Hartford Finl Svcs (HIG) Downgraded due to exposure to debt at troubled financial firms. Drops to $31.26 from 52-week high of $99.21.

Circuit City Stores (CC) The end is near. Hard to see how the retailer hangs on. Drops to $.72 from 52-week high of $9.65.

Reliant Energy (RRI) Cuts outlook and needs to raise capital. Down to $4.69 from 52-week high of $28.74.

Ap Pharma (APPA) Drug trial fails. Drops to $.63 from 52-week high of $2.35.

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