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04/25/2005 05:30:11 PM StreetInsider Alert for DST
Apr 25, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --DST Systems (NYSE: DST) reported Q1 EPS of $0.60, 1 cent worse than estimates. Revenues came in at $437.1 million versus the consensus of $437.85 million.
04/25/2005 05:06:01 PM StreetInsider Alert for DJ:INDU
Apr 25, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --The Dow finished 84.76 points higher to close at 10,242, the Nasdaq rose 18.59 points to close at 1,950 and the S&P 500 gained 9.98 points to close at 1,162.
The markets closed out the trading session in the green today as a flurry of merger deals, lower oil prices, and positive Home Sales data sparked buying interest. Volume was light with 1.79 billion shares trading on the NYSE and 1.47 billion on the Nasdaq. Advancers outpaced decliners today by a margin of 23:9 on the NYSE and by a margin of 18:11 on the Nasdaq.
In individual stories, Premcor Inc. (NYSE: PCO) closed 18.14% higher after announcing it will be acquired by Valero Energy Corp. (NYSE: VLO) in an $8 billion transaction. On the downside, Silicon Image, Inc. (Nasdaq: SIMG) closed 17.32% lower after receiving resignations from four members of its board of directors on April 24, 2005.
Tomorrow traders will be watching for data on Consumer Confidence and New Home Sales, which are both due to hit the wires at 10:00 A.M.
04/25/2005 05:00:32 PM StreetInsider Alert for TRI
Apr 25, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Triad Hospitals Inc (NYSE: TRI) reported Q1 EPS of $0.82, 8 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $1.2 billion versus the consensus of $1.21 billion.
04/25/2005 05:00:32 PM StreetInsider Alert for ZMH
Apr 25, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Zimmer Holdings Inc (NYSE: ZMH) reported Q1 EPS of $0.75, 8 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $829 million versus the consensus of $812.23 million. Sees FY05 EPS of $3.00 versus the consensus of $2.92.
04/25/2005 05:00:14 PM StreetInsider Alert for SIE
Apr 25, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Sierra Health Services Inc (NYSE: SIE) reported Q1 EPS of $0.87, 8 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $335.8 million versus the consensus of $328.79 million. Sees FY05 EPS of $3.35-$3.45 versus the consensus of $3.33.
04/25/2005 04:55:18 PM StreetInsider Alert for NAL
Apr 25, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --NewAlliance Bancshares Inc (NYSE: NAL) reported Q1 EPS of $0.13, 1 cent better than estimates.
04/25/2005 04:53:35 PM StreetInsider Alert for ATHR
Apr 25, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Atheros Communications Inc (Nasdaq: ATHR) reported Q1 EPS of $0.04, in-line with estimates. Revenues came in at $41.2 million versus the consensus of $43.38 million.
04/25/2005 04:53:35 PM StreetInsider Alert for FRK
Apr 25, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Florida Rock Industries Inc (NYSE: FRK) reported Q2 EPS of $0.73, 1 cent better than estimates. Revenues came in at $260.6 million versus the consensus of $249.5 million.
04/25/2005 04:45:16 PM StreetInsider Alert for AUDC
Apr 25, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --AudioCodes Ltd (Nasdaq: AUDC) reported Q1 EPS of $0.07, in-line with estimates. Revenues came in at $26.9 million versus the consensus of $27.18 million.
04/25/2005 04:45:16 PM StreetInsider Alert for PDYN
Apr 25, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Paradyne Networks Inc (Nasdaq: PDYN) reported Q1 EPS of $0.01, 3 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $26.7 million versus the consensus of $26.35 million.
04/25/2005 04:45:15 PM StreetInsider Alert for ATRS
Apr 25, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Altiris Inc (Nasdaq: ATRS) reported Q1 EPS of $0.18, 1 cent better than estimates. Revenues came in at $46.9 million versus the consensus of $45.98 million.
04/25/2005 04:40:25 PM StreetInsider Alert for RNOW
Apr 25, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --RightNow Technologies Inc (Nasdaq: RNOW) reported Q1 EPS of $0.02, 2 cents worse than estimates. Revenues came in at $18.3 million versus the consensus of $18.39 million. Sees Q2 EPS of $0.02-$0.03 versus $0.05 and FY05 $0.13-$0.17 versus the consensus of $0.20.
04/25/2005 04:40:24 PM StreetInsider Alert for SINT
Apr 25, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --SI International Inc (Nasdaq: SINT) reported Q1 EPS of $0.28, 1 cent better than estimates. Revenues came in at $84 million versus the consensus of $76.40 million. Sees Q2 EPS of $0.28-$0.30 versus $0.33 and FY05 $1.30-$1.34 versus this window
04/25/2005 04:40:13 PM StreetInsider Alert for MTH
Apr 25, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Meritage Homes Corp (NYSE: MTH) reported Q1 EPS of $1.55, 32 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $551 million versus the consensus of $538.09 million. Sees FY05 EPS of $6.84-$7.09 versus the consensus of $6.75.
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04/25/2005 04:35:22 PM StreetInsider Alert for COGT
Apr 25, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Cogent Inc (Nasdaq: COGT) reported Q1 EPS of $0.12, 1 cent better than estimates. Revenues came in at $35.8 million versus the consensus of $33.70 million.
04/25/2005 04:35:21 PM StreetInsider Alert for CNET
Apr 25, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --CNET Networks Inc (Nasdaq: CNET) reported a Q1 loss of $0.00 (which includes a gain of $568,000) may not be comparable to the consensus of a $0.01 loss. Revenues came in at $74.7 million versus the consensus of $73.86 million. Sees Q2 EPS of $0.02-$0.03 versus $0.03 and FY05 EPS of $0.20-$0.23 versus the consensus of $0.21.
