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Final - StreetInsider Alerts 04/28/2005 @ 06:00:25 PM
By StreetInsider.com / Briefing.com, Investing-News.Com
Apr 28, 2005, 19:25

http://www.investing-news.com/artman/publish/article_794.shtml

DJ:INDU ( MGAM MATK ) LSTR ZIGO SNCI SFNT RSYS PRVD PBI NEWP OII MCRL WFR LEXR LF IM GSLI FII FHRX ENCY AVT AMCC KLAC AACE EMN FBC GGC PYX SCH KAR MOBE LOOK PLXT NBIX CALD CAMD MDCC MSTR ROP IRF GTW INCX DADE OVNT PLAY STAA DRTE VSEA ANEN ZRAN SYMM COLM IVGN SONO HIG KOPN ADPT PHS GTRC SCSC NTGR ITMN LAVA JILL PXLW KLAC FLEX CPKI SAPE MSFT AVID AGI MSCC BEBE DTAS WIRE HLTH APCC AMIS MOH CAB (To Earlier Below)


04/28/2005 06:00:25 PM
StreetInsider Alert for DJ:INDU

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --The Dow finished 128.43 points lower to close at 10,070, the Nasdaq fell 26.25 points to close at 1,927 and the S&P 500 lost 13.16 points to close at 1,143.

The markets closed out the trading session in the red today, despite impressive earnings, as a weaker than expected GDP report and fears of higher inflation spurred a selloff.

Volume was steady with 2.20 billion shares trading on the NYSE and 1.92 billion on the Nasdaq. Decliners outpaced advancers today by a margin of 22:10 on the NYSE and by a margin of 22:7 on the Nasdaq.

In individual stories, Multimedia Games Inc (Nasdaq: MGAM) closed 12.52% higher after reporting impressive Q2 results. On the downside, Martek Biosciences Corporation (Nasdaq: MATK) closed 45.92% lower after lowering Q3, Q4, and FY05 guidance.

Tomorrow traders will be watching for data from the Employment Cost Index, Personal Income, Personal Spending, Consumer Sentiment, and the Chicago PMI. Employment Cost Index, Personal Income, and Personal Spending are due to hit the wires at 8:30 A.M. Consumer Sentiment is expected at 9:45 A.M, and the Chicago PMI is scheduled for 10:00 A.M.


04/28/2005 05:55:19 PM
StreetInsider Alert for LSTR

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Landstar System, Inc. (Nasdaq: LSTR) to purchase up to an additional 2 million shares of its common stock from time to time in the open market and in privately negotiated transactions.


04/28/2005 05:50:27 PM
StreetInsider Alert for ZIGO

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Zygo Corp (Nasdaq: ZIGO) reported Q3 EPS of $0.13, 1 cent worse than estimates. Revenues came in at $33.7 million versus the consensus of $37.56 million.


04/28/2005 05:50:27 PM
StreetInsider Alert for SNCI

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Sonic Innovations Inc (Nasdaq: SNCI) reported a Q1 loss of $0.16, 4 cents worse than estimates. Revenues came in at $25.9 million versus the consensus of $25.32 million.


04/28/2005 05:50:26 PM
StreetInsider Alert for SFNT

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --SAFENET INC (Nasdaq: SFNT) reported Q1 EPS of $0.32, in-line with estimates. Revenues came in at $59.8 million versus the consensus of $58.76 million.


04/28/2005 05:50:26 PM
StreetInsider Alert for RSYS

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Radisys Corp (Nasdaq: RSYS) reported Q1 EPS of $0.12, 2 cents worse than estimates. Revenues came in at $57.5 million versus the consensus of $58.81 million.


04/28/2005 05:50:25 PM
StreetInsider Alert for PRVD

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Provide Commerce Inc (Nasdaq: PRVD) reported Q3 EPS of $0.32, 2 cents worse than estimates. Revenues came in at $57.2 million versus the consensus of $57.67 million.


04/28/2005 05:45:22 PM
StreetInsider Alert for PBI

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Pitney Bowes Inc (NYSE: PBI) reported Q1 EPS of $0.63, 1 cent better than estimates. Revenues came in at $1.32 million versus the consensus of $1.28 billion.


04/28/2005 05:45:21 PM
StreetInsider Alert for NEWP

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Newport Corp (Nasdaq: NEWP) reported Q1 EPS of $0.12, in-line with estimates. Revenues came in at $97 million versus the consensus of $96.53 million.


04/28/2005 05:45:21 PM
StreetInsider Alert for OII

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Oceaneering International Inc (NYSE: OII) reported Q1 EPS of $0.40, 2 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $210.7 million versus the consensus of $204.62 million.


04/28/2005 05:40:21 PM
StreetInsider Alert for MCRL

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Micrel Semiconductor Inc (Nasdaq: MCRL) reported Q1 EPS of $0.07, 2 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $60.7 million versus the consensus of $58.98 million.


04/28/2005 05:40:21 PM
StreetInsider Alert for WFR

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --MEMC Electronic Materials Inc (NYSE: WFR) reported Q1 EPS of $0.23, 1 cent worse than estimates. Revenues came in at $258 million versus the consensus of $267.21 million.


04/28/2005 05:40:20 PM
StreetInsider Alert for LEXR

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Lexar Media Inc (Nasdaq: LEXR) reported a Q1 loss of $0.12, 4 cents worse than estimates. Revenues came in at $232.4 million versus the consensus of $201.59 million.


04/28/2005 05:40:11 PM
StreetInsider Alert for LF

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --LeapFrog Enterprises Inc (NYSE: LF) reported a Q1 loss of $0.32, 8 cents worse than estimates. Revenues came in at $71.9 million versus the consensus of $67.81 million.


04/28/2005 05:35:21 PM
StreetInsider Alert for IM

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Ingram Micro Inc (NYSE: IM) reported Q1 EPS of $0.30, 1 cent better than estimates. Revenues came in at $7.05 million versus the consensus of $7.12 billion.


04/28/2005 05:35:21 PM
StreetInsider Alert for GSLI

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --GSI Lumonics Inc (Nasdaq: GSLI) reported Q1 EPS of $0.00, not comparable to estimates. Revenues came in at $64.8 million versus the consensus of $65.11 million.



04/28/2005 05:35:20 PM
StreetInsider Alert for FII

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Federated Investors, Inc (NYSE: FII) reported Q1 EPS of $0.45, 1 cent better than estimates. Revenues came in at $205.9 million versus the consensus of $209.57 million.


04/28/2005 05:35:20 PM
StreetInsider Alert for FHRX

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --First Horizon Pharmaceutical Corp (Nasdaq: FHRX) reported Q1 EPS of $0.19, 1 cent better than estimates. Revenues came in at $41 million versus the consensus of $41.60 million.


04/28/2005 05:30:30 PM
StreetInsider Alert for ENCY

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Encysive Pharmaceuticals Inc (Nasdaq: ENCY) reported a Q1 loss of $0.30, 4 cents worse than estimates. Revenues came in at $2.5 million versus the consensus of $2.74 million.


04/28/2005 05:30:20 PM
StreetInsider Alert for AVT

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Avnet Inc (NYSE: AVT) reported Q3 EPS of $0.34, 1 cent worse than estimates. Revenues came in at $2.76 billion versus the consensus of $2.72 billion.


04/28/2005 05:30:19 PM
StreetInsider Alert for AMCC

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Applied Micro Circuits Corporation (Nasdaq: AMCC) reported Q4 EPS of $0.01, 1 cent better than estimates. Revenues came in at $64.2 million versus the consensus of $62.80 million.


04/28/2005 05:30:15 PM
StreetInsider Alert for KLAC

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --KLA-Tencor (Nasdaq: KLAC) sees Q4 revenue of $480-$500 million and earnings of $0.46-$0.48, versus the consensus of $513.99M and $0.53.

04/28/2005 05:25:18 PM
StreetInsider Alert for AACE

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Ace Cash Express Inc (Nasdaq: AACE) reported Q3 EPS of $0.75, 2 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $78.5 million versus the consensus of $77.06 million.

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04/28/2005 05:25:18 PM
StreetInsider Alert for EMN

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Eastman Chemical Co (NYSE: EMN) reported Q1 EPS of $1.92, 68 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $1.76 billion versus the consensus of $1.71 billion.


04/28/2005 05:25:17 PM
StreetInsider Alert for FBC

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Flagstar Bancorp Inc (NYSE: FBC) reported Q1 EPS of $0.31, 8 cents worse than estimates.


