Company/Estimate
- (ACV)/.35
- (CNA)/.68
- (HTZ)/.57
- (LTR)/.95
- (LPX)/-.15
- (NWA)/.78
- (RSH)/.26
- (VZ)/.62
- (HUM)/1.49
- (K)/.73
- (CBG)/.57
- (EOG)/.80
- (OSG)/.69
- (PPS)/.05
- (VMC)/1.59
- (BOL)/.63
- (PBI)/.73
FMC Corp. (FMC): The world's largest producer of natural soda ash may rise at least 15 percent in 2008 because of demand for its ash and lithium, Barron's reported, citing analyst Frank Mitsch at BB&T Capital Markets. FMC stock rose 76 cents to $53.81 in regular trading.
Orezone Resources Inc. (OZN): The Canadian explorer for gold in West Africa said it plans to raise more than $200 million in a share sale to finance the purchase of Gold Fields Ltd.'s stake in a project in Burkina Faso. The stock fell 2 cents to $1.67 in regular trading.
Skechers U.S.A. Inc. (SKX) rose $1.09, or 4.5 percent, to $25.35 in extended trading. The footwear maker promoted by pop singer Ashlee Simpson was recommended by CNBC's Jim Cramer on his ``Mad Money'' show because the company's third quarter was the best in a long time and Skechers may be turning the corner, he said.
Vonage Holdings Corp. (VG) The money-losing Internet- phone company said Timothy Smith, president of its Vonage Network unit, has resigned. The stock rose 60 cents to $2.13 in regular trading.
WellCare Health Plans Inc. (WCG) fell $1.36, or 4.3 percent, to $30 in extended trading. A unit of the provider of managed care through government-sponsored insurance programs is being investigated by Connecticut authorities for allegedly concealing Medicaid profits, the state said, two days after U.S. and Florida officials searched the parent company's offices.
Wendy's International Inc. (WEN) The U.S. hamburger chain that has been seeking a buyer since April said it will pull Frescata deli-style sandwiches from its regular menu by the end of the year, after touting their success following the April 2006 introduction of the menu item. The stock rose 57 cents to $34.60 in regular trading.
Weyerhaeuser Co. (WY) North America's largest lumber producer may exceed $100 a share if it converts into a real- estate investment trust and sells assets such as its recycling operations, Barron's reported, citing Michael Embler, chief investment officer for Franklin Mutual Advisers. The stock rose 53 cents to $68.34 in regular trading.
Watch EDU, SGR, LLL, BG for long breakouts.Watch EQ, MAS, BGG, DSW for short breakdowns.
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