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Towne Bancorp Reports Record Earnings and Growth for the Second Quarter.

Aug 02, 2006 ... PHOENIX -- First table, headers of release dated Aug. 1, 2006, should read: 2nd Qtr 2006, 2nd Qtr 2005, 2006 Change (sted 2nd Qtr 2005, 2nd Qtr 2006, 2006 Change). The corrected release reads: TOWNE BANCORP REPORTS RECORD EARNINGS AND GROWTH FOR THE SECOND QUARTER ...

Protective Announces Second Quarter 2006 Earnings.

Aug 02, 2006 ... BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- Protective Life Corporation (NYSE: PL) today reported results for the second quarter of 2006. Highlights include: --Net income increased 38.2% to $0.94 per diluted share, compared to $0.68 per share in the second quarter of 2005. Included in the current ...

RAE Systems Announces Conference Call and Webcast for Second Quarter 2006 Results.

Aug 02, 2006 ... SAN JOSE, Calif. -- RAE Systems Inc. (AMEX:RAE), a leading global developer and manufacturer of rapidly-deployable, multi-sensor chemical and radiation detection monitors and networks for homeland security and industrial applications, today announced it will release second quarter 2006 ...

Equity Residential Reports Second Quarter Results; Second Quarter Same-Store NOI Increases 7.6 Percent.

Aug 02, 2006 ... CHICAGO -- Equity Residential (NYSE:EQR) today reported results for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2006. All per share results are reported on a fully diluted basis. "Our second quarter performance, with same-store NOI growth of 7.6 percent, reflects both the ...

Quality Systems, Inc. Announces First-Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call.

Aug 02, 2006 ... IRVINE, Calif. -- Quality Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:QSII) announced today that it will release its first-quarter fiscal 2007 financial results on Thursday, August 3, 2006 after the close of market, followed by a conference call on the same day at 4:30 p.m. EST (1:30 p.m. PST). To ...

Visalia Auto Plaza Associates LLC, Sells Auto Mall to Valley Investor Group.

Aug 02, 2006 ... VISALIA, Calif. -- Bob Dowds, project manager for Visalia Auto Plaza Associates LLC, announced today that the remaining acreage for Visalia Auto Plaza, located on the northwest corner of Plaza Drive and Highway 198, has been sold to Matt and Barbara Bruno and sons Tony and Mathew, from ...

Mayor Villaraigosa and The Getty to Announce Major Investment in Public Art; Public-Private Partnership Will Support Mural Conservation Effort at El Pueblo Historic Monument.

Aug 02, 2006 ... LOS ANGELES -- Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa and Councilmember Jose Huizar will join Getty leadership to announce a public-private partnership to finalize conservation efforts and provide public access to the mural America Tropical, which was originally painted in 1932 by David Alfaro ...

Through-The-Earth Communication Licensed By Los Alamos National Laboratory; Underground Radio(TM) Revolutionizes Subterranean Emergency Rescue Capabilities.

Aug 02, 2006 ... LOS ALAMOS, N.M. -- Los Alamos National Laboratory today announced that Vital Alert Technologies Inc. signed two exclusive license agreements with the Laboratory for Underground Radio(TM), a technology that will provide Through-The-Earth Communication(TM), (two-way voice and text) for ...

Identify the Major Players Operating in the Housewares Market in Hong Kong.

Aug 02, 2006 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c40146) has announced the addition of Housewares in Hong Kong, China to their offering. Our Housewares in Hong Kong report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a ...

Gain an Insight into the Latest Investment Activities of Top Foreign Companies in China.

Aug 02, 2006 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c40166) has announced the addition of Foreign Investment Report to their offering. The Foreign Investment Report is the most complete real time collection of foreign investment news in China ...

Evaluate the Key Factors Influencing the RTD Coffee Market in France.

Aug 02, 2006 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c40172) has announced the addition of RTD Coffee in France to their offering. Our RTD Coffee in France report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level ....

Clariant Reports First Half Rise in Sales; Cash Flow Improves, Gross Margin Maintained.(Company overview)

Aug 02, 2006 ... MUTTENZ, Switzerland -- Clariant International Ltd: --Organic growth of 4% plus 4% positive currency effect, totaling to 8% in Swiss Franc terms --Excellent performances in Masterbatches, Pigment & Additives; Good recovery in Textile, Leather & Paper ...

