PR Newswire back issues from Tuesday, January 6:
Auto-By-Tel ( www.autobytel.com ) Takes Internet Marketing to a Higher Level With Second Straight Super Bowl Buy
Jan 06, 1998 ... Delivering on its Commitment to Inform All Consumers About Low-Cost Online Car Buying Auto-By-Tel Advertises on the Super Bowl for Second Year in a RowIRVINE, Calif., Jan. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Last year, Auto-By-Tel, the Internet's premier car buying program, made history as ...
Michael Tannen Invests in Online Youth-Culture Phenomenon 'Platform' (www.platform.net)
Jan 06, 1998 ...Entertainment Lawyer and Business Advisor to John Lennon and Rolling StonesNow Rolls Up Sleeves with the Web's Fastest-Growing, Hip-Hop-Flavored <Pre> Network and Marketing Company </Pre> WILLIAMSBURG, Brooklyn, N.Y., Jan. 6 ...
S&P Rates China Reinsurance BBB+
Jan 06, 1998 ... MELBOURNE, Australia, Jan. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Standard & Poor's today assigned its triple-'B'-plus claims-paying ability rating, as well as its triple-'B'-plus issuer credit rating, to China Reinsurance Co. (Hong Kong) Ltd. The ratings reflects the company's strong position in the Hong ...
New Holland Completes Acquisition of Flexi-Coil
Jan 06, 1998 ... AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands, Jan. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- New Holland N.V. (NYSE: NH) one of the world's leading producers of agricultural and construction equipment, today announced the completion of an agreement to acquire a 35% interest in Flexi-Coil, the Canadian manufacturer of air seeding ...
Platform (www.platform.net), the Baddest, Brooklyn-Based Youth-Culture "Collective" That's Grabbing the Web's Fastest-Growing Audience;
Jan 06, 1998 ... <Pre> Now Working with a Major New Media Investor </Pre> WILLIAMSBURG, Brooklyn, N.Y., Jan. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Once business advisor to John Lennon and Rolling Stones, new media investor Michael Tannen is now rolling up his sleeves with the creators of the Web's most ...
The Learning Company Extends its Award-Winning, Grade-Based Series of Kids' Software with 'The ClueFinders' 3rd Grade Adventures'
Jan 06, 1998 ... Multi-Subject, Mystery-Adventure Game Helps Kids Build Essential Academic <Pre> Skills and Confidence </Pre> CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Jan. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- The Learning Company, Inc. (NYSE: TLC), a leading provider of educational software, today ...
European F-16 Launches First AMRAAM
Jan 06, 1998 ... FORT WORTH, Texas, Jan. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- A European Participating Air Force F-16 made history with the successful launch of an AIM-120 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM) at Eglin AFB, FL, on December 12. The aircraft was a Danish F-16B assigned to the F-16 Combined Test ...
Koo Koo Roo, Inc. Finishes 1997 Strong, Opening 7 Stores in Last 8 Weeks
Jan 06, 1998 ... LOS ANGELES, Jan. 6 PRNewswire/ -- Koo Koo Roo, Inc. (Nasdaq: KKRO), moving forward with its growth plans, opened their 36th restaurant, on December 31st, on Wilshire Boulevard's famous Miracle Mile. This latest opening represents the seventh in the last eight weeks of 1997. ...
'Riddle Me This(TM)...' 'What's Extreme ... With Standing Room Only?'
Jan 06, 1998 ... <Pre> Six Flags Once Again Breaks the Extreme Thrills Barrier with THE RIDDLER'S REVENGE </Pre> World's Tallest, Fastest and Most Powerful Stand Up Roller Coaster!VALENCIA, Calif, Jan. 6 /PRNewswire/ -_ Six Flags Theme Parks has ...
Hannaford Bros. Co. Offering Green Mountain Coffee in 21 New Locations
Jan 06, 1998 ... <Pre> Three Year Contract Covers 116 Supermarkets </Pre> WATERBURY, Vt., Jan. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Green Mountain Coffee, Inc. (Nasdaq: GMCR), announced today that it has extended and expanded its agreement with Hannaford Bros. Co. (NYSE: HRD) to remain Hannaford's ...
