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Thursday, September 08, 2005 9:49:51 PM
Final - StreetInsider Alerts 09/08/2005 @ 05:30:17 PM
By StreetInsider.com, Investing-News.Com
Sep 8, 2005, 20:24
http://www.investing-news.com/artman/publish/article_1273.shtml
CAFE OTEX MATK DJ:INDU BLDP INTC YELL SORC MOLX HPOL SRZ BIIB ZQK TXN QTWW ADPI TALX ~ Earlier Find `
09/08/2005 05:30:17 PM
StreetInsider Alert for CAFE RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Host America Corporation (Nasdaq: CAFE) received notice that the Nasdaq Listing Qualification Panel has determined to delist the Company's common stock and warrants from the Nasdaq Stock Market, effective with the open of business on September 12, 2005. At this time, the Company has not yet determined whether it will seek review of this decision by the Nasdaq Listing and Review Council.
09/08/2005 05:30:16 PM
StreetInsider Alert for OTEX RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --CORRECT: Open Text Corp. (Nasdaq: OTEX) reports Q4 earnings of $0.18 per share, 5 cents worse than estimates. Revenues came in at $109.4 million versus the consensus of $110.26 million. Sees Q1 EPS of $0.04-$0.15 per share, versus the consensus of $0.13.
09/08/2005 04:35:18 PM
StreetInsider Alert for MATK RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Martek Biosciences Corp. (Nasdaq: MATK) reported Q3 EPS of $0.00, 3 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $39.5 million versus the consensus of $39.80 million. VP of Sales and Marketing, Jerome Keller, retiring at the end of 2005.
09/08/2005 04:35:18 PM
StreetInsider Alert for DJ:INDU
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --The Dow finished 37.57 points lower to close at 10,596, the Nasdaq fell 6.00 points to close at 2,166, and the S&P 500 lost 4.69 points to close at 1,232.
The markets closed out the trading session in the red today as investors chose to take profits in the face of economic worries stemming from oil fears and the prospect of continued interest rate hikes.
Volume was steady with 1.92 billion shares trading on the NYSE and 1.58 billion on the Nasdaq. Decliners outpaced advancers today by a margin of 20:12 on the NYSE and matched them at 18:12 on the Nasdaq.
In individual stories, Ulticom (Nasdaq: ULCM RT$) closed 15.56% higher after reporting strong Q2 EPS. On the downside, Whitehall Jewellers (NYSE: JWL RT$) closed 66.75% lower after the Company said it needs additional capital to support operations, may delay Q2 results, and newly designated CEO Beryl Raff resigned.
Tomorrow, traders will be watching for economic data on Export Prices ex-ag. and Import Prices ex-oil, which are both due to hit the wires at 8:30 A.M.
09/08/2005 04:25:19 PM
StreetInsider Alert for BLDP RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Momentum mover, Ballard Power Systems Inc. (NASDAQ: BLDP) announced that it has signed a Supply Agreement with General Hydrogen Corporation to deliver more than 100 Mark9 SSL fuel cells, ranging in power output from 4.8 kilowatts to 21.1 kilowatts, for integration into General Hydrogen's power units, currently available for early commercial sales in the lift truck market.
09/08/2005 04:20:20 PM
StreetInsider Alert for INTC RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Intel Corporation (NASDAQ: INTC) expects revenue for the third quarter to be between $9.8 billion and $10 billion, as compared to the previous range of $9.6 billion to $10.2 billion. (consensus is $9.92 billion)
09/08/2005 04:20:09 PM
StreetInsider Alert for YELL RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Yellow Roadway Corporation (Nasdaq: YELL) expects third quarter 2005 adjusted earnings per share to be in the range of $1.40 to $1.45. The company's previous guidance was $1.60 to $1.65 per share for the quarter and the consensus is $1.63. The company cited the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina and remaining shortfall is primarily a result of implementation challenges for new processes at Roadway and the associated learning curve that negatively affected efficiency. Yellow Roadway also announced today the appointment of Michael J. Smid as the President of Roadway Express.
09/08/2005 04:15:16 PM
StreetInsider Alert for SORC RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Source Interlink Companies Inc. (Nasdaq: SORC) reported Q2 EPS of $0.12, 2 cents worse than estimates. Revenues came in at $393.8 million versus the consensus of $380.26 million
09/08/2005 04:15:16 PM
StreetInsider Alert for MOLX RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Molex Inc. (Nasdaq: MOLX) reported Q4 EPS of $0.24, 1 cent worse than estimates. Revenues came in at $643.8 million versus the consensus of $633.42 million.
09/08/2005 04:10:18 PM
StreetInsider Alert for HPOL RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Harris Interactive Inc. (Nasdaq: HPOL) reported Q4 EPS of $0.01, 1 cent worse than estimates. Revenues came in at $54.2 million versus the consensus of $51.30 million. Sees Q1 EPS of $0.00-$0.01 (includes a $0.01 charge) versus the consensus of $0.04 (1 analyst for Q1).
09/08/2005 04:10:17 PM
StreetInsider Alert for SRZ RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Sunrise Senior Living, Inc. (NYSE: SRZ) announced that its board of directors has approved a two- for-one stock split of its common stock to be effected in the form of a 100 percent stock dividend. As a result of the stock split, each shareholder of record at the close of business on September 20, 2005 will receive one additional share of common stock for each share held on that date. Sunrise's transfer agent is expected to distribute the stock dividend on October 3, 2005. The stock split will increase the number of shares of Sunrise's common stock outstanding from approximately 21.3 million to approximately 42.6 million. Trading will begin on a split-adjusted basis on October 4, 2005.
09/08/2005 04:10:16 PM
StreetInsider Alert for BIIB RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Biogen Idec (NASDAQ: BIIB) announced a comprehensive strategic plan to position the company for long-term growth. The plan builds on the continuing strength of the core products and expected near-term developments. The plan has three principal elements: 1. Reducing operating expenses and enhancing economic flexibility by recalibrating Biogen Idec's asset base, geographic site missions, staffing levels and business processes; 2. Committing significant additional capital to external business development and research opportunities; and 3. Changing Biogen Idec's organizational culture to enhance innovation and support the first two elements of the plan. Company cuts workforce by approximately 17%, or approximately 650 positions worldwide.
09/08/2005 04:10:05 PM
StreetInsider Alert for ZQK RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Quiksilver Inc. (NYSE: ZQK) reported Q3 EPS of $0.20, in-line with estimates. Revenues came in at $373.8 million versus the consensus of $381.10 million. Sees Q4 EPS of $0.26-$0.27 versus the consensus of $0.24. Sees FY EPS of $0.86-$0.87, versus the consensus of $0.84.
09/08/2005 04:05:20 PM
StreetInsider Alert for TXN RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Texas Instruments Inc. (NYSE: TXN) sees Q3 revenue between $3480 million and $3620 million, compared with the prior range of $3290 million to $3560 million; TI expects EPS between $0.36 and $0.38, compared with the previous range of $0.31 to $0.35.
09/08/2005 04:05:20 PM
StreetInsider Alert for QTWW RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide Inc. (Nasdaq: QTWW) reported a Q1 loss of $0.08, 1 cent worse than estimates. Revenues came in at $47.4 million versus the consensus of $47.59 million.
09/08/2005 03:40:16 PM
StreetInsider Alert for ADPI RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --American Dental Partners, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADPI) announced that its Board of Directors has declared a three-for-two stock split of the Company's outstanding shares of common stock. The split will be effected as a stock dividend payable October 14, 2005 to stockholders of record as of September 20, 2005, with cash paid in lieu of fractional shares. Subsequent to the split, the Company will have approximately 12,050,000 shares of common stock outstanding.
