Benzinga’s Volume Movers (WFMI, DISCA, CSTR, HUSA, PERY)

Whole Foods Market Inc (NASDAQ: WFMI) shares jumped 11.93% to $34.16. The volume of WFMI shares traded was 604% higher than normal. WFMI shares benefited from Walgreen’s takeover of Duane Reade.

Discovery Communications Inc (NASDAQ: DISCA) shares climbed 8.81% to $31.49. The volume of DISCA shares traded was 599% higher than normal. DISCA was added to S&P 500 today.

Coinstar, Inc (NASDAQ: CSTR) shares rose 4.83% to $28.42. The volume of CSTR shares traded was 376% higher than normal. Founded in 1992, CSTR has expanded its presence across the US and its net income per share jumped to $1.83 in 2009, from $0.50 in 2008.

Houston American Energy Corporation (NASDAQ: HUSA) shares surged 11.39% to $11.15. The volume of HUSA shares traded was 350% higher than normal. HUSA has recently declared a quarterly dividend of $0.005 per common share.

Perry Ellis International Inc (NASDAQ: PERY) shares soared 19.24% to $19.56. The volume of PERY shares traded was 342% higher than normal. PERY released a positive earnings forecast for the year this morning.

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