, and adult stem cell technology, is rallying in trading today, extending its gains from last week.

USA Graphite Inc. (OTCQB: USGT), an exploration company engaged in the acquisition, exploration and development of world-class graphite properties in North America, is gaining in mid-day trading today after the company last Friday informed shareholders regarding its activities in selecting the location of a high-quality Canadian project for a potential acquisition.

Peregrine Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: PPHM), a biotechnology company engaged in the development of monoclonal antibodies for the treatment and diagnosis of cancer, is seeing a huge rally in trading today after the company provided an update on the initial review of its Phase II NSCLC trial. The company said that the results of the extensive internal review indicate that discrepancies are isolated to the placebo and 1 mg/kg t.

CombiMatrix Corp. (NASDAQ: CBMX), a molecular diagnostics company operating primarily in the field of genetic analysis and molecular diagnostics, is soaring in mid-day trading today after the company announced that it expects to post record volumes of prenatal testing in the fourth quarter and year-ended December 31, 2012. The company said that preliminary annual growth rates of 172% and 171% were achieved for billable prenatal tests in the quarter and the full year, respectively.

Uni-Pixel Inc. (NASDAQ: UNXL), a production-stage company engaged in the delivery of Performance Engineered Film (PEF) to the display, touch screen and flexible electronic markets, is up sharply in mid-day trading today, extending its gains from last week. At last check, UNXL was trading 3.13% higher at $17.48 on volume of 1.57 million, which is nearly three times the daily average volume of 553,045. UNXL has gained nearly 28% in the last three trading sessions.

Verastem Inc. (NASDAQ: VSTM), a biopharmaceutical company engaged in the discovery and development of drugs for treatment of cancer, is up sharply in mid-day trading today. At last check, VSTM was trading 6.89% higher at $11.01 on volume of 20,752, which is less than half of the daily average volume of 50,622. VSTM has gained more than 11% in the last three trading sessions.

Walter Investment Management Corp. (AMEX: WAC), a fee-based business services provider to the residential mortgage industry, is up sharply in mid-day trading today after the company announced a definitive agreement to acquire residential mortgage servicing platform of MetLife Bank N.A., which is located in Irving, Texas. WAC noted that the assets it is acquiring from MetLife Bank do not include any mortgage loans or mortgage servicing rights.

Nationstar Mortgage Holdings Inc. (NYSE: NSM), a company engaged in the servicing of residential mortgage loans in the U.S., is soaring in mid-day trading today after the company agreed to acquire mortgage servicing assets from Bank of America Corporation (NYSE: BAC). The company’s subsidiary signed a definitive agreement to acquire nearly $215 billion in residential mortgage servicing rights, as measured by unpaid principal balance as of November 30, 2012, from Bank of America. The transaction will help NSM expand its customer base.

IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX), an entertainment technology company specializing in motion picture technologies and presentations, is up sharply in mid-day trading today, extending its gains from last week. IMAX had finished higher in each of the trading sessions last week.

Spousal discounts are a common feature in many financial businesses. However it is still unusual, even in our current liberal society, for businesses to extend these discounts to same sex couples. For the most part these discounts are restricted to people who have been legally married, or at least cohabiting heterosexual couples. However some socially progressive companies are refusing to discriminate against gay people, and extending the same privileges to same sex couples as they would to heterosexual partners.

It seems like everyone in North Carolina is jumping on the mortgage refinancing bandwagon. Maybe you're thinking about it yourself? After all, with rates as low as they are, the promise of lowering your monthly payments, sometimes significantly, is a great attraction for many homeowners.

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Since before the days of the Pharaoh’s, gold has captivated the imagination of mankind. Its incorruptible nature that does not tarnish over time and its peculiar glowing property has given it a significance that has lasted into the modern age. This rare metal has been the standard upon which all value was once based, and it’s value is set to reach a record high this year, according to the Gold experts at Invest In Gold.

Accounting and finance is an often overlooked element of business. It is an area that is particularly neglected by new entrepreneurs. In the excitement of starting a business, the fundamentals are forgotten. However it is extremely unwise to neglect to pay proper attention to accounting. A business will succeed or fail on the strength of the accounts.

AmarantusBioScience, Inc. (OTCQB: AMBS), a biotechnology company developing treatments and diagnostics for diseases associated with neurodegeneration and apoptosis centered around its patented anti-apoptosis therapeutic protein MANF, announced that President & CEO Gerald Commissiong will make a corporate presentation at Biotech Showcase 2013 on Wednesday January 9, 2013 at 9:00am PST at the Parc 55 Wyndham Hotel in San Francisco, CA. “The presentations scheduled the week of the healthcare industry’s largest annual congregation of key decision makers in San Francisco will provide an ideal platform to introduce Amarantus to the broader investment community and biopharmaceutical executives,” said Gerald E. Commissiong, President & CEO.

Zynga Inc. (NASDAQ: ZNGA) shows bullish trend as the stock made a sharp movement in its latest trading session. It opened the session at $2.43 and remained in $2.42 and $2.69 price range during the session. The stock closed 9.13 percent higher at $2.63. Zynga’s first resistance level is at $3.25. Upon breaching this level, the stock may go as high as $5.00.

Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) stock closed its latest trading session at $63.50, down 1.47 percent from its previous close of $64.45, with high volumes. Its latest trading volume has been recorded at 13.801 million shares, in contrast to the average daily trading volume of 12.352 million shares. The stock opened the session at $64.10 and touched its highest price point at $64.35. Qualcomm stock’s lowest price point for the session stood at $63.22. The stock’s MACD chart shows bullish trend and the stock may test its first resistance level at $64.51. Qualcomm develops and markets digital communication services and devices. The company also deals in licensing of its intellectual property.