04/25/2005 04:30:24 PM StreetInsider Alert for MSPD
Apr 25, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Mindspeed Technologies (Nasdaq: MSPD) reported a Q2 loss of $0.11, in-line with estimates. Revenues came in at $26.6 million versus the consensus of $27.06 million.
04/25/2005 04:30:24 PM StreetInsider Alert for TNL
Apr 25, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Technitrol Inc (NYSE: TNL) reported Q1 EPS of $0.16, 2 cents worse than estimates. Revenues came in at $141.4 million versus the consensus of $148.55 million.
04/25/2005 04:30:23 PM StreetInsider Alert for STK
Apr 25, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Storage Technology Corp (NYSE: STK) reported Q1 EPS of $0.22, 2 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $499.3 million versus the consensus of $501.10 million.
04/25/2005 04:30:17 PM StreetInsider Alert for ISSI
Apr 25, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Integrated Silicon Solution Inc (Nasdaq: ISSI) reported a Q2 loss of $0.05, 12 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $35.7 million versus the consensus of $32.87 million.
04/25/2005 04:25:24 PM StreetInsider Alert for CKR
Apr 25, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --CKE Restaurants Inc (NYSE: CKR) reported Q4 EPS of $0.12, 1 cent better than estimates. Revenues came in at $361.9 million versus the consensus of $345.13 million. Initiated a $0.04 per share quarterly dividend.
04/25/2005 04:25:13 PM StreetInsider Alert for SWFT
Apr 25, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Swift Transportation Co Inc (Nasdaq: SWFT) reported Q1 EPS of $0.21, 2 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $742.6 million versus the consensus of $737.41 million.
04/25/2005 04:25:13 PM StreetInsider Alert for ACF
Apr 25, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --AmeriCredit Corp (NYSE: ACF) reported Q3 EPS of $0.46, 10 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $371.9 million versus the consensus of $326.75 million. Sees FY06 EPS of $1.60-$1.76 versus the consensus of $1.78.
04/25/2005 04:20:24 PM StreetInsider Alert for ALTR
Apr 25, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Altera Corp (Nasdaq: ALTR) reported Q1 EPS of $0.17, 2 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $264.8 million versus the consensus of $254.35 million.
04/25/2005 04:20:23 PM StreetInsider Alert for CNC
Apr 25, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Centene Corp (NYSE: CNC) reported Q1 EPS of $0.32, 1 cent better than estimates. Revenues came in at $332.4 million versus the consensus of $340.16 million.
04/25/2005 04:20:23 PM StreetInsider Alert for CD
Apr 25, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Cendant Corp (NYSE: CD) reported Q1 EPS of $0.26, 2 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $3.88 billion versus the consensus of $3.88 billion. Boosted 2005 buyback by $1 billion.
04/25/2005 04:20:22 PM StreetInsider Alert for PVN
Apr 25, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Providian Financial Corp (NYSE: PVN) reported Q1 EPS of $0.40, 2 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $823.5 million versus the consensus of $851.71 million.
04/25/2005 04:15:22 PM StreetInsider Alert for SLAB
Apr 25, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Silicon Laboratories Inc (Nasdaq: SLAB) reported Q1 EPS of $0.31, 4 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $105 million versus the consensus of $103.1 million. Sees Q2 revenues of $105-108 million versus the consensus of$108.5 million. In addition the CFO resigned.
04/25/2005 04:15:21 PM StreetInsider Alert for SRCL
Apr 25, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Stericycle Inc (Nasdaq: SRCL) reported Q1 EPS of $0.48, than estimates. Revenues came in at $140.6 million versus the consensus of $137.63 million.
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04/25/2005 04:15:21 PM StreetInsider Alert for PCL
Apr 25, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Plum Creek Timber Co Inc (NYSE: PCL) reported Q1 EPS of $0.56, 6 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $400 million versus the consensus of $390.89 million.
04/25/2005 04:10:19 PM StreetInsider Alert for BYD
Apr 25, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Boyd Gaming Corp (NYSE: BYD) reported Q1 EPS of $0.64, 12 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $567 million versus the consensus of $558.34 million. Raised quarterly dividend to $0.125.
04/25/2005 04:10:18 PM StreetInsider Alert for JDAS
Apr 25, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --JDA Software Group Inc (Nasdaq: JDAS) reported Q1 EPS of $0.08, 1 cent better than estimates. Revenues came in at $50.3 million versus the consensus of $49.98 million.
04/25/2005 04:10:18 PM StreetInsider Alert for AVNX
Apr 25, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Avanex Corp (Nasdaq: AVNX) reported a Q3 loss of $0.13, 2 cents worse than estimates. Revenues came in at $40.3 million versus the consensus of $41.35 million.
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04/25/2005 04:05:19 PM StreetInsider Alert for MOLX
Apr 25, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --MOLEX INC (Nasdaq: MOLX) reported Q3 EPS of $0.24 (including a $3.6 million gain), may not be comaprable to estimates of $0.22 Revenues came in at $612.8 million versus the consensus of $616.80 million.
04/25/2005 04:05:18 PM StreetInsider Alert for CB
Apr 25, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Chubb Corp (NYSE: CB) reported Q1 EPS of $2.22, 27 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $3.06 billion versus the consensus of $3.16 billion. Sees beating 2005 EPS forcast of $7.60-$8.00.
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04/25/2005 03:05:14 PM StreetInsider Alert for MSFT
Apr 25, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq: MSFT) announced that Chris Liddell is joining the company as chief financial officer beginning May 9. Liddell brings with him a unique set of experiences, having most recently served as the chief financial officer at International Paper, a Fortune 100 company. Prior to that, Liddell served as chief executive officer of one of New Zealand's largest companies, Carter Holt Harvey.
