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Company Profile for Best Buy Co., Inc.(Company overview)

Apr 20, 2006 ... Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE:BBY) is an innovative Fortune 100 growth company that continually strives to create superior customer experiences. Through more than 940 retail stores across the United States and in Canada, our employees connect customers with technology and entertainment products ...

CirTran Celebrates 'Successful Conclusions' of Litigations, Now Set to File 10-KSB for Fiscal 2005 with SEC This Week.

Apr 20, 2006 ... SALT LAKE CITY -- Please replace the release dated April 12, 2006 with the following corrected version due to multiple revisions. The corrected release reads: CirTran Corp. (OTCBB: CIRT), an international full-service contract manufacturer of IT, consumer and consumer ...

CirTran Reports Record Sales, Strong Overall Improvement in 10-K Filing.

Apr 20, 2006 ... SALT LAKE CITY -- Please replace the release dated April 17, 2006 with the following corrected version due to multiple revisions. The corrected release reads: CIRTRAN REPORTS RECORD SALES, STRONG OVERALL IMPROVEMENT IN 10-KSB FILING CirTran Corp. (OTCBB: ...

Parties Reach RAL Settlement Agreement.

Apr 20, 2006 ... CHICAGO -- Plaintiff class representative Lynne A. Carnegie has reached an agreement with H&R Block Inc. (NYSE:HRB) and Beneficial National Bank, for itself and its successors, that would settle a 1998 Chicago class action lawsuit related to refund anticipation loans (RALs). ...

Q1 2006 City National Corporation Earnings Conference Call - Research and Markets Offers a Transcript of 'City National Corporation' Conference Call.

Apr 20, 2006 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- The City National Corporation (NYSE:CYN) Corporate Conference Call took place on 19-Apr-06 5:00pm ET. The Co. reported 1Q06 earnings of $57.2m or $1.12 a share. For the first time, 1Q06 revenue exceeded $200m. EPS for 2006 is expected to grow somewhere between ...

Look In the Lost and Found For Millions in Lottery Tickets!

Apr 20, 2006 ... SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Lottery officials report that a winning SuperLOTTO Plus ticket worth $52 million has not yet been claimed. The ticket was sold at Emery Produce, 5959 Shellmound Street in Emeryville, with the numbers 7, 31, 32, 36, 41, MEGA 18. "Someone is carrying around a winning ...

Q1 2006 E*TRADE Financial Corp. Earnings Conference Call - Research and Markets Offers a Brief of 'E*TRADE Financial Corp.' Conference Call.

Apr 20, 2006 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- The E*TRADE Financial Corp. (NYSE:ET) Corporate Conference Call took place on 19-Apr-06 5:00pm ET. Management reported a record $598m in total net revenues and record earnings of $0.36 per share. The Co. increased the high and low end of its earnings guidance ...

Q1 2006 MGI Pharma Earnings Conference Call - Research and Markets Offers a Brief of 'MGI Pharma' Conference Call.

Apr 20, 2006 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- The MGI Pharma (NASDAQ:MOGN) Corporate Conference Call took place on 19-Apr-06 5:00pm ET. MOGN reported that 1Q06 total revenues increased to $78.2m from $63.2m in 1Q05. On a US GAAP basis, MOGN reported a net loss of $2.8m or $0.04 per diluted share vs. a net ...

Q2 2006 QUALCOMM Inc. Earnings Conference Call - Research and Markets Offers a Brief of 'QUALCOMM Inc.' Conference Call.

Apr 20, 2006 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- The QUALCOMM Inc. (NASDAQ:QCOM) Corporate Conference Call took place on 19-Apr-06 4:45pm ET. Management today announced 2Q06 pro forma revenues of $1.83b for pro forma net income of $706m and pro forma diluted EPS of $0.41. The company revised its guidance ...

Q1 2006 Intel Corporation Earnings Conference Call - Research and Markets offers a brief of 'Intel Corporation' Conference Call.

