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Final - StreetInsider Alerts 05/05/2005 @ 05:25:18 PM
By StreetInsider.com / Briefing.com, Investing-News.Com
May 5, 2005, 18:22

http://www.investing-news.com/artman/publish/article_817.shtml

FLML DJ:INDU ( GM F IVII GOOG ARBX ) ABRX SEAC GIVN UTSI SONE RCKY RMD HPOL GMST FLR AZPN ARDI LTRE ABCO SGMS OTEX WPI BCSI SINA SALM NINE HOMS EYET PSYS TPC BIO PIXR SBUX MCK CPWR MFE WTW RGS ICOS CAMP TELK CSTR JMDT NTIQ ATVI LGF (To Earlier Below)

05/05/2005 05:25:18 PM
StreetInsider Alert for FLML

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Flamel Technologies SA (Nasdaq: FLML) reported Q1 earning of $0.01 per share, 4 cents than estimates. Revenues came in at $8.1 million versus the consensus of $11 million.


05/05/2005 05:20:20 PM
StreetInsider Alert for DJ:INDU

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --The Dow finished 44.26 points lower to close at 10,340, the Nasdaq fell 0.43 points to close at 1,961, and the S&P 500 lost 3.02 points to close at 1,172.

The markets closed out the trading session in the red today after oil prices spiked and Standard & Poors downgraded General Motors (NYSE: GM) and Ford Motor Co. (NYSE: F) debt to junk status.

Volume was steady with 1.97 billion shares trading on the NYSE and 1.77 billion on the Nasdaq. Advancers outpaced decliners today by a margin of 17:15 on the NYSE and by a margin of 15:14 on the Nasdaq.

In individual stories, InterVideo Inc (Nasdaq: IVII) closed 24.43% higher after reporting impressive Q1 results, guiding Q2 and FY05 higher, and announcing a new partnership with Google (Nasdaq: GOOG) to help bring internet and personal search capabilities to PC users with InterVideo's leading line of PC software products. On the downside, Arbinet-thexchange, Inc. (Nasdaq: ARBX) closed 25.23% lower after reporting disappointing Q1 results.

Tomorrow traders will be watching for data from Nonfarm Payrolls, Unemployment Rate, Hourly Earnings, Average Workweek, and Consumer Credit. Nonfarm Payrolls, Unemployment Rate, Hourly Earnings, and Average Workweek are expected to hit the wires at 8:30 A.M. Consumer credit is scheduled for release at 3:00 P.M.


05/05/2005 05:15:17 PM
StreetInsider Alert for ABRX

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Able Laboratories Inc (Nasdaq: ABRX) reported Q1 EPS of $0.24, 2 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $30.7 million versus the consensus of $28.60 million.


05/05/2005 05:10:13 PM
StreetInsider Alert for SEAC

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --SeaChange International, Inc. (Nasdaq: SEAC) warns; sees Q1 revenue of $30-$32 million, which is less than the previously announced revenue expectations of $40.0 million. As a result of the lower-than-expected revenues, the Company expects to generate a net loss between $0.00 and $0.03 per share, compared to the Company's previous guidance of net income of $0.03 per share. (consensus is $39.38M and $0.04).


05/05/2005 05:10:12 PM
StreetInsider Alert for GIVN

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Given Imaging Ltd. (Nasdaq: GIVN) said its President and CEO, Gavriel Meron, has implemented a stock trading plan in accordance with Rule 10b5-1.

Under the terms of the plan, Mr. Meron will sell up to 100,000 shares that he is eligible to obtain upon the exercise of stock options in order to achieve limited diversification and liquidity. Under the plan, 4,000 shares may be sold each week at a share price of at least $32 per share. If at any given week shares are not trading at or above this price, and the shares covered by the plan are not sold, then the unsold shares will be carried forward and accumulated for sale in future weeks. Transactions under the plan will commence no earlier than May 20, 2005, and may continue until the earlier of the sale of all 100,000 ordinary shares covered by the plan and May 19, 2007.


05/05/2005 05:05:19 PM
StreetInsider Alert for UTSI

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --UTStarcom Inc (Nasdaq: UTSI) reported Q1 EPS of $0.29, may not be comparable to estimates of $0.13. Revenues came in at $901.8 million versus the consensus of $800.84 million. Sees Q2 loss of $0.70-$0.80, which is not comparable to the consensus of a $0.17 profit. Sees Q2 reveneus of $740 million versus the consensus of $844 million. Company cutting workforce by 17%.


05/05/2005 05:00:17 PM
StreetInsider Alert for SONE

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Security First Technologies Corp (Nasdaq: SONE) reported Q1 EPS of $0.01, 2 cents worse than estimates. Revenues came in at $62.4 million versus the consensus of $65.25 million. Sees Q2 EPS of $0.01-$0.03 versus the consensus of $0.06.


05/05/2005 04:55:20 PM
StreetInsider Alert for RCKY

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Rocky Shoes and Boots Inc (Nasdaq: RCKY) reported Q1 EPS of $0.20, 20 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $61.5 million. (Only 1 Analyst)


05/05/2005 04:55:20 PM
StreetInsider Alert for RMD

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Resmed Inc (NYSE: RMD) reported Q3 EPS of $0.52, in-line with estimates. Revenues came in at $108.5 million versus the consensus of $109.67 million.


05/05/2005 04:55:11 PM
StreetInsider Alert for HPOL

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Harris Interactive Inc (Nasdaq: HPOL) reported Q3 EPS of $0.01, may not be comparable to estimates of $0.03. Revenues came in at $50.9 million versus the consensus of $53.89 million. Sees Q4 EPS of $0.01-$0.03 versus the consensus of $0.07 and FY05 EPS of $0.10-$0.12 versus the consensus of $0.16.


05/05/2005 04:50:20 PM
StreetInsider Alert for GMST

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Gemstar-TV Guide International Inc (Nasdaq: GMST) reported a Q1 loss of $0.01, than estimates. Revenues came in at $175.4 million versus the consensus of $179.67 million.


05/05/2005 04:50:16 PM
StreetInsider Alert for FLR

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Fluor Corp (NYSE: FLR) reported Q1 EPS of $0.56, 1 cent worse than estimates. Revenues came in at $2.86 million versus the consensus of $2.41 billion.


05/05/2005 04:50:15 PM
StreetInsider Alert for AZPN

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --ASPEN TECHNOLOGY (Nasdaq: AZPN) reported a Q3 loss of $0.05, 3 cents worse than estimates. Revenues came in at $64.2 million versus the consensus of $67.56 million.


05/05/2005 04:45:27 PM
StreetInsider Alert for ARDI

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --@Road Inc (Nasdaq: ARDI) reported a Q1 loss of $0.13, not comparable to estimates of a $0.01 loss. Revenues came in at $20 million versus the consensus of $20.60 million.


05/05/2005 04:45:26 PM
StreetInsider Alert for LTRE

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Learning Tree (Nasdaq: LTRE) reported Q2 EPS of $0.11, in-line with estimates. Revenues came in at $34.9 million versus the consensus of $36.12 million.


05/05/2005 04:45:11 PM
StreetInsider Alert for ABCO

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Advisory Board Co (Nasdaq: ABCO) reported Q4 EPS of $0.36, 1 cent better than estimates. Revenues came in at $37.7 million versus the consensus of $37.45 million.