04/28/2005 05:20:19 PM
StreetInsider Alert for GGC

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Georgia Gulf Corp (NYSE: GGC) reported Q1 EPS of $1.13, 10 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $645.4 million versus the consensus of $592.22 million.


04/28/2005 05:20:18 PM
StreetInsider Alert for PYX

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Playtex Products Inc (NYSE: PYX) reported Q1 EPS of $0.21, 2 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $186.7 million versus the consensus of $186.99 million.


04/28/2005 05:20:15 PM
StreetInsider Alert for SCH

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Charles Schwab Corporation (NYSE: SCH) declared a 10% increase to the quarterly dividend on the company's common stock to $0.022 a share. The dividend is payable May 23, 2005 to stockholders of record May 9, 2005. Separately, the Board today authorized repurchases of the Company's common stock totaling up to $300 million.


04/28/2005 05:20:14 PM
StreetInsider Alert for KAR

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --ADESA Inc (NYSE: KAR) reported Q1 EPS of $0.38, 3 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $244 million versus the consensus of $247.11 million.


04/28/2005 05:20:13 PM
StreetInsider Alert for MOBE

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Mobility Electronics Inc (Nasdaq: MOBE) reported a Q1 loss of $0.01, in-line with estimates. Revenues came in at $18.4 million versus the consensus of $18.09 million.


04/28/2005 05:15:20 PM
StreetInsider Alert for LOOK

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --LookSmart Ltd (Nasdaq: LOOK) reported a Q1 loss of $0.04, 1 cent worse than estimates. Revenues came in at $12 million versus the consensus of $12.83 million.


04/28/2005 05:15:20 PM
StreetInsider Alert for PLXT

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --PLX Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: PLXT) said CEO Michael J. Salameh adopted a prearranged trading plan under Rule 10b5-1. The maximum number of PLX common stock and options to be sold by Mr. Salameh under this plan, beginning in July of 2005 and ending in August of 2006, is approximately 184,000, or 16 percent of Mr. Salameh's current PLX holdings, including all stock options held.


04/28/2005 05:15:19 PM
StreetInsider Alert for NBIX

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Neurocrine Biosciences Inc (Nasdaq: NBIX) reported a Q1 loss of $0.51, 13 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $11.9 million versus the consensus of $16.59 million.


04/28/2005 05:15:18 PM
StreetInsider Alert for CALD

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Callidus Software (Nasdaq: CALD) reported a Q1 loss of $0.08, 2 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $14.5 million versus the consensus of $14.40 million.


04/28/2005 05:10:27 PM
StreetInsider Alert for CAMD

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --California Micro Devices Corp (Nasdaq: CAMD) reported a Q4 loss of $0.05 (includes charges), may not be comparable to estimates of a $0.03 loss. Revenues came in at $14.5 million versus the consensus of $14.06 million.


04/28/2005 05:10:26 PM
StreetInsider Alert for MDCC

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Molecular Devices (Nasdaq: MDCC) reported Q1 EPS of $0.13, 1 cent worse than estimates. Revenues came in at $39.1 million versus the consensus of $39.66 million.


04/28/2005 05:10:25 PM
StreetInsider Alert for MSTR

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --MicroStrategy Inc (Nasdaq: MSTR) reported Q1 EPS of $0.89, 17 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $60 million versus the consensus of $61.81 million.


04/28/2005 05:10:25 PM
StreetInsider Alert for ROP

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Roper Industries Inc (NYSE: ROP) reported Q1 EPS of $0.65, 9 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $334 million versus the consensus of $313.99 million.


04/28/2005 05:05:15 PM
StreetInsider Alert for IRF

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --International Rectifier Corp (NYSE: IRF) reported Q3 EPS of $0.56, 1 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $281.9 million versus the consensus of $291.53 million.


04/28/2005 05:05:14 PM
StreetInsider Alert for GTW

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Gateway Inc (NYSE: GTW) reported Q1 EPS of $0.01, 2 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $838 million versus the consensus of $838.64 million.


04/28/2005 05:05:13 PM
StreetInsider Alert for INCX

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Interchange Corp (Nasdaq: INCX) reported Q1 EPS of $0.02, 1 cent worse than estimates. Revenues came in at $5.9 million versus the consensus of $6.35 million.


04/28/2005 05:05:13 PM
StreetInsider Alert for DADE

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Dade Behring Holdings Inc (Nasdaq: DADE) reported Q1 EPS of $0.54, 5 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $413 million versus the consensus of $403.60 million. To buyback up to 2.5 million shares.


04/28/2005 05:05:12 PM
StreetInsider Alert for OVNT

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Overnite Corp (Nasdaq: OVNT) reported Q1 EPS of $0.40, 3 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $418 million versus the consensus of $414.50 million.


04/28/2005 05:00:19 PM
StreetInsider Alert for PLAY

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --PortalPlayer Inc (Nasdaq: PLAY) reported Q1 EPS of $0.33, 13 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $44.5 million versus the consensus of $38.27 million. Sees Q2 EPS of $0.21-$0.27 versus the consensus of $0.17.


04/28/2005 05:00:19 PM
StreetInsider Alert for STAA

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Staar Surgical Co (Nasdaq: STAA) reported a Q1 loss of $0.11, 2 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $13.7 million versus the consensus of $13.73 million.


04/28/2005 05:00:18 PM
StreetInsider Alert for DRTE

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Dendrite International Inc (Nasdaq: DRTE) reported Q1 EPS of $0.12, in-line with estimates. Revenues came in at $99.4 million versus the consensus of $98.76 million.


04/28/2005 04:55:28 PM
StreetInsider Alert for VSEA

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates Inc (Nasdaq: VSEA) reported Q2 EPS of $0.30, 2 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $139.1 million versus the consensus of $133.89 million. Sees Q3 EPS of $0.45-$0.53 verusus the consensus of $0.32.


04/28/2005 04:55:12 PM
StreetInsider Alert for ANEN

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Anaren Inc (Nasdaq: ANEN) reported Q3 EPS of $0.09 (includes a $397,000 charge), not comparable to the consensus of $0.09. Revenues came in at $21.8 million versus the consensus of $22.47 million.

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04/28/2005 04:50:17 PM
StreetInsider Alert for ZRAN

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Zoran Corp (Nasdaq: ZRAN) reported Q1 EPS of $0.14, 7 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $73.9 million versus the consensus of $72.19 million.


04/28/2005 04:50:17 PM
StreetInsider Alert for SYMM

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Symmetricom Inc (Nasdaq: SYMM) reported Q1 EPS of $0.09, 4 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $43.8 million versus the consensus of $43.38 million.


04/28/2005 04:50:16 PM
StreetInsider Alert for COLM

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Columbia Sportswear Co (Nasdaq: COLM) reported Q1 EPS of $0.52, 2 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $245.7 million versus the consensus of $237.09 million.


04/28/2005 04:45:21 PM
StreetInsider Alert for IVGN

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Invitrogen Corp (Nasdaq: IVGN) reported Q1 EPS of $0.88, 7 cents worse than estimates. Revenues came in at $277.1 million versus the consensus of $268.31 million. Sees FY05 EPS of $3.50-$3.53 versus the consensus of $3.44.


04/28/2005 04:45:21 PM
StreetInsider Alert for SONO

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --SonoSite Inc (Nasdaq: SONO) reported Q1 EPS of $0.05, 12 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $34 million versus the consensus of $29.80 million. Sees a Q2 loss of $0.12-$0.15 versus the consensus of a $0.07 loss.


04/28/2005 04:40:22 PM
StreetInsider Alert for HIG

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --The Hartford Financial Services Group Inc (NYSE: HIG) reported Q1 EPS of $1.93, 12 cents better than estimates.


04/28/2005 04:40:21 PM
StreetInsider Alert for KOPN

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Kopin Corp (Nasdaq: KOPN) reported Q1 EPS of $0.02, 5 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $18.9 million versus the consensus of $19.04 million.


04/28/2005 04:40:20 PM
StreetInsider Alert for ADPT

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Adaptec Inc (Nasdaq: ADPT) reported a Q1 loss of $0.04, 1 cent better than estimates. Revenues came in at $111.2 million versus the consensus of $112.3 million.


04/28/2005 04:35:26 PM
StreetInsider Alert for PHS

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Pacificare Health Systems Inc (NYSE: PHS) reported Q1 EPS of $0.89, 1 cent better than estimates. Revenues came in at $3.4 billion versus the consensus of $3.42 billion.


