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Conexant Systems, Inc. (Public, NASDAQ:CNXT) increased 2.17%, to close at $1.64 and its overall traded volume was 676,031.00 shares during the last session against its average volume of 966,327.00. CNXT opened the day at $1.62, it made an intraday low of $1.61 and an intraday high of $1.65. The stock has a 52 week low of $1.32 and 52 week high of $5.17. CNXT’s market capitalization is 134.99M and it has 82.06M outstanding shares.

About Conexant Systems, Inc. (Public, NASDAQ:CNXT)

Conexant Systems, Inc. (Conexant) designs, develops and sells semiconductor system solutions, consist of semiconductor devices, software and reference designs, for imaging, audio, embedded-modem, and video applications. These solutions include a portfolio of imaging solutions for multifunction printers (MFPs), fax platforms, and interactive display frame market segments. Its audio solutions include high-definition (HD) audio integrated circuits, HD audio codecs, and speakers-on-a-chip solutions for personal computers (PC), PC peripheral sound systems, audio subsystems, speakers, notebook docking stations, voice-over Internet protocol (VoIP) speakerphones, universal serial bus (USB) headsets supporting Microsoft Office Communicator and Skype, and audio-enabled surveillance applications. It also offers a range of embedded-modem solutions for set-top boxes, point-of-sale systems, home automation and security systems, and desktop and notebook PCs.

Acme Packet, Inc. (Public, NASDAQ:APKT) increased 0.88%, to close at $55.03 and its overall traded volume was 673,794.00 shares during the last session against its average volume of 1.50M. APKT opened the day at $54.85, it made an intraday low of $54.26 and an intraday high of $55.65. The stock has a 52 week low of $10.11 and 52 week high of $59.36. APKT’s market capitalization is 3.49B and it has 63.51M outstanding shares.

About Acme Packet, Inc. (Public, NASDAQ:APKT)

Acme Packet, Inc., incorporated on August 3, 2000, provides session border controllers (SBCs) that enable service providers, enterprises, government agencies and contact centers to deliver interactive communications, such as voice, video and other real-time multimedia sessions, across Internet protocol (IP) network borders. The Company’s Net-Net product supports a range of communications applications at multiple network border points and also supports service architectures, such as IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS). The Company’s Net-Net family of products consists of the Net-Net OS software platform, the 2600, 3800, 4250, 4500 and 9200 platforms; 4500 Advanced Telecommunications Computing Architecture blade (ATCA blade); and Element Management System (EMS), Session Analysis System (SAS), and Route Manager Central (RMC), management applications. On April 30, 2009, the Company acquired Covergence Inc.

Kirkland’s, Inc. (Public, NASDAQ:KIRK) increased 7.23%, to close at $13.79 and its overall traded volume was 672,484.00 shares during the last session against its average volume of 395,064.00. KIRK opened the day at $12.90, it made an intraday low of $12.76 and an intraday high of $13.79. The stock has a 52 week low of $10.62 and 52 week high of $25.38. KIRK’s market capitalization is 274.41M and it has 19.90M outstanding shares.

About Kirkland’s, Inc. (Public, NASDAQ:KIRK)

Kirkland’s, Inc. (Kirkland’s) is a specialty retailer of home decor and gifts in the United States. As of January 30, 2010, the Company operated 279 stores in 29 states. The Company’s stores present a line of merchandise, including framed art, mirrors, wall decor, candles and related items, lamps, decorative accessories, accent furniture, textiles, garden-related accessories and artificial floral products. Its stores also offer an assortment of holiday merchandise, as well as items carried throughout the year suitable for giving as gifts. The Company’s average store generally carries approximately 3,500 to 4,500 stock keeping units (SKUs). It purchases merchandise from approximately 235 vendors.

BMC Software, Inc. (Public, NASDAQ:BMC) increased 0.00%, to close at $47.80 and its overall traded volume was 669,353.00 shares during the last session against its average volume of 1.82M. BMC opened the day at $47.61, it made an intraday low of $47.61 and an intraday high of $47.89. The stock has a 52 week low of $34.24 and 52 week high of $49.11. BMC’s market capitalization is 8.49B and it has 177.67M outstanding shares.

About BMC Software, Inc. (Public, NASDAQ:BMC)

BMC Software, Inc. is a software vendor. The Company provides systems management, service management and automation solutions primarily for large enterprises. Its portfolio of software solutions include mainframe, distributed and virtualized systems, applications, databases and information technology (IT) process management functions. The Company also provides its customers with maintenance and support for its products and perform services for software implementation, integration, IT process design, and re-engineering and education. The Company operates in two segments: Enterprise Service Management (ESM) and Mainframe Service Management (MSM). In December 2009, the Company acquired Phurnace Software, Inc. (Phurnace Software). In October 2009, the Company acquired Tideway Systems Limited (Tideway Systems). In August 2009, it acquired MQSoftware, Inc. (MQSoftware). In October 2010, the Company acquired Neptuny’s software business.

Expeditors International of Washington (Public, NASDAQ:EXPD) decreased -0.81%, to close at $55.08 and its overall traded volume was 665,721.00 shares during the last session against its average volume of 1.33M. EXPD opened the day at $55.39, it made an intraday low of $54.92 and an intraday high of $55.68. The stock has a 52 week low of $32.36 and 52 week high of $57.15. EXPD’s market capitalization is 11.70B and it has 212.36M outstanding shares.

About Expeditors International of Washington (Public, NASDAQ:EXPD)

Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. is engaged in the business of providing global logistics services. The Company offers its customers a network supporting the movement and positioning of goods. Its services include the consolidation or forwarding of air and ocean freight. It also acts as a customs broker. The Company also provides additional services, including distribution management, vendor consolidation, cargo insurance, purchase order management and customized logistics information.