Apr 20, 2006 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- The Intel Corporation (NASDAQ: INTC) Corporate Conference Call took place on 19-Apr-06 5:30pm ET. The Co. reported that revenue for 1Q06 was $8.9b, down over 12% from 4Q05. 1Q06 fully diluted EPS was $0.23. INTC is planning for revenue in 2Q06 to be between ...

Q1 2006 Trimble Navigation Earnings Conference Call - Research and Markets offers a brief of 'Trimble Navigation' Conference Call.

Apr 20, 2006 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- The Trimble Navigation (NASDAQ:TRMB) Corporate Conference Call took place on 19-Apr-06 4:30pm ET. TRMB reported 1Q06 revenue of $225.9m. 1Q06 GAAP net income was $25.8m and non-GAAP net income was $29.8m. 1Q06 GAAP EPS was $0.45 and non-GAAP EPS was $0.52. The ...

Senator Christopher S. ''Kit'' Bond (R-MO) Officially Cuts Ribbon to Launch Manufacture of EarthShell Packaging; EarthShell Corporation and RPI Host Celebration at Missouri Facility.

Apr 20, 2006 ... BALTIMORE -- EarthShell(R) Corporation (OTCBB:ERTH), announced today with its licensee ReNewable Products, Inc. (RPI) that Senator Christopher S. "Kit" Bond officially cut the ribbon on the first dedicated facility to manufacture EarthShell Packaging products. In ceremonies held today at ...

PortalPlayer, Inc. Announces Product Transition Setback.

Apr 20, 2006 ... SAN JOSE, Calif. -- PortalPlayer, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLAY), a leading supplier of semiconductor, firmware and software solutions for personal media players and secondary display-enabled notebook computers, has recently been advised that the follow-on to its PP5021 System-on-Chip (SoC), which is ...

Shanghai is Moving at a Rapid Pace Towards Becoming the Next Financial Capital of the World.

Apr 20, 2006 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c35845) has announced the addition of Enterprise Business Continuity Market in India and China to their offering. China's economy has been growing at nine percent annually for many years ....

A Detailed Review of the Chinese Political, Economic and Business Environment.

Apr 20, 2006 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c35849) has announced the addition of China: Country Profile to their offering. This report provides a detailed analysis on China, providing an overview of its political, economic and business ...

Q1 2006 Rambus Inc. Earnings Conference Call - Research and Markets Offers a Brief of 'Rambus Inc.' Conference Call.

Apr 20, 2006 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- The Rambus Inc. (NASDAQ:RMBS) Corporate Conference Call took place on 19-Apr-06 5:00pm ET. RMBS reported total revenues of $47.2m for 1Q06, up 19% vs. 1Q05. In 1Q06, RMBS signed an agreement with IBM for its XDR memory interface and FlexIO Processor Bus for ...

Q1 2006 eBay Earnings Conference Call - Research and Markets offers a brief of 'eBay' Conference Call.

Apr 20, 2006 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- The eBay (NASDAQ:EBAY) Corporate Conference Call took place on 19-Apr-06 5:00pm ET. EBAY reported 1Q06 net revenues of $1.39b. 1Q06 non-GAAP operating income was $461m. 1Q06 GAAP net income was $248m. The Co.s 1Q06 non-GAAP EPS was $0.24 and 1Q06 GAAP diluted ...

IIJ to Offer New IIJ DSL/A Service for ACCA ADSL Line.

Apr 20, 2006 ... TOKYO -- Internet Initiative Japan Inc. (IIJ, NASDAQ: IIJI; TSE Mothers 3774), one of Japan's leading Internet access and comprehensive network solutions providers, today announced that in May 2006, the Company will release its IIJ DSL/A Service for ADSL lines provided by ACCA Networks ...

Q1 2006 NMS Communications Earnings Conference Call - Research and Markets offers a brief of 'NMS Communications' Conference Call.

