Final - StreetInsider Alerts 04/26/2005 @ 05:45:20 PM By StreetInsider.com / Knobias / Briefing.com, Investing-News.Com Apr 26, 2005, 19:33
DJ:INDU ( PECS NT INTX ) BER VRTX TSAI ANT THOR RFMD PFWD HUMC ESRX EXBD AGP AW NXTP INTL ASIA DNB PRE STM AMZN CNCT BWLD ACE ENTU ANSR ACTL AD ROL NTES RCRC MDRX CHRW OMCL SIRF SOLD FWRD WITS WOOF MTLG INSP CRI SMTL CSGS IPAS BCII CVTX PHRM AMSG AFL TALK PLT JNPR WBSN ATML MANH ITRI QSFT DGIN EPIQ NVTL PNW GLW HRS SCSS COHR MKSI WMGI SIAL AMZN ABGX (To Earlier Below)
04/26/2005 05:45:20 PM StreetInsider Alert for DJ:INDU
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --The Dow finished 91.34 points lower to close at 10,151, the Nasdaq fell 23.34 points to close at 1,927 and the S&P 500 fell 10.36 points to close at 1,151.
The markets closed out the trading session in the red today as a drop in consumer confidence and concerns over inflation and higher interest rates sparked a selloff. Volume was light with 1.94 billion shares trading on the NYSE and 1.71 billion on the Nasdaq. Decliners outpaced advancers today by a margin of 22:10 on the NYSE and by a margin of 21:9 on the Nasdaq.
In individual stories, PEC Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: PECS) closed 35.46% higher after Nortel (NYSE: NT) announced a definitive agreement to acquire the Company for $15.50 per share. On the downside, Intersections, Inc. (Nasdaq: INTX) closed 37.98% lower after reporting disappointing Q1 results.
Tomorrow traders will be watching for data on Durable Orders, which is due to hit the wires at 8:30 A.M.
04/26/2005 05:40:56 PM StreetInsider Alert for BER
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --W. R. Berkley Corp (NYSE: BER) reported Q1 EPS of $0.91, 2 cents better than estimates.
04/26/2005 05:40:55 PM StreetInsider Alert for VRTX
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc (Nasdaq: VRTX) reported a Q1 loss of $0.54, 2 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $28.6 million versus the consensus of $28.13 million.
04/26/2005 05:35:27 PM StreetInsider Alert for TSAI
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Transaction Systems Architects Inc (Nasdaq: TSAI) reported Q2 EPS of $0.29, 8 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $75.6 million versus the consensus of $76.20 million.
04/26/2005 05:35:17 PM StreetInsider Alert for ANT
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Anteon International Corp (NYSE: ANT) to replace Ascential Software (Nasdaq: ASCL) in the S&P MidCap 400. ASCL is being acquired by IBM (NYSE: IBM). Healthcare Services Group (Nasdaq: HCSG) will replace Curative Health Services (Nasdaq: CURE) in the S&P SmallCap 600.
04/26/2005 05:35:17 PM StreetInsider Alert for THOR
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Thoratec Corp (Nasdaq: THOR) reported Q1 EPS of $0.10, 3 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $50.5 million versus the consensus of $46.02 million.
04/26/2005 05:35:16 PM StreetInsider Alert for RFMD
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --RF Micro Devices Inc (Nasdaq: RFMD) reported a Q4 loss of $0.09, 1 cent worse than estimates. Revenues came in at $150.4 million versus the consensus of $150.95 million.
04/26/2005 05:35:14 PM StreetInsider Alert for PFWD
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Phase Forward Inc (Nasdaq: PFWD) reported Q1 EPS of $0.04, in-line with estimates. Revenues came in at $20.6 million versus the consensus of $20.50 million.
04/26/2005 05:31:03 PM StreetInsider Alert for HUMC
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Hummingbird Ltd (Nasdaq: HUMC) reported Q2 EPS of $0.21, may not be comparable to the consensus of $0.25. Revenues came in at $54.3 million versus the consensus of $55.27 million.
04/26/2005 05:31:02 PM StreetInsider Alert for ESRX
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Express Scripts Inc (Nasdaq: ESRX) reported Q1 EPS of $1.11, 4 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $3.8 billion versus the consensus of $4.05 billion. Sees FY05 EPS of $4.60-$4.75 versus the consensus of $4.59.
04/26/2005 05:25:22 PM StreetInsider Alert for EXBD
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Corporate Executive Board Co (Nasdaq: EXBD) reported Q1 EPS of $0.42, 3 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $81.6 million versus the consensus of $81.21 million.
04/26/2005 05:25:22 PM StreetInsider Alert for AGP
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --AMERIGROUP Corp (NYSE: AGP) reported Q1 EPS of $0.39, in-line with estimates. Revenues came in at $557.5 million versus the consensus of $536.63 million.
04/26/2005 05:25:21 PM StreetInsider Alert for AW
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Allied Waste Industries Inc (NYSE: AW) reported Q1 EPS of $0.05, 1 cent worse than estimates. Revenues came in at $1.305 billion versus the consensus of $1.31 billion.
04/26/2005 05:20:20 PM StreetInsider Alert for NXTP
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Nextel Partners, Inc., (NASDAQ: NXTP) announced the promotions of Jim Ryder to Chief Operating Officer, Cori Tellefson to Vice President of People Development, and Barry Rowan to Executive Vice President in addition to his role as CFO.
04/26/2005 05:20:07 PM StreetInsider Alert for INTL
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Inter-Tel Inc (Nasdaq: INTL) reported Q1 EPS of $0.16, 14 cents worse than estimates. Revenues came in at $105.7 million versus the consensus of $106.03 million.
04/26/2005 05:15:18 PM StreetInsider Alert for ASIA
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --AsiaInfo Holdings Inc (Nasdaq: ASIA) reported Q1 EPS of $0.03, 1 cent better than estimates. Revenues came in at $23.2 million versus the consensus of $21.99 million.
04/26/2005 05:15:17 PM StreetInsider Alert for DNB
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --The Dun & Bradstreet Corp (NYSE: DNB) reported Q1 EPS of $0.70, 1 cent worse than estimates. Revenues came in at $341.3 million versus the consensus of $333 million.
04/26/2005 05:15:17 PM StreetInsider Alert for PRE
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Partnerre Ltd (NYSE: PRE) reported Q1 EPS of $1.84, 5 cents worse than estimates. Revenues came in at $1.03 billion versus the consensus of $1.24 billion.
04/26/2005 05:10:30 PM StreetInsider Alert for STM
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --STMicroelectronics NV (NYSE: STM) reported Q1 EPS of $0.04, 3 cents worse than estimates. Revenues came in at $2.08 billion versus the consensus of $2.15 billion.
04/26/2005 05:10:19 PM StreetInsider Alert for AMZN
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Amazon.com Inc (Nasdaq: AMZN) CFO said its profits matched Reuters consensus. Says results shouldn't be compared to Thomson estimates.
04/26/2005 05:10:19 PM StreetInsider Alert for CNCT
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Connetics Corp (Nasdaq: CNCT) reported Q1 EPS of $0.03, 1 cent better than estimates. Revenues came in at $42.4 million versus the consensus of $43.19 million.
04/26/2005 05:05:20 PM StreetInsider Alert for BWLD
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Buffalo Wild Wings Inc (Nasdaq: BWLD) reported Q1 EPS of $0.28, 1 cent better than estimates. Revenues came in at $50.8 million versus the consensus of $51.05 million. Sees Q2 EPS of $0.15-$0.17 versus the consensus of $0.21.
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04/26/2005 05:05:18 PM StreetInsider Alert for ACE
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Ace Ltd (NYSE: ACE) reported Q1 EPS of $1.49, 6 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $3.37 billion versus the consensus of $3.40 billion.
