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United Dominion Realty Trust Declares Quarterly Dividends.

May 11, 2006 ... RICHMOND, Va. -- Second graph, last sentence should read, "The preferred dividend is payable on May 31, 2006, to Series B preferred stock shareholders of record as of May 15, 2006." (sted Series E preferred stock shareholders). The corrected release reads: UNITED ...

GHL Technologies Reports Revenue Increase of 609% and Net Income Increase of 1,192% for 2005.

May 11, 2006 ... BREMERTON, Wash. -- Please replace the release dated May 10, 2006 with the following corrected version due to multiple revisions. The corrected release reads: GHL TECHNOLOGIES REPORTS REVENUE INCREASE OF 609% AND NET INCOME INCREASE OF 1,192% FOR 2005 ...

Rodman & Renshaw, LLC Announces Investment Opinion on EpiCept Corp.; Rodman & Renshaw, LLC Initiates Coverage of EpiCept Corp. With A Market Outperform Rating; Analyst Sets 12 Month Target Price of $6.00.

May 11, 2006 ... NEW YORK -- Rodman & Renshaw, LLC initiated research coverage of Epicept Corp.. (NASDQ: EPCT) with a Market Outperform Rating and a 12-month price target $6.00. Navdeep Jaikaria, PH.D, Senior Biotechnology Analyst, issued the report. About Rodman & Renshaw, LLC ...

Day International Group, Inc. Sells Textile Products Group to Saurer.

May 11, 2006 ... DAYTON, Ohio -- Please replace the release dated May 10, 2006 with the following corrected version due to multiple revisions. The corrected release reads: DAY INTERNATIONAL GROUP, INC. SELLS TEXTILE PRODUCTS GROUP TO SAURER On May 9, 2006, Day signed a ...

CWR & Partners Named Public Relations Agency for The Film Festival Channel.

May 11, 2006 ... ATTLEBORO, Mass. -- Agency adds Fourth Television Network to its Client Roster CWR & Partners, LLP announced today that it has been named the public relations agency for The Film Festival Channel. The Film Festival Channel is devoted to covering the latest film festival news and ...

Wright Medical Group, Inc. to Participate In Bank of America's 2006 Health Care Conference.

May 11, 2006 ... ARLINGTON, Tenn. -- Wright Medical Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: WMGI), a global orthopaedic medical device company, announced today that it will be participating in the Bank of America 2006 Health Care Conference on Wednesday, May 17, 2006 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. F. Barry ...

SITEL Corporation Reports First Quarter 2006 Preliminary Results; Revenue Above Outlook and EPS Within Range.

May 11, 2006 ... OMAHA, Neb. -- SITEL Corporation (NYSE:SWW), a leading global provider of outsourced customer support services, announced today its preliminary financial results for the first quarter of 2006 ended March 31, 2006. Revenue of $275.1 million exceeded the Company's previously ...

Warner Bros. Pictures Presents in Association With Virtual Studios -- The POSEIDON Underwater Challenge Thursday, May 11, Noon; Fans Join Power 106 to Launch the Release of POSEIDON in Theaters.

May 11, 2006 ... Warner Bros. Pictures: <Pre> WHAT: The POSEIDON Underwater Challenge WHO:Hosted by Power 106's Jaycee J. and Matt Powell. A few lucky contestants will be selected to compete for a $500 cash prize. Contestants will be submerged in a giant water tank and ...

Williams Scotsman International, Inc. Announces Pricing of Public Offering at $26.25 Per Share; Offering Increased by 1,331,646 Shares.

May 11, 2006 ... BALTIMORE -- Williams Scotsman International, Inc. (NASDAQ:WLSC), a leading provider of mobile and modular space solutions, announced today that it had priced its public offering of 8,687,646 shares of its common stock at $26.25 per share. Of the shares, 2,101,724 shares are offered by the ...

``Free Gas Fridays!'' KZLA Gives Away Free Gas Every Friday During the Month of May!

May 11, 2006 ... LOS ANGELES -- 93.9 KZLA FM will give away free gas this Friday at 4pm and every Friday throughout May at a different Gas Station in Southern California. The first 93 lucky KZLA Listeners that show up and show their KZLA pride will have the opportunity to "fill their tanks!" This week's ...

