Looks like we got the classic buy the rumor. People buying on low volume (relatively speaking) because they don't want to miss out if NP delivers. Not many people parting with shares from the other view. If we don't get a concrete, set in stone done deal of an announcement (not potential but real) I suspect the price will drop.
Just the usual cycle of cydy ownership. It's my short term outlook prediction worth absolutely nothing to longs but if you're the day trading type it might be useful.
Or it might be worth nothing to everyone which is the most likely scenario.