04/26/2005 05:05:16 PM StreetInsider Alert for ENTU
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Entrust Technologies Inc (Nasdaq: ENTU) reported Q1 EPS of $0.02, 1 cent better than estimates. Revenues came in at $24.9 million versus the consensus of $23.26 million. Sees first half profit of $0.03-$0.04.
04/26/2005 05:00:24 PM StreetInsider Alert for ANSR
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --AnswerThink Inc (Nasdaq: ANSR) reported Q1 EPS of $0.01, 1 cent worse than estimates. Revenues came in at $36.9 million versus the consensus of $36.40 million.
04/26/2005 05:00:22 PM StreetInsider Alert for ACTL
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Actel Corp (Nasdaq: ACTL) reported Q1 EPS of $0.08, 2 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $44 million versus the consensus of $43.61 million.
04/26/2005 05:00:21 PM StreetInsider Alert for AD
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Advo Inc (NYSE: AD) reported Q2 EPS of $0.33, 1 cent worse than estimates. Revenues came in at $338.8 million versus the consensus of $344.51 million.
04/26/2005 05:00:20 PM StreetInsider Alert for ROL
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Rollins, Inc. (NYSE: ROL) authorized the purchase of up to 4 million additional shares of the Company's common stock. The share repurchase program announced today is in addition to the Company's existing plan to repurchase 4.5 million shares, of which 276,216 shares remain available for repurchase.
04/26/2005 05:00:19 PM StreetInsider Alert for NTES
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Netease.com Inc (Nasdaq: NTES) reported Q1 EPS of $0.53, 8 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $39.6 million versus the consensus of $35.48 million.
04/26/2005 04:55:19 PM StreetInsider Alert for RCRC
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --RC2 Corp (Nasdaq: RCRC) reported Q1 EPS of $0.37, 16 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $96.5 million versus the consensus of $95.83 million.
04/26/2005 04:55:18 PM StreetInsider Alert for MDRX
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Allscripts Healthcare Solutions Inc (Nasdaq: MDRX) reported Q1 EPS of $0.03, in-line with estimates. Revenues came in at $26.2 million versus the consensus of $26.84 million.
04/26/2005 04:55:17 PM StreetInsider Alert for CHRW
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --C.H. Robinson Worldwide Inc (Nasdaq: CHRW) reported Q1 EPS of $0.48, 6 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $1.21 billion versus the consensus of $1.17 billion.
04/26/2005 04:55:17 PM StreetInsider Alert for OMCL
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Omnicell Inc CA (Nasdaq: OMCL) reported a Q1 loss of $0.10, 9 cents worse than estimates. Revenues came in at $28.8 million versus the consensus of $29.68 million.
04/26/2005 04:50:34 PM StreetInsider Alert for SIRF
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --SiRF TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS INC (Nasdaq: SIRF) reported Q1 EPS of $0.06, in-line with estimates. Revenues came in at $27 million versus the consensus of $26.07 million.
04/26/2005 04:50:34 PM StreetInsider Alert for SOLD
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Housevalues Inc. (Nasdaq: SOLD) reported Q1 EPS of $0.11, 3 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $17.6 million versus the consensus of $15.89 million. Sees FY05 revenue of $82-$88 million versus the consensus of $72 million.
04/26/2005 04:50:27 PM StreetInsider Alert for FWRD
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Forward Air Corp (Nasdaq: FWRD) reported Q1 EPS of $0.27, in-line with estimates. Revenues came in at $69.5 million versus the consensus of $73.57 million.
04/26/2005 04:50:27 PM StreetInsider Alert for WITS
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Witness Systems Inc (Nasdaq: WITS) reported Q1 EPS of $0.13, 1 cent better than estimates. Revenues came in at $41 million versus the consensus of $40.64.
04/26/2005 04:45:20 PM StreetInsider Alert for WOOF
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --VCA Antech Inc (Nasdaq: WOOF) reported Q1 EPS of $0.21, 2 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $186.9 million versus the consensus of $183.43 million.
04/26/2005 04:45:19 PM StreetInsider Alert for MTLG
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Metrologic Instruments Inc (Nasdaq: MTLG) reported Q1 EPS of $0.17, 6 cents worse than estimates. Revenues came in at $46.9 million versus the consensus of $48.20 million.
04/26/2005 04:45:10 PM StreetInsider Alert for INSP
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --InfoSpace Inc (Nasdaq: INSP) reported Q1 EPS of $0.45, 8 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $87 million versus the consensus of $85.99 million. Sees Q2 EPS of $0.36-$0.39 versus the consensus of $0.42 and FY05 EPS of $1.75-$1.95 versus the consensus of $1.85.
04/26/2005 04:40:40 PM StreetInsider Alert for CRI
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Carter's Inc (NYSE: CRI) reported Q1 EPS of $0.46, 3 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $206.2 million versus the consensus of $203.23 million.
04/26/2005 04:40:39 PM StreetInsider Alert for SMTL
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Semitool Inc (Nasdaq: SMTL) reported Q2 EPS of $0.09, 2 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $46.3 million versus the consensus of $43 million. Sees Q3 EPS of $0.03-$0.06 versus the consensus of $0.10.
04/26/2005 04:40:33 PM StreetInsider Alert for CSGS
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --CSG Systems International Inc (Nasdaq: CSGS) reported Q1 EPS of $0.23, 6 cents better estimates. Revenues came in at $136.9 million versus the consensus of $134.09 million.
04/26/2005 04:35:20 PM StreetInsider Alert for IPAS
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --iPass Inc (Nasdaq: IPAS) reported Q1 EPS of $0.08, 1 cent better than estimates. Revenues came in at $44.1 million versus the consensus of $44.64 million.
04/26/2005 04:35:20 PM StreetInsider Alert for BCII
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Bone Care International Inc (Nasdaq: BCII) reported Q3 EPS of $0.12, 1 cent better than estimates. Revenues came in at $22 million versus the consensus of $21.08 million.
04/26/2005 04:35:19 PM StreetInsider Alert for CVTX
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --CV Therapeutics Inc (Nasdaq: CVTX) reported a Q1 loss of $1.31, 30 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $5.6 million versus the consensus of $5.85 million.
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04/26/2005 04:35:19 PM StreetInsider Alert for PHRM
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Pharmion Corp (Nasdaq: PHRM) reported Q1 EPS of $0.13, 5 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $51.7 million versus the consensus of $54.28 million.
04/26/2005 04:35:18 PM StreetInsider Alert for AMSG
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Amsurg Corporation (Nasdaq: AMSG) reported Q1 EPS of $0.29, in-line with estimates. Revenues came in at $92.3 million versus the consensus of $92.91 million.
04/26/2005 04:30:25 PM StreetInsider Alert for AFL
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --AFLAC Inc (NYSE: AFL) reported Q1 EPS of $0.66, 3 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $3.6 billion versus the consensus of $3.56 billion.
04/26/2005 04:30:16 PM StreetInsider Alert for TALK
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Talk America Holdings Inc (Nasdaq: TALK) reported Q1 EPS of $0.34, 12 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $119.8 million versus the consensus of $117.60 million.
04/26/2005 04:30:15 PM StreetInsider Alert for PLT
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Plantronics Inc (NYSE: PLT) reported Q4 EPS of $0.56, 9 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $147.8 million versus the consensus of $143.39 million.
04/26/2005 04:30:15 PM StreetInsider Alert for JNPR
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Juniper Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq: JNPR) signed definitive agreements to acquire Peribit Networks, Inc., a leader in Wide Area Network (WAN) optimization technology, and Redline Networks, Inc., a pioneer in the development of Application Front End technology. The Peribit Networks acquisition is valued at approximately $337 million in cash, stock and assumed stock options. The Redline Networks acquisition is valued at approximately $132 million in cash and assumed stock options.
04/26/2005 04:30:14 PM StreetInsider Alert for WBSN
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Websense Inc (Nasdaq: WBSN) reported Q1 EPS of $0.35, 2 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $34.2 million versus the consensus of $33.83 million.