04/28/2005 04:35:25 PM
StreetInsider Alert for GTRC

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Guitar Center Inc (Nasdaq: GTRC) reported Q1 EPS of $0.56, 6 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $396.4 million versus the consensus of $393.49 million.


04/28/2005 04:35:24 PM
StreetInsider Alert for SCSC

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Scansource Inc (Nasdaq: SCSC) reported Q3 EPS of $0.64, 1 cent worse than estimates. Revenues came in at $355.1 million versus the consensus of $355.39 million.


04/28/2005 04:35:18 PM
StreetInsider Alert for NTGR

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --NetGear Inc (Nasdaq: NTGR) reported Q1 EPS of $0.25, 3 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $109 million versus the consensus of $105.30 million.


04/28/2005 04:35:14 PM
StreetInsider Alert for ITMN

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Intermune Inc (Nasdaq: ITMN) reported a Q1 loss of $0.47, 7 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $36.1 million versus the consensus of $38.54 million.


04/28/2005 04:30:29 PM
StreetInsider Alert for LAVA

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Magma Design Automation Inc (Nasdaq: LAVA) reported Q4 EPS of $0.08, in-line with estimates. Revenues came in at $35.7 million versus the consensus of $35.02 million.


04/28/2005 04:30:28 PM
StreetInsider Alert for JILL

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --J. Jill Group Inc (Nasdaq: JILL) reported a Q1 loss of $0.13, 14 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $98.4 million versus the consensus of $91.30 million.


04/28/2005 04:30:28 PM
StreetInsider Alert for PXLW

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Pixelworks Inc (Nasdaq: PXLW) reported Q1 EPS of $0.02, in-line with estimates. Revenues came in at $40.3 million versus the consensus of $38.58 million.


04/28/2005 04:30:26 PM
StreetInsider Alert for KLAC

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --KLA Tencor Corp (Nasdaq: KLAC) reported Q3 EPS of $0.61, 5 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $542 million versus the consensus of $527.92 million.


04/28/2005 04:25:19 PM
StreetInsider Alert for FLEX

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Flextronics International Ltd (Nasdaq: FLEX) reported Q4 EPS of $0.16, in-line with estimates. Revenues came in at $3.61 billion versus the consensus of $4 billion.


04/28/2005 04:25:19 PM
StreetInsider Alert for CPKI

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --California Pizza Kitchen Inc (Nasdaq: CPKI) reported Q1 EPS of $0.22, in-line with estimates. Revenues came in at $110.3 million versus the consensus of $109.60 million.



04/28/2005 04:25:18 PM
StreetInsider Alert for SAPE

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Sapient Corp (Nasdaq: SAPE) reported Q1 EPS of $0.05, in-line with estimates. Revenues came in at $76.8 million versus the consensus of $72.96 million.


04/28/2005 04:25:17 PM
StreetInsider Alert for MSFT

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Microsoft Corp (Nasdaq: MSFT) reported Q1 EPS of $0.28, may not be comparable to the consensus of $0.32. Revenues came in at $9.6 billion versus the consensus of $9.83 billion. Sees FY06 EPS of $1.26-$1.30 (including stock base compensation), may not be comparable to the consensus of $1.41. Sees Q4 revenues of $10.1-$10.2 billion versus the consensus of $10.07 billion.


04/28/2005 04:20:19 PM
StreetInsider Alert for AVID

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Avid Technology Inc (Nasdaq: AVID) reported Q1 EPS of $0.60, 2 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $166 million versus the consensus of $165.24 million.


04/28/2005 04:15:30 PM
StreetInsider Alert for AGI

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Alliance Gaming Corp (NYSE: AGI) reported Q3 EPS of $0.07, 3 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $125.4 million versus the consensus of $121.27 million.


04/28/2005 04:15:30 PM
StreetInsider Alert for MSCC

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Microsemi Corp (Nasdaq: MSCC) reported Q2 EPS of $0.16, 1 cent better than estimates. Revenues came in at $73.3 million versus the consensus of $72 million.


04/28/2005 04:15:29 PM
StreetInsider Alert for BEBE

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --bebe stores, inc. (Nasdaq: BEBE) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a three-for-two stock split.


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04/28/2005 04:15:29 PM
StreetInsider Alert for DTAS

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Digitas Inc (Nasdaq: DTAS) reported Q1 EPS of $0.12, 1 cent better than estimates. Revenues came in at $137.8 million.


04/28/2005 04:10:19 PM
StreetInsider Alert for WIRE

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Encore Wire Corp (Nasdaq: WIRE) reported Q1 EPS of $0.01, 7 cents worse than estimates. Revenues came in at $137.2 million versus the consensus of $150.25 million.


04/28/2005 04:10:15 PM
StreetInsider Alert for HLTH

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --WebMD Corp (Nasdaq: HLTH) reported Q1 EPS of $0.12, 1 cent better than estimates. Revenues came in at $303.9 million versus the consensus of $300.01 million.


04/28/2005 04:10:14 PM
StreetInsider Alert for APCC

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --American Power Conversion Corp (Nasdaq: APCC) reported Q1 EPS of $0.18, 1 cent better than estimates. Revenues came in at $408 million versus the consensus of $402.07 million.


04/28/2005 04:10:13 PM
StreetInsider Alert for AMIS

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --AMIS Holdings Inc (Nasdaq: AMIS) reported Q1 EPS of $0.12, 1 cent better than estimates. Revenues came in at $115.9 million versus the consensus of $114.63 million.


04/28/2005 04:05:25 PM
StreetInsider Alert for MOH

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Molina Healthcare Inc (NYSE: MOH) reported Q1 EPS of $0.53, 1 cent better than estimates. Revenues came in at $392.2 million versus the consensus of $383.58 million.


04/28/2005 04:05:24 PM
StreetInsider Alert for CAB

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Cabela's Inc (NYSE: CAB) reported Q1 EPS of $0.12, in-line with estimates. Revenues came in at $350.6 million versus the consensus of $332.56 million.


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04/28/2005 03:55:27 PM
StreetInsider Alert for NXTP

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Nextel Partners Inc (Nasdaq: NXTP) reported Q1 EPS of $0.19, 4 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $404.1 million versus the consensus of $386.35 million.

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04/28/2005 03:50:18 PM
StreetInsider Alert for NST

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --NSTAR (NYSE: NST) approved a two-for-one (2-for-1) split of NSTAR's outstanding common shares.


04/28/2005 03:01:02 PM
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Apr 28, 2005 (Briefing.com via COMTEX) --Hourly In Play (R)

Updated: 28-Apr-05 15:00 ET

14:53

MERQ Mercury Interactive moves aggressively lower intraday under its 200-day simple ma (41.29 -1.35) -- Technical --

As the stock drops to a fresh 3-month low under its 200-day simple moving average (41.65), it sets up for a test of its January bullish gap area at 40.98/41.00.

14:52

COMPX Nasdaq Composite nearing April/Mid-Oct lows at 1904/1900 (1906.89 -23.54) -- Technical --

-Update-

14:47

BRP Brasil Telecom Part halted (31.86 +0.86)


14:36

GTRC Guitar Center - - 200 Day Alert (49.56 -2.40) -- Technical --

As the stock extends its downward momentum, it penetrates its 200-day simple moving average near 49.38.

14:33

S&P 500 and Dow push to new lows, nearing support at yesterday's lows of 1144 and 10079-- Technical --


14:27

Point Gainers List

Issues posting the largest gains on a point basis include: SMG +2.86, MCHP +2.67, GR +2.46, KOMG +2.39, BG +2.33, SBUX +2.27, PTP +2.20, SINA +2.14, SRDX +2.09, ITRI +2.08, ISSX +1.78, IRM +1.75, MSTR +1.75, ILSE +1.60, PLXS +1.58, FCN +1.55, APD +1.50, ERES +1.44, KYPH +1.43, FOXH +1.42, ASH +1.35, IVX +1.33, ISIL +1.30, AX +1.29.

14:26

Dow -102 accelerates to downside as Crude Oil, 51.60 -0.01, spikes to session high, and stops in equity market taken out

See 14:09, 14:07, 13:17, and 10:55 comments.