XL Computing Delivers TEMPEST Laptops to Boeing for C-32A Program
Jan 06, 1998 ... MCLEAN, Va., Jan. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Cycomm International Inc. (AMEX: CYI) today announced that its subsidiary, XL Computing, has completed delivery of TEMPEST and commercial laptops to Boeing for the C-32A program. The C-32A is a Boeing 757-200 aircraft modified to support the Special ...
EquiMed, Inc. Announces An Unauthorized Conversion by a Lending Company of Chairman's Shares
Jan 06, 1998 ... STATE COLLEGE, Penn., Jan. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- EquiMed, Inc. (Nasdaq: EQMD) (the "Company") today announced that its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Douglas R. Colkitt, M.D., made a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission indicating a decrease of 150,000 shares of his ...
Telescan Announces Plans to Spin Off Non-Financial Assets
Jan 06, 1998 ... HOUSTON, Jan. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Telescan Inc. (Nasdaq: TSCN) today announced it plans to spin off the company's non-financial assets and operations in a move to focus on its core financial services information- technology business.Under the preliminary plan, approved by the ...
Genesis Lowers Earnings Estimates on Finish Line
Jan 06, 1998 ... SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Genesis Merchant Group Securities lowered its earnings estimates on Finish Line (Nasdaq: FINL) based on the expectation that price cutting on apparel will hurt gross margins in January and February, and that price cutting might spread to footwear ....
PLATINUM technology Announces Stock Exchange Ratio for Planned Acquisition of LBMS
Jan 06, 1998 ... OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill., Jan. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Following its January 5 announcement of a definitive agreement to acquire Learmonth and Burchett Management Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: LBMSY), PLATINUM technology, inc. (Nasdaq: PLAT) today announced the stock exchange ratio for the acquisition ....
Manchester Equipment Co., Inc. Announces Acquisition of Coastal Office Products, Inc.
Jan 06, 1998 ... HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., Jan. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Manchester Equipment Co., Inc. (Nasdaq: MANC) today announced the acquisition of Coastal Office Products, Inc., a reseller and provider of microcomputer services and peripherals to companies in the greater Baltimore, Maryland area. Coastal Office ...
Biocontrol Updates Diasensor(R)1000
Jan 06, 1998 ... PITTSBURGH, Jan. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Biocontrol Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: BICO) announced today that it passed the rigorous audit for IS09001 certification without any deficiency findings and expects the actual certificate to be issued in mid-January. This is the second audit in ...
Innova Corporation Receives Repeat Order for $2.7 Million From Ericsson Telecom of Mexico
Jan 06, 1998 ... SEATTLE, Jan. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Innova Corporation (Nasdaq: INVA) today announced that it has received a $2.7 million purchase order from Ericsson Telecom, S.A. de C.V. of Mexico for Innova's XP4 Series digital microwave radio equipment, Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) Network ...
Watson Pharmaceuticals Announces FDA Approval for Clonazepam Tablets
Jan 06, 1998 ... CORONA, Calif., Jan. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NYSE: WPI) announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary, Watson Laboratories, Inc., has received approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its abbreviated new drug application (ANDA) to manufacture ...
3Dfx Interactive and Dimension Publishing Announce Official 3Dfx Dedicated Magazine
Jan 06, 1998 ...'Voodoo: The Official 3Dfx Magazine' to Hit Newsstands by March '98SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Today 3Dfx Interactive (Nasdaq: TDFX) and Dimension Publishing have announced the launch of "Voodoo: the Official 3Dfx Interactive Magazine," a new publication ...
Big Boy Sets Standard for Food Safety
Jan 06, 1998 ... WARREN, Mich., Jan. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- As a nationally recognized leader, Big Boy Restaurants continues to provide the restaurant industry's preeminent standard for food safety. Soon, using a combination of television and in- store, advertising, Big Boy's valued patrons will learn how ...
