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Sears Asks the Experts for Mother's Day Gift Ideas.

Apr 29, 1999 ... Survey of Kids Reveals Some Unusual Gift Ideas Sure to Win Mom's Heart HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., April 29 /PRNewswire/ -- If kids have their way this Mother's Day, it looks as if moms' lives will get a bit easier. Two limos, robot maids that never run out of energy and ...

IHOP Corp. Board Votes to Split Stock.

Apr 29, 1999 ... GLENDALE, Calif., April 29 /PRNewswire/ -- IHOP Corp. (Nasdaq: IHOP) today announced its board had voted to split IHOP's stock two-for-one. Richard K. Herzer, chief executive officer, stated, "As an aid to making our stock available to more investors, our board has approved a ...

IHOP Corp. Announces 40% Increase in First Quarter Net Income.

Apr 29, 1999 ... GLENDALE, Calif., April 29 /PRNewswire/ -- IHOP Corp. (Nasdaq: IHOP) today reported new records in its net income and system-wide sales for the first quarter ended March 31, 1999. For the quarter, net income rose 40.1% to $6,585,000, or $.65 per diluted share, versus the ...

Isis Pharmaceuticals Reports First Quarter 1999 Results.

Apr 29, 1999 ... CARLSBAD, Calif., April 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Isis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: ISIP), announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 1999. The company's net loss for the quarter was $12.6 million, or $0.47 per share, compared with $16.7 million, or $0.62 per share, ...

Teenager Challenges Philip Morris CEO Geoffrey Bible INFACT's Kraft Boycotters Mobilize Nationwide.

Apr 29, 1999 ... Excellent Photo Opportunities RICHMOND, Va., April 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Corporate "watchdogs" in 38 states and at least five countries are converging on Philip Morris facilities and product retailers for a nationwide Day of Action coinciding with the tobacco giant's annual ...

AXYN Acquires Controlling Interest in SYSCAN International.

Apr 29, 1999 ... DENVER, April 29 /PRNewswire/ -- AXYN Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: AXYN) today announced that its Canadian subsidiary, AXYN Canada Corporation has acquired a controlling interest in Syscan International Inc., headquartered in Montreal, Canada. Syscan is a leading developer of mobile ...

NOVALOG Secures Working Capital Financing; Irvine Sensors' Subsidiary Obtains $500,000 Line From Silicon Valley Bank.

Apr 29, 1999 ... COSTA MESA, Calif., April 29 /PRNewswire/ -- NOVALOG, INC., a consolidated and privately financed subsidiary of Irvine Sensors Corporation (Nasdaq: IRSN; BSE: ISC) today announced establishment of a $500,000 receivables line-of-credit from Silicon Valley Bank. The new credit facility is ...

Burson-Marsteller Confronted for Supporting Philip Morris INFACT's Kraft Boycotters Mobilize Nationwide.

Apr 29, 1999 ... Excellent Photo Opportunities WASHINGTON, April 29 /PRNewswire/ -- INFACT activists and supporters will pay a visit today to Burson-Marsteller, the notorious public relations firm that created the National Smokers Alliance, to deliver "Boycott Kraft" leaflets and copies of ...

Far East National Bank Opens Technology Division.

Apr 29, 1999 ... SAN JOSE, Calif., April 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Far East National Bank has just opened a Global Technology Practice. It is designed to focus on bringing global financial solutions to the digital world. Daniel Michener, a senior level executive with extensive experience in technology lending and ...

Vignette Village, the First Worldwide User Conference to Help Companies Compete and Win Online a Resounding Success.

Apr 29, 1999 ... Industry Leaders Discuss Benefits of Internet Relationship Management At Sold-Out Conference AUSTIN, Texas, April 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Vignette Corporation (Nasdaq: VIGN), a leader in Internet Relationship Management (IRM) solutions, yesterday completed its first ...

H&R Block Reports 15 Percent Increase in Fees.

Apr 29, 1999 ... KANSAS CITY, Mo., April 29 /PRNewswire/ -- H&R Block's U.S. tax services subsidiary today reported that fees received for tax preparation and electronic filing increased 15 percent to $1.5 billion for company-owned and franchised offices Jan. 1 through April 15, compared to the same ...

c-call.com Broadcasts Online Replay of Questar Corporation 's Quarterly Conference Call.

