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05/04/05 11:53 PM

#5513 RE: ReturntoSender #5512

Final - StreetInsider Alerts 05/04/2005 @ 06:05:24 PM
By StreetInsider.com, Investing-News.Com
May 4, 2005, 19:46

CBG PKS LEG MRN DJ:INDU GXP WWCA UTI IVIL EMBTE RDEN AIZ TFSM IVII AEOS ACLS MANT BGFVE NFS ARO EXPD QLGC SBUX AMKR GPRO MMS GNSS MXO RTEC CCRT VCLK UVN CPHD ANPI PRU IVII THQI NILE RNWK SYMC OIIM ASCA IBM CENT WFII PEET GES QSFT (To Earlier Below)


05/04/2005 06:05:24 PM
StreetInsider Alert for CBG

May 4, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --CB Richard Ellis Group Inc (NYSE: CBG) reports Q1 earnings of $0.25 and revenue of $538.3 million versus the consensus of $0.13 and $502.90 million. Sees FY05 EPS of $2.10-$2.20 versus the consensus of $2.07.


05/04/2005 06:00:23 PM
StreetInsider Alert for PKS

May 4, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Six Flags Inc (NYSE: PKS) reported a Q1 loss of $1.05 per share, 10 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $54.4 million versus the consensus of $47.63 million.


05/04/2005 05:45:17 PM
StreetInsider Alert for LEG

May 4, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Leggett & Platt's(NYSE: LEG) Board of Directors declared a second quarter dividend of $.16 per share today. This is a 14.3% increase over last year's second quarter dividend of $.14 per share, and a 6.7% increase from the 2005 first quarter dividend. The dividend will be paid on July 15, 2005 to shareholders of record on June 15, 2005.


05/04/2005 05:40:17 PM
StreetInsider Alert for MRN

May 4, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Medical Staffing Network Holdings Inc (NYSE: MRN) reported Q1 loss of $0.03 per shrare, 2 cents worse than estimates. Revenues came in at $100.6 million versus the consensus of $104.30 million.


05/04/2005 05:25:09 PM
StreetInsider Alert for DJ:INDU

May 4, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --The Dow finished 127.69 points higher to close at 10,384, the Nasdaq rose 29.16 points to close at 1,962 and the S&P 500 gained 14.48 points to close at 1,175.

The markets closed out the trading session in the green today as a number of mergers deals, positive earnings, and Kirk Kerkorian's bid to double his stake in General Motors Corp (NYSE: GM) got buyers motivated.

Volume was heavy with 2.30 billion shares trading on the NYSE and 1.92 billion on the Nasdaq. Advancers outpaced decliners today by a margin of 25:7 on the NYSE and by a margin of 20:9 on the Nasdaq.

In individual stories, Renovis, Inc. (Nasdaq: RNVS) closed 93.96% higher after the company reported a statistically significant reduction versus placebo on the primary outcome of disability after an acute ischemic stroke. On the downside, Strayer Education Inc (Nasdaq: STRA) closed 18.18% lower after warning for Q2.

Tomorrow traders will be watching for data on Initial Claims and Productivity, which are both due to hit the wires at 8:30 A.M.


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

May 4, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Great Plains Energy Inc (NYSE: GXP) reported Q1 EPS of $0.27, 6 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $545.1 million versus the consensus of $584.60 million.


05/04/2005 05:05:24 PM
StreetInsider Alert for WWCA

May 4, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Western Wireless Corp (Nasdaq: WWCA) reported Q1 EPS of about $0.39 ex- items, 3 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $520 million versus the consensus of $524.20 million.


05/04/2005 05:05:23 PM
StreetInsider Alert for UTI

May 4, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Universal Technical Institute Inc (NYSE: UTI) reported Q2 EPS of $0.32, in-line with estimates. Revenues came in at $77.5 million versus the consensus of $77.04 million.


05/04/2005 05:00:21 PM
StreetInsider Alert for IVIL

May 4, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --iVillage Inc (Nasdaq: IVIL) reported a Q1 loss of $0.02, 2 cents worse than estimates. Revenues came in at $17.3 million versus the consensus of $18.50 million.


05/04/2005 05:00:20 PM
StreetInsider Alert for EMBTE

May 4, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Embarcadero Technologies Inc (Nasdaq: EMBTE) reported Q1 EPS of $0.02, 2 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $13.2 million versus the consensus of $13.18 million.


05/04/2005 05:00:19 PM
StreetInsider Alert for RDEN

May 4, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --ELIZABETH ARDEN (Nasdaq: RDEN) reported Q3 EPS of $0.19, in-line with estimates. Revenues came in at $198.3 million versus the consensus of $199.36 million.


05/04/2005 04:55:43 PM
StreetInsider Alert for AIZ

May 4, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Assurant Inc (NYSE: AIZ) reported Q1 EPS of $0.82, 10 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $1.86 billion versus the consensus of $1.92 billion.


05/04/2005 04:55:42 PM
StreetInsider Alert for TFSM

May 4, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --24/7 Real Media Inc (Nasdaq: TFSM) reported Q1 EPS of $0.03, 1 cent better than estimates. Revenues came in at $29.1 million versus the consensus of $26.17 million. Sees Q2 EPS of $0.03-$0.04 versus the consensus of $0.03 and FY05 EPS of $0.14-$0.17 versus the consensus of $0.15.


05/04/2005 04:55:41 PM
StreetInsider Alert for IVII

May 4, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --InterVideo Inc (Nasdaq: IVII) reported Q1 EPS of $0.17, 6 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $21.9 million versus the consensus of $20 million. Sees Q2 EPS of $0.16-$0.18 versus the consensus of $0.11.


