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A man takes a photo outside the Nasdaq Market site in New York's Times Square Reuters

The top after-market Nasdaq gainers Friday were MIPS Technologies, Star Scientific Inc, ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc and Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited.

The top after-market Nasdaq losers were Nanosphere Inc, Orexigen Therapeutics Inc, Fulton Financial Corporation and Acme Packet Inc.

Gainers

MIPS Technologies Inc (MIPS) shares climbed 4.75 percent to $28.16 in after-hours trading. The company shares have a 52-week low of $3.91, a 52-week high of $7.50 and $385.18 million in market capitalization.

Star Scientific Inc (STSI) rose 4.13 percent in post-market trading to close at $3.78. The company shares have a 52-week low of $2.00, a 52-week high of $5.05 and $529.81 million in market capitalization.

ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc (ACAD) shares advanced 3.30 percent to $2.19 in post-market trading. The company shares have a 52-week trading range of $0.90 - $2.30 and $112.42 million in market capitalization.

Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited (AOSL) shares went up 2.77 percent to $9.66 in post-market trading Friday. The company stock has a 52-week trading range of $6.95 - $10.70 and $ 234.82 million in market capitalization.

Losers

Nanosphere Inc (NSPH) slumped 5.47 percent to $3.11 in the post-market trading Friday. The shares have a 52-week low of $0.89, a 52-week high of $3.89 and $184.54 million in market capitalization.

Orexigen Therapeutics Inc (OREX) shares declined 4.32 percent to $5.32 in after-hours trading. The shares have a 52-week low of $1.38, a 52-week high of $7.73 and $392.81 million in market capitalization.

Fulton Financial Corporation (FULT) shares lost 4.13 percent in after-hours trading to reach $10.21. The company shares surged 4.31 percent in regular trading, Friday.

Acme Packet Inc (APKT) shares dropped 4.17 percent to $18.83 in after-hours trading. The shares lost 4.41 percent in regular trading Friday.