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Thursday, 08/18/2005 12:13:05 AM

Thursday, August 18, 2005 12:13:05 AM

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Final - StreetInsider Alerts 08/17/2005 @ 04:35:20 PM
By StreetInsider.com, Investing-News.Com
Aug 17, 2005, 21:28

http://www.investing-news.com/artman/publish/article_1189.shtml

DENN DJ:INDU MW CAI SNPS BEAS NTAP MWD MDT CRM HOTT HAR LDG VAL KMG ~ Earlier Find `


08/17/2005 04:35:20 PM
StreetInsider Alert for DENN RT$

Aug 17, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Denny's Corporation (NASDAQ: DENN) announced the appointment of Mark Wolfinger to the position of CFO effective September 26, 2005. Andrew F. Green, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, has tendered his resignation effective September 23, 2005.

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08/17/2005 04:25:29 PM
StreetInsider Alert for DJ:INDU

Aug 17, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --The Dow finished 37.26 points higher to close at 10,551, the Nasdaq rose 8.09 points to close at 2,145, and the S&P 500 gained .90 points to close at 1,220.

The markets closed out the trading session in the green today, despite inflation concerns, as declining oil prices and upbeat guidance from Hewlett-Packard Co (NYSE: HPQ RT$) drove the market higher.

Volume was light with 1.86 billion shares trading on the NYSE and 1.52 billion on the Nasdaq. Decliners outpaced advancers today by a margin of 18:15 on the NYSE and matched them 15:15 on the Nasdaq.

In individual stories, Telular (Nasdaq: WRLS RT$) closed 26.41% higher after receiving a $13.5 million purchase order from a customer in Asia. On the downside, Photronics (Nasdaq: PLAB RT$) closed 19.14% lower after reporting disappointing Q3 results.

Tomorrow, traders will be watching for economic data on Initial Claims, Leading Indicators and from the Philadelphia Fed. Initial Claims are due to hit the wire at 8:30 A.M. Leading Indicators are expected at 10:00 A.M., and the Philadelphia Fed is scheduled for 12:00 P.M.

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08/17/2005 04:20:17 PM
StreetInsider Alert for MW RT$

Aug 17, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Men's Wearhouse Inc (NYSE: MW) reported Q2 EPS of $0.49, 3 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $423.6 million versus the consensus of $419.12 million. Sees Q3 EPS of $0.33-$0.35 versus the consensus of $0.33 and FY05 EPS of $1.77-$1.82 versus the consensus of $1.81.

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08/17/2005 04:15:56 PM
StreetInsider Alert for CAI RT$

Aug 17, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --CACI International Inc (NYSE: CAI) reported Q4 EPS of $0.76, 3 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $429.8 million versus the consensus of $422.36 million. Sees Q1 EPS of $0.71-$0.74 versus the consensus of $0.73.


08/17/2005 04:15:55 PM
StreetInsider Alert for SNPS RT$

Aug 17, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Synopsys Inc (Nasdaq: SNPS) reported Q3 EPS of $0.10, 2 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $251.5 million versus the consensus of $247.60 million. Sees Q4 EPS of $0.07-$0.11 versus the consensus of $0.10.


08/17/2005 04:15:54 PM
StreetInsider Alert for BEAS RT$

Aug 17, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --BEA Systems Inc (Nasdaq: BEAS) reported Q2 EPS of $0.09, in-line with estimates. Revenues came in at $285.2 million versus the consensus of $285.88 million.


08/17/2005 04:15:54 PM
StreetInsider Alert for NTAP RT$

Aug 17, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Network Appliance Corp (Nasdaq: NTAP) reported Q1 EPS of $0.16, 1 cent better than estimates. Revenues came in at $448.4 million versus the consensus of $447.28 million. Sees Q2 EPS of $0.18-$0.19 versus the consensus of $0.18 and FY05 EPS of $0.76-$0.79 versus the consensus of $0.73.


08/17/2005 04:15:53 PM
StreetInsider Alert for MWD RT$

Aug 17, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MWD) said the Board of Directors has decided, based on the results of a recently completed in-depth analysis, that it is in the best interests of Morgan Stanley's shareholders to retain Discover Financial Services.