04/25/2005 02:50:13 PM StreetInsider Alert for STJ
Apr 25, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --St Jude Medical Inc (NYSE: STJ) On April 22, 2005, Mr. Daniel Starks, Chairman, President and CEO, entered into a sales plan pursuant to Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Under Rule 10b5-1, corporate insiders may adopt a prearranged plan or contract for the sale of Company securities under specified conditions and times.
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04/25/2005 02:25:10 PM StreetInsider Alert for CDCY
Apr 25, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --CompuDyne Corporation (Nasdaq: CDCY) announced that its Institutional Security Systems division ("ISS") had received a $6.1 million award for security products for a corrections facility for Winnebago County in Rockford, Illinois.
04/25/2005 02:05:16 PM StreetInsider Alert for ISE
Apr 25, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Morgan Stanley upgrades International Securities Exchange (NYSE: ISE) from 'equal-weight' to 'overweight' after recent pullback.
04/25/2005 02:00:10 PM StreetInsider Alert for BCON
Apr 25, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Beacon Power Corporation (Nasdaq: BCON) is 13% higher after the company announced mid-day that it entered into an agreement to acquire NxtPhase T&D Corporation, a privately held Canadian supplier of digital and fiber optic products for electric power and grid monitoring and control, for approximately 15.7 million new common shares of Beacon.
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04/25/2005 01:42:21 PM StreetInsider Alert for CRME
Apr 25, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Cardiome Pharma Corp (NASDAQ: CRME) said it has successfully completed the Phase 1b study for its controlled-release oral formulation of RSD1235. The completed study evaluated the safety and efficacy of oral RSD1235 as a function of fed and fasted states in normal and poor metabolizers. The study confirmed that RSD1235 is well absorbed and tolerated in all subjects. Absorption was not influenced by a fed or fasted state. On the basis of these results, Cardiome has now begun enrolling patients into a Phase 1c study evaluating safety and tolerability after multi-day dosing.
04/25/2005 01:42:13 PM StreetInsider Alert for DJ:INDU
Premcor Inc. (NYSE: PCO) 20.51% HIGHER; will be acquired by Valero Energy Corp. (NYSE: VLO) in an $8 billion transaction.
Silicon Image, Inc. (Nasdaq: SIMG) 18.36% LOWER; received resignations from four members of its board of directors on April 24, 2005.
Ixia (Nasdaq: XXIA) 16.33% HIGHER; Ferris Baker Watts upgraded the Company to 'Buy'
BE Aerospace Inc (Nasdaq: BEAV) 13.21% HIGHER; strong Q1 results.
Syniverse Holdings Inc. (NYSE: SVR) 12.75% HIGHER; Goldman Sachs said the stock is very appealing due to valuation.
Hansen Natural Corporation (Nasdaq: HANS) 12.07% HIGHER; Adams Harkness started the stock at Buy.
Pozen Inc. (Nasdaq: POZN) 11.26% HIGHER; extended last week's rally after news it achieved statistical significance for all regulatory endpoints for Trexima in the second of the two Phase III pivotal trials.
KVH Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: KVHI) 10.15% HIGHER; doubled internet speeds for Tracphone F77.
Lexar Media Inc (Nasdaq: LEXR) 7.55% HIGHER; Barron's wrote a favorable article about the Company.
Commercial Capital Banc (Nasdaq: CCBI) 5.81% LOWER; entered into an agreement to become an approved small loans direct lender for Fannie Mae (NYSE: FNM).
04/25/2005 01:35:15 PM StreetInsider Alert for APPX
Apr 25, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --American Pharmaceutical Partners, Inc. (Nasdaq: APPX) received approval from the FDA for the Abbreviated New Drug Application of Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Injection USP, 10 mg/mL, (preserved). APP's product is bioequivalent to the listed drug, Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Injection USP, 10 mg/mL of Sicor Pharmaceuticals.
04/25/2005 01:25:19 PM StreetInsider Alert for NVDA
Apr 25, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --NVIDIA Corporation (Nasdaq: NVDA) nnounced that NVIDIA PureVideo technology and the NVIDIA GeForce 6600 graphics processing unit are integrated into the newly available HP (NYSE: HPQ) z555 and z557 Digital Entertainment Centers, which are based on Microsoft's Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005.
04/25/2005 01:10:13 PM StreetInsider Alert for PRM
Apr 25, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --PRIMEDIA, Inc. (NYSE: PRM) announced that it has retained Credit Suisse First Boston to assist it in exploring the sale of its Business Information segment.
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04/25/2005 12:50:14 PM StreetInsider Alert for GM
Apr 25, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --There is some nervousness on both sides of the fence ahead of General Motor?s (NYSE: GM) next dividend declaration, which should come shortly. Last year, the declaration was on 05/04 for the comparable quarter. The company has maintained the $0.50 per share quarterly dividend since early 1997, but also during that time, has never earned less than $3.23 per share for the year. In March, when the company lowered their guidance, they said they see full year earnings between $1 and $2 per share, but with the latest quarterly earnings report they said they would not provide full year guidance, effectively voiding the prior disappointing figure.
The "shorts" feel that it is only a matter of time before GM cuts their dividend. They suggest it is corporate suicide for a company to dig into the coffers to pay out a $2 per share dividend, when they are losing money or making much less. "Longs" on the other hand see the glorious 7.5% yield on the dividend, and are beating that the company lives up to the last word from a company official on the topic --- GM's CFO told Bloomberg TV on 04/19 that a dividend cut is NOT being considered...
04/25/2005 11:55:12 AM StreetInsider Alert for PACT
Apr 25, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --PacificNet Inc. (Nasdaq: PACT) announced that its subsidiary, PacificNet YueShen, has set up a new branch office in Foshan City, Guangdong Province, China. In addition, PacificNet YueShen Foshan Branch has signed an agreement to become a designated integrated services distributor of China Mobile (NYSE:CHL - News), and to distribute its mobile communication products, SIM cards, re-chargeable and prepaid calling cards. Foshan City, with a population of 5.6 million, is one of Guangdong's largest and most affluent cities and represents a significant opportunity for PacificNet to offer telecom distribution services.
