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Heckmann Corporation (NYSE: HEK) shares fell nearly 10 percent on more than twice the average daily volume Monday. Wedbush analysts have recently downgraded the company's rating from "neutral" to "underperform" and have also lowered its price target to $2.50.

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Radian Group Inc. (NYSE: RDN) shares declined 3 percent on nearly 9 million shares traded Monday. The company reported their net loss grew to $177.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2012, compared to a net loss of $121.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2011.

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Starz (NASDAQ: STRZA) shares surged 7 percent on nearly 6 million shares traded Monday. The company extended its agreement with Sony Corp's by 5 years, which gives them exclusive pay television rights to Sony Pictures' theatrical releases through 2021.

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Zion Oil & Gas, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZN) shares soared over 25 percent on 1.2 million shares traded Monday, which was more than six times the average daily volume. Currently, Zion has three onshore exploration licenses covering approximately 218,000 acres in Israel.

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