Stockpickr: Yahoo's Volume Stands Out

Editor's Note: Today, we introduce a new feature from Stockpickr, where we will highlight lists of stocks that have made new highs, lows and seen other unusual activity.

Reports that Microsoft(MSFT Quote) was in talks with Yahoo!(YHOO Quote) about a possible $50 billion merger catapulted the Internet giant's shares nearly 10% Friday. It also placed Yahoo! near the top of Stockpickr's stocks Rising on Unusual Volume.

Walt Disney(DIS Quote) topped Stocks with Unusual Option Activity. The Mouse House is set to report earnings Tuesday.

Shares of 21st Century Holding(TCHC Quote) plunged 45% Friday after it slashed its full-year outlook. That gave it the lead position on the list of 52-Week Lows and Biggest Percentage Losers.

Reuters(RTRSY Quote), meanwhile, acknowledged it had been approached about a possible buyout, landing the financial news company atop the list of 52-Week Highs and second to Mobility Electronics(MOBE Quote) on the Biggest Percentage Gainers list.

Finally, Factory Card & Party Outlet(FCPO Quote) topped the list of Latest Activist Situations, after Midwood Capital, a 7.8% shareholder, suggested late Thursday that the company's board of directors would benefit from increased shareholder representation.

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