14:09

After 30 pt pop in the Dow -70, the Index comes back down just as suddenly, stifled by the late spike in Crude Oil to fresh highs... 51.55 -0.06


14:07

Crude Oil back to highs of day... $51.40 -0.21


13:56

Point Losers List: Homebuilding

Stocks pacing the way on a point basis include: MATK -26.86, TAP -14.21, RAH -11.39, KRON -10.10, JLL -9.20, OFG -6.73, INPC -5.37, QSII -4.79, FBP -4.58, HSII -4.32, CTX -4.06, APPX -4.03, SWK -4.03, CME -3.85, HANS -3.73, KBH -3.70, EL -3.61, USPI -3.25, LIZ -3.14, FDG -3.02, WLT -2.78, CLF -2.70, DTPI -2.68, SWN -2.64, PD -2.61, HYDL -2.52, SPF -2.51, WMAR -2.50, MDC -2.41, TOL -2.40, MTH -2.34.

13:24

Weaker trade amid weaker volume

The averages have spent the day on the defensive but the choppy trading range of the last two weeks remains intact. Weighing on the market today are: Housing -2.3%, Networking -2.1%, Steel -1.8%, Biotech -1.8%, Gold -1.7%, Disk Drive -1.5%, Natural Gas -1.5%, Oil Service -1.4%, Broker/Dealer -1.1%. On the plus side are Airline +1.7%, Utility +0.5% and Drug +0.5%. Volume is running below yesterday's pace and below average (Nasdaq 1.074 bln, NYSE 935 mln).

13:17

Crude Oil rallies back to highs of day, lifting 1% over past 15 min... $50.95 -0.66... Dow -68 extends decline on the uptick in oil

See 10:55 update for related commentary.

13:09

ACV Alberto-Culver increases stock buyback by 2.9 mln additional shares (43.44 -0.75)

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13:09

KMB Kimberly-Clark says poised to meet its goals of rev growth of 3-5% and earnings growth in the mid-to high-single digits (62.18 -0.01)

Commenting on the outlook for 2005, CEO Thomas J. Falk said the company is poised to meet its goals of revenue growth of 3-5 percent and earnings growth in the mid-to high-single digits. This is in line with Kimberly-Clark's long-term Global Business Plan objectives. Cash flow is expected to remain strong, supporting co's plan to again return healthy amounts of cash to shareholders in the form of dividends and share repurchases. The company is off to a good start, Falk said, delivering good first quarter results in a highly inflationary and challenging business environment.

13:05

FLSH M-Systems sets new session low, testing solid support (18.88 -0.49) -- Technical --

Stock has set a new three month low in recent action bringing the slide off the April high to 21% off the April high (28% off March high). The latest extension has brought a solid support zone between 18.76 and 18.49 into play. This marks the Jan lows as well as the 50% retrace of the Aug 2004/March 2005 rally (session low 18.77). (click for chart)

12:55

ERTS Electronic Arts notches fresh session high of 53.50, nearing this week/April high at 53.66/53.71 (53.44 +0.75) -- Technical --

Note that its 200 day sma is slightly above at 53.88.

12:31

STSI Star Scientific registers 7.2 mln shares for resale by selling stockholders (4.96 -0.10)


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04/28/2005 02:45:13 PM
StreetInsider Alert for BR

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Burlington Resources Inc (NYSE: BR) reports Q1 earnings of $1.21 per share, 15 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $1.58 billion versus the consensus of $1.5 billion.


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04/28/2005 01:25:12 PM
StreetInsider Alert for DJ:INDU

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --04/28: Streetinsider.com's Unusual 11 Afternoon Movers:

Martek Biosciences Corporation (Nasdaq: MATK) 44.41% LOWER; lowered Q3, Q4, and FY05 guidance.

Kronos Inc (Nasdaq: KRON) 20.30% LOWER; reported disappointing Q1 results and guided Q2 and FY05 EPS lower. In addition, Robert W. Baird downgraded the stock.

Multimedia Games Inc (Nasdaq: MGAM) 16.10% HIGHER; reported impressive Q2 results.

Spherion Corporation (NYSE: SFN) 16.01% LOWER; guided Q2 lower. In addition, Robert W. Baird downgraded the stock.

Serologicals Corp (Nasdaq: SERO) 15.57% LOWER; reported disappointing Q1 results.

Plexus Corp (Nasdaq: PLXS) 14.78% HIGHER; reported impressive Q2 results.

Nautilus Group Inc, (NYSE: NLS) 13.66% HIGHER; reported impressive Q1 results and guided FY05 EPS higher.

eResearchTechnology, Inc. (Nasdaq: ERES) 13.03% HIGHER; Board allows Blum Capital to acquire up to 20% of the Company's common stock. In additon, partner of Blum Capital was appointed to the Board of Directors.

ON Semiconductor Corp (Nasdaq: ONNN) 12.00% HIGHER; reported impressive Q1 results.

Microchip Technology Inc (Nasdaq: MCHP) 9.09% HIGHER; reported impressive Q4 results.

Intersil Corp (Nasdaq: ISIL) 8.55% HIGHER; reported impressive Q1 results. In addition, Lehman Brothers upgraded the stock.


04/28/2005 12:25:14 PM
StreetInsider Alert for SGMS

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --SCIENTIFIC GAMES CORPORATION (Nasdaq: SGMS) said Loto Catalunya has awarded Scientific Games and Indra the contract to provide full lottery facilities management services for the autonomous region of Catalonia in Spain for both online and instant lottery products and services. Scientific Games' portion of the award is valued at $37.3 million over the initial term of eight years and commences October 22, 2005. The contract also contains an option for a two-year extension.


04/28/2005 11:05:11 AM
StreetInsider Alert for WMT

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT) announced the promotion of John Fleming, 46, to executive vice president and chief marketing officer for the company effective May 2.


04/28/2005 11:05:09 AM
StreetInsider Alert for BRCD

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Brocade Communications (Nasdaq: BRCD) is 10% lower in early action after Merrill Lynch downgraded the stock from 'buy' to 'sell', saying they expect the company to miss April Qtr by 2 cents. The analyst also lowered 2005 EPS estimates from $0.41 to $0.34 and FY06 from $0.45 to $0.37.


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04/28/2005 10:30:22 AM
StreetInsider Alert for DJ:INDU

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --04/28: Streetinsider.com's Unusual 8 Morning Movers:

Martek Biosciences Corporation (Nasdaq: MATK) 43.44% LOWER; lowered Q3, Q4, and FY05 guidance.

Kronos Inc (Nasdaq: KRON) 19.85% LOWER; reported disappointing Q1 results and guided Q2 and FY05 EPS lower. In addition, Robert W. Baird downgraded the stock.

Serologicals Corp (Nasdaq: SERO) 17.25% LOWER; reported disappointing Q1 results.

ON Semiconductor Corp (Nasdaq: ONNN) 13.00% HIGHER; reported impressive Q1 results.

Microchip Technology Inc (Nasdaq: MCHP) 8.89% HIGHER; reported impressive Q4 results.

eResearchTechnology, Inc. (Nasdaq: ERES) 8.81% HIGHER; Board allows Blum Capital to acquire up to 20% of the Company's common stock. In additon, partner of Blum Capital was appointed to the Board of Directors.

Intersil Corp (Nasdaq: ISIL) 8.17% HIGHER; reported impressive Q1 results. In addition, Lehman Brothers upgraded the stock.

PeopleSupport Inc (Nasdaq: PSPT) 5.50% HIGHER; reported impressive Q1 results and guided Q2 and FY05 EPS higher.


04/28/2005 09:30:18 AM
StreetInsider Alert for MSTR

Jul 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Pacific Growth upgraded MicroStrategy Inc CL A (Nasdaq: MSTR) from Equal Weight to Over Weight. In the firm's opinion, the shares are attractively valued. In addition, they noted their channel checks indicate the company will post a strong quarter and that could drive shares back near $70.


04/28/2005 09:30:18 AM
StreetInsider Alert for KRON

Jul 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Robert W. Baird downgraded Kronos Incorporated (Nasdaq: KRON) from Outperform to Neutral. The firm lowered their estimates based on to disruptions/distortions from sales force reorg that led to weaker than expected Q2.


04/28/2005 09:30:17 AM
StreetInsider Alert for CDIC

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --CardioDynamics (Nasdaq: CDIC) announced that Vermed, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, has entered into a three-year, multi-source contract with Premier Purchasing Partners, LLP, the group purchasing division of Premier, Inc. and one of the largest healthcare alliances in the United States. Vermed was one of three vendors awarded the multi-source contract that commences July 1, 2005, to offer Premier's members ECG electrodes, lead wires, and cables. CardioDynamics estimates the total annual national sales volume for this Premier award to be approximately $25 million.