04/25/2005 11:35:11 AM StreetInsider Alert for ANX
Apr 25, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --ADVENTRX Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (AMEX: ANX) received clearance from the FDA under a Special Protocol Assessment to initiate a Phase III pivotal clinical trial with CoFactor for the treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer. CoFactor is the Company's biomodulator designed to enhance the activity of the widely used cancer drug 5-fluorouracil.
04/25/2005 10:50:15 AM StreetInsider Alert for VSEC
Apr 25, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --VSE Corporation (Nasdaq: VSEC) reported that it has been awarded a $544 million cost plus award fee contract for services in support of U.S. Navy ships that are bought, sold, or otherwise transferred through the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program to FMS customers.
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Premcor Inc. (NYSE: PCO) 22.29% HIGHER; will be acquired by Valero Energy Corp. (NYSE: VLO) in an $8 billion transaction.
Silicon Image, Inc. (Nasdaq: SIMG) 18.97% LOWER; received resignations from four members of its board of directors on April 24, 2005.
Ixia (Nasdaq: XXIA) 12.82% HIGHER; Ferris Baker Watts upgraded the Company to 'Buy'
Altair Nanotechnologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALTI) 11.01% HIGHER; two projects have been initiated in its recently formed joint venture with Bateman Engineering BV.
BE Aerospace Inc (Nasdaq: BEAV) 9.79% HIGHER; strong Q1 results
Lexar Media Inc (Nasdaq: LEXR) 9.61% HIGHER; Barron's wrote a favorable article about the Company.
Commercial Capital Banc (Nasdaq: CCBI) 9.17% LOWER; entered into an agreement to become an approved small loans direct lender for Fannie Mae (NYSE: FNM).
04/25/2005 09:35:21 AM StreetInsider Alert for DRS
Apr 25, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --DRS Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: DRS) announced that it was awarded a new contract to provide a Fiber Optic Data Multiplex System (FODMS) for installation on the newest KDX-III Aegis-class destroyer of the Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN).
The $9.2 million contract was awarded to DRS by the Special & Naval Shipbuilding Division of Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. Ltd. (KSE: HHI) in Ulsan, Republic of Korea. For this contract, DRS will design, build and test a FODMS system to ensure interoperability between legacy systems and the latest Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS)-based systems. Work will include the development of design documentation and installation drawings, as well as the installation and performance testing of the system. Under the contract, DRS also will provide operation and maintenance training to Hyundai and ROKN personnel. The company's DRS EW & Network Systems unit in Buffalo, New York, will accomplish the work for this contract, which will commence immediately and continue through January 2010. The company expects to receive future contracts on this program, as the ROKN deploys additional KDX-III destroyers.
04/25/2005 09:30:21 AM StreetInsider Alert for SGI
Apr 25, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --SGI (NYSE: SGI) announced that the U.S. General Services Administration, Federal Technology Service, on behalf of the Department of Defense (DoD) High Performance Computing Modernization Program (HPCMP), has purchased an SGI Altix supercomputer to help the United States military maintain its technological supremacy over its adversaries in weapon systems design.
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04/25/2005 09:15:11 AM StreetInsider Alert for IUSA
Apr 25, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --infoUSA Inc (Nasdaq: IUSA) reported Q1 EPS of $0.17, 4 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $95.1 million versus the consensus of $94.5 million. ______
04/25/2005 09:10:16 AM StreetInsider Alert for CYT
Apr 25, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Cytec Industries Inc. (NYSE: CYT) said that it has reached a definitive agreement to sell its 50% partnership in CYRO Industries to its joint venture partner Degussa Specialty Polymers, a company of Degussa AG, for cash consideration of $95 million. The completion of the transaction is subject to customary closing conditions.
04/25/2005 09:10:15 AM StreetInsider Alert for STK
Apr 25, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --StorageTek (NYSE: STK) announced that Nigel Dessau has been appointed to the position of Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), where he is responsible for all aspects of the company's marketing, communications and branding efforts. Dessau reports directly to Chairman, President and CEO Patrick J. Martin, and is a member of the StorageTek executive management team.
04/25/2005 09:10:15 AM StreetInsider Alert for OPSW
Apr 25, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Opsware Inc. (Nasdaq: OPSW) announced that LogicaCMG selected Opsware to manage its application infrastructure as it continues its rapid expansion in the outsourcing market. LogicaCMG will leverage Opsware automation to manage the lifecycle of critical applications and their underlying components. LogicaCMG selected Opsware for its proven ability to scale globally.
04/25/2005 09:10:14 AM StreetInsider Alert for INTZ
Apr 25, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Intrusion Inc. (Nasdaq: INTZ) announced that it is offering an introductory data privacy compliance assessment to Credit Union Information Security Professionals Association (CUISPA) members through its Compliance Commander privacy enforcement system.
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04/25/2005 09:05:15 AM StreetInsider Alert for MOSY
Apr 25, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --MoSys, Inc. (Nasdaq: MOSY) announced the extension of the existing partnership with Fujitsu Limited to incorporate MoSys' 1T-SRAM technology into high volume semiconductor devices for portable consumer applications manufactured on Fujitsu's 90nm process generation.
04/25/2005 09:05:14 AM StreetInsider Alert for CAND
Apr 25, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Candie's, Inc., (NASDAQ: CAND) announced it has entered into two separate license agreements for the Company's BADGLEY MISCHKA brand. The first agreement, with Franchi Accessories is for women's handbags and the second agreement is for men's and women's sunglasses and optical frame products with Sama Eyewear. Badgley Mischka Handbags will debut during August 2005 market while Badgley Mischka Eyewear will launch during September 2005 market both for Spring 2006 deliveries.