China Supplies 33% of the World's Connector Demands According to the CECA.

May 11, 2006 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c36775) has announced the addition of the Global Sources report: China Sourcing Report: Connectors to their offering This Reports Provides: - Background company information to help you ...

The Industrial PCs Market is Expected to Grow More Than 30 Percent in Asia.

May 11, 2006 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c36818) has announced the addition of the Global Sources report: China Sourcing Report: Industrial PCs to their offering. This Report Provides: In-depth profiles of 25 industrial PCs ...

Evaluate The Latest Developments in the Australian Broadband Marketplace.

May 11, 2006 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c36826) has announced the addition of 2006 Australia - Wireless Broadband - Personal Broadband to their offering. This report provides information on the Australia's broadband marketplace using ...

Golden Star Reports First Quarter 2006 Results.

May 11, 2006 ... DENVER -- Golden Star Resources Ltd. (AMEX:GSS) (TSX:GSC) today announced net income of $19.0 million, or $0.092 per share, for the first quarter of 2006. (All currency in this news release is expressed in U.S. dollars, unless otherwise noted.) FIRST QUARTER 2006 HIGHLIGHTS ...

Star Uranium Announces Exploration Update.

May 11, 2006 ... SASKATOON, Saskatchewan -- Star Uranium Corp. (TSX VENTURE:SUV) Star Uranium Corp. is pleased to announce the following exploration update on its diamonds and metals properties. Diamond Properties: Peace River-Buffalo Head Hills, Alberta The Peace River - ...

American Ecology Resolves Nasdaq Listing Deficiency.

May 11, 2006 ... BOISE, Idaho -- American Ecology Corporation (Nasdaq:ECOL) has been notified by the Nasdaq stock market that the Company now meets continued listing requirements for "independent director approval of executive compensation" set forth in Marketplace Rule 4350c(3). The Company had received a ...

Gain an Understanding of the Impact Offshoring is Having on the Application Services Market.

May 11, 2006 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c36833) has announced the addition of Enterprise Outsourcing: Trends in Application Services to their offering Enterprise applications continue to grow in complexity and functionality. The rise ...

Esmertec Strengthens Focus on Product Development and Marketing with Reorganization of R&D and Product Departments.(Company overview)

May 11, 2006 ... DUEBENDORF-ZURICH, Switzerland -- Esmertec(TM) (SWX: ESMN), a leading provider of world-class software solutions and services for the telecommunication, interactive multimedia, and consumer electronics markets, announces today that it is placing a stronger emphasis and focus on the ...

Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur Selects Bentley's BE Careers Network Program; College's Engineering Students Will Benefit From Hands-On Experience With More Than 40 Software Products From Bentley.

May 11, 2006 ... NEW DELHI, India -- Bentley Systems, Incorporated today announced that the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur, a leading Indian engineering college, has selected the BE (Bentley Empowered) Careers Network program to introduce engineering students to the latest software ...

Telogis Releases Version 2.5 of GeoBase LBS Spatial Platform.

May 11, 2006 ... COSTA MESA, Calif. -- Telogis, a leading provider of LBS systems and components, today announced the release of version 2.5 of its GeoBase Spatial Platform. GeoBase 2.5 represents the most significant update to the product since its launch. The following outlines just a few of ...

T-Mobile USA Reports First Quarter 2006 Results.(Company overview)

May 11, 2006 ... BELLEVUE, Wash. -- T-Mobile USA (NYSE:DT): --Over 1 million net new customers added in Q1 2006 --$1.1 billion in Operating Income Before Depreciation and Amortization (OIBDA) in Q1 2006, a 34% increase over Q1 2005 --Reduction in postpay churn to 2.1%, from ...

Cellvine Installs Cellular Coverage Enhancement Solutions for Skylink CDMA450 in Moscow; Advanced Installations Incorporate Existing Network Management Systems at Skylink For Effective, Remote Monitoring and Control.

May 11, 2006 ... MOSCOW -- Cellvine Ltd., a leading developer and provider of coverage enhancement solutions for cellular networks, announced today that it has successfully installed its advanced coverage enhancement solution for Skylink, the largest CDMA operator in the Commonwealth of Independent States ...