05/04/2005 04:50:22 PM
StreetInsider Alert for AEOS

May 4, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NASDAQ: AEOS) said comparable store sales increased 20% for the April period. Total sales for the thirteen-week period ended April 30, 2005 increased 36.7% to $454.0 million

Based on strong April results, the company is raising its first quarter earnings guidance to a range of $0.33 to $0.34 per share, versus the consensus of $0.32.


05/04/2005 04:50:13 PM
StreetInsider Alert for ACLS

May 4, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Axcelis Technologies Inc (Nasdaq: ACLS) reported Q1 EPS of $0.05, 1 cent better than estimates. Revenues came in at $100 million versus the consensus of $99.21 million. Sees Q2 EPS of $0.00-$0.04 versus the consensus of $0.04.


05/04/2005 04:50:12 PM
StreetInsider Alert for MANT

May 4, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --MANTECH INTL CP A (Nasdaq: MANT) reported Q1 EPS of $0.39, 2 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $217.5 million versus the consensus of $216.29 million. Sees FY05 $1.48-$1.58 versus the consensus of $1.42.


05/04/2005 04:45:24 PM
StreetInsider Alert for BGFVE

May 4, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --BIG 5 SPORTING (Nasdaq: BGFVE) reported Q1 EPS of $0.32, 1 cent better than estimates. Revenues came in at $189.9 million versus the consensus of $191.02 million. Sees Q2 EPS of $0.34-$0.37 versus $0.37 and FY05 $1.70-$1.80 versus the consensus of $1.76.


05/04/2005 04:45:23 PM
StreetInsider Alert for NFS

May 4, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Nationwide Financial Services Inc (NYSE: NFS) reported Q1 EPS of $0.93, 6 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $1.07 billion.


05/04/2005 04:45:12 PM
StreetInsider Alert for ARO

May 4, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Aeropostale, Inc. (NYSE: ARO) said comparable store sales decreased 5.7% in April, versus a comparable store sales increase of 19.3% in the year ago period. For the first quarter of fiscal 2005, total net sales have increased 26.2% to $211.7 million, versus the consensus of $213.75 million


05/04/2005 04:40:25 PM
StreetInsider Alert for EXPD

May 4, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Expeditors International (Nasdaq: EXPD) reported Q1 EPS of $0.34, in-line with estimates. Revenues rose 14% to $230.7 million.


05/04/2005 04:40:25 PM
StreetInsider Alert for QLGC

May 4, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --QLogic Corp (Nasdaq: QLGC) reported Q4 EPS of $0.50, 3 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $157.2 million versus the consensus of $154.77 million.


05/04/2005 04:40:23 PM
StreetInsider Alert for SBUX

May 4, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Starbucks Corporation (Nasdaq: SBUX) said comparable store sales at Company-operated stores increased nine percent for the four weeks ended May 1, 2005, as compared to the same four-week period in fiscal 2004.


05/04/2005 04:40:23 PM
StreetInsider Alert for AMKR

May 4, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Amkor Technology Inc (Nasdaq: AMKR) reported a Q1 loss of $0.40, 3 cents worse than estimates. Revenues came in at $418 million versus the consensus of $408.46 million.

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

May 4, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Gen Probe Inc (Nasdaq: GPRO) reported Q1 EPS of $0.26, 2 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $59.6 million versus the consensus of $67.20 million.



05/04/2005 04:35:24 PM
StreetInsider Alert for MMS

May 4, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Maximus Inc (NYSE: MMS) reported Q2 EPS of $0.44, in-line with estimates. Revenues came in at $154.1 million versus the consensus of $153.66 million.


05/04/2005 04:35:24 PM
StreetInsider Alert for GNSS

May 4, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Genesis Microchip Inc (Nasdaq: GNSS) reported Q4 EPS of $0.06, 2 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $52.9 million versus the consensus of $49.83 million.


05/04/2005 04:35:23 PM
StreetInsider Alert for MXO

May 4, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Maxtor Corp (NYSE: MXO) reported a Q1 loss of $0.10, may not be comparable to estimates of a $0.08 loss. Revenues came in at $1.07 billion versus the consensus of $989.28 million.


05/04/2005 04:30:19 PM
StreetInsider Alert for RTEC

May 4, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Rudolph Technologies Inc (Nasdaq: RTEC) reported Q1 EPS of $0.12, in-line with estimates. Revenues came in at $23.1 million versus the consensus of $23.10 million.


05/04/2005 04:30:18 PM
StreetInsider Alert for CCRT

May 4, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --CompuCredit Corp (Nasdaq: CCRT) reported Q1 EPS of $0.94, 25 cents better than estimates. Sees FY05 EPS above $3.00 versus the consensus of $3.05.


05/04/2005 04:25:16 PM
StreetInsider Alert for VCLK

May 4, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --ValueClick Inc (Nasdaq: VCLK) reported Q1 EPS of $0.10, 2 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $51.4 million versus the consensus of $48.87 million.


05/04/2005 04:25:16 PM
StreetInsider Alert for UVN

May 4, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Univision Communications Inc (NYSE: UVN) reported Q1 EPS of $0.13, 2 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $433 million versus the consensus of $413.66 million.


05/04/2005 04:25:15 PM
StreetInsider Alert for CPHD

May 4, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Cepheid (Nasdaq: CPHD) reported a Q1 loss of $0.08, in-line with estimates. Revenues came in at $19.6 million versus the consensus of $18.34 million.


