By Lu Wang

BLOOMBERG NEWS

Shares of the following companies are having unusual moves in U.S. trading this morning.

Shares of Chinese companies advanced after reports showed the nation's new lending increased in September while exports declined at the slowest pace in nine months.

PetroChina Co. (PTR US) climbed 5.9 percent to $129.90. Tongjitang Chinese Medicines Co. (TCM US) rallied 14 percent to $4.95. Wonder Auto Technology Inc. (WATG US) advanced 12 percent to $13.59. AsiaInfo Holdings Inc. (ASIA US) jumped 13 percent to $23.21.

American Capital Ltd. (ACAS US) gained 6.1 percent to $3.31 after rising earlier to $3.38, the highest intraday price since Sept. 30. The manager of private equity, real estate and other investments sold its Imperial Supplies LLC asset to W.W. Grainger Inc. in an all-cash acquisition. No other terms of the agreement were disclosed.

AMR Corp. (AMR US) added 3.9 percent to $7.97 and increased earlier to $8.06, the highest intraday price since Sept. 30. The parent of American Airlines was raised to "overweight" at Barclays Plc, which said the company "has dramatically improved its individual liquidity position within the industry."

BioMimetic Therapeutics Inc. (BMTI US) climbed 12 percent to $14.18 after rallying 20 percent earlier, the most intraday since Nov. 24. The Franklin, Tennessee-based drugmaker said a study on its augment bone graft showed patients with foot and ankle fusions

Central European Media Enterprises Ltd. (CETV US) slid 9.5 percent to $29.12 and declined 12 percent earlier for the biggest intraday loss since June 22. The operator of television stations in Eastern Europe that sold a stake to Time Warner Inc. in March, said full-year earnings will "significantly" miss analysts' estimates.

Citigroup Inc. (C US) gained 2.5 percent to $4.95 and increased earlier to $4.98, the highest intraday price since Sept. 8. The third-largest U.S. bank by assets is in talks with Serbia's JAT Airways to provide a 40 million-euro ($59.6 million) loan to help the carrier swing to a profit, RTS TV said, citing a government official it didn't identify. The bank is due to publish results tomorrow.

Commerce Bancshares Inc. (CBSH US) added 6.2 percent to $39.42 and increased earlier to $40.19, the highest intraday price since Jan. 13. The bank holding company said its third- quarter profit increased to 66 cents a share from 32 cents a year earlier.

Conseco Inc. (CNO US) jumped 25 percent to $6.24 for the biggest rally in the Russell 2000 Index. Paulson & Co., the hedge fund that bet against subprime mortgages, agreed to increase its stake in the life insurer by buying $77.9 million in stock and warrants.

CSX Corp. (CSX US) rose 5.3 percent to $46.60 and jumped 5.8 percent earlier, the most intraday since Sept. 3. The third- largest U.S. railroad reported third-quarter profit of 74 cents a share, beating the average analyst estimate by 3 cents.

Group 1 Automotive Inc. (GPI US) advanced 5.4 percent to $31.39 after jumping as much as 8.7 percent, the most intraday since June 25. The owner of more than 100 car dealerships in the U.S. and U.K. said preliminary results showed it earned at least 68 cents a share in the third quarter. That topped the average estimate of 51 cents from analysts in a Bloomberg survey.

AutoNation Inc. (AN US), the largest publicly traded U.S. car retailer, increased 6.3 percent to $19.44 for the biggest gain in the Standard & Poor's 500 Index.

Harley-Davidson Inc. (HOG US) had the second-best gain in the S&P 500, climbing 5.7 percent to $26.05. The biggest U.S. motorcycle maker was upgraded to "outperform" from "market perform" at Wells Fargo & Co., which said shipments will start to increase next year and the company may buy back shares.

Healthcare Services Group Inc. (HCSG US) advanced 11 percent to $20.88 and rose earlier to $20.91, the highest intraday price since September 2008. The housekeeping and laundry services company reported third-quarter sales that exceeded analysts' estimates and said it will boost its dividend.

Intel Corp. (INTC US) climbed 2.5 percent to $21 for the second-best gain in the Dow Jones Industrial Average. The world's biggest chipmaker forecast fourth-quarter sales and profitability that topped estimates, indicating that computer demand is returning to pre- recession levels.

Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (AMD US), the second-largest chipmaker, added 3.3 percent to $6.28.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM US) rose the most in the Dow Jones Industrial Average, climbing 3.6 percent to $47.30. The second-largest U.S. bank by assets reported third-quarter profit of 82 cents a share, beating the average analyst estimate by 61 percent, as fixed-income revenue surged.

LDK Solar Co. (LDK US) declined 4.2 percent to $8 for the second-biggest retreat in the USX China Index. The Chinese maker of silicon wafers used in solar power cells said Nicola Sarno, senior vice president of manufacturing, will leave the company to "pursue personal interests."

Myriad Pharmaceuticals Inc. (MYRX US) advanced 9 percent to $6.45 after jumping 9.8 percent earlier, the most intraday since Sept. 16. The drug developer said its experimental drug may have the potential to treat chronic inflammation, obesity and diabetes.

Rio Tinto Plc (RTP US) surged 4.4 percent to $190.45 and climbed earlier to $192.43, the highest intraday price since June 15. The third-largest mining company raised its 2009 forecast for iron ore output by as much as 7.5 percent as demand from steelmakers recovers.

Siemens AG (SI US) increased 4.2 percent to $101.89 and rose earlier to $102.41, the highest intraday price since September 2008. The third-largest supplier of wind turbines in North America won a $135 million, seven-year service contract for a U.S. clinic, the company said in an e-mailed statement today.

Sterlite Industries Ltd. (SLT US) added 7.3 percent to $18.47 and jumped earlier to $18.49, the highest intraday price since June 2008. India's biggest copper producer jumped in Mumbai trading after the metal's price rose and Morgan Stanley today raised its estimates for copper prices between 2009 and 2012.

Tata Motors Ltd. (TTM US) gained 4.4 percent to $12.54 and climbed 4.9 percent for the biggest intraday gain since Sept. 22. India's biggest truckmaker increased the production capacity of Nano, the world's cheapest car, by 20 percent.

UCBH Holdings Inc. (UCBH US) dropped 9.6 percent to $1.04 for the second-steepest loss in the Russell 1000 Index. The California lender fell after Reuters reported that China Minsheng Banking Corp. (600016 CH) may not be allowed to buy control of the U.S. bank.