Stock Gaps Up and Down for Apr-6 Morning

by Alex Fredricks · Published April 6, 2016 · Updated April 6, 2016

These stocks have gapped above or below the previous day’s close.

Gaps Up

Optical Cable Corp. (OCC) < (OCC) had a gap up today of 0.26 points or 10.32% above its previous close of $2.52. Optical Cable Corp. (OCC) < is currently trading at $2.66 + 0.14 (5.56%).

Optical Cable Corp is a manufacturer of fiber optic and copper data communication cabling and connectivity solutions for the enterprise market and various harsh environment and specialty markets.

Gaps Down

Xtera Communications Inc (XCOM) < (XCOM) had a gap down today of 0.01 points or 0.34% below its previous close of $2.90. Xtera Communications Inc (XCOM) < is currently trading at $2.87 - 0.03 (1.03%).

Xtera Communications Inc is a provider of optical transport solutions. The Company sells optical transport solutions to telecommunications service providers, content service providers, enterprises and government entities.

Gaps Up

Histogenics Corp (HSGX) < (HSGX) had a gap up today of (0.05) points or -2.02% above its previous close of $2.47. Histogenics Corp (HSGX) < is currently trading at $2.60 + 0.13 (5.26%).

Histogenics Corp is a regenerative medicine company engaged in developing and commercializing products in the musculoskeletal segment of the marketplace.

Euroseas Ltd (ESEA) < (ESEA) had a gap up today of (0.05) points or -2.65% above its previous close of $1.89. Euroseas Ltd (ESEA) < is currently trading at $2.06 + 0.17 (8.99%).

Euroseas Ltd provides ocean-going transportation services. It owns and operates containerships that transport dry and refrigerated containerized cargoes, mainly including manufactured products and perishables.

Gaps Down

Schulman (A.) Inc. (SHLM) < (SHLM) had a gap down today of 1.78 points or 6.85% below its previous close of $25.97. Schulman (A.) Inc. (SHLM) < is currently trading at $25.03 - 0.94 (3.62%).

A. Schulman Inc is a processor of rubber compounds. It is an international supplier of high-performance plastic compounds, resins, & services & provides solutions to meet customers demanding requirements through proprietary & custom-formulated products.

Gaps Up

Omnova Solutions Inc. (OMN) < (OMN) had a gap up today of 0.40 points or 7.42% above its previous close of $5.39. Omnova Solutions Inc. (OMN) < is currently trading at $6.18 + 0.7928 (14.71%).

Omnova Solutions Inc is engaged in producing emulsion polymers, specialty chemicals, and engineered surfaces for commercial, industrial, and residential end uses. Its products include chemicals, pool liner films, laminates, and upholstery.

Acuity Brands Inc (Holding Company) (AYI) < (AYI) had a gap up today of 19.32 points or 8.59% above its previous close of $225.00. Acuity Brands Inc (Holding Company) (AYI) < is currently trading at $244.93 + 19.93 (8.86%).

Acuity Brands Inc is engaged in designing, producing and distributing lighting solutions, components, and services for commercial, institutional, industrial, infrastructure, and residential applications throughout North America and international markets.

Polycom Inc. (PLCM) < (PLCM) had a gap up today of 0.66 points or 6.09% above its previous close of $10.84. Polycom Inc. (PLCM) < is currently trading at $11.38 + 0.54 (4.98%).

Polycom Inc provides easy-to-use communication solutions that enable enterprise, government, education & healthcare customers to collaborate over distance, time zones and organizational boundaries. Its solutions include Polycom, RealPresence & Platform.

Versar Inc. (VSR) < (VSR) had a gap up today of 0.30 points or 12.20% above its previous close of $2.46. Versar Inc. (VSR) < is currently trading at $3.08 + 0.6195 (25.18%).

Versar Inc together with its subsidiaries provides solutions to government and commercial clients relating construction management, environmental services, munitions response, telecommunications, and energy in the United States.