05/04/2005 04:25:14 PM
StreetInsider Alert for ANPI

May 4, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Angiotech Pharmaceuticals Inc (Nasdaq: ANPI) reported Q1 EPS of $0.24, 1 cent better than estimates. Revenues came in at $56.7 million versus the consensus of $52.23 million.


05/04/2005 04:20:22 PM
StreetInsider Alert for PRU

May 4, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Prudential Financial Inc (NYSE: PRU) reported Q1 EPS of $1.18, 16 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $5.63 million versus the consensus of $5.34 billion.


05/04/2005 04:20:12 PM
StreetInsider Alert for IVII

May 4, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --InterVideo, Inc. (NASDAQ: IVII) andGoogle (Nasdaq: GOOG) announced today a new partnership to help bring internet and personal search capabilities to PC users with InterVideo's leading line of PC software products. The initial project bundles two recently released Google products with each of four main InterVideo products.


05/04/2005 04:20:11 PM
StreetInsider Alert for THQI

May 4, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --THQ Inc (Nasdaq: THQI) reported Q4 EPS of $0.24, 3 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $171.9 million versus the consensus of $167.27 million. Sees Q1 loss of $0.15 versus the consensus of a $0.03 loss.


05/04/2005 04:20:11 PM
StreetInsider Alert for NILE

May 4, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Blue Nile Inc (Nasdaq: NILE) reported Q1 EPS of $0.14, 2 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $44.1 million versus the consensus of $43.58 million.


05/04/2005 04:20:10 PM
StreetInsider Alert for RNWK

May 4, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --RealNetworks Inc (Nasdaq: RNWK) reported Q1 EPS of $0.02, 3 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $76.6 million versus the consensus of $74.76 million.


05/04/2005 04:15:34 PM
StreetInsider Alert for SYMC

May 4, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Symantec Corp (Nasdaq: SYMC) reported Q4 EPS of $0.25, 1 cent better than estimates. Revenues came in at $713 million versus the consensus of $708.01 million.


05/04/2005 04:15:31 PM
StreetInsider Alert for OIIM

May 4, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --O2Micro International Ltd (Nasdaq: OIIM) reported Q1 EPS of $0.05, in-line with estimates. Revenues came in at $23.3 million versus the consensus of $22.95 million.


05/04/2005 04:10:24 PM
StreetInsider Alert for ASCA

May 4, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Ameristar Casinos Inc (Nasdaq: ASCA) reported Q1 EPS of $0.68, 6 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $240.1 million versus the consensus of $234.43 million.


05/04/2005 04:10:23 PM
StreetInsider Alert for IBM

May 4, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --IBM (NYSE: IBM) announced it plans to implement a series of restructuring actions designed to improve the company's efficiencies, strengthen its client-facing operations and capture opportunities in high-growth markets.

As a result, IBM estimates that it will record a pre-tax charge of between $1.3 billion and $1.7 billion in the second quarter. The company expects to realize benefits starting in the second half of the year.

IBM's restructuring actions include voluntary and involuntary workforce reductions of between 10,000 and 13,000 employees worldwide. The majority of the overall workforce reductions are planned for Europe, and the company has initiated discussions of these changes with local consultation bodies.


05/04/2005 04:10:23 PM
StreetInsider Alert for CENT

May 4, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Central Garden & Pet Co (Nasdaq: CENT) reported Q2 EPS of $1.04, 2 cents better than estimates./1.02 Revenues came in at $378.9 million versus the consensus of $403.94 million.


05/04/2005 04:10:22 PM
StreetInsider Alert for WFII

May 4, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Wireless Facilities Inc (Nasdaq: WFII) reported Q1 EPS of $0.05, in-line with estimates. Revenues came in at $101.2 million versus the consensus of $108.18 million. Sees Q


05/04/2005 04:10:22 PM
StreetInsider Alert for PEET

May 4, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Peet's Coffee & Tea Inc (Nasdaq: PEET) reported Q1 EPS of $0.17, in-line with estimates. Revenues came in at $40 million versus the consensus of $39.59 million.


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

May 4, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Guess ? Inc (NYSE: GES) reported Q1 EPS of $0.18, 15 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $215.6 million versus the consensus of $194.98 million.


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

May 4, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Quest Software Inc (Nasdaq: QSFT) reported Q1 EPS of $0.12, in-line with estimates. Revenues came in at $103.3 million versus the consensus of $98.95 million.


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05/04/2005 03:15:15 PM
StreetInsider Alert for FRK

May 4, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Florida Rock Industries Inc. (NYSE: FRK) announced that the Board of Directors, at its regular board meeting today, approved a 3-for-2 common stock split. Shareholders of record on June 15, 2005 will receive one additional share for each two shares held. The stock split will be effected in the form of a stock dividend that will be paid in a distribution of newly issued common stock on July 1, 2005. As of May 3, 2005, the Company had 43,592,858 shares of common stock outstanding. After the stock split, the Company will have approximately 65,389,287 shares of common stock outstanding.


05/04/2005 03:10:17 PM
StreetInsider Alert for BC

May 4, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC) announced that its board of directors has authorized the discretionary repurchase of up to $200 million of the company's outstanding common stock. Based on market conditions, share repurchases will be made from time-to-time in the open market or through privately negotiated transactions.


05/04/2005 02:05:09 PM
StreetInsider Alert for SAFC

May 4, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Safeco's (Nasdaq: SAFC) announced an increase to the company's quarterly dividend. The board declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share, payable on July 25, 2005 to shareholders of record as of July 8, 2005.


