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actr

10.03.2006, 15:13

Revenues Up 98% for 2005 Flexible Solutions Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year Financials

VICTORIA, B.C., Mar 10, 2006 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) -- Flexible Solutions International, Inc. (AMEX: FSI) (FRANKFURT: FXT) Today the company announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2005. A CONFERENCE CALL is scheduled for 8:30 am Pacific Time, 11:30 Eastern Time, on Tuesday, March 14, 2006. CEO Dan O'Brien will be attending the call to answer questions. To participate in the conference call, please call our office (800 661 3560) for the dial in number.
Sales in the fourth quarter, of $1,519,591, were up 55% when compared to sales, of $981,012, in the corresponding period a year ago. The result was a net loss of $383,234, or $0.03 per basic weighted average share, in the fourth quarter, 2005 compared to a net loss of $525,305, or $0.04 per basic weighted average share, in the fourth quarter of 2004. Basic weighted average shares used in computing per share amounts for the quarters were 12,896,533 and 11,896,916 respectively.

Sales, for the full year of 2005, increased by 98% to $6,709,394, compared with $3,392,937 for full year 2004. The result was a net loss of $1,176,751, or $0.09 per basic weighted average share, in the 2005 period, reduced from a loss of $1,257,545, or $0.11 per basic weighted average share, in the full year 2004. Basic weighted average shares used in computing per share amounts for the twelve months were 12,541,084 and 11,827,734 respectively.

In comparing FSI's financials for '05 and '04, it must be noted that the NanoChem Solutions assets were not acquired until June of '04, thus affecting sales and cost of sales numbers. Higher world oil prices in '05, compared with '04, also had an impact on cost of goods sold and therefore, impacted profit margins for both fourth quarter and full year numbers. However, higher energy prices have also created greater demand for FSI's products. As a result of higher sustained oil prices, it can be expected that product prices to customers will also rise and profit margins will follow suit.

About Flexible Solutions International

Flexible Solutions International, Inc. (http://www.flexiblesolutions.com/), based in Victoria, British Columbia, is the developer and manufacturer of cost effective, environmentally safe, and biodegradable, patented water technologies. FSI's water evaporation control products are used to reduce water loss in arid climates, reduce energy loss from public and private swimming pools and, cause spreading of desired particles across water surfaces. The Company's bio-polymers are utilized in agricultural nutrient uptake, oil industry scale prevention and as suspension agents in the detergent industry. Among our products are, WaterSavr, the world's first commercially viable water evaporation retardant that reduces evaporation by up to 30% on reservoirs, lakes, aqueducts, irrigation canals, ponds and slow moving rivers; Heatsavr, a "liquid blanket" evaporation retardant for the commercial swimming pool and spa markets that reduces humidity and lowers water heating costs, resulting in energy savings of 15% to 40% and "Ecosavr" that has the same effect for residential swimming pools. The Company's NanoChem Solutions, Inc., subsidiary specializes in environmentally friendly, "green chemistry" water-soluble products utilizing thermal polyaspartate (TPA) biopolymers. TPA beta-proteins are manufactured from the common biological amino acid, L-aspartic acid. New in 2006 is our WS-BTI product that kills disease bearing mosquito larvae without any collateral environmental damage.

actr

10.03.2006, 15:23

AutoNation, Inc. Commences Cash Tender Offer to Purchase 50 Million Shares of Its Common Stock at a Price of $23 Per Share

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., March 10, 2006 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, announced today that it has commenced a cash tender offer to purchase up to 50 million shares of its common stock at a price per share of $23. The number of shares proposed to be purchased in the offer represents approximately 19% of the Company's currently outstanding shares. The Company previously announced its intention to commence the tender offer on March 7, 2006.
The offer will remain open until 10:00 a.m., New York City time, on April 12, 2006, unless extended by the Company. Tenders of shares must be made on or prior to the expiration of the offer and may be withdrawn at any time on or prior to the expiration of the offer.

The Company will pay for the shares purchased in the tender offer through a combination of debt financing and existing cash. The Company is also seeking to repurchase all of its existing 9% senior notes due 2008 in the aggregate principal amount of $323.5 million through a concurrent cash tender offer and consent solicitation.

The offer is subject to certain terms and conditions that are described in the offer to purchase that will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission today and distributed to stockholders promptly, including that the Company obtains the debt financing on reasonably satisfactory terms on or prior to the expiration of the tender offer. Additionally, the Company may exercise its right to purchase up to an additional 2% of its outstanding common stock without extending the offer.

On the terms and subject to the conditions of the offer, the Company's stockholders have the opportunity to tender some or all of their shares at a price of $23 per share, net in cash, without interest. Since it is expected that more than 50 million shares will be tendered, AutoNation will purchase the shares tendered on a pro rata basis pursuant to certain procedures specified in the offer to purchase.

ESL Investments, Inc. and certain affiliates, which own 77,061,800 shares, or 29%, of the Company's common stock, have agreed to tender all of their shares in the offer. Two of the Company's directors, Edward S. Lampert and William C. Crowley, are Chief Executive Officer and President and Chief Operating Officer, respectively, of ESL Investments, Inc. Assuming that most other stockholders participate in the tender offer, ESL's percentage ownership interest in the Company would remain substantially unchanged.

All of the Company's other directors and executive officers have advised the Company that they do not intend to tender any of their shares in the tender offer, except for Michael E. Maroone, a director of the Company and the Company's President and Chief Operating Officer, who has advised the Company that he intends to tender approximately three million shares of common stock that he owns in the tender offer. Mr. Maroone beneficially owns approximately six million shares, including approximately three million vested stock options.

None of the Company, its Board of Directors, the information agent, the depositary or the dealer managers makes any recommendations to stockholders as to whether to tender or refrain from tendering their shares into the offer. Stockholders must decide how many shares they will tender, if any.

The information agent for the tender offer is Innisfree M&A Incorporated. The depositary for the offer is Computershare Trust Company of New York. The dealer managers for the tender offer are J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. and Banc of America Securities LLC. The offer to purchase, letter of transmittal and related documents will be distributed to stockholders promptly. Stockholders with questions or who would like additional copies of the offer documents may call the information agent, Innisfree M&A Incorporated, toll-free at (877) 825-8631. (Banks and brokers may call collect at (212) 750-5833.)

AutoNation, Inc., headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., is America's largest automotive retailer and a component of the Standard and Poor's 500 Index. AutoNation has approximately 27,000 full-time employees and owns and operates 346 new vehicle franchises in 17 states.

actr

10.03.2006, 15:24

10.03.2006 15:11
Nortel - Bilanzveröffentlichung verzögert sich
Der Telekommunikationsausrüster Nortel Networks Corp. (Nachrichten) verschiebt die Veröffentlichung seines Jahresabschlusses für 2005 auf Ende April 2006. Das Unternehmen ist zur Zeit mit den Neuerstellungen der Ergebnisse für die Geschäftsjahre 2003, 2004 und die ersten neun Monate 2005 befasst. Zudem sind aufgrund von Unkorrektheiten Anpassungen für die Perioden vor 2003 erforderlich.

Wie Nortel am Freitag weiter mitteilte, werden die Berichtigungen mit negativen Erlöseinflüssen für die Jahre 2003 und 2004 im Ausmaß von 157 bzw 77 Millionen Dollar verbunden sein. Hinsichtlich der Nettoergebnisse sei mit Abweichungen von 91 bzw 93 Millionen Dollar zu rechnen. Für die ersten neun Monate 2005 erfolgt die Inaussichtstellung eines negativen Erlöseinflusses von 162 Millionen Dollar und eines Nettoertragseinflusses von 95 Millionen Dollar. Für die Zeit vor 2003 stünde ein negativer Erlöseinfluss von insgesamt 470 Millionen Dollar und eine Nettoertragsabweichung von 99 Millionen Dollar im Raum.

actr

10.03.2006, 15:27

10.03.2006 15:23
US-Markt nach Jobdaten im Plus erwartet
Knapp vor Beginn des Handels in den USA notieren die Futures im Plus. Sowohl NASDAQ-Future als auch S&P-:Future legen um 0,3 Prozent zu. Es besteht daher die Wahrscheinlichkeit, dass beim Standardwerte-Index Dow Jones und an der Technologiebörse NASDAQ nach deren vortägigen jeweiligen Verlusten die Zeichen vorerst auf Erholung gerichtet sind.