Apr 29, 1999 ... SAN FRANCISCO, April 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Questar Corporation (NYSE: STR) will provide a replay of its first quarter 1999 earnings conference call over the Internet, c-call.com, Inc. announced today. The replay of Questar Corporation's quarterly conference call will be available ...

InterTrust and MusicMatch Partner to Develop MetaTrust-Certified MP3 MusicMatch Jukebox.

Apr 29, 1999 ... MP3 Software Sales Leader Adopts MetaTrust for Digital Rights Management SUNNYVALE, Calif., April 29 /PRNewswire/ -- InterTrust Technologies Corporation, the MetaTrust Utility(TM), and MusicMatch Inc., developer of MusicMatch Jukebox, the world's first complete MP3 software ...

Harris and InterTrust Announce E-Commerce Alliance Agreement.

Apr 29, 1999 ... InterTrust Platform Extends Geospatial Opportunities for Harris MELBOURNE, Fla. and SUNNYVALE, Calif., April 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Harris Corporation, one of the nation's leading digital and analog communications and system integration firms, and InterTrust Technologies ...

Rock Bottom Restaurants Reports 1999 First Quarter Results.

Apr 29, 1999 ... LOUISVILLE, Colo., April 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Rock Bottom Restaurants, Inc. (Nasdaq: BREW), operator of Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery restaurants and Old Chicago restaurants, today reported financial results for its 1999 first quarter. The Company reported a net loss for the ...

AutoNation, Inc. Reports First Quarter Income From Continuing Operations Rose 38 Percent To $50.7 Million, Or $0.11 Per Share.

Apr 29, 1999 ... FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 29 /PRNewswire/ -- AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN) today reported that for the three months ended March 31, 1999, income from continuing operations increased 38 percent to $50.7 million, or $0.11 per share, from $36.8 million, or $0.08 per share, last year. These ...

PAREXEL Reports Financial Results for Third Quarter Ended March 31, 1999.

Apr 29, 1999 ... * Third quarter net revenue of $90 million * Third quarter EPS of $.23 per share * Record new business awards of $125 million during the quarter * Cash and marketable securities up to $87.5 million BOSTON, April 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the ...

AutoNation, Inc. Invites You to Listen to a Replay of Its First Quarter 1999 Conference Call on the Web.

Apr 29, 1999 ... FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 29 /PRNewswire/ -- You are invited to listen to a replay of AutoNation, Inc.'s (NYSE: AN) conference call with Steven R. Berrard, Co-Chief Executive Officer of AutoNation; Michael S. Karsner, Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer; Michael E. Maroone, ...

Waddell & Reed Financial, Inc. Adopts Stockholder Rights Plan.

Apr 29, 1999 ... OVERLAND PARK, Kan., April 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Waddell & Reed Financial, Inc. (NYSE: WDR; WDR.B) (the "Company"), announced today that on April 28, 1999 its Board of Directors adopted a Stockholder Rights Plan in which rights will be distributed as a dividend at the rate of one Right for ...

Granite Broadcasting Corporation Announces Definitive Agreement to Sell KEYE-TV in Austin, Texas to CBS Corporation.

Apr 29, 1999 ... Sale Proceeds to Reduce Debt and Substantially Improve Capital Structure NEW YORK, April 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Granite Broadcasting Corporation (Nasdaq: GBTVK) announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell KEYE-TV, the CBS affiliate serving Austin, Texas, ...

Dailey International Inc. Retains Bear, Stearns & Co. Inc.

Apr 29, 1999 ... HOUSTON, April 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Dailey International Inc. (the "Company") (OTC Bulletin Board: DALY) announced today that the Company has retained Bear, Stearns & Co. Inc. as financial advisor to assist the Company in its review of strategic and financial options available to it, ...

EAI Announces First Quarter 1999 Results.

Apr 29, 1999 ... AMES, Iowa, April 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Engineering Animation, Inc. (Nasdaq: EAII) announced today its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 1999. EAI had revenues of $24,800,000 in the first quarter, an increase of 12 percent over first quarter 1998 revenues of ...

