Gainers

  • Izea Inc IZEA jumped 89.2 percent to $1.77 after the company reported a deal to buy TapInfluence for $7.08 million in cash and stock.
  • China TechFaith Wireless Communication Technology Limited CNTF shares gained 86.4 percent to $3.41 after the company agreed to sell its wholly-owned subsidiary.
  • Poage Bankshares, Inc. PBSK gained 21.5 percent to $24.850.
  • Jaguar Health, Inc. JAGX climbed 20.3 percent to $1.6352 after the company issued Q2 financial updates.
  • Galmed Pharmaceuticals Ltd. GLMD shares gained 19.1 percent to $12.5643 after falling 4.09 percent on Wednesday.
  • CA, Inc. CA shares rose 18.1 percent to $43.95 after Broadcom Inc AVGO announced plans to buy the company at $44.50 per share in cash.
  • Opiant Pharmaceuticals, Inc. OPNT gained 17 percent to $15.491.
  • Zogenix, Inc. ZGNX shares rose 16.5 percent to $53.95 after management released positive top-line results from its second pivotal Phase 3 study of ZX008 in Dravet Syndrome. The trial met primary and secondary endpoints and demonstrated statistical significance in reducing convulsive seizures.
  • Farmland Partners Inc. FPI shares climbed 16 percent to $6.126 after dropping 38.96 percent on Wednesday.
  • Staffing 360 Solutions, Inc. STAF gained 15.8 percent to $3.30.
  • Monaker Group, Inc. MKGI rose 15.3 percent to $2.9042.
  • Papa John's International, Inc. PZZA shares rose 11.8 percent to $54.0512. Papa John's founder John Schnatter resigned Wednesday night as chairman of the company.
  • Engility Holdings, Inc. EGL gained 11.2 percent to $35.19 after Reuters reported that the company is exploring a sale.
  • Yield10 Bioscience Inc YTEN rose 9.1 percent to $1.5372 after Maxim initiated coverage on the stock with a Buy rating and a $7 price target.
  • Restoration Robotics, Inc. HAIR gained 6.7 percent to $3.20.


Check out these big penny stock gainers and losers

Losers

  • SSLJ.com Limited SSLJ declined 47.9 percent to $1.60 after dropping 8.63 percent on Wednesday.
  • Biocept, Inc. BIOC fell 28.4 percent to $5.669 after climbing 115.22 percent on Wednesday.
  • Sellas Life Sciences Group Inc SLS dipped 25.9 percent to $1.72 after the company reported pricing of its upsized $24.2 million public offering.
  • Zion Oil & Gas, Inc. ZN shares fell 17.8 percent to $3.29.
  • Pioneer Power Solutions, Inc. PPSI declined 15.1 percent to $5.35. Pioneer disclosed record order from distributor of $1.4 million for dry-type transformers.
  • Broadcom Inc. AVGO fell 14.8 percent to $207.37 after the company announced plans to buy CA at $44.50 per share in cash.
  • The Cato Corporation CATO fell 14.4 percent to $21.32. Cato’s same-store sales was flat for the five weeks ended July 7, 2018.
  • MER Telemanagement Solutions Ltd. MTSL shares declined 13.5 percent to $1.90 after dropping 19.78 percent on Wednesday.
  • Zumiez Inc. ZUMZ dropped 12.5 percent to $20.65. Zumiez’s comparable sales rose 2.7 percent for the five-week period ended July 7, 2018.
  • AcelRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ACRX fell 11.8 percent to $3.00. AcelRx Pharmaceuticals disclosed commencement of a common stock offering.
  • L Brands, Inc. LB fell 10.4 percent to $ 32.95. Comparable sales rose 3 percent for the five weeks ended July 7, 2018 versus the five weeks ended July 8, 2017.
  • Casa Systems, Inc. CASA fell 9.9 percent to $15.59 after the company reported departure of its CFO.
  • Buckle, Inc. BKE declined 9.1 percent to $23.05. Buckle’s comparable store net sales fell 1.2 percent for the 5-week period ended July 7, 2018.
  • Valmont Industries, Inc. VMI dropped 8.5 percent to $139.025 after the company lowered its full-year guidance.
  • Bank of the Ozarks OZRK dropped 7.7 percent to $42.465. Bank Of The Ozarks posted in-line earnings for its second quarter, while sales missed estimates.
Market News and Data brought to you by Benzinga APIs

Posted In:
Benzinga simplifies the market for smarter investing

Trade confidently with insights and alerts from analyst ratings, free reports and breaking news that affects the stocks you care about.

Join Now: Free!