Among the stock activity stories for Wednesday, March 12, from AP Financial News:
NEW YORK (AP) Shares of Bear Stearns Cos. leaped Wednesday after the investment bank's chief executive said he is "comfortable" the company's profit will fall within the range of analysts' estimates for the first quarter.
NEW YORK (AP) Shares of blood-testing equipment maker Immucor Inc. plunged to their lowest point in nearly two years Wednesday after the company said its buyout of BioArray Solutions Ltd. will likely come with a 20 cents-per-share charge for the next several years.
NEW YORK (AP) VF Corp.'s stock moved higher Wednesday as an analyst upgraded the apparel maker due to its strong U.S. business amid current economic challenges.
NEW YORK (AP) Shares of NBTY Inc. surged Wednesday as an analyst upgraded the nutritional supplement maker, citing its solid sales and an attractive stock price.

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