Apr 20, 2006 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- The NMS Communications (NASDAQ: NMSS) Corporate Conference Call took place on 19-Apr-06 5:00pm ET. NMSS reported 1Q06 total revenues of $30.7m, non-GAAP net income of $2.6m or $0.05 per share, and GAAP net income of $1.7m or $0.03 per share. Full-year 2006 ...

Q1 2006 IMS Health Earnings Conference Call - Research and Markets offers a brief of 'IMS Health' Conference Call.

Apr 20, 2006 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- The IMS Health (NYSE:RX) Corporate Conference Call took place on 19-Apr-06 5:00pm ET. RX reported that revenue was $446m, and excluding the expensing of stock options adjusted diluted EPS was $0.34 for 1Q06. The Co. expects constant dollar revenue growth to be ...

CenterPoint Properties Announces Extended Consent Date and Expiration Date for Tender Offers and Consent Solicitations.

Apr 20, 2006 ... OAK BROOK, Ill. -- CenterPoint Properties Trust announced today that it has extended the Consent Date for the previously announced Consent Solicitations relating to the indentures governing its outstanding $450 million of senior unsecured notes (the "Notes") and extended the Expiration ...

Microchip Technology Continues to Gain Recognition for Leadership and Innovation; Company Receives New Honors for Product and Business Excellence.(Company overview)

Apr 20, 2006 ... CHANDLER, Ariz. -- Microchip Technology Inc. (Nasdaq:MCHP), a leading provider of microcontroller and analog semiconductors, today announced that it has been recognized with four new awards for product and organizational leadership. "As the worldwide leader in 8-bit ...

Logitech Delivers 8th Consecutive Record Year, 30th Straight Quarter of Double-Digit Sales Growth.

Apr 20, 2006 ... FREMONT, Calif. & ROMANEL-SUR-MORGES, Switzerland -- Logitech International (Nasdaq:LOGI) (SWX:LOGN) today announced it has posted its eighth consecutive year of record sales and profits, ending with a record fourth quarter and reaching its increased fiscal-year goals. Sales for ...

Q1 2006 Polycom Incorporated Earnings Conference Call - Research and Markets offers a brief of 'Polycom Incorporated' Conference Call.

Apr 20, 2006 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- The Polycom Incorporated (NASDAQ:PLCM) Corporate Conference Call took place on 19-Apr-06 5:00pm ET. PLCM reported 1Q06 revenues of $157.7m and non-GAAP EPS of $0.22. In 1Q06, the Co. repurchased roughly 2.7m shares of its common stock for approx. $52.4m. The ...

CEMEX's First Quarter 2006 Sales Increase 52%; EBITDA up 29%.(Company overview)

Apr 20, 2006 ... MONTERREY, Mexico -- CEMEX, S.A. de C.V. (NYSE: CX) announced today that consolidated net sales in the first quarter of 2006 grew 52% to US$3.9 billion versus US$2.6 billion in the same quarter of 2005, primarily as a result of the acquisition of RMC. CEMEX Consolidated ...

Spirit Airlines Adjusts Fares to Reflect Higher Fuel Expense; Fare Increases Range from $5 to $20 Each Way.

Apr 20, 2006 ... FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- Spirit Airlines today increased most fares system-wide to help offset the rising price of fuel. Fare increases range from $5 to $20 each way for Domestic markets as well as travel to the Bahamas, Mexico and the Caribbean. The fare increases are effective ...

InPhonic to Sell Wireless Products and Services on Amazon.com.

Apr 20, 2006 ... WASHINGTON & SEATTLE -- InPhonic, Inc. (NASDAQ:INPC), a leading online seller of wireless devices and services, today announced that it has signed a multi-year agreement with Amazon Services LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN), to sell its products and services ...

Q1 2006 Kinder Morgan Earnings Conference Call - Research and Markets offers a brief of 'Kinder Morgan' Conference Call.

