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Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (NYSE: FDO) shares fell sharply on nearly 10 times the average volume Thursday after reporting first quarter earnings that fell short of expectations. The company has also lowered their full-year earnings forecasts.

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First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSLR) shares surged 8 percent on over 9 million shares traded Thursday. The company shares have been boosted by a recent $2.5 billion deal between SunPower Corp. and Berkshire's MidAmerican Energy.

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The Gap Inc. (NYSE: GPS) shares spiked sharply in early trading Thursday after reporting same-store sales increased 5 percent in December, topping analysts' estimates of a 3.5 percent increase. Shares of the company have gained over 70 percent in the past year.

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Mellanox Technologies, Ltd. (NASDAQ: MLNX) shares declined 18 percent on nearly 8 million shares traded Thursday. The company has significantly reduced their fourth quarter sales estimates due to softening demand.

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