Morning Market Movers

InterDigital Inc (NASDAQ:

) shares gained 25.22% to $51.98 at 9:50 am. IDCC's Board of Directors started a process to explore and evaluate potential strategic alternatives for the company. Kandi Technolgies Corp (NASDAQ:

) climbed 20.71% to $2.39. KNDI's board of directors authorized a $5 million share repurchase program. Bank of the Carolinas Corporation (NASDAQ:

) jumped 15.38% to $1.50. BCAR shares have dipped 61.99% over the past 52 weeks, while the S&P 500 index has gained 21.86% in the same period. Clean Diesel Technologies Inc (NASDAQ:

) shares surged 14.50% to $7.50. CDTI has been chosen as a catalyst supplier to Fisker Automotive.