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Claimsnet.com Reports Amended First Quarter 2011 Results
Contributors: Claimsnet.com inc
Monday, May 09, 2011 4:54 PM
DALLAS, May 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Claimsnet.com inc. (OTCBB: CLAI), a leading provider of Internet-based business-to-business solutions for the healthcare industry, today filed an amendment to its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q which was originally filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission
Tags: Earnings, Earnings Forecasts & Projections
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Home Inns Reports First Quarter 2011 Financial Results
Contributors: Home Inns & Hotels Management Inc
Monday, May 09, 2011 5:00 PM
SHANGHAI, May 9, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Home Inns & Hotels Management Inc. (NASDAQ: HMIN), a leading economy hotel chain in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2011. First Quarter 2011 Financial Highlights Total revenues for the first q
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Hollysys Automation Technologies Reports Unaudited Financial Results for Fiscal Year 2011 Third Quarter Ended March 31, 2011
Contributors: Hollysys Automation Technologies, Ltd
Monday, May 09, 2011 5:00 PM
BEIJING, May 9, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Hollysys Automation Technologies, Ltd. (NASDAQ: HOLI) ("Hollysys" or the "Company"), a leading provider of automation and control technologies and applications in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for its fiscal 2011 third quar
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Hollysys Automation Technologies Reports Unaudited Financial Results for Fiscal Year 2011 Third Quarter Ended March 31, 2011
Contributors: Hollysys Automation Technologies, Ltd
Monday, May 09, 2011 5:00 PM
BEIJING, May 9, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Hollysys Automation Technologies, Ltd. (NASDAQ: HOLI) ("Hollysys" or the "Company"), a leading provider of automation and control technologies and applications in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for its fiscal 2011 third quar
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Ellington Financial LLC Reports First Quarter 2011 Results
Contributors: Ellington Financial LLC
Monday, May 09, 2011 6:51 PM
OLD GREENWICH, Conn., May 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Ellington Financial LLC (NYSE: EFC) (the "Company") today reported financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2011. Highlights Net increase in shareholders' equity resulting from operations ("net income") for the first quarter was $11.1
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Ellington Financial LLC Reports First Quarter 2011 Results
Contributors: Ellington Financial LLC
Monday, May 09, 2011 6:51 PM
OLD GREENWICH, Conn., May 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Ellington Financial LLC (NYSE: EFC) (the "Company") today reported financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2011. Highlights Net increase in shareholders' equity resulting from operations ("net income") for the first quarter was $11.1
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The Beard Company Announces 2010 Operating Results
Contributors: The Beard Company
Monday, May 09, 2011 6:44 PM
OKLAHOMA CITY, May 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Beard Company (Pink Sheets: BRCO) ("Beard" or the "Company") today announced its 2010 operating results. Operating Results. For the twelve months ended December 31, 2010, the Company reported a loss from continuing operations of $2,595,000, or $0.
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The Beard Company Announces 2010 Operating Results
Contributors: The Beard Company
Monday, May 09, 2011 6:44 PM
OKLAHOMA CITY, May 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Beard Company (Pink Sheets: BRCO) ("Beard" or the "Company") today announced its 2010 operating results. Operating Results. For the twelve months ended December 31, 2010, the Company reported a loss from continuing operations of $2,595,000, or $0.
