Dallas 3/4/2011 11:16:59 AM
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MRNA, QPSA, DUCK, ENDP, EXPR: In Play Stocks Under Five Billion Market Cap

In Play Stocks Under Five Billion Market Cap: MRNA, QPSA, DUCK, ENDP, EXPR

Marina Biotech (NASDAQ:MRNA) has gained 0.46% or almost a cent to settle at $.72 a share with a volume of 150,000 shares traded, compared to its average volume of 670,000 shares. For the past 52 weeks the stock has been trading between $.66 and $5.96 a share. Company has a current market cap of $18.24 million.

Marina Biotech Inc, formerly MDRNA, Inc., is a biotechnology company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of pharmaceuticals based on RNA interference (RNAi). Its infrastructure provides for pre-clinical scale manufacturing of both siRNAs and delivery materials, the analysis and optimization of these compounds both individually and as drug candidates, and the filing of Investigational New Drug Applications.

Quepasa (AMEX:QPSA) has gained 0.26% or two cents a share to settle at $7.85 with a volume of 540,000 shares. For the past 52 weeks the stock has been trading between $3.20 and $15.45 with an average volume of 110,000 shares. Company has a market capitalization of $120 million.

Quepasa Corporation (Quepasa), through its Website Quepasa.com, is an online social communitiy for young Hispanics. Quepasa.com provides users with access to an expansive, multilingual menu of resources that promote social interaction, information sharing, and other topics of importance to Hispanic users. Quepasa.com is available in Spanish, English and Portuguese.

Duckwall ALCO (NASDAQ:DUCK) has gained 0.37% or five cents a share to settle at $13.50 with a volume of 1380 shares, compared to its average three-month volume of 14,000 shares. For the past 52 weeks the stock has been trading between $10.61 and $17.98 with a current market cap of $51.8 million.

Duckwall-ALCO Stores, Inc. is a regional retailer operating 258 stores in 23 states in the central United States. The Company's ALCO stores offer a range of merchandise consisting of approximately 35,000 items, including automotive, candy, crafts, domestics, electronics, fabrics, furniture, hardware, health and beauty aids, housewares, jewelry, ladies', men's and children's apparel and shoes, pre-recorded music and video, sporting goods, seasonal items, stationery and toys.

Endo Pharm. (NASDAQ:ENDP) has gained 1.20% or $.43 to settle at $36.29 with a volume of 609,000 shares, compared to its average three-month volume of 1.1 million shares. for the past 52 weeks the stock has been trading between $19.58 and $38.20 with a current market capitalization of $4.19 billion.

Endo Pharmaceuticals Holdings Inc. is a specialty pharmaceutical company in pain management. The Company is engaged in the research, development, manufacturing, marketing and sales of branded and generic pharmaceutical products used primarily to treat and manage pain, overactive bladder, prostate and bladder cancer and central precocious puberty.

Express Inc. (NYSE:EXPR) has gained 2.05% or $.37 to settle at $18.33 a share with a volume of 240,000 shares, compared to its average volume of 563,000 shares. For the past 52 weeks the stock has been trading between $12.89 and $19.18 a share with a current market cap of $1.63 billion.

Express, Inc. (Express), formerly Express Parent LLC, is a specialty retail apparel brand in the United States. The Company targets a demographic of women and men between 20 and 30 years old. It offers its customers an edited assortment of fashionable apparel and accessories to address fashion needs across multiple aspects of their lifestyles, including work, casual and going-out occasions.

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