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04/25/2005 09:00:16 AM StreetInsider Alert for IMMR
Apr 25, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Immersion Corporation (Nasdaq: IMMR) said the wireless industry's first VibeTonz-enabled mobile phone for the U.S. market, and VibeTonz-enhanced downloadable ringtones and games, are now available from Verizon Wireless (NYSE: VZ). Samsung, Immersion's first licensee of the VibeTonz System, manufactured the phone, the SCH-n330.
04/25/2005 09:00:15 AM StreetInsider Alert for GEPT
Apr 25, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Global ePoint, Inc. (Nasdaq: GEPT) announced it has been invited to participate in the upcoming Department of Defense "Force Protection Equipment Demonstration V (FPED5)" to be conducted at the Quantico Marine Corps Base April 26-28 in Quantico, Virginia.
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04/25/2005 08:40:21 AM StreetInsider Alert for SGDE
Apr 25, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --The Sportsman's Guide, Inc. (Nasdaq: SGDE) sees Q1 net sales of $63 to $64 million, versus the consensus of $57.73 million, and EPS $0.24 to $0.26 per share, versus the consensus of $0.18.
04/25/2005 08:40:05 AM StreetInsider Alert for SIMG
Apr 25, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Silicon Image, Inc. (Nasdaq: SIMG) announced that it received resignations from four members of its board of directors on April 24, 2005.
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04/25/2005 08:35:22 AM StreetInsider Alert for BNT
Apr 25, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Bentley Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NYSE: BNT) announced that it has entered into an agreement with Dong Sung Pharm. Co. Ltd. for the development of an intranasal spray formulation of insulin for the South Korean market and possibly additional territories. The agreement is Bentley's first to develop and license its intranasal spray formulation of insulin.
04/25/2005 08:35:22 AM StreetInsider Alert for IMMR
Apr 25, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Immersion Corporation (Nasdaq: IMMR) announced that two subsidiaries of Radica Games Ltd. -- Radica Enterprises Ltd. (also known as Radica USA) and Radica UK Ltd. -- have entered into a patent license with Immersion, including rights relating to advanced vibro-tactile, spinning mass gaming technologies.
04/25/2005 08:35:21 AM StreetInsider Alert for RBK
Apr 25, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Reebok International Ltd (NYSE: RBK) reported Q1 EPS of $0.70, 1 cent better than estimates. Revenues came in at $925 million versus the consensus of $885.7 million.
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04/25/2005 08:30:11 AM StreetInsider Alert for CBMD
Apr 25, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Legg Mason upgraded Columbia Bancorp (Nasdaq: CBMD) from Hold to Buy.
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04/25/2005 08:25:17 AM StreetInsider Alert for MCBI
Apr 25, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Legg Mason upgraded MetroCorp Bancshares Inc (Nasdaq: MCBI) from Hold to Buy; $25.00 price target.
04/25/2005 08:25:16 AM StreetInsider Alert for ACI
Apr 25, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Arch Coal (NYSE: ACI) reports Q1 earnings of $0.25 per share, 2 cents worse than estimates. Revenues came in at $600.5 million versus the consensus of $559.7 million. Sees FY05 EPS of 1.50-$2.00 versus the consensus of $1.86.
04/25/2005 08:25:15 AM StreetInsider Alert for PMTC
Apr 25, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --PTC (Nasdaq: PMTC) announced that Raytheon Company, has selected Windchill PDMLink as its Product Data Management (PDM) standard. Windchill PDMLink is a product data management solution that Raytheon will use to control program information and manage the product development process throughout the life cycle of a program. Raytheon is a long-standing customer of PTC's award-winning design solution Pro/ENGINEER, which is in use in 34 Raytheon sites around the world.
04/25/2005 08:25:15 AM StreetInsider Alert for CTRP
Apr 25, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Merrill Lynch reinstated Ctrip.com Interational Ltd. ADS (Nasdaq: CTRP) with a Buy. The firm is reinitiating coverage on the stock.
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04/25/2005 08:20:11 AM StreetInsider Alert for UCBH
Apr 25, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Sandler O'Neill & Partners upgraded UCBH Holdings Inc (Nasdaq: UCBH) from Hold to Buy; $19.00 price target. The firm upgrade the stock based on valuation.
04/25/2005 08:15:14 AM StreetInsider Alert for HRS
Apr 25, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Harris Corporation (NYSE: HRS) announced that it has been awarded a one-year, $7.5 million contract by the U.S. Navy to begin production of the Ku-band data link system, or Common Data Link (CDL) Hawklink, for the MH-60R Light Airborne Multi- Purpose System (LAMPS) helicopter. The CDL Hawklink is a high-speed, air-to- ship, digital data link that transmits tactical, video, radar, acoustic, and other sensor data from MH-60R helicopters to their host surface ships, including Arleigh Burke-class destroyers. Two additional awards totaling more than $60 million are anticipated in the next ten months. The potential value of the program for Harris is $350 million by 2015 if the Navy exercises all its options to support equipment for as many as 350 aircraft and their host surface ships.
04/25/2005 08:10:10 AM StreetInsider Alert for CALP
Apr 25, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Caliper Life Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: CALP) and Affymetrix, Inc. (Nasdaq: AFFX) announced that Caliper has issued Affymetrix a non-exclusive license to use a portion of Caliper's microfluidics patent estate with Affymetrix' GeneChip microarray technologies. The license extends to the manufacture and sale of GeneChip brand products in all areas of application, including research, diagnostics and applied genomics applications. In exchange for the license, Affymetrix will pay upfront licensing fees and royalties on future products covered under the agreement. Further financial details related to the agreement were not disclosed.