Chiyoda Announces FY 2007 First-Quarter Financial Results; Strong 1Q Results Amid Favorable Market Environment.

Aug 02, 2006 ... YOKOHAMA, Japan -- Chiyoda Corporation (TOKYO:6366)(ISIN:JP3528600004), Japan's leading engineering and construction firm, today reported consolidated financial results for the first quarter of the current fiscal year ending March 31, 2007. Consolidated operating income was ...

Alvarion Reports Second Quarter 2006 Results; WiMAX Grows 23% Sequentially; Breakeven Non-GAAP EPS.

Aug 02, 2006 ... TEL AVIV, Israel -- Alvarion Ltd. (NASDAQ: ALVR), the leading provider of wireless broadband solutions and specialized mobile networks, today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2006. Q2 highlights: --Continued sequential growth to $50.5 ...

Dynamic BASF on Course for Profitable Growth; Second-Quarter Results 2006.

Aug 02, 2006 ... LUDWIGSHAFEN, Germany -- BASF (NYSE:BF)(FWB:BAS)(LSE:BFA): April - June 2006 published on August 2, 2006 --Strong sales growth of 16% --EBIT before special items up 15% --New growth opportunities from acquisitions --Outlook: Higher ...

RF Micro Devices Adopts ARC's Configurable 600 Core Family.

Aug 02, 2006 ... ELSTREE, England -- ARC International (LSE:ARK), the world leader in configurable multimedia subsystems and CPU/DSP processors, today announced that RF Micro Devices (RFMD), a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance radio systems and solutions for applications that ...

OMRON Introduces New EPC UHF Global Reader Platform; Enables High Performance Reading/Writing under a Wide Range of Conditions and RFID Applications in Three Major Regions of The Globe.

Aug 02, 2006 ... SCHAUMBURG, Ill. -- Omron RFID (www.omronrfid.com) today announced the V750 reader platform, an expansion of its EPC UHF reader product line. The new V750 reader platform, designed and manufactured by Omron, will support global frequency bands for the United States (915MHz), Europe ...

Atmel Adopts Configurable ARC(TM) Video Subsystem for Multimedia Handheld Devices; ARC's Configurable Subsystem Solution Wins Acceptance Over Fixed Architecture Alternative at Major ASSP Manufacturer.

Aug 02, 2006 ... ELSTREE, England -- ARC International (LSE:ARK) today announced that Atmel(R) Corporation (Nasdaq:ATML), a worldwide leader in the design, manufacturing and marketing of advanced semiconductors, has taken a license for the ARC(TM) Video Subsystem. "We evaluated several ...

ARCADIS To Modernize Polish Rail.

Aug 02, 2006 ... ARNHEM, the Netherlands -- ARCADIS (NASDAQ: ARCAF, EURONEXT: ARCAD), the international consultancy and engineering company, announced today that its Polish operation, as a leader of a consortium, has been awarded the contract for the supervision and project management of the modernization ...

POZEN and AstraZeneca Announce Global Collaboration to Co-Develop and Commercialize Fixed Dose Combinations of Naproxen and Esomeprazole for the Treatment of Pain.

Aug 02, 2006 ... CHAPEL HILL, N.C. -- POZEN Inc. (NASDAQ: POZN) announced today that it has signed an exclusive global collaboration agreement with AstraZeneca for the co-development and commercialization of proprietary fixed dose combinations of the proton pump inhibitor (PPI) esomeprazole magnesium, with ...

ARC International plc Announces Unaudited Preliminary Results for the Six Months Ended 30 June 2006; ARC Gaining Market Share over Competition Driven by Increases in Revenue, Royalties, Bookings, and License Agreements.

Aug 02, 2006 ... ELSTREE, England -- ARC International (LSE:ARK), the world leader in configurable multimedia subsystems and CPU/DSP processor cores, today announced its unaudited financial results for the six months ended 30 June 2006. Highlights from the First Half of 2006 (Compared to 1H ...

Business Objects Helps Pave the Way for Performance Management at Georgia Department of Transportation; BusinessObjects XI Release 2 and Business Objects Global Services to Drive Key Initiatives.

Aug 02, 2006 ... SAN JOSE, Calif. & PARIS -- Business Objects (Nasdaq:BOBJ) (Euronext Paris ISIN code: FR0004026250 - BOB), the world's leading provider of business intelligence (BI) solutions, today announced Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) is using BusinessObjects(TM) XI Release 2 to track ...

