Benzinga's Volume Movers (EPIC, WIRE, OPTR, WPRT)
Epicor Software Corporation (NASDAQ: EPIC) shares moved up 10.81% to $12.45 at 10:35 am. The volume of EPIC shares traded was 7675% higher than normal. Apax Partners agreed to acquire EPIC and Activant Solutions Inc for about $2 billion.
Encore Wire Corporation (NASDAQ: WIRE) shares rose 5.12% to $25.67. The volume of WIRE shares traded was 451% higher than normal. WIRE had $103.25 million in total cash and no debt for the recent quarter.
Optimer Pharmaceuticals Inc (NASDAQ: OPTR) shares climbed 5.94% to $13.91. The volume of OPTR shares traded was 363% higher than normal. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) gave a positive review to OPTR's experimental antibiotic fidaxomicin.
Westport Innovations Inc (NASDAQ: WPRT) shares gained 8.67% to $26.08. The volume of WPRT shares traded was 280% higher than normal. WPRT had $185.73 million in total cash for the latest quarter.
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