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Lexicon Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: LXRX), a biopharmaceutical company engaged in the discovery and development of treatments for human disease, is soaring in mid-day trading today. At last check, LXRX was trading 14.21% higher at $2.18 on volume of 4.14 million, which is significantly above the daily average volume of 877,038.

Chimera Investment Corporation (NYSE: CIM), a specialty finance company that invests directly or indirectly in residential mortgage-backed securities, residential mortgage loans, commercial loans, real estate-related securities and various asset classes, is marginally higher in mid-day trading today.

Research In Motion Limited (NASDAQ: RIMM), the maker of BlackBerry smartphones, is marginally lower in mid-day trading today. At last check, RIMM was trading 0.17% lower at $11.77 on volume of 13.45 million, which is a little over a quarter of the daily average volume of 50.45 million.

Yingli Green Energy Holding Co. Ltd. (ADR) (NYSE: YGE), a China-based vertically integrated photovoltaic product manufacturer worldwide, is gaining in mid-day trading today, reversing some of the losses from the previous two trading sessions.

Lincoln National Corporation (NYSE: LNC), a holding company operating as a multiple insurance and retirement businesses through subsidiary companies, is gaining in trading today. At last check, LNC was trading 1.07% higher at $25.50 on volume of 461,681, which is well below the daily average volume of 2.55 million. Despite the gains today, LNC has fallen nearly 1% in the last three trading sessions.

Suntech Power Holdings Co. Ltd. (ADR) (NYSE: STP), a solar energy company engaged in the design, development, manufacturing and marketing of photovoltaic (PV) products, is up sharply in mid-day trading today, extending its gains from last week.

Lexicon Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: LXRX), a biopharmaceutical company engaged in the discovery and development of treatments for human disease, is soaring in mid-day trading today. At last check, LXRX was trading 14.21% higher at $2.18 on volume of 4.14 million, which is significantly above the daily average volume of 877,038.

Chimera Investment Corporation (NYSE: CIM), a specialty finance company that invests directly or indirectly in residential mortgage-backed securities, residential mortgage loans, commercial loans, real estate-related securities and various asset classes, is marginally higher in mid-day trading today.

Research In Motion Limited (NASDAQ: RIMM), the maker of BlackBerry smartphones, is marginally lower in mid-day trading today. At last check, RIMM was trading 0.17% lower at $11.77 on volume of 13.45 million, which is a little over a quarter of the daily average volume of 50.45 million.

When the HAMP (home affordable modification program) plan was first developed in 2008, its goal was to help struggling homeowners come up with a way to lower their mortgage payments through loan modification. So what is HAMP modification? It is a program that makes changes to, or modifies, the original mortgage loan. There are many different kinds of HAMP plans for people from all walks of life, and because of HAMP, many of them have been able to keep their homes, rather than be foreclosed on. There are certain eligibility requirements for the program, including having taken out the original mortgage on or before Jan. 1, 2009; being able to offer proof of financial hardship; and producing documentation of income indicating a new, reduced payment will be affordable. In its first incarnation, the homeowner had to live on the premises for which he was requesting assistance; that is no longer the case. The property owner can request help for a property he rents or a second home now. So long as the property has not been condemned and the owner has not been convicted of a felony in the past 10 years, he may be able to qualify for HAMP assistance.

The tools necessary for researching reputable loan modification companies are a telephone and a computer that has Internet access. Using either of these, check into whether or not a business has good credentials and accreditation. Contact the Better Business Bureau, the Federal Trade Commission, or the state attorney general’s office to learn of any complaints against a particular company. If a company advertises that anyone can get a loan modification through employing its services, it’s likely to be a fraudulent company. Be sure to enquire about the cost of the service. The federal loan modification plan commands that loan modification service be done for no cost to the homeowner, so if a business quotes a specific price, it’s trying to run a scam. To further ascertain the loan modification company’s legitimacy, request an explanation of the services it offers in writing and be sure to read the fine print. Loan modification con artists rely on the fear and uncertainty of troubled homeowners to trick them out of their money, so take time to thoroughly read through the document.

Many Floridians have a new car on their shopping list this year. This time of year has traditionally been a popular one for buying a new car as many auto makers pull out the stops on discounts, credits, and preferred financing.

Lincoln National Corporation (NYSE: LNC) opened at $25.21 and oscillated in the range of $19.04 and $27.54 in the current trading session. It closed at $25.23, down 0.83 percent from its previous close of $25.44. Lincoln National Corporation shows bullish trend and the stock’s first resistance level is at $25.74. Upon breaching this level, the stock may touch $26.50.