04/25/2005 08:10:10 AM StreetInsider Alert for KMB
Apr 25, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Kimberly-Clark Corp (NYSE: KMB) reported Q1 EPS of $0.93, in-line with estimates. Reveneus came in at $3.91 billion versus the consensus of $3.88 billion.
04/25/2005 08:01:37 AM StreetInsider Alert for COGN
Apr 25, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Cognos (Nasdaq: COGN) announced that Quintiles Transnational Corp. is standardizing on Cognos' industry-leading BI series to provide its customers with in-depth, timely sales force performance and clinical product development analytics, as well as enable greater corporate reporting through executive scorecards.
04/25/2005 08:01:31 AM StreetInsider Alert for ALTI
Apr 25, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Altair Nanotechnologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALTI) and Bateman Engineering BV announced two projects have been initiated in their recently formed joint venture, "Altairnano Bateman Titania, Inc." Altairnano Bateman Titania brings together Altair's proprietary and patented titanium dioxide pigment manufacturing process with Bateman's engineering expertise to develop, design, construct and commission manufacturing plants to produce titanium dioxide pigment. Titanium dioxide pigment, a $9 billion industry worldwide, is used in a variety of applications including the manufacture of paint, plastics and paper.
04/25/2005 08:01:30 AM StreetInsider Alert for PLAY
Apr 25, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Credit Suisse First Boston upgraded PortalPlayer, Incorporated (Nasdaq: PLAY) from Neutral to Outperform.; $25.00 price target. The firm based their upgrade on the following: 1) PLAY's dominant mkt share intact; 2) near-term ests and inventory reasonable; 3) new products poised to drive H205 upside; and 4) valuation and sentiment reflects the risks not the upside.
04/25/2005 08:01:29 AM StreetInsider Alert for FTEK
Apr 25, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Fuel-Tech N.V. (Nasdaq: FTEK) announced three orders for the installation of NOxOUT Selective Non-Catalytic Reduction systems with a total value of $3.2 million. Two of the air pollution control orders are from a major Southeastern utility alliance partner and will take place on two 400 megawatt coal-fired boilers, with equipment deliveries expected to occur in late 2005 and mid-2006. The third order is for installation of a NOxOUT system on a waste fuel-fired boiler in France.
04/25/2005 08:01:28 AM StreetInsider Alert for GERN
Apr 25, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Geron Corporation (Nasdaq: GERN) announced today that it has sold shares of Geron common stock and issued warrants to purchase Geron common stock to prominent investors in Hong Kong for proceeds of $4 million. Geron sold approximately 741,000 shares of common stock to Hong Kong investors at $5.40 per share. In connection with the sale, the company also issued warrants to purchase approximately 370,000 shares at a premium. Friday's close was $6.32.
04/25/2005 08:01:28 AM StreetInsider Alert for HANS
Apr 25, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Adams Harkness initiated coverage on Hansen Natural Corporation (Nasdaq: HANS) with a Buy rating; $75.00 price target. The firm views HANS as the best way to play the rapidly growing energy drink market.
04/25/2005 08:01:27 AM StreetInsider Alert for FSH
Apr 25, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Lehman Brothers upgraded Fisher Scientific International Inc. (NYSE: FSH) from Equal-weight to Overweight; $70.00 price target. The firm believes valuation discounts potential moderation of top line guidance with European sluggishness. They also believe valuation positions the company for upside into 2H05.
04/25/2005 08:01:26 AM StreetInsider Alert for NTAP
Apr 25, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Adams Harkness upgraded Network Appliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: NTAP) from Market Perform to Buy; $31.50 price target. Based on the stock's pullback, the firm believes NTAP offers an attractive investment opportunity. They upgraded the stock due to NTAP's dominant position in the NAS market, increasing penetration of the enterprice and its new strategic partnership with IBM.
04/25/2005 08:01:18 AM StreetInsider Alert for CDSS
Apr 25, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Citadel Security Software Inc. (Nasdaq: CDSS) said Carreker Corporation (Nasdaq: CANI) selected its Hercules automated vulnerability remediation solution in an effort to reduce IT security risk and ensure compliance with external mandates and internal security policies.
04/25/2005 08:01:17 AM StreetInsider Alert for JNC
Apr 25, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Morgan Stanley initiated coverage on Nuveen Investments, Inc. (NYSE: JNC) with an Overweight rating; $39.00 price target. The firm believes JNC offers an attractive upside with limited risk.
04/25/2005 08:01:16 AM StreetInsider Alert for ACS
Apr 25, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Goldman Sachs downgraded Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. (NYSE: ACS) from Outperform to In-Line. The firm does not foresee a strong catalyst to push the shares out of their trading range until organic rev growth re accelerates back to a more interesting double digit rate in the back half of the year.
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04/25/2005 08:01:16 AM StreetInsider Alert for CVP
Apr 25, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Centerplate, Inc. (Amex: CVP) announced the resignation of Lawrence E. Honig as Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer.
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04/25/2005 08:01:15 AM StreetInsider Alert for BA
Apr 25, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --ACE Aviation Holdings Inc. , the parent company of Air Canada, said Monday it plans to purchase 18 Boeing (NYSE: BA) 777 aircraft and 14 Boeing 787 Dreamliners as part of a wide-body fleet renewal plan. Terms were not announced.
04/25/2005 08:01:09 AM StreetInsider Alert for SBC
Apr 25, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --SBC Communications Inc (NYSE: SBC) reports Q1 earnings of $0.34 per share, 1 cent better than estimates. Revenues came in at $10.28 billion.