09/08/2005 02:30:37 PM
StreetInsider Alert for TALX RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --TALX Corporation (NASDAQ: TALX) announced that its board of directors has approved a quarterly dividend of $0.05 per share, a 25 percent increase from $0.04 per share last quarter. The dividend is payable October 14, to shareholders of record at the close of business September 19.
09/08/2005 01:15:08 PM
StreetInsider Alert for NXXI RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Nutrition 21, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXXI) announced that it has entered into an exclusive distribution agreement with Dong Sung Pharmaceuticals Co. Ltd., a leading Seoul-based pharmaceutical company, for the sale of Chromax(R) and Diachrome(R) in the Republic of South Korea.
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DJ:INDU MEDI NXXI WPCS NYMX XIDE NSM GGXY NSTC ~ Earlier Find `
09/08/2005 01:40:45 PM
StreetInsider Alert for DJ:INDU
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --9/8: Streetinsider.com's Unusual 11 Afternoon Movers:
Whitehall Jewellers (NYSE: JWL RT$) 67.76% LOWER; The Company said it needs additional capital to support operations and may delay Q2 results. In addition, newly designated CEO Beryl Raff resigned.
Ulticom (Nasdaq: ULCM RT$) 18.65% HIGHER; reported strong Q2 EPS, and Wedbush upgraded the stock.
California Micro (Nasdaq: CAMD RT$) 16.21% HIGHER; is expected to benefit from the ROKR iTunes phone.
Distributed Energy (Nasdaq: DESC RT$) 14.25% HIGHER; First Albany started the stock with a Buy rating.
Streicher Mobile (Nasdaq: FUEL RT$) 10.09% HIGHER; will acquire H&W Petroleum and Harkrider Distributing for $6.3 million in cash. The company also closed a $3 million private debt placement.
Calpine (NYSE: CPN RT$) 8.50% HIGHER; has agreed to form a new energy marketing and trading venture with Bear Stearns (NYSE: BSC RT$).
Take-Two (Nasdaq: TTWO RT$) 6.46% LOWER; weak results and guidance.
Hovnanian Entrpr (NYSE: HOV RT$) 6.41% LOWER; guided FY06 below consensus.
Lyondell Chem (NYSE: LYO RT$) 5.63% HIGHER; was mentioned on CNBC's Mad Money.
Technical Olympic USA (NYSE: TOA RT$) 5.27% LOWER; priced an offering of 4 million shares of common stock at $28.00 per share.
Sears Hldg (Nasdaq: SHLD RT$) 4.81% LOWER; reported Q2 results and management changes.
09/08/2005 01:15:17 PM
StreetInsider Alert for MEDI RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --MedImmune, Inc. (Nasdaq: MEDI) and VasGene Therapeutics, Inc. announced today that they have entered into a collaborative agreement to develop cancer- focused monoclonal antibodies (MAbs) targeting a novel member of a subfamily of receptor tyrosine kinases, EphB4, as well as its ligand, EphrinB2. Under the terms of the agreement, MedImmune will be responsible for the clinical development and commercialization of any resulting products. VasGene will provide research and development support and receive an upfront fee, development and regulatory milestone payments, as well as royalties on any future marketed products.
09/08/2005 01:15:08 PM
StreetInsider Alert for NXXI RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Nutrition 21, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXXI) announced that it has entered into an exclusive distribution agreement with Dong Sung Pharmaceuticals Co. Ltd., a leading Seoul-based pharmaceutical company, for the sale of Chromax(R) and Diachrome(R) in the Republic of South Korea.
09/08/2005 01:00:39 PM
StreetInsider Alert for WPCS RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --WPCS International Incorporated (Nasdaq: WPCS) said it will be dispatching a team of field engineers to Louisiana to assist a major wireless carrier in rebuilding their wireless network that was damaged by Hurricane Katrina.
09/08/2005 12:50:15 PM
StreetInsider Alert for NYMX RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Nymox Pharmaceutical Corporation (NASDAQ: NYMX) entered into an agreement with Brainpharma S.L. for the marketing and sale of Nymox's AlzheimAlert product in Spain.
09/08/2005 12:50:14 PM
StreetInsider Alert for XIDE RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Exide Technologies (NASDAQ: XIDE) announced that it has been awarded a production contract by the U.S. Navy for sealed valve-regulated batteries for its submarine fleet. The contract, which is the U.S. Navy's first procurement of such batteries for its submarine fleet, is valued at approximately $3.5 million.
09/08/2005 12:25:35 PM
StreetInsider Alert for NSM RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --National Semiconductor Corp. (NYSE: NSM) reports Q1 earnings of $0.24 per share, 3 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $493.8 million versus the consensus of $464.9 million. To buyback an additional $400 million in stock.
09/08/2005 09:35:08 AM
StreetInsider Alert for GGXY RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Wedbush initiates Golf Galaxy (Nasdaq: GGXY) with a Buy rating; $24 price target.
09/08/2005 09:30:32 AM
StreetInsider Alert for NSTC RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Ness Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: NSTC) announced that it has won a contract valued at over $10 million to develop and implement Israel Defense Forces' (IDF) next generation central command and control system. Ness will develop the system in cooperation with the IDF.
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VRNT ULCM HPQ OPTV MGM NSTK NOIZ SGR ARS TIBX NPSP ISSX FCEL JDSU ACV ARW CBD LAKE ALV FFFL SLM HARB WWE KMG HLT HITK HOT SRX CYTC CMTL BFLY IPX BSX GP AXL WTNY DRTE LU RTRSY BRL SHLD CLI CHRW FXEN CRL CRL TYC DESC CALP UTIW LSCP CPST ARW IPG EBAY MYOG NWS POWL STN HOV SKO ASTM Find `
09/08/2005 09:25:11 AM
StreetInsider Alert for VRNT RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --UBS upgrades Verint Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: VRNT) from 'reduce' to 'neutral'.
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09/08/2005 09:20:14 AM
StreetInsider Alert for ULCM RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Websuch Morgan upgrades Ulticom Inc. (Nasdaq: ULCM) from 'hold' to 'buy' with a $13.50 price target.
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09/08/2005 09:10:17 AM
StreetInsider Alert for HPQ RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --HP (NYSE: HPQ) said Satjiv Chahil, a 30-year veteran of leading technology brands, has joined the company as senior vice president of marketing for the Personal Systems Group. Chahil comes to HP from Palm (Nasdaq: PALM), where he was an advisor to the chairman, a board member of PalmSource and chairman of Mobile Digital Media, a Palm spin-off.
09/08/2005 09:10:16 AM
StreetInsider Alert for OPTV RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --OpenTV Corp. (Nasdaq: OPTV) announced that TPS, a leading French digital television company, has selected OpenTV as a key technology partner for the development and deployment of its advanced set-top box platform on which TPS will launch its high definition television (HDTV)/MPEG4 satellite services. TPS expects to offer the first group of HD capable set-top boxes within a few months.
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09/08/2005 09:05:30 AM
StreetInsider Alert for MGM RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --MGM MIRAGE (NYSE: MGM) announced plans for recovery and rebuilding its Beau Rivage Resort in Biloxi, MS are underway.