Für den Schwenk der Futures in den grünen Bereich zeichnen sich zufriedenstellend ausgefallene Arbeitsmarktdaten für Februar verantwortlich. Die Daten zeichnen insgesamt ein positives Bild über den aktuellen Zustand der US-Wirtschaft.

So wurden im Februar 243.000 Stellen neu geschaffen.Volkswirte rechneten mit einem Zuwachs von lediglich 206.000 neuen Jobs. Die Arbeitslosenquote stieg von einem Fünf-Jahrestief von 4,7 im Januar auf 4,8 Prozent. Die durchschnittlichen Stundenlöhne sind um 5 Cents bzw 0,3 Prozent auf 16,47 Dollar gestiegen, was den Erwartungen entspricht.

actr

10.03.2006, 15:32

10.03.2006 15:23
Research In Motion übernimmt Ascendent Systems
Der kanadische BlackBerry-Hersteller Research In Motion Ltd.(ISIN CA7609751028 (Nachrichten/Aktienkurs)/ WKN 909607) meldete am Freitag, dass er Ascendent Systems, eine private Software-Firma mit Fokus auf Sprachmobilitäts-Lösungen für Unternehmen, übernommen hat.

Die Gesellschaft aus San Jose (Kalifornien) wird künftig als eine vollständige Tochter des RIM-Konzern operieren. Finanzielle Einzelheiten der Transaktion wurden nicht genannt.

Darüber hinaus gab RIM bekannt, dass man eine neue Version seines Corporate Server auf den Markt gebracht hat. Demnach ist die BlackBerry Enterprise Server 4.1 nun verfügbar. Der Server kann BlackBerry-Geräte mit Real-Time Kommunikation (Instant Messaging) und Webdienst-Tools wie firmeneigene Intranet-Anwendungen verbinden.

Die Aktie von Research In Motion gewinnt an der NASDAQ vorbörslich aktuell 0,40 Prozent auf 80,27 Dollar.

actr

10.03.2006, 21:13

Allion Healthcare, Inc.
10.03.06 20:51 Uhr

12,90 USD

-18,35 % [-2,90]
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Allion Healthcare, Inc. Announces Intention to Restate Financial Statements for Interim Periods of 2005 Announces Financial Results of Fourth Quarter Exceeds Guidance with Reported Fourth Quarter 2005 Revenue of $37.8 million

MELVILLE, N.Y., March 9, 2006 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Allion Healthcare, Inc. ("Allion" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: ALLI), a national provider of specialty pharmacy and disease management services focused on HIV/AIDS patients, today announced that it expects to restate its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2005 and the nine-months ended September 30, 2005. The restatement will correct the omission of a non-cash interest expense (below the "operating income" line) relating to warrants to purchase 100,000 shares of the Company's common stock that were issued to an outside director of the Company, in April 2005 in connection with the extension of a guarantee on the Company's West Bank credit facility. The Company previously disclosed the existence of the guarantee and the issuance of the warrants in its public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Accordingly, after discussion with its independent registered public accounting firm, BDO Seidman, LLP and consultation with management and the Board of Directors, the Company concluded that the Company's financial statements for the three and six months ended June 30, 2005 and nine-months ended September 30, 2005 should be restated. The Company expects that the restatement will result in a non- cash interest expense of approximately $700,000-$900,000 recorded only in the second quarter of 2005. This is a one-time charge to the income statement and does not affect the Company's operational results.
The Company's Board of Directors is currently conducting its review of these matters. As a result of the restatement discussed above, the Company's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, with the assistance of other members of management, are reviewing the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting. The Company expects that as a result of its review and the restatements described above, it will conclude that a material weakness, in its internal control over financial reporting, existed as of December 31, 2005.

Because these matters do not affect the Company's fourth quarter results or expectations regarding future operating results, the Company also announced its financial results for the fourth quarter 2005, and is providing guidance for 2006. The Company has elected to defer the release of its fiscal year 2005 financial information until it has finalized the amount of the charge required to be included in the second quarter financial results. The Company will work diligently to finalize its financial statements and, at this time, expects to timely file its Form 10-K.

About Allion Healthcare, Inc.

Allion Healthcare, Inc. is a national provider of specialty pharmacy and disease management services focused on HIV/AIDS patients. Allion Healthcare sells HIV/AIDS medications, ancillary drugs and nutritional supplies under the trade name MOMS Pharmacy. Allion offers nationwide pharmacy care from its pharmacies in California, New York, Washington, and Florida. Allion Healthcare works closely with physicians, nurses, clinics, AIDS Service Organizations, and with government and private payors, to improve clinical outcomes and reduce treatment costs for patients.

actr

13.03.2006, 15:12

13.03.2006 14:55
US Vorbörse: Überwiegend grün

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actr

13.03.2006, 15:43

Wall Street News Alert: Wall Street News Alert Issues Mondays Stocks to Watch! March 13, 2006

Weston, FLA., Mar 13, 2006 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- Wall Street News Alert's "stocks to watch" this morning are: Black Dragon Resource Companies Inc. (OTC: BDGR), Baker Hughes Inc (NYSE: BHI), Marathon Oil Corp. (NYSE: MRO), Sky Petroleum Inc (OTCBB: SKPI), and Anadarko Petroleum Corp. (NYSE: APC)

Black Dragon Resource Companies, Inc. (OTC: BDGR) may have the attention of investors again this morning as the markets begin trading! Friday after the stock markets closed, the company issued a press release announcing that it has completed the acquisition of 70 additional oil and gas wells, 36 of which are currently in production at the rate of approximately 500 barrels per month. The remaining 34 wells will be in production by May 1, 2006.
The news of additional well acquisitions should appeal to investors! According to the company, it expects the 70 wells in total to produce over 1,400 barrels per month. The wells are located contiguous with the Company's Pine Island properties in Louisiana. The Pine Island area is the second most prolific area for oil reserves in Louisiana, according to published oil industries statistics.

"With the completion of this acquisition, Black Dragon is poised for rapid revenue growth in 2006. With 1200 company well bores, including 413 producing wells currently in our portfolio, it is our goal to be on target by year end to produce over 30,000 barrels of oil per month," said Rick Michael, President of Black Dragon.

Wall Street News Alert is placing aggressive investors on high alert to watch this company! In January, the company announced that production for the month of December exceeded 7,800 barrels of oil, the highest level in the company's history. In addition, the company announced that it was now the 22nd rated oil and gas company (out of 589 production companies) in the state of Louisiana based upon production. The Company, due to its rapid growth, moved up from 104th in 2003 and 60th in 2004.

Prior to Friday's press release, the stock closed at Forty Two cents a share.

In case you are not familiar with the company: Black Dragon is focused on the recovery of oil and gas reserves through acquisition and project development, specializing in mature and marginal field enhancement, developmental exploitation drilling and low-risk exploration opportunities in the Texas and Louisiana region.

Baker Hughes Inc (NYSE: BHI) up 0.4% on 2.8 million shares traded.

Baker Hughes Inc recently announced it declared on 6 March its rig counts for February 2006. Baker Hughes is a provider of drilling, formation evaluation, completion and production products and services to the worldwide oil and gas industry.

Marathon Oil Corporation (NYSE: MRO) up 1% on 2.4 million shares traded.

Marathon Oil Corporation recently announced that Gary R. Heminger, Marathon executive vice president and president of the Company's downstream organization, will be presenting at A.G. Edwards' Energy Conference in Boston on Tuesday, March 14, 2006, at 1:00 p.m. EST.

Marathon is a U.S.-based fully integrated international energy company engaged in exploration and production; integrated gas; and refining, marketing and transportation operations.

Sky Petroleum Inc (OTCBB: SKPI) up 2.9% on 182,000 shares traded Sky Petroleum, an oil and gas exploration and development company, recently released a progress report on its drilling progress. Crescent Petroleum Company International Limited, operator of the Mubarek oil and gas field, reported that as of 4 March the well was at a drill depth of 8,396 ft. Drilling operations started on 31 January at the Mubarek H-2, the first of Sky Petroleum's two infill wells on the field.

Anadarko Petroleum Corporation (NYSE: APC) up 0.7% on 3 million shares traded.

In recent news, Anadarko Petroleum Corporation announced it has been declared the winning bidder for exploration and production rights to Offshore Area 1 in Mozambique's second licensing round in the under-explored Rovuma Basin. Awarding of the block remains subject to finalization and signing of the exploration and production concession, expected by mid-year.

