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07/18/2005 05:55:20 PM StreetInsider Alert for IUSA RT$
Jul 18, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --infoUSA Inc (Nasdaq: IUSA) reported Q2 EPS of $0.12, 1 cent better than estimates. Revenues came in at $9371 million versus the consensus of $90.40 million. Sees FY05 EPS of $0.59-$0.63 versus the consensus of $0.59.
07/18/2005 05:15:16 PM StreetInsider Alert for CCK RT$
Jul 18, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Crown Holdings Inc (NYSE: CCK) reported Q2 EPS of $0.37, 3 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $2.02 billion versus the consensus of $2.01 billion.
07/18/2005 05:10:17 PM StreetInsider Alert for CPTS RT$
Jul 18, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Conceptus, Inc. (Nasdaq: CPTS) received approval from the FDA to extend effectiveness data on the Essure product labeling.
The PMA supplement filed in late January supports an extension of the effectiveness rate of Essure to 99.80% after four years and 99.74% after five years of follow-up, from the previously approved 99.80% at three years.
07/18/2005 05:05:20 PM StreetInsider Alert for SWFT RT$
Jul 18, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Swift Transportation Co Inc (Nasdaq: SWFT) reported Q2 EPS of $0.41, 1 cent wose than estimates. Revenues came in at $798.3 million versus the consensus of $785.99 million
07/18/2005 05:05:19 PM StreetInsider Alert for SCST RT$
Jul 18, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --SCS Transportation Inc (Nasdaq: SCST) reported Q2 EPS of $0.38, 5 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $271.9 million versus the consensus of $268.10 million. Sees FY EPS of $1.35-$1.50, versus the consensus of $1.40.
07/18/2005 05:00:13 PM StreetInsider Alert for IBM RT$
Jul 18, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --IBM (NYSE: IBM) said it plans to cut 14,500 positions, mostly in Europe. The cuts are higher than the original plan announced in May.
07/18/2005 04:45:16 PM StreetInsider Alert for RJF RT$
Jul 18, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Raymond James Financial (NYSE: RJF) reports Q3 earnings of $0.43 per share, 3 cents worse than estimates. Revenues came in at $526 million versus the consensus of $491.31 million.
07/18/2005 04:45:15 PM StreetInsider Alert for BRO RT$
Jul 18, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Brown & Brown Inc (NYSE: BRO) reported Q2 EPS of $0.53, 1 cent worse than estimates. Revenues came in at $195.93 million versus the consensus of $195.56 million.
07/18/2005 04:40:18 PM StreetInsider Alert for DJ:INDU
Jul 18, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --The Dow finished 65.84 points lower to close at 10,575, the Nasdaq fell 11.91 points to close at 2,145 and the S&P 500 lost 6.79 points to close at 1,221.
The markets closed out the trading session in the red today, despite declining oil prices and news of Whirlpool's (NYSE: WHR RT$) offer to buy Maytag (NYSE: MYG RT$) for $1.37 billion in cash and stock, as disappointing Q2 results from Citigroup (NYSE: C RT$) shook investor optimism over the current earnings season.
Volume was light with 1.58 billion shares trading on the NYSE and 1.31 billion on the Nasdaq. Decliners outpaced advancers today by a margin of 20:12 on the NYSE and by 19:12 on the Nasdaq.
In individual stories, Blue Dolphin Energy Company (Nasdaq: BDCO RT$) closed 25.71% higher after entering into gas and condensate transportation and handling agreements with Manti Operating Company. On the downside, Plumtree Software (Nasdaq: PLUM RT$) closed 15.87% lower after announcing an internal investigation and warning for Q2.
Tomorrow, traders will be watching for data on Housing Starts and Building Permits, which are due to hit the wires at 8:30 A.M.
07/18/2005 04:30:14 PM StreetInsider Alert for FNM RT$
Jul 18, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Banc of America initiates coverage on Fannie Mae (NYSE: FNM) with a 'sell' rating and $53 price target and started Freddie Mac (NYSE: FRE) with a 'neutral' rating and $66 price target.
07/18/2005 04:25:20 PM StreetInsider Alert for ELN RT$
Jul 18, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Biogen Idec (NASDAQ: BIIB) and Elan Corporation, plc (NYSE: ELN) announced today that SENTINEL, the Phase III TYSABRI add-on trial with AVONEX, achieved the two-year primary endpoint of slowing the progression of disability in patients with relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis. The addition of TYSABRI to AVONEX resulted in a 24 percent reduction in the risk of disability progression compared to the effect provided by AVONEX alone. Data from SENTINEL also demonstrated that the addition of TYSABRI to AVONEX led to a 56 percent relative reduction in the rate of clinical relapses compared to that provided by AVONEX alone. The reduction in relapse rate was statistically significant and sustained over the entire two-year study period.
NOTE: On February 28, 2005, Biogen Idec and Elan announced that they voluntarily suspended TYSABRI from the U.S. market and all ongoing clinical trials.
07/18/2005 04:20:20 PM StreetInsider Alert for PLCE RT$
Jul 18, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --The Children's Place Retail Stores, Inc. (Nasdaq: PLCE) announced that Nina Miner, 56, has been named Chief Creative Officer for The Children's Place brand. In this capacity, Ms. Miner will be responsible for delivering one consistent brand message to consumers. In addition to design and trend development, Ms. Miner will now oversee creative services and visual merchandising. Brian Kleinberg, Senior Vice President of Marketing, will continue to steer the Company's overall marketing strategy and to execute programs that build long-term brand equity, customer loyalty and drive customer traffic. Both Ms. Miner and Mr. Kleinberg will continue to report to Neal Goldberg, President of The Children's Place.