Fast Search & Transfer Announces Q2 2006 Results.

Aug 02, 2006 ... OSLO, Norway -- Record Revenues of $38.5m in Q2, Yielding Growth of 60% Record Revenues of $71.3m for Half Year; Yielding Growth of 57% under US GAAP and 68% under IFRS Adjusted EBITDA of $9.9m in Q2 and $18.4m for Half Year; Both Reaching 26% of Revenues ...

Monotype Imaging Acquires Linotype; Move Unites Font Design and Technology Companies to Expand Global Offering into New Markets.

Aug 02, 2006 ... WOBURN, Mass. -- Monotype Imaging Inc., a global leader in font and imaging technologies, has acquired Linotype GmbH, a subsidiary of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG and home of the renowned Linotype(R) Library. The collection includes some of the most popular and time-honored designs such ...

Teva Announces Global In-Market Second Quarter Sales of Copaxone(R) Increased 22% to $353 Million.

Aug 02, 2006 ... JERUSALEM -- Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (Nasdaq: TEVA) announced today, in conjunction with the release of the Sanofi-Aventis group's financial results, that global in-market sales of Copaxone(R) reached a record $353 million in the second quarter ending June 30, 2006. Once again, ...

Ampal-American Israel Corporation Acquires Additional Interest in EastMediterranean Gas.

Aug 02, 2006 ... TEL AVIV, Israel -- Ampal-American Israel Corporation (Nasdaq:AMPL) announced today that a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company has acquired additional shares of East Mediterranean Gas Company ("EMG") from Merhav M.N.F. Ltd. ("Merhav"). EMG is an Egyptian joint stock company ...

UMC Reports 2006 Second Quarter Results; Profitability Improvement Expected to Continue on Better 300mm Fab Utilization.

Aug 02, 2006 ... TAIPEI, R.O.C. -- United Microelectronics Corporation (NYSE: UMC; TSE: 2303): Second Quarter 2006 Overview(1): --Revenue increased 5.6% from 1Q06 to NT$25.75 billion (US$796 million) --Operating profit was NT$1.63 billion (US$50 million) --Net ...

ALTANA Delivers Dynamic 1st Half-Year 2006.

Aug 02, 2006 ... BAD HOMBURG, Germany -- ALTANA AG (NYSE:AAA)(FWB:ALT)(GER:ALT): --ALTANA Pharma: Sales +13%, operating return 30% --ALTANA Chemie: Sales +56%, operating return 19% --Outlook for 2006 confirmed: On the way to 11th record year in succession ALTANA ...

Trelleborg Completes Acquisition of Kawneer Rubber and Plastics.

Aug 02, 2006 ... STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- Trelleborg's (STO:TRELB) acquisition of the North American company Kawneer Rubber and Plastics has now been completed. Kawneer Rubber and Plastics (KRP) has annual sales of approximately SEK 90 million with about 40 employees. KRP manufactures polymer sealing products, ...

New Group EVP and new Business Unit Presidents in Skanska.

Aug 02, 2006 ... STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- Claes Larsson has been appointed new Executive Vice President (EVP) of Skanska AB (STO:SKAB). He will assume responsibility within the Senior Executive Team (SET) for Skanska's commercial development business units as well as the construction unit in Poland. Larsson is ...

SES ASTRA Contracts TV Channels for Digital Service; German Channels of MTV Networks and German RTL Family to Use SES ASTRA's New Digital Infrastructure / Broader Offer and Added Value for Viewers.

Aug 02, 2006 ... BETZDORF, Luxembourg -- SES ASTRA, an SES GLOBAL company (Paris:SESG) (LuxX:SESG), has signed contracts with the German TV channels of MTV Networks (MTV, VIVA, NICK and Comedy Central) and the German RTL family (RTL, VOX, RTL II, Super RTL, n-tv, RTL Shop and Traumpartner TV) to use its ...

Smiths Selected to Provide Engine Components on Trent 1000.

Aug 02, 2006 ... MOUNTAINTOP, Pa. -- Rolls-Royce recently awarded Smiths Aerospace a long-term contract worth a potential of $20 million per year through 2012 for engine components on the Trent 1000 engine for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. The engine components for the program will be manufactured by Smiths' ...

Cadwalader Names Pacini Special Counsel.

Aug 02, 2006 ... LONDON -- Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP, one of the world's leading international law firms, has named Leon Pacini, a Capital Markets lawyer in the London office, as Special Counsel to the firm. "Leon has valuable experience and has demonstrated exceptional commitment to ...

