On the upside
U. S. Energy (Nasdaq: USEG) announced that its BCD Farms 16-21 #1H well produced approximately 1,553 barrels of oil and 1.34 MMCF of natural gas each day.
Hecla Mining (NYSE: HL) impressed with third quarter earnings and revenue that surpassed analyst expectations by a wide margin.
Avis Budget Group (NYSE: CAR) reversed year ago losses to post a profit for the third quarter even as revenue dropped.
On the downside
Third quarter earnings and revenue for Technitrol (NYSE: TNL) plummeted due to the economic slump.
RTI International Metals (NYSE: RTI) blamed a drop in prices and decreasing shipments for a wider than expected loss for the third quarter.
Ness Technologies (Nasdaq: NSTC) disappointed with third quarter earnings that fell short of estimates and cut its guidance for the full year.
In the broad market, advancing issues outpaced decliners by a margin of 3 to 2 on both the NYSE and on Nasdaq. The Russell 2000 which tracks small cap stocks climbed 8 points to 570.