07/18/2005 04:20:19 PM StreetInsider Alert for TRMS RT$
Jul 18, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Roche and Trimeris (Nasdaq: TRMS) said the FDA has accepted the filing of their sNDA to consider inclusion of information about the Biojector 2000 (B2000) needle-free injection device in the FUZEON labeling.
07/18/2005 04:20:17 PM StreetInsider Alert for EP RT$
Jul 18, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --El Paso Corporation (NYSE: EP) announced that D. Dwight Scott, executive vice president and chief financial officer of El Paso, has announced his intention to leave the company. Scott is joining GSO Capital Partners LP, an investment manager focused primarily on the leveraged finance marketplace. He will stay with El Paso through the filing of its second quarter Form 10-Qs.
07/18/2005 04:15:21 PM StreetInsider Alert for DESC RT$
Jul 18, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Distributed Energy Systems Corp. (Nasdaq: DESC) said it anticipates 2005 total revenues to be in the $40 million range, up from its earlier forecast of $30 million and higher than 2004 revenues of $22 million. In addition, the company announced that revenues for the second quarter ended June 30, 2005 are expected to be greater than $10 million, up from $4.3 million a year ago. (consensus is $30.26M and $6.73M)
07/18/2005 04:15:20 PM StreetInsider Alert for KMG RT$
Jul 18, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --The board of directors of Kerr-McGee Corp. (NYSE: KMG) named David A. Hager chief operating officer, effective July 12, 2005. In this new position, Hager continues to lead the company's worldwide exploration and production business, including operations, business development and services, environmental, health and safety, and supply-chain initiatives.
07/18/2005 04:15:19 PM StreetInsider Alert for SAFC RT$
Jul 18, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Safeco (Nasdaq: SAFC) produced net income for the second quarter of $187.3 million, or $1.46 per diluted share, versus the consensus $1.21. The company also announced that Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Mike McGavick today announced plans to leave his CEO post, effective Aug. 31, 2005. He will retain his duties as chairman of the board and will provide other transitional leadership as needed at least through the end of this year. (stock halted)
07/18/2005 04:10:14 PM StreetInsider Alert for IBM RT$
Jul 18, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --International Business Machines Corp (NYSE: IBM) reported Q2 EPS of $1.12, 9 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $22.27 billion versus the consensus of $21.92 billion.
07/18/2005 04:10:13 PM StreetInsider Alert for HGSI RT$
Jul 18, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Human Genome Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: HGSI) said results published in the current issue of Clinical Infectious Diseases demonstrate that the first investigational agent against anthrax infection to be evaluated in a clinical study since the 2001 anthrax attacks in the United States, is safe, well tolerated and achieves the blood levels predicted by relevant animal models as necessary to afford significant protection from the lethal effects of the anthrax toxin.
07/18/2005 04:05:19 PM StreetInsider Alert for MXWL RT$
Jul 18, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Maxwell Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: MXWL) is raising approximately $5.5 million through the sale of 488,888 shares of common stock to three institutional investors at a price of $11.25 per share.
07/18/2005 04:05:18 PM StreetInsider Alert for RLRN RT$
Jul 18, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Renaissance Learning Inc (Nasdaq: RLRN) reported Q2 EPS of $0.24, 1 cent worse than estimates. Revenues came in at $28.3 million, down 7.1%.
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07/18/2005 03:55:09 PM StreetInsider Alert for C RT$
Jul 18, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --UPDATE: Citigroup (NYSE: C) said the CNBC report that Sandy Weill is leaving as Chairman of Citigroup is wrong. ______
07/18/2005 03:45:12 PM StreetInsider Alert for MNTA RT$
Jul 18, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --CIBC downgrades Momenta Pham (Nasdaq: MNTA) from 'outperform' to 'sector perform', citing valuation.
07/18/2005 03:40:08 PM StreetInsider Alert for MPWR RT$
Jul 18, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: MPWR) said a jury has returned a verdict in the trial between MPS and O2Micro Inc. (Nasaq: OIIM) that was completed on July 14, 2005 in Oakland, California. The jury found that MPS willfully infringed certain trade secrets belonging to O2Micro and awarded O2Micro damages in the amount of $12 million; that O2Micro does not infringe claim numbers 3 and 10 of MPS's patent number 6,114,814 ('814), and does not infringe claim numbers 1, 2, 8, 9, 14, 21 and 25 of MPS's patent number 6,316,881 ('881); and that those claims of the '814 patent and the '881 patent were anticipated by certain prior art and are invalid.
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07/18/2005 02:30:18 PM StreetInsider Alert for MYL RT$
Jul 18, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --In 13D/A filing, Icahn affiliate High River Limited Partnership confirmed it tendered 26,291,200 shares of Mylan (NYSE: MYL) common stock pursuant to the Mylan tender offer. The firm said the determination to tender was made late on July 15, following the announcement by the FDA regarding Mylan's generic Duragesic product, with no clarification or further comment from Mylan.
07/18/2005 02:10:15 PM StreetInsider Alert for HAS RT$
Jul 18, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Piper Jaffray downgrades Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE: HAS) from 'outperform' to 'market perform', citing valuation - $23 price target.
07/18/2005 01:30:12 PM StreetInsider Alert for PENN RT$
Jul 18, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Jefferies downgrades Penn National Gaming (Nasdaq: PENN) from 'buy' to 'hold', citing valuation.