QUALCOMM Ships Eudora Pro(R) Email 4.0 for the Macintosh(R) Platform
Jan 06, 1998 ... More Powerful Features and Enhanced Usability Highlighted in the Latest Innovation From the World's Leading Developer of Internet Messaging SolutionsSAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- MACWORLD, Booth #4174 -- QUALCOMM Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM), a leader in wireless ...
QUALCOMM Announces New Audio Standard for the Internet
Jan 06, 1998 ... <Pre> QUALCOMM's PureVoice(TM) Compression Technology Optimizes Apple's QuickTime(TM) Voice Quality While Minimizing File Size </Pre> SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- MACWORLD, Booth #4174 -- QUALCOMM Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM), a world leader in wireless ...
Prime Hospitality Corp. In 20-Hotel Joint Venture With Hospitality Worldwide Services
Jan 06, 1998 ... <Pre> Parties Commit $60 Million in Equity Capital </Pre> FAIRFIELD, N.J., Jan. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Prime Hospitality Corp. (NYSE: PDQ) announced today that is has agreed in principle to enter into a master development agreement with Hospitality Worldwide Services, ...
Cambridge NeuroScience Reports Positive Results From Pain Study
Jan 06, 1998 ... <Pre> Next Step Phase II Study in Patients </Pre> CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Jan. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Cambridge NeuroScience, Inc. (Nasdaq: CNSI) today announced the results of a Phase I clinical trial comparing the effects of CNS 5161 to morphine and placebo in volunteers ...
Planet Direct and Erols Expand Partnership to Provide Enhanced Internet Experience to Subscribers
Jan 06, 1998 ... ANDOVER, Mass. and SPRINGFIELD, Va., Jan. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Building on their partnership established last year, Planet Direct, the personal Web-based online service, and Erols, one of the country's largest and fastest growing ISPs, today announced a new level of service integration that ...
Alexion Issued Patent Relating to Xenotransplant Program
Jan 06, 1998 ... NEW HAVEN, Conn. Jan. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALXN) today announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office has issued U.S. patent No. 5,705,732 entitled "Universal Donor Cells" which relates to the Company's xenotransplantation program. This ...
HumaScan Launches BreastAlert(TM) Differential Temperature Sensor, Product Available in Physician Offices Nationwide
Jan 06, 1998 ... CRANFORD, N.J., Jan. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- HumaScan Inc. (Nasdaq: HMSC) announced today that on December 29, 1997 the Company commenced shipments of its BreastAlert(TM) Differential Temperature Sensor, a non-invasive, adjunctive screening device which assists in the early detection of breast ...
American Express Corporate Services Announces Alliance With Portable Software Corporation to Offer Travel Expense Management Solution
Jan 06, 1998 ... <Pre>Multinational Agreement Expands Platform Options </Pre> For Corporations Seeking to Automate the Expense Management ProcessNEW YORK, Jan. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- American Express Corporate Services, the world's largest corporate card and business travel ...
Watsco to Explore Strategic Alternatives for Non-Distribution Businesses
Jan 06, 1998 ... MIAMI, Jan. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Watsco, Inc. (NYSE: WSO) announced today that its Board of Directors has authorized management to formally consider strategic alternatives for its non-distribution businesses, including the sale of those assets. The Company's non-distribution businesses ...
QLT PhotoTherapeutics Seeks Approval For PHOTOFRIN(R) in Nine Additional European Countries
Jan 06, 1998 ... <Pre> New Applications Target Lung and Esophageal Cancers </Pre> VANCOUVER, Jan. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- QLT PhotoTherapeutics Inc. (QLT) (Nasdaq: QLTIF; TSE: QLT.) announced today that in conjunction with its European marketing partner, Beaufour Ipsen Group, it has submitted ...
Bankers Trust Company, Depositary Receipts, 1997 Annual Review
Jan 06, 1998 ... <Pre> Emerging Market Issuers Account for Over 60% of All New Depositary Receipt Programs in 1997 New Depositary Receipt Programs Established in 1997 </Pre> LONDON, Jan. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- In 1997, a total of 204 new Depositary Receipt ...
AK Almazy Rossii-Sakha Receives US Export-Import Bank Financing Secured by a Co-Production and Offtake Agreement with Lazare Kaplan International Inc.