Sarepta Therapeutics Inc. (SRPT) < (SRPT) had a gap up today of 0.66 points or 3.38% above its previous close of $19.53. Sarepta Therapeutics Inc. (SRPT) < is currently trading at $20.30 + 0.77 (3.94%).

Sarepta Therapeutics Inc is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of unique RNA-targeted therapeutics for the treatment of rare, infectious and other diseases.

Gaps Down

Nortek Inc. (NTK) < (NTK) had a gap down today of (3.29) points or -7.01% below its previous close of $46.95. Nortek Inc. (NTK) < is currently trading at $45.28 - 1.67 (3.56%).

Nortek Inc offers technology-driven products and solutions for lifestyle improvement at home and at work. Through its segments it manufactures and sells in the United States, Canada, and Europe.

MTS Systems Corp. (MTSC) < (MTSC) had a gap down today of (4.38) points or -7.39% below its previous close of $59.23. MTS Systems Corp. (MTSC) < is currently trading at $53.88 - 5.35 (9.03%).

MTS Systems Corp is a supplier of test systems and position sensors. Its operations are organized and managed in two business segments; the Test segment and the Sensors segment.

SuperCom Ltd (SPCB) < (SPCB) had a gap down today of (0.37) points or -8.87% below its previous close of $4.17. SuperCom Ltd (SPCB) < is currently trading at $3.71 - 0.46 (11.03%).

SuperCom Ltd is a development stage company. It is a provider of traditional & digital identity solutions, providing safety, identification, tracking and security products to governments and private and public organizations.

Inventergy Global Inc. (INVT) < (INVT) had a gap down today of (0.97) points or -38.80% below its previous close of $2.50. Inventergy Global Inc. (INVT) < is currently trading at $2.25 - 0.25 (10.00%).

Inventergy Global Inc is an intellectual property (IP) investment and licensing company that helps technology corporations attain greater value from their IP assets in support of their business objectives and corporate brands.

Tronox Ltd (TROX) < (TROX) had a gap down today of (0.78) points or -11.49% below its previous close of $6.79. Tronox Ltd (TROX) < is currently trading at $6.42 - 0.37 (5.45%).

Tronox Ltd is engaged in producing and marketing of titanium bearing mineral sands and titanium dioxide pigment. The Company operates under two segments, which are Mineral Sands and Pigment.

Infoblox (BLOX) < (BLOX) had a gap down today of (1.04) points or -6.18% below its previous close of $16.82. Infoblox (BLOX) < is currently trading at $15.25 - 1.57 (9.33%).

Infoblox Inc together with its subsidiaries, provides automated network control services and DNS security through appliance-based solution that enables dynamic networks and next-generation data centers.

Och-Ziff Capital Management Group LLC (OZM) < (OZM) had a gap down today of (0.33) points or -8.03% below its previous close of $4.11. Och-Ziff Capital Management Group LLC (OZM) < is currently trading at $3.78 - 0.33 (8.03%).

Och-Ziff Capital Management Group LLC is an alternative asset management firm. The Company provides asset management services to its investment funds.

American Equity Investment Life Holding Co (AEL) < (AEL) had a gap down today of (1.37) points or -8.47% below its previous close of $16.17. American Equity Investment Life Holding Co (AEL) < is currently trading at $13.81 - 2.36 (14.59%).

American Equity Investment Life Holding Company is engaged in the development and sale of index and fixed rate annuity products. The Company is a full service underwriter of fixed annuity and life insurance products.

Cree Inc. (CREE) < (CREE) had a gap down today of (5.68) points or -19.55% below its previous close of $29.05. Cree Inc. (CREE) < is currently trading at $24.20 - 4.85 (16.70%).

Cree Inc manufactures lighting-class light emitting diode (LED) products, lighting products and bandgap semiconductor products for power and radio-frequency (RF) applications.