Energy Conversion Devices, The9 and First Merchants among 52-week lows
Energy Conversion Devices Inc. (Nasdaq:ENER), The9 Ltd. (Nasdaq:NCTY) and First Merchants Corp. (Nasdaq:FRME) are among the new 52-week lows in Tuesday's trading among companies with market capitalizations under $1 billion.
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Huron Consulting Group, Savient Pharmaceuticals and Vivus lead small-cap percentage losers
Huron Consulting Group Inc. (Nasdaq:HURN), Savient Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq:SVNT) and Vivus Inc. (Nasdaq:VVUS) are among the biggest percentage losers in Monday's trading among companies with market capitalizations under $1 billion.
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Also included among the results: Ducommun Inc. (Nasdaq:DCO), First Merchants Corp. (Nasdaq:FRME), Univest Corp of Pennsylvania (Nasdaq:UVSP), Summit Financial Group Inc. (Nasdaq:SMMF), Constant Contact Inc. (Nasdaq:CTCT) and Comfort Systems USA, Inc. (Nasdaq:FIX).
CoBiz Financial, Hungarian Telephone and Cable and Pharmaxis Depository Receipt lead small-cap percentage losers
CoBiz Financial Inc. (Nasdaq:COBZ), Hungarian Telephone and Cable Corp. (Nasdaq:IHO) and Pharmaxis Depository Receipt (Nasdaq:PXSL) are among the biggest percentage losers in Tuesday's trading among companies with market capitalizations under $1 billion.
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Also included among the results: Take Two Interactive Software Inc. (Nasdaq:TTWO), RINO International Corp. (Nasdaq:RINO), Comm Bancorp Inc. (Nasdaq:CCBP), Tollgrade Communications Inc. (Nasdaq:TLGD), First Merchants Corp. (Nasdaq:FRME) and IPC The Hospitalist Co Inc. (Nasdaq:IPCM).
Lincoln Bancorp to be acquired by First Merchants
Shares of Lincoln Bancorp (Nasdaq:LNCB) are surging ahead of the opening bell after the regional bank said this morning that it will be acquired by First Merchants (Nasdaq:FRME) for $15.76 per share in cash.
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First Merchants reports higher Q3 profitFirst Merchants Corp. (Nasdaq: FRME) shares are edging down despite the financial holding company’s announcement that third-quarter net income rose to $8.4 million, or $0.46 per share, above analyst estimates of $0.45 per share and compared with $7.7 million, or $0.42 per share, a year earlier. The Muncie, Ind.-based company’s net interest income increased to $28.5 million, from $27.6 million during the same period of 2006. “Continued growth in loans and fee income combined with the refinance of our trust preferred securities, charter consolidation and tax management strategies have proven to accelerate our performance into the second half of 2007,” CEO Michael Rechin said in a statement. “Our management team is encouraged to have produced improved results in a difficult operating environment. We are mindful of the credit climate facing our customers and intend to balance our growth initiatives with asset quality improvement.” In afternoon trading, FRME shares are down 1.42%, or $0.30, at $20.87. Over the last 52 weeks, shares have ranged from $18.30 to $27.99. spacer spacer spacer spacer spacer spacer spacer spacer spacer spacer spacer spacer spacer spacer spacer spacer spacer spacer spacer spacer spacer spacer spacer spacer spacer spacer spacer spacer spacer spacer spacer spacer spacer spacer spacer spacer spacer spacer spacer spacer spacer spacer spacer spacer spacer spacer spacer spacer spacer spacer spacer spacer spacer spacer spacer
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