Benzinga’s Volume Movers (ASCA, JAZZ, HMIN, MATK)

Ameristar Casinos Inc ASCA shares gained 12.83% to $16.36 at 12:07 pm. The volume of ASCA shares traded was 564% higher than normal. ASCA has hired an investment bank Lazard LAZ to help in the sale of its 8 US casinos. Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc JAZZ shares moved up 8.47% to $10.25. The volume of JAZZ shares traded was 317% higher than normal. JAZZ swung to loss in the second quarter. However, the company has raised its earnings forecast for the full year. Home Inns & Hotels Management Inc HMIN shares rose 1.95% to $43.98. The volume of HMIN shares traded was 306% higher than normal. HMIN had reported a strong y/y rise in its Q2 results. Martek Biosciences Corporation MATK shares rose 4.24% to $20.89. The volume of MATK shares traded was 72% higher than normal. MATK’s shares have fallen 14.43% over the past 52 weeks, while the S&P 500 index has gained 12.74% in the same period. Read more from Benzinga's Company news.