05/05/2005 04:40:16 PM
StreetInsider Alert for SGMS

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Scientific Games Corp (Nasdaq: SGMS) reported Q1 EPS of $0.23, 1 cent worse than estimates. Revenues came in at $184.6 million versus the consensus of $176.80 million.


05/05/2005 04:40:15 PM
StreetInsider Alert for OTEX

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Open Text Corp (Nasdaq: OTEX) reported Q3 EPS of $0.21, in-line with estimates. Revenues came in at $105.2 million versus the consensus of $105.21 million.


05/05/2005 04:40:15 PM
StreetInsider Alert for WPI

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc (NYSE: WPI) reported Q1 EPS of $0.33, 1 cent better than estimates. Revenues came in at $401 million versus the consensus of $412.93 million.


05/05/2005 04:40:14 PM
StreetInsider Alert for BCSI

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Blue Coat Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: BCSI) sees Q4 revenue between $27.8 million and $28.3 million and earnings of $0.15-$0.17 per share, versus the consensus of $26.58 million and $0.11.


05/05/2005 04:40:14 PM
StreetInsider Alert for SINA

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Sina Corporation (Nasdaq: SINA) reported Q1 EPS of $0.20, 2 cents worse than estimates. Revenues came in at $45.8 million versus the consensus of $46.26 million. Sees Q2 revenues of $44-$48 million versus $50.4 million.


05/05/2005 04:35:25 PM
StreetInsider Alert for SALM

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Salem Communications Corp (Nasdaq: SALM) reported Q1 EPS of $0.09, 1 cent better than estimates. Revenues came in at $47.8 million versus the consensus of $49.28 million. Sees Q2 EPS of $0.11-$0.13 versus the consensus of $0.17.


05/05/2005 04:35:13 PM
StreetInsider Alert for NINE

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Ninetowns Digital World Trade Holdings Ltd (Nasdaq: NINE) reported Q1 EPS of $0.16, in-line with estimates. Revenues came in at $7.7 million versus the consensus of $7.60 million.


05/05/2005 04:30:31 PM
StreetInsider Alert for HOMS

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --HomeStore Inc (Nasdaq: HOMS) reported a Q1 EPS of $0.00, 2 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $56.5 million versus the consensus of $57.55 million.


05/05/2005 04:30:31 PM
StreetInsider Alert for EYET

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Eyetech Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: EYET) said Health Canada granted approval for Macugen for the treatment of subfoveal choroidal neovascularization secondary to neovascular age- related macular degeneration.

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05/05/2005 04:30:30 PM
StreetInsider Alert for PSYS

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Psychiatric Solutions Inc (Nasdaq: PSYS) reported Q1 EPS of $0.36, 2 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $138.7 million versus the consensus of $137.43 million. Sees FY05 EPS of $1.57-$1.62 versus the consensus of $1.57.


05/05/2005 04:30:30 PM
StreetInsider Alert for TPC

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Triton PCS Holdings Inc (NYSE: TPC) reported Q1 EPS of $1.03, 9 cents worse than estimates. Revenues came in at $204 million.


05/05/2005 04:25:36 PM
StreetInsider Alert for BIO

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Bio-Rad Laboratories Inc (NYSE: BIO) reported Q1 EPS of $1.11, 43 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $299.2 million versus the consensus of $292.84 million.


05/05/2005 04:25:35 PM
StreetInsider Alert for PIXR

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Pixar (Nasdaq: PIXR) reported Q1 EPS of $0.67, 20 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $161.2 million versus the consensus of $116.33 million.


05/05/2005 04:25:34 PM
StreetInsider Alert for SBUX

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Starbucks Corporation (Nasdaq: SBUX) authorized the repurchase of up to 10 million shares of the Company's common stock. This authorization is in addition to the 5.7 million shares that remain available for repurchase under existing authorizations.


05/05/2005 04:25:34 PM
StreetInsider Alert for MCK

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --McKesson Corp (NYSE: MCK) reported Q4 EPS of $0.85, 12 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $14.63 billion versus the consensus of $14.78 billion.


05/05/2005 04:20:20 PM
StreetInsider Alert for CPWR

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Compuware Corp (Nasdaq: CPWR) reported Q1 EPS of $0.07, in-line with estimates. Revenues came in at $318.8 million versus the consensus of $316 million.


05/05/2005 04:20:20 PM
StreetInsider Alert for MFE

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --McAfee Inc (NYSE: MFE) reported Q1 EPS of $0.27, 8 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $235.7 million versus the consensus of $216.83 million. Sees Q2 EPS of $0.24 versus $0.25 and FY05 $1.15-$1.20 versus the consensus of $1.10.


05/05/2005 04:20:19 PM
StreetInsider Alert for WTW

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Weight Watchers International Inc (NYSE: WTW) reported Q1 EPS of $0.49, 1 cent better than estimates. Revenues came in at $330 million versus the consensus of $299.11 million. Sees FY05 EPS of $1.88-$1.98 versus the consensus of $1.88.


05/05/2005 04:20:19 PM
StreetInsider Alert for RGS

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Regis Corporation (NYSE: RGS) announced that its Board of Directors approved an increase in the Company's common stock repurchase program from the previously authorized $100 million to $200 million.


05/05/2005 04:15:21 PM
StreetInsider Alert for ICOS

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Icos Corp (Nasdaq: ICOS) reported a Q1 loss of $0.73, 6 cents worse than estimates. Revenues came in at $13.78 million versus the consensus of $16.92 million.


05/05/2005 04:15:20 PM
StreetInsider Alert for CAMP

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --CalAmp Corp (Nasdaq: CAMP) reported Q4 EPS of $0.14, 1 cent better than estimates. Revenues came in at $67.1 million versus the consensus of $62.49 million. Sees Q1 EPS of $0.06-$0.10 versus the consensus of $0.11.


05/05/2005 04:15:20 PM
StreetInsider Alert for TELK

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Telik Inc (Nasdaq: TELK) reported a Q1 loss of $0.42, 2 cents better than estimates.


05/05/2005 04:10:29 PM
StreetInsider Alert for CSTR

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Coinstar Inc (Nasdaq: CSTR) reported Q1 EPS of $0.21, in-line with estimates. Revenues came in at $105.6 million versus the consensus of $104.50 million.


05/05/2005 04:10:19 PM
StreetInsider Alert for JMDT

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --JAMDAT Mobile Inc (Nasdaq: JMDT) reported Q1 EPS of $0.17, 4 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $15.1 million versus the consensus of $15 million. Sees Q2 EPS of $0.18 versus $0.13 and revenues of $19 million versus $17.7 million. Sees FY05 of $0.76 and FY06 of $1.05.


05/05/2005 04:05:32 PM
StreetInsider Alert for NTIQ

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --NetIQ Corp (Nasdaq: NTIQ) reported a Q3 loss of $0.01, 2 cents worse than estimates. Revenues came in at $51.1 million versus the consensus of $61.47 million.


05/05/2005 04:05:31 PM
StreetInsider Alert for ATVI

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Activision Inc (Nasdaq: ATVI) reported Q4 EPS of $0.02, 1 cent better than estimates. Revenues came in at $203.9 million versus the consensus of $155.89 million.


05/05/2005 03:40:22 PM
StreetInsider Alert for LGF

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Lions Gate Entertainment (NYSE: LGF) said after completing its review of due diligence materials requested from HIT Entertainment PLC on April 4, 2005, it does not intend to make an offer for the company.