AMR Corporation (OTCQB: AAMRQ) stock closed its latest trading session at $0.7909, up 0.11 percent from its previous close of $0.79, with low volumes. Its latest trading volume has been recorded at 2.35 million shares, in contrast to the average daily trading volume of 3.313 million shares. The stock opened the session at $0.79 and touched its highest price point at $0.8079.

Nestle (PINKSHEETS: NSRGY) opened at $65.52 and oscillated in the range of $65.15 and $65.63 in the current trading session. It closed at $65.34, down 0.29 percent from its previous close of $65.53. Nestle shows neutral trend and the stock’s first resistance level is at $65.54. Upon breaching this level, the stock may touch $66.21. On the downside, it may slip to $65.09.

Tamm Oil and Gas Corp. (OTCQB: TAMO) shows bullish trend as the stock made a sharp movement today. It opened the session at $0.20 and remained between $0.16 and $0.22 price range during the session. However, the stock closed 15 percent lower at $0.17. Tamm Oil and Gas’ first support level is at $0.16. Upon breaching this level, the stock may go down to $0.15. On the upside, its first resistance level is at $0.18.

USA Graphite Inc. (OTCQB: USGT) shows bullish trend as the stock opened the session at $0.76 and remained in the range of $0.72 and $0.849 price range during its latest trading session. The stock closed 1.54 percent higher at $0.76. USA Graphite’s first support level is at $0.69. Upon breaching this level, the stock may go as low as $0.55.

World Moto Inc. (OTCQB: FARE) stock closed its latest trading session at $0.1584, up 30.80 percent from its previous close of $0.12. However, its today’s volume of 37.263 million shares was higher than its usual trading volume of 25.86 million shares. The stock opened the session at $0.13 and touched its highest price point at $0.16. World Moto stock’s lowest price point for the session stood at $0.1125.

World Moto Inc. (OTCQB: FARE), a manufacturer and supplier of taxi meters for the motorcycle taxi industry, is up sharply in mid-day trading today after the company last Friday announced that it agreed to provide the Moto-Meter to Moto-City, the leading motorcycle taxi service in Madrid, Spain. The agreement would bring FARE’s Moto-Meter to Europe.

BioNitrogen Corp. (PINKSHEETS: BION), a biotechnology company owning technologies that convert biomass into urea fertilizer, is sinking in mid-day trading today, reversing some of the gains from last week. BION had finished higher in each of the previous six trading sessions. On Friday, BION had gained nearly 19%.

Lincoln National Corporation (NYSE: LNC) opened at $25.21 and oscillated in the range of $19.04 and $27.54 in the current trading session. It closed at $25.23, down 0.83 percent from its previous close of $25.44. Lincoln National Corporation shows bullish trend and the stock’s first resistance level is at $25.74. Upon breaching this level, the stock may touch $26.50.

AMR Corporation (OTCQB: AAMRQ) stock closed its latest trading session at $0.7909, up 0.11 percent from its previous close of $0.79, with low volumes. Its latest trading volume has been recorded at 2.35 million shares, in contrast to the average daily trading volume of 3.313 million shares. The stock opened the session at $0.79 and touched its highest price point at $0.8079.

Nestle (PINKSHEETS: NSRGY) opened at $65.52 and oscillated in the range of $65.15 and $65.63 in the current trading session. It closed at $65.34, down 0.29 percent from its previous close of $65.53. Nestle shows neutral trend and the stock’s first resistance level is at $65.54. Upon breaching this level, the stock may touch $66.21. On the downside, it may slip to $65.09.

Tamm Oil and Gas Corp. (OTCQB: TAMO) shows bullish trend as the stock made a sharp movement today. It opened the session at $0.20 and remained between $0.16 and $0.22 price range during the session. However, the stock closed 15 percent lower at $0.17. Tamm Oil and Gas’ first support level is at $0.16. Upon breaching this level, the stock may go down to $0.15. On the upside, its first resistance level is at $0.18.

USA Graphite Inc. (OTCQB: USGT) shows bullish trend as the stock opened the session at $0.76 and remained in the range of $0.72 and $0.849 price range during its latest trading session. The stock closed 1.54 percent higher at $0.76. USA Graphite’s first support level is at $0.69. Upon breaching this level, the stock may go as low as $0.55.