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08/17/2005 04:10:16 PM
StreetInsider Alert for MDT RT$

Aug 17, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Medtronic Inc (NYSE: MDT) reported Q1 EPS of $0.50, 1 cent better than estimates. Revenues came in at $2.69 billion versus the consensus of $2.67 billion.


08/17/2005 04:10:15 PM
StreetInsider Alert for CRM RT$

Aug 17, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --salesforce.com inc (NYSE: CRM) reported Q2 EPS of $0.04, in-line with estimates. Revenues came in at $71.9 million versus the consensus of $71.55 million. Sees FY06 EPS of $0.13-$0.16 versus the consensus of $0.17 and revenues of $298-$303 million versus the consensus of $305.3 million.


08/17/2005 04:10:15 PM
StreetInsider Alert for HOTT RT$

Aug 17, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Hot Topic, Inc (Nasdaq: HOTT) reported Q2 EPS of $0.02, 1 cent worse than estimates. Revenues came in at $152.2 million versus the consensus of $153.18 million. Sees Q3 EPS of $0.15-$0.18 versus the consensus of $0.27 and revenues of $192-


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08/17/2005 04:05:56 PM
StreetInsider Alert for HAR RT$

Aug 17, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Harman International Industries Inc (NYSE: HAR) reported Q4 EPS of $1.01, 6 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $808 million versus the consensus of $792.81 million.


08/17/2005 04:05:54 PM
StreetInsider Alert for LDG RT$

Aug 17, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Longs Drug Stores Corp (NYSE: LDG) reported Q2 EPS of $0.38, 2 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $1.16 billion versus the consensus of $1.15 billion.

08/17/2005 03:15:09 PM
StreetInsider Alert for VALVAL RT$

Aug 17, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --The Valspar Corporation (NYSE: VAL) said its Board of Directors has approved a 2-for-1 stock split, effected in the form of a 100% stock dividend, for all common stockholders of record as of the close of business on September 2, 2005, to be distributed on September 23, 2005.


08/17/2005 03:05:16 PM
StreetInsider Alert for KMGKMG RT$
Aug 17, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Kerr-McGee Oil & Gas Corp., a wholly owned affiliate of Kerr-McGee Corp. (NYSE: KMG), and partners were high bidders on 16 deepwater leases in today's Western Gulf of Mexico lease sale 196.



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DJ:INDU URBN TPTH WRLS ATRI ZIXI RTIX NBL OCR DJ:INDU GCOM ROC DNDN ~ Earlier Find `


08/17/2005 01:30:21 PM
StreetInsider Alert for DJ:INDU

Aug 17, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --8/17: Streetinsider.com's Unusual 11 Afternoon Movers:

SMTC Corp (Nasdaq: SMTX RT$) 51.20% HIGHER; sees continued momentum.

Telular (Nasdaq: WRLS RT$) 31.46% HIGHER; received a $13.5 million purchase order from a customer in Asia.

Blue Coat (Nasdaq: BCSI RT$) 22.72% HIGHER; reported impressive Q1 results and gave upside Q2 guidance. In addition, numerous firms upgraded the stock.

Photronics (Nasdaq: PLAB RT$) 16.93% LOWER; reported disappointing Q3 results.

Arotech (Nasdaq: ARTX RT$) 10.71% HIGHER; was awared more than $10 million in driving simulator contracts.

Hewlett-Packard (NYSE: HPQ RT$) 10.59% HIGHER; reported Q3 EPS 5 cents better than estimates and issued upside Q4 guidance. In addition, numerous firms upgraded the stock.

Charming Shoppes (Nasdaq: CHRS RT$) 10.36% HIGHER; reported Q1 results above estimates and guided FY06 higher.

Nordstrom (NYSE: JWN RT$) 10.28% HIGHER; reported Q3 results above the consensus and guided FY06 higher.

Wesco Intl (NYSE: WCC RT$) 9.36% HIGHER; announced an agreement to acquire Carlton-Bates Company.