09/08/2005 09:05:20 AM
StreetInsider Alert for NSTK RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Nastech Pharmaceutical Company Inc. (Nasdaq: NSTK) announced that Gregory Weaver, Chief Financial Officer, has resigned to pursue other opportunities. Philip Ranker, currently Vice President of Finance for Nastech, will serve as interim Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary, effective immediately.
09/08/2005 09:05:10 AM
StreetInsider Alert for NOIZ RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Micronetics, Inc. (NASDAQ: NOIZ) announced that it has booked orders to supply L-band Eb/No Noise Generators to a leading manufacturer of satellite modems. The test equipment was developed by Micronetics' Test Solutions Group to support high-speed digital communication systems.
09/08/2005 09:05:09 AM
StreetInsider Alert for SGR RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --The Shaw Group Inc. (NYSE: SGR) has been awarded an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) contract by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to provide support services in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. The contract is valued up to $100 million, with provisions for cost-plus, time and materials or fixed price task orders. The contract has a base period of one-year, and an additional one-year option period.
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09/08/2005 09:00:32 AM
StreetInsider Alert for ARS RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --BB&T upgrades Aleris (NYSE: ARS) from Hold to Buy.
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09/08/2005 08:55:11 AM
StreetInsider Alert for TIBX RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --JP Morgan upgrades TIBCO Software (Nasdaq: TIBX) to Overweight from Underweight.
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09/08/2005 08:50:25 AM
StreetInsider Alert for NPSP RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --NPS Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: NPSP) announced that it is selling 7,000,000 shares of its common stock pursuant to a previously filed shelf registration statement. Lehman Brothers Inc. is acting as sole book running manager in the offering. NPS expects the closing of the offering to occur on or about September 13, 2005.
09/08/2005 08:50:25 AM
StreetInsider Alert for ISSX RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Raymond James upgrades Internet Security Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: ISSX) from 'market perform' to 'strong buy'.
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09/08/2005 08:40:05 AM
StreetInsider Alert for FCEL RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --FuelCell Energy, Inc. (Nasdaq: FCEL) announced that two of its Direct FuelCell units will provide electricity for a 650-bed hospital and a wastewater treatment facility in South Korea as part of the government's commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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09/08/2005 08:35:15 AM
StreetInsider Alert for JDSU RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --JDS Uniphase (Nasdaq: JDSU) announced a definitive agreement to acquire Agility Communications, Inc., a leading provider of widely tunable laser solutions for the optical network. The acquisition establishes JDS Uniphase's leadership in the rapidly growing market for tunable lasers and transponders, and positions the company as the broadest end-to-end agile optical network portfolio provider in the marketplace today.
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09/08/2005 08:25:18 AM
StreetInsider Alert for ACV RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Soleil Securities initiates coverage on Alberto-Culver Co. (NYSE: ACV) with a 'buy' rating and $54 price target. The firm said the company should continue to deliver the consistent results investors have come to expect (doublilng sales and earnings every 5-7 years)
09/08/2005 08:25:17 AM
StreetInsider Alert for ARW RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Morgan Stanley upgrades Arrow Elec (NYSE: ARW) from Underweight to Equal Weight.
09/08/2005 08:25:16 AM
StreetInsider Alert for CBD RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --UBS downgrades Brasileira Co. (NYSE: CBD) from Buy to Neutral.
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09/08/2005 08:20:12 AM
StreetInsider Alert for LAKE RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Friedman Billings downgrades Lakeland Industries (Nasdaq: LAKE) from Outperform to Market Perform.
09/08/2005 08:20:12 AM
StreetInsider Alert for ALV RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Banc of America initiates Autoliv (NYSE: ALV) with a Buy; $55 price target.
09/08/2005 08:20:11 AM
StreetInsider Alert for FFFL RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Keefe Bruyette downgraded Fidelity Banc (Nasdaq: FFFL) from Outperform to Market Perform; $31 price target.
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09/08/2005 08:15:18 AM
StreetInsider Alert for SLM RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Prudential upgrades SLM Corp (NYSE: SLM) from Neutral to Overweight.
09/08/2005 08:15:18 AM
StreetInsider Alert for HARB RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Keefe Bruyette upgraded Harbor Fla Banc (Nasdaq: HARB) from Underperform to Market Perform; $35 price target.
09/08/2005 08:15:17 AM
StreetInsider Alert for WWE RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Jefferie downgraded World Wrestling (NYSE: WWE) to Hold from Buy.
09/08/2005 08:15:16 AM
StreetInsider Alert for KMG RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Lehman Brothers upgrades Kerr-McGee Corporation (NYSE: KMG) from 'equal-weight' to 'overweight' with a $115 price target.
09/08/2005 08:15:16 AM
StreetInsider Alert for HLT RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Jefferies initiates Hilton Hotels (NYSE: HLT) with a Buy rating; $29 price target.
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09/08/2005 08:10:37 AM
StreetInsider Alert for HITK RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Hi Tech Pharmacal Co. Inc. (Nasdaq: HITK) reports Q1 earnings of $0.16 per share, 5 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $15.42 million versus the consensus of $13.10 million (only one analyst).
09/08/2005 08:10:36 AM
StreetInsider Alert for HOT RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Jefferies initiates Starwood Hotels (NYSE: HOT) with a Buy rating; $75 price target.
09/08/2005 08:10:35 AM
StreetInsider Alert for SRX RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --SRA International, Inc. (NYSE: SRX) announced that it has been awarded a competitive task order to provide IT services to the U.S. Air Force Deputy Chief of Staff for Air and Space Operations. SRA will support the planning, management, and maintenance of aircraft operation and air, space, and ground systems. The task order, awarded under the General Services Administration Federal Supply Schedule, has an estimated value of $10.5 million over five years if all options are exercised.
09/08/2005 08:10:35 AM
StreetInsider Alert for CYTC RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Cytyc Corporation (Nasdaq: CYTC) said the FDA approved a Pre-Market Approval Supplement for the ThinPrep Pap Test related to the detection of endocervical and endometrial glandular lesions.
09/08/2005 08:10:34 AM
StreetInsider Alert for CMTL RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Comtech Telecommunications Corp. (NASDAQ: CMTL) announced that its Maryland-based subsidiary, Comtech Mobile Datacom Corp., has recently received orders totaling $4.6 million for its mobile data communications products.
09/08/2005 08:10:33 AM
StreetInsider Alert for BFLY RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Bluefly, Inc. (NASDAQ: BFLY) said net sales for the month of August 2005 increased by 28% to approximately $3.9 million from $3.1 million in August 2004.
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09/08/2005 08:05:14 AM
StreetInsider Alert for IPX RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Merill Lynch downgrades Interpublic Group of Companies (NYSE: IPG) from 'neutral' to 'sell'.
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09/08/2005 08:01:58 AM
StreetInsider Alert for BSX RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --RBC Capital downgrades Boston Scientific Corp (NYSE: BSX) from 'outperform' to 'sector perform' and cuts their price target to $41, following weak Q3 guidance.
09/08/2005 08:01:57 AM
StreetInsider Alert for GP RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --JP Morgan upgrades Georgia Pacific Corp. (NYSE: GP) from 'neutral' to 'overweight'. The firm is encouraged progress in increasing margins and driving returns in its consumer tissue division.
09/08/2005 08:01:56 AM
StreetInsider Alert for AXL RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Citigroup upgrades American Axle (NYSE: AXL) from 'hold' to 'buy' with a $29 price target.
