Midday movers: Nike, Anacor Pharma

Stocks are higher as optimism increases that an alternative bailout deal for Cyprus can be reached.

By MSN Money Partner Mar 22, 2013 1:47PM
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Nike (NKE) reported earnings that beat expectations and UBS, Citigroup and DA Davidson all raised their price targets on the footwear maker's shares, which rose 12% near noon.

Among the notable gainers was Anacor Pharmaceuticals (ANAC), which rose 30% after the company reported positive Phase II data for a dermatitis treatment and Wedbush raised its price target on the stock to $20 from $10. 

Also higher were shares of Micron (MU), which rose 12% after its better than expected quarterly report prompted price target increases at Jefferies, Credit Suisse and others. 

Among the noteworthy losers was TIBCO (TIBX), which fell 15% after its earnings report led to the stock being downgraded by at least three firms. 

Also lower were shares of Informatica (INFA), which slid over 5% following a downgrade at Nomura.
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