Riddell Sports Inc. Announces Improved First Quarter 1999 Results; Revenues Rise 11% and Operating Income Improves by 28%.

Apr 29, 1999 ... NEW YORK, April 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Riddell Sports Inc. (Amex: RDL) today announced a pre-tax and net loss of $6,357,000, or $0.69 per share, for the first quarter of 1999. This represents an 11% improvement over the $7,109,000 pre-tax loss in the first quarter of 1998. However, in the ...

AOL's Marc Andreessen to Speak at 1999 Upside Southeast Technology Conference.

Apr 29, 1999 ... Media Invited to Attend Two-Day Conference in Research Triangle Park What: Marc Andreessen, chief technology officer of America Online has been confirmed to speak at the 1999 Upside Southeast Technology Conference, the most important technology and ...

CBS Corporation to Acquire KEYE-TV Austin, Texas From Granite Broadcasting Corporation.

Apr 29, 1999 ... Purchase of KEYE-TV Adds a Strong, Fast Growing Market to CBS Television Stations Group NEW YORK, April 29 /PRNewswire/ -- CBS Corporation (NYSE: CBS) today announced a definitive agreement to acquire television station KEYE-TV, Channel 42, the CBS Television Network ...

CBS Corporation Reports Record Results for First Quarter 1999.

Apr 29, 1999 ... NEW YORK, April 29 /PRNewswire/ -- CBS Corporation (NYSE: CBS) today reported record operating results for the first quarter of 1999. Net revenues for the first quarter were $1,768 million, operating cash flow (EBITDA) was $280 million and income from Continuing Operations was $25 million ....

Chi-Chi's Is Cinco Party Central.

Apr 29, 1999 ... - Fun and Festive Nationwide Events to be Staged for 6 Days at All Chi-Chi's Locations - LOUISVILLE, Ky., April 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Chi-Chi's, Inc. a subsidiary of Prandium, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: PDIM), announced today that it has a number of events slated ...

Donnelly and Schott Form Joint Venture to Commercialize Electrochromic Window Glass Technology.

Apr 29, 1999 ... HOLLAND, Mich., April 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Donnelly Corporation, based in Holland, Michigan, and Schott Corporation, based in Yonkers, New York, today announced the formation of a new joint-venture operation that will design and manufacture electrochromic windows. The new company, ...

AlphaNet Solutions Announces New CertPrep.com Offering; Taps New Market and Reaches Influential Users with CTT Exam Simulator(R).

Apr 29, 1999 ... CEDAR KNOLLS, N.J., April 29 /PRNewswire/ -- AlphaNet Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALPH), a single-source provider of information technology products, services and support, announced that its web-based learning tool -- CertPrep.com -- is now offering CTT Exam Simulator(R), the first ...

Pharmacia & Upjohn Reports First-Quarter Sales and Earnings.

Apr 29, 1999 ... - Sales increase 17%, driven by a 21% increase in prescription sales - Xalatan sales reach $102 million (+46%); growth continues in major markets - Detrol/Detrusitol sales grow to $65 million on strong U.S., international sales - ...

American Physician Partners, Inc.'s First Quarter Earnings Up 25%; Three Acquisitions Added to Existing Markets Since January.

Apr 29, 1999 ... DALLAS, April 29 /PRNewswire/ -- American Physician Partners, Inc. (Nasdaq: APPM) today announced first quarter results for the period ended March 31, 1999. Diluted earnings per share increased 25 percent to $0.20, based on 19.7 million average shares outstanding, compared to ...

Reliant Energy Reports First Quarter 1999 Earnings.

Apr 29, 1999 ... HOUSTON, April 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Reliant Energy (NYSE: REI) today announced adjusted earnings for the first quarter of 1999 of $97 million, or $.34 per share, compared to adjusted earnings of $92 million, or $.33 per share, for the same period of 1998. The company's first quarter 1999 ...

Mac-Gray Comments on First Quarter Results.

Apr 29, 1999 ... CAMBRIDGE, Mass., April 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Mac-Gray Corporation (NYSE: TUC), a leading provider of convenience services including card- and coin-operated laundry equipment, reprographics equipment, and MicroFridge(TM) products, today announced that it expects to report earnings of $0.10 to ...