09/08/2005 08:01:55 AM
StreetInsider Alert for WTNY RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Keefe Bruyette upgrades Whitney Holding (Nasdaq: WTNY) from 'market perform' to 'outperform', but cuts their target to $31. The firm said the company is well positioned to be the bank of choice to house the inflow of government and insurance funding, as well as to help in financing the rebuilding of New Orleans.
09/08/2005 08:01:50 AM
StreetInsider Alert for DRTE RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Wachovia initiates coverge on Dendrite (Nasdaq: DRTE) with an 'outperform' rating and valuation range of $20-$22.
09/08/2005 08:01:26 AM
StreetInsider Alert for LU RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Susquehanna initiates coverage on Lucent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: LU) with a 'negative' rating.
09/08/2005 08:01:25 AM
StreetInsider Alert for RTRSY RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --UBS upgrades Reuters (Nasdaq: RTRSY) from 'neutral' to 'buy'. The firm said the market is not factoring in potential upside from Core Plus and is undervaluing the existing core business.
09/08/2005 08:01:24 AM
StreetInsider Alert for BRL RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Barr Pharmaceuticals (NYSE: BRL) reports Q4 earnings of $0.77 per share, 5 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $280.5 million versus the consensus of $287.9 billion. Sees 2006 EPS of $2.95-$3.10.
09/08/2005 08:01:24 AM
StreetInsider Alert for SHLD RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Sears Holdings Corporation (Nasdaq: SHLD) reports Q2 earnings of $0.98 per share, which includes $42 million in charges, and is not comparable to the consensus of $1.36. Revenues came in at $13.19 billion versus the consensus of $13.68 billion.
09/08/2005 08:01:23 AM
StreetInsider Alert for CLI RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Legg Mason initiates coverage on Mack-Cali Realty Corp. (NYSE: CLI) with a 'hold' rating. The firm says CLI trades at 12.6x their 2006 FFO per share estimate of $3.60 and 17.9x their FDA share estimate of $2.53.
09/08/2005 08:01:22 AM
StreetInsider Alert for CHRW RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Bear Stearns downgrades C.H. Robinson (Nasdaq: CHRW) from 'outperform' to 'peer perform'.
09/08/2005 08:01:21 AM
StreetInsider Alert for FXEN RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --First Albany raises its price target on FX Energy Inc. (Nasdaq: FXEN) from $17 to $22, citing increased activity in Poland that should carry through into 2006. Maintains 'strong buy' rating.
09/08/2005 08:01:20 AM
StreetInsider Alert for CRL RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Charles River Laboratories (NYSE: CRL) said based upon its current forecast, it expects that for the third quarter, at current exchange rates, its net sales growth and earnings per diluted share will be at the low end, or slightly below, its previous guidance. The company had stated that it expected net sales growth to be in a range of 58-61%, earnings per diluted share in a range of $0.44 to $0.46, and non-GAAP earnings per diluted share in a range of $0.58 to $0.60 (cons is $281.66M and $0.59)
09/08/2005 08:01:19 AM
StreetInsider Alert for CRL RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Charles River Labs (NYSE: CRL) guides to the low end of Q3 estimates. CRL sees Q3 earnings between $0.58-0.60 per share vs. analysts estimates of $0.59.
09/08/2005 08:01:19 AM
StreetInsider Alert for TYC RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Deutsche Bank initiates coverage on Tyco Intl (NYSE: TYC) with a 'buy' rating and $34 price target.
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09/08/2005 08:01:18 AM
StreetInsider Alert for DESC RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --First Albany initiates coverage on Distributed Energy Systems Corp. (Nasdaq: DESC) with a 'buy' rating and $9 price target. The firm said the overall Distributed Energy market is poised for solid growth, with the industry data suggesting opportunity of about $10 billion in NY and CA alone.
09/08/2005 08:01:17 AM
StreetInsider Alert for CALP RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Caliper Life Sciences (Nasdaq: CALP) announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire NovaScreen Biosciences Corporation, a privately held life science services company based in Hanover, Maryland. Under the terms of the agreement, Caliper will purchase NovaScreen for $22 million, subject to adjustment based on certain financial parameters, plus payments of up to $8 million contingent on the achievement of defined revenue milestones over a 30-month period.
09/08/2005 08:01:08 AM
StreetInsider Alert for UTIW RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --UTi Worldwide (Nasdaq: UTIW) reports Q2 earnings of $0.69 per share, 5 cents better than estimates. Q2 revenues were $686.2 million, higher than analysts estimates of $673.4 million.
09/08/2005 08:00:45 AM
StreetInsider Alert for LSCP RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Stanford Group initiates coverage on Laserscope (Nasdaq: LSCP) with a 'buy' rating and $39 price target.
09/08/2005 08:00:45 AM
StreetInsider Alert for CPST RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Recent momentum mover, Capstone Turbine Corp. (Nasdaq: CPST) filed a $150 million mixed securities shelf with the SEC.
09/08/2005 08:00:35 AM
StreetInsider Alert for ARW RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Morgan Stanley upgrades Arrow Electronics (NYSE: ARW) from Underweight to Equalweight on positive near-term outlook.
09/08/2005 08:00:35 AM
StreetInsider Alert for IPG RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Merill Lynch downgrades Interpublic Group of Companies (NYSE: IPG) from Neutral to Sell.
09/08/2005 08:00:34 AM
StreetInsider Alert for EBAY RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --The Wall Street Journal reported EBay Inc. (Nasdaq: EBAY) may be in talks to acquire Internet-telephone company Skype Technologies for between $2-3 billion.
09/08/2005 08:00:33 AM
StreetInsider Alert for MYOG RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Myogen, Inc. (Nasdaq: MYOG) announced that it is offering to sell 4,000,000 shares of newly issued common stock in an underwritten public offering. The Company has granted the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 600,000 shares of common stock.
09/08/2005 08:00:24 AM
StreetInsider Alert for NWS RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --News Corp (NYSE: NWS) announced that it had signed a definitive agreement to acquire IGN Entertainment, Inc, a leading community-based Internet media and services company for video games and other forms of digital entertainment, for approximately $650 million in cash.
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09/08/2005 08:00:24 AM
StreetInsider Alert for POWL RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Powell Industries (Nasdaq: POWL) reports Q3 earnings of $0.19 per share, 6 cents better than estimates. Q3 revenues were $66.9 million, no estimates were given.
09/08/2005 08:00:23 AM
StreetInsider Alert for STN RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Station Casinos Inc. (NYSE: STN) reaffirms Q3 earnings outlook. The Company sees Q3 earnings between $0.51-0.56 per share, vs analysts estimates of $0.55.
09/08/2005 08:00:23 AM
StreetInsider Alert for HOV RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Hovnanian Enterprises (NYSE: HOV) announced preliminary net contracts for the month of August 2005. The dollar value of net contracts, including unconsolidated joint ventures, rose 29.9% in August 2005, while the number of net contracts increased 23.6% compared with August 2004.
09/08/2005 08:00:13 AM
StreetInsider Alert for SKO RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --ShopKo Stores (NYSE: SKO) announced that its special meeting of shareholders to approve the merger of ShopKo with an affiliate of Goldner Hawn Johnson & Morrison, will proceed as scheduled on September 14, 2005 after the Circuit Court for Brown County, Wisconsin denied a motion by the plaintiffs to preliminarily enjoin the special meeting of shareholders in the In Re ShopKo Stores, Inc. Shareholder Litigation. Under the terms of the merger agreement, each outstanding share of ShopKo's common stock will be converted into the right to receive $24.00 in cash.
