The following is a round-up of news likely to affect stock prices today: National Semiconductor ( NSM ) reported third-quarter profit more than doubled, beating estimates. The company also predicted a 4% to 8% sequential revenue rise that was also above Wall Street's expectations. Shares climbed 1.8% ahead of the bell. After Terra Industries's ( TRA ) board chose to favor a higher bid from CF Industries... Continue reading Stocks in the News: Potash Corp., National Semi, Pacific Sunwear Stocks in the News: Potash Corp., National Semi, Pacific Sunwear originally appeared on DailyFinance on Fri, 12 Mar 2010 07:55:00. Filed Under: Company News , Investing Permalink | Tweet this! | Comments