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05/05/2005 03:40:22 PM
StreetInsider Alert for LGF

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Lions Gate Entertainment (NYSE: LGF) said after completing its review of due diligence materials requested from HIT Entertainment PLC on April 4, 2005, it does not intend to make an offer for the company.
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05/05/2005 03:35:15 PM
StreetInsider Alert for EC

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --The board of directors of Engelhard Corporation (NYSE: EC) authorized a repurchase program for an additional six million shares of the company's outstanding stock.

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05/05/2005 03:00:29 PM
Briefing.com: Hourly In Play (R) - 15:00 ET


May 05, 2005 (Briefing.com via COMTEX) --Hourly In Play (R)

Updated: 05-May-05 15:00 ET

14:56

Point Losers List

Issues pacing the way on a point basis include: GPRO -8.68, TECUA -6.59, IPMT -5.18, HAE -5.02, ARBX -4.80, CLX -4.37, QLGC -4.24, TXU -3.63, GTIV -3.62, NFP -3.22, APPX -3.05, BRL -3.01, TTEC -2.88, EFD -2.66, FDO -2.56, MHP -2.43, GOOG -2.30, DRIV -1.91, HIG -1.91, GM -1.88, ATK -1.87, PH -1.86, CB -1.82, DLTR -1.76.

14:31

COVD.OB: SBC and AT&T reach services agreements with Covad (1.21 +0.06)

SBC Communications (SBC) and AT&T (T) together have reached a services agreement under which Covad Communications (COVD.OB) would extend broadband access to the merged companies, which would help the combined entity expand Internet protocol services, including voice-over-Internet-protocol, out-of-region to consumers and businesses. The deal will be effective upon completion of the SBC and AT&T merger.

14:28

Crude oil trades back to session highs, now 50.75 +0.62


14:24

NUE Nucor comments on steel prices and inventories (52.18 -0.53)

In its 10-Q filing, steel giant Nucor says "Overall consumption of steel has remained strong in the economy and demand for Nucor products should continue to strengthen with continued improvements in the economy for the remainder of the year.... Although excess inventories were built up in the second half of 2004, we expect that steel inventories will decline to more normal levels as we move through the second quarter and that steel prices will firm and possibly begin to recover by mid-year."

13:50

Market pulls back amid slightly weaker volume-- Technical --

The market spent most of the morning trading in a relatively tight range near new recovery highs amid slower trade. The midday selling was accompanied by heavy volume leaving the exchanges below yesterday's level but on an above average trading pace (Nasdaq 1.168 bln, NYSE 1.048 bln). The current list of sector losers is topped by Disk Drive -2%, Utility -1.3%, Networking -1.1%, Steel -1.1%, Paper -1%, Computer-Hardware -1%, Insurance -0.8%. The best performers are being led by Coal +1.3%, REITs +0.8% and Housing +0.7%.


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MEOH DJ:INDU F LU GM GD ALO ELNK EFD MVIS SVR GSK GENZ (To Earlier Below)


05/05/2005 01:25:15 PM
StreetInsider Alert for MEOH

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Methanex Corporation (NASDAQ: MEOH) approved a 37.5 percent increase in the Company's quarterly dividend to shareholders, from US$0.08 per share to US$0.11 per share. The increased dividend will apply commencing with the dividend payable on June 30, 2005 to holders of common shares of record on June 16, 2005.

Also approved a new normal course issuer bid that will commence on the expiration of its existing normal course issuer bid. Under the new bid, the Company may repurchase up to 5,917,629 common shares of the Company representing not more than 5% of the total shares issued and outstanding.


05/05/2005 01:25:14 PM
StreetInsider Alert for DJ:INDU

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --05/05: Streetinsider.com's Unusual 11 Afternoon Movers:

Arbinet-thexchange, Inc. (Nasdaq: ARBX) 25.98% LOWER; reported disappointing Q1 results.

iVillage Inc (Nasdaq: IVIL) 25.75% LOWER; reported disappointing Q1 results.

TeleTech (Nasdaq: TTEC) 25.38% LOWER; reported disappointing Q1 results and weak guidance.

InterVideo Inc (Nasdaq: IVII) 24.33% HIGHER; announced a new partnership with Google (Nasdaq: GOOG) to help bring internet and personal search capabilities to PC users with InterVideo's leading line of PC software products. The Company also reported impressive Q1 results and guided Q2 and FY05 higher.

Gentiva Health Services (Nasdaq: GTIV) 19.64% LOWER; reported disappointing Q1 results.

Dynamic Materials Corp. (Nasdaq: BOOM) 18.49% HIGHER; reported a 72% increase in sales since last year.

Gen-Probe (Nasdaq: GPRO) 18.49% LOWER; reported disappointing Q1 results.

CompuCredit Corp (Nasdaq: CCRT) 14.83% HIGHER; reported impressive Q1 results.

Education Management Corporation (Nasdaq: EDMC) 13.08% HIGHER; reported impressive Q3 results and guided FY05 higher.

Talbots, Inc. (NYSE: TLB) 12.83% HIGHER; comparable store sales increased 7.1% for April. The Company also raised Q1 guidance.

eFunds (NYSE: EFD) 11.09% LOWER; Smith Barney downgraded the stock, citing concern about the deterioration of the underlying business.


05/05/2005 01:05:18 PM
StreetInsider Alert for F

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --S&P cuts Ford Mortor (NYSE: F) debt to junk.


05/05/2005 12:55:18 PM
StreetInsider Alert for LU

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Lucent Technologies (NYSE: LU) announced a nine-year, $187 million contract with Capgemini Energy to provide a full suite of network management services. Lucent will serve as the network services provider with Capgemini Energy, a limited partnership between TXU and Capgemini. Capgemini Energy is providing business process services and information technology solutions to TXU, with future plans for the partnership to offer similar services to other energy and utility companies.


05/05/2005 12:45:15 PM
StreetInsider Alert for GM

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --S&P cuts GM (NYSE: GM) debt rating to junk status.


05/05/2005 12:15:16 PM
StreetInsider Alert for GD

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products, a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), was awarded a five-year indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract with an estimated value of $900 million from the U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., for the production of 2.75-inch Hydra-70 rockets, motors and warheads.


05/05/2005 11:55:20 AM
StreetInsider Alert for ALO

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Alpharma Inc. (NYSE: ALO) was notified by FDA that its pending application for Kadian 200mg capsule has received approvable status. Kadian is Alpharma's branded sustained release morphine sulfate product and is currently marketed in 20mg, 30mg, 50mg, 60mg and 100mg dosages. The company plans to launch the new dosage form following final FDA approval.


05/05/2005 11:50:17 AM
StreetInsider Alert for ELNK

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --EarthLink, Inc. (Nasdaq: ELNK) announced that its Board of Directors has expanded its existing share repurchase program, authorizing the purchase of an additional $200 million of its outstanding shares of common stock.


05/05/2005 11:40:21 AM
StreetInsider Alert for EFD

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --eFunds (NYSE: EFD) is 10% lower in mid-day action after Smith Barney downgraded the stock from 'buy' to 'hold' and cut its price target to $25, citing concern about the deterioration of the underlying business.