04/28/2005 09:30:16 AM
StreetInsider Alert for RSAS

Jul 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Wedbush Morgan upgraded RSA Security Incorporated (Nasdaq: RSAS) from Hold to Buy; target price decreased from $16.00 to $13.00. The firm based their upgrade on compelling risk/reward due to strong growth prospects in 2H05. They see robust potential in pipelines for new products and attractive valuation, noting the stock currently the most inexpensive stock in their sector.



04/28/2005 09:30:16 AM
StreetInsider Alert for ABX

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Barrick Gold (NYSE: ABX) reports Q1 earnings of $0.10 per share, 4 cents better than estimates.


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04/28/2005 09:25:19 AM
StreetInsider Alert for CIPH

Jul 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Ciphergen Diagnostics, a division of Ciphergen Biosystems, Inc. (Nasdaq: CIPH), announced that it has executed a material transfer agreement with the NCI Clinical Proteomics Reference Laboratory (CPRL) which allows CPRL to evaluate the new ProteinChip System, Series 4000 and ProteinChip arrays and associated bioinformatics suites. The CPRL was created by the NCI to explore a variety of proteomics platforms which may have potential use to detect protein patterns indicative of various cancer states.


04/28/2005 09:25:18 AM
StreetInsider Alert for ILSE

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Intralase (Nasdaq: ILSE) reports Q1 earnings of $0.06 per share, 4 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $20.7 miillion versus the consensus of $20.3 million. Sees FY05 EPS of $0.33-$0.37 versus the consensus of $0.31.

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04/28/2005 09:20:22 AM
StreetInsider Alert for UCL

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Unocal (NYSE: UCL) reports Q1 earnings of $1.62 per share, 25 cents better than estimates.

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04/28/2005 09:15:16 AM
StreetInsider Alert for WMI

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Waste Management Inc (NYSE: WMI) reports Q1 earnings of $0.26 per share, 1 cents worse than estimates. Revenues came in at $3.04 billion versus the consensus of $3.05 billion. Sees FY05 EPS $1.50-1.60 versus the consensus of $1.56.


04/28/2005 09:15:15 AM
StreetInsider Alert for APA

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Apache (NYSE: APA) reports Q1 earnings of $1.67 per share, 1 cent better than estimates. Revenues came in at $1.66 billion versus the consensus of $1.58 billion.

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04/28/2005 09:10:21 AM
StreetInsider Alert for GBND

Jul 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --KeyBanc downgraded General Binding Corporation (Nasdaq: GBND) from Buy to Hold. The firm lowered its outlook on the stock citing recent price appreciation and the lower than expected 1Q05 gross margin.


04/28/2005 09:10:21 AM
StreetInsider Alert for CSX

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --CSX Corp (NYSE: CSX) reports Q1 earnings of $0.68 per share, 23 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $2.1 billion versus the consensus of $2.06 billion.


04/28/2005 09:10:20 AM
StreetInsider Alert for BDY

Jul 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --RBC Capital Markets upgraded Bradley Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NYSE: BDY) from Underperform to Sector Perform. The firm based their upgrade on BDY's announcement to restate Q3 results. In addition, they expect a very small change following the auditors review.


04/28/2005 09:10:19 AM
StreetInsider Alert for DIOD

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Diodes Inc (Nasdaq: DIOD) reports Q1 earnings of $0.45 per share, 1 cent better than estimates. Revenues came in at $48.6 million versus the consensu sof $48.15 million.


04/28/2005 09:10:19 AM
StreetInsider Alert for KOMG

Jul 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Needham upgraded Komag Inc (Nasdaq: KOMG) from Buy to Strong Buy; target price increased from $26.00 to $31.00.

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04/28/2005 09:00:17 AM
StreetInsider Alert for GP

Jul 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Georgia-Pacific Corp (NYSE: GP) reported Q1 EPS of $0.78, 6 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $4.48 billion versus the consensus of $4.48 billion.


04/28/2005 09:00:17 AM
StreetInsider Alert for MGAM

Jul 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Multimedia Games Inc (Nasdaq: MGAM) reported Q2 EPS of $0.18, 7 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $40 million versus the consensus of $39 million.


04/28/2005 09:00:16 AM
StreetInsider Alert for AEE

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Ameren Corp (NYSE: AEE) reports Q1 earnings of $0.62 per share, 3 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $1.63 billion.


04/28/2005 08:55:21 AM
StreetInsider Alert for PVN

Jul 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Morgan Stanley upgraded Providian Financial Corporation (NYSE: PVN) from Underweight to Equal-weight; target price increased from $16.50 to $17.00. The firm's upgrade is based on strong receivables growth.



04/28/2005 08:55:21 AM
StreetInsider Alert for NFX

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Newfield Exploration (NYSE: NFX) reports Q1 earnings of $1.92 per share, 14 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $413.1 million versus the consensus of $400.9 million.

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04/28/2005 08:55:08 AM
StreetInsider Alert for ITG

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Investment Tech (NYSE: ITG) reports Q1 earnings of $0.31 per share, 3 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $91.7 million versus the consensus of $88.3 million.


04/28/2005 08:55:07 AM
StreetInsider Alert for BHI

Jul 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Lehman Brothers upgraded Baker Hughes Incorporated (NYSE: BHI) from Underweight to Equal-weight.


04/28/2005 08:50:19 AM
StreetInsider Alert for NEOL

Jul 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Wells Fargo initiated coverage on NeoPharm, Inc. (Nasdaq: NEOL) with a Buy rating; $12.00 price target. The firm expects lead product IL13-PE, in a PIII trial, will demonstrate superiority to GLIADEL wafers.



04/28/2005 08:50:19 AM
StreetInsider Alert for CGFW

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --CyberGuard (Nasdaq: CGFW) reports Q3 earnings of $0.05 per share, 1 cent worse than estimates. Revenues came in at $16.7 million versus the consensus of $17.2 million. Sees Q4 EPS of $0.03-$0.05, versus the consensus of $0.07.


04/28/2005 08:50:17 AM
StreetInsider Alert for COCO

Jul 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Bear Stearns upgraded Corinthian Colleges Inc (Nasdaq: COCO) from Peer Perform to Outperform. The firm based their upgrade on Apr 27 sell-off of shares because of COCO's reporting that they experienced the worst enrollment growth trends since they became a public company. They do not anticipate enrollment growth in the double-digit range in the near future. Their projections call for a 15% per year growth over the next few years with improving margin expansion. In addition, the firm believes the stock is a great buying opportunity.



04/28/2005 08:50:17 AM
StreetInsider Alert for AGY

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Argosy Gaming (NYSE: AGY) reports Q1 earnings of $0.76 per share, 8 cents better than estimaates. Revenues came in at $271 million versus the consensus of $273.2 million.


04/28/2005 08:50:16 AM
StreetInsider Alert for ANN

Jul 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Lehman Brothers initiated coverage on Ann Taylor Stores Corporation (NYSE: ANN) with an Overweight rating; $30.00 price target. In the firm's opinion, new CEO Krill will be able to improve inventory discipline and rejuvenate comps. They expect recovery in 2H05.


04/28/2005 08:50:06 AM
StreetInsider Alert for BWA

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Borg Warner (NYSE: BWA) reports Q1 earnings of $0.93 per share, 3 cents worse than estimates. Revenues came in at $1.08 billion versus the consensus of $1.08 billion. Sees FY05 EPS of $4.15-$4.25 versus the consensus of $4.38.

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04/28/2005 08:45:20 AM
StreetInsider Alert for MGG

Jul 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Morgan Stanley resumed coverage on MGM Mirage Inc. (NYSE: MGG) with an Overweight rating; $96.00 price target. The firm is resuming coverage on the stock and believes that the current price of shares reflect MGG's combined venture in Macau or Project CityCenter, which are worth an additional $8 and $7 respectively. Additionally, they believe the market is undervaluing the company's existing operations.


04/28/2005 08:45:20 AM
StreetInsider Alert for OCR

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Omnicare (NYSE: OCR) reports Q1 (Mar) earnings of $0.57 per share, in-line with estimates. Revenues came in at $1.1 billion versus the consensus of $1.09 billion.


04/28/2005 08:45:19 AM
StreetInsider Alert for ISIL

Jul 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Lehman Brothers upgraded Intersil Corporation (Nasdaq: ISIL) from Underweight to Equal-weight; $18.00 price target. The firm believes ISIL has turned the corner and the shares have a good valuation support.