GTE Signs Multi-Year Agreement with Siemens Industrial Turbines AB.

May 11, 2006 ... LONDON -- Gas Turbine Efficiency plc ("GTE" or "the Company"), a leading supplier of advanced high pressure gas turbine cleaning systems, announces that it has signed a multi-year agreement with Siemens Industrial Turbines AB (SIT), part of Siemens AG, to supply its cleaning systems as a ...

Clean Diesel Technologies Reports 2006 First Quarter Results.

May 11, 2006 ... STAMFORD, Conn. -- Clean Diesel Technologies, Inc. ("Clean Diesel" or "The Company") (EBB: CDTI, AIM: CDT/CDTS & XETRA: CDI), a developer of technological solutions to reduce harmful engine emissions, today announces its results for the 2006 first quarter. Clean Diesel achieved a 40% ...

Sodexho Reports Results for the First Half 2005-2006.

May 11, 2006 ... PARIS -- SODEXHO ALLIANCE (NYSE:SDX) (PARIS:SW) (ISIN:FR0000121220): --Organic growth: + 5.5 % --Continuing improvement in operating profit drives strong increase in Group net income --Objectives for Fiscal 2006 confirmed Sodexho Alliance's ...

Makhteshim Agan Reports Its Results for the First Quarter Of 2006.

May 11, 2006 ... TEL AVIV, Israel -- Makhteshim Agan (TASE:MAIN): --Quarterly sales: 493.9 million dollar --Net income for the quarter: 57.7 million dollar --Dividend for first quarter of 2006: 28.8 million dollar Makhteshim Agan (TASE:MAIN), the world's leading ...

Airspray: Good First Quarter.

May 11, 2006 ... ALKMAAR, Netherlands -- Airspray (Pink Sheets:AYAKY)(Amsterdam:AIR) has completed a good first quarter. Growth in the first quarter was in line with the forecast and expectations shared during the presentation of the 2005 annual results. Airspray maintains the volume- and net profit growth ...

Telefonica Moviles Posts Record Rise in Customers, Strong Growth in Results During First Quarter 2006.

May 11, 2006 ... MADRID, Spain -- Telefonica Moviles (NYSE:TEM)(MAD:TEM): --New customers totalled 4.1MM in the quarter. <Pre> -- Net adds were 35% more than in 1Q05 and the highest figure during a first quarter in the company's history. -- Customer base stands ...

PDVSA's Investment to Improve the Puerto La Cruz Refinery in Venezuela, an Industrial Info News Alert.

May 11, 2006 ... CORDOBA, Argentina -- Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas). PDVSA is planning a $1.7 billion upgrade at Puerto La Cruz Refinery. For details, view the entire article by subscribing to Industrial Info's Premium Industry News at ...

Lord Coe to Be Keynote Speaker at BE Conference Europe; Topic Will Be Critical Importance of Infrastructure to 2012 Olympics -- To Register for the Conference, Go to www.be.org.

May 11, 2006 ... EXTON, Pa. -- Bentley Systems, Incorporated today announced that Lord Sebastian Coe, chairman of the London Organizing Committee for the 2012 Olympics and one of Britain's greatest athletes, will be a keynote speaker at BE Conference Europe. The conference takes place 11-15 June 2006 in ...

Solexa to Hold First Quarter 2006 Financial Results Conference Call on May 15.

May 11, 2006 ... HAYWARD, Calif. & CAMBRIDGE, U.K. -- Solexa, Inc. (NASDAQ:SLXA) today announced that it will release financial results for the first quarter of 2006 after market close on Monday, May 15, 2006. Solexa management will host an investment-community conference call at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time ...

Sense Holdings and Interrelated Technologies Execute Agreement to Develop Security Systems Based on Proprietary MEMS Technology; Companies to Target Homeland and Port Security with Advanced Technology Solutions.

May 11, 2006 ... FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- Sense Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB:SEHO) (FWB:OUP), a developer of next-generation biometric and explosive detection security technologies for government and commercial security markets, today announced that the company has executed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) ...

Micrus Endovascular Receives FDA Clearance for Watusi Guidewire.