05/05/2005 11:20:25 AM
StreetInsider Alert for MVIS

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Microvision (NASDAQ: MVIS) awarded a $1.2 million subcontract by General Dynamics (NYSE: GD) C4 Systems to supply 165 Nomad ND 2500 Systems as part of the initial phase of the U.S. Army's 'Mounted Warrior' soldier system.


05/05/2005 11:15:25 AM
StreetInsider Alert for SVR

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Syniverse Technologies (NYSE: SVR) announced that F. Terry Kremian has resigned as Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately.

05/05/2005 11:10:11 AM
StreetInsider Alert for GSK

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --GlaxoSmithKline (NYSE: GSK) said the FDA has approved Requip Tablets for the treatment of moderate-to-severe primary Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) in adults.


05/05/2005 10:45:13 AM
StreetInsider Alert for GENZ

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Genzyme Corp. (Nasdaq: GENZ) said a lengthy review examining the clinical benefits of Synvisc and the class of viscosupplements to which it belongs has been published by the Cochrane Collaboration, an independent, international organization that disseminates systematic reviews of healthcare interventions and clinical trials data. The company said the results reaffirm efficacy of Viscosupplementation and Synvisc.


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AM Update In Progress: Because we weren't able to post until about 8:40 am this morning, we're staying with updates thru DJ:INDU (about 10:45 am) then resume posting with Midday after DJ:INDU item (about 1:30 pm). - D. Fisher, Editor


CHS DJ:INDU ( IVII TTEC IVIL BOOM GTIV EDMC GPRO TLB ) ARBX MWRK TGP LAZ SNUS (+ Briefing.com) [Before The Bell:] SYMC PRAI IVIL EDMC TINY CDI MPU DLTR GDT BRKS FON COO SGEN EPD BVF SKO FOE FDO ARO ETN BNT CBL IMMR PPHM TPTH DNDN CEPH SKS CYTR ROST DG GPS GENZ TS TGT NMG.A FD SRX CVC OSIS FD GTIV DBRN BF BONT ANF WFII ANN KEM MDT BJ BFLY GE PSUN GYMB CHRS JCP DEBS ANN STST BRL JWN DLLR VSGN WLSN LTD SCVL STR BKE WTSLA KVHI TRW BBI ARO UNA ULBI WMT CPWR CVS JNY BEBE MCIP MDS STGS DRI OSI RRD MNST COST KOOL HPOL GM CYTO GTIV THE PIR PWR


05/05/2005 10:40:16 AM
StreetInsider Alert for CHS

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Chico's FAS, Inc. (NYSE: CHS) is 9.9% higher in early aciton after the company said April comparable store sales increased 15.5%. The company also said total sales for the first quarter ended April 30, 2005 increased 27.4% to $327 million, which is higher than the consensus of $322.51 million. The company also said they are comfortable with the current earnings per share estimates in the $0.25 range.


05/05/2005 10:40:15 AM
StreetInsider Alert for DJ:INDU

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --05/05: Streetinsider.com's Unusual 8 Morning Movers:

InterVideo Inc (Nasdaq: IVII) 24.62% HIGHER; announced a new partnership with Google (Nasdaq: GOOG) to help bring internet and personal search capabilities to PC users with InterVideo's leading line of PC software products. The Company also reported impressive Q1 results and guided Q2 and FY05 higher.

TeleTech (Nasdaq: TTEC) 24.35% LOWER; reported disappointing Q1 results and weak guidance. In addition, Baird downgraded the stock.

iVillage Inc (Nasdaq: IVIL) 21.05% LOWER; reported disappointing Q1 results. In addition, numerous firms downgraded the stock.

Dynamic Materials Corp. (Nasdaq: BOOM) 18.99% HIGHER; reported a 72% increase in sales since last year.

Gentiva Health Services (Nasdaq: GTIV) 15.27% LOWER; reported disappointing Q1 results. In addition, Raymond James downgraded the stock.

Education Management Corporation (Nasdaq: EDMC) 14.73% HIGHER; reported impressive Q3 results and guided FY05 higher. In addition, Jefferies upgraded the stock.

Gen-Probe (Nasdaq: GPRO) 11.60% LOWER; Q1 results. In addition, Baird downgraded the stock saying a major customer selected a competitor.

Talbots, Inc. (NYSE: TLB) 9.75% HIGHER; comparable store sales increased 7.1% for April. The Company also raised Q1 guidance.
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05/05/2005 10:25:10 AM
StreetInsider Alert for ARBX

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Arbinet-thexchange, Inc. (Nasdaq: ARBX) is under heavy pressure this morning (-26%) after the company reported Q1 fee revenue of $12.3 million and earnings of $0.05, lower than the consensus of $13.6 million and $0.10 per share.

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05/05/2005 10:05:21 AM
StreetInsider Alert for MWRK

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Mothers Work, Inc. (Nasdaq: MWRK) is 16% higher in early action after the company said net sales for the month of April 2005 increased 13.6% to $54.4 and comparable store sales increased 3.1%. The company also said it expects second quarter earnings to be better than its prior guidance of a net loss per common share of between $0.20 per share and $0.30 per share, after giving effect to lease accounting changes (cons is $0.26). Volume is already twice the daily average, but still just 24K.

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05/05/2005 10:00:50 AM
Briefing.com: Hourly In Play (R) - 10:00 ET

May 05, 2005 (Briefing.com via COMTEX) --Hourly In Play (R)

Updated: 05-May-05 10:00 ET

09:58

FDX FedEx posts modest gain, approaching its April recovery high resistance at 87.29 (87.20 +0.66) -- Technical --


09:57

SBUX Starbucks notches a session high after gapping above its 200-day sma on comps (52.03 +1.42) -- Technical --

-Update- Next areas of resistance lie at its April 6 swing high of 52.38 followed by its late March resistance near 53.24/53.37.

09:53

GPRO Gen-Probe finds initial support near its 200-day exponential ma after gapping over 10% lower on earnings (44.56 -6.29) -- Technical --

-Update- The stock has found initial support near its 200-day exponential moving average (43.90) and its March/April lows near 43.46/43.63.

09:49

TGP Teekay LNG Partners IPO prices at high end of range (24.26 +2.26)

Teekay LNG Partners opens at $24.90 after pricing its IPO at $22, at the high end of the expected $20-$22 range. The co is a provider of liquefied natural gas (or LNG) and crude oil marine transportation services. It was formed by Teekay Shipping (TK), the world's largest owner and operator of medium-sized crude oil tankers, to expand its operations in the LNG shipping sector. TK will own a 79.4% limited partner interest in TGP. The co has a fleet of seven LNG carriers and five Suezmax class crude oil tankers. Natural gas is the fastest-growing primary energy source, according to the U.S. Dept of Energy.... The stock has exposure to two hot sectors, energy and tankers and the strong pricing shows there is fairly strong interest in this deal. This IPO is being led by Citigroup.

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05/05/2005 09:55:15 AM
StreetInsider Alert for TGP

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --The IPO for Teekay LNG Partners L.P. (NYSE: TGP) is open for trading. The stock is trading at $24.25 after pricing at $22. The 6,000,000 units deal is being led by Citigroup Global Markets Inc. and UBS Investment Bank is acting as co-lead manager.

