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Praxair Executive to Address UBS Conference.

Feb 03, 2006 ... DANBURY, Conn. -- In first graph of release dated Feb. 1, 2006, location city should read: Miami, FL (sted New York). The corrected release reads: PRAXAIR EXECUTIVE TO ADDRESS UBS CONFERENCE Robert Hossack, managing director, Praxair Canada, Inc. (NYSE: ...

Star Markets Now Accepts BioPay; First Retailer in Alabama to Allow Customers to Pay with Their Finger.

Feb 03, 2006 ... HUNTSVILLE, Ala. -- Please replace the release dated Feb. 2, 2006 with the following corrected version due to multiple revisions. The corrected release reads: STAR MARKETS NOW ACCEPTS BIOPAY; FIRST RETAILER IN ALABAMA TO ALLOW CUSTOMERS TO PAY WITH THEIR FINGER ...

UPDATE: Tesoro Reports Approximately Five Barrels Released When Tanker Struck by Ice Floe in Alaska.

Feb 03, 2006 ... KENAI, Alaska -- Tesoro Corporation, (NYSE:TSO): At 5:25 a.m. local time today, the time chartered (leased) vessel Seabulk Pride, a 1998 built double hull tanker, was loading product at the Tesoro dock in Nikiski when it was struck by an ice floe and broke away from the dock ....

New Perfectus Solutions CEO Looks to Further Strengthen Company's Delivery Capability; Refinancing Clears Debt and Provides Funds for Growth in Key Geographies.(Company Profile)

Feb 03, 2006 ... SYDNEY, Australia -- Perfectus Solutions (www.perfectussolutions.com), a specialist supplier of automated document composition and process management software, has appointed Scott Frayne as its new Chief Executive Officer. The appointment is part of a strategy to boost capability and ...

Westport Announces Third Quarter Conference Call for February 9, 2006.

Feb 03, 2006 ... VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- Westport Innovations Inc. (TSX:WPT) announced today that it will disclose its third fiscal quarter financial results on February 9, 2006. To coincide with the disclosure, Westport has scheduled a conference call for Thursday, February 9, 2006 at 8:00 am ...

ConAgra Foods Looks to Exit Refrigerated Meats Businesses; Moves to Refocus and Simplify Organizational Structure.

Feb 03, 2006 ... OMAHA, Neb. -- ConAgra Foods Inc. (NYSE:CAG), one of North America's leading packaged food companies, announced plans to divest most of its refrigerated meats businesses, including the Armour, Butterball, and Eckrich brands. In addition, the company announced several changes designed to ...

Company Profile for Rainbow Partners Inc.(Company Profile)

Feb 03, 2006 ... Rainbow Partners is Asia's leader in digital entertainment technology and content solutions. Rainbow Partners enables superior digital media recognition, management, enjoyment and discovery. Rainbow Partners' solutions are embedded in leading media players, consumer electronics devices and ...

China Health Holding Announces Letter of Intent with WangJing Hospital of China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences (BeiJing, China) and Acquisition as Growth Strategies.

Feb 03, 2006 ... BEIJING -- China Health Holding (OTCBB:CHHH), a developer and marketer of natural herbal supplement products based on traditional Chinese medicine, announced today that it has signed a letter of intent with WangJing Hospital and WangJing Hospital of China Academy of Chinese Medical ...

Lifeline Therapeutics, Inc. Engages Taglich Brothers, Inc.

Feb 03, 2006 ... DENVER -- Lifeline Therapeutics, Inc. ("Lifeline" or the "Company") (OTCBB:LFLT), maker of Protandim(R), today announced that it has engaged Taglich Brothers, Inc. to create and disseminate comprehensive quarterly research reports. Taglich Brothers, Inc. is a full-service broker ...

Cisco Announces Upcoming Schedule of Events With the Financial Community.

Feb 03, 2006 ... SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Cisco (NASDAQ:CSCO) announced today participation in the following upcoming events with the financial community, for the month of February, all of which will be webcast. Interested parties can view these events on Cisco's Web site at http://www.cisco.com/go/investors. ...

Lerach Coughlin Stoia Geller Rudman & Robbins LLP Files Class Action Suit against Omnicare, Inc.