04/28/2005 08:45:18 AM
StreetInsider Alert for COT

Jul 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Legg Mason downgraded Cott Corporation (NYSE: COT) from Buy to Hold. The firm based their downgrade on CEO departure and the stock's valuation.



04/28/2005 08:45:18 AM
StreetInsider Alert for EXAR

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Exar Corp (Nasdaq: EXAR) reports Q4 earnings of $0.03 per share, 1 cent better than estimates. Revenues came in at $13.7 million versus the consensus of $13.5 million.


04/28/2005 08:45:10 AM
StreetInsider Alert for AVCT

Jul 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --RBC Capital Markets initiated coverage on Avocent Corporation (Nasdaq: AVCT) with an Outperform rating. The firm views growth catalysts to be: international expansion, product upgrade cycles, KVM applications, and emerging telecom spending recovery.


04/28/2005 08:45:09 AM
StreetInsider Alert for K

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Kellogg (NYSE: K) reports Q1 earnings of $0.61 per share, 1 cent better than estimates. Revenues came in at $2.57 billion versus the consensus of $2.52 billion. Expects full-year earnings at the high end of the previously stated range of $2.28-$2.32 per share. Also approved a 10% increase in the dividend effective in the third quarter.

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04/28/2005 08:40:12 AM
StreetInsider Alert for ATRS

Jul 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --RBC Capital Markets intiiated coverage on Altiris, Incorporated (Nasdaq: ATRS) with an Outperform rating; $25.00 price target. The firm believes guidance is conservative and expects consistent rev growth trends for existing customers and a return to historical revs of Dell related revs.


04/28/2005 08:40:12 AM
StreetInsider Alert for ISSX

Jul 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --RBC Capital Markets upgraded Internet Security Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: ISSX) from Sector Perform to Outperform. The firm's upgrade is due to execution in a difficult environment, conservative estimates, and new product introductions.


04/28/2005 08:40:11 AM
StreetInsider Alert for WEN

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Wendy's (NYSE: WEN) reports Q1 earnings of $0.45 per share, 5 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $894.2 million versus the consensus of $883.6 million. Sees FY05 EPS of $2.17-$2.23 versus the consensus of $2.19.


04/28/2005 08:40:10 AM
StreetInsider Alert for WDR

Jul 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Friedman downgraded Waddell & Reed Financial, Inc. (NYSE: WDR) from Market Perform to Underperform. The firm based their downgrade on lack of sales momentum of W&R funds, sales shift towards lower margin products, and significant regulatory risks.


04/28/2005 08:40:10 AM
StreetInsider Alert for STMP

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Stamps.com (Nasdaq: STMP) reports Q1 earnings of $0.07 per share, 2 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $11.8 million versus the consensus of $11.2 million. Sees FY05 EPS of $0.31 versus the consensus of $0.26.


04/28/2005 08:40:09 AM
StreetInsider Alert for YUM

Jul 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Goldman Sachs downgraded Yum! Brands Inc (NYSE: YUM) from Outperform to In-Line.



04/28/2005 08:35:20 AM
StreetInsider Alert for SBUX

Jul 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Goldman Sachs upgraded Starbucks Corporation (Nasdaq: SBUX) from In-line to Outperform. The firm upgraded the stock based on strong growth outlook and attractive valuation.



04/28/2005 08:35:05 AM
StreetInsider Alert for TBBK

Jul 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Sandler O'Neill upgraded The Bancorp Inc (Nasdaq: TBBK) from Hold to Buy; $17.00 price target. The firm based their upgrade on strong loan growth and margin expansion in Q1.

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04/28/2005 08:30:34 AM
StreetInsider Alert for NOC

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Northrop Grumman (NYSE: NOC) reports Q1 earnings of $0.96 per share, 5 cents better than estimaets. Revenues came in at $7.45 billion versus the consensus of $7.54 bilion. Sees FY05 EPS of $3.70-$3.85 versus the consensus of $3.66.


04/28/2005 08:30:33 AM
StreetInsider Alert for QSFT

Jul 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Susquehanna upgraded Quest Software Inc (Nasdaq: QSFT) from Net Neutral to Net Positive. The firm based their upgrade on the following factors: 1) belief of potential for some revenue and EPS upside to current 2005 estimates; 2) belief that the Imceda acquisition provides complementary functionality to QSFT's SQL management capabilities and can grow faster than many expect, with accretion sooner than indicated; and 3) valuation, noting the stock is trading 19x their 2005 ests and 16-17x 2006 ests, a 12% discount to the group despite QSFT's higher growth profile and relatively consistent execution over the past few quarters.


04/28/2005 08:30:33 AM
StreetInsider Alert for IRIS

Jul 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --ThinkEquity initiated coverage on IRIS International, Inc. (Nasdaq: IRIS) with a Buy rating; $18.00 price target. The firm believes the new product platform iQ200 addresses a large, unmet need in urinalysis market and is a compelling value proposition.


04/28/2005 08:30:22 AM
StreetInsider Alert for XOMS

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Exxon Mobil Corp (NYSE: XOM) reports Q1 earnings, ex-items, of $1.15 per share, versus the consensus of $1.15. Revenues came in at $82.05 billion


04/28/2005 08:30:21 AM
StreetInsider Alert for AVCT

Jul 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --RBC Capital Markets initiated coverage on Avocent Corporation (Nasdaq: AVCT) with an Outperform rating. The firm views growth catalysts to be: international expansion, product upgrade cycles, KVM applications, and emerging telecom spending recovery.

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04/28/2005 08:25:22 AM
StreetInsider Alert for BMC

Jul 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --RBC Capital Markets initiated coverage on BMC Software Inc (NYSE: BMC) with a Sector Perform rating; $16.00 price target. The firm noted that BMC guided to relatively weak results that included lower-than expected Distributed Systems Management results and European-related revenue.


04/28/2005 08:25:15 AM
StreetInsider Alert for DCOM

Jul 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Friedman upgraded Dime Community Bancshares Inc (Nasdaq: DCOM) from Underperform to Market Perform; target price increased from $14.00 to $15.00. The firm's upgrade is based on valuation decline.



04/28/2005 08:25:14 AM
StreetInsider Alert for CMCSA

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Comcast Corp (Nasdaq: CMCSA) reports Q1 earnings of $0.14 per share, 4 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $5.36 billion versus the consensus of $5.37 billion.


04/28/2005 08:25:14 AM
StreetInsider Alert for KMG

Jul 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Hibernia downgraded Kerr-McGee Corporation (NYSE: KMG) from Buy to Hold; $95.00 price target. The firm is downgrade KMG due to valuation, however believing the stock is likely being supported by the current tender offer to buy-in shares for $85-$92.


04/28/2005 08:25:13 AM
StreetInsider Alert for PA

Jul 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Deutsche Bank initiated coverage on PanAmSat Holding Corporation (NYSE: PA) with a Buy rating. The firm thinks PA is well positioned in the market.

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04/28/2005 08:20:15 AM
StreetInsider Alert for BBW

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Build-A-Bear Workshop (NYSE: BBW) reports Q1 earnings of $0.40 per share, in-line with estimates. Rvenues came in at $86.1 million versus the consensus of $87.1 million. Sees Q2 EPS of $0.23-0.25 versus the consensus of $0.26. Sees FY05 EPS of $1.35-1.41 versus the consensus of $1.43.


04/28/2005 08:20:14 AM
StreetInsider Alert for USPI

Jul 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Jefferies downgraded United Surgical Partners International Inc (Nasdaq: USPI) from Buy to Hold; $47.00 price target. The firm notes that USPI's Q1 results included same-facility rev growth of 7%, well below managements long-term guidance of 9%-12%. They are concerned with deceleration in US same-facility case growth.


04/28/2005 08:20:14 AM
StreetInsider Alert for SHFL

Jul 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Wells Fargo upgraded Shuffle Master Inc (Nasdaq: SHFL) from Hold to Buy; $34.00 price target. The firm expects earnings to driven by the shuffler business, additional table sales and lease-placements.



04/28/2005 08:20:13 AM
StreetInsider Alert for AYE

Jul 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Harris Nesbitt Gerard initiated coverage on Allegheny Energy Inc (NYSE: AYE) with an Outperform rating; $28.00 price target. The firm finds the shares undervalued at current levels.


04/28/2005 08:20:13 AM
StreetInsider Alert for CELG

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Celgene (Nasdaq: CELG) reports Q1 earnings of $0.11 per share, 1 cent better than estimates. Revenues came in at $112.4 million versus the consensus of $112.3 million.