04/26/2005 04:25:20 PM StreetInsider Alert for ATML
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Atmel Corp (Nasdaq: ATML) reported a Q1 loss of $0.09, 2 cents worse than estimates. Revenues came in at $419.8 million versus the consensus of $412.45 million.
04/26/2005 04:25:20 PM StreetInsider Alert for MANH
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Manhattan Associates, Inc (Nasdaq: MANH) reported Q1 EPS of $0.18, in-line with estimates. Revenues came in at $56.3 million versus the consensus of $54.68 million.
04/26/2005 04:25:19 PM StreetInsider Alert for ITRI
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Itron Inc (Nasdaq: ITRI) reported Q1 EPS of $0.32, 11 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $116.5 million versus the consensus of $112.89 million. Sees FY05 EPS of $1.50-$1.55 versus the consensus of $1.42.
04/26/2005 04:25:18 PM StreetInsider Alert for QSFT
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Quest Software Inc. (Nasdaq: QSFT) and Imceda Software Inc., a privately held leader in database administration and development products for SQL Server databases, announced a definitive agreement for Quest to acquire Imceda. The acquisition will significantly expand Quest Software's portfolio of products for managing SQL Server databases and marks Quest Software's entry into the database backup/recovery and security auditing markets. The acquisition is valued at approximately $61 million, of which 20 percent will be paid in shares of Quest Software Common Stock and the balance will be paid in cash.
04/26/2005 04:20:32 PM StreetInsider Alert for DGIN
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Digital Insight Corp (Nasdaq: DGIN) reported Q1 EPS of $0.19, 1 cent better than estimates. Revenues came in at $51.7 million versus the consensus of $50.49 million.
04/26/2005 04:20:31 PM StreetInsider Alert for EPIQ
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --EPIQ Systems Inc (Nasdaq: EPIQ) reported Q1 EPS of $0.21, 2 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $31.5 million versus the consensus of $27.04 million.
04/26/2005 04:20:19 PM StreetInsider Alert for NVTL
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Novatel Wireless Inc (Nasdaq: NVTL) reported Q1 EPS of $0.12, 2 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $32.3 million versus the consensus of $33.31 million.
04/26/2005 04:20:10 PM StreetInsider Alert for PNW
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Pinnacle West Capital Corp (NYSE: PNW) reported Q1 EPS of $0.27, 6 cents worse than estimates. Revenues came in at $615 million. Offering 5.3 million shares.
04/26/2005 04:15:25 PM StreetInsider Alert for GLW
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Corning Inc (NYSE: GLW) reported Q1 EPS of $0.17, 1 cent better than estimates. Revenues came in at $1.05 billion versus the consensus of $1.02 billion. Sees Q2 EPS of $0.17-$0.19 veruss the consensus of $0.15.
04/26/2005 04:15:25 PM StreetInsider Alert for HRS
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Harris Corp (NYSE: HRS) reported Q3 EPS of $0.40, 2 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $772 million versus the consensus of $765.96 million.
04/26/2005 04:15:24 PM StreetInsider Alert for SCSS
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Select Comfort Corp (Nasdaq: SCSS) reported Q1 EPS of $0.22, 3 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $172.8 million versus the consensus of $156.88 million.
04/26/2005 04:15:23 PM StreetInsider Alert for COHR
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Coherent Inc (Nasdaq: COHR) reported Q2 EPS of $0.31, 4 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $131.2 million versus the consensus of $128.74 million.
04/26/2005 04:10:43 PM StreetInsider Alert for MKSI
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --MKS Instruments Inc (Nasdaq: MKSI) reported Q1 EPS of $0.15, 5 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $127.4 million versus the consensus of $119.94 million. Sees Q2 EPS of $0.14-$0.17 versus the consensus of $0.09.
04/26/2005 04:10:43 PM StreetInsider Alert for WMGI
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Wright Medical Group Inc (Nasdaq: WMGI) reported Q1 EPS of $0.21, in-line with estimates. Revenues came in at $82.6 million versus the consensus of $82.72 million.
04/26/2005 04:10:42 PM StreetInsider Alert for SIAL
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Sigma-Aldrich Corp (Nasdaq: SIAL) reported Q1 EPS of $0.93, 1 cent better than estimates. Revenues came in at $399.8 million versus the consensus of $400.43 million.
04/26/2005 04:05:29 PM StreetInsider Alert for AMZN
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Amazon.com Inc (Nasdaq: AMZN) reported Q1 EPS of $0.18, 5 cents worse than estimates. Revenues came in at $1.9 billion versus the consensus of $1.90 billion.
04/26/2005 04:05:29 PM StreetInsider Alert for ABGX
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Abgenix, Inc (Nasdaq: ABGX) reported a Q1 loss of $0.48, 1 cent worse than estimates. Revenues came in at $2.7 million versus the consensus of $4.17 million.
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04/26/2005 03:05:21 PM StreetInsider Alert for CAFI
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Camco Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: CAFI) said its board approved another buy-back program in which the company may repurchase up to 5% of its outstanding common stock. Currently, Camco Financial has approximately 7.68 million common shares outstanding.
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ZBRA 50 Day Alert -- Zebra Tech notches new session high, testing 50 day ema at 48.11, 50 sma at 48.23 (48.12 +0.31) -- Technical --
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04/26/2005 01:50:14 PM StreetInsider Alert for ZIXI
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Zix Corporation (Nasdaq: ZIXI) announced that Northeast Georgia Health System has renewed its three-year contract for the Dr. Chart online order entry and results reporting service. ______
--Mixed earnings reports and feeble confidence data are sending the U.S. markets (Dow -31, Nasdaq -8, and S&P -2.4) lower mid-day as oil heads under $54 a barrel.
Crossing the wires today, IBM (+2%) announced it increased its dividend by 11% to $0.20/shr and a $5B buyback of its common shares as analysts are expecting the company to cut jobs in the future.
X reported quarterly net income of $455M, up $0.47 from a year earlier as European and tubular-products segments posted record income.
BA announced that Air India will purchase 50 new passenger jets from the plane maker valued at $6B. Higher energy prices helped BP establish a 1Q net profit rise to $6.6B from 4.9B and
DNA announced that Phase III studies show that Herceptin plus chemotherapy reduces the risk of cancer returning.
SINT: Q1 Results 28c vs 27c; Beats 27c Est; Wachovia Cuts to Mkt Perform from Outperform-10% >
HYDL: Q1 Results 63c vs 34c; Beats 62c EstEarnings ______
04/26/2005 01:45:49 PM StreetInsider Alert for CCE
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Coca-Cola Enterprises (NYSE: CCE) announced changes to its senior management team, including the retirement of Chief Operating Officer G. David Van Houten, Jr., the appointment of Shaun B. Higgins to president, European Group, and the naming of William W. Douglas as chief financial officer.
04/26/2005 01:30:25 PM StreetInsider Alert for AXP
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --American Express Co (NYSE: AXP) reports Q1 earnings of $0.75 per share, in-line with estimates. Reveneus of $7.6 billion versus the consensus of $7.55 billion.
04/26/2005 01:30:24 PM StreetInsider Alert for DJ:INDU
Silicon Laboratories Inc (Nasdaq: SLAB) 14.90% LOWER; warned for Q2. In addition, the CFO resigned, and C.E. Unterberg Towbin downgraded the stock.
Building Materials Holding Corporation (Nasdaq: BMHC) 14.06% HIGHER; Q1 sales increased 37% to $572.9 million and earings for the quarter were $1.47 per diluted share, compared to $0.31 per diluted share for the first quarter of 2004.
