Investor Snapshot: EA, Jamdat come out ahead

Electronic Arts (ERTS) and Jamdat Mobile (JMDT) led the pack again today when it came to stock earnings. EA shares climbed 3.93 percent to close $2.43 higher at $64.34, despite news that its sports-game rival, Take-Two Interactive (TTWO), had claimed an exclusive deal with Major League Baseball. TTWO shares saw a much more modest increase of .74 percent, up 26 cents to $35.25.

Jamdat scored a 9.32 percent increase, rising $1.87 to close at $21.93. The mobile-phone content provider has been riding a wave of good news, including deals with Atari and Radio Shack. Atari (ATAR) stock also climbed slightly today, up 4.5 percent, or 5 cents, to $2.32.

Some other game companies saw modest movement on their share prices. Stock in Activision (ATVI) rose 53 cents a share, up 2.4 percent to close at $22.60. Electronics Boutique (ELBO) was up 1.98 percent, climbing 68 cents to $35.09 for the day. Retail rival Gamestop (GME) increased 29 cents a share, up 1.54 percent to $19.09. And Midway (MWY) was up 4.40 percent, or 41 cents a share, to close at $9.73.