Anadarko Petroleum Corporation's mission is to deliver a competitive and sustainable rate of return to shareholders by exploring for, acquiring and developing oil and natural gas resources vital to the world's health and welfare.

Commentary: "According to Trilby Lundberg, retail gas prices across the country jumped an average of 11 cents in the past two weeks. The weighted average price for all three grades increased to $2.38 a gallon by Friday,"

hadsch

13.03.2006, 16:14

hier spekuliere ich schon seit längerem auf ein closing der lücke bis ca 13$

sollten wir heute aus der 2-wöchigen seitwärtsange ausbrechen?

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http://www.tradesignal.com/cmy/forum/image.aspx?f=1&id=1457199 (http://www.tradesignal.com/content.asp?p=wpa/tsb/default.asp&fcid=1457199)
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actr

13.03.2006, 21:46

Hallo Hadsch :D :D

actr

13.03.2006, 21:47

TOP Tankers Inc.
13.03.06 21:22 Uhr

16,4601 USD

+19,10 % [+2,6401]
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Top Tankers Off Premarket Highs, but Maintaining Upside into Opening Bell

Boston, Mar 13, 2006 (MidnightTrader via COMTEX) -- TOPT has moved off its early premarket high of 18.20, recording aggressive sell volume between 18 and 16.78. Buyers are lately attempting to hold a tentative floor surrounding 16.75.

bellwetherreport.com: The Bellwether Report notices the exciting potential surrounding TOP Tankers Inc

Mar 13, 2006 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- Today the Bellwether Report has identified TOP Tankers Inc (Nasdaq: TOPT), a company that our analysts will be tracking over the ensuing weeks. They recently came out with a significant corporate development this month, causing a positive correction.

Earlier this morning TOP Tankers Inc reported that they had sold 13 vessels for $550 million. The net cash proceeds from this transaction, after repayment of corresponding vessel loans and other expenses, are expected to be approximately $240 million. The Company expects to generate a book gain of approximately $90 million, which will be amortized over the respective lease period. The leases of the vessels following their sale are expected to qualify as operating leases under U.S. GAAP.
"Evangelos J. Pistiolis, President and CEO of TOP Tankers Inc., commented: "Since our IPO in July 2004, we have committed to grow our company and create significant value for our shareholders. By entering into this transaction, we capitalize on prevailing high second hand tanker values, while maintaining full commercial and operational control of all our vessels.

With this announcement shares enjoyed a significant jolt as they traded up over 12.0% on the Nasdaq, on very strong volume. During the early hours of trading TOP Tankers hit a high of $16.36 after closing at $13.82 on Friday.

After this sale the Company declared a special dividend of $5.00 per share, payable on March 27, 2006 to shareholders of record as of March 22, 2006. The Company expects to declare an additional special dividend in the amount of $2.50. The declaration of that dividend is expected to be announced towards the end of March 2006.

"In addition, by distributing the majority of the net cash generated by this transaction in the form of a special dividend, we are generating a substantial return for our shareholders

actr

13.03.2006, 22:11

AZTAR CP 37.10 +6.40 (+20.85 %)

Sedol: 2067564 Exch: NYSE Sym: AZR 13/03 20:47

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Price Time Trades 3,702

Bid - - Traded Shares 5,754,200

Offer - - Trading Volume 213.48 Mil.

Last Trade 37.10 20:47 13/03 52W High 35.67

Open 39.00 52W Low 25.99

High 39.00 Current Year High 32.12

Low 37.08 Current Year Low 28.82

Pinnacle Entertainment to Acquire Aztar Corporation for $38.00 Per Share in an All-Cash Transaction Total Transaction Value of Approximately $2.1 Billion Combination Creates One of the Most Diversified Companies in the Gaming Industry

LAS VEGAS and PHOENIX, March 13, 2006 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: PNK) and Aztar Corporation (NYSE: AZR) announced today that the Boards of Directors of both companies have unanimously approved, and the companies have entered into, a definitive merger agreement under which Pinnacle will acquire all of the outstanding shares of Aztar for $38.00 per share in cash. This represents a premium of approximately 24% over Aztar's closing stock price on March 10, 2006. The fully financed transaction is valued at approximately $2.1 billion, including approximately $1.45 billion of equity on a fully-diluted basis and approximately $723 million in indebtedness.
Together, Pinnacle and Aztar will have assets in most of the largest gaming markets in the U.S., with a strong presence in Nevada, New Jersey, Louisiana, Missouri and Indiana. Including current development projects, the combined company will have an expansive footprint with 12 major gaming properties in the U.S., and more than 8,800 hotel rooms and approximately 22,000 slot machines system-wide.

"Combining Pinnacle and Aztar makes tremendous sense," said Daniel R. Lee, Pinnacle's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "This transaction will enable Pinnacle to further broaden and diversify its geographic presence and cash flows, as well as generate cross-marketing synergies. We intend to create a nationwide casino network, not unlike that of some of our larger competitors. We believe that we will be able to leverage the combined company's extensive network to increase customer loyalty across the system and attract additional customers to the company's destination resort/hotel properties in Las Vegas and Atlantic City.

"Additionally, this combination will allow us to capitalize on the strength of Pinnacle's management team and our track record of developing large, successful projects," Mr. Lee continued. "Most notably, our combined financial strength and depth of management will allow us to develop Aztar's entire Tropicana Las Vegas site into a highly competitive, high-visibility Strip resort that can compete successfully with the newest projects currently underway. Pinnacle has a proven history of generating value for its shareholders, and we believe that this transaction positions the company to continue delivering strong results."

actr

13.03.2006, 22:25

NMT Medical Inc.
13.03.06 22:00 Uhr

14,04 USD

-32,89 % [-6,88]
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Price Time Trades 27,538

Bid 14.03 21:04 13/03 Traded Shares 8,871,098

Offer 14.09 21:04 13/03 Trading Volume 124.55 Mil.

Last Trade 14.04 21:00 13/03 52W High 25.98

Open 15.07 52W Low 6.75

High 16.40 Current Year High 25.98

Low 13.99 Current Year Low 14.97

Close 20.92 10/03

NMT Medical's MIST Study Indicates That Closing a PFO has an Effect on Migraine

ATLANTA, Georgia, Mar 13, 2006 (PR Newswire Europe via COMTEX) -- First Prospective, Randomized Study Misses Endpoints but Shows Positive Treatment Effect; NMT to Incorporate Data From MIST Into Other Studies
NMT Medical, Inc. (Nasdaq: NMTI), an advanced medical technology company that designs, develops, manufactures and markets proprietary implant technologies that allow interventional cardiologists to treat cardiac sources of migraine headaches, stroke and other potential brain attacks, today announced results of its MIST (Migraine Intervention with STARFlex(R) Technology) study at the American College of Cardiology's 55th Annual Scientific, Late-Breaking Clinical Trials Sessions.

Doctors Peter Wilmshurst and Andrew Dowson, co-primary investigators of MIST, jointly presented the results this morning. Dr. Wilmshurst is Consultant Cardiologist at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, Shrewsbury. Dr. Dowson is Director of the King's Headache Service, Kings College Hospital, London.

MIST, which was conducted in the United Kingdom, is the first prospective, randomized, double-blinded study to evaluate the effect of PFO (patent foramen ovale) closure on migraine headaches. NMT's proprietary PFO closure technology, STARFlex(R), was exclusively used in the study. A PFO is a common heart defect that is a risk factor for migraine headaches in some patients. The PFO allows venous blood, unfiltered and unmanaged by the lungs, to enter the arterial blood circulation. The unfiltered venous blood may contain elements that can trigger migraines in some patients.

The study, which screened 432 migraine with aura patients for a PFO, enrolled 147 patients into the study. A significant finding in the MIST study is that over 60% of those screened had a right to left shunt. A shunt is a heart defect, which allows blood to cross from the right to left chambers of the heart, bypassing the lungs. Of those patients, almost 40% had a moderate or large PFO, six times greater than the general population.

Dr. Wilmshurst said, "With no prior randomized, double blind study to draw from, MIST was designed and primary endpoints were selected based upon a review and analysis of several previously reported device observational and migraine drug studies. Consistent with what was reported in the observational studies, we selected a challenging primary endpoint of 40% elimination in migraine headache at six months in the treatment group.

Preliminary analysis of MIST data did not satisfy that endpoint, however, we are seeing a significant treatment effect and promising trend to support PFO closure with STARFlex(R) as a treatment option for certain types of migraine."