Feb 03, 2006 ... SAN DIEGO -- Lerach Coughlin Stoia Geller Rudman & Robbins LLP ("Lerach Coughlin") (http://www.lerachlaw.com/cases/omnicare/) today announced that a class action has been commenced on behalf of an institutional investor in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of ...

2006 Nissan Xterra Campaign Dares Adventurers to ``Show Us Your X''; New Marketing Campaign Calls For Enthusiasts' Creative Involvement.

Feb 03, 2006 ... GARDENA, Calif. -- The name Xterra has always stood for one thing: getting out, doing stuff, and doing it big. It has become synonymous with the hardcore, authentic lifestyle of athletes, adventurers and extremists. Nissan North America (NNA), as part of its new marketing campaign for the ...

President Bush Visits 3M; Recognizes Company for Leadership in Research and Development.

Feb 03, 2006 ... ST. PAUL, Minn. -- President George W. Bush toured a laboratory during a visit today to 3M and recognized the company for its leadership in research and development in his remarks to employees about America's global competitiveness. From microreplication and optical films, to ...

NAELA Says New Medicaid Restrictions Spell Disaster for Seniors and People With Disabilities; Elder Law Attorneys Are Prepared to Help Individuals and Their Families Navigate Critical Elder Care Decisions in Light of the Upcoming Medicaid Changes.

Feb 03, 2006 ... TUCSON, Ariz. -- Members of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) are deeply concerned over yesterday's U.S. House of Representatives decision to pass the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 (S.1932) by a vote of 216 to 214. The Senate has already passed the bill by a vote of 51 to ...

Allegiance Bank of North America Reports Record Operating Results for Year Ended and Quarter Ended December 31, 2005.

Feb 03, 2006 ... BALA CYNWYD, Pa. -- Allegiance Bank of North America (OTC BB:ABPA), reported record operating results for the year ended December 31, 2005. C. Andrew Cook, President and Chief Executive Officer noted the achievements of the organization in 2005: --The fourth quarter ...

NovaGold Announces US$153 Million Public Offering.

Feb 03, 2006 ... VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- NovaGold Resources Inc. (TSX:NG)(AMEX:NG) announced today that it has sold 13,000,000 of its common shares at a price of US$11.75 (C$13.43) per common share. NovaGold expects to receive net proceeds of approximately US$144 million (C$164 million) after ...

Argon ST, Inc. Announces Conference Call for First Quarter FY06 Results.

Feb 03, 2006 ... FAIRFAX, Va. -- Argon ST, Inc. (NASDAQ:STST), will host a conference call for investors on Thursday, February 9, 2006, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time (9 a.m. Central Time). On the conference call, hosted by Terry Collins, CEO and President of Argon ST, senior management will review ...

State Division of Workers' Compensation Releases Study on the Effects of Legislative Reforms on California Workers' Compensation Insurance Rates.

Feb 03, 2006 ... OAKLAND, Calif. -- The state Division of Workers' Compensation (DWC) today released a study on the effects of legislative reforms on insurance rates in California. The study was conducted by Bickmore Risk Services under contract with the DWC. "The study contains positive news ...

'Banned in America': Ongoing Immigration Hassles Don't Stop Canadian Based Songstress Jade from Her Drive to Conquer the U.S.

Feb 03, 2006 ... LOS ANGELES -- Jade: --Despite the Fact That She Is Fighting An Order By Customs Officials Preventing Her Entry Into The States For Five Years, The Exotic Beauty Is Set To Release Her U.S. Debut --'Banned In America,' Which Features Powerful Reworkings of Jade's Two ...

Allergan Announces Promotion of F. Michael Ball to President and Raymond Diradoorian to Executive Vice President, Global Technical Operations.

Feb 03, 2006 ... IRVINE, Calif. -- Allergan, Inc. (NYSE:AGN) today announced that F. Michael Ball assumed the position of President, Allergan effective February 1, 2006. Additionally, Allergan announced the appointment of Raymond Diradoorian to Executive Vice President, Global Technical Operations. With ...

New Company EnergySolutions Formed to Provide Innovative Technologies and Services to the Nuclear Energy Industry.(Company Profile)

Feb 03, 2006 ... WASHINGTON -- EnergySolutions: --BNG America, Envirocare of Utah, and Scientech D&D Will Join Together as EnergySolutions to Focus on Decommissioning and Decontamination, Spent Fuel Handling, Transportation, High Level Waste Management and Disposal of Nuclear Waste ...