Jan 06, 1998 ... NEW YORK, Jan. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Lazare Kaplan International Inc. (Amex: LKI) and AK Almazy Rossii-Sakha ("ALROSA") today announced that the Export-Import Bank of the United States has declared operative, its seven-year US$ 62 million credit facility to ALROSA for the purchase of U.S ....
Bankers Trust Company Appointed as Depositary Bank for Kredyt Bank PBI S.A.
Jan 06, 1998 ... <Pre> Sponsored Global Depositary Receipt Facility </Pre> LONDON, Jan. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Bankers Trust Company has announced its appointment as Depositary Bank for the sponsored Global Depositary Receipts (GDR) of Polish company Kredyt Bank PBI S.A.The ...
Day-Timers and First Union Team Up for HomeLife Promotion
Jan 06, 1998 ... LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa., Jan. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Day-Timers and First Union National Bank, two powerhouse names in the Lehigh Valley and nation, announced they have teamed up for a promotion that puts Day-Timers' new home organizer software, Day-Timer(R) HomeLife, into the hands of all home ...
3Com Chooses Aspect's Breakthrough Strategic Procurement Module to Consolidate Global Commodity Purchasing
Jan 06, 1998 ... Aspect System to Provide Clear Picture of Purchasing Across Disparate <Pre> Manufacturing Systems and Divisions Worldwide </Pre> MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Jan. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Aspect Development (Nasdaq: ASDV) today announced that 3Com Corporation has ...
Advanced Optics Electronics, Inc. (ADOT) Announces Investment
Jan 06, 1998 ... ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Jan. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Advanced Optics Electronics, Inc. (OTC-Bulletin Board: ADOT) has just acquired a substantial minority interest in Biomoda, Inc., a privately held bio tech company. Biomoda holds a world-wide exclusive license in perpetuity for the very ...
Magnum Hunter Announces Dividend On Convertible Preferred Stock
Jan 06, 1998 ... IRVING, Texas, Jan. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Magnum Hunter Resources, Inc. (Amex: MHR) ("Magnum Hunter") announced today that the Board of Directors of Magnum Hunter Resources, Inc. declared on January 5, 1998 a quarterly dividend of $0.21875 per share on its outstanding 1996 Series A ...
DORN Adds 'Safety Software' to its Product Line
Jan 06, 1998 ... LIVONIA, Mich., Jan. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- DORN Technology Group, (DTG) Inc., a leading risk management software development company, announced its purchase of the Safety Software product series from Eclipse Software. The acquisition is part of a new $1 million business development ...
Jreck Subs Group, Inc. Makes Yet Another Acquisition
Jan 06, 1998 ... WATERTOWN, N.Y., Jan. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Jreck Subs Group, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: JSUB), one of the fastest growing fast-food companies, announced today that the company has signed an agreement to acquire the LI'L Dino Dell and Grill, based in Greensboro, North Carolina. LI'L Dino ...
Sento Announces Restructuring and Completion of Astron Acquisition
Jan 06, 1998 ... OREM, Utah, Jan. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Sento Technical Innovations Corporation (Nasdaq: SNTO) announced today that it has restructured and finalized its acquisition of Astron Incorporated. Astron is a provider of computer training and education courses delivered nationwide to such ...
Isis Begins Phase I/II Trial of Second Generation CMV Retinitis Compound
Jan 06, 1998 ... CARLSBAD, Calif., Jan. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Isis Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: ISIP) announced the beginning of Phase I/II clinical trials of ISIS 13312, a compound to treat cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis, an opportunistic and sight-threatening infection in patients with AIDS. ISIS 13312 is the ...
The Titan Corporation and DBA Systems, Inc. Sign Definitive Agreement For Titan To Acquire DBA
Jan 06, 1998 ... SAN DIEGO, Jan. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- The Titan Corporation (NYSE: TTN) and DBA Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: DBAS) jointly announced today that they have signed a definitive merger agreement under which Titan will acquire all of DBA's 4,422,000 outstanding shares in a tax free exchange of common ...