As reported today, MIST results indicated an approximate 37% reduction in migraine burden (number of headaches multiplied by the length, in hours of headache) in those patients who received a STARFlex(R) implant and a 17% reduction in those who received the sham procedure and no implant. This represents a statistically significant treatment effect. It also was reported that this variance appears to increase over time.

Andrew Dowson added, "For the first time we can see trends in a prospective study to suggest that PFO closure may be an effective way to treat certain types of migraine. A reduction in headache burden for a patient with severe migraine may allow that individual to gain more control and lead a more fulfilling and productive life. The key now will be establishing the criteria that will help to determine which patients should be referred to the interventional cardiologist for further treatment."

Dr. Wilmshurst added, "This study significantly increases our understanding of those patients who might benefit from cardiac intervention to treat these debilitating headaches. The results, arising from an unprecedented collaboration between cardiac and headache doctors, are a precursor to what we believe could be an exciting development in migraine treatment."

John E. Ahern, President and Chief Executive Officer of NMT, said, "Although we were disappointed that MIST did not satisfy its endpoints, the study was designed to help demonstrate clinical relevancy and not to obtain a specific regulatory approval. The study has provided us with significant data that we intend to incorporate into our MIST II and MIST III studies."

hadsch

14.03.2006, 00:04

hallo actr :D

ich weiss gar nicht, ob ich hier im richtigen thread gelandet bin
ich bin eigentlich nebenher ein bisschen an charttechnischem austausch interessiert....

Hallo Hadsch :D :D

actr

14.03.2006, 15:12

Hadsch - ein bisserl probiere ich mich auch in Charttechnik aus. Aber richtiger Profi ist Chartist :). Der ist mehr an dt. Werten interessiert :D.

Somit bist du doch mit Ami-Werten hier richtig ;).

hallo actr :D

ich weiss gar nicht, ob ich hier im richtigen thread gelandet bin
ich bin eigentlich nebenher ein bisschen an charttechnischem austausch interessiert....

Hallo Hadsch :D :D

actr

14.03.2006, 15:13

14.03.2006 14:43
US Vorbörse: Gemischtes Bild

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actr

14.03.2006, 15:22

StockGrid.com: OTC Stocks to Watch on Tuesday, March 14, 2006: XSNX, MOBL, CAMH, GSHF

Sarasota, FL, Mar 14, 2006 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- StockGrid.com OTC Stocks to Watch on Tuesday, March 14, 2006 that appeared on www.StockGrid.com on Monday, March 13, 2006: XsunX, Inc. (OTCBB: XSNX), MobilePro Corp (OTCBB: MOBL), Cambridge Heart, Inc. (OTCBB: CAMH), GreenShift Corporation (OTCBB: GSHF):

XsunX, Inc. (OTCBB: XSNX) announced Monday that a patented film manufacturing system licensed to XsunX was successfully used to complete production of amorphous thin film silicon samples on rolls of plastic film. The results of the process will be incorporated into the XsunX's first commercial scale system, currently under construction, the company said

XSNX closed Monday's trading session at $2.27.

MobilePro Corp. (OTCBB: MOBL) announced Monday that it has been selected by Cox Communications to provide wireless services under its recent award of the Arizona state contract.

MOBL closed Monday's trading session at $0.247.

Cambridge Heart, Inc. (OTCBB: CAMH) announced Monday that Aetna has revised its Coverage Policy Bulletin on Microvolt T Wave Alternans, agreeing to make it a covered benefit for its beneficiaries.

CAMH closed Monday's trading session at $2.31.

EnviroSafe Corporation, a subsidiary of Veridium Corporation, which is about 70% owned by GreenShift Corporation (OTCBB: GSHF), announced Monday that it has executed an agreement to provide environmental remediation and consulting services to a national printing company at their property in Ohio.

GSHF closed Monday's trading session at $0.155

actr

14.03.2006, 15:24

14.03.2006 14:50
Aktien NYSE/NASDAQ Ausblick: Knapp behauptet - Konjunkturdaten belasten
Die US-Börsen dürften am am Dienstag nach schlechter als erwarteten Einzelhandelsdaten knapp behauptet in den Handel gehen. Der Umsatz im Einzelhandel fiel um 1,3 Prozent gegenüber dem Vormonat, Analysten hatten mit einem Rückgang von lediglich 0,8 Prozent gerechnet. Zudem sei das Leistungsbilanzdefizit im vierten Quartal höher ausgefallen als erwartet. Damit sei das Defizit 2005 auf einen Rekordwert von 804,9 Milliarden Dollar gestiegen, hieß es am Markt.

Der Future auf den S&P-500-Index <INX.IND> fiel gegen 14.35 Uhr um 0,09 Prozent auf 1.294,60 Punkte. Am Montag hatte der marktbreite Index 0,20 Prozent auf 1.284,13 Zähler gewonnen. Der Dow Jones Industrial Average <INDU.IND> war mit 11.076,02 Punkten unverändert aus dem Handel gegangen. Der Future auf den NASDAQ 100 <NDX.X.IND> verlor 0,18 Prozent auf 1.670,50 Punkte. Der technologielastige Auswahlindex hatte am Vortag 0,34 Prozent auf 1.653,79 Punkte zugelegt.

Goldman Sachs <GS.NYS> <GOS.FSE> (Nachrichten/Aktienkurs) dürften mit Zahlen für das erste Quartal in den Fokus rücken und waren bereits vorbörslich stark gefragt. Die amerikanische Investmentbank hat Analysten zufolge im ersten Quartal die Schätzungen für den Gewinn je Aktie übertroffen. Nach 2,94 US-Dollar je Aktie vor einem Jahr erwirtschaftete Goldman im ersten Quartal einen bereinigten Gewinn je Aktie von 5,41 Dollar. Die Prognosespanne der Analysten reichte von 3,01 bis 3,65 Dollar.

Procter & Gamble <PG.NYS> <PRG.FSE> (Nachrichten/Aktienkurs) hatten hingegen bereits vor Börseneröffnung mit Verlusten zu kämpfen. Der US-Konsumgüterkonzern hatte am Montag nach Börsenschluss seine Umsatzziele konkretisiert und leicht gesenkt. Bislang wurde ein Zuwachs um fünf bis sieben Prozent erwartet, jetzt rechnet Procter&Gamble mit fünf bis sechs Prozent und liegt damit am unteren Ende der angegebenen Spanne.

Auch Umstufungen könnten für Bewegung bei Einzeltiteln sorgen. Merrill Lynch hat die Einschätzung für den Stahlhersteller United States Steel <X.NYS> <USX1.FSE> (Nachrichten) von "Neutral" auf "Buy" angehoben. Die Stahlpreise hätten sich besser als erwartet entwickelt, hieß es in einem Kommentar vom Dienstag.

Die Analysten von Bear Stearns hoben den Braukonzern Anheuser-Busch <BUD.NYS> von "Underperform" auf "Peer Perform". Die jüngsten Akquisitionen des Brauereibetreibers seien beeindruckend, hieß es in einem Kommentar von Dienstag. Auch beim Produktionsvolumen sei ein positiver Trend erkennbar. Die Titel sowie Aktien von U.S. Steel legten vorbörslich deutlich zu./dr/tw

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actr

14.03.2006, 15:28

14.03.2006 15:19
US Vorbörse: Aktien mit dem größten Orderflow
Anbei eine aktuelle Kursliste der US Aktien, die vorbörslich den größten Orderflow pro Zeiteinheit und damit das stärkste Momentum aufweisen.

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actr

14.03.2006, 15:32

BUYINS.NET: ADL, BRLC, EFL, GPX, HDTV, LEA have been added to naked short lists today

Mar 14, 2006 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- BUYINS.NET, www.buyins.net, announced today that these select companies have been added to the NASDAQ, AMEX and NYSE naked short threshold lists: AMDL, INC. (AMEX: ADL), Syntax-Brillian Corporation (NASDAQ: BRLC), Salomon Brothers Emerging Markets Floating Rate Fund, Inc (NYSE: EFL), GP Strategies Corp. (NYSE: GPX), SpatiaLight, Inc. (NASDAQ: HDTV), Lear Corp. (NYSE: LEA).

AMDL, INC. (AMEX: ADL) a theranostics company, engages in both the detection and treatment of cancer. It develops, manufactures, markets and sells various immunodiagnostic kits. Its products include DR-70, a test kit that is used in the detection of approximately 13 different types of cancer, including lung, stomach, breast, rectal, colon, and liver; and Pylori-Probe, which is cleared for sale in the United States. The company also offers private label test kits to underserved international markets through distributor relationships and to domestic markets through strategic partnerships and relationships with diagnostic companies. AMDL was incorporated in 1988 and is based in Tustin, California. With 27.31 million shares outstanding and 7,461 shares declared short as of February 2006, there is a failure to deliver in shares of ADL.

