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Research In Motion Limited (USA) (NASDAQ: RIMM) 11.76 -0.06 (-0.55%) The company’s new BlackBerry 10 handsets will be unveiled at the end of January, so by the time spring arrives, retailers could be offering those handsets at a discount. Research In Motion Limited will experience lower profit margins next spring due to handset discounting.

Horizons BetPro S&P500 VIX Short Term (TSX: HVU) 6.90 +0.68 (10.93%). Range 6.69 - 7.75, 52 week 4.78 - 198.60, Vol / Avg. - 2.66M/1.39M. Mkt cap 19.89M.

Astex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASTX)2.87 +0.11 (3.99%) AstexPharma (ASTX) was higher on volume in its previous trading session following a publication in the American Academy of Pediatricsoffical journal earlier in the week highlighting the effectiveness of decitabine (trade name Dacogen) in relapsed neuroblastoma.

Hori. Beta. NYMEX Cr. Oil Bl. Pl. (ETF) (TSX: HOU) 4.34 +0.25 (6.11%). Range 4.23 - 4.34. 52 week 3.51 - 7.69. Vol / Avg. - 4.30M/240.00. Mkt cap 269.49M .

Telstra Corporation Limited (ADR) (PINKSHEETS: TLSYY) Telstra technology predictions for 2013 - Smartphones that can be used as credit cards, virtual medical check-ups and remote home monitoring using a personal device are some of the exciting technologies expected to take off in 2013, according to Dr Hugh Bradlow, Telstra Chief Technology Officer. Telstra Corporation Limited (Telstra) telecommunications and information services company providing telecommunications and information services for domestic and international customers.

Garb-Oil & Power Corporation (PINKSHEETS: GARB), a company engaged in the manufacture and sale of equipment and products to the waste processing, energy, and recycling industries in the U.S., is seeing significant activity in mid-day trading today. At last check, GARB was trading flat at $0.0001 on volume of 626.77 million, which is substantially above the daily average volume of 8.43 million.

Poseidon Concepts (PINKSHEETS: POOSF), a company engaged in renting fracturing fluid handling tanks mainly used in well completion operations in the oil and natural gas industry in western Canada and the U.S., is sinking in mid-day trading today after the company announced that it formed a special committee to review and assess its business processes and controls. POOSF also suspended its future dividends and announced Board and managerial changes.

Amarantus BioSciences Inc. (OTCQB: AMBS), a development stage biotechnology company engaged in the discovery and development of therapeutic proteins and biologics for the treatment of brain disorders, is rallying in mid-day trading today, extending its gains for the week.

Southridge Enterprises Inc. (PINKSHEETS: SRGE), a company engaged in the acquisition, exploration and development of gold and silver mines in Mexico, is up sharply in mid-day trading today, reversing some of the losses from the previous trading session.

World Moto Inc. (OTCQB: FARE), a manufacturer and supplier of taxi meters for the motorcycle taxi industry, has edged higher in trading today, extending its gains for the week. FARE is gaining today after the company late Wednesday unveiled a roadmap to professionalize the $500 billion worldwide motorcycle taxi industry.