Gensia Sicor and SangStat Announce Equity Investment by SangStat in Gensia Sicor
Jan 06, 1998 ... SAN DIEGO And MENLO PARK, Calif., Jan. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Gensia Sicor Inc. (Nasdaq: GNSA) and SangStat, The Transplant Company(R) (Nasdaq: SANG) today announced that SangStat has invested $2.5 million in Gensia Sicor Common Stock in connection with an amended agreement for the commercial ...
S&P Assigns A+/A-1 Foreign Currency Ratings to ICBC
Jan 06, 1998 ... TOKYO, Jan. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Standard & Poor's today assigned its single- 'A'-plus long-term and 'A-1' short-term foreign-currency counterparty ratings to Taipei-based International Commercial Bank of China (ICBC). The outlook for the long-term obligations is stable.The ...
DM Management's Holiday Sales Soar 100%
Jan 06, 1998 ... HINGHAM, Mass., Jan. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- DM Management Company (Nasdaq: DMMC) today announced that it expects sales for the fourth quarter ended December 27, 1997 to increase at least 100% from $22.8 million in the prior year, significantly exceeding already revised analysts' estimates. ...
DCR Reaffirms CTC's Senior Debt Rating of 'A-' and Convertible Subordinated Debenture Rating of 'BBB+'
Jan 06, 1998 ... CHICAGO, Jan. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Duff & Phelps Credit Rating Co. (DCR) reaffirmed Compania de Telecomunicaciones de Chile's senior debt rating of 'A-' (Single-A-Minus) and its convertible subordinated debenture rating of 'BBB+' (Triple-B-Plus) following CTC's recent announcement that it ...
FPL Group Announces Plans to Acquire Northeastern Generating Assets; Purchases Will Enhance Company's Position as a Premier Clean Fuel Generator
Jan 06, 1998 ... JUNO BEACH, Fla. Jan. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- FPL Group, Inc. (NYSE: FPL) today announced two transactions that establish the company as a major participant in the northeastern United States energy market and strengthen the company's position in clean-fuel generation.In one ...
Safeguard Scientifics Proposes Rights Offering in DocuCorp International
Jan 06, 1998 ... WAYNE, Pa., Jan. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Safeguard Scientifics, Inc. (NYSE: SFE), the New York Stock Exchange listed strategic information systems company, announced today that it is proposing to distribute to its shareholders rights to purchase common shares of DocuCorp International. The ...
Harveys Casino Resorts Reports Record Results for 1997
Jan 06, 1998 ... LAKE TAHOE, Nev., Dec. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Chuck Scharer, chairman, president, and chief executive officer of Harveys Casino Resorts (NYSE: HVY) today announced record results for the fourth quarter and year ended November 30, 1997.For the three-month period ended November ...
Hvide Marine To Acquire Seven Tugs, Two Product Tankers From Kirby Corporation
Jan 06, 1998 ... FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Jan. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- In a further consolidation of the domestic harbor towing business, Hvide Marine Incorporated (Nasdaq: HMAR) today announced the signing of a letter of intent to acquire the seven-vessel harbor tug fleet of Kirby Corporation, together with two ...
Mycogen, J.G. Boswell Company Form Cotton Seed Joint Venture
Jan 06, 1998 ... SAN DIEGO, Jan. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Mycogen Corporation and J.G. Boswell Company have formed a joint venture to develop and market cotton seed internationally.Mycogen will contribute cash, cotton breeding material and licenses to its technology and patent rights for ...
Managed Care Solutions, Inc. Reports Second Quarter Results
Jan 06, 1998 ... PHOENIX, Jan. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Managed Care Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: MCSX) today announced the results of its operations for the second quarter of fiscal 1998. Net income for the second quarter of fiscal year 1998 was $167,000 or $.04 per share, versus a net loss of $415,000, or $.09 ...
StaffMark Acquires $9 Million Clinical Trials Support Company Expands Clinical Services Division
Jan 06, 1998 ... FAYETTEVILLE, Ark., Jan. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- StaffMark, Inc. (Nasdaq: STAF), a leading provider of diversified staffing, information technology, professional, and consulting services, today announced the acquisition of ClinForce, L.L.C. Headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey, ClinForce ...