Monopros/De Beers Discovers Kimberlite Body in New Area on AK Claims.

Apr 29, 1999 ... ONTARIO, April 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Mountain Province Mining, Inc. (Nasdaq: MPVIF; Toronto: MPV; Vancouver: MPV) announced today that it has been notified by its contractor, Monopros Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of De Beers Consolidated Mines Ltd. (Nasdaq: DBRSY), that a kimberlite ...

SPR Inc. Reports First Quarter Loss.

Apr 29, 1999 ... OAK BROOK, Ill., April 29 /PRNewswire/ -- SPR Inc. (Nasdaq: SPRI) reported a loss of $485,000, or $0.04 cents per share (fully diluted), for the first quarter of 1999, compared with net income of $2 million, or $0.16 cents per share (fully diluted), in the first quarter of 1998. ...

Cellegy Pharmaceuticals Reports First Quarter Financial Results.

Apr 29, 1999 ... SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., April 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Cellegy Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: CLGY) today reported that for the first quarter ended March 31, 1999, revenues were $360,000, compared with $115,000 for the same period last year. Revenues in 1999 consisted of $318,000 in product ...

Headway Corporate Resources First Quarter Revenue Up 60.5%, EBITDA Rose 59.8%; Company Continues Stock Buyback Program.

Apr 29, 1999 ... NEW YORK, April 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Headway Corporate Resources, Inc., (Nasdaq: HDWY) today announced record results for the first quarter of 1999. Revenue was $92.7 million for the quarter ended March 31, up 60.5% from $57.7 million in the same period a year ago. Earnings before interest, ...

Republic Services, Inc. Reports A 21 Percent Increase In Comparable Net Income In The First Quarter.

Apr 29, 1999 ... FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) today reported that for the three months ended March 31, 1999, pro forma net income increased 21.4 percent to $45.9 million, or $0.26 per share, from $37.8 million, or $0.22 per share, for the comparable ...

Sunstone Announces First Quarter 1999 Results.

Apr 29, 1999 ... * 5.0% Increase in Revenue Hotels * 6.3% Increase in REVPAR for Non-Renovation Hotels * 5.9% Increase in REVPAR for Entire Hotel Portfolio * $0.34 FFO per Share * $16.2 Million Invested Renovating Eight Hotels SAN CLEMENTE, Calif., ...

Aqua Vie Beverage Corporation... a Brilliant Recovery.

Apr 29, 1999 ... KETCHUM, Idaho, April 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Four years ago, Aqua Vie Beverage Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: AVBC), fell victim to a hostile takeover attempt. The unsuccessful ploy, orchestrated by the company's then chief financial officer, mired the company in legal process for nearly ...

CenturyTel Helps Repay Mothers' Kindness; Company Provides Free Calling to Wireless Customers on Mother's Day.

Apr 29, 1999 ... MONROE, La., April 29 /PRNewswire/ -- For all the free kisses, scratched knees and free lullabies at bedtime, CenturyTel (NYSE: CTL) is making it easier for children to tell their mothers thank you this Mother's Day. CenturyTel is giving families free local cellular calling on Mom's ...

Six Flags America Brings World Class Family Fun to Maryland.

Apr 29, 1999 ... WHO: BUGS BUNNY, SYLVESTER and all their LOONEY TUNES pals <Pre>BATMAN THE JOKER and *CAL RIPKEN, JR. too! WHAT: Six Flags America Grand Opening Spectacular WHEN: Saturday, May 1, 199910:00 a.m. WHERE: ...

Alexander, Hawes & Audet: New and Expanded Class Action Complaint Filed Against McKesson HBOC, Inc. on Behalf of Purchasers of McKesson Common Stock and HBOC Common Stock Prior to April 28, 1999.

Apr 29, 1999 ... SAN FRANCISCO, April 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Alexander, Hawes & Audet, LLP, announce that it has filed a class action lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California on behalf of investors who purchased either common stock of McKesson HBOC, Inc., ("McKesson" ...

Pacific Gateway Exchange Announces Entry Into Internet Market Through PGExpress.