First PacTrust Bancorp, Inc. Announces 2nd Quarter 2006 Earnings.

Aug 02, 2006 ... CHULA VISTA, Calif. -- First PacTrust Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq:FPTB), the holding company for Pacific Trust Bank, announced net income of $1.1 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2006 and $2.2 million for the six month period ended June 30, 2006. Both periods were consistent with earnings ...

Ameron Completes Sale of Coatings Business.

Aug 02, 2006 ... PASADENA, Calif. -- Ameron International Corporation (NYSE: AMN) announced today that the previously announced sale of its worldwide Performance Coatings & Finishes business ("Coatings") to PPG Industries was completed on August 1, 2006. Ameron initially announced the transaction on June ...

Portland General Electric Reports Second Quarter 2006 Earnings Results; Announces Dividend and Updates 2006 Guidance; Establishes Reserve for SB 408.

Aug 02, 2006 ... PORTLAND, Ore. -- Portland General Electric Company (NYSE:POR) today reported net income of $27 million, or $0.43 per share (basic and diluted), for the second quarter ending June 30, 2006, compared with net income of $16 million, or $0.26 per share (basic and diluted), for the second ...

Cimbix Corp. Announces Appointment of New Directors.

Aug 02, 2006 ... BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. -- Cimbix Corp. ("Cimbix" or the "Company") (OTCBB:CBXC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Max Weissengruber, Mark Miziolek and Ronald Moodie as members of the Board of Directors. As announced on July 17, 2006, Cimbix entered into a worldwide ...

Elekta to Deliver Leksell Gamma Knife Perfexion to Cromwell Hospital in London, UK.

Aug 02, 2006 ... STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- Cromwell Hospital will be the first center in the UK to commission Leksell Gamma Knife(R) Perfexion(TM), Elekta's (STO:EKTAB) brand new system for stereotactic radiosurgery in the brain, cervical spine and head & neck regions. This top of the line system for ...

Canaan Partners' New India Office Makes ''Social'' Internet Investment; Canaan Teams With Yahoo! Inc. in an $8.6 Million Investment in BharatMatrimony, an Online Marriage Service.

Aug 02, 2006 ... MENLO PARK, Calif. -- Canaan Partners, a major international venture capital firm, today announced the funding of BharatMatrimony Group, the leading online matrimonial service in India. This is an exciting new investment by the venture firm's India office, which opened in June. Canaan is ...

2006 First Half Results: Arcelor Delivers Excellent Operating Result in Buoyant Market Despite High Costs of Raw Materials.

Aug 02, 2006 ... LUXEMBOURG -- Arcelor (ISIN:LU0140205948) (Pink Sheets:ARLOF) (Paris:LOR): --Excellent contribution of all divisions despite price cost squeeze compared to H1 2005 --Substantial management gains at EUR 350 million --Active portfolio management: acquisition ...

Arcelor Mittal: Strong Pro Forma Performance for Q206 and H106.

Aug 02, 2006 ... LUXEMBOURG -- Arcelor(ISIN:LU0140205948)(Pink Sheets:ARLOF)(Paris:LOR) and Mittal Steel today announce key pro forma financials(a) for Arcelor Mittal(b) the world's largest and most global steel company, for the three and six months ended June 30 2006: Highlights (in IFRS GAAP ...

Demarc Security Quietly Breaks Another Security Record with the Immediate Release of Sentarus 6 with Patent Pending Threat Index Engine.(Company overview)

Aug 02, 2006 ... CARPINTERIA, Calif. -- Demarc Security: --Fresh from securing the 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany networks against 125,000 potential internal attacks and over 5 million daily firewall events with a world class Network IDP System Demarc is announcing the immediate availability of the ...

Atlas Copco to Increase Manufacturing Capacity for Screw Compressor Elements.

Aug 02, 2006 ... STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- Atlas Copco (STO:ATCOA)(STO:ATCOB) is to expand the manufacturing capacity of its facility in Antwerp, Belgium, which produces screw compressor elements. The investment has a value of MSEK 60 (MEUR 6.5). The demand for screw compressors has been showing a ...

Comarco's Seven.Five System Expands with the Addition of Several HSDPA Aircards; UMTS/HSDPA Phones from Sierra Wireless, Novatel and Samsung Now Supported.

