Movers roundup: Riverbed Technology, FiberTower

Among the stock activity stories for Monday, Oct. 26, from AP Financial News:

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Riverbed Technology Inc. shares rose after a Piper Jaffray analyst upgraded the stock, saying a drop in value following the corporate data network manager's recent earnings report makes for a good time to buy the shares.

NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of FiberTower Corp. took a hit after the wireless access services provider announced an exchange offer for all of its outstanding 9 percent convertible senior secured notes due 2012.

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Shares of Korn Ferry International Inc. jumped after an analyst upgraded shares of the staffing company on prospects of rising revenue.

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Gentex Corp. shares rose to a new 52-week high after an analyst upgraded the maker of rearview mirrors and fire protection products following a strong third-quarter report.

DANBURY, Conn. (AP) — Shares of home-furnishings retailer Ethan Allen Interiors Inc. fell 14 percent after the company said last week that it expects a wider loss in its first quarter than analysts had predicted.