Mid-Day Market Movers (BDCO, WBNK, ULTA, ALAND)

Blue Dolphin Energy Company (NASDAQ: BDCO) jumped 19.06% to $1.25 at 9:54 am. BDCO’s shares have advanced 123.40% over the past 52 weeks, while the S&P 500 index has gained 8.66% in the same period

Waccamaw Bankshares Inc (NASDAQ: WBNK) climbed 16.83% to $1.18. WBNK’s shares have lost 70.72% over the past 52 weeks, while the S&P 500 index has gained 8.66% in the same period.

Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance Inc (NASDAQ: ULTA) shares advanced 15.79% to $25.74. ULTA had reported better-than-expected Q2 results and issued upbeat Q3 guidance.

Alanco Technologies Inc (NASDAQ: ALAND) shares surged 14.81% to $1.55. The Board of Directors of ALAND had announced a 1 for 8 reverse stock split.

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