The 6,000,000 common units represent a 20% ownership interest in the master limited partnership. Teekay Shipping Corporation (NYSE: TK) owns the remaining interests in the partnership, including common units, subordinated units and its general partner interest.
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05/05/2005 09:50:10 AM
StreetInsider Alert for LAZ

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --The IPO for Lazard Ltd (NYSE: LAZ) is open for trading. The stock is trading at $24.91 after pricing at $25. The 34.1M share deal is being led by Goldman Sachs.

Lazard Ltd is a boutique investment bank, and ranked seventh in worldwide mergers and acquisitions volume.

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05/05/2005 09:30:21 AM
StreetInsider Alert for SNUS

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Wedbush Morgan initiated coverage on Sonus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNUS) with a Buy rating; $5.00 price target.


05/05/2005 09:30:20 AM
StreetInsider Alert for SYMC

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Raymond James upgraded Symantec Corporation (Nasdaq: SYMC) from Market Perform to Outperform; $24.00 price target.

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05/05/2005 09:25:16 AM
StreetInsider Alert for PRAI

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Robert W. Baird initiated coverage on PRA International, Incorporated (Nasdaq: PRAI) with a Neutral rating; $26.00 price target.


05/05/2005 09:25:16 AM
StreetInsider Alert for IVIL

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Merriman downgraded iVillage Inc. (Nasdaq: IVIL) from Buy to Neutral. Jefferies downgraded the stock from Buy to Hold. Avondale Partners LLC downgraded the stock from Outperform to Market Perform.



05/05/2005 09:25:15 AM
StreetInsider Alert for EDMC

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Jefferies upgraded Education Management Corporation (Nasdaq: EDMC) from Hold to Buy; target price decreased from $33.00 to $30.00.

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05/05/2005 09:20:16 AM
StreetInsider Alert for TINY

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --ThinkEquity upgrades Harris & Harris (NASDAQ: TINY) from 'accumulate' to 'buy' with an $19.50 price target.


05/05/2005 09:20:16 AM
StreetInsider Alert for CDI

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Ryan Beck upgraded CDI Corp. (NYSE: CDI) from Underperform to Market Perform; target price increased from $18.00 to $20.00.


05/05/2005 09:20:15 AM
StreetInsider Alert for MPU

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Medicure Inc. (MPU) is pleased to announce that results from a preclinical in vivo study have shown potential for MC-1 in the treatment of hypertriglyceridemia. Hypertriglyceridemia is commonly associated with metabolic disorders such as type II diabetes, metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance, and obesity.

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05/05/2005 09:15:18 AM
StreetInsider Alert for DLTR

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ: DLTR) reported total sales for its fiscal first quarter of 2005 were $749.1 million, a 5.5% increase, versus the consensus of $751.93 million. Comparable-store sales for the quarter declined 3.7%. The Company now expects earnings per share to be in the range of $0.25 to $0.26, versus the consensus of $0.29.


05/05/2005 09:15:07 AM
StreetInsider Alert for GDT

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Guidant Corporation (NYSE: GDT) announced that it has received Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) conditional approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to begin the U.S. portion of its SPIRIT III clinical trial.

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05/05/2005 09:10:16 AM
StreetInsider Alert for BRKS

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Brooks Automation, Inc (Nasdaq: BRKS) announced it has been selected by Veeco Ion Beam Equipment, a business unit of Veeco Instruments Inc. (Nasdaq: VECO), to supply front-end automation systems for Veeco's ion beam product line manufactured at its Plainview, NY factory. Veeco plans to standardize its ion beam products on a common tool architecture incorporating the Brooks Marathon Express(TM) family of vacuum automation systems.


05/05/2005 09:10:15 AM
StreetInsider Alert for FON

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Sprint (NYSE: FON) and Intel Corporation (Nasdaq: INTC) announced an agreement to engage in joint efforts to advance the development of IEEE standards-based 802.16e WiMAX mobile technology, which can provide high-capacity wireless broadband coverage and services throughout metro areas and an enriched multimedia user experience.


05/05/2005 09:10:14 AM
StreetInsider Alert for COO

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Cooper Companies, Inc. (NYSE: COO) confirmed earnings per share guidance and lowered revenue estimates for the last three fiscal quarters of 2005 and for the full fiscal years 2005, 2006 and 2007.

For second quarter of 2005, revenue guidance has been reduced from the Company's guidance originally issued on March 8, 2005 from a range of $222 million to $226 million to a range of $212 million to $215 million.


05/05/2005 09:05:07 AM
StreetInsider Alert for SGEN

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Seattle Genetics, Inc. (Nasdaq: SGEN) entered into an agreement with Albany Molecular Research, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMRI) for cGMP manufacturing of the proprietary drug-linker system employed in its SGN-35 product candidate. SGN-35 is an antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) composed of an anti-CD30 monoclonal antibody stably linked to a highly potent auristatin derivative using Seattle Genetics' second generation ADC technology.

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05/05/2005 09:00:20 AM
StreetInsider Alert for EPD

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Raymond James upgrades Enterprise Products (NYSE: EPD) from 'outperform' to 'strong buy', citing valuation.


05/05/2005 09:00:19 AM
StreetInsider Alert for BVF

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Biovail (NYSE: BVF) reports Q1 earnings of $0.07 per share,in-line with estimates. Revenues came in at $175.3 million versus the consensus of $167.8 million. Sees FY05 EPS of $1.70-$1.75 versus the consensus of $1.47.


05/05/2005 08:55:16 AM
StreetInsider Alert for SKO

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --ShopKo Stores Inc. (NYSE: SKO) said that its same-store sales, or sales in stores open for more than one year, sank 11.1 percent in April.


05/05/2005 08:55:15 AM
StreetInsider Alert for FOE

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Morgan Stanley upgrades Ferro (NYSE: FOE) from 'equal-weight' to 'overweight' with a $25 price target. Says risk/reward profile is the most promising within the sector.



05/05/2005 08:55:15 AM
StreetInsider Alert for FDO

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (NYSE: FDO) reported sales for the four week period ended April 30, 2005, of approximately $432.8 million or 8.7% above sales of $398.3 million for the similar period in the prior year. Sales in comparable stores for the four week period ended April 30, 2005, increased approximately 0.9% above comparable store sales for the similar period in the prior year, including an increase of approximately 1.2% in sales of hardlines and a decrease of approximately 0.1% in sales of softlines.


05/05/2005 08:55:14 AM
StreetInsider Alert for ARO

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Prudential downgrades Aeropostale (NYSE: ARO) from 'neutral' to 'underweight' and cuts its price target to $24.

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05/05/2005 08:50:12 AM
StreetInsider Alert for ETN

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Lehman Brothers downgrades Eaton (NYSE: ETN) from 'overweight' to 'equal-weight' with a $78 price target, cites lack of near-term upside catalyst.



05/05/2005 08:50:09 AM
StreetInsider Alert for BNT

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Roth Capital upgragdes Bentley Pharm (NYSE: BNT) from 'neutral' to 'buy' with an $11.50 price target.

05/05/2005 08:50:08 AM
StreetInsider Alert for CBL

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Legg Mason downgrades CBL & Associates Properties (NYSE: CBL) from 'buy' to 'hold', cites valuation and the lack of external growth visibility.



05/05/2005 08:50:07 AM
StreetInsider Alert for IMMR

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Immersion Corporation, (Nasdaq: IMMR) and Measurement Systems Inc (Ultra MSI), a subsidiary of Ultra Electronics Holdings plc, have signed a licensing agreement giving Ultra MSI rights to use Immersion's TouchSense technology in joysticks, trackballs, and other hand controls.