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04/26/2005 12:40:13 PM StreetInsider Alert for CY
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Cypress Semiconductor Corp. (NYSE: CY) announced that LSI Logic Corp (NYSE: LSI) is offering a Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) software development kit (SDK) based on Cypress's award-winning Programmable System-on-Chip mixed-signal array devices and programming software. ______
04/26/2005 12:20:28 PM StreetInsider Alert for UWN
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Nevada Gold & Casinos, Inc. (AMEX: UWN) acquired Colorado Grande Casino-Cripple Creek for $6.5 million from The Isle of Capri-Black Hawk LLC, a joint venture in which Nevada Gold owns 43% and Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. (Nasdaq: ISLE) owns 57%.
04/26/2005 12:15:43 PM StreetInsider Alert for MCO
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Moody's Corporation (NYSE: MCO) elected Raymond W. McDaniel, Jr. as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Moody's Corporation at a meeting today. Mr. McDaniel, age 47, succeeds John Rutherfurd, Jr., age 65, who, as planned, retired as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Moody's Corporation following the company's annual shareholders' meeting held earlier today.
04/26/2005 12:00:32 PM StreetInsider Alert for MCEL
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Millennium Cell Inc. (NASDAQ: MCEL) completed a $10 million private placement of its Series C convertible preferred stock and warrants based on a 25% coverage ratio. The three-year Series C Preferred provides for cumulative dividends at 7% per annum and has a stated conversion price of $2 per share, which is adjustable under certain conditions. The warrants issued with the preferred have an exercise price of $2 per share and also have a term of three years.
04/26/2005 11:25:16 AM StreetInsider Alert for STMP
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Stamps.com (Nasdaq: STMP) is 18% higher in mid-day action after the company announced the return of PhotoStamps, the popular form of postage that allows consumers to turn their digital photos, designs or images into valid U.S. postage. PhotoStamps is expected to be available under authorization of the U.S. Postal Service for a year-long market test beginning May 17, 2005.
04/26/2005 11:05:15 AM StreetInsider Alert for BRL
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Barr Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NYSE: BRL) said the FDA has issued a Not Approvable letter for Duramed Pharmaceuticals, Inc.'s New Drug Application for Bijuva Cream. Duramed is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Barr. The Company is working with FDA to resolve the outstanding issues on the Bijuva application as soon as is practical. Once approved, the Company intends to market Bijuva for the treatment of moderate to severe symptoms of vulvar and vaginal atrophy associated with menopause.
04/26/2005 10:50:24 AM StreetInsider Alert for VFC
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --VF Corp (NYSE: VFC) reports Q1 earnings of $1.07 per share, 5 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $1.56 billion versus the consensus of $1.55 billion.
04/26/2005 10:35:07 AM StreetInsider Alert for DJ:INDU
Genentech, Inc. (NYSE: DNA) 5.83% HIGHER; announced that two Phase III trials of Herceptin were stopped early after a preliminary joint interim analysis demonstrated an improvement in the primary endpoint of disease-free survival and in the secondary endpoint of overall survival for women with early-stage breast cancer.
04/26/2005 10:10:09 AM StreetInsider Alert for X
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --United States Steel Corp (NYSE: X) raises its quarterly divided to $0.10 per share, an increase of 2 cents per share.
04/26/2005 10:00:22 AM StreetInsider Alert for CYME
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Cytomedix, Inc. (OTCBB: CYME) announced that Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE: MDT) has agreed to settle a patent dispute and has been granted a license for its key 'Knighton' patent for all applications of its autologous platelet releasate therapy. Cytomedix indicated that it expects to receive significant revenues over the life of the patent as a result of this licensing agreement. This agreement represents settlement of a suit that Cytomedix had filed against Medtronic, which will now be dismissed.
04/26/2005 10:00:20 AM StreetInsider Alert for WRLD
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --World Acceptance (Nasdaq: WRLD) reports Q4 earnings of $0.73 per share, 1 cent better than estimates. Revenues came in at $60.4 million versus the consensus of $61.28 million.
04/26/2005 09:55:16 AM StreetInsider Alert for ACW
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Today's 11 million share IPO for Accuride Corporation (NYSE: ACW) is open for trading. The stock is trading at $9.17 after pricing at $9. Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. and UBS Securities LLC are serving as joint book-running managers of the offering. Robert W. Baird & Co. Incorporated and Bear, Stearns & Co. Inc. are acting as co-managers of the offering.
Accuride Corporation is one of the largest and most diversified manufacturers and suppliers of commercial vehicle components in North America.
04/26/2005 09:45:19 AM StreetInsider Alert for IDA
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --A.G. Edwards initiated coverage on Idacorp, Inc. (NYSE: IDA) with a Hold rating. The firm's primary concern is the impact of the ongoing drought in the Pacific Northwest.
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04/26/2005 09:45:18 AM StreetInsider Alert for BAX
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --KeyBanc initiated coverage on Baxter International Inc (NYSE: BAX) with an Aggressive Buy rating; $45.00 price target. The firm believes BAX can implement changes to bring EPS growth into the mid teens and that valuation fails to discount this growth.
04/26/2005 09:45:06 AM StreetInsider Alert for STE
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --KeyBanc initiated coverage on Steris Corporation (NYSE: STE) with a Hold rating. The firm believes EPS forecasts could be conservative if STE is successful in the sale of its life science operations.
04/26/2005 09:40:16 AM StreetInsider Alert for IBM
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --IBM (NYSE: IBM) authorized $5.0 billion in additional funds for use in its stock repurchase program. Also raises quarterly cash dividend 11% to $.20 per common share.
04/26/2005 09:35:13 AM StreetInsider Alert for ISRG
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (Nasdaq: ISRG) announced that FDA clearance has been granted for use of the da Vinci Surgical System to perform gynecological laparoscopic procedures.
04/26/2005 09:35:09 AM StreetInsider Alert for ABMC
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --American Bio Medica Corporation (NASDAQ: ABMC) announced that they have received a contract from the Mexican Army to supply them with the Company's Rapid TEC product through ABMC's authorized distributor, Devor Diagnostics SA de CV. To obtain this contract, the Company's Rapid TEC product was evaluated against a number of competitive products and chosen due to its accuracy, user friendliness and cost effectiveness. The Rapid TEC product contains one individual drug-testing strip that includes the chemistry to detect more than one class of drug. The Company has already begun shipping product under this contract, the first order of which was for 52,000 units. The Mexican Army will be using ABMC's products to test new recruits and those individuals receiving promotions.
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04/26/2005 09:25:24 AM StreetInsider Alert for LIFC
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --LifeCell Corp (Nasdaq: LIFC) reports Q1 earnings of $0.07 per share,3 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $19.9 million versus the consensus of $17.6 million. Sees FY05 EPS of $0.27-0.31 versus the consensus of $0.23.
04/26/2005 09:25:23 AM StreetInsider Alert for PNR
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Janney Montgomery Scott upgraded Pentair, Inc. (NYSE: PNR) from Neutral to Buy; $47.00 price target. The firm has raised its outlook on the stock due to PNR's strong report.
04/26/2005 09:25:22 AM StreetInsider Alert for GNSS
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --C.E. Unterberg Towbin upgraded Genesis Microchip, Incorporated DE (Nasdaq: GNSS) from Market Perform to Buy; $17.00 prce target. The firm has increased conviction in GNSS's monitor business based on the LCD business.
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04/26/2005 09:20:21 AM StreetInsider Alert for MIPS
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --B. Riley upgraded MIPS Technologies Inc (Nasdaq: MIPS) from Hold to Buy.
04/26/2005 09:20:21 AM StreetInsider Alert for MSPD
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Pacific Growth downgraded Mindspeed Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: MSPD) from Over Weight to Equal Weight. The firm is downgrading MSPD based on profitability push out but believes investors with a long-term horizon will could be rewarded.
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04/26/2005 09:15:22 AM StreetInsider Alert for BC
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Brunswick Corp (NYSE: BC) reported Q1 EPS of $0.64, 4 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $1.04 billion versus the consensus of $1.38 billion.