Apr 20, 2006 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- The Kinder Morgan (NYSE:KMI) Corporate Conference Call took place on 19-Apr-06 4:30pm ET. Co. reported on changes to accounting following consolidation of its recent acquisitions. Continues to hold to target of $5.00 EPS for year. ...

Q1 2006 Kinder Morgan Earnings Conference Call - Research and Markets Offers a Brief of 'Kinder Morgan' Conference Call.

Apr 20, 2006 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- The Kinder Morgan (NYSE:KMP) Corporate Conference Call took place on 19-Apr-06 4:30pm ET. Co. reported on changes to accounting following consolidation of its recent acquisitions. Continues to hold to target of $5.00 EPS for year. ...

First InforSense(R) Users Conference a Success; Attendees from a Wide Variety of Industries Learn How to Best Leverage InforSense Solutions for Business-Critical Decision-Making; InforSense Announces Next Users Conference in London in Autumn 2006.

Apr 20, 2006 ... LONDON & CAMBRIDGE, Mass. -- InforSense Ltd., the leader in integrative analytics platforms, held its first Global Users Conference in Boston, MA, April 6-7. Over 85 participants from industry and academia shared insights into working with InforSense products, learned about future product ...

XBRL Accounts Filings Take Off at Companies House.

Apr 20, 2006 ... OXFORD, England -- DecisionSoft Limited are proud to announce that True North, their market-leading XBRL processor, has successfully validated the first 10,000 company accounts submitted to the electronic filing service at Companies House. The introduction of an electronic ...

Cisco Capital and CSA Collaborate to Extend Reach of Financing Programmes Which Protect Technology Investments; CSA Leads by Example by Taking up to RM15 Million Loan Package From Cisco Capital.

Apr 20, 2006 ... KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia -- Computer Systems Advisers (M) Berhad (CSA), one of Malaysia's leading information technology (IT) service providers, and Cisco Systems Capital(R), a wholly-owned division of Cisco Systems(R), Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO), today announced plans to extend the reach of ...

Vivendi Universal Reports First Quarter Revenues up 6.5 % on a Comparable Basis.

Apr 20, 2006 ... PARIS -- Vivendi Universal (NYSE:V) <Pre> Note to readers: Vivendi Universal provides preliminary, unaudited revenue information for the first quarter of 2006 on an IFRS basis in accordance with European regulatory requirements. </Pre> First quarter of 2006 Revenues ...

Avalon Oil & Gas, Inc. Acquires 50% Working Interest in 266.73 Acre Lease in Starr County, Texas.

Apr 20, 2006 ... MINNEAPOLIS -- Avalon Oil & Gas, Inc., (OTCBB:AOGS) ("Avalon") announced today that it has closed its agreement to acquire a fifty percent (50%) working interest in a 266.73-acre oil and gas lease in Starr County, Texas, from Canyon Creek Oil and Gas, Inc. This announcement follows ...

Aiken Feeling No Pain as GlaxoSmithKline Invests $65 Million to Expand Production, an Industrial Info News Alert.

Apr 20, 2006 ... SUGAR LAND, Texas -- Reported by Annette Kreuger, Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas). Established in 1978, the Aiken, South Carolina division of GlaxoSmithKline has been a consistent top performer. As a result of the performance, the plant was recently named as one of GSK's ...

Peace Arch Entertainment and Showtime Networks to Distribute ``The Tudors,'' a New Dramatic Series Based on Young Henry VIII.

Apr 20, 2006 ... TORONTO -- Peace Arch Entertainment Group Inc. (AMEX:PAE) (TSX:PAE), one of North America's fastest-growing independent film and television companies, announced today the successful completion of an agreement with cable television leader Showtime Networks, a wholly-owned subsidiary of CBS ...

W-H Energy Services Announces Conference Call.

Apr 20, 2006 ... HOUSTON -- W-H Energy Services, Inc. (NYSE:WHQ) has scheduled the date of its release of first quarter results to occur prior to the market open on Thursday, April 27, 2006. The earnings release will be followed by a conference call at 11:00 a.m. central time and is open to the public. The ...