09/08/2005 08:00:12 AM
StreetInsider Alert for ASTM RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Aastrom Biosciences (Nasdaq: ASTM) reports a Q4 loss of $0.03 per share, 1 cent better than estimates. Q4 revenues were $96k, lower than analysts estimates of $210k.
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CAFE OTEX MATK DJ:INDU BLDP INTC YELL SORC MOLX HPOL SRZ BIIB ZQK TXN QTWW ADPI TALX ~ Earlier Find `
09/08/2005 05:30:17 PM
StreetInsider Alert for CAFE RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Host America Corporation (Nasdaq: CAFE) received notice that the Nasdaq Listing Qualification Panel has determined to delist the Company's common stock and warrants from the Nasdaq Stock Market, effective with the open of business on September 12, 2005. At this time, the Company has not yet determined whether it will seek review of this decision by the Nasdaq Listing and Review Council.
09/08/2005 05:30:16 PM
StreetInsider Alert for OTEX RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --CORRECT: Open Text Corp. (Nasdaq: OTEX) reports Q4 earnings of $0.18 per share, 5 cents worse than estimates. Revenues came in at $109.4 million versus the consensus of $110.26 million. Sees Q1 EPS of $0.04-$0.15 per share, versus the consensus of $0.13.
09/08/2005 04:35:18 PM
StreetInsider Alert for MATK RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Martek Biosciences Corp. (Nasdaq: MATK) reported Q3 EPS of $0.00, 3 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $39.5 million versus the consensus of $39.80 million. VP of Sales and Marketing, Jerome Keller, retiring at the end of 2005.
09/08/2005 04:35:18 PM
StreetInsider Alert for DJ:INDU
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --The Dow finished 37.57 points lower to close at 10,596, the Nasdaq fell 6.00 points to close at 2,166, and the S&P 500 lost 4.69 points to close at 1,232.
The markets closed out the trading session in the red today as investors chose to take profits in the face of economic worries stemming from oil fears and the prospect of continued interest rate hikes.
Volume was steady with 1.92 billion shares trading on the NYSE and 1.58 billion on the Nasdaq. Decliners outpaced advancers today by a margin of 20:12 on the NYSE and matched them at 18:12 on the Nasdaq.
In individual stories, Ulticom (Nasdaq: ULCM RT$) closed 15.56% higher after reporting strong Q2 EPS. On the downside, Whitehall Jewellers (NYSE: JWL RT$) closed 66.75% lower after the Company said it needs additional capital to support operations, may delay Q2 results, and newly designated CEO Beryl Raff resigned.
Tomorrow, traders will be watching for economic data on Export Prices ex-ag. and Import Prices ex-oil, which are both due to hit the wires at 8:30 A.M.
09/08/2005 04:25:19 PM
StreetInsider Alert for BLDP RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Momentum mover, Ballard Power Systems Inc. (NASDAQ: BLDP) announced that it has signed a Supply Agreement with General Hydrogen Corporation to deliver more than 100 Mark9 SSL fuel cells, ranging in power output from 4.8 kilowatts to 21.1 kilowatts, for integration into General Hydrogen's power units, currently available for early commercial sales in the lift truck market.
09/08/2005 04:20:20 PM
StreetInsider Alert for INTC RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Intel Corporation (NASDAQ: INTC) expects revenue for the third quarter to be between $9.8 billion and $10 billion, as compared to the previous range of $9.6 billion to $10.2 billion. (consensus is $9.92 billion)
09/08/2005 04:20:09 PM
StreetInsider Alert for YELL RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Yellow Roadway Corporation (Nasdaq: YELL) expects third quarter 2005 adjusted earnings per share to be in the range of $1.40 to $1.45. The company's previous guidance was $1.60 to $1.65 per share for the quarter and the consensus is $1.63. The company cited the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina and remaining shortfall is primarily a result of implementation challenges for new processes at Roadway and the associated learning curve that negatively affected efficiency. Yellow Roadway also announced today the appointment of Michael J. Smid as the President of Roadway Express.
09/08/2005 04:15:16 PM
StreetInsider Alert for SORC RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Source Interlink Companies Inc. (Nasdaq: SORC) reported Q2 EPS of $0.12, 2 cents worse than estimates. Revenues came in at $393.8 million versus the consensus of $380.26 million
09/08/2005 04:15:16 PM
StreetInsider Alert for MOLX RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Molex Inc. (Nasdaq: MOLX) reported Q4 EPS of $0.24, 1 cent worse than estimates. Revenues came in at $643.8 million versus the consensus of $633.42 million.
09/08/2005 04:10:18 PM
StreetInsider Alert for HPOL RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Harris Interactive Inc. (Nasdaq: HPOL) reported Q4 EPS of $0.01, 1 cent worse than estimates. Revenues came in at $54.2 million versus the consensus of $51.30 million. Sees Q1 EPS of $0.00-$0.01 (includes a $0.01 charge) versus the consensus of $0.04 (1 analyst for Q1).
09/08/2005 04:10:17 PM
StreetInsider Alert for SRZ RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Sunrise Senior Living, Inc. (NYSE: SRZ) announced that its board of directors has approved a two- for-one stock split of its common stock to be effected in the form of a 100 percent stock dividend. As a result of the stock split, each shareholder of record at the close of business on September 20, 2005 will receive one additional share of common stock for each share held on that date. Sunrise's transfer agent is expected to distribute the stock dividend on October 3, 2005. The stock split will increase the number of shares of Sunrise's common stock outstanding from approximately 21.3 million to approximately 42.6 million. Trading will begin on a split-adjusted basis on October 4, 2005.
09/08/2005 04:10:16 PM
StreetInsider Alert for BIIB RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Biogen Idec (NASDAQ: BIIB) announced a comprehensive strategic plan to position the company for long-term growth. The plan builds on the continuing strength of the core products and expected near-term developments. The plan has three principal elements: 1. Reducing operating expenses and enhancing economic flexibility by recalibrating Biogen Idec's asset base, geographic site missions, staffing levels and business processes; 2. Committing significant additional capital to external business development and research opportunities; and 3. Changing Biogen Idec's organizational culture to enhance innovation and support the first two elements of the plan. Company cuts workforce by approximately 17%, or approximately 650 positions worldwide.
09/08/2005 04:10:05 PM
StreetInsider Alert for ZQK RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Quiksilver Inc. (NYSE: ZQK) reported Q3 EPS of $0.20, in-line with estimates. Revenues came in at $373.8 million versus the consensus of $381.10 million. Sees Q4 EPS of $0.26-$0.27 versus the consensus of $0.24. Sees FY EPS of $0.86-$0.87, versus the consensus of $0.84.
09/08/2005 04:05:20 PM
StreetInsider Alert for TXN RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Texas Instruments Inc. (NYSE: TXN) sees Q3 revenue between $3480 million and $3620 million, compared with the prior range of $3290 million to $3560 million; TI expects EPS between $0.36 and $0.38, compared with the previous range of $0.31 to $0.35.
09/08/2005 04:05:20 PM
StreetInsider Alert for QTWW RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide Inc. (Nasdaq: QTWW) reported a Q1 loss of $0.08, 1 cent worse than estimates. Revenues came in at $47.4 million versus the consensus of $47.59 million.
09/08/2005 03:40:16 PM
StreetInsider Alert for ADPI RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --American Dental Partners, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADPI) announced that its Board of Directors has declared a three-for-two stock split of the Company's outstanding shares of common stock. The split will be effected as a stock dividend payable October 14, 2005 to stockholders of record as of September 20, 2005, with cash paid in lieu of fractional shares. Subsequent to the split, the Company will have approximately 12,050,000 shares of common stock outstanding.