Syntax-Brillian Corporation (NASDAQ: BRLC) engages in the manufacture and sale of consumer electronics and computer technology convergence products. It manufactures backlights for liquid crystal display (LCD) TVs, optical engines for liquid crystal on silicon (LCOS) TVs, LCD panels, and LCD TVs and LCOS TVs. The company sells its products though a channel network of consumer direct online partners, and regional and national retail stores in North America and Southeast Asia. Syntax Corporation was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in City of Industry, California. With 1.74 million shares declared short as of February 2006, there is a failure to deliver in shares of BRLC.

Salomon Brothers Emerging Markets Floating Rate Fund, Inc. (NYSE: EFL) operates as a nondiversified, closed-end, management investment company. The fund primarily invests in floating rate debt securities and fixed rate securities, such as sovereign bonds, loan participation, and repurchase agreements. Salomon Brothers Asset Management, Inc. serves as an investment manager of the fund. Salomon Brothers Emerging Markets Floating Rate Fund was incorporated in 1994 and is based in New York City. With 4.30 million shares outstanding and 31,230 shares declared short as of February 2006, there is a failure to deliver in shares of EFL.

GP Strategies Corp. (NYSE: GPX) through its subsidiaries, provides training, management consulting, and e-learning solutions, as well as engineering services worldwide. The company's products and services include plant, equipment, and process launch assistance; operations and maintenance practice training and consulting services; curriculum development and delivery; facility and enterprise change and configuration management; lean enterprise consulting; plant and process engineering review and re-design; business continuity planning and support services; alternative fuels engineering consulting, facility design, and construction services; business process outsourcing; training outsourcing; e-learning hosting, consulting, and systems implementation; and development and delivery of information technology training. It also provides simulation solutions and services to the nuclear and fossil electric utility industry, as well as chemical and petrochemical industries. In addition, the company provides plant monitoring, security access and control, and signal analysis monitoring and optimization software primarily to the power industry. It serves service managers and executives, engineers, sales associates, plant operators, the maintenance and purchasing workforces, and information technology professionals in the manufacturing, process and energy industries, and other commercial and government customers in North and South America, Europe, and Asia. GP Strategies was incorporated as National Patent Development Corporation in 1959 and changed its name to GP Strategies Corporation in 1997. The company is headquartered in White Plains, New York. With 18.28 million shares outstanding and 410,000 shares declared short as of February 2006, there is a failure to deliver in shares of GPX.

SpatiaLight, Inc. (NASDAQ: HDTV) manufactures high-resolution liquid crystal on silicon (LCoS) microdisplays. Its products include microdisplays, microdisplay backplanes, and systems that support microdisplays, which provide high-resolution images suitable for high definition televisions, rear projection computer monitors, and video projectors, as well as for applications in wireless communication devices, portable games, and digital assistants. The company's customers include original equipment manufacturers. It operates in Korea, China, Japan, and Taiwan. SpatiaLight was founded as Sayett Group, Inc. in 1989. The company is headquartered in Novato, California. With 37.28 million shares outstanding and 7.63 million shares declared short as of February 2006, there is a failure to deliver in shares of HDTV.

Lear Corp. (NYSE: LEA) engages in the design and manufacture of interior systems and components for automobiles and light trucks worldwide. It operates in three segments: Seating, Interior, and Electronic and Electrical. The Seating segment manufactures, assembles, and supplies vehicle seating requirements, including seat systems and components. The Interior segment produces and supplies interior systems and components comprising instrument panels and cockpit systems, overhead systems, door panels, flooring and acoustic systems, and other interior products. The Electronic and Electrical segment provides electronic products and electrical distribution systems, primarily wire harnesses and junction boxes; interior control and entertainment systems; and wireless systems. The company sells its products principally to automotive original equipment manufacturers. Lear Corporation was founded in 1917 and is headquartered in Southfield, Michigan. With 67.17 million shares outstanding and 9.57 million shares declared short as of February 2006, there is a failure to deliver in shares of LEA.

actr

14.03.2006, 15:46

Cato Reports 4Q EPS Up 42% Full Year EPS Up 27% Provides 2006 Outlook

CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 14, 2006 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- The Cato Corporation (NYSE: CTR) today reported net income for the fourth quarter and year ended January 28, 2006. For the fourth quarter 2005, net income was $11.6 million or $.37 per diluted share. Fourth quarter 2005 net income increased 44% and earnings per diluted share increased 42% versus fourth quarter 2004. Full year 2005 net income was $44.8 million or $1.41 per diluted share. Full year 2005 net income increased 29% and earnings per diluted share increased 27% versus 2004.
Sales for the fourth quarter were $220.5 million, as compared to sales of $207.9 million for the fourth quarter last year. Total sales for the fourth quarter increased 6% and comparable store sales increased 2%. Sales for the year were $821.6 million as compared to 2004 sales of $773.8 million. For the year, total sales increased 6% and comparable store sales increased 1%.

"The increase in our 2005 results was primarily driven by better margins," said John Cato, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer. "In 2006 we will continue to grow our business by executing our long term strategies of improving the merchandise and customer service, strengthening the infrastructure, and expanding the store base."

2005 HIGHLIGHTS

For 2005, gross margin increased 180 basis points to 33.4% of sales; selling, general and administrative expenses increased 50 basis points to 24.7% of sales primarily due to increased incentive compensation; and net income increased to 5.5% of sales.

During 2005, the Company:

- Returned $15.9 million in dividends to shareholders. The Company's

annualized dividend of $.52 per share increased 11% in 2005,

representing a yield of approximately 2.5% at the current share price;

- Repaid a $30 million term loan two a half years early and ended the

year with over $107 million in cash and short term investments; and

- Continued its geographic expansion by opening 82 stores and relocating

16 stores. The Company closed 15 stores.

2006 OUTLOOK

The Company estimates comparable store sales to be in the range of flat to up 2% for the full year 2006 and the first quarter. The Company estimates 2006 net income to be in the range of $46.4 to $49.3 million, an increase of 4% to 10%, and 2006 earnings per diluted share to be in the range of $1.46 to $1.55, an increase of 4% to 10%. The Company is projecting first quarter net income in the range of $17.6 to $18.4 million, a 4% decrease to flat to 2005, and earnings per diluted share to be in the range of $.55 to $.58, a 5% decrease to flat to 2005.

- The Company expects to open 90 new stores during the year. The

Company's estimate reflects the impact of closing 10 stores by year-

end. At this time, two stores have been closed, but no other stores

have been identified for closure.

- Capital expenditures are projected to be $45 million, including $15

million for store development and $27 million for technology. Expected

technology investments include the completion of the point of sale

system begun in 2005 and other store improvements.

- Depreciation is expected to be $22.2 million for the year.

- The effective tax rate is expected to be 36.5%.

The Cato Corporation is a leading specialty retailer of value-priced women's fashion apparel operating two divisions: "Cato" and "It's Fashion!". The Company offers exclusive merchandise with fashion and quality comparable to mall specialty stores at low prices, every day. As of January 28, 2006, the Company operated 1,244 stores in 31 states, compared to 1,177 stores in 29 states as of January 29, 2005. Additional information on The Cato Corporation is available at http://www.catocorp.com.

actr

14.03.2006, 16:26

14.03.2006 16:07
Aktien mit Eröffnungs-Gaps
Nachfolgend eine Auflistung einiger Aktien, die heute mit einem Gap Up eröffnet haben.

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Nachfolgend eine Auflistung einiger Aktien, die heute mit einem Gap Down eröffnet haben.

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actr

15.03.2006, 14:14

Making Wavelengths

By Will Swarts
March 14, 2006
Harris Corp.
Share price as of Monday's close: $43.24
Share price now: $46.79
Percent change: 8.2%
Volume: 2.3 million shares, daily average 702,400

The News
When Uncle Sam called, Harris Corp. (HRS1) was ready for duty. Shares of the maker of specialty communications equipment climbed 8.2% on Tuesday, one day after Harris announced a $140 million contract to upgrade field radios for the U.S. Marine Corps. Continuing strong demand from the Defense Department prompted the Melbourne, Fla., company to project earnings of $2.45 to $2.55 a share for fiscal 2007, a 20% improvement over its profit estimates for fiscal 2006 (ending June 30).