MultiCell to Present Company's Lead Drug Candidates at Equities Magazine Investor Conference; President Dr. Chang to Present Novel Therapeutic Compounds to Treat Fatigue, Multiple Sclerosis, Diabetes and Other Diseases.

Apr 20, 2006 ... SAN DIEGO -- MultiCell Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB:MCET), developer of therapeutics for the treatment of degenerative neurological diseases, metabolic and endocrinological disorders, and infectious diseases, will outline its robust drug development pipeline and strategic initiatives for ...

Orc Software AB - Interim Report January 1 - March 31, 2006.

Apr 20, 2006 ... STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- Orc Software AB (STO:ORC) January-March 2006 --Revenue SEK 93 (66) million --Operating income SEK 4 (8) million --Operating income SEK 14 million following adjustments for items affecting comparability and foreign exchange ...

State of Indiana, Governor's Council on Impaired & Dangerous Driving & 21st Century Insurance to Hold Child Safety Seat Fair in Indianapolis; Actor Erik Estrada to Help Deliver Safety Message at Statewide Events.

Apr 20, 2006 ... INDIANAPOLIS -- As part of a statewide partnership designed to reduce the leading cause of fatalities among children, the State of Indiana; the Governor's Council on Impaired & Dangerous Driving, a division of the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute; and 21st Century Insurance (NYSE:TW) ...

Vivendi Universal has Already Obtained Approval to Amend the Deposit Agreement for American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) to Delist from the NYSE.

Apr 20, 2006 ... PARIS -- Vivendi Universal (NYSE:V) <Pre> Group Receives a Large Majority Approval by Owners of ADRs </Pre> Vivendi Universal announced today that it is has received irrevocable consents from owners of the company's American Depositary Receipts (ADRs), representing a large ...

Tritech Technology AB: Tritech and Comsel Sign MeshNET Framework Agreement.

Apr 20, 2006 ... STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- Tritech Technology AB (Tritech) and Oy Comsel System Ab (Comsel) has today confirmed their cooperation with a framework agreement for the coming two (2) years that will fulfill deliveries of MeshNET technology in a number of ongoing deliveries, including E-ON Project ...

Teva Announces Stay of Approval for Generic Pravachol Lifted.

Apr 20, 2006 ... JERUSALEM -- Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (Nasdaq: TEVA) announced today that further to its press release dated April 19, 2006, Teva filed a motion to reconsider the stay of approval of its Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) to market its generic version of Bristol-Myers ...

Samsung Selects RF Transceiver from Infineon for EDGE Mobile Phones; Chip Reduces Number of Components and Board Space.

Apr 20, 2006 ... MUNICH, Germany -- Infineon Technologies AG (NYSE:IFX)(FWB:IFX) today announced that Samsung, the world's third-largest mobile phone supplier, has selected the single-chip SMARTi PM CMOS radio frequency (RF) transceiver for new EDGE mobile phones that will be coming to the market in the ...

Hypercom Takes the Lead: Introduces First Universal Contactless Handheld PIN Pad; High Security Multiapplication Device Expands Market for Hypercom.

Apr 20, 2006 ... LAS VEGAS -- ETA Annual Meeting & Expo -- Hypercom Corp. (NYSE: HYC) today introduced the new P4100 PIN Pad, the first universal RF-enabled multiapplication PIN entry device designed to meet the rigorous new PCI (Payment Card Industry) security standards established by Visa International ...

Hypercom Unveils Market's First Plug-and-Play Value-Added POS Application Platform; Telco-Grade Appliance Speeds Deployment for End Users & Integrators; Adds New Revenue Stream for Hypercom.

Apr 20, 2006 ... LAS VEGAS -- ETA Annual Meeting & Expo -- Hypercom Corp. (NYSE: HYC) today unveiled a new network server appliance enabling the market's first plug-and-play deployment of value-added applications for point-of-sale/point-of-service systems. The new telco-grade appliance will come pre-loaded ...