Apr 29, 1999 ... BURLINGAME, Calif., April 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Pacific Gateway Exchange, Inc. (Nasdaq: PGEX) today announced its intention to provide global Internet connectivity, co-location and remote content solutions through its wholly owned subsidiary PGExpress, Inc. The Company has announced its ...

GE WeatherMate(TM) Takes Decks by Storm.

Apr 29, 1999 ... Innovative Cleaning and Protecting Product Changes How Consumers Care for Wood WATERFORD, N.Y., April 29 /PRNewswire/ -- The Consumer Sealants Division of GE Silicones is introducing an outdoor product that will revolutionize the weatherproofing market. The Silicone technology ...

Creative Labs' Sound Blaster Live! Value Available For Dell Dimension Customers.

Apr 29, 1999 ... Creative's Highly-Acclaimed Sound Blaster Live! Value to Enhance The Audio Experience on Dimension Desktop Series MILPITAS, Calif., April 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Creative Technology Ltd. (Nasdaq: CREAF) the renowned innovator of market-leading multimedia solutions for ...

Big Entertainment and Steeplechase Media Announce Interactive TV E-Commerce Alliance.

Apr 29, 1999 ... BOCA RATON, Fla., April 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Big Entertainment, Inc. (Nasdaq: BIGE) today announced an agreement with Steeplechase Media Inc., one of Hollywood's leading interactive TV content developers. BigE will make available entertainment-related merchandise through e-commerce by ...

NCS HealthCare Reports Record Revenues and Earnings for Fiscal 1999 Third Quarter.

Apr 29, 1999 ... CLEVELAND, April 29 /PRNewswire/ -- NCS HealthCare, Inc. (Nasdaq: NCSS) today announced record revenues and earnings for its fiscal third quarter ended March 31, 1999. For the three months ended March 31, 1999, revenues increased 34% to $184,611,000 from $137,669,000 recorded in ...

Oxford Health Plans, Inc. Announces Positive First Quarter Results.

Apr 29, 1999 ... NORWALK, Conn., April 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Oxford Health Plans, Inc. (Nasdaq: OXHP) announced today net earnings of $3.2 million, or $0.04 per common share, for the quarter ended March 31, 1999. The first quarter results were favorably affected by a one-time after tax gain of $7.8 million ...

Equitable Resources' First Quarter E.P.S. Surge 27%.

Apr 29, 1999 ... First Quarter 1999 E.P.S. $.84 vs. $.66 for the 1998 Quarter Significantly Lower Operating Expenses Boost Results PITTSBURGH, April 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Equitable Resources, Inc. (NYSE: EQT) today reported a 27 percent increase in earnings per share for the first ...

Startec Adds New Generation Internet Services.

Apr 29, 1999 ... * Internet Access for Targeted Ethnic Communities * Customized Ethnic Web Portals * Internet Co-location Facilities and Services to Emerging-Economies PTTs and ISPs * First -- Mover Advantage with IP-Enabled Network Serving Emerging ...

SoftNet Receives Cash Infusion of $142 Million from Recent Secondary Offering.

Apr 29, 1999 ... SAN FRANCISCO, April 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading high speed Internet access service and content provider, SoftNet Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: SOFN) today announced it has raised $142 million in net proceeds from its recent secondary offering underwritten by BT Alex. Brown Incorporated, ...

Aradigm Reports First Quarter 1999 Financial Results.

Apr 29, 1999 ... HAYWARD, Calif., April 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Aradigm Corporation (Nasdaq: ARDM) today announced its financial results for the first quarter of 1999. The company reported revenues of $3,586,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 1999, compared with $2,752,000 for the same period in ...

CIGNA Re International Life & Health Opens Paris Headquarters.

Apr 29, 1999 ... PARIS, April 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Monday, May 3 will mark the opening of CIGNA Re International Life & Health headquarters at 37 Rue de Caumartin, 75009, Paris, France. (Phone: 01 44 94 20 20 and FAX: 01 44 94 20 30) The new facility houses CIGNA's international reinsurance ...

Dril-Quip, Inc. Announces Results for First Quarter 1999.