09/08/2005 02:30:37 PM
StreetInsider Alert for TALX RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --TALX Corporation (NASDAQ: TALX) announced that its board of directors has approved a quarterly dividend of $0.05 per share, a 25 percent increase from $0.04 per share last quarter. The dividend is payable October 14, to shareholders of record at the close of business September 19.
09/08/2005 01:15:08 PM
StreetInsider Alert for NXXI RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Nutrition 21, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXXI) announced that it has entered into an exclusive distribution agreement with Dong Sung Pharmaceuticals Co. Ltd., a leading Seoul-based pharmaceutical company, for the sale of Chromax(R) and Diachrome(R) in the Republic of South Korea.
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09/08/2005 01:40:45 PM
StreetInsider Alert for DJ:INDU
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --9/8: Streetinsider.com's Unusual 11 Afternoon Movers:
Whitehall Jewellers (NYSE: JWL RT$) 67.76% LOWER; The Company said it needs additional capital to support operations and may delay Q2 results. In addition, newly designated CEO Beryl Raff resigned.
Ulticom (Nasdaq: ULCM RT$) 18.65% HIGHER; reported strong Q2 EPS, and Wedbush upgraded the stock.
California Micro (Nasdaq: CAMD RT$) 16.21% HIGHER; is expected to benefit from the ROKR iTunes phone.
Distributed Energy (Nasdaq: DESC RT$) 14.25% HIGHER; First Albany started the stock with a Buy rating.
Streicher Mobile (Nasdaq: FUEL RT$) 10.09% HIGHER; will acquire H&W Petroleum and Harkrider Distributing for $6.3 million in cash. The company also closed a $3 million private debt placement.
Calpine (NYSE: CPN RT$) 8.50% HIGHER; has agreed to form a new energy marketing and trading venture with Bear Stearns (NYSE: BSC RT$).
Take-Two (Nasdaq: TTWO RT$) 6.46% LOWER; weak results and guidance.
Hovnanian Entrpr (NYSE: HOV RT$) 6.41% LOWER; guided FY06 below consensus.
Lyondell Chem (NYSE: LYO RT$) 5.63% HIGHER; was mentioned on CNBC's Mad Money.
Technical Olympic USA (NYSE: TOA RT$) 5.27% LOWER; priced an offering of 4 million shares of common stock at $28.00 per share.
Sears Hldg (Nasdaq: SHLD RT$) 4.81% LOWER; reported Q2 results and management changes.
09/08/2005 01:15:17 PM
StreetInsider Alert for MEDI RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --MedImmune, Inc. (Nasdaq: MEDI) and VasGene Therapeutics, Inc. announced today that they have entered into a collaborative agreement to develop cancer- focused monoclonal antibodies (MAbs) targeting a novel member of a subfamily of receptor tyrosine kinases, EphB4, as well as its ligand, EphrinB2. Under the terms of the agreement, MedImmune will be responsible for the clinical development and commercialization of any resulting products. VasGene will provide research and development support and receive an upfront fee, development and regulatory milestone payments, as well as royalties on any future marketed products.
09/08/2005 01:15:08 PM
StreetInsider Alert for NXXI RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Nutrition 21, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXXI) announced that it has entered into an exclusive distribution agreement with Dong Sung Pharmaceuticals Co. Ltd., a leading Seoul-based pharmaceutical company, for the sale of Chromax(R) and Diachrome(R) in the Republic of South Korea.
09/08/2005 01:00:39 PM
StreetInsider Alert for WPCS RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --WPCS International Incorporated (Nasdaq: WPCS) said it will be dispatching a team of field engineers to Louisiana to assist a major wireless carrier in rebuilding their wireless network that was damaged by Hurricane Katrina.
09/08/2005 12:50:15 PM
StreetInsider Alert for NYMX RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Nymox Pharmaceutical Corporation (NASDAQ: NYMX) entered into an agreement with Brainpharma S.L. for the marketing and sale of Nymox's AlzheimAlert product in Spain.
09/08/2005 12:50:14 PM
StreetInsider Alert for XIDE RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Exide Technologies (NASDAQ: XIDE) announced that it has been awarded a production contract by the U.S. Navy for sealed valve-regulated batteries for its submarine fleet. The contract, which is the U.S. Navy's first procurement of such batteries for its submarine fleet, is valued at approximately $3.5 million.
09/08/2005 12:25:35 PM
StreetInsider Alert for NSM RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --National Semiconductor Corp. (NYSE: NSM) reports Q1 earnings of $0.24 per share, 3 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $493.8 million versus the consensus of $464.9 million. To buyback an additional $400 million in stock.
09/08/2005 09:35:08 AM
StreetInsider Alert for GGXY RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Wedbush initiates Golf Galaxy (Nasdaq: GGXY) with a Buy rating; $24 price target.
09/08/2005 09:30:32 AM
StreetInsider Alert for NSTC RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Ness Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: NSTC) announced that it has won a contract valued at over $10 million to develop and implement Israel Defense Forces' (IDF) next generation central command and control system. Ness will develop the system in cooperation with the IDF.
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VRNT ULCM HPQ OPTV MGM NSTK NOIZ SGR ARS TIBX NPSP ISSX FCEL JDSU ACV ARW CBD LAKE ALV FFFL SLM HARB WWE KMG HLT HITK HOT SRX CYTC CMTL BFLY IPX BSX GP AXL WTNY DRTE LU RTRSY BRL SHLD CLI CHRW FXEN CRL CRL TYC DESC CALP UTIW LSCP CPST ARW IPG EBAY MYOG NWS POWL STN HOV SKO ASTM Find `
09/08/2005 09:25:11 AM
StreetInsider Alert for VRNT RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --UBS upgrades Verint Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: VRNT) from 'reduce' to 'neutral'.
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09/08/2005 09:20:14 AM
StreetInsider Alert for ULCM RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Websuch Morgan upgrades Ulticom Inc. (Nasdaq: ULCM) from 'hold' to 'buy' with a $13.50 price target.
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09/08/2005 09:10:17 AM
StreetInsider Alert for HPQ RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --HP (NYSE: HPQ) said Satjiv Chahil, a 30-year veteran of leading technology brands, has joined the company as senior vice president of marketing for the Personal Systems Group. Chahil comes to HP from Palm (Nasdaq: PALM), where he was an advisor to the chairman, a board member of PalmSource and chairman of Mobile Digital Media, a Palm spin-off.
09/08/2005 09:10:16 AM
StreetInsider Alert for OPTV RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --OpenTV Corp. (Nasdaq: OPTV) announced that TPS, a leading French digital television company, has selected OpenTV as a key technology partner for the development and deployment of its advanced set-top box platform on which TPS will launch its high definition television (HDTV)/MPEG4 satellite services. TPS expects to offer the first group of HD capable set-top boxes within a few months.
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09/08/2005 09:05:30 AM
StreetInsider Alert for MGM RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --MGM MIRAGE (NYSE: MGM) announced plans for recovery and rebuilding its Beau Rivage Resort in Biloxi, MS are underway.
09/08/2005 09:05:20 AM
StreetInsider Alert for NSTK RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Nastech Pharmaceutical Company Inc. (Nasdaq: NSTK) announced that Gregory Weaver, Chief Financial Officer, has resigned to pursue other opportunities. Philip Ranker, currently Vice President of Finance for Nastech, will serve as interim Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary, effective immediately.