May 11, 2006 ... SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Micrus Endovascular Corporation (Nasdaq:MEND) today announced that it has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance to market its Watusi(TM) guidewire platform in the United States. This product line received CE Mark clearances in March 2006 and is ...

Washington Mutual Launches Paperless Checking Account Openings on the Web; WaMu Offers Instant Checking via Proprietary Origination Process.

May 11, 2006 ... SEATTLE -- On the heels of its recent launch of the new WaMu Free Checking(TM) account, the best-value consumer checking account in banking, Washington Mutual, Inc. (NYSE:WM) today announced a groundbreaking account opening experience that couples 100% online approval and opening, and ...

VNU Confirms Status of Supervisory and Executive Boards.

May 11, 2006 ... HAARLEM, Netherlands -- VNU N.V. (Pink Sheets:VNUVY)(AEX:VNU), a leading global information and media company, today confirmed the status of its Supervisory Board and Executive Board in connection with comments made last week in The Wall Street Journal. The Supervisory Board and ...

Sandvik to Acquire Swedish-Japanese Hagby-Asahi.

May 11, 2006 ... STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- Sandvik (STO:SAND) (LSE:SDF) has reached an understanding with Asahi Diamond Industrial Co Ltd, Japan, to acquire Hagby-Asahi AB, including its subsidiaries in Finland, US and Canada. Hagby-Asahi is one of the market's leading manufacturers and suppliers of diamond ...

Resource Finance & Investment Limited: Conditional Approval for Listing of Cadillac Mining Corporation.

May 11, 2006 ... HAMILTON, Bermuda -- Resource Finance & Investment Limited ("RFI")(OTCBB:RFIVF) symbol RFIVF.OB is pleased to report that Eclips Inc has received conditionalapproval from the TSX-Venture exchange in Canada for the reverse take over of Cadillac West Explorations Inc. (CWE) and the ...

The Demand for Retail Banking Products is Exploding in China.

May 11, 2006 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c36888) has announced the addition of "Retail Financial Services in China: A Strategic Guide to Success" to their offering. Identify and capitalise on market opportunities and understand the ...

Effnet: T-Systems Orders Broadcasting Equipment for TV to Mobile from Factum Electronics.

May 11, 2006 ... STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- T-Systems, a subsidiary of Deutsche Telekom, has chosen Factum Electronics as supplier of broadcasting systems for Mobile TV in Germany. The services, which are the first commercial T-DMB broadcasts of mobile TV in Europe, will be launched in time for the FIFA World ...

Xerox to Unveil New Color Products, Services Contracts in Live Webcast From AIIM/On Demand.

May 11, 2006 ... ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- In its largest rollout of 2006, Xerox Corporation (NYSE: XRX) next week will unveil several new offerings for offices and high-end printing customers who are accelerating the move to digital color and document management services. Jim Firestone, president, ...

Find out How the Austrian Residential Mortgage Market is Expected to Perform over the Next Five Years.

May 11, 2006 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c36813) has announced the addition of Mortgages in Austria 2006 to their offering The Austrian residential mortgage market has grown consistently in recent years despite relatively poor economic ...

iVoice, Inc., Files New Patent Application for Traffic Signal System with Countdown Signaling and with Advertising and/or News Message.

May 11, 2006 ... MATAWAN, N.J. -- iVoice, Inc. (OTCBB: IVOI), announced today it has filed a patent application for a new patent for traffic signal system with countdown signaling and with advertising and/or news message. The invention relates generally to traffic signal systems for motor ...

Indie Label Magnatune.com Learns From Radio; Launches 45 Rotation-Based Podcasts.

May 11, 2006 ... BERKELEY, Calif. -- Next generation record label Magnatune today announced it has launched 45 new podcasts in a wide array of musical genres. The talk-free podcasts are updated weekly from the growing Magnatune catalog of over 200 independent recording artists, and each features a full ...

West Allis-West Milwaukee School District First to Adopt ''Success Highways'' Curriculum for High School Freshmen.

May 11, 2006 ... MILWAUKEE & DENVER -- District Cites Strengthened Student-Teacher Relations, Increased Self-Efficacy as Benefits of Implementation As part of its ongoing commitment to creating a strong, supportive community for its high school freshmen, West Allis-West Milwaukee School ...

