Morning Market Gainers

shares gained 28.60 percent to $20.73.

and Ameriana Bancorp announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement.

shares surged 10.42 percent to $14.84 after the company reported positive pivotal results for AT-002.

gained 6.88 percent to $31.24. MYR Group will replace

in the S&P SmallCap 600 after the close of trading on June 30.

(ADR)

climbed 5.26 percent to $7.40 after the company announced the receipt of 'going private' offer from group led by Chairman and CEO for $8.56 per share.

gained 4.47 percent to $10.71 after the company reported a delay in annual statement filing.

rose 1.59 percent to $5.75. Brean Capital initiated coverage on Pernix Therapeutics with a Buy rating and a $17.00 price target.