Several big-name companies released news this morning that sent shares soaring from the opening bell; JAVA gained 75%, while SMTS and several others made impressive gains by noon.

Big-name technology stocks were mixed by noon today, with ADBE on the positive end of the pendulum, up 10% in today’s trading.

Company Enters Agreement with Patent Infringement Defendant of its Proprietary Flash-R Technology

Despite yesterday’s announcement of a 22% hike in new home construction for February, Wall Street’s stumble this morning took many leading residential construction stocks down with it, taking back some of yesterday’s gains.

Stocks opened slightly lower this morning, though better-than-expected numbers in yesterday’s Commerce Department report helped boost residential construction stocks; after gaining 50%, BZH climbed another 5% at today’s opening bell.

Companies spanning technology, services, financial and basic materials sectors were poised for major movement after entering Tuesday's spotlight with notable updates and developments.

The travel industry is fighting hard to attract consumers in such a tight economic environment, and news of partnerships, package deals and financial results drove market activity for the following industry leaders.

Revenue Down 12.7%; Operating Income Down 22.1%

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Delivery and freight stocks kicked off today’s trading session on a positive note; though a few industry leaders trailed a bit in early trading, PACR shares surged nearly 7% after the opening bell.

News of acquisition, strategic collaborations, analyst reviews and other notable updates and developments helped kicked off a mixed morning on Wall Street; surprisingly better-than-expected news in the housing market hint at another day of rallies.

News of buyout offerings, planning updates, earnings reports and projections and other notable releases drove market activity for stocks spanning several sectors. The following companies bolstered investor sentiment, poising these companies for ...

Canadian Teleradiology Expects to Double Revenue in 2009

Several big-name coal stocks made impressive gains this morning, while the entire industry fared well in the market’s rally. PCX gained nearly 9% while ICO stocks soared toward an 11% gain on word of its amended credit line.

As speculation arises as to how long the current market rally will last, oil service companies may prove wise plays as long-term investments. Anticipating a tight oil supply, the Chinese are already digging in to the oil market.

Many leading cable TV and entertainment providers rode with the broader market this morning, making small gains in today’s morning trading session, spurred by rising investor confidence and recent news.

The following companies had mixed results in this morning’s early trading session, though many were able to secure modest gains as Wall Street kicked off the week with a continued rally.

Net Income Sharply Higher; EBITDA Margins Rise 21.4%; Revenue Drops 2%

Technology, services and consumer goods companies were poised for significant price movement following the release of newsworthy developments and updates, many of them holding on to positive ground to finish up the week’s trading session.

The majority of the oil and gas industry’s big-name leaders slipped with the overall market, as Wall Street quietly turned from gains made earlier this week.