AMAP

Shares of AutoNavi Holdings (AMAP) are higher after it was announced that the Chinese digital mapping and navigation firm agreed to be acquired by e-commerce firm Alibaba Group Holding in a deal valuing the company at about $1.5 billion.

The Chinese e-commerce giant will gain greater access to entertainment content through the $800 million investment.

Alibaba's vice chairman made several appearances this week at tech banking conferences. It suggests an IPO filing is coming soon.

A proposal from China's e-commerce giant Alibaba Group sends shares of AutoNavi Holdings (AMAP) into the stratosphere on Monday morning.

AutoNavi Holdings shares surged 26.7% to $20.96 following news that Alibaba wants to own the rest of the company.

Trade-Ideas LLC identified AutoNavi Holdings (AMAP) as a "dead cat bounce" (down big yesterday but up big today) candidate

AutoNavi Holdings (Nasdaq:AMAP) has been downgraded by TheStreet Ratings from from a buy to hold.

Trade-Ideas LLC identified AutoNavi Holdings (AMAP) as a "barbarian at the gate" (strong stocks crossing above resistance with today's range greater than 200%) candidate

Trade-Ideas LLC identified AutoNavi Holdings (AMAP) as a "dead cat bounce" (down big yesterday but up big today) candidate

AutoNavi Holdings (Nasdaq:AMAP) has been downgraded by TheStreet Ratings from from a buy to hold.

If the rumors are true, Alibaba will be joining the battle to take on market leader Baidu.

The latest ratings changes by TheStreet Ratings include Groupon and Cablevision, which were both lowered to sell from hold.

AutoNavi Holdings (Nasdaq:AMAP) has been upgraded by TheStreet Ratings from a hold to buy.

TheStreet Ratings released rating changes on 61 U.S. common stocks for week ending June 15, 2012. 18 stocks were upgraded and 43 stocks were downgraded by our stock model.

AutoNavi Holdings (Nasdaq:AMAP) has been upgraded by TheStreet Ratings from a sell to hold.

Here are today's top research calls.

These stocks are setting up to break out and trade higher from current levels.

Here are today's top research calls.

Gregg Greenberg breaks down today's market action with guests Catherine Zhang, CFO of AutoNavi, and Jason Kelly, author of "Financially Stupid People Are Everywhere".

The investment firm's analysts share their views about the precious metal.

UnitedHealth, still reeling from the murder of one of its top executives, is reportedly facing a Department of Justice investigation.

The federal agency has opted to make a drastic decision during a critical time of the year.