Aug 02, 2006 ... IRVINE, Calif. -- Comarco (NASDAQ:CMRO) Wireless Test Solutions today announces that a wide range of UMTS/HSDPA phones are now supported on the popular Seven.Five Wireless Test System. The interface aircards that support these phones add capability for 3.5G data testing worldwide on the ...

New Editions Launched for Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test, Expressive Vocabulary Test.

Aug 02, 2006 ... BLOOMINGTON, Minn. -- Improved Art and Items in Color, Updated Standardization, New Progress Monitoring Tool, Designed For General and Special Education, Reading First The Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test (PPVT), the most widely used norm-referenced test of receptive vocabulary, ...

CPM Improves Predictive Modeling Based on New Fabric of Networks(TM) Technology.

Aug 02, 2006 ... MIDDLETON, Wis. -- CPM Marketing Group announces a new technology to enhance its proprietary Consumer Healthcare Utilization Index (CHUI)(TM) segmentation system. CPM has updated and improved the existing CHUI models using a diversified mathematical technique called Fabric of Networks(TM) ....

Illumina Expands Services Agreement with GlaxoSmithKline to Include Infinium(TM) Genotyping with HumanHap550 BeadChips for Large-Scale Disease Association Studies.

Aug 02, 2006 ... SAN DIEGO -- Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ:ILMN) announced today that it has expanded the scope of its multi-year, genotyping services agreement with GlaxoSmithKline (GSK). Under the terms of the new agreement, Illumina will begin to use Sentrix(R) HumanHap550 BeadChips for a series of ...

Affinity Group Holding, Inc. and Affinity Group, Inc. to File Second Quarter Reports on August 14th.

Aug 02, 2006 ... VENTURA, Calif. -- Affinity Group Holding, Inc. and Affinity Group, Inc. (the "Company") announced that they intend to file on August 14, 2006 their Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the second quarter ended June 30, 2006. The reports will be available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov ....

Acorda Therapeutics to Present at Bank of America Specialty Pharmaceuticals Conference.

Aug 02, 2006 ... HAWTHORNE, N.Y. -- Acorda Therapeutics (Nasdaq:ACOR) today announced that Ron Cohen, M.D., President and CEO will present at the upcoming Bank of America Specialty Pharmaceuticals Conference on Thursday, August 10 at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST). The conference is ...

Minacom Patent-Pending MTA Loopback VoIP Testing Technique Successfully Tested with Cedar Point SAFARI(TM) C3 Multimedia Switching System.

Aug 02, 2006 ... MONTREAL -- Minacom: --Cable MSOs can perform remote, non-intrusive, true voice-path testing directly to subscribers' MTAs from Minacom PowerProbes(R) while keeping the SAFARI C3 Multimedia Switching System synchronized with subscriber line-status Minacom, the world ...

Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: FedEx Corp., Smith & Nephew, Stryker and Zimmer.

Aug 02, 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: FedEx Corp. (NYSE:FDX), Smith & Nephew ...

Progresso(R) Soup Introduces Reduced Sodium Soups.

Aug 02, 2006 ... MINNEAPOLIS -- You no longer have to puzzle over how to get great tasting soup and still be heart smart. Just in time for soup season, Progresso presents a collection of soups that contain 50% less sodium per serving than original Progresso soups. Progresso reduced sodium Chicken Noodle, ...

Zacks Bull and Bear of the Day Highlights: Alliance Resource Partners, Overstock.com, Coca-Cola FEMSA and The Hartford Financial Services Group.

Aug 02, 2006 ... CHICAGO -- Zacks Equity Research highlights Alliance Resource Partners, L.P. (Nasdaq:ARLP) as the Bull of the Day and Overstock.com (Nasdaq:OSTK) as the Bear of the Day. In addition, Zacks Equity Research provides analysis on Coca-Cola FEMSA (NYSE:KOF) and The Hartford Financial Services ...

Zacks Analyst Interview Highlights: Sprint Nextel, Embarq and Nextel Partners.

Aug 02, 2006 ... CHICAGO -- Zacks.com releases the latest Analyst Interview. Today's interview is with senior analyst David Weissman, who discusses Sprint Nextel (NYSE:S), Embarq (NYSE:EQ) and Nextel Partners (Nasdaq:NXTP). A synopsis of today's Analyst Interview is presented below. The full ...

Akorn, Inc. to Present at Bank of America Health Care Conference.

