Morning Market Gainers

Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. ASTI

shares jumped 48.19 percent to $0.230 after the company reported winning of GSA Schedule 56.

On Deck Capital IncONDK

shares rose 32.78 percent to $11.95. On Deck Capital reported that it is working with JP Morgan Chase Bank to offer small business loans. Keefe Bruyette & Woods upgraded On Deck Capital from Market Perform to Outperform.

Mattson Technology, Inc. MTSN

shares surged 16.94 percent to $3.62 after the company agreed to be acquired by E-Town Dragon for $3.80 per share.

Cesca Therapeutics Inc KOOL

shares gained 16.70 percent to $0.420 after the company reported the approval for Medicare coverage.

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Giga-tronics, Incorporated GIGA

shares surged 8.53 percent to $2.80 after jumping 132.43 percent on Tuesday. Giga-tronics introduced New Real Time Threat Emulation System.

QUALCOMM, Inc. QCOM

rose 7.02 percent to $52.76. Qualcomm and Xiaomi signed a 3G/4G license agreement.

Ascena Retail Group Inc ASNA

shares gained 5.26 percent to $12.40 after the company reported better-than-expected earnings for its fiscal first quarter.

Yahoo! Inc.YHOO

shares rose 3.98 percent to $35.05. The Wall Street Journal reported that Yahoo's board of directors is considering a potential sale of its core internet business.