09/08/2005 09:05:10 AM
StreetInsider Alert for NOIZ RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Micronetics, Inc. (NASDAQ: NOIZ) announced that it has booked orders to supply L-band Eb/No Noise Generators to a leading manufacturer of satellite modems. The test equipment was developed by Micronetics' Test Solutions Group to support high-speed digital communication systems.
09/08/2005 09:05:09 AM
StreetInsider Alert for SGR RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --The Shaw Group Inc. (NYSE: SGR) has been awarded an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) contract by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to provide support services in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. The contract is valued up to $100 million, with provisions for cost-plus, time and materials or fixed price task orders. The contract has a base period of one-year, and an additional one-year option period.
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09/08/2005 09:00:32 AM
StreetInsider Alert for ARS RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --BB&T upgrades Aleris (NYSE: ARS) from Hold to Buy.
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09/08/2005 08:55:11 AM
StreetInsider Alert for TIBX RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --JP Morgan upgrades TIBCO Software (Nasdaq: TIBX) to Overweight from Underweight.
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09/08/2005 08:50:25 AM
StreetInsider Alert for NPSP RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --NPS Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: NPSP) announced that it is selling 7,000,000 shares of its common stock pursuant to a previously filed shelf registration statement. Lehman Brothers Inc. is acting as sole book running manager in the offering. NPS expects the closing of the offering to occur on or about September 13, 2005.
09/08/2005 08:50:25 AM
StreetInsider Alert for ISSX RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Raymond James upgrades Internet Security Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: ISSX) from 'market perform' to 'strong buy'.
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09/08/2005 08:40:05 AM
StreetInsider Alert for FCEL RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --FuelCell Energy, Inc. (Nasdaq: FCEL) announced that two of its Direct FuelCell units will provide electricity for a 650-bed hospital and a wastewater treatment facility in South Korea as part of the government's commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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09/08/2005 08:35:15 AM
StreetInsider Alert for JDSU RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --JDS Uniphase (Nasdaq: JDSU) announced a definitive agreement to acquire Agility Communications, Inc., a leading provider of widely tunable laser solutions for the optical network. The acquisition establishes JDS Uniphase's leadership in the rapidly growing market for tunable lasers and transponders, and positions the company as the broadest end-to-end agile optical network portfolio provider in the marketplace today.
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09/08/2005 08:25:18 AM
StreetInsider Alert for ACV RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Soleil Securities initiates coverage on Alberto-Culver Co. (NYSE: ACV) with a 'buy' rating and $54 price target. The firm said the company should continue to deliver the consistent results investors have come to expect (doublilng sales and earnings every 5-7 years)
09/08/2005 08:25:17 AM
StreetInsider Alert for ARW RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Morgan Stanley upgrades Arrow Elec (NYSE: ARW) from Underweight to Equal Weight.
09/08/2005 08:25:16 AM
StreetInsider Alert for CBD RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --UBS downgrades Brasileira Co. (NYSE: CBD) from Buy to Neutral.
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09/08/2005 08:20:12 AM
StreetInsider Alert for LAKE RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Friedman Billings downgrades Lakeland Industries (Nasdaq: LAKE) from Outperform to Market Perform.
09/08/2005 08:20:12 AM
StreetInsider Alert for ALV RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Banc of America initiates Autoliv (NYSE: ALV) with a Buy; $55 price target.
09/08/2005 08:20:11 AM
StreetInsider Alert for FFFL RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Keefe Bruyette downgraded Fidelity Banc (Nasdaq: FFFL) from Outperform to Market Perform; $31 price target.
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09/08/2005 08:15:18 AM
StreetInsider Alert for SLM RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Prudential upgrades SLM Corp (NYSE: SLM) from Neutral to Overweight.
09/08/2005 08:15:18 AM
StreetInsider Alert for HARB RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Keefe Bruyette upgraded Harbor Fla Banc (Nasdaq: HARB) from Underperform to Market Perform; $35 price target.
09/08/2005 08:15:17 AM
StreetInsider Alert for WWE RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Jefferie downgraded World Wrestling (NYSE: WWE) to Hold from Buy.
09/08/2005 08:15:16 AM
StreetInsider Alert for KMG RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Lehman Brothers upgrades Kerr-McGee Corporation (NYSE: KMG) from 'equal-weight' to 'overweight' with a $115 price target.
09/08/2005 08:15:16 AM
StreetInsider Alert for HLT RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Jefferies initiates Hilton Hotels (NYSE: HLT) with a Buy rating; $29 price target.
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09/08/2005 08:10:37 AM
StreetInsider Alert for HITK RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Hi Tech Pharmacal Co. Inc. (Nasdaq: HITK) reports Q1 earnings of $0.16 per share, 5 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $15.42 million versus the consensus of $13.10 million (only one analyst).
09/08/2005 08:10:36 AM
StreetInsider Alert for HOT RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Jefferies initiates Starwood Hotels (NYSE: HOT) with a Buy rating; $75 price target.
09/08/2005 08:10:35 AM
StreetInsider Alert for SRX RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --SRA International, Inc. (NYSE: SRX) announced that it has been awarded a competitive task order to provide IT services to the U.S. Air Force Deputy Chief of Staff for Air and Space Operations. SRA will support the planning, management, and maintenance of aircraft operation and air, space, and ground systems. The task order, awarded under the General Services Administration Federal Supply Schedule, has an estimated value of $10.5 million over five years if all options are exercised.
09/08/2005 08:10:35 AM
StreetInsider Alert for CYTC RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Cytyc Corporation (Nasdaq: CYTC) said the FDA approved a Pre-Market Approval Supplement for the ThinPrep Pap Test related to the detection of endocervical and endometrial glandular lesions.
09/08/2005 08:10:34 AM
StreetInsider Alert for CMTL RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Comtech Telecommunications Corp. (NASDAQ: CMTL) announced that its Maryland-based subsidiary, Comtech Mobile Datacom Corp., has recently received orders totaling $4.6 million for its mobile data communications products.
09/08/2005 08:10:33 AM
StreetInsider Alert for BFLY RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Bluefly, Inc. (NASDAQ: BFLY) said net sales for the month of August 2005 increased by 28% to approximately $3.9 million from $3.1 million in August 2004.
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09/08/2005 08:05:14 AM
StreetInsider Alert for IPX RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Merill Lynch downgrades Interpublic Group of Companies (NYSE: IPG) from 'neutral' to 'sell'.
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09/08/2005 08:01:58 AM
StreetInsider Alert for BSX RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --RBC Capital downgrades Boston Scientific Corp (NYSE: BSX) from 'outperform' to 'sector perform' and cuts their price target to $41, following weak Q3 guidance.
09/08/2005 08:01:57 AM
StreetInsider Alert for GP RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --JP Morgan upgrades Georgia Pacific Corp. (NYSE: GP) from 'neutral' to 'overweight'. The firm is encouraged progress in increasing margins and driving returns in its consumer tissue division.
09/08/2005 08:01:56 AM
StreetInsider Alert for AXL RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Citigroup upgrades American Axle (NYSE: AXL) from 'hold' to 'buy' with a $29 price target.
09/08/2005 08:01:55 AM
StreetInsider Alert for WTNY RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Keefe Bruyette upgrades Whitney Holding (Nasdaq: WTNY) from 'market perform' to 'outperform', but cuts their target to $31. The firm said the company is well positioned to be the bank of choice to house the inflow of government and insurance funding, as well as to help in financing the rebuilding of New Orleans.