Military radios are big business for Harris, generating about 25% of sales, says Marisa Thompson, an analyst with Chicago mutual-fund tracker Morningstar. Total revenues should hit $3.5 billion this fiscal year and between $3.8 billion and $3.9 billion in fiscal 2007 thanks in large part to the Pentagon's efforts to replace battle-worn gear.

"You see this going on through the whole defense market in radios, in Humvees and trucks as well," Thompson says. "A lot of equipment models weren't really updated after the Gulf War in 1991-92. There's a whole generation of products that need to be updated and replaced."

Management upstaged its own annual meeting with analysts, which kicked off Tuesday, to release the guidance. Chief Executive Howard Lance transmitted a relentlessly upbeat message.

"Over the last five years revenue has grown significantly at double-digit rates and organic growth has been solid throughout," Lance says. "We have gained market share and secured positions in key government programs, and have taken advantage of our unique ability to support our defense, government and commercial customers."

The U.S. military is the most obvious source of growth, and Lance says Harris would continue to seek business in international markets as well. Countries such as Pakistan, a reliable buyer of U.S weaponry and military equipment, would be ideal for expansion. Harris radios are currently used in 98 countries, and sales outside the U.S. account for nearly half the total, according to Thompson.

"We want to leverage our position as the tactical radio global standard," Lance says. "Many of these markets we believe are just approaching replacement cycles. What's more important is where the money's being spent. Secure communications and information technology and info processing, we believe, remain a high priority for governments."

The Marines ordered the company's Falcon II radios, which fetch between $25,000 and $50,000 apiece. Harris has positioned itself well to gain future orders, too, says Thompson. The Falcon III model, which works with current military technology, is also compatible with next-generation systems.

"These are not your Tonka toy radios," she says.
The Analysis
The increased guidance struck a positive note with investors, though analysts held differing opinions on the durability of Harris's growth prospects.

Stephen Ferranti, an analyst with Stephens, a Little Rock, Ark., investment bank, says U.S. and international armed forces demand should carry through next year. He puts fiscal 2007 sales at $3.9 billion, the high end of the company's forecast.

"Harris's current management team has done an excellent job in recent years of setting challenging yet achievable guidance and raising guidance during the year as opportunities convert into contract wins," Ferranti wrote in a research note published Tuesday.

The heady performance of the RF Communications division, which sells the military radios, will be tempered a bit by Harris's services business, says Morningstar's Thompson. Servicing, which yields margins between 10% and 12%, accounts for half of total revenues. The RF division had "stellar" margins of 34% for the latest quarter, she says.

"People are probably running further with this than the intrinsic valuation probably justifies," says Thompson. "The stock is still overvalued at $47 a share."

In a research note published Tuesday, she set a fair-value estimate of $42 a share. While radio sales will increase at a five-year annual rate of 37%, overall margins will start to tail off a bit, dropping from a projected 13% in 2008 to 12% in 2010. Of course, budget cuts could always scramble an otherwise clear signal.

The Bottom Line
It's hard to argue with Morningstar's sales growth estimates of 16% a year over the next five years, and Stephens' Ferranti thinks a backlog of orders that should carry over into fiscal 2007 will provide "a nice level for continued growth."

Longer-term investors should keep an eye not only on defense budgets and allocations for communications upgrades, but also on how Harris's equipment fits into those plans.

Military purchasing decisions are based not only on what equipment shows the most promise but also on what works right now. In her research note, Thompson points out that the government vision of the next generation of military communications equipment, known as the Joint Tactical Radio System, has met with glitches and setbacks. The Harris radios are filling a temporary, albeit extended, void.

"What happened was that Harris did a good job of driving this through the product pipeline, and the government said, 'We can't wring our hands any longer. We need to act and we need to have this,'" Thompson says. "It's a bridge solution, but the reason it's been outstripping expectations is that it's becoming a larger bridge than it was originally intended to be, and that's fine with Harris."

actr

15.03.2006, 14:41

8x8 Partners with Legerity to Offer Turnkey, Phone-Ready PC Solution Fast Time-to-Market Solution Allows PC OEMs to Build VoIP-Enabled PC Platforms

SAN JOSE, Calif., 2006 SPRING VON SHOW, March 15, 2006 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- 8x8, Inc. (Nasdaq: EGHT), the Packet8 broadband VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) and videophone communications service provider, today announced that it has partnered with chip maker Legerity, Inc., the "V" in VoIP, to develop a turnkey Phone-Ready PC solution for PC OEMs. The solution enables PC vendors to bundle Packet8 voice and video Internet phone services with new platforms that offer simplified VoIP communications and enhanced audio and video collaboration.
The Phone-Ready PC simplifies deployment of VoIP services by allowing customers to plug their existing analog phone into a pre-configured PC and immediately begin using an Internet phone service. The 8x8/Legerity turnkey solution incorporates Packet8 VoIP service with a Legerity PCI PhonePort(TM) adapter card and Packet8 Softalk(TM), a SIP softphone developed in conjunction with CounterPath Solutions, Inc. for use with the Packet8 residential, video and Virtual Office Internet phone services.

"PC vendors will benefit from 8x8's turnkey solution," said Shoaib Mohammad, director of business development at Legerity. "The new Packet8 solution offers immediate time to market and design flexibility for PC vendors to start marketing bundled carrier-class VoIP service to consumers and businesses around the world."

Integrating best-in-class solutions from Legerity and CounterPath, the 8x8 turnkey offering is a standards-based, upward-migratable VoIP solution that delivers outstanding voice and video quality along with Packet8's advanced calling features. Residential and small business users who subscribe to Packet8 Softalk enjoy clear, delay-free audio, unparalleled call quality on PSTN calls and high resolution, full motion video. Business customers additionally benefit from access to the powerful Virtual Office hosted PBX service that delivers corporate class calling features via the Internet at a fraction of the cost of traditional business telecom alternatives.

"The Legerity-enabled Softalk solution gives PC vendors an opportunity to offer consumers and small businesses a very robust and easy to install Internet phone service," said Christopher Peters, 8x8 vice president of strategic alliances. "The capability for users to plug their regular telephone into a PC's built-in phone port and immediately begin using Packet8 service is an attractive selling point that PC vendors can capitalize on in their marketing efforts."

Earlier this month at the Intel Developer Forum, Legerity announced the availability of the PhonePort family of products. The first two members of the family are the PhonePort PCI and PhonePort HD voice interface devices. The Legerity PCI PhonePort adapter card design, which provides a complete carrier-class phone interface, uses the Le96136 device along with a Microsoft(R) WHQL certified driver to support Microsoft(R) Windows(R) VoIP-enabled applications. The PhonePort HD device provides phone connectivity for next-generation motherboards using the Intel(TM) High Definition Audio Interface. The Legerity PhonePort solutions also include a Call Control Applications Programming Interface (API), which provides a standard interface that abstracts the hardware layer for developers. The API was used to integrate the Softalk softphone software.

The CounterPath eyeBeam Video SIP softphone application features an intuitive and familiar interface with easy access to contacts and video via sliding drawers, a "Tree" menu for easy navigation and a small installer footprint [under 3MB].

"By integrating the eyeBeamVideo SIP softphone and the Legerity PhonePort PCI card, the Packet8 solution is not only more robust, reliable and secure than ever before, but enables customers to take advantage of the VoIP experience regardless of whether they are broadband gurus or accessing the internet for the first time," says Donovan Jones, vice president of sales and marketing of CounterPath. "This is exactly what VoIP is about -- creating an open standard environment where companies like 8x8, Legerity and CounterPath bring leading edge technology together and deliver real solutions to consumers and small businesses."

Demonstrations of Packet-8 VoIP-ready PC solution will be held in the Packet-8 booth # 1927 as well as Legerity booth #234 at the VON Spring tradeshow starting March 15, 2006, in San Jose, CA.

About 8x8, Inc.

VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) service provider 8x8, Inc. offers internet-based telephony solutions ( http://www.packet8.net/ ) for individual, residential and business users as well as small to medium sized business organizations. In addition to regular Packet8 VoIP service plans, priced as low as $19.99 per month for unlimited anytime calling to the U.S. and Canada, 8x8 offers the Packet8 VideoPhone, the industry's first stand alone broadband consumer videophone with worldwide video calling for $19.99 per month. Packet8 Virtual Office, 8x8's VoIP solution for small to medium sized businesses, is a hosted PBX service comprised of powerful business class features. For additional company information, visit 8x8's website at http://www.8x8.com/ .