Gander Mountain (Nasdaq: GMTN RT$) 9.24% LOWER; reported disappointing Q2 results.

Aeroflex (Nasdaq: ARXX RT$) 5.77% HIGHER; reported Q4 results above the consensus and provided positive guidance.


08/17/2005 01:05:19 PM
StreetInsider Alert for URBN RT$

Aug 17, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Urban Outfitters Inc (Nasdaq: URBN) 2-for-1 stock split.


08/17/2005 12:10:24 PM
StreetInsider Alert for TPTH RT$

Aug 17, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --TriPath Imaging Inc. (Nasdaq: TPTH) and Ventana Medical Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: VMSI), announced today that TriPath Imaging has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the Ventana Image Analysis System when used with tissues stained for HER-2/neu. In May 2005, the Companies announced 510(k) clearance for VIAS when used with the Ventana Estrogen and Progesterone Receptor assays.


08/17/2005 12:05:21 PM
StreetInsider Alert for WRLS RT$

Aug 17, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Telular Corporation (Nasdaq: WRLS) today announced that it has received a $13.5 million purchase order under a new purchase agreement with a leading provider of fixed and mobile cellular services in Asia. Under the terms of the agreement, Telular will supply and provide local support for two unique versions of its SX6P desktop phone.


08/17/2005 11:55:27 AM
StreetInsider Alert for ATRI RT$

Aug 17, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --The Board of Directors of Atrion Corporation (Nasdaq: ATRI) announced an increase in its quarterly cash dividend from 14 cents per share to 17 cents per share. Specifically, the Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of 17 cents per share on its outstanding shares of Common Stock. This dividend will be payable on September 30, 2005 to stockholders of record at the close of business on


08/17/2005 11:25:31 AM
StreetInsider Alert for ZIXI RT$

Aug 17, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Zix Corporation (Nasdaq: ZIXI) announced that the Health Alliance, the largest and leading health system in the Cincinnati tri-state area has chosen ZixCorp as its email protection solution.


08/17/2005 11:20:18 AM
StreetInsider Alert for RTIX RT$

Aug 17, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Regeneration Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: RTIX) announced that the company's STERLING Cancellous Chips and Cancellous Cubes have received 510(k) clearance from the FDA.


08/17/2005 11:15:27 AM
StreetInsider Alert for NBL RT$

Aug 17, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Noble Energy, Inc.'s (NYSE: NBL) board of directors today approved a two-for-one split of its common stock in the form of a stock dividend. The board established August 31, 2005 as the record date for the stock split and September 14, 2005 as the date for distribution of the additional shares. Noble Energy's common shares are expected to commence trading on a post-split basis on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) September 15, 2005.


08/17/2005 10:45:26 AM
StreetInsider Alert for OCR RT$

Aug 17, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Omnicare Inc (NYSE: OCR) files a $2.8 billion mixed securities shelf on form S-3 with the SEC.


08/17/2005 10:35:33 AM
StreetInsider Alert for DJ:INDU

Aug 17, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --8/17: Streetinsider.com's Unusual 8 Morning Movers:

SMTC Corp (Nasdaq: SMTX RT$) 55.20% HIGHER; sees continued momentum.

Blue Coat (Nasdaq: BCSI RT$) 21.99% HIGHER; reported impressive Q1 results and gave upside Q2 guidance. In addition, numerous firms upgraded the stock.

Photronics (Nasdaq: PLAB RT$) 15.21% LOWER; reported disappointing Q3 results.

Gander Mountain (Nasdaq: GMTN RT$) 11.19% LOWER; reported disappointing Q2 results.

Arotech (Nasdaq: ARTX RT$) 10.71% HIGHER; was awared more than $10 million in driving simulator contracts.

Charming Shoppes (Nasdaq: CHRS RT$) 9.90% HIGHER; reported Q1 results above estimates and guided FY06 higher.

Aeroflex (Nasdaq: ARXX RT$) 9.48% HIGHER; reported Q4 results above the consensus and provided positive guidance.

Hewlett-Packard (NYSE: HPQ RT$) 9.32% HIGHER; reported Q3 EPS 5 cents better than estimates and issued upside Q4 guidance. In addition, numerous firms upgraded the stock.