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07/18/2005 01:20:19 PM StreetInsider Alert for DJ:INDU
Host America Corp (Nasdaq: CAFE RT$) 37.14% HIGHER; sees continued momentum.
Blue Dolphin Energy Company (Nasdaq: BDCO RT$) 32.86% HIGHER; entered into gas and condensate transportation and handling agreements with Manti Operating Company.
ArQule, Inc. (Nasdaq: ARQL RT$) 22.63% HIGHER; preclinical data showed that direct activation of the human checkpoint kinase 2 (Chk2) caused the death of cancer cells.
Geron Corporation (Nasdaq: GERN RT$) 22.12% HIGHER; entered into a collaboration and license agreement with Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE: MRK).
Plumtree Software (Nasdaq: PLUM RT$) 17.01% LOWER; announced an internal investigation and warned for Q2.
Nymox Pharma (Nasdaq: NYMX RT$) 15.6% LOWER; an FDA panel voted 5-2 against approval of AlzheimAlert.
TeleComm Sys (Nasdaq: TSYS RT$) 13.20% HIGHER; Vonage selected the Company to provide Enhanced 9-1-1 technology components.
Maytag Corporation (NYSE: MYG RT$) 12.04% HIGHER; Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) has made a proposal to acquire the Company for $17 per share.
B.O.S. Better Online Solutions Ltd. (Nasdaq: BOSC RT$) 7.00% HIGHER; agreed to Sell its PrintBOS Activity to Consist Technologies Ltd. for $500,000 plus a contingent payment.
Stanley Works (NYSE: SWK RT$) 6.74% HIGHER; offered to purchase Facom Tools from Fimalac for $494 million in cash.
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07/18/2005 12:55:18 PM StreetInsider Alert for PPDI RT$
Jul 18, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --PPD, Inc. (Nasdaq: PPDI) has been awarded a five-year contract (NIH- NIAID-DAIDS-05-06) to provide comprehensive research management and support to the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Division of AIDS. NIAID is a component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
07/18/2005 12:50:06 PM StreetInsider Alert for DNA RT$
Jul 18, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Genentech, Inc. (NYSE: DNA) announced positive preliminary results from a single-masked Phase I/II clinical study of the investigational anti-VEGF drug Lucentis in combination with verteporfin photodynamic therapy compared to PDT alone in 162 patients with wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD). In addition to meeting the study's primary efficacy endpoint of maintaining vision in patients with wet AMD, secondary endpoint results show there was a 13 letter difference in mean change in visual acuity from study entry between the two treatment groups as measured by the Early Treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy eye chart.
07/18/2005 11:50:12 AM StreetInsider Alert for TSYS RT$
Jul 18, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Vonage has selected TeleCommunication Systems (NASDAQ: TSYS) to provide critical Enhanced 9-1-1 (E9-1-1) technology components for Vonage's Voice-over-Internet Protocol (VoIP) customers.
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Blue Dolphin Energy Company (Nasdaq: BDCO RT$) 37.50% HIGHER; entered into gas and condensate transportation and handling agreements with Manti Operating Company.
Host America Corp (Nasdaq: CAFE RT$) 28.28% HIGHER; sees continued momentum.
Geron Corporation (Nasdaq: GERN RT$) 26.40% HIGHER; entered into a collaboration and license agreement with Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE: MRK) to develop a cancer vaccine targeting telomerase.
Plumtree Software (Nasdaq: PLUM RT$) 20.41% LOWER; announced an internal investigation and warned for Q2.
B.O.S. Better Online Solutions Ltd. (Nasdaq: BOSC RT$) 15.67% HIGHER; agreed to Sell its PrintBOS Activity to Consist Technologies Ltd. for $500,000 plus a contingent payment for the next three years.
ArQule, Inc. (Nasdaq: ARQL RT$) 11.62% HIGHER; preclinical data showed that direct activation of the human checkpoint kinase 2 (Chk2) caused the death of cancer cells and inhibited their growth and proliferation.
Maytag Corporation (NYSE: MYG RT$) 9.64% HIGHER; Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR RT$) has made a proposal to acquire the Company for $17 per share in a cash and stock deal.
Stanley Works (NYSE: SWK RT$) 8.30% HIGHER; made a firm and irrevocable offer to purchase Facom Tools from Fimalac for $494 million in cash.
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07/18/2005 10:10:10 AM StreetInsider Alert for CRDN RT$
Jul 18, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Wedbush Morgan initiates coverage on Ceradyne Inc (NASDAQ: CRDN) with a 'hold' rating and $27 price target, the analyst cites valuation saying near-term opportunities already priced in.
07/18/2005 10:10:10 AM StreetInsider Alert for NEOG RT$
Jul 18, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Neogen Corporation's (Nasdaq: NEOG) lateral flow test to accurately screen corn for aflatoxin, a natural toxin produced by molds, has been approved by the USDA's Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) for official testing in the national grain inspection system.
07/18/2005 10:00:31 AM StreetInsider Alert for PKD RT$
Jul 18, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Parker Drilling Company (NYSE: PKD) stated its current 2005 projections reflected in First Call has their net income per share in the range of $0.16 to $0.26, a material increase from the Company's previously announced guidance of net income per share of $0.05 - $0.14 for 2005.
The company said although it is not the Company's policy to provide quarterly projections or respond to analysts projections, because the guidance by First Call is materially different from the Company's previous guidance, the Company is announcing that it does anticipate an improvement in projected net income per share for 2005 in the range reflected by the First Call estimates
07/18/2005 09:40:16 AM StreetInsider Alert for NYMX RT$
Jul 18, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Nymox Pharmaceutical Corporation (NASDAQ: NYMX) announced that on Friday, July 15, an FDA advisory panel voted 5-2 against approval of the kit form of the Company's NTP test (AlzheimAlert).
