The company's listing status might not mean much, as new additions do not always see great success.
The stage may be set for a broader rally into the end of 2012.
Some stocks in the sector have seen massive gains this year, causing shorts to back off.
The Big 3 could face production halts next week if they can't reach an agreement with Canadian workers.
Apple's long-awaited smartphone is expected to sell 10 million units within weeks of its release.
These picks might be setting up to fall this week. They also have high short interest.
Studies show that a clever, pronounceable ticker can lure investors. Maybe FB should have been 'LIKE' instead.
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