Aug 02, 2006 ... BUFFALO GROVE, Ill. -- Akorn, Inc. (AMEX:AKN) today announced that Arthur S. Przybyl, president and chief executive officer, will be presenting at the Bank of America Health Care Conference. The presentation is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, August 10, 2006 at the ...

Ormat to Supply Power Plants to Indonesia for World's Largest Geothermal Project, an Industrial Info News Alert.

Aug 02, 2006 ... JOHANNESBURG, South Africa -- Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas). The potential of the Indonesian geothermal power generation industry, which has seen a mounting number of relatively small-scale projects in the past few years, will now be demonstrated by the ...

Mechanical Issues Cause for Extended Outage in Midwest, an Industrial Info News Alert.

Aug 02, 2006 ... SUGAR LAND, Texas -- Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas). Tulsa Power Station, a 435-megawatt (MW) natural gas-fired facility, wholly-owned by Public Service of Oklahoma (POS), has experienced major mechanical issues this year. A 170 MW unit at this station has been ...

Avid Acquires Sibelius, Expands Reach into Global Education Market; Company to Offer Exclusive Product Bundles That Combine Award-Winning Sibelius and Pro Tools Academic Software and Range of M-Audio Products.

Aug 02, 2006 ... TEWKSBURY, Mass. -- Avid Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVID) today announced that it has acquired Sibelius Software Ltd., for approximately $23 million in cash. Sibelius - which is based in London - is a leading music applications software company with products for professionals, educators, ...

Spending for the Canadian Chemical Processing Industry Remains Stable Despite Project Delays, an Industrial Info News Alert.

Aug 02, 2006 ... SUGAR LAND, Texas -- Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas). An estimated $150 million in capital projects originally planned by chemical plant owners in Canada have been delayed until 2007. Another $28 million in capital and maintenance projects have been cancelled or ...

ImClone Systems Promotes Michael P. Bailey to Senior Vice President, Commercial Operations; Ronald A. Martell, Senior Vice President, Commercial Operations, to Leave the Company.

Aug 02, 2006 ... NEW YORK -- ImClone Systems Incorporated (NASDAQ: IMCL) announced today that Michael P. Bailey, Vice President, Marketing, has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Commercial Operations. In this role, Mr. Bailey will oversee the Company's commercial operations, which are principally ...

RADVISION Receives Tel Aviv Court Approval for Stock Repurchase Program; Board Approved Program to Buy Back up to $30 Million of Stock is Effective August 3.

Aug 02, 2006 ... FAIR LAWN, N.J. -- RADVISION (Nasdaq: RVSN), a leading provider of video network infrastructure and developer tools for unified visual communications over IP, 3G, and emerging next-generation networks, today announced that it has received approval from the District Court in Tel Aviv Jaffa ...

Signature Bank Subsidiary, Signature Securities Group, Appoints New Investment Group Director.

Aug 02, 2006 ... NEW YORK -- Signature Bank (Nasdaq:SBNY), a New York-based full-service commercial bank, announced today that Vincenzo Iannucci has joined as an Investment Group Director and Vice President for its subsidiary brokerage firm, Signature Securities Group. Iannucci will support the ...

Hypercom's Optimum T4100 Earns Class A Certification from Fifth Third Bank Processing Solutions, Opening Key Sales Channel for 32-Bit Single-Lane Payment Terminal.

Aug 02, 2006 ... PHOENIX -- Flexible Single or Multiapplication Support Broadens Bank's Sales Opportunities Hypercom Corp. (NYSE: HYC) today announced that its 32-bit Optimum T4100 payment terminal for single-lane retailers has received Class A certification from Fifth Third Processing ...

Wave to Present at Security Research Associates' 2nd Annual Summer Technology Conference, Monday, Aug. 7th.

Aug 02, 2006 ... LEE, Mass. -- Wave Systems Corp. (Nasdaq: WAVX - www.wave.com) announced today that Wave CEO, Steven Sprague, will be presenting at Security Research Associates' 2nd Annual Summer Technology Conference. The conference will be held on Monday, August 7th, 2006 at the St. Francis Hotel in San ...

Immunicon Corporation Reports Results for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2006.

Aug 02, 2006 ... HUNTINGDON VALLEY, Pa. -- Immunicon Corporation (Nasdaq-Global Market:IMMC): --Total product and service revenue more than triples to $2.1 million in the three months ended June 30, 2006 compared to $622,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2005 --Net loss ...