07/18/2005 09:40:15 AM StreetInsider Alert for MIX RT$
Jul 18, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --UPDATE: News Corporation (NYSE: NWS) signed a definitive agreement to acquire Intermix Media, Inc. (AMEX: MIX) for approximately $580 million in cash, or the equivalent of $12 per common share. In a separate transaction, Intermix announced today that it exercised its option to acquire the 47 percent of MySpace.com that it does not already own. Both MySpace.com and Intermix's more than 30 sites will become part of News Corporation's newly formed Fox Interactive Media unit.
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07/18/2005 09:25:16 AM StreetInsider Alert for OTIV RT$
Jul 18, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --On Track Innovations, Ltd. (Nasdaq: OTIV) said early Monday that its Saturn 5000 contactless reader has received certification from Visa USA to support its contactless payment program.
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07/18/2005 09:10:23 AM StreetInsider Alert for LLL RT$
Jul 18, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --L-3 Communications (NYSE: LLL) announced that its Westwood Corporation (L-3 Westwood) subsidiary has received a $24.7 million delivery order from the U.S. Army CECOM Acquisition Center for Tactically Quiet Generators (TQGs). This order is an add-on to an existing indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (ID/IQ) contract, raising the total value of orders placed to date to $85.8 million. This contract was awarded to L-3 Westwood in September 2001 with ordering years ending in September 2007. This order brings the total number of units ordered to approximately 3,300, with final delivery of current funded orders in 2007. In consideration of current forward deployments of U.S. military assets worldwide, it is anticipated that this contract will grow to approximately $130 million.
07/18/2005 09:10:22 AM StreetInsider Alert for LWSN RT$
Jul 18, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Lawson Software (Nasdaq: LWSN) announced it signed a significant contract with Education Management Corp. (EDMC) in Lawson's fourth quarter of fiscal 2005, which ended May 31. EDMC licensed Lawson Requisitions, Requisitions Self Service, ProcessFlow and Smart Notification applications. As part of the contract, EDMC also becomes Lawson's first Hackett Passport Advisory Council member. this window
07/18/2005 09:10:09 AM StreetInsider Alert for IDSY RT$
Jul 18, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --I.D. Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: IDSY) announced that it has received an order from AeroVironment, Inc. for 300 additional Battery Charger Monitoring Points (Battery ChaMPs -- wireless devices that track data from AeroVironment's PosiCharge industrial battery fast-charge system. This is AeroVironment's third order of Battery ChaMPs in support of an ongoing roll out of the PosiCharge system for a major automotive manufacturer. ______
07/18/2005 08:55:06 AM StreetInsider Alert for INTV RT$
Jul 18, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Morgan Keegan downgrades Intervoice (Nasdaq: INTV) from 'outperform' to 'market perform'.
07/18/2005 08:55:06 AM StreetInsider Alert for SCH RT$
Jul 18, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Charles Schwab (NYSE: SCH) reports Q2 earnings of $0.14 per share, 1 cent better than estimates. Revenues came in at $1.09 billion versus the consensus of $1.07 billion.
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07/18/2005 08:50:12 AM StreetInsider Alert for SO RT$
Jul 18, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --BB&T downgraded Southern Company, The (NYSE: SO) from Buy to Hold. The firm based its downgrade on valuation of the stock. ______
07/18/2005 08:45:16 AM StreetInsider Alert for SM RT$
Jul 18, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --A.G. Edwards downgraded St. Mary Land & Exploration Company (NYSE: SM) from Buy to Hold; $30.00 price target. According to the firm, SM recently exceeded their $30 price target and outperformed for the year. Their expectations from Bakken and CBM projects are smaller due to permit issues and diminished results from recent tests. They also noted that the shares are fairly valued at current prices and the horizontal Cromwell tests have potential to be future earnings catalyst.
07/18/2005 08:45:15 AM StreetInsider Alert for WBS RT$
Jul 18, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Merrill Lynch upgraded Webster Financial Corporation (NYSE: WBS) from Neutral to Buy. The firm based their upgrade on valuation. SunTrust Banks downgraded the tsock from Buy to Neutral.
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07/18/2005 08:40:19 AM StreetInsider Alert for GWW RT$
Jul 18, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --BB&T upgraded W.W. Grainger Inc (NYSE: GWW) from Hold to Buy. The firm is upgrading GWW based on the strong high-quality earnings report.
07/18/2005 08:40:09 AM StreetInsider Alert for ATCO RT$
Jul 18, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --American Technology Corporation (Nasdaq: ATCO) announced an agreement for $14 million in institutional financing through the sale of common shares and warrants to funds managed by selected institutional investors.
The agreement provides, subject to standard closing conditions, for the issuance of 2,868,851 shares of the company's common stock, and warrants to purchase an additional 1,581,919 shares of the company's common stock. The shares of common stock are being issued at a price of $4.88 per share. The 717,213 "A" warrants have an exercise price of $6.36 per share and expire in July 2009. The 864,706 "B" Warrants have an exercise price of $7.23 per share and expire six months after registration of the underlying shares. The stock closed at $6.17 on Friday 07/15/05.
