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Momentum Alert: Stocks Surge Amid Positive Economic Indicators

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Market momentum is building, with several companies experiencing significant gains on Friday. Elgrande.com Incorporated (OTCBB: EGDE) nearly doubled in value, from $0.16 to $0.31, with above-average trading volume. Winn-Dixie Stores Incorporated (NYSE: WIN) fell 7% after two law firms filed a lawsuit, alleging the company misled investors about its financial results. Internet Capital Group Incorporated (Nasdaq: ICGE) experienced heavy volume in anticipation of its earnings report, expected on February 19, 2004. Intel Corporation (Nasdaq: INTC) saw above-average trading volume, with shares closing up $0.96. Amazon.com Incorporated (Nasdaq: AMZN) traded up $0.31, reaching $46.35, after excluding certain costs in its profit calculation.

Key Takeaways:

  • Elgrande.com Incorporated (OTCBB: EGDE) saw a significant price increase, nearly doubling from $0.16 to $0.31, with above-average trading volume.
  • Winn-Dixie Stores Incorporated (NYSE: WIN) was hit with a lawsuit, leading to a 7% drop in share value to $6.19.
  • Internet Capital Group Incorporated (Nasdaq: ICGE) experienced heavy volume in anticipation of its earnings report, expected on February 19, 2004.
  • Intel Corporation (Nasdaq: INTC) saw above-average trading volume, with shares closing up $0.96.
  • Amazon.com Incorporated (Nasdaq: AMZN) traded up $0.31, reaching $46.35, after excluding certain costs in its profit calculation.
  • The jobs report provided positive implications for the labor market and investor psychology, contributing to the market rally.
  • InvestSource highlighted several companies, including ElGrande (EGDE), Winn-Dixie (WIN), Internet Capital Group (ICGE), Intel (INTC), and Amazon (AMZN), for their potential growth.

Statistics:

  • ElGrande (EGDE) price increase: $0.15 (95%)
  • Winn-Dixie (WIN) stock price drop: $0.43 (7%)
  • Intel (INTC) trading volume: above-average
  • Amazon (AMZN) profit (excluding certain costs): $46.35 (inclusive of costs)
  • January employment report (nonfarm payrolls): 112,000
  • Unemployment rate (January): 5.6%
  • Workweek (January): 33.7 hours

Sources:

  • M2 PressWIRE-9 February 2004-InvestSource Inc.: InvestSource AM Alerts: EGDE, WIN, ICGE, INTC, AMZN
  • InvestSource Inc.: Tel: +1 800 352 1788
  • M2 Communications Ltd: http://www.presswire.net
  • M2 PressWIRE: http://www.presswire.net

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