05/04/2005 01:50:11 PM
StreetInsider Alert for DJ:INDU

May 4, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --05/04: Streetinsider.com's Unusual 11 Afternoon Movers:

Renovis, Inc. (Nasdaq: RNVS) 88.95% HIGHER; statistically significant reduction versus placebo on the primary outcome of disability after an acute ischemic stroke.

Magnetek, Inc. (NYSE: MAG) 42.93% HIGHER; bankruptcy fears surface after the Company lost in binding arbitration and must pay $23.4 million to Nilssen.

Bone Care International (Nasdaq: BCII) 35.17% HIGHER; Genzyme (Nasdaq: GENZ) agrees to buy the company for $33 per share

United Online Inc (Nasdaq: UNTD) 28.33% HIGHER; Strong Q1 results and positive guidance and initiates a quarterly cash dividend of $0.20/share.

Strayer Education Inc (Nasdaq: STRA) 22.50% LOWER; warns for Q2

Jupitermedia Corporation (Nasdaq: JUPM) 20.32% HIGHER; reported impressive Q1 results.

Digene Corp (Nasdaq: DIGE) 19.96% HIGHER; reported impressive Q3 results and guided FY05 higher.

aQuantive (Nasdaq: AQNT) 19.63% HIGHER; reported impressive Q1 results and guided Q2 higher.

WMS Industries Inc (NYSE: WMS) 16.89% HIGHER; reported impressive Q3 results.

Renal Care Group Inc. (NYSE: RCI) 16.39% HIGHER; Fresenius Medical Care AG (NYSE: FMS) agreed to buy the company for $3.5 billion or $48 a share

General Motors (NYSE: GM) 15.56% HIGHER; Kerkorian's Tracinda group offers to buy up to 28 million shares for $31 per share.


05/04/2005 01:20:16 PM
StreetInsider Alert for TBUS

May 4, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Digital Recorders, Inc. (Nasdaq: TBUS) announced that, through its Digital Recorders (DR) division based in Research Triangle Park, N.C., it has received an order valued at approximately $585,000 from GE Transportation (NYSE: GE) through its Advanced Communications Systems division based in Hingham, Mass.


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05/04/2005 12:20:14 PM
StreetInsider Alert for WSH

May 4, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Willis Group Holdings Limited (NYSE: WSH) announced that Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Joe Plumeri has adopted a pre-arranged, personal trading plan in accordance with guidelines specified by Rule 10b5-1 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Mr. Plumeri's Rule 10b5-1 plan, effective today, authorizes his stockbroker to sell 2,350,000 shares of his Willis common stock in installments commencing in June 2005.


05/04/2005 11:20:13 AM
StreetInsider Alert for NYNY

May 4, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Empire Resorts (NASDAQ: NYNY) is 26% higher in mid-day action after New York State's highest court issued a ruling which upholds the legality of the company's current VLT gaming operations at Monticello Raceway and proposed projects to develop and manage Indian gaming facilities at the Monticello Raceway and the Concord Hotel & Resort.

While today's move is significant, the stock is down from a 52-week high of $15.55 and today's action is the first sign of relief since a sell-off from the March 2nd close of $11.57.


05/04/2005 11:05:16 AM
StreetInsider Alert for AQNT

May 4, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Pacific Growth upgrades Aquantive (Nasdaq: AQNT) from 'equal-weight' to 'overweight'


05/04/2005 11:00:20 AM
StreetInsider Alert for DJ:INDU

May 4, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --05/04: Streetinsider.com's Unusual 8 Morning Movers:

Renovis, Inc. (Nasdaq: RNVS) 91% HIGHER; statistically significant reduction versus placebo on the primary outcome of disability after an acute ischemic stroke.

Bone Care International (Nasdaq: BCII) 35% HIGHER; Genzyme (Nasdaq: GENZ) agrees to buy the company for $33 per share

United Online Inc (Nasdaq: UNTD) 22% HIGHER; Strong Q1 results and positive guidance and initiates a quarterly cash dividend of $0.20/share . In addition, Piper Jaffray upgraded the stock.

Strayer Education Inc (Nasdaq: STRA) 18% LOWER; warns for Q2

Renal Care Group Inc. (NYSE: RCI) 15% HIGHER; Fresenius Medical Care AG (NYSE: FMS) agreed to buy the company for $3.5 billion or $48 a share

General Motors (NYSE: GM) 14% HIGHER; Kerkorian's Tracinda group offers to buy up to 28 million shares for $31 per share.

InterDigital Communications (Nasdaq: IDCC) 13% LOWER; Top execs leave company. In addition, Wells Fargo downgraded the stock.

Electronic Arts Inc (Nasdaq: ERTS) 8% LOWER; Q1 and FY06 warning.


05/04/2005 10:50:25 AM
StreetInsider Alert for WAB

May 4, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Wabtec Corporation (NYSE: WAB) announced that its Wabtec Railway Electronics unit has received a $5 million order for more than 500 high-productivity end-of-train devices and related equipment from CN, the largest railroad in Canada.


05/04/2005 10:00:19 AM
StreetInsider Alert for WIRE

May 4, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Southwest Securities upgrades Encore Wire Corporation (Nasdaq: WIRE) from 'neutral' to 'long-term buy' with a $12.50 price target.


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05/04/2005 09:25:05 AM
StreetInsider Alert for BCII

May 4, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Genzyme Corporation (Nasdaq: GENZ) and Bone Care International (Nasdaq: BCII) announced today that they have signed a definitive merger agreement under which Genzyme will acquire Bone Care in an all cash transaction valued at $33.00 per fully diluted share, or approximately $600 million, net of Bone Care's cash of $119 million.