05/05/2005 08:45:10 AM
StreetInsider Alert for PPHM

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Peregrine Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: PPHM) announced that it has submitted an investigational new drug application (IND) to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to initiate a phase 1 clinical trial using Tarvacin to treat patients with chronic Hepatitis C virus infection. The objectives of the phase 1 clinical protocol submitted in the IND are to evaluate safety, pharmacokinetics and viral load in patients chronically infected with Hepatitis C virus who have failed standard treatment. There are estimated to be 2.7 million people in the U.S. and 170 million people worldwide with chronic Hepatitis C infection.


05/05/2005 08:45:10 AM
StreetInsider Alert for TPTH

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --TriPath (Nasdaq: TPTH) reports Q1 earnings of $0.02 per share, 1 cent better than estimates. Revenues came in at $19.3 million versus the consensus of $19.6 million.


05/05/2005 08:45:09 AM
StreetInsider Alert for DNDN

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Dendreon Corporation (Nasdaq: DNDN) announced that the D9901 Phase 3 clinical trial results of Provenge, the Company's investigational immunotherapy for the treatment of prostate cancer in men with asymptomatic, metastatic androgen-independent (hormone refractory) prostate cancer, will be presented during an oral presentation at the 2005 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting taking place in Orlando, Fla. May 13 - 17. Details are as follows:


05/05/2005 08:45:08 AM
StreetInsider Alert for CEPH

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Cephalon, Inc. (Nasdaq: CEPH) announced positive results from its Phase 3 clinical program with ORAVESCENT fentanyl. Data from the major efficacy trial showed statistically significant and clinically relevant benefit to patients with breakthrough cancer pain who already were receiving around-the-clock pain- controlling medication for their underlying chronic pain.


05/05/2005 08:40:22 AM
StreetInsider Alert for SKS

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Retailer Saks Incorporated (NYSE: SKS) announced that for the four weeks ended April 30, 2005 compared to the four weeks ended May 1, 2004, total sales decreased 1.2% and comparable store sales increased 0.3% on a total company basis. By segment, comparable store sales decreased 5.4% for SDSG and increased 7.1% for SFAE for the month. Sales below are in millions and represent sales from owned departments only.


05/05/2005 08:40:21 AM
StreetInsider Alert for CYTR

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --CytRx Corporation (Nasdaq: CYTR) announced that the Office of Orphan Products Development of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted orphan drug status designation to the Company's lead small molecule drug candidate, arimoclomol, for the treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, or Lou Gehrig's disease).


05/05/2005 08:40:21 AM
StreetInsider Alert for ROST

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Ross Stores, Inc. (Nasdaq: ROST) said April comparable store sales increased 1%. Now sees Q1 EPS of $0.33 to $0.34 versus the consensus of $0.35.


05/05/2005 08:40:20 AM
StreetInsider Alert for DG

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) reported total retail sales for the April four-week period ended April 29, 2005, equaled $613.5 million compared with $541.1 million last year, an increase of 13.4 percent. For the April period, same-store sales, or sales in stores that were open both at the end of the period and at the beginning of the preceding fiscal year, increased 5.2 percent.


05/05/2005 08:40:20 AM
StreetInsider Alert for GPS

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Gap Inc. (NYSE: GPS) said comparable store sales for April 2005 decreased 5 percent. Now sees Q1 EPS of of $0.29 to $0.30 versus the consensus of $0.34.


05/05/2005 08:40:19 AM
StreetInsider Alert for GENZ

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Deutsche Bank upgraded Genzyme Corporation (Nasdaq: GENZ) from Hold to Buy; target price increased from $55.00 to $72.00.



05/05/2005 08:35:17 AM
StreetInsider Alert for TS

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --UBS upgrades Tenaris S.A. (NYSE: TS) from 'neutral' to 'buy' with an $85 price target, says company will have better profitability than expected due to its pricing power in sealmess pipes.


05/05/2005 08:35:16 AM
StreetInsider Alert for TGT

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) reported that its net retail sales from continuing operations (principally Target Stores) for the four weeks ended April 30, 2005 increased 7.7 percent to $3.390 billion from $3.148 billion for the four-week period ended May 1, 2004. On this same basis, comparable-store sales increased 1.3 percent from fiscal April 2004.



05/05/2005 08:35:08 AM
StreetInsider Alert for NMG.A

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --The Neiman Marcus Group, Inc. (NYSE: NMG.A) announced that same store sales for the month of April increased by 14.2%.


05/05/2005 08:30:23 AM
StreetInsider Alert for FD

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Federated Department Stores, Inc. (NYSE: FD) said it now expect earnings for the first quarter of 2005 to be in the range of 65-70 cents a share, versus the consensus of 51 cents


05/05/2005 08:30:11 AM
StreetInsider Alert for SRX

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --SRA International, Inc. (NYSE: SRX) announced that it has been awarded a contract by the General Services Administration, Federal Technology Service Center for Information Security Services, to provide a broad range of information assurance services to support the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC's) IT security program. The task order, awarded under the Chief Information Officer Solutions and Partners 2 Innovations (CIO-SP2i) contract, has an estimated value of $12.7 over five years if all options are exercised.


05/05/2005 08:25:19 AM
StreetInsider Alert for CVC

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Cablevision (NYSE: CVC) reports Q1 loss of $0.31 per share from continuing operations which may not be comparable to the consensus of $0.19. Revenues rose 5.8% to $1.21 billion versus the consensus of $1.31 billion.


05/05/2005 08:25:19 AM
StreetInsider Alert for OSIS

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Rapiscan Systems, a division of OSI Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: OSIS) announced that it has received multiple orders totaling approximately $8.0 million for its Secure 1000 Body Scanner, which is based on proprietary backscatter X-ray technology.


05/05/2005 08:25:18 AM
StreetInsider Alert for FD

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Federated Department Stores, Inc. (NYSE: FD) reported total sales of $1.163 billion for the four weeks ended April 30, 2005, an increase in total sales of 2.6 percent compared to total sales of $1.133 billion in the same period last year. On a same-store basis, Federated's April sales were up 2.8 percent.


05/05/2005 08:25:17 AM
StreetInsider Alert for GTIV

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Raymond James downgrades Gentiva Health (Nasdaq: GTIV) from 'outperform' to 'market perform'.

05/05/2005 08:25:17 AM
StreetInsider Alert for DBRN

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --The Dress Barn, Inc. (NASDAQ: DBRN) reported its fiscal April and Third Quarter sales results. Total sales for the four-week fiscal period ended April 30, 2005 increased 44% to $104.9 million compared to $73.0 million reported for the comparable fiscal period ended April 24, 2004. Same-store sales increased 3% for this fiscal monthly period, and include same-store sales for Maurices, which was acquired January 2005, in both years.


05/05/2005 08:25:11 AM
StreetInsider Alert for BF

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --BASF (NYSE: BF) and Shell Chemicals (NYSE: RD) are to sell their 50-50 joint venture Basell, one of the world's leading manufacturers of polyolefins, to a consortium led by New York-based Access Industries together with The Chatterjee Group. A corresponding agreement was signed. The sale price will total EUR 4.4 billion, including debt.

