Benzinga’s Volume Movers (SKIL, PRAA, CAKE, CGNX, PNRA)
SkillSoft plc (NASDAQ: SKIL) shares jumped 10.96% to $10.83. The volume of SKIL shares traded was 22109% higher than normal. SKIL announced today that it has agreed to be acquired by a group of private investors in a $1.1 billion cash transaction.
Shares of Portfolio Recovery Associates, Inc (NASDAQ: PRAA) climbed 16.48% to $51.74. The volume of PRAA shares traded was 378% higher than normal. PRAA reported strong fourth-quarter results, following record cash collections.
The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (NASDAQ: CAKE) shares gained 3.88% to $23.54. The volume of CAKE shares traded was 255% higher than normal. CAKE reported healthy results and raised its earnings guidance for 2010.
Cognex Corporation (NASDAQ: CGNX) shares climbed 8.07% % to $18.75. The volume of CGNX shares traded was 228% higher than normal. CGNX declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.05 per share.
Panera Bread Company (NASDAQ: PNRA) shares moved up 0.89% to $73.56. The volume of PNRA shares traded was 225% higher than normal. PNRA lifted its earnings guidance for the full year to $3.26-$3.34 per share.
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