09/08/2005 08:01:50 AM
StreetInsider Alert for DRTE RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Wachovia initiates coverge on Dendrite (Nasdaq: DRTE) with an 'outperform' rating and valuation range of $20-$22.
09/08/2005 08:01:26 AM
StreetInsider Alert for LU RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Susquehanna initiates coverage on Lucent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: LU) with a 'negative' rating.
09/08/2005 08:01:25 AM
StreetInsider Alert for RTRSY RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --UBS upgrades Reuters (Nasdaq: RTRSY) from 'neutral' to 'buy'. The firm said the market is not factoring in potential upside from Core Plus and is undervaluing the existing core business.
09/08/2005 08:01:24 AM
StreetInsider Alert for BRL RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Barr Pharmaceuticals (NYSE: BRL) reports Q4 earnings of $0.77 per share, 5 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $280.5 million versus the consensus of $287.9 billion. Sees 2006 EPS of $2.95-$3.10.
09/08/2005 08:01:24 AM
StreetInsider Alert for SHLD RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Sears Holdings Corporation (Nasdaq: SHLD) reports Q2 earnings of $0.98 per share, which includes $42 million in charges, and is not comparable to the consensus of $1.36. Revenues came in at $13.19 billion versus the consensus of $13.68 billion.
09/08/2005 08:01:23 AM
StreetInsider Alert for CLI RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Legg Mason initiates coverage on Mack-Cali Realty Corp. (NYSE: CLI) with a 'hold' rating. The firm says CLI trades at 12.6x their 2006 FFO per share estimate of $3.60 and 17.9x their FDA share estimate of $2.53.
09/08/2005 08:01:22 AM
StreetInsider Alert for CHRW RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Bear Stearns downgrades C.H. Robinson (Nasdaq: CHRW) from 'outperform' to 'peer perform'.
09/08/2005 08:01:21 AM
StreetInsider Alert for FXEN RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --First Albany raises its price target on FX Energy Inc. (Nasdaq: FXEN) from $17 to $22, citing increased activity in Poland that should carry through into 2006. Maintains 'strong buy' rating.
09/08/2005 08:01:20 AM
StreetInsider Alert for CRL RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Charles River Laboratories (NYSE: CRL) said based upon its current forecast, it expects that for the third quarter, at current exchange rates, its net sales growth and earnings per diluted share will be at the low end, or slightly below, its previous guidance. The company had stated that it expected net sales growth to be in a range of 58-61%, earnings per diluted share in a range of $0.44 to $0.46, and non-GAAP earnings per diluted share in a range of $0.58 to $0.60 (cons is $281.66M and $0.59)
09/08/2005 08:01:19 AM
StreetInsider Alert for CRL RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Charles River Labs (NYSE: CRL) guides to the low end of Q3 estimates. CRL sees Q3 earnings between $0.58-0.60 per share vs. analysts estimates of $0.59.
09/08/2005 08:01:19 AM
StreetInsider Alert for TYC RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Deutsche Bank initiates coverage on Tyco Intl (NYSE: TYC) with a 'buy' rating and $34 price target.
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09/08/2005 08:01:18 AM
StreetInsider Alert for DESC RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --First Albany initiates coverage on Distributed Energy Systems Corp. (Nasdaq: DESC) with a 'buy' rating and $9 price target. The firm said the overall Distributed Energy market is poised for solid growth, with the industry data suggesting opportunity of about $10 billion in NY and CA alone.
09/08/2005 08:01:17 AM
StreetInsider Alert for CALP RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Caliper Life Sciences (Nasdaq: CALP) announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire NovaScreen Biosciences Corporation, a privately held life science services company based in Hanover, Maryland. Under the terms of the agreement, Caliper will purchase NovaScreen for $22 million, subject to adjustment based on certain financial parameters, plus payments of up to $8 million contingent on the achievement of defined revenue milestones over a 30-month period.
09/08/2005 08:01:08 AM
StreetInsider Alert for UTIW RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --UTi Worldwide (Nasdaq: UTIW) reports Q2 earnings of $0.69 per share, 5 cents better than estimates. Q2 revenues were $686.2 million, higher than analysts estimates of $673.4 million.
09/08/2005 08:00:45 AM
StreetInsider Alert for LSCP RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Stanford Group initiates coverage on Laserscope (Nasdaq: LSCP) with a 'buy' rating and $39 price target.
09/08/2005 08:00:45 AM
StreetInsider Alert for CPST RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Recent momentum mover, Capstone Turbine Corp. (Nasdaq: CPST) filed a $150 million mixed securities shelf with the SEC.
09/08/2005 08:00:35 AM
StreetInsider Alert for ARW RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Morgan Stanley upgrades Arrow Electronics (NYSE: ARW) from Underweight to Equalweight on positive near-term outlook.
09/08/2005 08:00:35 AM
StreetInsider Alert for IPG RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Merill Lynch downgrades Interpublic Group of Companies (NYSE: IPG) from Neutral to Sell.
09/08/2005 08:00:34 AM
StreetInsider Alert for EBAY RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --The Wall Street Journal reported EBay Inc. (Nasdaq: EBAY) may be in talks to acquire Internet-telephone company Skype Technologies for between $2-3 billion.
09/08/2005 08:00:33 AM
StreetInsider Alert for MYOG RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Myogen, Inc. (Nasdaq: MYOG) announced that it is offering to sell 4,000,000 shares of newly issued common stock in an underwritten public offering. The Company has granted the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 600,000 shares of common stock.
09/08/2005 08:00:24 AM
StreetInsider Alert for NWS RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --News Corp (NYSE: NWS) announced that it had signed a definitive agreement to acquire IGN Entertainment, Inc, a leading community-based Internet media and services company for video games and other forms of digital entertainment, for approximately $650 million in cash.
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09/08/2005 08:00:24 AM
StreetInsider Alert for POWL RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Powell Industries (Nasdaq: POWL) reports Q3 earnings of $0.19 per share, 6 cents better than estimates. Q3 revenues were $66.9 million, no estimates were given.
09/08/2005 08:00:23 AM
StreetInsider Alert for STN RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Station Casinos Inc. (NYSE: STN) reaffirms Q3 earnings outlook. The Company sees Q3 earnings between $0.51-0.56 per share, vs analysts estimates of $0.55.
09/08/2005 08:00:23 AM
StreetInsider Alert for HOV RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Hovnanian Enterprises (NYSE: HOV) announced preliminary net contracts for the month of August 2005. The dollar value of net contracts, including unconsolidated joint ventures, rose 29.9% in August 2005, while the number of net contracts increased 23.6% compared with August 2004.
09/08/2005 08:00:13 AM
StreetInsider Alert for SKO RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --ShopKo Stores (NYSE: SKO) announced that its special meeting of shareholders to approve the merger of ShopKo with an affiliate of Goldner Hawn Johnson & Morrison, will proceed as scheduled on September 14, 2005 after the Circuit Court for Brown County, Wisconsin denied a motion by the plaintiffs to preliminarily enjoin the special meeting of shareholders in the In Re ShopKo Stores, Inc. Shareholder Litigation. Under the terms of the merger agreement, each outstanding share of ShopKo's common stock will be converted into the right to receive $24.00 in cash.
09/08/2005 08:00:12 AM
StreetInsider Alert for ASTM RT$
Sep 8, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Aastrom Biosciences (Nasdaq: ASTM) reports a Q4 loss of $0.03 per share, 1 cent better than estimates. Q4 revenues were $96k, lower than analysts estimates of $210k.
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