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05/04/2005 09:20:13 AM
StreetInsider Alert for WLP


May 4, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --WellPoint, Inc. (NYSE: WLP) entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Lumenos, a pioneer and market leader in consumer-driven health programs, for $185 million in cash.
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05/04/2005 09:15:14 AM
StreetInsider Alert for PCG

May 4, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --PG&E Corp (NYSE: PCG) reports Q1 earnings of $0.56 per share, 6 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $2.67 billion versus the consensus of $3.05 billion.
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05/04/2005 09:10:26 AM
StreetInsider Alert for IME

May 4, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --IMI International Medical Innovations Inc. (Amex: IME) is launching a pivotal clinical study for its non-invasive breast cancer detection test, in collaboration with the University of Louisville, in Louisville, Kentucky, the company announced today. IMI's test identifies a cancer-associated sugar in a sample of nipple- aspirate fluid, which is painlessly derived from the mammary ducts and expressed through the nipple.


05/04/2005 09:10:19 AM
StreetInsider Alert for CPWR

May 4, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Covisint, a subsidiary of Compuware Corporation (Nasdaq: CPWR), announced a renewal of its agreement with Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) for the Covisint Communicate portal service. Ford has used Covisint Communicate since 2001 to provide the Ford Supplier Portal.



05/04/2005 09:10:18 AM
StreetInsider Alert for ATK

May 4, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Alliant Techsystems (NYSE: ATK) received a $40 million order from BAE Systems for the Bushmaster III dual feed chain gun. The Bushmaster III chain gun will be mounted on the Netherlands' CV90 Infantry Fighting Vehicles. Deliveries will begin in May, 2006.


05/04/2005 09:10:18 AM
StreetInsider Alert for WYNN

May 4, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Wynn Resorts, Limited (Nasdaq: WYNN) announced today preliminary plans for the expansion of its Wynn Macau resort, currently under construction in the Macau Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China.


05/04/2005 09:10:17 AM
StreetInsider Alert for OPSW

May 4, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Opsware Inc. (Nasdaq: OPSW) announced that Samsung SDS selected Opsware automation as a key platform for the company's utility computing initiative.

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05/04/2005 09:05:08 AM
StreetInsider Alert for DIGE

May 4, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Adams Harkness upgrades Digene (Nasdaq: DIGE) from 'market perform' to 'buy'.

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05/04/2005 09:00:18 AM
StreetInsider Alert for WMS

May 4, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Susquehanna upgrades WMS Industries Inc. (NYSE: WMS) from 'neutral' to 'net positive'.


05/04/2005 09:00:17 AM
StreetInsider Alert for PEG

May 4, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Public Service (NYSE: PEG) reports Q1 earnings of $1.18 per share, 8 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $3.31 billion. Sees FY05 EPS of $3.15-$3.35 versus the consensus of $3.28.

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05/04/2005 08:55:06 AM
StreetInsider Alert for DWSN

May 4, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Raymond James upgrades Dawson Geophysical Co (Nasdaq: DWSN) from 'outperform' to 'strong buy' with a $29 price target, citing recent pullback in the stock over the past month, as well as continued strength in the seismic market.

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05/04/2005 08:50:22 AM
StreetInsider Alert for ABR

May 4, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Wachovia resumes coverage on Arbor Realty Trust (NYSE: ABR) with an 'outperform' rating and $27-$29 valuation range.


05/04/2005 08:50:21 AM
StreetInsider Alert for BEAS

May 4, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --CSFB initiates coverage on BEA Systems (Nasdaq: BEAS) with a 'neutral' rating and $7 price target.

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05/04/2005 08:45:23 AM
StreetInsider Alert for TERN

May 4, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Merriman Curhan upgrades Terayon Comm (Nasdaq: TERN) from 'neutral' to 'buy'.
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05/04/2005 08:40:15 AM
StreetInsider Alert for NEXM

May 4, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --NexMed, Inc. (Nasdaq: NEXM) announced that it has completed testing of 60 patients with no drop-outs in its U.S. Phase 1 study of NM100060, NexMed's proprietary nail lacquer treatment for onychomycosis (nail fungal infection).


05/04/2005 08:40:14 AM
StreetInsider Alert for CRIS

May 4, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Curis, Inc. (NASDAQ: CRIS) announced that an Investigational New Drug application filed by its collaborator Genentech, Inc. (NYSE: DNA) has been accepted by the FDA. This acceptance provides approval for Genentech to initiate a Phase I clinical trial of a drug candidate for the topical treatment of basal cell carcinoma. Basal cell carcinoma is the most common form of all human cancers with approximately 800,000 to 1,000,000 new cases reported every year in the U.S.


05/04/2005 08:40:14 AM
StreetInsider Alert for CACH

May 4, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Cache Inc. (NASDAQ: CACH) announced that the Company has promoted Margaret ("Maggie") Feeney, currently its Vice President of Finance, to Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Ms. Feeney will be responsible for Cache's financial operations, including accounting, external reporting, tax and treasury and human resources effective May 1, 2005.

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05/04/2005 08:35:21 AM
StreetInsider Alert for ESV

May 4, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --ENSCO International Incorporated (NYSE: ESV) announced today that Jon C. Cole, Senior Vice President - Business Development and Safety, Health, Environment, has resigned from the Company to pursue other interests, effective May 15, 2005. Mr. Cole joined ENSCO in March 2003 as Vice President - Business Development and Marketing, and was promoted to his current position in March 2004.