07/18/2005 08:40:08 AM StreetInsider Alert for ISSX RT$
Jul 18, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Jefferies upgraded Internet Security Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: ISSX) from Hold to Buy; target price increased from $20.00 to $24.00. Based on recent conversations with the channel and with software industry contacts, the firm believes ISSX is seeing growing demand for its market-leading intrusion prevention (IPS) and vulnerability assessment (VA) solutions. They think the company can meet or beat the midpoint of Q2 guidance, and have raised their estimates accordingly. Additionally, they are increasingly encouraged about the company's growing pipeline of deals, which they feel bodes very well for 2H results relative to current Street expectations. The firm has raised their 2005 estimates to $331.2mm/85c, up from $325.3mm/80c. Their 2006 estimates move to $371.9mm/99c, up from $366.5mm/94c.
07/18/2005 08:40:07 AM StreetInsider Alert for ANAD RT$
Jul 18, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --ANADIGICS, Inc. (Nasdaq: ANAD) announced that the Company has commenced production volume shipments of 3 mm by 3 mm cellular band CDMA power amplifiers (PAs) to Samsung Electronics for several wireless handsets. The supply of cellular band CDMA PAs to Samsung Electronics expands ANADIGICS' successful relationship as a supplier of Korean PCS (KPCS), GSM/GPRS, and wideband CDMA (WCDMA) PAs to the Korean handset manufacturer.
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07/18/2005 08:35:09 AM StreetInsider Alert for SONS RT$
Jul 18, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Sonus Networks (NASDAQ: SONS) announced that Intrado Inc., (NASDAQ: TRDO) will utilize technology from Sonus Networks to support the delivery of VoIP E9-1-1 calls using the Intrado(R) V9-1-1(SM) Mobility Service. Intrado, a leading provider of critical emergency and Enhanced 9-1-1 services, is expanding its network coverage to support its VoIP service provider customers in meeting the functional requirements of the recent Federal Communications Commission ruling, which mandates E9-1-1 capabilities for VoIP service offerings.
07/18/2005 08:35:08 AM StreetInsider Alert for NCC RT$
Jul 18, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --CIBC upgraded National City Corporation (NYSE: NCC) from Underperform to Sector Perform. The firm is upgrading NCC based on mortgage volumes. Oppenheimer downgraded the stock from Buy to Neutral.
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07/18/2005 08:30:23 AM StreetInsider Alert for RF RT$
Jul 18, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Keefe Bruyette & Woods downgraded Regions Financial Corp (NYSE: RF) from Outperform to Market Perform. The firm lowered their recommendation based on valuation and caution on the company's long-term outlook.
07/18/2005 08:30:23 AM StreetInsider Alert for CUTR RT$
Jul 18, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Roth Capital upgraded Cutera Inc (Nasdaq: CUTR) from Buy to Strong Buy; target price increased from $22.00 to $25.00. The firm cited valuation as basis for their upgrade.
07/18/2005 08:30:13 AM StreetInsider Alert for SBNY RT$
Jul 18, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Lehman Brothers initiated coverage on Signature Bank (Nasdaq: SBNY) with an Overweight rating.
07/18/2005 08:30:12 AM StreetInsider Alert for CSH RT$
Jul 18, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --JMP Securities initiated coverage on Cash America International, Inc. (NYSE: CSH) with a Market Perform rating; $24.00 price target. The firm notes that returns on capital are very high but the regulatory environment remains uncertain.
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07/18/2005 08:25:19 AM StreetInsider Alert for CKFR RT$
Jul 18, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --SunTrust transitioning coverage and downgrading CheckFree (Nasdaq: CKFR) from 'buy' to 'neutral', citing valuation.
07/18/2005 08:25:19 AM StreetInsider Alert for AVT RT$
Jul 18, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --CSFB re-initiating coverage on Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT) with a Neutral rating.
07/18/2005 08:25:17 AM StreetInsider Alert for ECTX RT$
Jul 18, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --ECtel Ltd. (NASDAQ: ECTX) announced that a major eastern European GSM and GPRS operator has decided to extend the implementation of FraudView throughout its national and international networks, in addition to an installation of CashView, ECtel's revenue assurance solution, totaling over $2M.
07/18/2005 08:25:17 AM StreetInsider Alert for MCDT RT$
Jul 18, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --CSFB re-initiating coverage on McData Corporation (Nasdaq: MCDT) with an Outperform rating; $6.50 price target. The firm is re-initiating coverage on the stock and sees an improved second half with cost cutting and consolidation.
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07/18/2005 08:20:17 AM StreetInsider Alert for AVAN RT$
Jul 18, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --AVANT Immunotherapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: AVAN) announced that Harvard Medical School will receive nearly $500,000 from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to develop a VitriLife® formulation of CholeraGarde®, AVANT's single dose, oral cholera vaccine derived from the Peru-15 strain. VitriLife® is a proprietary technology that confers thermostability to live bacterial vaccines. As a subcontractor under Harvard Medical School's award, AVANT will receive approximately $374,000 of this funding over a twelve-month period.
07/18/2005 08:20:16 AM StreetInsider Alert for GDT RT$
Jul 18, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Guidant Corporation (NYSE: GDT) said it is voluntarily advising physicians about important safety information regarding certain devices. Guidant apprised FDA of this action, and FDA may classify this action as a recall. A subset of the following devices manufactured between November 25, 1997 and October 26, 2000 are impacted: PULSAR(R) MAX, PULSAR, DISCOVERY(R), MERIDIAN(R), PULSAR MAX II, DISCOVERY II, VIRTUS PLUS(R) II, INTELIS II, CONTAK(R) TR. The company said these products, which are of an earlier generation design, have not been sold or implanted for the last four years.