04/26/2005 09:15:22 AM StreetInsider Alert for IDNX
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --JP Morgan upgrades Identix (Nasdaq: IDNX) from 'underweight' to 'neutral.
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04/26/2005 09:10:19 AM StreetInsider Alert for OFIX
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Orthofix International NV (NASDAQ: OFIX) announced that it has entered into an agreement with Berkeley Advanced Biomaterials, Inc. (BAB) wherein Orthofix will market and distribute an FDA-cleared line of bone repair resorbable biomaterials engineered by BAB for trauma and reconstruction applications.
Under the agreement, Orthofix will market and sell this line of BAB resorbable biomaterials that will be packaged for Orthofix as granules, blocks, moldable putty and putty-injection kits. This line of osteoconductive bone scaffold biomaterials based on nanocrystalline hydroxyapatite technology is engineered to resorb quickly, thereby allowing bone to remodel rapidly.
04/26/2005 09:10:18 AM StreetInsider Alert for GNBT
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Generex Biotechnology Corp. (Nasdaq: GNBT) announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Antigen Express, has received Australian Patent No. 778115 titled "Hybrid Peptides Modulate the Immune Response." Antigen Express is designing and testing such vaccine peptides for the control of cancer and infectious diseases with a particular focus on the pandemic H5N1 influenza, which has been reported in South East Asia.
04/26/2005 09:10:17 AM StreetInsider Alert for VZ
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Verizon (NYSE: VZ) announced a long-term affiliation agreement with Showtime Networks Inc. for its premium movie services. Under the agreement, Verizon will carry 11 Showtime Networks channels on Verizon FiOS TV when it launches later this year. The programming includes Showtime, The Movie Channel and Flix brands plus high definition and video-on-demand programming.
04/26/2005 09:10:17 AM StreetInsider Alert for FLWS
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Stanford Group initiates coverage on 1-800-Flowers.com Inc (Nasdaq: FLWS) with a 'buy' rating and $9 price target.
04/26/2005 09:10:13 AM StreetInsider Alert for VTAL
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Vital Images, Inc. (Nasdaq: VTAL) and R2 Technology, Inc. have signed a three-year sales and marketing agreement. The companies will jointly sell R2 Technology's ImageChecker CT Lung CAD software integrated into Vital Images' recently released CT Lung visualization option. This new agreement will create a technology solution that combines Vital Images' core competency of advanced visualization with R2's core competency of CAD. Additionally, the new agreement will allow for closer collaboration with sales and marketing.
04/26/2005 09:05:41 AM StreetInsider Alert for GTK
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --GTECH Holdings Corporation (NYSE: GTK) announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, GTECH Global Services Corporation, has entered into an agreement to acquire the operation and management rights of The Barbados Lottery. GTECH will become the exclusive central system and services supplier to The Barbados Lottery, which is now comprised of the Barbados Olympic Association, the Barbados Cricket Association, the Barbados Turf Club, and the National Sports Council, under an 18-year agreement commencing at the closing, which is expected in May 2005.
04/26/2005 09:05:40 AM StreetInsider Alert for NFLD
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Harris Nesbitt Gerard initiated coverage on Northfield Laboratories, Inc. (Nasdaq: NFLD) with a Neutral rating; $12.00 price target. According to the firm, NFLD's single product is PolyHeme, a blood substitute. They see upside to estimates if: PolyHeme completes larger trials that broaden its label, commercialization in international markets by partner PFE, and military use by the Department of Defense.
04/26/2005 09:05:40 AM StreetInsider Alert for CNCT
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Harris Nesbitt Gerard initiated coverage on Connetics Corporation (Nasdaq: CNCT) with a Neutral rating; $27.00 price target. The firm views Soriatane as a drag on earnings because its label puts it in a bad position to compete against other drugs. They also noted that a generic competitor could affect EPS approximately $0.60 or 40% of earnings in 2007. They think the most important upcoming catalyst within the next couple of months is the PDUFA Date of June 25th for Velac, which is viewed as $100M opportunity.
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04/26/2005 09:00:24 AM StreetInsider Alert for COST
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Banc of America initiated coverage on Costco Wholesale Corp (Nasdaq: COST) with a Neutral rating; $43.00 price target. The firm based their Neutral rating on valuation.
04/26/2005 09:00:23 AM StreetInsider Alert for MU
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Moors & Cabot upgraded Micron Technology Inc (NYSE: MU) from Hold to Buy; target price increased from $10.00 to $13.00. According to the firm, MSFT's Longhorn update at WinHEC in Seattle yesterday suggests to them that DRAM content may go up substantially in the coming year as PC OEMs prepare for this next generation launch.
04/26/2005 09:00:22 AM StreetInsider Alert for MESA
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Mesa Air (Nasdaq: MESA) reports Q2 earnings of $0.28 per share, 2 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $263.8 million versus the consensus of $286.3 million. Also authorized a repurchase up to an additional 1 million of the outstanding shares of its common stock.
04/26/2005 09:00:21 AM StreetInsider Alert for SLAB
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --C.E. Unterberg Towbin downgraded Silicon Laboratories Incorporated (Nasdaq: SLAB) from Buy to Market Perform. The firm is cautious on the mgmt shakeup and 2H05 outlook for wireless.
04/26/2005 09:00:11 AM StreetInsider Alert for PVN
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Raymond James upgraded Providian Financial Corporation (NYSE: PVN) from Market Perform to Outperform; $20.50 price target. The firm believes current valuation and earnings power warrant their upgrade. Soleil Securities Corporation upgraded the stock from Hold to Outperform. Fulcrum Global upgraded the stock from Neutral to Buy; $19.00 price target. According to the firm, PVN reported an in line Qtr including flat sequential loan growth and continued credit quality improvement. They have also raised estimates due to the significant improvement in credit quality an the lack of seasonal attrition seen at PVN's peers.
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04/26/2005 08:55:10 AM StreetInsider Alert for DRIV
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Digital River, Inc. (NASDAQ: DRIV) announced it is providing the e-commerce infrastructure for the new Adobe (NYSE: ADBE) Stock Photos service.
04/26/2005 08:55:07 AM StreetInsider Alert for TKLC
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Tekelec (Nasdaq: TKLC) announced a contract with Indiana Fiber Network to deploy the EAGLE 5 Signaling Applications System. With the addition of the Tekelec platform, IFN will be able to deliver signaling system 7 functionality and its related benefits such as increased reliability for call control and network security to its 19 operator customers statewide.
04/26/2005 08:55:06 AM StreetInsider Alert for EYE
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --VISX Inc (NYSE: EYE) reported Q1 EPS of $0.29, 2 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $51.3 million versus the consensus of $49.8 million.
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04/26/2005 08:50:25 AM StreetInsider Alert for HLT
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Hilton Hotels Corp (NYSE: HLT) reported Q1 EPS of $0.15, 2 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $1.08 billion versus the consensus of $1.07 billion. Sees FY05 EPS of $0.78-$0.80 versus the consensus of $0.74.
04/26/2005 08:50:25 AM StreetInsider Alert for WWY
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --WM Wrigley Jr Co (NYSE: WWY) reports Q1 earnings of $0.58 per share, 5 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $950.4 million versus the consensus of $930.1 million.
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04/26/2005 08:45:26 AM StreetInsider Alert for CCBI
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Moors & Cabot downgraded Commercial Capital Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: CCBI) from Buy to Neutral.
04/26/2005 08:45:26 AM StreetInsider Alert for ESV
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Ensco (NYSE: ESV) reports Q1 earnings of $0.27 per share, 3 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $217 million versus the consensus fo $215.7 million.
04/26/2005 08:45:25 AM StreetInsider Alert for INSM
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Insmed Incorporated (Nasdaq: INSM) initiated a Phase II clinical trial examining the therapeutic benefit of treating Type A Extreme Insulin Resistance with SomatoKine®, the Company's proprietary once daily IGF-I therapy.
