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- 18:17 ET BlackRock announces pricing of secondary offering of common stock, held by Barclays (BCS), at $166.00
- 18:16 ET Resolute announces $100 mln share repurchase program
- 17:46 ET RailAmerica spikes 8.7% to $24.06 following news that the co, in response to market rumors, stated that its Board of Directors is considering strategic alternatives, which may include a sale of the co
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| Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc | 4.04 | +277.57 | |
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| Genetic Technologies ADR Reptg 30 Ord Shs | 3.99 | +65.57 | |
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| Edgar Online Inc | 1.08 | +500 | |
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| Cleantech Solutions International Inc | 3.42 | +40.74 | |
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| China Hydroelectric Corp | 1.20 | +22.45 | |
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| Benihana Inc | 16.12 | +21.20 | |
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| ChinaCache International Holdings Ltd | 5.44 | +20.89 | |
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| Emtec Inc | 1.10 | +20.88 | |
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| Sino Global Shipping America Ltd | 2.57 | +19.53 | |
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| PFSweb Inc | 3.07 | +19.46 | |
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