04/28/2005 08:15:22 AM
StreetInsider Alert for BAMM

Jul 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --SunTrust Banks downgraded Books-A-Million, Inc. (Nasdaq: BAMM) from Buy to Neutral. While believing the turnaround remains intact, the firm does not see a near term catalyst. They noted the following: 1) Q1 conditions seem to be somewhat softer than planned; 2) one of the sub-themes in retail during the last six months has been an accelerated migration to online shopping; and 3) the appetite for riskier (less visible) stories has waned.



04/28/2005 08:15:21 AM
StreetInsider Alert for PDLI

Jul 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Wachovia Securities upgraded Protein Design Labs Inc (Nasdaq: PDLI) from Market Perform to Outperform. The firm is more positive on PDLI's royalty stream & rev contribution from the ESP Pharma product. Their valuation range is $21-$25.


04/28/2005 08:15:21 AM
StreetInsider Alert for RDA

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --The Reader's Digest Association, Inc. (NYSE: RDA) received approval from its Board of Directors to repurchase $100 million of the company's common stock over the next two years.


04/28/2005 08:15:20 AM
StreetInsider Alert for AVN

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --AVANIR Pharmaceuticals (AMEX: AVN) signed global research, development and commercialization agreement with Novartis (NYSE: NVS) to develop orally active small molecule therapeutics targeting macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) as potential treatments for inflammatory diseases.

Under the terms of the agreement, AVANIR is eligible to receive over $200 million in combined upfront and milestone payments upon achievement of development, regulatory, and sales objectives. AVANIR is also eligible to receive increasing royalties on worldwide product sales. AVANIR will receive research funding of up to $2.5 million per year for up to four years. Novartis will assume all responsibility for product development expenses and both parties will contribute expertise and intellectual property.


04/28/2005 08:15:19 AM
StreetInsider Alert for CBT

Jul 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Deutsche Bank downgraded Cabot Corporation (NYSE: CBT) from Buy to Hold; target price decreased from $41.00 to $32.00. The firm reports that CBT is writing off $90M in goodwill related to its Supermetals biz and lacks any significant pos catalysts.


04/28/2005 08:15:18 AM
StreetInsider Alert for MLNM

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Millennium Pharm (Nasdaq: MLNM) reports Q1 loss of $0.09 per share, 2 cent better than estimates. Revenues came in at $123.7 million versus the consensus of $129.2 million.


04/28/2005 08:15:18 AM
StreetInsider Alert for SFN

Jul 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Robert W. Baird downgraded Spherion Corporation (NYSE: SFN) from Outperform to Neutral; target price decreased from $9.00 to $7.00. The firm notes that Q2 guidance was weaker than expected and that SFN will have difficulty managing rev growth and margins.

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04/28/2005 08:10:14 AM
StreetInsider Alert for PIR

Jul 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --UBS Securities initiated coverage on Pier 1 Imports, Inc. (NYSE: PIR) with a Reduce rating. The firm sees downside near-term from the following: valuation, challenging competitive environment, and Street estimates that appear too high.


04/28/2005 08:10:14 AM
StreetInsider Alert for KYO

Jul 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Goldman Sachs upgraded Kyocera Corporation (NYSE: KYO) from In-line to Outperform. The firm based their upgrade on KYO's FY04 report. In addition, they believe KYO is heading in the right direction, and thinks that moving to a limited risk business model for the North American cell-phone business could make the stock behave more like a device stock.


04/28/2005 08:10:13 AM
StreetInsider Alert for

Jul 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --U.S. Bancorp Piper Jaffray downgraded Oriental Financial Group (NYSE: OFG) from Market Perform to Underperform; target price decreased from $26.00 to $17.00. The firm based their downgrade on concerns over net interest margins under a flattening rate environment. Keefe Bruyette & Woods downgraded the stock from Underperform to Market Perform; $17.00 price target. The firm based their downgrade on concerns over net interest margins under a flattening rate environment.


04/28/2005 08:05:25 AM
StreetInsider Alert for KSWS

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --K-Swiss (Nasdaq: KSWS) reports Q1 earnings of $0.72 per share, 15 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $153.4 million versus the consensus of $142 million. Sees Q2, sees EPS of $0.31-$0.36 versus the consensus of $0.37. Sees FY05 EPS of $1.80-$1.90 versus the consensus of $1.79.


04/28/2005 08:05:25 AM
StreetInsider Alert for GW

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Grey Wolf (NYSE: GW) reports Q1 earnings of $0.10 per share, 3 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $150 million versus the consensus of $135.4 million.


04/28/2005 08:05:13 AM
StreetInsider Alert for ITMN

Jul 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --ThinkEquity intiiated coverage on InterMune Inc (Nasdaq: ITMN) with a Buy rating; $13.00 price target. The firm sees upside from a depressed valuation and value creation as the HCV protease advances.


04/28/2005 08:01:31 AM
StreetInsider Alert for HZO

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --MarineMax (NYSE: HZO) reports Q2 earnings of $0.39 per share, 3 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $228.4 million versus the consensus of $220.4 million. Sees FY05 EPS $1.75-$1.80 versus the consensus of $1.81.


04/28/2005 08:01:30 AM
StreetInsider Alert for IMGN

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --ImmunoGen, Inc. (Nasdaq: IMGN) announced that Genentech (NYSE: DNA) has licensed exclusive rights to use ImmunoGen's Tumor-Activated Prodrug (TAP) technology with therapeutic antibodies to an undisclosed target. This license is in addition to the existing agreement between the companies that grants Genentech exclusive rights to use ImmunoGen's technology with therapeutic antibodies to HER2.


04/28/2005 08:01:29 AM
StreetInsider Alert for CIEN

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Ciena Corporation (NASDAQ: CIEN) announced that BT has selected Ciena as a preferred supplier to support its 21st Century Network, a five-year project to transform BT's business and enable the cost-effective delivery of next-generation converged, multimedia communications across a single multiservice network.


04/28/2005 08:01:29 AM
StreetInsider Alert for IDXC

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --IDX Systems (Nasdaq: IDXC) reports Q1 earnings of $0.27 per share, 1 cent better than estimates. Q1 revenues were $143.1 million, higher than analysts estimates of $140.86 million. IDXC reaffirms Q2 earnings outlook.


04/28/2005 08:01:28 AM
StreetInsider Alert for BZH

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Beazer Homes (NYSE: BZH) reports Q2 loss of $2.09 per share, which includes charges and is not comparable to the consensus of a $1.17 profit. Revenues came in at $976.2 million versus the consensus of $1.04 billion. Sees FY05 EPS of $7.00-$7.25 versus the consensus of $6.69.


04/28/2005 08:01:27 AM
StreetInsider Alert for BDK

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Black & Decker (NYSE: BDK) reports Q1 earnings of $1.36 per share, 2 cents better than estimates. Q1 revenues were $1.52 billion, higher than analysts estimates of $1.48 billion. BDK sees better than expected Q2 earnings outlook.


04/28/2005 08:01:20 AM
StreetInsider Alert for KND

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Kindred Healthcare (NYSE: KND) reports Q1 earnings of $0.67 per share, 17 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $940 million versus the consensus of $900.8 million. Sees FY05 EPS of $2.37-$2.50 versus the consensus of $2.22.


04/28/2005 08:01:19 AM
StreetInsider Alert for SIRI

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Sirius Satellite Radio (Nasdaq: SIRI) reports a Q1 loss of $0.15 per share, in-line with estimates. Q1 revenues were $43.2 million, higher than analysts estimates of $40.24 million.


04/28/2005 08:01:19 AM
StreetInsider Alert for IHP

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --IHOP Corp (NYSE: IHP) reports Q1 earnings of $0.50 per share, 3 cents worse than estimates. Revenues came in at $85.8 million versus the consensus of $85.8 million. Sees FY05 EPS of $2.02-$2.12 versus the consensus of $2.09.


04/28/2005 08:01:18 AM
StreetInsider Alert for EEEE

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Educate Inc (Nasdaq: EEEE) reports Q1 earnings of $0.17 per share, 1 cent better than estimates. Q1 revenues were $98.3 million, higher than analysts estimates of $97.09 million. EEEE sees lower than expected Q2 earnings.


04/28/2005 08:01:17 AM
StreetInsider Alert for FLE

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Fleetwood (NYSE: FLE) sees Q4 revenue of $555 million versus the consensus of $663.25 million.