Apr 29, 1999 ... HOUSTON, April 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Dril-Quip, Inc. (NYSE: DRQ) today announced net income of $3.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 1999 compared with net income of $4.1 million for the first quarter of 1998. Earnings per share for the 1999 first quarter were $0.18 versus $0.24 ...

PLC Reports First Quarter Results - First Quarter Sales Increase 201% Over First Quarter 1998- -Company Announces Restructuring -.

Apr 29, 1999 ... FRANKLIN, Mass., April 29 /PRNewswire/ -- PLC Systems Inc. (Amex: PLC), a leader in transmyocardial revascularization (TMR), today reported its results for the first quarter ended March 31, 1999. Total revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 1999 were $2,846,000 million, ...

Galileo International Expands Stock Repurchase Program to $500 Million.

Apr 29, 1999 ... ROSEMONT, Ill., April 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Galileo International, Inc. (NYSE: GLC) today announced that the Board of Directors has authorized the company to purchase up to $500 million in Galileo common stock in the open market on the New York Stock Exchange or in privately negotiated ...

Winston Hotels Posts Record First Quarter 1999 Results Including 8.8 Percent Increase in FFO Per Share to 37 Cents.

Apr 29, 1999 ... Lease Revenue Soars 45.2% as Benefits Emerge from Ramp-Up in Occupancy at Ten Newest Upscale Brand Hotels Added During 1998 as Well as Internal Growth From Existing Hotels; FFO Per Share Exceeds Consensus Analysts' Expectations By 1 Cent RALEIGH, N.C., ...

Life Medical Sciences Reports First Quarter Results; Record CLINICEL sales.

Apr 29, 1999 ... EDISON, N.J., April 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Life Medical Sciences, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: CHAI) today reported record quarterly sales of $803,000 for its CLINICEL(TM) line of silicone gel-filled cushions for the quarter ended March 31, 1999. CLINICEL, an over-the-counter product line for ...

Dii Group Signs Letter of Intent to Sell Cencorp.

Apr 29, 1999 ... NIWOT, Colo., April 29 /PRNewswire/ -- The Dii Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: DIIG) today announced that it has signed a letter of intent to sell Cencorp, its subsidiary that produces depaneling equipment for fully assembled printed circuit boards. This is the final major business unit for ...

Hologic, Inc. to Acquire Direct Radiography Corporation.

Apr 29, 1999 ... Acquisition Provides Access to Growing Digital Radiography Market BEDFORD, Mass., April 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Hologic, Inc. (Nasdaq: HOLX), the leading manufacturer of X-ray and ultrasound bone densitometers, today announced that it has signed a purchase and sale agreement to ...

McKesson HBOC, Inc. Misled Investors According to Class Action Suit Filed by Weinstein Kitchenoff Scarlato & Goldman Ltd.

Apr 29, 1999 ... PHILADELPHIA, April 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Weinstein Kitchenoff Scarlato & Goldman Ltd. announces that a class action lawsuit has been commenced on behalf of persons who purchased shares of McKesson HBOC, Inc. ("McKesson") (NYSE: MCK) common stock between July 28, 1998 and April 27, 1999 (the ...

ValuMed Announces Contract With HFN Health Systems Solutions dba Med3000-Southeast.

Apr 29, 1999 ... BETHESDA, Md., April 29 /PRNewswire/ -- ValuMed Systems, Inc. announced today that is has signed a contract with Med3000-Southeast, formerly HFN Health Systems Solutions, based in Pensacola, Florida, to implement the ValuMed Medical Management System (MMS) within its network. ...

Hologic Announces Second Quarter Fiscal 1999 Operating Results.

Apr 29, 1999 ... Signs Purchase and Sale Agreement to Acquire Direct Radiography Corp. BEDFORD, Mass., April 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Hologic, Inc. (Nasdaq: HOLX) today announced its results for the quarter ended March 27, 1999, reporting a net loss of $1,088,000, or $.08 per diluted share, compared ...

Cadmus Communications Reports Higher Earnings from Continued Operations.

Apr 29, 1999 ... RICHMOND, Va., April 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Cadmus Communications Corporation (Nasdaq: CDMS) today reported results for the fiscal third quarter ended March 31, 1999. Financial highlights were as follows: <Pre> * Net income was $7.5 million, or $.94 per diluted share. ...