Synergetic Technologies Inc. Expands Its Dealer Network into Seven Western States for Its DVR Security System; Potential Revenues Could Exceed $140,000 Per Month Once Fully Implemented.

May 11, 2006 ... SALT LAKE CITY -- Synergetic Technologies Inc. (Pink Sheets: SYGG) is pleased to announce Advent Systems Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary, the expansion of its dealer network and completion of corporate and government core industry projects. Advent Systems is successfully establishing ...

ArthroCare Announces Executive Management Changes.

May 11, 2006 ... AUSTIN, Texas -- ArthroCare(R) Corp. (NASDAQ:ARTC), a multi-business medical device company that develops minimally invasive surgical products, today announced changes to its executive management team. Michael Gluk, former vice president of finance and administration for ...

EDO Receives Contract for Self-Defense Electronics.

May 11, 2006 ... NEW YORK -- EDO Corporation (NYSE: EDO) has been awarded a $13.2 million contract from the US Air Force for the purchase of Advanced Capability Pods (ACaP). The contract includes spares, support equipment, training and documentation. Deliveries will occur through mid 2007. The ...

IONA and Wipro Technologies Partner for SOA; Companies Enter Joint Go-to-Market Agreement to Deliver Dynamic and Adaptive SOA Solutions Built on Artix, IONA's Extensible ESB.(Company overview)

May 11, 2006 ... WALTHAM, Mass. & BANGALORE, India -- IONA(R) Technologies (NASDAQ: IONA), a world leader in high-performance integration solutions for mission-critical IT environments, and Wipro Technologies, the global services business of Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT), today announced that the two companies ...

Continucare to Acquire Miami-Dade Health Centers; Combination Will Establish Continucare as Largest Staff Model Medical Provider in South Florida and One of the Largest in the State of Florida.

May 11, 2006 ... MIAMI -- Continucare Corporation (AMEX:CNU) announced today that it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Miami-Dade Health Centers and its affiliated companies (MDHC). MDHC is one of the largest staff model medical providers in Miami-Dade County, Florida. MDHC currently operates ...

Continucare Corporation Reports Financial Results for Third Quarter of Fiscal 2006; Third Quarter Revenue Grew 26%; Income From Operations Increased 27%.

May 11, 2006 ... MIAMI -- Continucare Corporation (AMEX:CNU) today reported financial results for its third quarter of fiscal 2006 and the nine-months ended March 31, 2006. Financial highlights for the fiscal quarter included: --Total revenues of $37.5 million, a 26% increase from $29.8 million ...

National Atlantic Reports First Quarter 2006 Financial Results.

May 11, 2006 ... FREEHOLD, N.J. -- National Atlantic Holdings Corporation (Nasdaq: NAHC), a provider of specialized property-casualty insurance products and related insurance services based in Freehold, N.J., today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2006. Net ...

Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Telmex, Embratel, Lexicon Genetics, Xoma and Genentech.

May 11, 2006 ... CHICAGO -- Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day, the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the blog include: Telmex (NYSE:TMX), Embratel (NYSE:EMT), ...

Zacks Analyst Interview Highlights: Fisher Scientific, Thermo Electron, Applied Biosystems, Waters Corp. and Invitrogen.

May 11, 2006 ... CHICAGO -- Zacks.com releases the latest Analyst Interview. Today's interview is with equity research analyst Gregory Aurand, who discusses Fisher Scientific (NYSE:FSH), Thermo Electron (NYSE:TMO), Applied Biosystems (NYSE:ABI), Waters Corp. (NYSE:WAT) and Invitrogen (Nasdaq:IVGN). ...

Zacks Bull and Bear of the Day Highlights: CACI International, Evergreen Solar, Monster Worldwide and Umpqua Holdings.

May 11, 2006 ... CHICAGO -- Zacks Equity Research highlights CACI International (NYSE:CAI) as the Bull of the Day and Evergreen Solar (Nasdaq:ESLR) as the Bear of the Day. In addition, Zacks Equity Research provides analysis on Monster Worldwide (Nasdaq:MNST) and Umpqua Holdings (Nasdaq:UMPQ). Full ...

Bluespec Updates ESL Synthesis Toolset; Offers Improved Verilog RTL Output for Practical IP Delivery Vehicle.