It is Guidant's recommendation to physicians that they consider the unique needs of individual patients and the specific technical recommendations set forth in Guidant's physician communication, dated July 18, 2005. In addition, Guidant recommends that physicians consider replacing devices for pacemaker-dependent patients. In addition, Guidant advises patients to seek medical attention immediately if they notice shortness of breath, dizziness, lightheadedness or a prolonged fast heart rate.
07/18/2005 08:20:04 AM StreetInsider Alert for BOSC RT$
Jul 18, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --B.O.S. Better Online Solutions Ltd. (NASDAQ: BOSC) announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, BOScom Ltd., has signed an asset purchase agreement with Consist Technologies Ltd. and Consist International Inc. (collectively, "Consist"), for the sale of its PrintBOS activities including all related intellectual property rights, costumer and supplier agreements, distribution channels, goodwill and workstations. BOScom shall also transfer employees to Consist. In consideration, BOScom shall receive $500,000 plus a contingent payment in each of the next three years equal to 6-10% of the future revenues exceeding $1M per year, that Consist generates from the PrintBOS activities. The closing of the transaction is subject to approval of the Office of the Israeli Chief Scientist.
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07/18/2005 08:15:22 AM StreetInsider Alert for EDS RT$
Jul 18, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --EDS (NYSE: EDS) announced that it has been awarded a contract valued at $170 million, if all options are exercised, to implement a new state-of-the-art Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS) for the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
The agreement spans five years and nine months and includes two one-year options and a 19-month implementation period during which EDS will take over and operate the state's existing legacy Medicaid system. This contract was signed in March 2005 and was reflected in the company's previously reported first quarter new business signings. The new MMIS will serve Kentucky Medicaid's more than 691,000 members and 35,000 health care providers.
07/18/2005 08:15:21 AM StreetInsider Alert for ININ RT$
Jul 18, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --The University of California, Berkeley has purchased unified communications software from Interactive Intelligence Inc. (Nasdaq: ININ) to give advanced messaging capabilities to faculty, staff and students campus-wide.
07/18/2005 08:15:07 AM StreetInsider Alert for HANS RT$ .com P Jul 18, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Momentum mover, Hansen Natural Corp (NASDAQ: HANS), announces a 2-for-1 stock split ______
07/18/2005 08:10:27 AM StreetInsider Alert for TIVO RT$
Jul 18, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --TiVo Inc. (Nasdaq: TIVO) launched its next generation interactive advertising technology solution with advertising campaigns from General Motors and The WB Television Network. The company said the new advertising technology is designed so that TiVo subscribers retain control over their viewing experience, while giving advertisers new tools to engage interested consumers.
07/18/2005 08:10:27 AM StreetInsider Alert for BKUNA RT$
Jul 18, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Bear Stearns downgraded BankUnited Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: BKUNA) from Outperform to Peer Perform. The firm is downgrading BKUNA due to the limited near-term earnings visibility.
07/18/2005 08:10:26 AM StreetInsider Alert for TBBK RT$
Jul 18, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Friedman Billings downgraded The Bancorp Inc (Nasdaq: TBBK) from Market Perform to Underperform. The firm is downgrading TBBK based on valuation.
07/18/2005 08:10:26 AM StreetInsider Alert for VLO RT$
Jul 18, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Smith Barney downgraded Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE: VLO) from Buy to Hold. The firm is cautious that fundamentals cannot support recent valuations and recommends a more defensive position.
07/18/2005 08:10:11 AM StreetInsider Alert for PLUM RT$
Jul 18, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Plumtree Software (Nasdaq: PLUM) warns, sees Q2 revenue of $22.5 million versus the consensus of $25.40 million. The company said results were impacted by several deals that slipped and did not close by the end of quarter. Plumtree Software also announced that it is conducting an internal investigation into the company's potential non-compliance with the "Price Reductions" clause of its contract with the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA).
07/18/2005 08:10:10 AM StreetInsider Alert for OXY RT$
Jul 18, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Smith Barney downgraded Occidental Petroleum Corporation (NYSE: OXY) from Buy to Hold. The firm is cautious that fundamentals cannot support recent valuations and recommends a more defensive position.
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07/18/2005 08:05:10 AM StreetInsider Alert for MRO RT$
Jul 18, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Smith Barney downgraded Marathon Oil Corporation (NYSE: MRO) from Buy to Hold. The firm is cautious that fundamentals cannot support recent valuations and recommends a more defensive position.
07/18/2005 08:05:10 AM StreetInsider Alert for THC RT$
Jul 18, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --JP Morgan downgraded Tenet Healthcare Corporation (NYSE: THC) from Neutral to Underweight. The firm based their downgrade on uncertainty regarding the company's operating performance and legal issues.
07/18/2005 08:01:28 AM StreetInsider Alert for NBIX RT$
Jul 18, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Thomas Weisel upgrades Neurocrine Bios (Nasdaq: NBIX) from 'peer perform' to 'outperform', citing reduced regulatory risk with indiplon.
07/18/2005 08:01:28 AM StreetInsider Alert for PLAB RT$
Jul 18, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --First Albany downgrades Photronics, Inc. (Nasdaq: PLAB) from 'buy' to 'neutral', citing valuation. The analyst said they expect the company's business to continue to be strong over the next couple of quarters but believe that the strength is reflected in the current share price and see little near-term upside potential to valuation.
07/18/2005 08:01:27 AM StreetInsider Alert for KLAC RT$
Jul 18, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --First Albany downgrades KLA-Tencor (Nasdaq: KLAC) from 'neutral' to 'underperform', with a $37 price target. The analyst said they believe that KLA will see competitive pricing pressure in wafer inspection from Applied Materials' (NASDAQ: AMAT) UVision.