The Pantry, Inc. Schedules Conference Call to Review Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2006 Results.

Apr 20, 2006 ... SANFORD, N.C. -- The Pantry, Inc. (NASDAQ:PTRY), the leading independent convenience store operator in the southeastern U.S., today announced that it will host a conference call at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time on Thursday, April 27, 2006. The purpose of the call will be to provide interested ...

Safeguard Security Adds Houston Technology Team.

Apr 20, 2006 ... HOUSTON -- Safeguard Security Holdings, Inc. (OTC:SSYH), a provider of corporate and industrial security systems and personnel announced today that David Suttles and his security technology team have joined the Safeguard family, forming SYSTEMSgroup - Houston. Mr. Suttles, who becomes Sr ....

Salix Pharmaceuticals Announces 1Q2006 Financial Results Conference Call and Webcast.

Apr 20, 2006 ... RALEIGH, N.C. -- Salix Pharmaceuticals, Ltd. (Nasdaq:SLXP) today announced that the Company will report first quarter ended March 31, 2006 financial results before the market opens on Thursday, May 4, 2006. The Company will host a conference call at 9:00 a.m. ET, on Thursday, ...

Lucidiom Chooses Sonic to Power DVD Slideshow Creation and Disc Burning in Automatic Photo Machines Worldwide; Photo Kiosks Latest Market Success for Sonic AuthorScript, the World's Leading CD and DVD Recording Engine.(Industry overview)

Apr 20, 2006 ... NOVATO, Calif. -- Sonic Solutions(R) (NASDAQ:SNIC), the leader in digital media software, announced today that it has entered into a worldwide licensing agreement with Lucidiom, a leading provider of intelligent, networked digital photo solution centers. Reinforcing its adaptability and ...

ARINC Leads All CECOM R2 Primes with $786 Million in Projects Funded.

Apr 20, 2006 ... ANNAPOLIS, Md. -- ARINC Engineering Services, LLC, today announced it has achieved a total of $786,821,850 in funded task orders under the U.S. Army Communications Electronics Command (CECOM) CR2 Rapid Response vehicle. Data show ARINC Engineering Services received a total of ...

Barrow Street Research Initiates Coverage of Park City Group.

Apr 20, 2006 ... PARK CITY, Utah -- Barrow Street Research Inc., a New York City based provider of research reports on public companies, announced it initiated coverage of Park City Group, Inc. (OTC BB: PKCY). Park City Group, based in Park City, Utah, develops and markets patented computer ...

Theragenics(R) Returns to Profitability in First Quarter 2006; Highest Revenue Quarter Since Second Quarter 2001.

Apr 20, 2006 ... BUFORD, Ga. -- Theragenics Corporation(R) (NYSE: TGX), a medical device company serving the prostate cancer treatment and surgical markets, today announced consolidated financial results for the first quarter ended April 2, 2006. Consolidated revenue for the quarter was $12.4 million, an ...

ArQule, Inc. to Report First Quarter Financial Results on April 27, 2006; Conference call and Webcast scheduled for 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time.

Apr 20, 2006 ... WOBURN, Mass. -- ArQule, Inc. (Nasdaq: ARQL) today announced that it will report its financial results for first quarter 2006 on Thursday, April 27, 2006 at 7:00 a.m. (eastern time), and hold a conference call at 9:00 a.m. (eastern time). Dr. Stephen A. Hill, ArQule's president and chief ...

QC Holdings, Inc. Announces Election of New Board Member.

Apr 20, 2006 ... OVERLAND PARK, Kan. -- QC Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: QCCO) announced that Mr. Kevin A. Richardson II has been elected to its Board of Directors effective April 18, 2006. Mr. Richardson is a founding member of Prides Capital LLC and Prides Capital Partners, LLC, investment firms specializing ...

Akorn, Inc. Announces First Quarter Earnings Release And Conference Call Information.