04/28/2005 08:01:17 AM
StreetInsider Alert for PG

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG) reports Q3 earnings of $0.63 per share, 2 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $14.29 billion versus the consensus of $13.91 billion. Sees FY05 EPS of $2.64-$2.65 versus the consensus of $2.64


04/28/2005 08:01:07 AM
StreetInsider Alert for RTN

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Raytheon (NYSE: RTN) reports Q1 earnings of $0.43 per share, 10 cents better than estimates. Q1 revenues were $4.94 billion, higher than analysts estimates of $4.92 billion. RTN reaffirms full-year earnings outlook.


04/28/2005 08:01:06 AM
StreetInsider Alert for BMY

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Bristol-Myers Squibb (NYSE: BMY) reports Q1 earnings of $0.32 per share, 2 cents worse than estimates. Q1 revenues were $4.53 billion, lower than analysts estimates of $4.66 billion.


04/28/2005 08:01:01 AM
StreetInsider Alert for NVO

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Goldman Sachs downgrades Novo-Nordisk A/S (NYSE: NVO) from 'outperform' to 'in-line', after European regulators require further efficacy and safety data prior to approval of NovoSeven for the treatment of blunt trauma.


04/28/2005 08:01:00 AM
StreetInsider Alert for NXTL

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Nextel Communications (Nasdaq: NXTL) reports Q1 earnings of $0.40 per share, 1 cent worse than estimates. Q1 revenues were $3.6 billion, higher than analysts estimates of $3.58 billion.


04/28/2005 08:00:59 AM
StreetInsider Alert for PDG

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --CIBC downgrades Placer Dome (NYSE: PDG) from 'outperform' to 'sector perform' and cuts its price target to $19. Says valuation gap related to peers is likely to remain.



04/28/2005 08:00:58 AM
StreetInsider Alert for AN

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Autonation (NYSE: AN) reports Q1 earnings of $0.36 per share, 1 cent better than estimates. Q1 revenues were $4.6 billion, lower than analysts estimates of $4.68 billion.


04/28/2005 08:00:57 AM
StreetInsider Alert for APD

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --UBS upgrades Air Products (NYSE: APD) from 'neutral' to 'buy' and raises its price target to $68, says company may finally be making a sustainable turn with margins and demand up sequentially.

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04/28/2005 08:00:56 AM
StreetInsider Alert for MGLN

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Magellan Health Services (Nasdaq: MGLN) reports Q1 earnings of $0.64 per share, 25 cents better than estimates. Q1 revenues were $452.8 million, lower than analysts estimates of $456.55 million.


04/28/2005 08:00:56 AM
StreetInsider Alert for ADZA

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --UBS upgrades Adeza Biomedical (Nasdaq: ADZA) from 'neutral' to 'buy', citing recent channel checks and attractive risk/reward profile.


04/28/2005 08:00:55 AM
StreetInsider Alert for FOXH

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --William Blair upgrades Foxhollow Tech. (Nasdaq: FOXH) from 'market perform' to 'outperform', following Q1 results and guidance.


04/28/2005 08:00:55 AM
StreetInsider Alert for AIG

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --American Int'l Group (NYSE: AIG) was notified by Frank J. Hoenemeyer, director of AIG, that he will retire from the Board of Directors following AIG's 2005 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.



04/28/2005 08:00:54 AM
StreetInsider Alert for FWRD

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Raymond James upgrades Forward Air (Nasdaq: FWRD) from 'market perform' to 'strong buy' with a $27 price target, citing Q1 report and valuation.


04/28/2005 08:00:53 AM
StreetInsider Alert for WGL

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --WGL Holdings (NYSE: WGL) reports Q2 earnings of $1.63 per share, 20 cents better than estimates. Q2 revenues were $635 million, no estimates were given. WGL guides higher for full-year earnings outlook.

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04/28/2005 08:00:53 AM
StreetInsider Alert for ELN


Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Elan Corp (NYSE: ELN) reports a Q1 loss of $0.29 per share, 1 cents worse than estimates. Revenues came in at $102.7 million versus the consensus of $127.8 million.


04/28/2005 08:00:52 AM
StreetInsider Alert for BIIB

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Deutsche Bank upgrades Biogen Idec (Nasdaq: BIIB) from 'sell' to 'hold' with a $38 price target. Says Tysabri is priced out of the shares.


04/28/2005 08:00:50 AM
StreetInsider Alert for SOHU

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Sohu.com (Nasdaq: SOHU) reports Q1 of $0.15 per share, 1 cent better than estimates. Q1 revenues were $23.7 million, higher than analysts estimates of $22.98 million. SOHU reaffirms Q2 earnings and revenue outlook.


04/28/2005 08:00:50 AM
StreetInsider Alert for ECA

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --EnCana Corporation's (NYSE: ECA) U.S. affiliates have reached an agreement to sell all of their interests in the Gulf of Mexico to Statoil for approximately US$2 billion cash, resulting in net proceeds of approximately $1.5 billion after tax and other adjustments. The sale is expected to close on or before June 1, 2005 and is subject to normal closing conditions and regulatory approvals.


04/28/2005 08:00:49 AM
StreetInsider Alert for LU

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Lucent Technologies (NYSE: LU) and Juniper Networks (Nasdaq: JNPR) announced that the two companies have been selected by BT as a preferred supplier to provide technology from the two companies to sit at the heart of BT's revolutionary 21st Century IP network.


04/28/2005 08:00:43 AM
StreetInsider Alert for LIZ

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Liz Claiborne (NYSE: LIZ) reports Q1 earnings of $0.65 per share, in-line with estimates. Q1 revenues were $1.21 billion, higher than analysts estimates of $1.19 billion. LIZ guides lower for Q2 earnings outlook.


04/28/2005 08:00:35 AM
StreetInsider Alert for AET

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Aetna (NYSE: AET) reports Q1 earnings of $1.39 per share, 32 cents better than estimates. Q1 revenues were $5.4 billion, higher than analysts estimates of $5.35 billion. AET guides higher for full-year earnings outlook.


04/28/2005 08:00:34 AM
StreetInsider Alert for DOW

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Dow Chemical (NYSE: DOW) reports Q1 earnings of $1.34 per share, 29 cents better than estimates. Q1 revenues $11.7 billion, higher than analysts estimates of 11.59 billion.


04/28/2005 08:00:33 AM
StreetInsider Alert for HSII

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Heidrick & Struggles (Nasdaq: HSII) reports Q1 earnings of $0.33 per share, 1 cent better than estimates. Q1 revenues were $98.6 million, higher than analysts estimates of $98.32 million. HSII sees lower than expected revenues for Q2.


04/28/2005 08:00:33 AM
StreetInsider Alert for UDI

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --United Defense (NYSE: UDI) reports Q1 earnings of $0.63 per share, 8 cents worse than estimates. Q1 revenues were $544.1 million, lower than analysts estimates of $565.03 million.


04/28/2005 08:00:32 AM
StreetInsider Alert for HOT

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Starwood Hotels (NYSE: HOT) reports Q1 earnings of $0.35 per share, 4 cents better than estimates. Q1 revenues were $1.4 billion, higher than analysts estimates of $1.30 billion. HOT sees Q2 earnings of $0.64, higher than analysts estimates of $0.60.


04/28/2005 08:00:22 AM
StreetInsider Alert for CBT

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Cabot Corp (NYSE: CBT) reports Q2 earnings of $0.62 per share (excluding items), 1 cent worse than estimates. Q2 revenues were $527 million, higher than analysts estimates of $504 million.


04/28/2005 08:00:21 AM
StreetInsider Alert for HC

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Hanover Compressor (NYSE: HC) reports a Q1 loss of $0.15 per share, 1 cent better than estimates. Q1 revenues were $301.6 million, lower than analysts estimates of $312.28 million.


04/28/2005 08:00:15 AM
StreetInsider Alert for IRM

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Iron Mountain (NYSE: IRM) reports Q1 earnings of $0.17 per share, 1 cent better than estimates. Q1 revenues were $501.4 million, higher than analysts estimates of $488.9 million.


04/28/2005 08:00:14 AM
StreetInsider Alert for BOBJ

Apr 28, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Business Objects (Nasdaq: BOBJ) reports Q1 earnings of $0.24 per share, 2 cents better than estimates. Q1 revenues were $248.8 million, higher than analysts estimates of $238.61 million. BOBJ reaffirms Q2 earnings and guides higher for Q2 revenues.

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