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05/05/2005 08:15:15 AM
StreetInsider Alert for BONT

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ: BONT) announced total sales for the four weeks ended April 30, 2005 increased 4.5% to $87.2 million compared to $83.5 million for the same period last year. Comparable store sales increased 4.9%.


05/05/2005 08:10:15 AM
StreetInsider Alert for ANF

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (NYSE: ANF) said April comparable store sales increased 16% over the same period last year.


05/05/2005 08:10:14 AM
StreetInsider Alert for WFII

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Wireless Facilities, Inc. (Nasdaq: WFII) announced that its Government Services division has signed a number of previously unannounced contracts during the first quarter of 2005 with a potential value totaling just over $9 million, if all option periods are exercised. The awards span a range of federal customers.


05/05/2005 08:10:14 AM
StreetInsider Alert for ANN

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Ann Taylor Stores Corporation (NYSE: ANN) warns; expect first quarter earnings per share to be between $0.23 - $0.25 on a diluted basis, down from previous estimate of $0.27 - $0.30 per share, and the consensus of $0.26.


05/05/2005 08:10:13 AM
StreetInsider Alert for KEM

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --KEMET (NYSE: KEM) reports Q4 loss of $0.19 per share, 2 cents worse than estimates. Revenues came in at $101.4 million versus the consensus of $97.1 million.


05/05/2005 08:10:13 AM
StreetInsider Alert for MDT

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE: MDT) announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval and U.S. launch of the dual-chamber EnRhythm pacemaker, which promotes natural heart activity by significantly reducing unnecessary pacing in the heart's right ventricle (lower chamber).


05/05/2005 08:10:12 AM
StreetInsider Alert for BJ

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --BJ's Wholesale Club, Inc. (NYSE: BJ) reported that sales for April 2005 increased by 12.5% to $568.7 million from $505.3 million in April 2004. Comparable club sales increased by 8.4% for the month of April, including a contribution from sales of gasoline of 120 basis points. Last year the Company reported a comparable club sales increase of 5.4% for April with a contribution of 80 basis points from sales of gasoline.


05/05/2005 08:10:12 AM
StreetInsider Alert for BFLY

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Bluefly, Inc. (NASDAQ: BFLY) announced that its net sales for the month of April 2005 increased by more than 33% to approximately $4.5 million from approximately $3.4 million in April 2004.


05/05/2005 08:05:28 AM
StreetInsider Alert for GE

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --GE Commercial Finance, the business-to-business financial services unit of the General Electric Company (NYSE: GE), announced that it has agreed to sell Storage USA for $US2.3 billion in cash to a joint venture between Extra Space Storage Inc. (NYSE: EXR) and Prudential Real Estate Investors, which is acting on behalf of its institutional clients.


05/05/2005 08:05:28 AM
StreetInsider Alert for PSUN

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc. (Nasdaq: PSUN) reported that total sales for the four weeks of fiscal April ending April 30, 2005 were $76.4 million, an increase of 3.5% over total sales of $73.8 million during the same period last year. Total Company same store sales decreased 6.4% during the same period. By concept, PacSun same store sales decreased 6.4% and d.e.m.o. same store sales decreased 6.4% compared to the same four week period last year.


05/05/2005 08:05:27 AM
StreetInsider Alert for GYMB

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --The Gymboree Corporation (Nasdaq: GYMB) reported net sales from retail operations for the four-week period ended April 30, 2005, of $44.5 million, an increase of 3% compared to net sales from retail operations of $43.0 million for the same four-week period last year. Comparable store sales for the four-week period decreased 3% compared to a 1% increase in comparable store sales for the same period last year.


05/05/2005 08:05:12 AM
StreetInsider Alert for CHRS

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Charming Shoppes, Inc., (Nasdaq: CHRS) reported that total sales for the four weeks ended April 30, 2005 increased 5% to $203,100,000 from $194,300,000 for the four weeks ended May 1, 2004. Comparable store sales for Charming Shoppes, Inc. increased 3% for the four weeks ended April 30, 2005.


05/05/2005 08:05:10 AM
StreetInsider Alert for JCP

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE: JCP) comparable department store sales increased 3.6 percent for the four weeks ended April 30, 2005.


05/05/2005 08:05:10 AM
StreetInsider Alert for DEBS

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Deb Shops, Inc. (Nasdaq: DEBS) reported that comparable store sales increased 10.3% in April 2005 as compared to April 2004. Total sales increased 9.7% to $27.4 million in April 2005 from $25.0 million in April 2004.


05/05/2005 08:01:30 AM
StreetInsider Alert for ANN

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Ann Taylor Stores Corporation (NYSE: ANN) said April comparable store sales decreased 3%.


05/05/2005 08:01:29 AM
StreetInsider Alert for STST

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Argon ST, Inc. (NASDAQ: STST) announced that its Reconnaissance Systems Group has received a contract award to design, develop and integrate a sensor subsystem for the Aerial Common Sensor platform totaling $73.5M. The contract is issued by Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT), Integrated Systems and Solutions.



05/05/2005 08:01:18 AM
StreetInsider Alert for BRL

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Barr Pharmaceuticals (NYSE: BRL) reports Q3 earnings of $0.61 per share, 1 cent worse than estimates. Revenues came in at $265 million versus the consensus of $272.4 million. Sees FY05 EPS of $2.39-$2.43 versus the consensus of $2.39 consensus.


05/05/2005 08:01:18 AM
StreetInsider Alert for JWN

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) said April same-store sales increased 6.9%.


05/05/2005 08:01:07 AM
StreetInsider Alert for DLLR

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Jefferies upgrades Dollar Financial (Nasdaq: DLLR) from 'hold' to 'buy', says while regulatory uncertainty remains, recent weakness has created an attractive entry point.


05/05/2005 08:01:06 AM
StreetInsider Alert for VSGN

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Vasogen Inc. (NASDAQ: VSGN) announced it has reached full enrollment in the 2,000-patient pivotal phase III ACCLAIM trial in advanced chronic heart failure.


05/05/2005 08:01:05 AM
StreetInsider Alert for WLSN

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --The Leather Experts Inc. (NASDAQ: WLSN) comparable store sales increased 13.0% for the four weeks ended April 30, 2005.


05/05/2005 08:01:05 AM
StreetInsider Alert for LTD

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Limited Brands (NYSE: LTD) reported a comparable store sales decrease of 4% for the four weeks ended April 30, 2005.


05/05/2005 08:01:05 AM
StreetInsider Alert for SCVL

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Shoe Carnival, Inc. (Nasdaq: SCVL) April comparable store sales decreased 9.9 percent.


05/05/2005 08:01:04 AM
StreetInsider Alert for STR

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --RBC Capital Markets upgrades Questar (NYSE: STR) from Underperform to Sector Perform after positive Q1 results-Price target $57.


05/05/2005 08:01:03 AM
StreetInsider Alert for BKE

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --The Buckle, Inc. (NYSE: BKE) said comparable store sales, for stores open at least one year, for the four-week period ended April 30, 2005 increased 4.0 percent.

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05/05/2005 08:00:56 AM
StreetInsider Alert for WTSLA

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --The Wet Seal, Inc. (Nasdaq: WTSLA) said comparable store sales from continuing operations increased 35.7 percent for the four-week period ended April 30, 2005.



05/05/2005 08:00:55 AM
StreetInsider Alert for KVHI

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --KVH Industries, Inc., (Nasdaq: KVHI) announced today that it has received a new order worth approximately $1.9 million from a defense prime contractor for elements of its TACNAV military vehicle navigation system.