07/18/2005 08:01:26 AM StreetInsider Alert for SNMX RT$
Jul 18, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Senomyx, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNMX) announced an exclusive two-year collaborative research and license agreement with Cadbury Adams USA LLC, a Cadbury Schweppes company, for the discovery and commercialization of new flavor ingredients in the gum confectionary area. Under the terms of the new agreement, Cadbury Schweppes has agreed to pay Senomyx research funding and specified payments upon the achievement of milestones during the collaborative period. Upon commercialization, Senomyx will receive royalty payments based on sales of products using the new flavor ingredients.
07/18/2005 08:01:25 AM StreetInsider Alert for MMP RT$
Jul 18, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Raymond James upgrades Magellan Midstream (NYSE: MMP) from 'outperform' to 'strong buy' with a $42 price target.
07/18/2005 08:01:25 AM StreetInsider Alert for IPS RT$
Jul 18, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --UBS downgrades Ipsco Inc (NYSE: IPS) from 'buy' to 'neutral' and cuts its price target to $48.
07/18/2005 08:01:24 AM StreetInsider Alert for X RT$
Jul 18, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --UBS downgrades United States Steel Corp (NYSE: X) from 'neutral' to 'reduce' and cuts its price target to $34
07/18/2005 08:01:23 AM StreetInsider Alert for MIVA RT$
Jul 18, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --MIVA, Inc. (NASDAQ: MIVA) announced that William Seippel has been named as its chief financial officer, effective immediately. Recently, Mr. Seippel was vice president and chief financial officer for AirGate PCS, a $600 million PCS affiliate of Sprint. AirGate, a former NASDAQ listed company, was acquired by Alamosa Holdings earlier in 2005.
07/18/2005 08:01:23 AM StreetInsider Alert for MBRX RT$
Jul 18, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Sankyo Co., Ltd. and Metabasis Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: MBRX) jointly announced today that Sankyo plans to resume full development of CS-917 including a Phase 2b clinical trial expected to begin in the fourth quarter of 2005. CS-917 is a first-in-class orally active, gluconeogenesis inhibitor that has shown promise as a treatment for patients with type 2 diabetes.
07/18/2005 08:01:22 AM StreetInsider Alert for KOSN RT$
Jul 18, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Kosan Biosciences Incorporated (Nasdaq: KOSN) secured a $35 million line of credit. The $35 million credit facility, which is being provided by Silicon Valley Bank, is available in up to two draws through May 31, 2006, and upon drawdown converts to a five-year term loan.
07/18/2005 08:01:16 AM StreetInsider Alert for MMM RT$
Jul 18, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --3M Co (NYSE: MMM) reports Q2 earnings of $1.09, in-line with estimates. Revenues came in at $5.3 billion versus the consensus of $5.3 billion. Excluding non-recurring items, 3M expects earnings of $4.20 to $4.25 per share, raising the low end of a previous expectation of $4.15 to $4.25 per share, versus the consensus of $4.23.
07/18/2005 08:01:15 AM StreetInsider Alert for GERN RT$
Jul 18, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Geron Corporation (Nasdaq: GERN) entered into a collaboration and license agreement with Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE: MRK) to develop a cancer vaccine targeting telomerase utilizing Merck's expertise in vaccine technologies. Under the terms of the agreement, Geron will receive an upfront payment, milestone payments upon achievement of certain development and regulatory events, and royalties.
07/18/2005 08:01:13 AM StreetInsider Alert for ETR RT$
Jul 18, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Entergy Corporation (NYSE: ETR) expects second quarter as-reported and operational earnings to be approximately $1.32 per share compared to $1.14 per share in as-reported earnings, and $1.08 per share in operational earnings one year ago. (consensus is $1.27)
07/18/2005 08:01:13 AM StreetInsider Alert for MAGS RT$
Jul 18, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Magal Security Systems, Ltd. (NASDAQ: MAGS) signed a US$ 0.5 million contract for the installation of a municipal command and control system for a city in Israel, based on Magal's FORTIS system that was modified for this particular purpose.
07/18/2005 08:01:12 AM StreetInsider Alert for PRSP RT$
Jul 18, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Bear Stearns downgraded Prosperity Bancshares Inc (NASDAQ: PRSP) from 'outperform' to 'peer perform', citing valuation.
07/18/2005 08:01:11 AM StreetInsider Alert for FTI RT$
Jul 18, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Wachovia upgrades FMC Tech (NYSE: FTI) from 'market perform' to 'outperform' with a $35-$39 valuation range. The analyst believes likely Q2 oilfield strength should point to sustainable higher results in 2005-2006 than prior expectations.
07/18/2005 08:01:11 AM StreetInsider Alert for EAGL RT$
Jul 18, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Robert W Baird downgrades EGL Inc (Nasdaq: EAGL) from Outperform to Neutral on near-term outlook-Price target $23.
07/18/2005 08:01:00 AM StreetInsider Alert for TSO RT$
Jul 18, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Friedman Billings downgrades Tesoro Corp (NYSE: TSO) from 'market perform to 'underperform', citing valuation.
07/18/2005 08:00:59 AM StreetInsider Alert for ITRI RT$
Jul 18, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --First Albany downgrades Itron (Nasdaq: ITRI) from Buy to Neutral on valuation-Price target $30.
