THQ Skyrockets After CEO Comments

Shares of THQ Inc. THQI are very strong today, gaining more than 9% after the video game maker was more upbeat than analysts expected at a Goldman Sachs investor's conference. CEO Brian Farrell spoke highly of upcoming titles like "Homefront" and "Red Faction: Armageddon". He also said the company will primarily focus on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 development for the foreseeable future. At last check, shares of THQ were up 35 cents or 9.2% TO $4.15.