08/17/2005 10:10:41 AM
StreetInsider Alert for GCOM RT$

Aug 17, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Globecomm Systems Inc. (NASDAQ: GCOM) received a third award under an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract from a U.S. Government customer valued at $2.2 million.


08/17/2005 10:10:40 AM
StreetInsider Alert for ROC RT$

Aug 17, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --IPO for Rockwood Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: ROC) is open for trading. The stock is trading at $19.70 after pricing at $20. The 20,408,163 share deal is being led by Goldman, Sachs & Co., Credit Suisse First Boston, Lehman Brothers and UBS.

Rockwood Holdings, Inc. is the ultimate parent company of Rockwood Specialties Group, Inc., a leading global specialty chemicals and advanced materials company. Rockwood has a worldwide employee base of approximately 10,200 people and net revenue of approximately $2.9 billion in 2004 on a pro forma basis.


08/17/2005 09:45:18 AM
StreetInsider Alert for DNDN RT$

Aug 17, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Dendreon Corporation (Nasdaq: DNDN) announced the appointment of Michelle Burris as senior vice president and chief financial officer.


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CNVR IMCO ARTX TRLG INPC JMDT TWTC TALK IPCX DCEL AT ACS FS BNN EXM SPC UPS FDX TALX ARM DCN SONO MRBK SNV MPW HW VLLY MI IFIN TOO DRYS SYNC TIVO COL GMTN HPQ EXEL NTT FDO EPAY VC PG HPQ MLM TLB ARO TMTA SMG ORGN DKS VFC ACTG KMA LABS VASC ULBI BCSI DVA GDYS BLI Find `


08/17/2005 09:25:15 AM
StreetInsider Alert for CNVR RT$

Aug 17, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Convera Corporation (NASDAQ: CNVR) announced today that an agency of the Department of Defense has executed a $2.2 million contract for its RetrievalWare 8.1® software product. The contract award includes the sale of software licenses, implementation services, training and annual maintenance fees.

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08/17/2005 09:20:36 AM
StreetInsider Alert for IMCO RT$

Aug 17, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --MPCO Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: IMCO) announced that it has begun supply of Emission Certified LPG engines to Anhui HELI Forklift Truck Group Corp. based in Hefei, China.

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08/17/2005 09:15:24 AM
StreetInsider Alert for ARTX RT$

Aug 17, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Arotech Corporation (Nasdaq: ARTX) announced that its Simulation and Security Division, through its FAAC subsidiary, has recently received driving simulator contracts totaling over $10.5 million. "The contracts, for a total of 34 simulators, include both military and transit customers," states Al Jordan, FAAC CEO.

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08/17/2005 09:10:32 AM
StreetInsider Alert for TRLG RT$

Aug 17, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --True Religion Apparel Inc. (OTCBB: TRLG) said common stock is approved for listing on the NASDAQ National Market. The trading symbol for the common stock will be "TRLG" which is the same symbol under which the company's stock currently trades on the over-the-counter market. True Religion's common stock will begin trading at the opening of the market on August 18, 2005.


08/17/2005 09:10:31 AM
StreetInsider Alert for INPC RT$

Aug 17, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --InPhonic, Inc. (Nasdaq: INPC) announced that the Company's Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of up to $30 million of the Company's common stock during the next 12 months. The shares may be repurchased by the Company from time to time at prevailing market prices. The timing and amount of any shares repurchased will be based on market conditions and other factors. Repurchases may also be made under a Rule 10b5-1 plan, which would permit shares to be repurchased when the Company might otherwise be precluded from doing so by laws prohibiting insider trading or by self imposed trading black out periods. There is no guarantee as to the exact number of shares that will be repurchased under the stock repurchase program, and the Company may discontinue purchases at any time. Repurchased shares would be returned to the status of authorized but un-issued shares of common stock.