Energy Transfer Equity, L.P. Announces Pricing of Initial Public Offering.

Feb 03, 2006 ... DALLAS -- Energy Transfer Equity, L.P. (NYSE:ETE) announced today that it has priced its initial public offering of 21,000,000 common units at a price of $21.00 per unit. The common units will begin trading tomorrow on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "ETE." Energy Transfer ...

Break.com to Feature ``Instant Replay'' of All Super Bowl XL Advertisements; Football Fans Can Go to Break.com to Review, Discuss, and Share the Video Ads.

Feb 03, 2006 ... LOS ANGELES -- Break.com, the leading user-generated video sharing site for indie-content creators, today announced it will provide links to all the Super Bowl XL commercial ads featured on this Sunday's big game. Fans can access the Super Bowl ads, which have long been the pick of ...

Ainsworth Lumber Announces Consent Solicitation Relating to its 6.750% Senior Notes Due March 15, 2014.

Feb 03, 2006 ... VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- Ainsworth Lumber Co. Ltd. (the "Company") (TSX:ANS) announced today the commencement of a solicitation of consents to certain indenture amendments (the "Amendment") relating to its US$210,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 6.750% Senior Notes due March ...

By 2015, 26% Of the Japanese Population Will Be Elderly People, Resulting in Growth Opportunities for the Oncology Market.

Feb 03, 2006 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c32071 ) has announced the addition of Opportunities and Challenges in the Japanese Market for Cancer Therapies to their offering. For the past 25 years, cancer has been the leading cause of death ...

An Evaluation of the Investment Opportunities within the Different Industries in China.

Feb 03, 2006 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c32134) has announced the addition of Country Investment Opportunities - China to their offering. With businesses spanning geographical borders based on today's fast-moving technology and rapidly ...

New High Performance Java Capabilities from Esmertec Now Available on TTPCom AJAR; Rapid Time-to-Market and Significant Extension of Service Capabilities.

Feb 03, 2006 ... DUEBENDORF-ZURICH, Switzerland & CAMBRIDGE, England -- Esmertec(TM), a leading provider of software solutions for mobile phones and embedded devices, and TTPCom Limited ("TTPCom") announce today the availability of Esmertec's Jbed(TM) Advanced software on the TTPCom AJAR Platform, the ...

AAA Texas: Weekend Gas Watch; State Prices Edge Lower.

Feb 03, 2006 ... HOUSTON -- Prices as the gas pump dipped slightly across the state this week foreshadowing what could be 2-3 weeks of lower prices, according to the AAA Texas' Weekend Gas Watch. The statewide average price for a gallon of regular self serve is $2.272 a gallon - down 1.1 cents ...

Wyn Developments Expands Natural Gas Development Potential in Northeastern British Columbia.

Feb 03, 2006 ... VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- Wyn Developments Inc. (TSX VENTURE:WL)(PINK SHEETS:WYDPF) is pleased to announce that it has signed a Letter of Agreement whereby Wyn Developments Inc. has acquired a Right of Refusal to participate for a 21 1/3% working interest in the drilling of a ...

Texhoma Increases its Interest in Clovelly South.

Feb 03, 2006 ... HOUSTON -- Texhoma Energy, Inc. ("Texhoma") (PINK SHEETS:TXHE) is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement to acquire a further 5% working interest in "Clovelly South", increasing its total interest to 11%. Texhoma's financial obligation under the operating agreement is ...

Hitachi Announces Consolidated Financial Results for the Third Quarter Ended December 31, 2005.

Feb 03, 2006 ... TOKYO -- Hitachi, Ltd. (NYSE:HIT)(TOKYO:6501) today announced its consolidated financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2005, ended December 31, 2005. <Pre> Notes: 1. All figures, except for the outlook for fiscal 2005, were converted at the rate of 118 yen ...

Gather Information on the Political and Economical Environment of a Country before Deciding to Invest.

Feb 03, 2006 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c32115) has announced the addition of Country Investment Opportunities - India to their offering With businesses spanning geographical borders based on today's fast moving technology and rapidly ...