05/05/2005 08:00:55 AM
StreetInsider Alert for TRW

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --TRW Inc (NYSE: TRW) reports Q1 earnings of $0.50 per share (excluding items), 20 cents better than estimates. Q1 revenues were $3.2 billion, higher than analysts estimates of $3.05 billion.


05/05/2005 08:00:54 AM
StreetInsider Alert for BBI

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Blockbuster (NYSE: BBI) reports a Q1 loss of $0.23 per share (excluding items), 5 cents better than estimates. Q1 revenues were $1.55 billion, higher than analysts estimates of $1.49 billion.


05/05/2005 08:00:54 AM
StreetInsider Alert for ARO

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Wachovia downgrades Aeropostale (NYSE: ARO) from 'outperform' to 'market perform' after lower April comps.



05/05/2005 08:00:53 AM
StreetInsider Alert for UNA

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Baird upgrades Unova (NYSE: UNA) from 'neutral' to 'outperform' and raises their price target from $22 to $23.


05/05/2005 08:00:53 AM
StreetInsider Alert for ULBI

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Ultralife Batteries (Nasdaq: ULBI) reports a Q1 loss of $0.11 per share, 5 cents worse than estimates. Q1 revenues were $15.4 million, higher than analysts estimates of $15.29 million.


05/05/2005 08:00:52 AM
StreetInsider Alert for WMT

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT) said April comparable sales were up 0.1 % for Wal-Mart Stores, up 4.9 % for SAM's Club, and up 0.9 % total.


05/05/2005 08:00:51 AM
StreetInsider Alert for CPWR

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --UPDATE: Cost Plus (Nasdaq: CPWR) sees Q1 EPS ex-items of $0.07-0.09, versus the consensus of $0.13 and revenues of $200 million versus the consensus of $204.2 million.

05/05/2005 08:00:51 AM
StreetInsider Alert for CVS

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --CVS Corp (NYSE: CVS) reports Q1 earnings of $0.69 per share, 1 cent better than estimates. Q1 revenues were $9.18 billion, higher than analysts estimates of $8.99 billion.


05/05/2005 08:00:48 AM
StreetInsider Alert for JNY

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Jones Apparel (NYSE: JNY) reports Q1 earnings of $0.71 per share, 1 cent better than estimates. Q1 revenues were $1.35 billion, lower than analysts estimates of $1.38 billion.


05/05/2005 08:00:47 AM
StreetInsider Alert for BEBE

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --bebe stores, inc. (Nasdaq: BEBE) said same store sales for the four-week period ended April 30, 2005 increased 31.2%.

05/05/2005 08:00:46 AM
StreetInsider Alert for MCIP

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --MCI Inc (Nasdaq: MCIP) reports a Q1 loss of $0.01 per share, 15 cents worse than estimates. Q1 revenues were $4.79 billion, higher than analysts estimates of $4.78 billion.


05/05/2005 08:00:46 AM
StreetInsider Alert for MDS

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Midas, Inc. (NYSE: MDS) entered into an agreement calling for AutoZone (NYSE: AZO) to be the exclusively endorsed supplier of Arvin brand exhaust products to the more than 1,600 Midas shops in the United States. The exhaust products will be supplied to AutoZone by the Light Vehicle Aftermarket division of ArvinMeritor (NYSE: ARM) and will replace Midas-brand products currently manufactured by Midas and sold to Midas shops by AutoZone.


05/05/2005 08:00:45 AM
StreetInsider Alert for STGS

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Stage Stores (Nasdaq: STGS) same store sales decreased 2.5%; sees Q1 EPS of $1.03-$1.05 versus the consensus of $1.01 and FY06 EPS of $2.78-2.90 versus the consensus of $2.83.


05/05/2005 08:00:44 AM
StreetInsider Alert for DRI

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Bank of America upgrades Darden Restaurants (NYSE: DRI) from Hold to Buy on positive outlook-Price target $34.


05/05/2005 08:00:43 AM
StreetInsider Alert for OSI

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Bank of America upgrades Outback Steakhouse (NYSE: OSI) from Sell to Neutral, telling clients there is limited downside risk from here.



05/05/2005 08:00:43 AM
StreetInsider Alert for RRD

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Donnelley & Sons (NYSE: RRD) reports Q1 earnings of $0.49 per share, 12 cents better than estimates. Q1 revenues were $1.93 billion, higher than analysts estimates of $1.87 billion. RRD guides higher for full-year earnings outlook.


05/05/2005 08:00:42 AM
StreetInsider Alert for MNST

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Monster Worldwide (Nasdaq: MNST) Employment Index continues to rise for fourth consecutive month to 131.


05/05/2005 08:00:42 AM
StreetInsider Alert for COST

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Costco Wholesale Corporation (Nasdaq: COST) April same store sales rise 8%.


05/05/2005 08:00:41 AM
StreetInsider Alert for KOOL

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --ThermoGenesis Corp. (Nasdaq: KOOL) announced that Mr. Matthew Plavan has been appointed as the Company's new Chief Financial Officer, reporting directly to Kevin Simpson, the Company's President and Chief Operating Officer.


05/05/2005 08:00:40 AM
StreetInsider Alert for HPOL

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Harris Interactive (Nasdaq: HPOL) announced that its Board of Directors and Robert E. Knapp mutually agreed to Mr. Knapp's resignation as Chairman and CEO of the Company. Concurrently, the Board appointed President, Gregory T. Novak, as Acting CEO, and appointed independent director, George Bell, as Chairman of the Board. All changes are effective immediately.


05/05/2005 08:00:32 AM
StreetInsider Alert for GM

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --J.P. Morgan upgrades General Motors (NYSE: GM) from Neutral to Overweight after news of Kerkorian's large stock purchase in the company.


05/05/2005 08:00:31 AM
StreetInsider Alert for CYTO

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Cytogen (Nasdaq: CYTO) reports a Q1 loss of $0.43 per share, 2 cents better than estimates. Q1 revenues were $4 million, lower than analysts estimates of $4.19 million.


05/05/2005 08:00:31 AM
StreetInsider Alert for GTIV

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Gentiva Health Services (Nasdaq: GTIV) reports Q1 earnings of $0.17 per share, 4 cents worse than estimates. Q1 revenues were $207.1 million, lower than analysts estimates of $217.76 million. GTIV reaffirms full-year earnings outlook.


05/05/2005 08:00:19 AM
StreetInsider Alert for THE

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --TODCO (NYSE: THE) reports Q1 earnings of $0.13 per share, 4 cents better than estimates. Q1 revenues were $111.9 million, higher than analysts estimates of $107.23 million.


05/05/2005 08:00:19 AM
StreetInsider Alert for PIR

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Pier 1 Imports NYSE: PIR) now sees Q1 earnings at the low end of its range, between a loss of $0.10 to a loss of $0.03. Current analysts estimates are for a loss of $0.07.


05/05/2005 08:00:18 AM
StreetInsider Alert for PWR

May 5, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Quanta Services (NYSE: PWR) reports a Q1 loss of $0.04 per share, 1 cent better than estimates. Q1 revenues were $372.5 million, higher than analysts estimates of $355.15 million. PWR reaffirms Q2 earnings outlook on better than expected revenues.

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