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08/17/2005 08:55:27 AM
StreetInsider Alert for JMDT RT$

Aug 17, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Soleil initiated coverage on Jamdat Mobile Inc. (Nasdaq: JMDT) with a Buy rating; $30.00 price target. The firm views JMDT as a leader in US mobile gaming. Cites last week's weakness from Q3 guidance as an attractive entry point. Morgan Joseph started the stock at Hold.

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08/17/2005 08:50:36 AM
StreetInsider Alert for TWTC RT$

Aug 17, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Soleil initiated coverage on Time Warner Telecom Inc (Nasdaq: TWTC) with a Buy rating. The firm notes market share gains in enterprise business and pricing stability.


08/17/2005 08:50:36 AM
StreetInsider Alert for TALK RT$

Aug 17, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Soleil initiated coverage on Talk America Holdings Inc (Nasdaq: TALK) with a Hold rating; $10.00 price target. In the firm's opinion, there is too much execution risk to buy the shares.


08/17/2005 08:50:35 AM
StreetInsider Alert for IPCX RT$

Aug 17, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Soleil initiated coverage on iPCS Incorporated (OTCBB: IPCX) with a Buy rating; $50.00 price target. According to the firm, IPCX is the second largest Sprint Nextel affiliate with 11.3M covered pops. They point out that near-term catalysts could be a listing on either NASDAQ Small Cap or National Market.


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08/17/2005 08:45:29 AM
StreetInsider Alert for DCEL RT$

Aug 17, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Soleil initiated coverage on Dobson Communications Corporation Cl A (Nasdaq: DCEL) with a Sell rating; $3.00 price target. The firm sees risk due to a slowdown in wireless growth expected late this year or early next. Additionally, the firm has concerns on cash flow being able to pay off debt in the future.


08/17/2005 08:45:28 AM
StreetInsider Alert for AT RT$

Aug 17, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Soleil initiated coverage on Alltel Corporation (NYSE: AT) with a Sell rating; $54.00 price target. The firm sees minimal EBITDA growth and believes shares are overvalued.


08/17/2005 08:45:27 AM
StreetInsider Alert for ACS RT$

Aug 17, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --KeyBanc upgraded Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. (NYSE: ACS) from Underweight to Buy. In the firm's opinion, ACS' revenue growth can re-accelerate in 2006 and consensus estimates for 2006 are conservative.


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08/17/2005 08:40:45 AM
StreetInsider Alert for FS RT$

Aug 17, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Smith Barney upgraded Four Seasons Hotels Inc. (NYSE: FS) from Sell to Hold; $60.00 price target. The firm notes valuation.


08/17/2005 08:40:22 AM
StreetInsider Alert for BNN RT$

Aug 17, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --CSFB initiated coverage on Brascan Corporation (NYSE: BNN) with an Outperform rating; $44.00 price target. The firm views BNN as transforming into a specialist funds manager from a holding company.


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08/17/2005 08:35:19 AM
StreetInsider Alert for EXM RT$

Aug 17, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Hibernia initiated coverage on Excel Maritime Carriers LTD (AMEX: EXM) with a Buy rating; $18.00 price target. The firm views EXM as an attractive play for value oriented investors.

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08/17/2005 08:30:43 AM
StreetInsider Alert for SPC RT$

Aug 17, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --SunTrust Banks initiated coverage on Spectrum Brands, Incorporated (NYSE: SPC) with a Neutral rating. The firm believes SPC faces challenges from integration risk to commodity pressures, which should leave shares range bound.


08/17/2005 08:30:42 AM
StreetInsider Alert for UPS RT$

Aug 17, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --CSFB initiated coverage on United Parcel Service Inc CL B (NYSE: UPS) with a Neutral rating; $79.00 price target.



08/17/2005 08:30:32 AM
StreetInsider Alert for FDX RT$

Aug 17, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --CSFB initiated coverage on FedEx Corporation (NYSE: FDX) with a Neutral rating; $95.00 price target.

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08/17/2005 08:25:44 AM
StreetInsider Alert for TALX RT$

Aug 17, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Stephens downgrades Talx (Nasdaq: TALX) from 'overweight' to 'equal-weight', citing valuation.