04/26/2005 08:45:25 AM StreetInsider Alert for EGN
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Banc of America initiated coverage on Energen Corporation (NYSE: EGN) with a Neutral rating; $67.00 price target. The firm's main concern is the company's modest drilling inventory.
04/26/2005 08:45:24 AM StreetInsider Alert for IVX
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --IVAX Corporation (AMEX: IVX) received final approval from the FDA for its Abbreviated New Drug Application for clozapine tablets USP, 50 mg. Clozapine is the generic equivalent of Clozaril which is marketed by Novartis (NYSE: NVS) and used in the treatment of schizophrenia.
04/26/2005 08:45:11 AM StreetInsider Alert for STJ
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Jefferies Group initiated coverage on St. Jude Medical Inc (NYSE: STJ) with a Hold rating. The firm's rating is based on valuation.
04/26/2005 08:45:10 AM StreetInsider Alert for AVY
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Avery Dennison (NYSE: AVY) reports Q1 earnings of $0.61 per share, 1 cent worse than estimates. Revenues came in at $1.35 billion versus the consensus of $1.34 billion. Sees FY05 EPS of $2.85-3.15, versus prior guidance of $3.15-$3.50 and the consensus of $3.05.
04/26/2005 08:45:10 AM StreetInsider Alert for AVX
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --AVX Corp (NYSE: AVX) reported Q4 EPS of $0.03, 2 cents worse than estimates. Revenues came in at $306 million versus the consensus of $311.7 million.
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04/26/2005 08:40:15 AM StreetInsider Alert for MGG
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --MGM MIRAGE (NYSE: MGG) which currently trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol MGG, has announced that it will change its trading symbol to MGM. The change will become effective at the start of trading on Monday, May 2, 2005.
04/26/2005 08:40:15 AM StreetInsider Alert for HBAN
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Ryan Beck upgraded Huntington Bancshares Inc (Nasdaq: HBAN) from Underperform to Market Perform; $25.00 price target. The firm raised their outlook on the stock believing the company is one step closer to resolving its regulatory woes.
04/26/2005 08:40:14 AM StreetInsider Alert for GENZ
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Genzyme Corp. (Nasdaq: GENZ) completed a planned analysis of interim data from its pivotal clinical trial of Myozyme, which is being studied for the treatment of Pompe disease. The interim analysis was included in the trial's protocol to allow for the potential expedited submission of a biologics license application. It found that the trial has already met one of its key secondary efficacy endpoints and that there is a high probability the study will meet its primary efficacy endpoint upon completion.
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04/26/2005 08:35:18 AM StreetInsider Alert for TSM
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Lehman Brothers upgraded Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd (NYSE: TSM) from Equal-weight to Overweight. The firm is upgrading TSM due to the success of the 300mn operation. Lehman expects better unit shipment growth & ASP improvement in Q3 and deserves a re-rating due to proven success in migrating to 12 inch.
04/26/2005 08:35:18 AM StreetInsider Alert for COGT
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Needham upgraded Cogent, Inc. (Nasdaq: COGT) from Hold to Buy.
04/26/2005 08:35:17 AM StreetInsider Alert for CKP
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Checkpoint Systems (NYSE: CKP) reports Q1 earnings of $0.14 per share, 2 cents worse than estimates. Revenues came in at $182.2 million versus the consensus of $192 million. Still sees FY05 EPS of $1.15-$1.25 versus the consensus of $1.12.
04/26/2005 08:35:17 AM StreetInsider Alert for TIN
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Deutsche Bank upgraded Temple-Inland Inc (NYSE: TIN) from Hold to Buy.
04/26/2005 08:35:16 AM StreetInsider Alert for TCB
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Salomon Smith Barney downgraded TCF Financial Corporation (NYSE: TCB) from Buy to Hold; taregt price decreased from $32.00 to $26.00. The firm downgraded the stock based on lower deposit fees. They see .10 risk to Street estimates. They have lowered their 2005 eps est to $1.85 from $2.05 and 2006 to $2.05 from $2.27.
04/26/2005 08:35:12 AM StreetInsider Alert for UHT
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Merrill Lynch upgraded Universal Health Realty Income Trust (NYSE: UHT) from Neutral to Buy; $34.00 price target. The firm believes there is significant value in UHT's REIT portfolio that could be unlocked through the emergence of an unsolicited bid.
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04/26/2005 08:30:31 AM StreetInsider Alert for LAD
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Lithia Motors (NYSE: LAD) reports Q1 earnings of $0.52 per share, 10 cents better than the estimates. Rvenues came in at $670.8 million versus the consensus of $652.2 million. Sees Q2 EPS of $0.59-$0.61 versus the consensus of $0.57. Sees FY05 EPS of $2.41-$2.49 versus the consensus of $2.22.
04/26/2005 08:30:30 AM StreetInsider Alert for EQR
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Equity Residential (NYSE: EQR) reported Q1 EPS of $0.53, 4 cents worse than estimates. Revenues came in at $488.5 million versus the consensus of $487.7 million.
04/26/2005 08:30:30 AM StreetInsider Alert for AXE
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Anixter (NYSE: AXE) reports Q1 earnings of $0.51 per share, 4 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $876.5 million versus the consensus of $848.5 million.
04/26/2005 08:30:18 AM StreetInsider Alert for LVLT
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Level 3 Communications, Inc (Nasdaq: LVLT) reported a Q1 loss of $$0.11, 9 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $1.01 billion versus the consensus of $931 million.
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04/26/2005 08:25:10 AM StreetInsider Alert for X
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --United States Steel Corp (NYSE: X) reported Q1 EPS of $3.03, 66 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $3.76 billion versus the consensus of $3.7 billion.
04/26/2005 08:25:09 AM StreetInsider Alert for VECO
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Veeco Instruments (Nasdaq: VECO) reports Q1 earnings of $0.01 per share, in-line with estimates. Revenues came in at $93.9 million versus the consensus of $89.6 million. Sees Q2 EPS of $0.04-$0.07 versus the consensus of $0.07.
04/26/2005 08:20:17 AM StreetInsider Alert for EHP
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Legg Mason upgraded Eagle Hospitality Properties Trust Inc. (NYSE: EHP) from Hold to Buy; $10.50 price target. The firm based their upgrade on valuation of the stock.
04/26/2005 08:20:17 AM StreetInsider Alert for DBRN
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --JP Morgan initiated coverage on Dress Barn Inc., The (Nasdaq: DBRN) with an Overweight rating. The firm believes fundamentals are improving at the core Dress Barn division and that integration of Maurices will create a new leg of growth.
04/26/2005 08:20:16 AM StreetInsider Alert for FUL
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --JP Morgan upgraded H.B. Fuller Company (NYSE: FUL) from Neutral to Overweight. The firm believes FUL profitability may have hit a cyclical low point in terms of raw materials pricing and that adhesive price trends have improved sharply.
04/26/2005 08:20:15 AM StreetInsider Alert for EAT
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Brinker (NYSE: EAT) reports Q3 earnings of $0.59 per share, 1 cent better than estimates. Revenues came in at $1.01 billion versus the consensus of $1 billion. Sees Q4 EPS of $0.66-$0.68 versus the consensus of $0.67 and FY05 EPS of $2.07-$2.09 versus the consensus of $2.09 consensus
04/26/2005 08:15:28 AM StreetInsider Alert for LQI
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Deutsche Bank initiated coverage on La Quinta Corporation (NYSE: LQI) with a Buy rating; $11.00 price target. The firm believes LQI's midscale momentum is under-appreciated and sees upside to Street estimates. They also noted that LQI appears to be firing on all cylinders operationally and building brand awareness
04/26/2005 08:15:28 AM StreetInsider Alert for RYN
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Rayonier Inc (NYSE: RYN) reports Q1 earnings of $0.48 per share, 8 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $286.4 million versus the consensus of $292.9 million.
