Among the stock activity stories for Friday, March 14, from AP Financial News:
NEW YORK (AP) _ Shares of Imax Corp. slid Friday after the maker of large-screen movie systems reported a wider fourth-quarter loss but an analyst dismissed concerns, instead focusing on the company's long-term opportunities.
NEW YORK (AP) _ Shares of gold producer Agnico-Eagle Mines Ltd. hit a record high Friday as investors focused on soaring prices for the precious metal and the company's prospects for a big production boost next year.
NEW YORK (AP) _ Omniture Inc.'s shares rose Friday after a Robert W. Baird & Co. analyst upgraded the stock to "Outperform," saying its price has dropped during the past few weeks partly due to worries of a possible slowdown in marketing spending.
NEW YORK (AP) _ Exelixis Inc. says its partner Genentech has agreed to fund development of a cancer treatment candidate called XL518.
NEW YORK (AP) _ Shares of Hecla Mining Co., which produces silver, as well as lead and zinc, rose Friday as investors gave their approval to a recent Alaskan silver mine acquisition.