B/E Aerospace Reports Fourth Quarter 2005 Financial Results; Record Revenues of $223 Million up 18 Percent, Diluted EPS of $0.96; Record Backlog Reaches $1.1 Billion.

Feb 03, 2006 ... WELLINGTON, Fla. -- B/E Aerospace, Inc. (Nasdaq:BEAV), the world's leading manufacturer of aircraft cabin interior products and a leading aftermarket distributor of aerospace fasteners, today announced fourth quarter and full year financial results for 2005. <Pre> HIGHLIGHTS ...

Intuit Seeks Definitive Numbers From H&R Block; Maker of TurboTax Answers Block, Files Counter Claims.

Feb 03, 2006 ... MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. -- Intuit Inc. (Nasdaq:INTU) today filed its answer and counterclaims of fraud and false advertising against H&R Block in federal district court in Kansas City. The counterclaims are part of the company's defense of its TurboTax(R) ad campaign, which was recently ...

Volvo Report on Operations 2005.

Feb 03, 2006 ... STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- Volvo: --Net sales for the full year 2005 increased by 14% to SEK 231,191 M (202,171) Net sales in the fourth quarter 2005 increased by 15% to SEK 65,287 M (56,977) --For 2005, income for the period increased by 32% to SEK 13,106 M ...

The Indian Healthcare Services Industry is Expected to Be Worth Rs 3200 Billion by 2012.

Feb 03, 2006 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c32148) has announced the addition of Industry Insight - Indian Healthcare Services to their offering. The report on Indian Healthcare Services analyzes the various aspects of the industry ...

Auto Club: Speculators Send Local Gas Prices Higher for the Fifth Straight Week.

Feb 03, 2006 ... LOS ANGELES -- The expectation that gasoline prices will be higher this spring has sent speculators on a buying spree, bidding up prices, and motorists are feeling the increase at the pump for the fifth consecutive week, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California's Weekend Gas ...

Peter Cheeseman Joins Guy Carpenter - Sydney.

Feb 03, 2006 ... SYDNEY -- Guy Carpenter & Company, Inc., the leading global risk and reinsurance specialist and a part of the Marsh & McLennan Companies (NYSE: MMC), today announced that Peter Cheeseman will join its Sydney office as Senior Vice President in the Instrat(R) group, the firm's actuarial and ...

Company Profile for BioSystems International.(Company Profile)

Feb 03, 2006 ... The mission of BioSystems International is to bring biomarkers to the bedside. BioSystems International ("BSI") discovers, validates and qualifies biomarkers through partnerships with pharmaceutical, biotechnology and diagnostics companies and in-house research programs or ...

A Look at the Leading Companies and Brands in the Bottled Water Industry in Turkey.

Feb 03, 2006 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c32173) has announced the addition of Bottled Water in Turkey to their offering. Our Bottled Water in Turkey report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national ...

The African Market for Travel and Tourism is Expected to Be Worth 5% by 2020.

Feb 03, 2006 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c32198) has announced the addition of Travel and Tourism Analyst - Africa Outbound to their offering. The World Tourism Organization (WTO) has dubbed Africa "a continent of hope and of the ...

Medialink: Baby The Youngest Living Heart Donor Ever.

Feb 03, 2006 ... Two small babies are making medical history after surviving remarkable -- and extremely rare -- transplant surgeries. They are the youngest living heart donor and recipient ever reported. Radio News Feature You can reach the story directly by going to ...

Medialink: Trends in Motorcoach Travel.

Feb 03, 2006 ... Group travel is booming and the long-distance motorcoach is leading the trend. Peter Pantuso of the American Bus Association discusses new buses that feature the latest technological comforts. Radio News Feature. You can reach the story directly by going to ...

Medialink: Online Buzz: the Super Bowl and the Oscars.

Feb 03, 2006 ... What's happening online this week? AOL's Regina Lewis has the latest! Radio News Feature. You can reach the story directly by going to http://media.medialink.com/home.aspx?story=31576 This multimedia news story is for free and unrestricted ...

Guy Carpenter Appoints George Carrington Worldwide Leader of Professional Liability Specialty Practice; Brian Cole Named Professional Liability Specialty Leader for Non-Americas.