05/04/2005 08:35:18 AM
StreetInsider Alert for MWD

May 4, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MWD) announced today Shearman & Sterling senior partner (CEO) David Heleniak will join the firm as a vice chairman, managing director and member of the firm's management committee, reporting to Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Philip J. Purcell.


05/04/2005 08:35:07 AM
StreetInsider Alert for BEC

May 4, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Beckman Coulter (NYSE: BEC) reports Q1 earnings of $0.62 per share, 2 cent worse than estimates. Revenues came in at $576.1 million versus the consensus of $575.2 million. Sees Q2 EPS of $0.88-$0.95 versus the consensus of $0.99. Sees FY05 EPS of $3.51-$3.61 versus the consensus of $3.61.

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05/04/2005 08:25:14 AM
StreetInsider Alert for GLBC

May 4, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Global Crossing (Nasdaq: GLBC) has been awarded a multi-year contract by Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) as a voice supplier supporting inbound reservation traffic. The contract, signed in June 2004, adds to Global Crossing's growing reputation as a provider of choice for the transportation sector.



05/04/2005 08:25:14 AM
StreetInsider Alert for NLS

May 4, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Nautilus, Inc. (NYSE: NLS) authorized a repurchase up to $100-million of the Company's common stock in open-market transactions, at such times and in such amounts as management deems appropriate, depending on market conditions and other factors. The authorization will expire on March 31, 2008, unless extended by the Board of Directors.


05/04/2005 08:25:04 AM
StreetInsider Alert for QGEN

May 4, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Lehman Brothers downgrades Qiagen (Nasdaq: QGEN) from 'equal-weight' to 'underweight'.

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05/04/2005 08:20:11 AM
StreetInsider Alert for RCKY

May 4, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Ryan Beck initiates coverage on Rocky Shoes and Boots (Nasdaq: RCKY) with an 'outperform' rating and $36 price target.


05/04/2005 08:20:10 AM
StreetInsider Alert for PCP

May 4, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Stephens upgrades Precision Castparts (NYSE: PCP) from 'equal-weight' to 'overweight ' and raises its price target from $72 to $87.


05/04/2005 08:20:09 AM
StreetInsider Alert for NRP

May 4, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Natural Resource (NYSE: NRP) reports Q1 earnings of $0.77 per share, 10 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $36.2 million versus the consensus of $31.4 million.

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05/04/2005 08:15:13 AM
StreetInsider Alert for AQNT

May 4, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --aQuantive (Nasdaq: AQNT) reports Q1 earnings of $0.09 per share, 4 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $65 million versus the consensus of $57.7 million. Sees Q2 EPS of $0.08-$0.10 versus the consensus of $0.07 and FY05 EPS of $0.36-$0.40 versus the consensus of $0.24.

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05/04/2005 08:10:09 AM
StreetInsider Alert for MMC

May 4, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Smith Barney upgrades Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) from 'sell' to 'hold' and raises its price target from $29 to $31.


05/04/2005 08:05:17 AM
StreetInsider Alert for SPC

May 4, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Spectrum Brands (NYSE: SPC) reports Q2 earnings of $0.51 per share, 1 cent better than estimates. Revenues came in at $534.5 million versus the consensus o f$531.5 million. Sees FY05 EPS of $2.40-$2.50 versus the consensus of $2.37.


05/04/2005 08:01:27 AM
StreetInsider Alert for CACH

May 4, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Cache, Inc. (Nasdaq: CACH) reports Q1 earnings of $0.11 per share, in-line with estimates. Revenues came in at $62.8 million versus the consensus of $63.3 million. Sees Q2 EPS of $0.16-$0.18 versus the consensus of $0.21 and FY05 EPS of $0.75-$0.78 versus the consensus of $0.79.


05/04/2005 08:01:26 AM
StreetInsider Alert for BAY

May 4, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Bayer Pharmaceuticals Corporation (NYSE: BAY) and Onyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: ONXX) announced that sorafenib has been accepted into the FDA Pilot 1 Program for continuous marketing applications. The Pilot 1 Program was designed for therapies that have been granted Fast Track status by the FDA and that have the potential to provide important therapeutic benefit over available therapy. Sorafenib was granted Fast Track status for metastatic renal cell carcinoma, or kidney cancer, in March 2004.



05/04/2005 08:01:15 AM
StreetInsider Alert for HAIN

May 4, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Hain Celestial (Nasdaq: HAIN) reports Q3 earnings of $0.23 per share, 1 cent better than estimates. Revenues came in at $161.3 million versus the consensus of $163.4 million. Sees Q4 EPS of $0.19-0.21 versus the consensus of $0.20.


05/04/2005 08:01:06 AM
StreetInsider Alert for BSC

May 4, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Banc of America upgrades Bear Stearns (NYSE: BSC) from 'neutral' to 'buy' with a $112 price target.


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

May 4, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --JP Morgan upgrades Ryerson Tull (NYSE: RT) from 'neutral' to 'overweight', citing greater clarity of earnings potential after recent addition of Integris Metals.



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

May 4, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Banc of America upgrades Tektronix (NYSE: TEK) from 'sell to 'neutral', says stock is fairly valued.


05/04/2005 08:01:02 AM
StreetInsider Alert for WSSI

May 4, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --WebSideStory (Nasdaq: WSSI) announced that Churchill Downs Incorporated (Nasdaq: CHDN), which owns and operates world-renowned horse racing venues throughout the United States, is using its flagship analytics service, HBX, to add horsepower to its new online marketing and CRM initiative.