Pioneer Announces First Quarter Results
Jan 06, 1998 ... DES MOINES, Iowa, Jan. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. (NYSE: PHB) today announced that operations for the first quarter of fiscal 1998, ended November 30, 1997, resulted in a loss of $51 million on sales of $79 million. After payment of dividends on preferred ...
Regis Corporation Adds $9.3 Million In Annualized Revenues Through Acquisitions; Company Buys 68 Salons including 29 Franchised Units
Jan 06, 1998 ... MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Regis Corporation (Nasdaq: RGIS) announced today the completion of five transactions for the acquisition of 68 salons. Four of the salons are located in California, three in Florida, three in Iowa and one in Oregon, and all ten will operate as ...
Vitalink Reports Second Quarter Results
Jan 06, 1998 ... NAPERVILLE, Ill., Jan. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Vitalink Pharmacy Services, Inc. (NYSE: VTK) today announced revenues and earnings for the second quarter ended November 30, 1997.Net revenues for the second quarter increased significantly to $123,257,000 from $43,346,000 reported ...
Unisys Expects 1997 Net Income Before One-Time Charges To Be Up Over 300% From 1996; Will Further Reduce Debt By $198 Million; Writes Off $900 Million In Goodwill; And Will Discontinue PC Manufacturing
Jan 06, 1998 ... BLUE BELL, Pa., Jan. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Unisys Corporation (NYSE: UIS) today announced a series of strategic actions designed to accelerate its profitable growth as the company focuses its resources on its growing services business and enterprise-class servers. The company expects 1997 ...
SAC Technologies Licenses Certicom's Elliptic Curve Encryption Technology
Jan 06, 1998 ... MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- SAC Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: SACM) announced today that the Company has licensed cryptographic components from Certicom Corp. (Toronto: CIC), a leading provider of cryptographic security technologies. The Company will incorporate Certicom's ...
THE GOOD GUYS! Announces First Quarter Sales
Jan 06, 1998 ... SAN FRANCISCO Jan. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- THE GOOD GUYS! (Nasdaq: GGUY) today announced that sales for its first fiscal quarter ended December 31, 1997 were $290.3 million, up 1% from $286.6 million in the first quarter of fiscal 1997. Comparable store sales for the quarter increased 1%. ...
Reno Air Begins Flying Three Routes
Jan 06, 1998 ... RENO, Nev., Jan. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Reno Air, Inc. (Nasdaq: RENO; PCX: RNO) announced new service, effective today, between San Francisco and Los Angeles, Las Vegas to Orange County, and Colorado Springs to Reno."Reno Air is pleased to offer this enhancement to our winter ...
Kirby Corporation Announces Pending Sale of Offshore Tankers and Harbor Services Operations
Jan 06, 1998 ... HOUSTON, Jan. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Kirby Corporation (NYSE: KEX)("Kirby") announced today that it intends to concentrate on its core inland tank barge business and has signed a Letter of Intent to sell its U.S. Flag offshore product tanker operation and its harbor services operation. Under ...
SECANT Network Technologies, Inc. Approved To Export Strong 168-Bit Triple DES Encryption
Jan 06, 1998 ... RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., Jan. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- SECANT Network Technologies, Inc., the industry leader in ATM (Asynchronous Transfer Mode) encryption, gains approval to export 168-bit Triple DES encryption in its CellCase(TM) ATM network security products.SECANT ...
NationsBank To Expand Education Loan Program Throughout U.S.
Jan 06, 1998 ... Jan. 6, 1998 /PRNewswire/ -- To meet the growing demand for education loan products, NationsBank (NYSE: NB) today announced it will expand its Education Loan program to customers and consumers throughout the United States."Our customers who explore higher education ...
Family Dollar Reports Record Sales And Earnings For First Quarter Ended November 30, 1997; December Sales Also At Record Levels
Jan 06, 1998 ... MATTHEWS, N.C., Jan. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (NYSE: FDO), a discount store chain operating 2,867 stores in a contiguous 38-state area, reported the highest first quarter sales and earnings in the Company's history. For the first quarter ended November 30, 1997, ...