Wednesday's NASDAQ Top Percentage Gainers

POINT ROBERTS - October 13, 2011 - www.InvestorIdeas.com, a global investor research portal for independent investors, reports on top percentage gainers on the NASDAQ for Wednesday October 12th. Nasdaq closed higher by 21.70 (0.84%) at 2,604.73. Pacific Biosciences of California PACB was the top percentage gainer for the day closing higher 0.87 (28.16%), following a 20% fall in the previous week. The stock also closed well above its 200-day moving average on high volume. The company has developed a novel approach to studying the synthesis and regulation of DNA, RNA and proteins. Combining recent advances in nanofabrication, biochemistry, molecular biology, surface chemistry and optics, Pacific Biosciences has created a powerful technology platform called single molecule, real-time, or SMRT®, technology. ZHONGPIN INC. HOGS surged 1.26 (18.83%) to close at $7.95, rebounding from its 52-week low of $6.60, made earlier this week. The stock had strong recovery in yesterday's trading , moving within a broader range of $6.88-$8.18 during the session. The stock is trading up again in this morning's trading. Gentiva Health Services, Inc. GTIV closed with a gain of 0.66 (17.19%) to end the day at $4.50, bouncing back from its recent low. The stock has been showing strong support around $3.50 level. More than 3.80 million shares exchanged hands. The stock has a 52-week range of $2.81-$29.21. WVS Financial Corp. WVFC moved higher by 1.83 (21.25%) to $10.44, rebounding from recent low. WVS Financial Corp. (WVS) is the parent holding company of West View Savings Bank (West View). West View Savings Bank is a Pennsylvania-chartered stock savings bank conducting business from six offices in the North Hills suburbs of Pittsburgh. Investor Research Tools; Get Free investor news and stock alerts Sign Up: http://www.investorideas.com/Resources/Newsletter.asp Join Investor Ideas Get 13 of the best stock directories online; Research oil and gas stocks, gold stocks, water stocks, renewable energy stocks (over 1300 green stocks in directory) and more Join: http://www.investorideas.com/membership/ About InvestorIdeas.com: InvestorIdeas.com is a leader in investor stock research by sector. Sectors we cover include; cleantech and renewable energy stocks, biotech stocks, mining and gold stocks, energy stocks, water, tech, defense stocks, nanotech, agriculture and gaming. Follow Investorideas.com on Twitter http://twitter.com/#!/Investorideas Follow Investorideas.com on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/Investorideas Disclaimer: Our sites do not make recommendations. Nothing on our sites should be construed as an offer or solicitation to buy or sell products or securities. We attempt to research thoroughly, but we offer no guarantees as to the accuracy of information presented. All Information relating to featured companies is sourced from public documents and/ or the company and is not the opinion of our web sites. This site is currently compensated by featured companies, news submissions and online advertising . www.InvestorIdeas.com/About/ Disclaimer.asp 800-665-0411 Source www.Investorideas.com
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