08/17/2005 08:25:43 AM
StreetInsider Alert for ARM RT$

Aug 17, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --KeyBanc downgraded ArvinMeritor Incorporated (NYSE: ARM) from buy to Hold. The firm's downgrade is based on valuation.


08/17/2005 08:25:43 AM
StreetInsider Alert for DCN RT$

Aug 17, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --KeyBanc downgraded Dana Corporation (NYSE: DCN) from Hold to Underweight. The firm is downgrading DCN given its light vehicle exposure to Ford-F.


08/17/2005 08:25:42 AM
StreetInsider Alert for SONO RT$

Aug 17, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Adams Harkness initiates coverage on Sonosite, Inc (Nasdaq: SONO) with a 'buy' rating and $41 price target.



08/17/2005 08:25:42 AM
StreetInsider Alert for MRBK RT$

Aug 17, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Prudential initiated coverage on Mercantile Bankshares Corporation (Nasdaq: MRBK) with a Neutral rating; $54.00 price target. The firm notes that valuation reflects a takeover premium but notes increased risk with real estate, acquisitions, and capital.

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08/17/2005 08:20:19 AM
StreetInsider Alert for SNV RT$

Aug 17, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Prudential initiated coverage on Synovus Financial Corp (NYSE: SNV) with a Neutral rating; $32.00 price target. In the firm's opinion, SNV's retail strategy is not bold enough and expects negative operating leverage in the future.


08/17/2005 08:20:19 AM
StreetInsider Alert for MPW RT$

Aug 17, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --JP Morgan initiated coverage on Medical Properties Trust, Incorporated (NYSE: MPW) with a Neutral rating. The firm sees near-term growth upside but is offset by their higher risk profile. Friedman Billings started the stock at Market Perform.


08/17/2005 08:20:18 AM
StreetInsider Alert for HW RT$

Aug 17, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Stephens downgraded Headwaters Inc (NYSE: HW) from Overweight to Equal-weight. The firm based their rating on valuation and higher oil prices that create some uncertainty for synfuel business going into 2006.


08/17/2005 08:20:17 AM
StreetInsider Alert for VLLY RT$

Aug 17, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --ThinkEquity initiated coverage on Valley Bancorp Las Vegas, NV (Nasdaq: VLLY) with a Buy rating; $41.00 price target. The firm views VLLY as capturing share in the Las Vegas market.

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08/17/2005 08:15:28 AM
StreetInsider Alert for MI RT$

Aug 17, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Prudential initiated coverage on Marshall & Ilsley Corporation (NYSE: MI) with an Underweight rating; $41.00 price target. The firm expects slowing growth in traditional banking, margin pressure and decelerating processing growth to impact earnings.


08/17/2005 08:15:27 AM
StreetInsider Alert for IFIN RT$

Aug 17, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Prudential initiated coverage on Investors Financial Services Corp (Nasdaq: IFIN) with an Overweight rating; $42.00 price target. The firm expects strong growth of 13%-15% driven by hedge fund segments and mutual fund processing.


08/17/2005 08:15:26 AM
StreetInsider Alert for TOO RT$

Aug 17, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Too (NYSE: TOO) reports Q2 earnings of $0.12 per share, 1 cent better than estimates. Revenues came in at $154.9 million versus the consensus of $156.6 million. Sees Q3 EPS of $0.39 versus the consensus of $0.39.


08/17/2005 08:15:26 AM
StreetInsider Alert for DRYS RT$

Aug 17, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Hibernia initiated coverage on DryShips, Incorporated (Nasdaq: DRYS) with a Buy rating; $22.00 price target. The firm notes the expected seasonal pickup moving into Q4 and believes rates should trend up. Valuation attractive.

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08/17/2005 08:10:16 AM
StreetInsider Alert for SYNC RT$

Aug 17, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Intellisync Corporation (Nasdaq: SYNC) announced that it has been selected as the mobility platform for VIVO, the largest operator of mobile telephony in the Southern Hemisphere, and one of the largest CDMA carriers in the world. VIVO, part of the Portugal Telecom and Telefonica Moviles groups, will license Intellisync mobile software to deliver push-based wireless email and data synchronization capabilities across a wide range of mobile device types to its more than 27 million customers in Brazil.