04/25/2005 08:01:07 AM StreetInsider Alert for VAS
Apr 25, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Bear Stearns upgraded Viasys Healthcare, Incorporated (NYSE: VAS) from Peer Perform to Outperform. The firm based their upgrade on their diligence efforts suggesting that NeuroCare's turnaround is well underway -- a process they deem paramount to improving VAS' overall performance in 2005. They also cited the recent Oxford and Micro Medical acquisitions should improve VAS' growth prospects in 2006 and beyond.
04/25/2005 08:01:07 AM StreetInsider Alert for VAR
Apr 25, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Hibernia upgrades Varian Medical (NYSE: VAR) from Hold to Buy, telling clients stock has an attractive entry point-Price target $45.
04/25/2005 08:01:04 AM StreetInsider Alert for BE
Apr 25, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Jefferies Group upgraded BearingPoint Inc (NYSE: BE) from Underperform to Hold. In the firm's opinion, risk/reward is more neutral due to valuation and the shored up balance sheet.
04/25/2005 08:01:04 AM StreetInsider Alert for VCLK
Apr 25, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --ValueClick (Nasdaq: VCLK) announced that its ValueClick Media division has signed publisher representation agreements with GSN.com, 1-800-Schedule and Guardian Unlimited. Under the agreements, these publishers will gain access to ValueClick Media's national online sales force and its relationships with the largest national advertisers and interactive agencies.
04/25/2005 08:01:03 AM StreetInsider Alert for DRI
Apr 25, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Prudential Securities downgraded Darden Restaurants Inc (NYSE: DRI) from Neutral to Underweight. In the firm's opinion, the risks that the Red Lobster turnaround stalls, Smokey Bones remains dilutive longer than expected, and/or Olive Garden's sales slow due to difficult comparisons outweigh the rewards at current levels.
04/25/2005 08:01:02 AM StreetInsider Alert for RRD
Apr 25, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --R. R. Donnelley & Sons (NYSE: RRD) has been awarded a multi-year contract to produce both magazines and books for Meredith Corp, one of the nation's leading media and marketing companies with businesses centered on magazine and book publishing, television broadcasting, integrated marketing and interactive media. Of Meredith's 17 magazine brands, this contract awards RR Donnelley the printing of 9 titles, including extensions for producing market-leading Better Homes and Gardens, Ladies' Home Journal, More and American Baby. The production of a portion of Meredith's 350 book titles is also a part of this agreement, whose term value is expected to exceed $280 million. This contract extends a 20-year relationship, as well as includes the addition of new work.
04/25/2005 08:01:01 AM StreetInsider Alert for JEF
Apr 25, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Keefe Bruyette upgraded Jefferies Group, Inc. (NYSE: JEF) from Market Perform to Outperform. According to the firm, JEF reported record Q1 earnings last week which demonstrated the more diversified blend of businesses today relative to years past. They now believe that based on their existing target of $40, there is the potential for total return of at least 13%, including a modest dividend yield of 1.3%, over the next 12-months.
04/25/2005 08:01:01 AM StreetInsider Alert for ESRX
Apr 25, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Lehman Bros. downgrades Express Scripts (Nasdaq: ESRX) from Overweight to Equalweight on valuation-Price target $88.
04/25/2005 08:01:00 AM StreetInsider Alert for MCRS
Apr 25, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --William Blair initiated coverage on Micros Systems, Incorporated (Nasdaq: MCRS) with an Outperform rating. The firm looks for the recent rev and earnings growth acceleration to continue, yielding further improvement in capital returns.
04/25/2005 08:00:59 AM StreetInsider Alert for EXEL
Apr 25, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Exelixis, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXEL) submitted an investigational new drug application to the FDA for XL820, a novel small molecule anticancer compound potently inhibits receptor tyrosine kinases (RTKs) implicated in tumor proliferation and vascularization. Pending clearance by the FDA, Exelixis intends to initiate a Phase I clinical trial for XL820.
04/25/2005 08:00:59 AM StreetInsider Alert for ELX
Apr 25, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Adams Harkness upgrades Emulex (NYSE: ELX) from Buy to Strong Buy on strong growth outlook-Price target $25.
04/25/2005 08:00:58 AM StreetInsider Alert for SBUX
Apr 25, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Prudential Securities upgraded Starbucks Corporation (Nasdaq: SBUX) from Neutral to Overweight. The firm sees a more attractive valuation, predictable 20%-25% earnings growth over the next 3 to 5 years, and very few fundamental concerns.
04/25/2005 08:00:57 AM StreetInsider Alert for CAM
Apr 25, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Cooper Cameron (NYSE: CAM) reports Q1 earnings of $0.53 per share, 13 cents better than estimates. Q1 revenues were $547.9 million, higher than analysts estimates of $514.87 million. CAM reaffirms Q2 earnings outlook and guides higher for full-year outlook.
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04/25/2005 08:00:57 AM StreetInsider Alert for GDI Apr 25, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Gardner Denver (NYSE: GDI) reports Q1 earnings of $0.50 per share, 4 cents better than estimates. Q1 revenues were $238.8 Million, higher than analysts estimates of $228.57 million. ______
04/25/2005 08:00:55 AM StreetInsider Alert for OSTK
Apr 25, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --U.S. Bancorp Piper Jaffray upgraded Overstock.Com, Inc. (Nasdaq: OSTK) from Market Perform to Outperform; target price decreased from $54.00 to $48.00. The firm based their upgrade on Overstock's Q1 report. They believe the increased expenses are fully reflected in Overstock's stock price today. In addition, they expect that continued strong growth in revs and gross profits as well as better leverage from S&M and G&A over the next few qtrs will serve as catalysts for shares. First Albany Corp downgraded the stock from Buy to Neutral. The firm believes that while their gross margin thesis remains firmly intact, investments in customer acquisition, new technology initiatives, and capacity will limit the opportunity to generate meaningful profitability through 2005, and shareholders will not likely see substantial profitability until 4Q06.