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Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. Reports Exercise of Over-Allotment Option by Underwriters
Contributors: Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc
Monday, May 09, 2011 3:01 PM
PASADENA, Calif., May 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. (NYSE: ARE) announced today that the underwriters of its recent public offering of 5,500,000 shares of common stock have partially exercised their over-allotment option to purchase an additional 750,651 shares of com
Tags: Stock Offering
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PDL BioPharma, Inc. Announces Proposed $135 Million Public Offering of New Convertible Senior Notes Due 2015
Contributors: PDL BioPharma, Inc
Monday, May 09, 2011 3:08 PM
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev., May 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- PDL BioPharma, Inc. (PDL, the Company) (NASDAQ: PDLI) today announced that it intends to offer, subject to market and other conditions, $135 million aggregate principal amount of new convertible senior notes due May 2015 under the Company's shelf re
Tags: Stock Offering
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PDL BioPharma, Inc. Announces Proposed $135 Million Public Offering of New Convertible Senior Notes Due 2015
Contributors: PDL BioPharma, Inc
Monday, May 09, 2011 3:08 PM
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev., May 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- PDL BioPharma, Inc. (PDL, the Company) (NASDAQ: PDLI) today announced that it intends to offer, subject to market and other conditions, $135 million aggregate principal amount of new convertible senior notes due May 2015 under the Company's shelf re
Tags: Stock Offering
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PDL BioPharma, Inc. Announces Proposed $135 Million Public Offering of New Convertible Senior Notes Due 2015
Contributors: PDL BioPharma, Inc
Monday, May 09, 2011 3:08 PM
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev., May 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- PDL BioPharma, Inc. (PDL, the Company) (NASDAQ: PDLI) today announced that it intends to offer, subject to market and other conditions, $135 million aggregate principal amount of new convertible senior notes due May 2015 under the Company's shelf re
Tags: Stock Offering
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NorthStar Realty Finance Announces Public Offering of 15 Million Shares of Common Stock
Contributors: NorthStar Realty Finance Corp
Monday, May 09, 2011 3:15 PM
NEW YORK, May 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- NorthStar Realty Finance Corp. (NYSE: NRF) announced today the launch of an underwritten public offering of its common stock. Citi and Wells Fargo Securities are the joint book-running managers for the offering, and FBR Capital Markets is the co-manager for the
Tags: Stock Offering
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NorthStar Realty Finance Announces Public Offering of 15 Million Shares of Common Stock
Contributors: NorthStar Realty Finance Corp
Monday, May 09, 2011 3:15 PM
NEW YORK, May 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- NorthStar Realty Finance Corp. (NYSE: NRF) announced today the launch of an underwritten public offering of its common stock. Citi and Wells Fargo Securities are the joint book-running managers for the offering, and FBR Capital Markets is the co-manager for the
Tags: Stock Offering
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Dice Holdings, Inc. Announces Public Offering of Common Stock
Contributors: Dice Holdings, Inc, General Atlantic LLC, Quadrangle Group LLC, Credit Suisse
Monday, May 09, 2011 3:25 PM
NEW YORK, May 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Dice Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: DHX) today announced a public offering of 8,000,000 shares of common stock by certain stockholders, including affiliates of General Atlantic LLC and Quadrangle Group LLC. The Company will not receive any of the proceeds from the offeri
Tags: Stock Offering
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Dice Holdings, Inc. Announces Public Offering of Common Stock
Contributors: Dice Holdings, Inc, General Atlantic LLC, Quadrangle Group LLC, Credit Suisse
Monday, May 09, 2011 3:25 PM
NEW YORK, May 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Dice Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: DHX) today announced a public offering of 8,000,000 shares of common stock by certain stockholders, including affiliates of General Atlantic LLC and Quadrangle Group LLC. The Company will not receive any of the proceeds from the offeri
Tags: Stock Offering
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Central Pacific Financial Corp. Announces Rights Offering Is Fully Subscribed
Contributors: Central Pacific Financial Corp
Monday, May 09, 2011 4:00 PM
HONOLULU, May 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Central Pacific Financial Corp. (NYSE: CPF, "Company"), parent company of Central Pacific Bank (CPB), announced today that its rights offering, which expired at 5:00 p.m., Eastern time, on May 6, 2011, is fully subscribed based on preliminary results. CPF
Tags: Stock Offering
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Central Pacific Financial Corp. Announces Rights Offering Is Fully Subscribed
Contributors: Central Pacific Financial Corp
Monday, May 09, 2011 4:00 PM
HONOLULU, May 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Central Pacific Financial Corp. (NYSE: CPF, "Company"), parent company of Central Pacific Bank (CPB), announced today that its rights offering, which expired at 5:00 p.m., Eastern time, on May 6, 2011, is fully subscribed based on preliminary results. CPF
Tags: Stock Offering
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GCI Prices $325 million of New Senior Notes
Contributors: General Communication, Inc
Monday, May 09, 2011 4:38 PM
ANCHORAGE, Alaska, May 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- General Communication, Inc. (Nasdaq: GNCMA) announced today the pricing of $325 million of new 6 3/4% Senior Notes due 2021 at a price of 100.00% (the "Notes") to be issued by its wholly-owned subsidiary, GCI, Inc. ("GCI"). The Notes will be senio
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GCI Prices $325 million of New Senior Notes
Contributors: General Communication, Inc
Monday, May 09, 2011 4:38 PM
ANCHORAGE, Alaska, May 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- General Communication, Inc. (Nasdaq: GNCMA) announced today the pricing of $325 million of new 6 3/4% Senior Notes due 2021 at a price of 100.00% (the "Notes") to be issued by its wholly-owned subsidiary, GCI, Inc. ("GCI"). The Notes will be senio
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Caribbean Casino and Gaming Corp. CEO Negotiating for Better Terms on Horse Track - Marketwire (press release)
Monday, May 09, 2011 12:03 PM
Caribbean Casino and Gaming Corp. CEO Negotiating for Better Terms on Horse Track
Marketwire (press release)
( PINKSHEETS : CGAQ), because of a series of events that have taken place in the past two weeks, which have caused some controversy; CEO Steven Swank has made arrangements to renegotiate the terms on the final contract involvinghttp://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNG4nwJNP85yf0mIB9kWtUs-MeMJVw&url=http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/caribbean-casino-and-gaming-corp-ceo-negotiating-for-better-terms-on-horse-track-pinksheets-cgaq-1511928.htm
Ziegler Welcomes Paula Permenter - Marketwire (press release)
Monday, May 09, 2011 12:03 PM
Ziegler Welcomes Paula Permenter
Marketwire (press release)
The Ziegler Companies, Inc. ( PINKSHEETS : ZGCO) together with its affiliates (Ziegler) is a specialty investment bank with unique expertise in complex credit structures and advisory services. Nationally, Ziegler is ranked as one of the leading .http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNHXR6V70biNqAOi5iN2MEunYvn5pw&url=http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/ziegler-welcomes-paula-permenter-pinksheets-zgco-1511927.htm
PharmStar Pharmaceuticals Receives Updated Intellectual Property Appraisal ... - Marketwire (press release)
Monday, May 09, 2011 12:25 PM
PharmStar Pharmaceuticals Receives Updated Intellectual Property Appraisal ...
