Pre-Market Review: GT Advanced Technologies Inc., First Solar Inc., Altera Corp., and LSI Corp.

LONDON, October 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

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On Wednesday, October 02, 2013, all three benchmark indexes of the US equity market ended lower, with the S&P 500, the Dow Jones Industrial Average, and the NASDAQ Composite falling by 0.07%, 0.39%, and 0.08%, respectively. Shares in the semiconductor-specialized industry mostly ended higher, even as the broader market posted losses. The major movers included GT Advanced Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: GTAT), First Solar Inc. (NASDAQ: FSLR), Altera Corporation (NASDAQ: ALTR), and LSI Corporation (NASDAQ: LSI). AAAResearchReports.com initiated preliminary technical research on GTAT, FSLR, ALTR, and LSI. These free reports are accessible by signing today at:

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Shares in GT Advanced Technologies Inc. edged higher on Wednesday, hitting a new 52-week high of $8.99. The company's shares closed the day at $8.80, up 0.69% from the previous day's price of $8.74. A total of 4.46 million shares were traded, which is above the daily average volume of 4.29 million. The company's shares have rallied 31.15% in the last one month and 111.03% in the previous three months, outperforming the S&P 500 which has gained 3.30% and 4.86% during the respective periods. Furthermore, GT Advanced Technologies Inc.'s stock is trading above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages of $6.53 and $4.32, respectively. The free technical analysis on GTAT is available by signing up at:

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First Solar Inc.'s stock rose sharply on Wednesday, extending the gains from the previous trading session. The company's shares traded between $41.55 and $43.12 before ending the day 1.99% higher at $42.98. A total of 5.82 million shares were traded, which is above the daily average volume of 4.25 million. The company's shares have surged 5.60% in the previous three trading sessions and 16.57% in the last one month, compared to a gain of 0.13% and 3.30% in the S&P 500 during the respective periods. Additionally, First Solar Inc.'s stock is trading above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages of $40.70 and $38.71, respectively. Register now to download free research on FSLR at:

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On Wednesday, Altera Corp.'s stock fell by 0.43%, extending the losses from the previous trading session. The company's shares closed the day at $36.84 after oscillating between $36.62 and $37.01. A total of 2.72 million shares were traded, which is below the daily average volume of 2.98 million. Despite Wednesday's losses, the company's shares have advanced 2.68% in the last one month and 10.76% in the previous three months, compared to a gain of 3.30% and 4.86% in the S&P 500 during the respective periods. Moreover, Altera Corp.'s stock is trading above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages of $36.35 and $34.36, respectively. A free report on ALTR can be accessed by registering at:

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LSI Corp.'s stock edged higher on Wednesday, even as the broader market posted losses. The company's shares fluctuated between $7.86 and $7.99 before finishing the day 0.76% higher at $7.98. A total of 4.45 million shares were traded, which is above the daily average volume of 4.38 million. The company's shares have gained 6.12% in the last one month and 10.22% in the previous three months, outperforming the S&P 500 which has advanced 3.30% and 4.86% during the respective periods. Furthermore, LSI Corp.'s stock is trading near its 52-week high of $8.08 as well as above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages of $7.70 and $7.16, respectively. Register with AAA Research Reports and download research on LSI for free at:

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