07/18/2005 08:00:59 AM StreetInsider Alert for GI RT$
Jul 18, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Friedman Billings downgrades Giant Industries (NYSE: GI) from 'outperform' to 'market perform', citing valuation.
07/18/2005 08:00:58 AM StreetInsider Alert for RRI RT$
Jul 18, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Prudential initiates coverage on Reliant Energy (NYSE: RRI) with an 'overweight' rating and $16 price target.
07/18/2005 08:00:58 AM StreetInsider Alert for SEPR RT$
Jul 18, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Sepracor Inc. (Nasdaq: SEPR) announced preliminary results from its Phase IIIB/IV, 410-patient, four-week, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study evaluating the safety and efficacy of LUNESTA brand eszopiclone for the treatment of insomnia in perimenopausal and menopausal women suffering from insomnia. In this study, nightly use of LUNESTA 3 mg resulted in statistically significant improvement compared with placebo in patient-reported measures of sleep latency (onset of sleep), wake time after sleep onset, and total sleep time for each week of the four-week study. LUNESTA was well tolerated over the treatment period.
07/18/2005 08:00:48 AM StreetInsider Alert for EMBT RT$
Jul 18, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Merriman Curhan upgrades Embarcadero (Nasdaq: EMBT) from 'neutral' to 'buy'.
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07/18/2005 08:00:47 AM StreetInsider Alert for GI RT$
Jul 18, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Friedman Billings downgrades Giant Industries (NYSE: GI) from Outperform to Market Perform on valuation.
07/18/2005 08:00:47 AM StreetInsider Alert for NLY RT$
Jul 18, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --JMP Securities downgrades Annaly Mortgage (NYSE: NLY) from Market Perform to Underperform on outlook. ______
07/18/2005 08:00:46 AM StreetInsider Alert for IFX RT$
Jul 18, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Effective immediately, Dr. Andreas von Zitzewitz, is stepping down as Member of the Board of Infineon Technologies AG (NYSE: IFX). Dr. von Zitzewitz is under investigation based on allegations of Udo Schneider, Managing Director of BF Consulting GmbH. This is in context with payments made for contracts regarding motorsport sponsoring. The company immediately terminated all sponsoring engagements in motorsports as far as possible after the departure of the former CEO Dr. Ulrich Schumacher. Infineon Technologies AG is not under investigation and cooperates fully with the authorities.
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07/18/2005 08:00:37 AM StreetInsider Alert for HMA RT$
Jul 18, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --J.P. Morgan downgrades Health Management Associates (NYSE: HMA) from Overweight to Neutral on valuation.
07/18/2005 08:00:36 AM StreetInsider Alert for GMAI RT$
Jul 18, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Greg Manning Auctions (Nasdaq: GMAI) announced it has acquired the outstanding shares of A-Mark Precious Metals, Inc., one of the largest private sellers of bullion coins and bullion gold, silver and platinum to the wholesale marketplace. The acquisition, which closed July 15, was an all-cash deal totaling approximately $20 million.
07/18/2005 08:00:36 AM StreetInsider Alert for C RT$
Jul 18, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Citigroup (NYSE: C) reports Q2 earnings $0.97 per share, 5 cents worse than estimates. Revenues came in at $20.17 billion versus the consensus of $21.92 billion.
07/18/2005 08:00:35 AM StreetInsider Alert for BAC RT$
Jul 18, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Bank of America (NYSE: BAC) reports Q2 earnings of $1.08 per share (excluding items), 7 cents better than estimates. Q2 revenues were $14.21 billion, higher than analysts estimates of $14.0 billion.
07/18/2005 08:00:26 AM StreetInsider Alert for HAS RT$
Jul 18, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Hasbro (NYSE: HAS) reports Q2 earnings of $0.13 per share, 5 cents better than estimates. Q2 revenues were $572.4 million, higher than analysts estimates of $542.39 million.
07/18/2005 08:00:25 AM StreetInsider Alert for MYG RT$
Jul 18, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) today announced that it has made a proposal to acquire Maytag Corporation (NYSE: MYG) for $17 per Maytag share. The total value of the proposal represents a 21% premium over the price offered by Triton Acquisition Holding in their current agreement with Maytag. This transaction is valued at $2.3 billion in cash and stock (based on assumed debt of $969 million).
07/18/2005 08:00:24 AM StreetInsider Alert for NRPH RT$
Jul 17, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --New River Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: NRPH) announced that its President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board, Randal J. Kirk, and its Chief Financial and Operating Officer, Krish S. Krishnan, have established stock trading plans.
Kirk's plans relate to the sale of New River stock by seven entities under his control. Under his plans, over the next 12 months these entities will sell up to one million shares, which comprise less than 9% of the holdings Kirk owns or controls. He will not sell any shares he owns personally. Krishnan's plan will provide for the exercise of options on and sale of up to 60,000 shares over the next 12 months.
07/18/2005 08:00:14 AM StreetInsider Alert for NT RT$
Jul 17, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Hutchison Telecommunications (Vietnam) S.A R.L. (Hutchison Telecom Vietnam), in cooperation with Hanoi Telecommunications Joint Stock Company (Hanoi Telecom), has selected Nortel (NYSE: NT) to build a nationwide CDMA2000 1X network in Vietnam.
07/18/2005 08:00:14 AM StreetInsider Alert for AMZN RT$
Jul 17, 2005 (streetinsider.com via COMTEX) --Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) said as of midnight, July 15, more than 1.5 million copies of the book "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" had been ordered on Amazon's retail Web sites worldwide, and more than 919,000 copies ordered on www.amazon.com, making the book the company's largest new product release ever.
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