Friday’s biggest gaining and declining stocks

NEW YORK (MarketWatch) � Shares of the following companies were among those making notable moves in Friday�s U.S. stock market:

Advancers

Brooks Automation Inc. BRKS � shares gained 7.2% a day after the supplier of microchip-making equipment projected second-quarter earnings that topped expectations.

Cobalt International Energy Inc. CIE � shares rallied 31% after the company said test results from a well off the coast of Angola topped exploration estimates.

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Markets react Friday to the latest developments surrounding Greece's austerity package and prospects for a bailout package passing muster with European leaders. Photo: Reuters

CBOE Holdings Inc. CBOE � shares rose 5.3% a day after Standard & Poor�s said the U.S. options exchange would replace Temple-Inland Inc. � in the S&P�s MidCap 400 index on a date to be announced.

LinkedIn Corp. LNKD � shares climbed 18% a day after the professional-networking site reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings and revenue.

Decliners

Amtech Systems Inc. ASYS � shares fell 19% a day after the solar-equipment supplier projected second-quarter sales that fell short of expectations.

Amyris Inc. AMRS � shares dropped 29% after the sustainable-energy company withdrew its 2012 outlook for production and cash flow and said it would sell as much as $60 million in stock.

Exide Technologies XIDE �shed 24% a day after the battery maker reported third-quarter earnings below Wall Street�s expectations.

First Solar Inc. FSLR � shares slipped 10% after the maker of solar panels warned a delay in government funding could stymie its sale of a solar farm in California. Read more.

GSV Capital Corp. GSVC � shares lost 21% after the investment firm priced its offering of 6 million shares at a sharp discount.

Leapfrog Enterprises Inc. LF � shares lost 5.3% after the maker of educational toys late Thursday reported margins declined in the fourth quarter.

Nuance Communications Inc. NUAN � shares retreated 13% after the software maker late Thursday reported first-quarter adjusted earnings and revenue below market expectations.

Overseas Shipholding Group Inc. OSG � shares slid 13% after the tanker operator suspended its quarterly dividend payment until further notice. Read more.

True Religion Apparel Inc. TRLG �shares slumped 27% after the clothing company late Thursday reported earnings short of expectations and offered a disappointing outlook for 2012.

XL Group PLC�s XL �U.S.-listed shares shed 7.9% a day after the insurer reported an unexpected fourth-quarter loss.