Marketwire (press release)
ROCKY MOUNT, NC--(Marketwire - May 9, 2011) - PharmStar Pharmaceuticals, Inc., ( PINKSHEETS : PHAR) (the "Company"), a US drug developer, manufacturer and marketer of the FDA-approved, Over-the-Counter (OTC) liquid pain reliever Aquaprin™, ...
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Mind Technologies, Inc. Completes Name and Symbol Change - SunHerald.com (press release)
Monday, May 09, 2011 1:00 PM
Mind Technologies, Inc. Completes Name and Symbol Change
SunHerald.com (press release)
CARDIFF, Calif., May 9, 2011 -- /PRNewswire/ -- Mind Technologies, Inc. (http://mindtechnologiesinc.com) (Pink Sheets: MTEK), announced this morning that the name and symbol changhttp://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNGVB77X52GtNGQOTtPfr9W7riikMQ&url=http://www.sunherald.com/2011/05/09/3095596/mind-technologies-inc-completes.html
True that. Whats on radar tonight for tomorrow? Let me know if you see anything :D
MXMI was awesome
LCNB Corp. Declares Second Quarter Dividend - SunHerald.com
Monday, May 09, 2011 3:41 PM
LCNB Corp. Declares Second Quarter Dividend
SunHerald.com
(OTCBB: LCNB) The Directors of LCNB Corp., at their meeting on May 9, 2011, declared a Second Quarter dividend of $.16 per share on the company's common stock. The dividend will be paid on June 15 th to shareholders of record June 1, 2011. ...
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SmallCapNewsRelease:(OTCBB: ORFG) Mining In Gold Rich Colombia - WebWire (press release)
Monday, May 09, 2011 12:20 PM
SmallCapNewsRelease:(OTCBB: ORFG) Mining In Gold Rich Colombia
WebWire (press release)
(OTCBB: ORFG) announced today that they will be working with Sepro Systems Corp to assist in aiding design criteria to improve yield production at the company's Culo Alzado mine site. The Colombian Government has put a top priority on environmentally ...
(OTCBB: ORFG) Committed To Developing Infrastructure Around MineSYS-CON Media (press release)
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PL Capital Group, Polonia Bancorp's Largest Outside Shareholder, Calls for ... - Sacramento Bee
Monday, May 09, 2011 12:33 PM
PL Capital Group, Polonia Bancorp's Largest Outside Shareholder, Calls for ...
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By PL Capital Group CHATHAM, NJ, May 9, 2011 -- /PRNewswire/ -- In an effort to create shareholder value, the largest outside shareholder of Polonia Bancorp (the "Company") (OTCBBhttp://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNEMReiwoy60nrZUxqzoW2esjfgauw&url=http://www.sacbee.com/2011/05/09/3613186/pl-capital-group-polonia-bancorps.html
Data Storage Corporation Announces Significant Growth - Marketwire (press release)
Monday, May 09, 2011 12:30 PM
Data Storage Corporation Announces Significant Growth
Marketwire (press release)
GARDEN CITY, NY--(Marketwire - May 9, 2011) - Data Storage Corporation (DSC) ( OTCBB : DTST), a hybrid cloud provider of data protection and business continuity solutions, today announced that it has filed its 2010 SEC 10K and experienced significant ...