05/04/2005 08:00:58 AM
StreetInsider Alert for CBB

May 4, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --JP Morgan upgrades Cincinnati Bell (NYSE: CBB) from 'underweight' to 'neutral', says operating performance should stabilize, and refinancing will improve flexibility.



05/04/2005 08:00:58 AM
StreetInsider Alert for CTCO

May 4, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Deutsche Bank upgrades Commonwealth Telephone (Nasdaq: CTCO) from Sell to Hold on strong Q1 earnings results-Price target $47.


05/04/2005 08:00:57 AM
StreetInsider Alert for RRD

May 4, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --R. R. Donnelley & Sons Company (NYSE: RRD) has been awarded a $400 million contract to produce all of R.H. Donnelley's current telephone directories. R.H. Donnelley, a leading yellow pages publisher and directional media company, publishes directories under the Sprint Yellow Pages brand and the SBC Yellow Pages brand, with total distribution of approximately 28 million serving approximately 260,000 local and national advertisers in 19 states. This contract extends a successful 15+ year relationship between the two companies.


05/04/2005 08:00:56 AM
StreetInsider Alert for NOVA

May 4, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --NovaMed (Nasdaq: NOVA) reports Q1 earnings of $0.06 per share, 1 cent better than estimates. Q1 revenue of $18.5 million, lower than analysts estimates of $18.61 million.


05/04/2005 08:00:56 AM
StreetInsider Alert for ANT

May 4, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Anteon International Corporation (NYSE: ANT) has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Army to provide scientific and technical support services for the Military Operational Medicine Research Program. The estimated value of this contract, if all options are exercised, is $10.6 million over five years.


05/04/2005 08:00:55 AM
StreetInsider Alert for SBGI

May 4, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Sinclair Broadcast (Nasdaq: SBGI) reports Q1 earnings of $0.10 per share, which may not be comparable to the consensus of ($0.06). Revenues came in at $164.7million versus the consensus of $159.6 million.


05/04/2005 08:00:55 AM
StreetInsider Alert for LOJN

May 4, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --LoJack Corp (Nasdaq: LOJN) reports Q1 earnings of $0.14 per share, 2 cents better than estimates. Q1 revenues were $43 million, higher than analysts estimates of $40.34 million.


05/04/2005 08:00:54 AM
StreetInsider Alert for DF

May 4, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Dean Foods Co (NYSE: DF) reports Q1 earnings of $0.48 per share, 6 cents better than the consensus. Revenues came in at $2.74 bilion versus the consensus of $2.5 billion. Sees FY EPS of $2.28-$2.33 versus the consensus of $2.24.


05/04/2005 08:00:53 AM
StreetInsider Alert for STRA

May 4, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Strayer Education (Nasdaq: STRA) reports Q1 earnings of $0.94 per share, 1 cent better than estimates. Q1 revenues were $56.2 million, slightly lower than analysts estimates of $56.61 million.


05/04/2005 08:00:53 AM
StreetInsider Alert for DUK

May 4, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) reports Q1 earnings of $0.43 per share, in-line with estimates. Q1 revenues were $5.75 billion, lower than analysts estimates of $6.32 billion.


05/04/2005 08:00:52 AM
StreetInsider Alert for IACI

May 4, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --InterActiveCorp (Nasdaq: IACI) reports Q1 earnings of $0.22 per share, 2 cents better than estimates. Q1 revenues were $1.65 billion, higher than analysts estimates of $1.63 billion.


05/04/2005 08:00:51 AM
StreetInsider Alert for DRCO

May 4, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Raymond James downgrades Dynamics Research (Nasdaq: DRCO) from 'market perform' to 'underperform'.


05/04/2005 08:00:51 AM
StreetInsider Alert for LM

May 4, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Legg Mason (NYSE: LM) reports Q4 earnings of $0.98 per share, 1 cent better than estimates. Q4 revenues were $665.02 million, higher than analysts estimates of $661.58 million.


05/04/2005 08:00:50 AM
StreetInsider Alert for ALVR

May 4, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Alvarion Ltd (Nasdaq: ALVR) reports Q1 earnings of $0.04 per share, 1 cent better than estimates. Q1 revenues were $57.2 million, lower than analysts estimates of $58.05 million. ALVR sees lower than expected revenues for Q2.


05/04/2005 08:00:49 AM
StreetInsider Alert for DOX

May 4, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --SBC Communications Inc. (NYSE: SBC) announced that it has awarded a multi-million dollar, multi-year contract to Amdocs (NYSE: DOX) to support Project Lightspeed, the SBC initiative to expand fiber optics deeper into neighborhoods to deliver Internet Protocol or IP-based TV, voice and broadband services.


05/04/2005 08:00:49 AM
StreetInsider Alert for EFD

May 4, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --eFunds (NYSE: EFD) reports Q1 earnings of $0.26 per share, 3 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $114.3 million versus the consensus of $116.8 million.

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05/04/2005 08:00:48 AM
StreetInsider Alert for ALVR

May 4, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Alvarion Ltd (Nasdaq: ALVR) reports Q1 earnings of $0.04 per share, 1 cent better than estimates. Revenues came in at $57.2 million versus the consensus of $58 million. Sees Q2 revenue of $53-$58 million versus the consensus of $60.9 million.
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05/04/2005 08:00:47 AM
StreetInsider Alert for AX

May 4, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Piper Jaffray downgrades Archipelago Holdings (NYSE: AX) from Outperform to Market Perform on valuation.
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05/04/2005 08:00:47 AM
StreetInsider Alert for RATE

May 4, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Jefferies & Co upgrades Bankrate (Nasdaq: RATE) from Hold to Buy after Q1 earning results.