May 11, 2006 ... WALTHAM, Mass. -- Bluespec Inc. today released the latest version of its electronic system level (ESL) Synthesis software, offering a practical delivery vehicle for intellectual property (IP) vendors and improved Verilog register transfer level (RTL) output for debug and verification. ...

Park City Group Rolls out Next Generation Product with Significant Revenue Potential; Overwhelming Response From Major Food Companies at 2006 Food Marketing Institute Trade Show.

May 11, 2006 ... PARK CITY, Utah -- Park City Group, Inc. (OTCBB: PKCY) today launched Supply Chain Profit Link ("SCPL") as the next generation in its suite of perishable inventory management solutions at the Food Marketing Institute trade show in Chicago, Illinois. Supply Chain Profit Link builds on Park ...

Japonica InterSect Global Team Increases by 20%; Exceeds 1Q Hiring Target.

May 11, 2006 ... PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Japonica InterSect (JI) global team increases by 20%, exceeding 1Q hiring targets to expand worldwide operations. An intense and highly competitive hiring process identified new team members to meet the rapidly growing market demand for JI's research and analysis ....

Capital One, Dunkin' Brands, and New York Power Authority Among the Featured Case Studies at the Upcoming IDC Business Intelligence and Business Process Forum.

May 11, 2006 ... FRAMINGHAM, Mass. -- IDC today announced the roster of speakers for its second annual Business Intelligence and Business Process Forum, scheduled for June 12-13, 2006 at the Millennium Broadway Hotel in New York City. Featuring case studies and real-world perspectives from end ...

Japonica InterSect Launches Global Distribution; Exceeds Performance Targets for Successful Multi-Continent Expansion.

May 11, 2006 ... PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Japonica InterSect (JI) launches its global distribution of top quartile benchmarking and high value-adding best practice research into Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. This multi-national expansion exceeds JI's performance targets in both quantity and geographic ...

BASF Plans Nearly $300 Million Capital and Maintenance Projects for U.S. Chemical Plants, an Industrial Info News Alert.

May 11, 2006 ... SUGAR LAND, Texas -- Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas). BASF Corporation (Florham Park, New Jersey) a subsidiary of BASF AG (Ludwigshafen, Germany) continues an aggressive plan to add capacity and increase capital investments for its chemical operations located in ...

American Energy Announces Institutional Placement of Common Stock and Warrants.

May 11, 2006 ... WESTPORT, Conn. -- The American Energy Group, Ltd. (OTCBB: AEGG) announced today that it has completed the sale of $2.90 million of its common stock and warrants in a private offering of up to $3.95 million dated May 8, 2006. The consummated sales consist of the placement of 1,705,882 ...

COMSYS IT Partners, Inc. Reports First Quarter Results.

May 11, 2006 ... HOUSTON -- COMSYS IT Partners, Inc. (NASDAQ:CITP), a leading information technology staffing services company, today announced its results for its first quarter ended April 2, 2006. First Quarter 2006 Financial Results Revenue for the first quarter of 2006 was $178.6 ...

Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights: Choice Hotels Int'l, Interstate Hotels & Resorts and Red Lions Hotels.(Industry overview)

May 11, 2006 ... CHICAGO -- Zacks.com releases its latest Industry Outlook. This report identifies the best stocks in the top-ranked industries. Featured in the latest report is the hotels & motels industry with a focus on the following stocks: Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE:CHH), Interstate ...

EchoStar Reports First Quarter 2006 Financial Results.

May 11, 2006 ... ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- EchoStar Communications Corporation (Nasdaq:DISH) reported total revenue of $2.29 billion for the quarter ended March 31, 2006, a 13 percent increase compared with $2.02 billion for the corresponding period in 2005. Net income totaled $147 million for the ...

Zacks Recent Price Strength Strategy Highlights: Actions Semiconductor, Andersons, Angiodynamics and Ladish.

May 11, 2006 ... CHICAGO -- This stock picking strategy looks for companies trading in the upper range of their 52-week highs that have attractive fundamental attributes. This strategy proves that "trend is your friend" with a 35.5% return versus 4.9% for the S&P 500 for 2005. This screen is called the ...