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Bovine Interferon Production Initiated by A5 Laboratories Inc. - GlobeNewsWire (press release)
Monday, May 09, 2011 1:34 PM
Bovine Interferon Production Initiated by A5 Laboratories Inc.
GlobeNewsWire (press release)
About A5 Labs: (OTCBB:AFLB) A5 Labs is a contract research based organization servicing the pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies in North America. The company utilizes its research capabilities to license and acquire novel biotechnology products ...
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After focusing on Destron Fearing unit, Digital Angel to sell it for $25M - Bizjournals.com
Monday, May 09, 2011 2:20 PM
After focusing on Destron Fearing unit, Digital Angel to sell it for $25M
Bizjournals.com
The news comes less than three months after South St. Paul Digital Angel (OTCBB: DIGA) said it had secured $2 million in short-term financing so it could restructure the company and focus on Destron Fearing as its main product line. ...
Destron Fearing Corporation to Be Acquired by Allflex USA, Inc. for $25 MillionBusiness Wire (press release)
Destron Fearing Corporation to Be Acquired by Allflex USA, Inc. for $25 MillionEON: Enhanced Online News (press release)
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NEarthSearch Announces Sharp Increase in First Quarter Revenues
May 9, 2011 3:41 PM ET
Revenues Increase 120% from Q4 2010 Results
ATLANTA, May 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- East Coast Diversified Corporation (OTC.BB:ECDC), through its subsidiary EarthSearch Communications, Inc., said it will file its financial results for the first quarter of 2011 tomorrow, May 10, 2011.
For the first quarter ending March 31, 2011, the Company will report total revenues of $164,078, or an increased 120% over 2010 fourth quarter results. Revenues for the first quarter of 2011, which also outpaced all of fiscal year 2010 results, were based on positive results on our portfolio roll-out.
First Quarter Performance
For the first three months of 2011, the Company experienced a sharp increase in new purchase orders, and revenues, as our conversion into the commercial phase of our plan was implemented. We completed our product development in the first quarter of 2010 and began commercial beta tests in the summer of 2010. We officially launched our new business and product portfolio in the 4th quarter, which accounted for 60% of 2010 total revenues.
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Buyers Flexing Muscles 05-09-2011
Author: optionsXpress
Monday, May 09, 2011 5:34 PM
Cusick's Corner
Buyers are flexing their muscles into the Midday after what seemed to be a potentially shaky open with the Dollar firming and the S&P downgrade of Greece. While the commodity sector will need some more economic confidence building before Funds and Specs come back into those markets after last week's hit, Equities have bounced off the critical support, 134 on the SPY and 1335 on the June future. It will be worth watching the action to the upside to see if we cannot break resistance, 1350 on the June future. If the market pulls back down or consolidates, this could be worrisome for the longs.
Stock market averages are holding gains through midday Monday. After last week's sharp declines in oil and silver, the action in the commodities markets continues to get a lot of attention. Crude oil has recaptured $3.67 to $100.85 a barrel and silver jumped $2.11 to $37.04. Gold gained $16.30 to $1,507.9 an ounce. The rebound is helping to lift shares of some of the commodity-related names on Wall Street. Meanwhile, the euro is also holding steady around 1.43 against the buck. The European currency came under fire last week on concerns about Greece and those worries persist today after Standard & Poor's lowered Greece's credit rating. European stock markets closed broadly lower. However, with no economic data to guide the action, the focus in the US seems to be on the rebound in metals and oil. Some positive earnings and merger news (see Bullish Flow) seems to be lending the market some support as well. Through midday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average is up 68 points and the tech-heavy NASDAQ gained 19. The CBOE Volatility Index (.VIX) lost 1.12 to 17.29. Trading in the options market is very slow, with 3.8 million calls and 3.3 million puts traded through 12:45pm ET.
Bullish Flow
Dollar Thrifty (DTG) shares are trading up 13 percent to $78.72 after Hertz (HTZ) made another bid for its rival. Hertz is now offering $57.60 per share in cash plus .8546 HTZ shares to acquire DTG. While the deal values Dollar Thrifty at about $72, the stock is trading well above that price. In addition, some out-of-the-money DTG calls are seeing interest Monday. For example, June 80 and 85 call options are among the most actives. Avis Budget (CAR) has also recently shown interest in DTG. The fact that Dollar Thrifty shares are trading well above the most recent Hertz takeover offer price, and that DTG out-of-the-money call are busy, might be a sign that some investors expect the bidding war to continue.
