Midday Gainers From September 17 - Auxilium Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Steel Dynamics, Inc. And More

Auxilium Pharmaceuticals, Inc. AUXL +44% - Following a bid from Endo International plc for $28.10 per share on Tuesday, analysts at Mizuho reiterated a Buy rating and noted the $28.10 bid is below valuation.

Republic Airways Holdings Inc. RJET +10% - The company announced that it has reached an agreement to amend its existing Shuttle America E-Jet capacity purchase agreement with United Airlines to add 50 new Embraer 76-seat E175 aircraft.

Lennar Corporation LEN +4.8% - The company reported earnings on Wednesday, beating on both the top and bottom line.

Steel Dynamics, Inc. STLD +4.5% - On Tuesday two major steel producers separately told investors to expect significant improvements in third-quarter results. Steel stocks continue to be strong in Wednesday’s session.

Joy Global Inc. JOY + 1.5% - Shares appear to have found support at the $58 level. In addition, there is takeover chatter in the name Wednesday.