04/25/2005 08:00:54 AM StreetInsider Alert for XXIA
Apr 25, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Ferris Baker Watts upgrades Ixia (Nasdaq: XXIA) from 'hold' to 'buy', citing valuation following Q1 results. ______
04/25/2005 08:00:54 AM StreetInsider Alert for FDC
Apr 25, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Goldman Sachs upgrades First Data Corp (NYSE: FDC) from In-Line to Outperform on improved risk/reward.
04/25/2005 08:00:53 AM StreetInsider Alert for STTS
Apr 25, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Merrill Lynch upgraded STATS ChipPAC Ltd ADS (Nasdaq: STTS) from Sell to Buy. The firm based their upgrade on valuation and as they expect to see signs of a recovery in unit shipments from selective customers.
04/25/2005 08:00:49 AM StreetInsider Alert for VLO
Apr 25, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Valero Energy Corp. (NYSE: VLO) and Premcor Inc. (NYSE: PCO) announced today that the companies have executed a merger agreement for Valero to acquire Premcor in an $8 billion transaction. As a result, Valero will add four refineries and 790,000 barrels per day of throughput capacity to its system, making it the largest refiner in North America.
04/25/2005 08:00:48 AM StreetInsider Alert for HCR
Apr 25, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Friedman Billlings downgrades Manor Care (NYSE: HCR) from Outperform to Market Perform after Q1 earnings results.
04/25/2005 08:00:48 AM StreetInsider Alert for RHI
Apr 25, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Credit Suisse FB upgrades Robert Half Int'l (NYSE: RHI) from Neutral to Outperform on valuation.
04/25/2005 08:00:46 AM StreetInsider Alert for ETR
Apr 25, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Entergy (NYSE: ETR) reports Q1 earnings of $0.79 per share, 1 cent worse than estiamtes. Q1 revenues were $2.32 billion, higher than analysts estimates of $2.30 billion. ETR reaffirms full-year earnings outlook.
04/25/2005 08:00:45 AM StreetInsider Alert for VRA
Apr 25, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Viragen, Inc. (Amex: VRA) and its majority-owned subsidiary, Viragen International, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: VGNI) announced the approval of Multiferon, natural human alpha interferon, for sale in the Philippines.
04/25/2005 08:00:45 AM StreetInsider Alert for CHRT
Apr 25, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Goldman Sachs upgrades Chartered Semiconductor (Nasdaq: CHRT) from Underperform to In-Line after Q1 earnings results.
04/25/2005 08:00:44 AM StreetInsider Alert for VRSN
Apr 25, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --VeriSign (Nasdaq: VRSN) announced it has been awarded a multi-year contract to manage network security devices for ScottishPower, an international energy business listed on both the London and New York Stock Exchanges, with an annual turnover in the year to 31 March 2004 of $10,666 million. VeriSign will monitor ScottishPower's security environment through the use of VeriSign Managed Security Services (MSS).
04/25/2005 08:00:43 AM StreetInsider Alert for CIEN
Apr 25, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Piper Jaffray upgrades Ciena Corp (Nasdaq: CIEN) from Market Perform to Outperform on stronger revenue outlook-Price target $2.50.
04/25/2005 08:00:43 AM StreetInsider Alert for MU
Apr 25, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Smith Barney upgrades Micron (NYSE: MU) from Sell to Hold on valuation.
04/25/2005 08:00:42 AM StreetInsider Alert for AAPL
Apr 25, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Credit Suisse FB upgrades Apple Computer (Nasdaq: AAPL) from Neutral to Outperform on higher sales outlook-Price target $45.
04/25/2005 08:00:33 AM StreetInsider Alert for DJ
Apr 25, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Smith Barney downgrades Dow Jones (NYSE: DJ) from Buy to Sell on lowered outlook-Price target $28.
04/25/2005 08:00:31 AM StreetInsider Alert for DD
Apr 25, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --DuPont (NYSE: DD) announced it has signed a research agreement with the National Chemical Laboratory in Pune, India. Under terms of the agreement, DuPont will have access to the talents and capabilities of one of India's premier research and development laboratories to grow new market- facing technologies. The first research projects NCL will develop will be for the DuPont Titanium Technologies business.
04/25/2005 08:00:23 AM StreetInsider Alert for SGY
Apr 25, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Credit Suisse FB upgrades Stone Energy (NYSE: SGY) from Underperform to Neutral on improved outlook-Price target $55.
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04/25/2005 08:00:23 AM StreetInsider Alert for SEPR
Apr 25, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Sepracor (Nasdaq: SEPR) reports a Q1 loss of $0.22 per share, 38 cents better than estimates. Q1 revenues were $119 million, higher than analysts estimates of $110.97 million.
04/25/2005 08:00:22 AM StreetInsider Alert for EPMD
Apr 25, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --EP MedSystems (Nasdaq: EPMD) and Royal Philips Electronics (NYSE: PHG) announced a multi-platform joint development agreement, as a part of the Companies' broad strategy to provide the most technologically advanced products for the EP physician.
04/25/2005 08:00:21 AM StreetInsider Alert for LEA
Apr 25, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Merrill Lynch downgrades Lear Corp (NYSE: LEA) from Buy to Neutral on lowered outlook.
04/25/2005 08:00:21 AM StreetInsider Alert for BE
Apr 25, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Jefferies & Co upgrades BearingPoint (NYSE: BE) from Sell to Hold on valuation.
04/25/2005 08:00:20 AM StreetInsider Alert for PPC
Apr 25, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Pilgrim's Pride (NYSE: PPC) reports Q2 earnings of $0.75 per share (excluding items) 1 cent better than estimates. Q2 revenues were $1.375 billion, slightly lower than analysts estimates of $1.38 billion.
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