Apr 20, 2006 ... BUFFALO GROVE, Ill. -- Akorn, Inc. (AMEX:AKN) announced today that its first quarter 2006 earnings release has been scheduled for Monday, May 1, 2006, at 7:00 a.m. (Eastern Time). The Company will also publish the release on its website at www.akorn.com. In addition, the Company will ...

American Energy Announces Plans to Move Forward with Galveston County Exploration.

Apr 20, 2006 ... WESTPORT, Conn. -- The American Energy Group, Ltd. (OTC.BB: AEGG) announced today that is has executed a Compromise Settlement Agreement with Smith Energy 1986A Partnership ("Smith Energy") and Howard A. Smith pertaining to its Galveston County, Texas oil and gas leases removing the ...

AMETEK Achieves Record First Quarter Results; Sales Increase 27%, Net Income Increases 30%; Raising 2006 Earnings Estimates.

Apr 20, 2006 ... PAOLI, Pa. -- AMETEK, Inc. (NYSE:AME) today announced first quarter results that established records for sales, operating income, net income and diluted earnings per share. AMETEK's first quarter 2006 sales of $423.9 million were up 27% over the same period of 2005. Operating ...

Barnes Group Inc. Announces First Quarter 2006 Financial Results.

Apr 20, 2006 ... BRISTOL, Conn. -- - Net sales rise 10 percent to a record $300 million - Net income rises 61 percent; diluted EPS of $0.73, up 52 percent - Full-year 2006 estimated net income per diluted share raised to $2.55 - $2.65 Barnes Group Inc. (NYSE: B) today ...

Creative Vistas, Inc Rated 'Speculative Buy,' Target $1.57 by Beacon Equity Research.

Apr 20, 2006 ... DALLAS -- Creative Vistas, Inc. (OTCBB:CVAS) has been rated "Speculative Buy," with a price target of $1.57 by Investrend Research affiliate Beacon Equity Research. The report is authored by Senior Research Analyst, Michael Schmidt, CFA. The full report is available at ...

Textron Reports Strong First Quarter Financial Results; Earnings from Continuing Operations of $1.19 per Share Compared to $0.61 a Year Ago on Revenue Growth of 15.9%; Increases Full-Year Outlook.

Apr 20, 2006 ... PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Reporting substantial increases in both revenues and earnings per share from continuing operations, Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) today posted strong first quarter results. Textron reported first quarter 2006 earnings per share from continuing operations of $1.19 ...

Reflect Scientific Inc. Announces the Execution of an Agreement and Plan of Merger with Cryomastor Inc.

Apr 20, 2006 ... MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. -- Reflect Scientific Inc. (the "Company") (OTCBB: RSCF), an industry leader whose business is the manufacture, supply, and distribution of laboratory equipment and related supplies to the biotechnology, pharmaceutical and medical industries, announces the execution ...

ASV Schedules 1st Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call.

Apr 20, 2006 ... GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. -- ASV, Inc. (Nasdaq:ASVI) announced today it will release financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2006 the morning of Thursday, April 27, 2006. The Company has scheduled a conference call to discuss its first quarter 2006 financial results ...

7UP(R) Gets a Natural Makeover; The Original Lemon-Lime Soft Drink Returns to its UNCOLA(R) Roots with 100 Percent Natural Ingredients.

Apr 20, 2006 ... PLANO, Texas -- 7UP, a flagship brand in the Cadbury Schweppes Americas Beverages portfolio, is getting a natural makeover. Starting this month, just in time for its 77th anniversary, the original UNCOLA(R) will be made from 100 percent natural ingredients, giving consumers a new twist on ...

IONA Reports First Quarter Results; Artix Revenue Doubles Year-Over-Year.

Apr 20, 2006 ... DUBLIN, Ireland & WALTHAM, Mass. -- IONA(R) Technologies (NASDAQ: IONA), a world leader in high-performance integration solutions for mission-critical IT environments, today announced first quarter revenue of $16.9 million. On a U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ...