Pier 1 Imports, Inc (NYSE:PIR) is a specialty retailer of imported decorative home furnishings and gifts. Pier 1 Imports, Inc achieved its new 52 week high price of $16.92 where it was opened at $16.37 up 0.69 points or +4.27% by closing at $16.84. PIR transacted shares during the day were over 1.82 million shares however it has an average volume of 1.87 million shares.

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** For the fiscal third quarter 2011, Ciena Corporation (CIEN) posted revenue of $435.3 million, a 4.2% increase quarter to quarter and 11.7% compared to the same period the prior year.

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