08/17/2005 08:10:15 AM
StreetInsider Alert for TIVO RT$

Aug 17, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --TiVo (Nasdaq: TIVO) announced that the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed in full a favorable summary judgment ruling in the lawsuit filed against the Company in 2001 by Pause Technology LLC.



08/17/2005 08:10:14 AM
StreetInsider Alert for COL RT$

Aug 17, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Rockwell Collins, Inc. (NYSE: COL) announced it repurchased four million shares, or approximately 2.3% its outstanding common stock on August 16, 2005. The shares were purchased from UBS AG London Branch in conjunction with an accelerated share repurchase agreement at an initial cost of $49.10 per share for a total cost of $196 million.

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08/17/2005 08:05:34 AM
StreetInsider Alert for GMTN RT$

Aug 17, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Gander Mountain (NASDAQ: GMTN) reports a Q2 loss of $0.73 per share, which may not be comparable to the consensus of a $0.16 loss. Revenues came in at $173.6 million versus the consensus of $173.9 million. Sees FY06 revenues of at least $850 million versus the consensus of $862.3 million.

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08/17/2005 08:01:48 AM
StreetInsider Alert for HPQ RT$

Aug 17, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Bear Stearns upgrades Hewlett-Packard (NYSE: HPQ) from 'peer perform' to 'outperform' with a $35 price target, citing evidence of a turnaround.


08/17/2005 08:01:47 AM
StreetInsider Alert for EXEL RT$

Aug 17, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Exelixis, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXEL) agreed to sell 6.5 million shares of its common stock, at a price to the public of $7.75 per share, pursuant to an effective shelf registration statement.


08/17/2005 08:01:47 AM
StreetInsider Alert for NTT RT$

Aug 17, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Morgan Stanley upgrades NTT Comm (NYSE: NTT) from 'equal-weight' to 'overweight'.


08/17/2005 08:01:46 AM
StreetInsider Alert for FDO RT$

Aug 17, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Merrill Lynch downgrades Family Dollar (NYSE: FDO) from 'buy' to 'neutral'.


08/17/2005 08:01:37 AM
StreetInsider Alert for EPAY RT$

Aug 17, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Thomas Weisel initiates coverage on Bottomline Tech (Nasdaq: EPAY) with a 'peer perform' rating, citing valuation.


08/17/2005 08:01:36 AM
StreetInsider Alert for VC RT$

Aug 17, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Prudential upgrades Visteon (NYSE: VC) from 'neutral' to 'overweight' and raises its price target to $13.


08/17/2005 08:01:35 AM
StreetInsider Alert for PG RT$

Aug 17, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --SunTrust initiates coverage on Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG) with a 'neutral' rating, saying shares are fairly valued and could be range bound until the end of 2005.


08/17/2005 08:01:24 AM
StreetInsider Alert for HPQ RT$

Aug 17, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --First Albany upgrades HP (NYSE: HPQ) from 'neutral' to 'buy' with a $28 price target. The analyst said HP's recent results increases their confidence that CEO Hurd has begun a sustainable turnaround


08/17/2005 08:01:24 AM
StreetInsider Alert for MLM RT$

Aug 17, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (NYSE: MLM) said its Board declared an 15% increase in the regular quarterly cash dividend to $0.23 per share on the Corporation's common stock.


08/17/2005 08:01:23 AM
StreetInsider Alert for TLB RT$

Aug 17, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Talbots Inc (NYSE: TLB) reports Q2 earnings of $0.35 per share, 1 cent better than estimates. Revenues came in at $449.6 million versus the consensus of $444.5 million. Sees FY06 EPS of $1.87, versus the consensus of $1.87.


08/17/2005 08:01:20 AM
StreetInsider Alert for ARO RT$

Aug 17, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --SunTrust downgrades Aeropostale (NYSE: ARO) from 'buy' to 'neutral'.


08/17/2005 08:01:18 AM
StreetInsider Alert for TMTA RT$

Aug 17, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --AG Edwards downgrades Transmeta (Nasdaq: TMTA) from 'hold' to 'sell', citing valuation.