04/26/2005 08:15:27 AM StreetInsider Alert for SGY
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Bear Stearns upgraded Stone Energy Corporation (NYSE: SGY) from Underperform to Peer Perform. The firm believes management is taking the right steps to retool and refocus the company.
04/26/2005 08:15:26 AM StreetInsider Alert for PCAR
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --PACCAR (Nasdaq: PCAR) reports Q1 earnings of $1.56 per share, 7 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $3.15 billion versus the consensus of $3.08 billion.
04/26/2005 08:15:25 AM StreetInsider Alert for FPFC
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Friedman Billings upgraded First Place Financial Corp (Nasdaq: FPFC) from Market Perform to Outperform; $23.00 price target. The firm based their upgrade on FPFC's strong earnings momentum and compelling valuation. They are now becoming increasingly attracted to FPFC's transition from a traditional thrift to a commercial bank ever since the company improved its balance sheet and geographic footprint with the acquisition of Franklin Bank in May 2004, and feel the stock is currently trading at an attractive entry point.
04/26/2005 08:15:24 AM StreetInsider Alert for CFC
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Countrywide (NYSE: CFC) reports Q1 earnings of $1.13 per share, 13 cents better than estimates. Sees FY05 EPS of $3.60-$4.60 versus the consensus of $3.93.
04/26/2005 08:15:23 AM StreetInsider Alert for SINT
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Wachovia Securities downgraded SI International Inc (Nasdaq: SINT) from Outperform to Market Perform. The firm based their downgrade on Q2 guidance and valuation. Their estimates for FY05 revs were lowered to $385M from $388M and their valuation range went down to $25-$29 from $27-$32.
04/26/2005 08:10:19 AM StreetInsider Alert for MHS
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Medco Health (NYSE: MHS) reports Q1 earnings of $0.57 per share, 1 cent better than estimates. Revenues came in at $8.74 billion versus the consensus of $8.88 billion. Sees FY05 EPS of $2.33-$2.42 versus the consensus of $2.39.
04/26/2005 08:10:09 AM StreetInsider Alert for CVC
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Jefferies Group initiated coverage on Cablevision NY Group, Inc. (NYSE: CVC) with a Buy rating; $34.00 price target. The firm believes CVC owns & operates some of the best cable and entertainment properties in the country. They also feel the shares trade at a significant discount due to family control and the recently publicized unrest.
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04/26/2005 08:10:09 AM StreetInsider Alert for TPX
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Tempur-Pedic International Inc. (NYSE: TPX) has been informed by Friedman, Fleischer & Lowe, LLC that FFL has made a partial distribution to its partners of a total of 7 million shares of Tempur-Pedic International common stock.
04/26/2005 08:10:08 AM StreetInsider Alert for MRO
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Bear Stearns upgraded Marathon Oil Corporation (NYSE: MRO) from Peer Perform to Outperform; target price increased from $55.00 to $60.00. The firm believes there is a higher implied value on the company's refining assets following the VLO and PCO merger.
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04/26/2005 08:05:14 AM StreetInsider Alert for WLL
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --RBC Capital Markets upgraded Whiting Petroleum Corp (NYSE: WLL) from Sector Perform to Outperform. In the firm's opinion, valuation is compelling and sees several catalysts over the next several months.
04/26/2005 08:05:13 AM StreetInsider Alert for INTX
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Deutsche Bank downgraded Intersections, Inc. (Nasdaq: INTX) from Buy to Hold; target price decreased from $25.00 to $9.00. The firm lowered their stance on the stock due to weak results. In addition, they noted that INTX reported poor Q1 results and reduced guidance. Salomon Smith Barney sowngraded the stock from Buy to Hold. The firm is concerned on INTX's future growth prospects, heightened business risks, and impaired cash flow.
04/26/2005 08:01:30 AM StreetInsider Alert for CPHD
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Cepheid (Nasdaq: CPHD) announced a collaboration between Cepheid and the Department of Defense (DOD)/Walter Reed Army Institute of Research to produce a rapid, Real-Time PCR custom reagent to detect Leishmaniasis on Cepheid's SmartCycler System using Cepheid's proprietary bead technology.
04/26/2005 08:01:29 AM StreetInsider Alert for ALB
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Albemarle (NYSE: ALB) reports Q1 earnings of $0.54 per share, 9 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $510 million versus the consensus of $462 million.
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04/26/2005 08:01:29 AM StreetInsider Alert for AGR.A
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Agere Systems (NYSE: AGR.a) reports Q2 earnings of $0.00 (breakeven), 1 cent better than estimates. Q2 revenues were $417 million, higher than analysts estimates of $410.44 million.
04/26/2005 08:01:25 AM StreetInsider Alert for MHP
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --McGraw-Hill (NYSE: MHP) reports Q1 earnings of $0.41 per share, 6 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $1.03 billion versus the consensus fo $1 billion.
04/26/2005 08:01:24 AM StreetInsider Alert for CRA
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Celera Genomics (NYSE: CRA) reports a Q3 loss of $0.29 per share, 3 cents better than estimates. Q3 revenues were $8.2 million, higher than analysts estimates of $6.5 million.
04/26/2005 08:01:23 AM StreetInsider Alert for OXY
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Occidental Petro (NYSE: OXY) reports Q1 earnings of $2.16 per share, ex-items, 17 cents better than estimates.
04/26/2005 08:01:23 AM StreetInsider Alert for ICLR
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Goldman Sachs downgrades ICON plc (Nasdaq: ICLR) from 'in-line' to 'underperform'.
04/26/2005 08:01:22 AM StreetInsider Alert for WAT
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Waters (NYSE: WAT) reports Q1 earnings of $0.38 per share, 2 cents better than estimates. Q1 revenues were $268.3 million, higher than analysts estimates of $263.56 million.
04/26/2005 08:01:21 AM StreetInsider Alert for TTN
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --The Titan Corporation (NYSE: TTN) said the U.S. Navy's Naval Sea Systems Command has awarded the company a competitively-won $29.1 million, with options if exercised, Landing Craft Air Cushion Service Life Extension Program contract.
04/26/2005 08:01:21 AM StreetInsider Alert for PRXL
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Goldman Sachs upgrades Parexel Int'l (Nasdaq: PRXL) from Underperform to In-Line on better risk/reward outlook.
04/26/2005 08:01:20 AM StreetInsider Alert for BJS
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --BJ Services (NYSE: BJS) reports Q2 earnings of $0.66 per share, 4 cents better than estimates. Q2 revenues were $796 million, higher than analysts estimates of $766.15 million. BJS reaffirms Q3 earnings outlook.
04/26/2005 08:01:19 AM StreetInsider Alert for LMT
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Lockheed Martin Corp (NYSE: LMT) reports Q1 earnings of $0.83 per share, 8 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $8.49 billion versus the consensus of $8.75 billion. Sees FY05 EPS of $3.35-$3.55, versus the consensus of $3.34.
04/26/2005 08:01:19 AM StreetInsider Alert for COH
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Coach (NYSE: COH) reports Q3 earnings of $0.23 per share, 1 cent better than estimates. Q3 revenues were $415.9 million, higher than analysts estimates of $400.27 million. COH guides higher for Q4 earnings and revenues.
04/26/2005 08:01:18 AM StreetInsider Alert for VIGN
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Vignette (Nasdaq: VIGN) reports Q1 earnings of $0.01 per share, 1 cent better than estimates. Revenues came in at $45.7 million versus the consensus of $45.1 million.
04/26/2005 08:01:14 AM StreetInsider Alert for ETR
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Credit Suiss FB downgrades Entergy (NYSE: ETR) from Outperform to Neutral on valuation-Price target $74.
04/26/2005 08:01:11 AM StreetInsider Alert for ANT
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Anteon International Corporation (NYSE: ANT) has been awarded a contract by the General Services Administration Public Building Service Chief Information Officer to provide full IT systems life cycle support. Anteon is one of three awardees selected by GSA PBS on this $150 million five-year Blanket Purchase Agreement contract.