About Legerity, Inc.

Legerity is the world's most trusted name in voice integrated circuits (ICs) for high-voltage, analog/mixed signal semiconductor and software technologies. Legerity has years of demonstrated expertise in multiple voice technologies, world-class factory and field engineering support with a "high touch" customer philosophy, and consistent, reliable, high volume supply of premium quality IC components. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Legerity supports the needs of a global customer base through proprietary semiconductor technologies, superior manufacturing processes, and more than 650 U.S. and international patents. Visit Legerity on the Web at www.legerity.com.

actr

15.03.2006, 15:01

Wall Street News Alert: Aggressive Stock Traders Alert! March 15, 2006

Weston, FLA., Mar 15, 2006 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- Wall Street News Alert's "stocks to watch" this morning are: XStream Beverage Network Incorporated (OTCBB: XSBV), SYSCO Corporation (NYSE: SYY), General Mills Inc (NYSE: GIS), Kraft Foods Inc. (NYSE: KFT), and Hansen Natural Corporation (NASDAQ: HANS)

XStream Beverage Network, Inc. (OTCBB: XSBV) may have the attention of investors again this morning as the markets begin trading! Yesterday after the stock markets closed, the company, an emerging developer, marketer, and distributor of innovative and new age beverages, issued a press release announcing that it has entered into an agreement with Thies Distributing (www.thies.com) for the distribution of Chinese Rocket Fuel, a 16 oz. energy drink formulated with a blend of Chinese herbs.
The news of the agreement should appeal to investors!

"Thies Distributing is one of the most respected names in the Florida beverage industry," said Jerry Pearring, President of XStream Beverage Network, Inc. "Florida is a huge market for energy drink products and we're optimistic that they will do an excellent job with Chinese Rocket Fuel in the region they cover and complement our efforts in the Southeastern part of the state."

The Thies organization was founded in 1951 as a Miller and Heineken distributor, and has grown through the years to add Coors, Corona, Guinness and Inbev to their extensive product list.

Wall Street News Alert is placing aggressive investors on high alert to watch XStream Beverage! According to Beverage Digest, energy drinks are the fasted growing sector of the $93 billion domestic beverage industry with United States sales up 61% in 2005.

"While our primary product line consists of some of the world's finest beers, we are adding products that complement our offerings," said Joe Nedelsky, Vice President of Administration for Thies. "We like everything about Chinese Rocket Fuel, the 16 ounce packaging, the graphics and most of all, the product itself. We're confident it will be well received in the markets we cover."

Prior to Yesterday's press release, the stock closed at Forty Five cents a share.

To view an updated, in-depth profile of XStream Beverage, visit http://www.thenewssvc.com/XSBV031406.html To view all of Wall Street News Alert's special early morning trading alerts for this morning, visit www.WallStreetNewsAlert.com, where you may also sign up to receive free email alerts in advance of our press releases being issued.

In case you are not familiar with the company: XStream Beverage Network, Inc. is an emerging brand development and distribution company in the fast growing $11 billion new age' beverage industry. XStream develops markets, sells and distributes innovative new age beverage natural sodas, fruit juices, and energy drinks. In addition, XStream also operates as a wholesale distributor of highly recognized third party new age beverage brands.

SYSCO Corporation (NYSE: SYY) up 1.5% on 3.6 million shares traded.

SYSCO Corporation is a seller, marketer and distributor food products. Sysco recently announced that Cameron L. Blakely and David L. Snyder have been appointed group presidents, effective immediately.

General Mills Inc. (NYSE: GIS) up 0.3% on 1.3 million shares traded.

General Mills Board of Directors recently announced it has declared a quarterly dividend at the prevailing rate of $.34 per share. The dividend is payable May 1, 2006, to shareholders of record April 10, 2006. General Mills and its predecessor company now have paid uninterrupted dividends without reduction for 107 years.

General Mills is a manufacturer and marketer of consumer foods products.

Kraft Foods Inc. (NYSE: KFT) up 1.2% on 1.4 million shares traded.

In recent news, the Board of Directors of Kraft Foods Inc. recently announced it has authorized a new share repurchase program of up to $2.0 billion to repurchase its Class A common stock. Kraft Foods is a food and beverage company.

The company expects to complete its current repurchase authorization of $1.5 billion during the first quarter of 2006. Purchases under the new authorization will begin after the current program is completed and are expected to run through 2008.

Hansen Natural Corporation (NASDAQ: HANS) up 0.04% on 1.1 million shares traded Hansen Natural Corporation markets and distributes Hansen's(R) Natural Sodas, Signature Sodas, fruit juice Smoothies, Energy drinks, Energade(R) energy sports drinks, E20 Energy Water(R), Sparkling Lemonades and Orangeades, multi-vitamin juice drinks in aseptic packaging, Junior Juice(R) juice, iced teas, lemonades and juice cocktails, apple juice, cider and juice blends, Blue Sky(R) brand carbonated beverages, Monster Energy(TM) brand energy drinks, Lost(R) Energy(TM) brand energy drinks, Joker Mad Energy(TM) and Rumba(TM) brand energy drinks and Fizzit(TM) brand Powdered drink mixes.

Hansen Natural Corporation recently announced its record sales and profits for the year and fourth quarter ended December 31, 2005. According to the company, for the 2005 year, gross sales rose 85.4 percent to $415.4 million from $224.1 million in 2004. Net sales for 2005 increased 93.5 percent to $348.9 million from $180.3 million in the prior year.

Commentary: "It's "merger-mania" on Wall Street lately. Yesterday, Andrx, a large generic drug maker, agrees to a $1.9 billion buyout bid from Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc. Andrx produces a generic version of heart drug Cardizen CD and diabetes drug Glucophage. Capital One Financial corp., the largest independent issuer of Master Card and Visa credit cards, will buy North Fork Bankcorp for $14.6 billion, its second takeover of a bank in less than a year. The acquisition will almost double Capital One's deposits to more than $84 billion and boost assets to $146 billion. Capital One purchased New Orleans based Hibernia Corp. just under a year ago for $4.8 billion," Stated Sonja Rudd in Wall Street News Alert's daily commentary continued at: http://www.WallStreetNewsAlert.com.

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15.03.2006, 15:09

Stockguru.com: Guru Alerts for Wednesday, March 15, 2006 CEMI, VRDM, PURE, SUWN.

Dallas, Texas, Mar 15, 2006 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- Stock Guru Alerts for Wednesday include Chembio Diagnostics Inc. (OTCBB: CEMI), Veridium Corporation (OTCBB: VRDM), PURE Bioscience (OTCBB: PURE), and Sunwin International Neutraceuticals, Inc. (OTCBB: SUWN)

Chembio Diagnostics, Inc. (OTCBB: CEMI) remained unchanged at .60 per share, trading 500 shares on Tuesday.

Chembio Diagnostics, Inc (OTCBB: CEMI) is a US-based producer of rapid HIV and other rapid tests for infectious diseases using innovative, socially responsible marketing approaches to help meet testing challenges in Africa, South America, and Asia. Chembio's goal is to ensure sustainable supplies of simple, accurate, cost-effective rapid tests to all those who need them.

Formed in 1985 as a research and development company, Chembio began manufacturing rapid HIV tests in 2001 and is currently developing a rapid test for tuberculosis that will leverage existing marketing efforts.

Veridium Corporation (OTCBB: VRDM) traded as much as 21.21% over open on Tuesday Veridium Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: VRDM - News) is a publicly traded industrial waste recycling company and holds the rights to more than a dozen proprietary universal processing, water purification, emissions control and waste recycling technologies.

Veridium's business model is based on the engineering and marketing of green innovations and processes that enhance manufacturing efficiencies, improve resource utilization and minimize waste. Veridium's mission is to deliver consumer oriented Natural Solutions(TM) based on an array of green technologies and applied engineering expertise that reduce waste at the source and make it easier for people and businesses to recycle and reuse resources. Veridium plans to focus on the continued acquisition, development and marketing of benchmark green technologies and products that accomplish the following key goals:

*Reduce the volume of waste generated by residential and commercial consumers; *Increase the convenience and decrease the cost of recycling by residential and commercial consumers; and, *Increase the cost-efficiency of processing certain types of industrial wastes.

Veridium is about 65% owned by GreenShift Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: GSHF - News), a publicly traded business development company (BDC) whose mission is to develop and support companies and technologies that facilitate the efficient use of natural resources and catalyze transformational environmental gains.