08/17/2005 08:01:16 AM
StreetInsider Alert for SMG RT$

Aug 17, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --SunTrust upgrades Scotts Miracle-Gro (NYSE: SMG) from 'neutral' to 'buy' with a $95 price target, saying Company is taking steps to alleviate concerns about the long-term strategy.


08/17/2005 08:01:14 AM
StreetInsider Alert for ORGN RT$

Aug 17, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Lehman Brothers downgrades Origen Financial (Nasdaq: ORGN) from 'overweight' to 'equal-weight' and cuts their price target from $11 to $8.


08/17/2005 08:01:14 AM
StreetInsider Alert for DKS RT$

Aug 17, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --ThinkEquity upgrades Dick's Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS) from 'accumulate' to 'buy' with a $42 price target.


08/17/2005 08:01:09 AM
StreetInsider Alert for VFC RT$

Aug 17, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --UBS upgrades V.F. Corp (NYSE: VFC) from 'neutral' to 'buy' and raises price target to $71.


08/17/2005 08:01:09 AM
StreetInsider Alert for ACTG RT$

Aug 17, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Acacia Research Corporation (Nasdaq: ACTG) (Nasdaq: CBMX) entered into a license with Adidas-Salomon AG, Adidas America, Inc. and Paxar Corporation covering a portfolio of patents that apply to certain multi-dimensional bar codes. The license to Adidas resolves a patent infringement lawsuit against Adidas and its related companies, which was pending in the District Court for the District of Minnesota.


08/17/2005 08:01:08 AM
StreetInsider Alert for KMA RT$

Aug 17, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --CSFB downgrades KMG America (NYSE: KMA) from 'outperform' to 'neutral' and cuts their price target from $12 to $9, citing lower near-term earnings expectations.


08/17/2005 08:01:07 AM
StreetInsider Alert for LABS RT$

Aug 17, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Banc of America downgrades LabOne (NASDAQ: LABS) from 'buy' to 'neutral', citing valuation.


08/17/2005 08:01:06 AM
StreetInsider Alert for VASC RT$

Aug 17, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Vascular Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: VASC) received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration and is launching immediately through its direct U.S. sales force the Pronto-Short extraction catheter.


08/17/2005 08:01:05 AM
StreetInsider Alert for ULBI RT$

Aug 17, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Ultralife Batteries, Inc. (NASDAQ: ULBI) has received a $3.5 million order for its HiRate D-size lithium cells from a U.S. battery assembler for thermal sight batteries to be supplied to the U.S. Defense Department. Cell deliveries are expected to begin in the third quarter and be completed in the first quarter of 2006.


08/17/2005 08:01:04 AM
StreetInsider Alert for BCSI RT$

Aug 17, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Wachovia upgrades Blue Coat (NASDAQ: BCSI) from 'market perform' to 'outperform' with a valuation range of $36- $40, after better than expected Q1 results and guidance.



08/17/2005 08:01:03 AM
StreetInsider Alert for DVA RT$

Aug 17, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --DaVita Inc. (NYSE: DVA) said CMS proposed rule would reduce Medicare ESRD reimbursement. The company said, "The rule if implemented as proposed would effectively cut our 2006 composite rate by 2.5%, reducing DaVita's standalone 2006 Medicare reimbursement by approximately $15-20 million. It would also have a proportional impact on the Gambro Healthcare business we are acquiring. It is our belief that CMS has made an error in their calculation. We have had an initial meeting with CMS and will continue our dialogue with a goal of achieving budget neutrality in the final rule."

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08/17/2005 08:01:03 AM
StreetInsider Alert for GDYS RT$

Aug 17, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Goody's Family (NASDAQ: GDYS) reports Q2 loss of $0.16 per share, 2 cents worse than estimates. Revenues came in at $291.7 million versus the consensus of $303.1 million


08/17/2005 08:00:52 AM
StreetInsider Alert for BLI RT$

Aug 17, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Big Lots (NYSE: BLI) reports Q2 loss of $0.09 per share, 2 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $1.05 billion versus the consensus of $1.05 billion.

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