Feb 03, 2006 ... NEW YORK -- Guy Carpenter & Company, Inc., the leading global risk and reinsurance specialist and a part of the Marsh & McLennan Companies (NYSE: MMC), today announced that it has named George Carrington Worldwide Professional Liability Specialty Leader, effective immediately. In his new ...

Bong Ljungdahl: Bong Acquires Envelope Production in Estonia.

Feb 03, 2006 ... KRISTIANSTAD, Sweden -- Bong Ljungdahl AB (publ.)(STO:BONG) has signed an agreement to acquire the American office supply company SMEAD's envelope factory in Kohila, Estonia. The unit's production consists primarily of consumer-packaged envelopes that are sold to customers in several ...

Autoliv Honored with Honda Award.(Company Profile)

Feb 03, 2006 ... STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- Autoliv, the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems, today received Honda's Supplier of Excellence Award during a ceremony at Autoliv's facility in Yokohama. Honda gave Autoliv the award for "persistent implementation of value engineering/value added ...

Boliden Increases Nickel Smelting in Finland.

Feb 03, 2006 ... STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- Boliden (STO:BOL)(TSX:BOL) announced that it has entered into a three party agreement with the American metal-based speciality chemicals producer, OM Group Inc. (OMG), and one of the world's leading nickel producers, Inco Limited, providing for the smelting of nickel ...

Q4 2005 Leggett & Platt Earnings Conference Call - Research and Markets offers a transcript of 'Leggett & Platt' Conference Call.

Feb 03, 2006 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- The Leggett & Platt (NYSE:LEG) Corporate Conference Call took place on 27-Jan-06 9:00am ET. The Co. reported 4Q05 EPS of $0.24, including $0.11 per share of non-recurring net cost. The Co. posted record 4Q05 sales of $1.34b. The Co ....

Q1 2006 Ameritrade Holding Corp. Earnings Conference Call and Remarks on Acquisition of TD Waterhouse Group, Inc - Research and Markets Offers a Transcript of 'Ameritrade Holding Corp.' Conference Call.

Feb 03, 2006 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- The Ameritrade Holding Corp. (NASDAQ:AMTD) Corporate Conference Call took place on 25-Jan-06 7:30am ET. Co. reported 1Q06 revenues of $277m. 1Q06 pretax income was $140m. 1Q06 EPS was $0.21. FY06 EPS guidance for the ...

Xerox Packs New Wide-Format Printer with Powerful Features; Xerox 6204 Quickly, Economically Produces Maps, Blueprints and More.

Feb 03, 2006 ... MIAMI BEACH, Fla. -- Equipping print providers with the right technology to profit from the growing digital wide-format printing market, Xerox Corporation (NYSE: XRX) today announced the Xerox 6204 Wide Format Solution, a black-and-white copier and printer aimed at commercial print shops ...

A Look at the Cough, Cold and Allergy Remedies Market in Denmark, Including Forecasts Till 2009 to Show How the Market is Set to Change.

Feb 03, 2006 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c32177) has announced the addition of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies in Denmark to their offering. Our Cough, Cold and Allergy Products in Denmark report offers a comprehensive ...

Wind River Holdings, L.P. Announces the Acquisition of The Haven Group, Inc.

Feb 03, 2006 ... KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa. -- On December 30, 2005 Wind River Holdings, L.P. acquired The Haven Group, Inc., a leading manufacturer of custom and semi-custom homes. Haven produces its homes in a climate controlled environment and ships them to the home site where they are permanently installed ....

Monotype Imaging and Ikivo Partner to Bring Advanced Multilingual Text Capabilities to SVG Developers of Mobile Phones.

Feb 03, 2006 ... WOBURN, Mass. & STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- Monotype Imaging Inc., a global provider of font and imaging software technologies, and Ikivo AB, a developer of mobile SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics) software solutions, have partnered to introduce scalable, multilingual text capabilities into ...

Ultralife Batteries Awarded $1.7 Million BA-5390 Battery Contract by U.S. Defense Department.

Feb 03, 2006 ... NEWARK, N.Y. -- Ultralife Batteries, Inc. (NASDAQ: ULBI) has been awarded a new contract for its BA-5390 battery, valued at approximately $1.7 million, by the U.S. Defense Department. Deliveries are expected to be completed this quarter. This contract, which is independent of the company's ...