Sysco Corp. (SYY), the Houston, TX food wholesaler, is trading 11.7 percent higher to $31.83 after the company reported earnings that topped Street estimates. Options volume is running 6.5X the average daily. 18,000 calls and 4,765 puts traded so far. May 30 calls, which are now $1.83 in-the-money, are the most actives. Some investors might be exiting positions on the rally. May 29, May 31 and May 32s are seeing brisk trading as well.
Bearish Flow
H&R Block (HRB) shares are seeing some volatility today. HRB lost 5.6 percent to $16.25 and options volume is running 4X the average daily. 20,000 puts and 1,050 calls traded in the tax preparation company so far. May 16 puts, which are now 25 cents out-of-the-money, are the most actives. More than 7000 traded. May 14, May 15, and June 15 puts are also seeing active trading today. The volatility in the stock and the heavy interest in OTM puts are possibly related to reports that a group of bond investors is going after a defunct H&R Block subprime lending unit related to soured mortgages.
Tyson Foods (TSN) is trading down and options are actively traded today after the company reported disappointing earnings results. TSN traded down 5.1 percent to $17.92 on the news. Options volume includes 4,120 puts and 2,110 call options. July 16 puts, which are 10.8 percent out-of-the-money, are the most actives. 1,550 traded. May 18 puts are busy as well and might be seeing some closing trades. The contract was active ahead of the results. 4,400 traded Friday and the contract is now 8 cents in-the-money.
Unusual Volume
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters (GMCR) options volume is running 2.5X the (22-day) average, with 30,000 contracts traded and put volume accounting for about 72 percent of trades.
Dollar Thrifty (DTG) options volume is 8X the average daily, with 28,000 contracts traded and call volume representing for 77 percent of the activity.
Applied Materials (AMAT) options volume is running 2X the average daily, with 28,000 contracts traded and call volume accounting for 91 percent of the activity.
Increasing options activity is also being seen in Mannkind (MNKD), Sysco (SYY), and MBIA (MBI).
Implied Volatility Mover
Longtop Financial (LFT) is back under fire. Shares are down 12.8 percent to $17.63 following another negative newsletter mention (unconfirmed). The stock tumbled a couple of weeks ago after Citron Research wrote a bearish note about the Chinese software developer. The stock is seeing renewed selling pressure Monday and 15,000 puts / 5,270 calls traded in the name through midday. Implied volatility jumped 16.5 percent and remains elevated at 128.
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Gleeworks, Inc. Announces Acquisition, Name and Symbol Change - Marketwire (press release)
Monday, May 09, 2011 3:33 PM
Gleeworks, Inc. Announces Acquisition, Name and Symbol Change
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CULVER CITY, CA and LOS ANGELES, CA--(Marketwire - May 9, 2011) - Gleeworks, Inc. ( PINKSHEETS : CAPA), today announces an acquisition and change of name and trading symbol. The Board of Directors is pleased to announce that the company has acquired ...
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Settlement Agreement Reached with Joint Liquidators of Fairfield Sentry, Madoff’s Largest Feeder Fund
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Monday, May 09, 2011 3:34 PM
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Irving H. Picard, the Trustee for the liquidation of Bernard L. Madoff Investment Securities LLC (“BLMIS”), announced today that he has reached a settlement agreement with Kenneth Krys and Joanna Lau, the Joint Liquidators of Fairfield Sentry Limited (“Fairfield Sentry”), Fairfield Sigma Limited (“Sigma”) and Fairfield Lambda Limited (“Lambda”) (collectively the “Fairfield Funds”), three offshore funds formerly managed by entities related to Bernard Madoff’s largest fe
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Biomagnetics Unveils World's First Urine-Based Tuberculosis Diagnostics Tool ... - EON: Enhanced Online News (press release)
Monday, May 09, 2011 3:35 PM
Biomagnetics Unveils World's First Urine-Based Tuberculosis Diagnostics Tool ...
EON: Enhanced Online News (press release)
SAN FRANCISCO--(EON: Enhanced Online News)--Biomagnetics Diagnostics Corp., (PINK SHEETS:BMGP - News) a developer of revolutionary diagnostics systems and technology for HIV, hepatitis, tuberculosis, cholera and malaria detection, and other innovative ...
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(EON: Enhanced Online News)--Advanced Cell Technology, Inc. ("ACT"; OTCBB: ACTC), a leader in the field of regenerative medicine, announced today first quarter financial results for the period ended March 31, 2011. The Company reported a loss from ...
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(EON: Enhanced Online News)--Advanced Cell Technology, Inc. ("ACT"; OTCBB: ACTC), a leader in the field of regenerative medicine, announced today first quarter financial results for the period ended March 31, 2011. The Company reported a loss from ...
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