04/26/2005 08:01:08 AM StreetInsider Alert for VVUS
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --RBC Capital Markets upgrades Vivus (Nasdaq: VVUS) from Sector Perform to Outperform on positive data report.
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04/26/2005 08:01:06 AM StreetInsider Alert for TASR
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --TASER International, Inc. (Nasdaq: TASR) has assembled a working group of more than 240 representatives of law enforcement, academia, the medical community, community groups and several branches of the U.S. military to initiate a comprehensive, international dialogue on use-of-force policy as it relates to non-lethal weapons.
04/26/2005 08:01:05 AM StreetInsider Alert for MSO
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Martha Stewart (NYSE: MSO) reports Q1 loss of $0.37 per share, 8 cents worse than estimates. Revenues came in at $38.7 million versus the consensus of $37.9 million.
04/26/2005 08:01:05 AM StreetInsider Alert for LXK
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Lexmark (NYSE: LXK) reports Q1 earnings of $0.99 per share, 4 cents worse than estimates. Q1 revenues were $1.36 billion, lower than analysts estimates of $1.38 billion. LXK reaffirms Q2 earnings outlook.
04/26/2005 08:01:04 AM StreetInsider Alert for MKTY
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Smith Barney upgrades Mechanical Tech (Nasdaq: MKTY) from 'hold' to 'buy', says recent pullback provide an opportunity.
04/26/2005 08:01:04 AM StreetInsider Alert for DD
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --DuPont (NYSE: DD) reports Q1 earnings of $0.96 per share, 5 cents worse than estimates. Q1 revenues were $7.4 billion, lower than analysts estimates of $7.71 billion. DD reaffirms full-year earnings outlook.
04/26/2005 08:00:50 AM StreetInsider Alert for ATRS
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Wachovia Securities downgrades Altiris (Nasdaq: ATRS) from Outperform to Market Perform after disappointing Q1 results.
04/26/2005 08:00:50 AM StreetInsider Alert for OSCI
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Harris Nesbitt Gerard initiates coverage on Oscient Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: OSCI) with an 'outperform' rating and $6.50 price target.
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04/26/2005 08:00:49 AM StreetInsider Alert for ASN
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Archstone (NYSE: ASN) reports Q1 earnings of $0.46 per share, 1 cent better than estimates.
04/26/2005 08:00:49 AM StreetInsider Alert for PECS
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Nortel (NYSE: NT) announced a definitive agreement that Nortel's U.S. subsidiary, Nortel Networks Inc., will acquire Virginia-based PEC Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: PECS), a leading government IT services firm, and create U.S.-based Nortel PEC Solutions to provide mission-critical solutions for U.S. federal, state and local government customers. NNI will acquire PEC for an estimated US$448 million (net of cash acquired) through a cash tender offer for all of the outstanding shares of PEC at US$15.50 per share. Nortel expects the acquisition to be earnings per share neutral in 2005 and accretive thereafter.
04/26/2005 08:00:48 AM StreetInsider Alert for ALTR
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --UBS Securities upgrades Altera (Nasdaq: ALTR) from Neutral to Buy after Q1 earnings results-Price target $25.
04/26/2005 08:00:47 AM StreetInsider Alert for HANA
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Goldman Sachs upgrades Hanaro Telecom (Nasdaq: HANA) from 'in-line to 'outperform', saying recent dip is unwarranted and creates a buying opportunity.
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04/26/2005 08:00:47 AM StreetInsider Alert for CME
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Chicago Mercantile Exchange Holdings (NYSE: CME) reports Q1 earnings of $2.04 per share, 11 cents better than estimates. Q1 revenues were $214.2 million, higher than analysts estimates of $211.63 million.
04/26/2005 08:00:45 AM StreetInsider Alert for MSTR
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Deutsche Bank upgrades MicroStrategy (Nasdaq: MSTR) from Sell to Hold, saying lowered outlook may be obtainable.
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04/26/2005 08:00:45 AM StreetInsider Alert for IBM
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --IBM (NYSE: IBM) announced that it will acquire Houston-based, Healthlink Incorporated, the nation's foremost healthcare process improvement and information technology consulting services company.
04/26/2005 08:00:44 AM StreetInsider Alert for PNR
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Pentair (NYSE: PNR) reports Q1 earnings of $0.42 per share, 4 cents better than estimates. Q1 revenues were $709 million, higher than analysts estimates of $698.22 million. PNR reaffirms Q2 earnings outlook.
04/26/2005 08:00:44 AM StreetInsider Alert for LLL
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --L-3 Communications (NYSE: LLL) reports Q1 earnings of $0.86 per share, 3 cents better than estimates. Q1 revenues were $1.96 billion, higher than analysts estimates of $1.82 billion. LLL Reaffirms full-year earnings outlook.
04/26/2005 08:00:43 AM StreetInsider Alert for OMC
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Omnicom (NYSE: OMC) reports Q1 earnings of $0.82 per share, 2 cents better than estimates. Q1 revenues were $2.4 billion, in-line with estimates.
04/26/2005 08:00:42 AM StreetInsider Alert for IMCL
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --ImClone Systems (Nasdaq: IMCL) reports Q1 earnings $0.33 per share, 1 cent better than estimates. Q1 revenues were $85.8 million, lower than analysts estimates of $92.57 million.
04/26/2005 08:00:41 AM StreetInsider Alert for FRGO
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Fargo Electronics (Nasdaq: FRGO) reports Q1 earnings of $0.17 per share, 5 cents better than estimates. Q1 revenues were $18.65 million, higher than analysts estimates of $17.9 million. FRGO reaffirms Q2 earnings outlook.
04/26/2005 08:00:32 AM StreetInsider Alert for FDP
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Fresh Del Monte (NYSE: FDP) reports Q1 earnings of $1.04 per share, 20 cents better than estimates. Q1 revenues were $838.5 million, lower than analysts estimates of $859.46 million.
04/26/2005 08:00:31 AM StreetInsider Alert for CSCO
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Cisco Systems (Nasdaq: CSCO) announced a definitive agreement to acquire privately-held Sipura Technology, Inc. This represents Cisco's first acquisition for its Linksys division, the leading provider of wireless and networking hardware for home, Small Office/Home Office and small business environments. Under the terms of the agreement, Cisco will pay approximately $68 million in cash and options for Sipura.
04/26/2005 08:00:30 AM StreetInsider Alert for PAS
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --PepsiAmericas (NYSE: PAS) reports Q1 earnings of $0.15 per share, 1 cent better than estimates. Q1 revenues were $829.4 million. PAS reaffirms full-year earnings outlook.
04/26/2005 08:00:22 AM StreetInsider Alert for SLB
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Schlumberger (NYSE: SLB) reports Q1 earnings of $0.65 per share (excluding items), 3 cents better than estimates. Q1 revenues were $3.16 billion, higher than analystse estimates of $3.10 billion.
04/26/2005 08:00:21 AM StreetInsider Alert for HMA
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Health Management Associates (NYSE: HMA) reports Q2 earnings of $0.40 per share, 1 cent better than estimates. Q2 revenues were $917.5 million, slightly lower than analysts estimates of $917.9 million.
04/26/2005 08:00:21 AM StreetInsider Alert for RDWR
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Radware Ltd (Nasdaq: RDWR) reports Q1 earnings of $0.22 per share, in-line with estimates. Q1 revenues were $20 million, in-line with estimates.
04/26/2005 08:00:20 AM StreetInsider Alert for MNST
Apr 26, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Monster Worldwide (Nasdaq: MNST) reports Q1 earnings of $0.17 per share, in-line with estimates. Q1 revenues were $246.9 million, higher than analysts estimates of $245.96 million. MNST reaffirms Q2 earnings and revenues.
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