05/04/2005 08:00:46 AM
StreetInsider Alert for RCI

May 4, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Fresenius Medical Care AG agreed to buy Renal Care Group Inc. (NYSE: RCI) for $3.5 billion or $48 a share.


05/04/2005 08:00:45 AM
StreetInsider Alert for RNVS

May 4, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Renovis, Inc. (Nasdaq: RNVS) announced today that a first analysis of data from the Phase III SAINT I trial involving more than 1,700 patients conducted by its licensee, AstraZeneca (NYSE: AZN), shows a statistically significant reduction versus placebo on the primary outcome of disability after an acute ischemic stroke, as measured by the Modified Rankin Scale. However, on the National Institute of Health Stroke Scale, there was no significant difference in measurement of change in neurological impairment between the treatment groups. The clinical significance of these findings need to be assessed in light of the outcome of SAINT II and CHANT.


05/04/2005 08:00:45 AM
StreetInsider Alert for URI

May 4, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --United Rentals (NYSE: URI) reports Q4 earnings of $0.15 per share, 2 cents better than estimates. Q4 revenues were $732 million, no estimates were given. URI reaffirms full-year earnings outlook.


05/04/2005 08:00:44 AM
StreetInsider Alert for PRGX

May 4, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --PRG-Schultz Int'l (Nasdaq: PRGX) reports a Q1 loss of $0.08 per share, 5 cents worse than estimates. Q1 revenues were $76.5 million, lower than analysts estimates of $79.04 million.


05/04/2005 08:00:43 AM
StreetInsider Alert for MYGN

May 4, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Myriad Genetics (Nasdaq: MYGN) reports a Q3 loss of $0.32 per share, 1 cent better than estimates. Q3 revenues were $20 million, slightly lower than analysts estimates of $20.58 million.


05/04/2005 08:00:43 AM
StreetInsider Alert for ZBRA

May 4, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Zebra Technologies (Nasdaq: ZBRA) reports Q1 earnings of $0.37 per share, 7 cents worse than estimates. Q1 revenues were $170.7 million, lower than analysts estimates of $177.53 million. ZBRA reaffirms Q2 earnings outlook.


05/04/2005 08:00:42 AM
StreetInsider Alert for URI

May 4, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --United Rentals (NYSE: URI) reports Q4 earnings of $0.15 per share, 2 cents better than estimates. Q4 revenues were $732 million, no estimates were given. URI reaffirms full-year earnings outlook.


05/04/2005 08:00:34 AM
StreetInsider Alert for NICE

May 4, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --NICE Systems (Nasdaq: NICE) reports Q1 earnings of $0.29 per share, 3 cents better than estimates. Q1 revenues were $66.1 million, higher than analysts estimates of $64.83 million. NICE reaffirms Q2 earnings outlook.


05/04/2005 08:00:34 AM
StreetInsider Alert for NTBK

May 4, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --NetBank (Nasdaq: NTBK) reports a Q1 loss of $0.04 per share, 3 cents worse than estimates.


05/04/2005 08:00:33 AM
StreetInsider Alert for ACAS

May 4, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --American Capital Strategies Ltd (Nasdaq: ACAS) reports Q1 earnings of $0.70 per share, 2 cents worse than estimates. Q1 revenues were $86.4 million, higher than analysts estimates of $82.2 million.


05/04/2005 08:00:33 AM
StreetInsider Alert for AMT

May 4, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --American Tower (NYSE: AMT) reports a Q1 loss of $0.14 per share, 1 cent worse than with estimates. Q1 revenues were $184.4 million, higher than analysts estimates of $182.15 million. AMT guides lower for Q2 earnings outlook.


05/04/2005 08:00:31 AM
StreetInsider Alert for AMT

May 4, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --American Tower (NYSE: AMT) and SpectraSite, Inc. (NYSE: SSI) announced today an agreement for American Tower to merge with SpectraSite. Under the terms of the agreement, which was unanimously approved by the boards of directors of both companies, American Tower and SpectraSite will merge in a stock for stock exchange, in which shareholders of SpectraSite will receive 3.575 shares of American Tower Class A common stock for each common share of SpectraSite. Based on American Tower's closing stock price on May 3, 2005, this exchange ratio equals $61.53 per share, valuing SpectraSite's equity at approximately $3.1 billion.


05/04/2005 08:00:22 AM
StreetInsider Alert for CI

May 4, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Cigna (NYSE: CI) reports Q1 earnings of $2.24 per share, 73 cents better than estimates. Q1 revenues were $4.34 billion, higher than analysts estimates of $4.02 billion. CI Reaffirms Q2 earnings outlook.


05/04/2005 08:00:22 AM
StreetInsider Alert for APPX

May 4, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --American Pharmaceutical Partners (Nasdaq: APPX) reports Q1 earnings of $0.33 per share, 1 cent better than estimates. Q1 revenues were $120.7 million, lower than analysts estimates of $132.3 million.


05/04/2005 08:00:21 AM
StreetInsider Alert for LAMR

May 4, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Lamar Advertising (Nasdaq: LAMR) reports Q1 earnings of $0.05 per share, 7 cents better than estimates. Q1 revenues were $232.8 million, higher than analysts estimates of $225.46 million.


05/04/2005 08:00:20 AM
StreetInsider Alert for TWX

May 4, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Time Warner (NYSE: TWX) reports Q1 earnings of $0.18 per share, 1 cent better than estimates. Q1 revenues were $10.48 billion, higher than analysts estimates of $10.29 billion.

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