Safe, Reliable and Affordable Scaffold Solutions by Safway Services, Incorporated, a Feature of Industry Today on Industrialinfo.com Radio.

Feb 03, 2006 ... HOUSTON -- Industrial Info Resources, Incorporated (IIR) will host Safway Services, Incorporated (Waukesha, Wisconsin) as its special guest on Industrialinfo.com Radio (http://www.industrialinfo.com/radio) Monday, February 6, 2006, as part of the weekly national broadcast of Industry ...

Paramount Gold Adds Important Ground Adjacent to Their San Miguel Project in Mexico.

Feb 03, 2006 ... CHIHUAHUA, Mexico -- Paramount Gold Mining Corp. (OTC:PGDP)(FWB:P6G) is pleased to announce that it has acquired a 70% interest in the Santa Cruz mining concession which is located adjacent to their San Miguel project in the Sierra Madre Gold-Silver belt, Mexico. Bill Reed, ...

Zonagen Announces Positive Top-Line Results of Androxal(TM) Study; Androxal(TM) Did Not Produce Supra-Normal Levels of Testosterone in Study Patients.

Feb 03, 2006 ... THE WOODLANDS, Texas -- Zonagen, Inc. (Nasdaq:ZONA) and (PCX:ZONA), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of new drugs to treat hormonal and reproductive system disorders, today announced positive top-line results of an open-label study of Androxal(TM), the company's ...

Equitex Mailing Proxy Materials for Special Meeting of Stockholders.

Feb 03, 2006 ... ENGLEWOOD, Colo. & WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Equitex, Inc. (NASDAQ: EQTX) announced that it has filed and will begin mailing today to its stockholders the definitive proxy materials for a Special Meeting of Stockholders to be held on Tuesday, February 28, 2006. Stockholders are being asked ...

Washington Mutual Announces Notice of Redemption and Offer to Purchase for Zero Coupon Notes Due 2021.

Feb 03, 2006 ... SEATTLE -- Washington Mutual, Inc. (NYSE:WM) announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary, New American Capital, Inc. ("NAC"), will redeem all of NAC's outstanding Zero Coupon Convertible Notes due 2021 (CUSIP No. 74406AAB8, the "Notes") on March 6, 2006. The Notes were originally ...

Fit After Fifty Inc. Finalizes Area Development Agreement.

Feb 03, 2006 ... MELBOURNE, Fla. -- Fit After Fifty Inc. (Pink Sheets:FTFY) announced today that it has secured an area development agreement for four studios in the Dallas, Texas, area. The area development agreement gives the buyer exclusivity for a specified territory to open multiple studio locations ...

Zacks Brokerage Buy List: Eli Lilly, Exxon Mobil, General Electric and Wachovia Corporation.

Feb 03, 2006 ... CHICAGO -- Today Zacks.com releases the names of four more stocks that are in their coveted Brokerage Buy List portfolio. This portfolio includes just those stocks that currently appear on the core recommended lists of at least three of the top 14 brokerage firms. These stocks are ...

Hyperion to Present at the Credit Suisse First Boston Global Software Conference on February 7.(Company Profile)

Feb 03, 2006 ... SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- Hyperion Solutions (Nasdaq:HYSL), the global leader in Business Performance Management software, today announced that Francois Delepine, Hyperion's vice president of corporate finance, will present a company overview at the Credit Suisse First Boston Global Software ...

Zacks Equity Research Director of Research Dirk Van Dijk highlights: Intel, Yahoo and Google.

Feb 03, 2006 ... CHICAGO -- Zacks.com releases a Midweek Update to its exclusive Earnings Trends report written by Dirk Van Dijk, Director of Research for Zacks Equity Research. Read about Intel (NASDAQ:INTC), Yahoo (NASDAQ:YHOO) and Google (NASDAQ:GOOG) To see this week's full report then visit: ...

Zacks Buy List Highlights: Nextel Partners, Inc., Eagle Materials, Inc., Archer-Daniels-Midland Company, and Marten Transport, Ltd.

Feb 03, 2006 ... CHICAGO -- Zacks.com releases another list Zacks Rank Buy Stocks. Everyday on Zacks.com, four stocks are selected based on how well they match the criteria for the four main schools of investing: Aggressive Growth, Growth & Income, Momentum and Value. The four Zacks Rank Buy stocks ...