PURE Bioscience (OTCBB: PURE) traded as much as 7.53% over open on Tuesday PURE Bioscience (PURE) develops and markets technology-based bioscience products that provide non-toxic solutions to numerous global health challenges. PURE's proprietary high efficacy/low toxicity bioscience technologies, including its silver dihydrogen citrate-based antimicrobials and boric acid-based pesticides, represent innovative advances in diverse markets and lead today's global trend toward industry and consumer use of "green" products while providing competitive advantages in efficacy and safety. PURE Bioscience, headquartered in El Cajon, California, (San Diego metropolitan area), was incorporated in 1992. For additional information on PURE Bioscience, visit the Company's website: www.purebio.com.

Sunwin International Neutraceuticals, Inc. (OTCBB: SUWN) closed down at 3.66%, trading 1,372,292 shares on Tuesday.

Sunwin International Neutraceuticals, Inc. ("Sunwin") (OTC BB: SUWN) is engaged in the areas of essential traditional Chinese medicine, 100% organic herbal medicine, neutraceutical products, natural sweetener (Stevioside), and animal medicine prepared from 100% organic herbal ingredients. As an industry leader in agricultural processing, Sunwin has built an integrated global firm with the sourcing and production capabilities to meet the needs of consumers throughout the world. Sunwin also makes such value-added products as specialty veterinary food ingredients and specialty feed ingredients. The Sunwin family works closely with consumer to provide a quality, value, and a hybrid mix of agricultural products and services that meet growing demand. In 2002, Sunwin was recognized as one of the first 2,000 state-level companies that China authorized as the most important innovative high-tech pioneer businesses by the Chinese central government. In 2002, Sunwin was awarded as one of 2002 state-level biological product manufacturers in China. In 2003, Sunwin ranked as one of the top 50 companies of China Animal Related Health Care Product Pharmaceutical Industry. In 2003, Sunwin received award of Shandong Top-Ten Innovative, High-Tech Businesses by the Province Government of Shandong. For more info about Sunwin, please visit http://www.sunwin.biz

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15.03.2006, 15:13

Market Pulse Announces Its AM Stock Picks for Wednesday, March 15, 2006: NENG, GSNH, INTC, MCU

ATLANTA, Mar 15, 2006 (PRIMEZONE via COMTEX) -- Market Pulse is pleased to announce the following stock recommendations. Bernard Schmitt of Market Pulse states, "These notable stocks should be watched because they look great from a fundamental and technical perspective." Bernard possesses many years of experience in the financial industry recommending and evaluating stocks. He rates them as follows:

Network Engines Inc. (Nasdaq: NENG): Market Outperform

Greater Sooner Holding Inc. (Pink Sheets:GSNH): Attractive

Intel Corp. (Nasdaq: INTC): Bearish

Medicure Inc. (AMEX: MCU): Attractive

Recommendation Meanings

These recommendations are investment opinions of Market-Pulse.com and reflect the stock's potential to move over the next one to four weeks of trading. This analysis is done from a technical and fundamental perspective.

After The Bell Market Commentary

According to Bernard Schmitt, "On Tuesday, the Commerce Department reported that the U.S. trade deficit for 2005 hit an all-time high of $804.9 billion. Retail sales fell 1.3% mostly due to cold weather keeping shoppers away from stores. Retail inventories increased by 0.8%. Lower retail sales signaled a slowing economy which eased pressures to raise interest rates. The 10-year Treasury note fell to 4.69 percent from 4.77 percent. Stocks rose across the board on optimism that interest rate hikes may be coming to an end. The Dow rose 75.32, or 0.68 percent, to 11,151.34. The Nasdaq composite index rose 28.87, or 1.27 percent, to 2,295.90. The Standard & Poor's 500 index rose 13.35, or 1.04 percent, to 1,297.48. The Russell 2000 index rose 8.06, or 1.11 percent, to 736.10."

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15.03.2006, 15:16

15.03.2006 14:43
US Vorbörse: Freundliches Bild

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15.03.2006, 15:26

Hot Stocks to Watch for Wednesday, March 15, 2006: Profitability on the Horizon! NOTE TO EDITORS: The Following Is an Investment Opinion Being Issued by Peter Antipatis of Capital Research Group Inc.

WESTON, FL, Mar 15, 2006 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) -- TheSUBWAY.com announces the following stocks to its Hot Stocks List: Genesis Technology Group, Inc. (OTC BB: GTEC), Evergreen Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ: ESLR), Google Inc (NASDAQ: GOOG), OpenTV (NASDAQ: OPTV)

Genesis Technology Group, Inc. (OTC BB: GTEC), a business development and marketing firm that specializes in procuring opportunities in China, released a summary of the quarterly Board of Directors meeting conducted in Beijing last week. Directors were unanimous that the Company had reached the most promising and sound position in its 4-year history, with profitability a distinct possibility for the quarter ending March 2006.

Genesis is a business development firm that fosters bilateral commerce between Western and Chinese companies. Genesis has created successful profit centers in product development, manufacturing, distribution, joint ventures and operational services.

Other stocks highlighted include

Evergreen Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ: ESLR): Hot Stocks List, up 2% on 2 million shares,

Google Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOG): Hot Stocks List, up 4% on 18 million shares,

OpenTV (NASDAQ: OPTV): Hot Stocks List, up 5% on 1 million shares.

"A few disappointing earnings releases and some disparate economic data have done their part to stall the market's advance, and political developments abroad have kept investors cautious. But overall tame inflation numbers, though rising over the past few months, solid growth in the domestic economy, and lower unemployment are buffeting the averages from below."

actr

15.03.2006, 15:28

15.03.2006 15:19
US Vorbörse: Aktien mit dem größten Orderflow
Anbei eine aktuelle Kursliste der US Aktien, die vorbörslich den größten Orderflow pro Zeiteinheit und damit das stärkste Momentum aufweisen.

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15.03.2006, 15:53

Stockguru.com: Guru Alerts for Wednesday, March 15, 2006 USXP, CWLC, NWTMF, UNCN.

Dallas, Texas, Mar 15, 2006 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- Stock Guru Alerts for Wednesday include Universal Express, Inc. (OTCBB: USXP), China Wireless Communications, Inc. (OTCBB: CWLC), Northwestern Mineral Ventures, Inc (OTCBB: NWTMF), Unico, Inc. (OTCBB: UNCN)

Universal Express, Inc. (OTCBB: USXP) traded as much as 4.71% over open on Tuesday.

Universal Express, Inc. is a 23 year old logistics and transportation conglomerate with multiple developing subsidiaries and services. For additional information please visit www.usxp.com

China Wireless Communications, Inc. (OTCBB: CWLC) closed down at 8.65%, trading 2,851,132 shares on Tuesday.

China Wireless Communications, Inc., headquartered in Denver, CO, is focusing its efforts on becoming a premier information technology company in China. The information technology business is developing quickly in China and we are becoming a major player in its development. The company provides business solutions to clients which include systems integration, broadband data services, support for Internet access and Voice over IP in China. Our systems provide redundant high-speed network access connections, and transport services that include IP data, video and ISP services. Another key component to building the company's broad base information technology products and services in China, including computer installation and maintenance, broadband transport service, server installation maintenance and support, internet services, broadband transport redundancy, fixed wireless transport and information hosting.

Northwestern Mineral Ventures, Inc. (OTCBB: NWTMF) closed down at 6.10%, trading 579,798 shares on Tuesday.

Northwestern Mineral Ventures (www.northwestmineral.com) is an emerging international exploration company with an experienced management team. The company is focused on properties with potential uranium and silver-gold targets and currently has interests in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Northwestern is listed on the NASD Bulletin Board under the symbol "NWTMF" and the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol "NWT."

Unico, Inc. (OTCBB: UNCN) traded as much as 15.00% over open on Tuesday Unico, Inc. is a publicly traded company incorporated in Arizona that is focused on the production of ores and precious metals such as gold, silver, lead, and zinc at its three mine properties: the Deer Trail Mine, the Bromide Basin Mine and the Silver Bell Mine.

actr

15.03.2006, 20:38

Movie Gallery, Inc.
15.03.06 20:20 Uhr

3,0695 USD

+41,45 % [+0,8995]
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NASDAQ

Aktuell
3,0695 USD

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15.03.06 20:20

Diff. Vortag
+41,45 %

Tages-Vol.
36,15 Mio.

Gehandelte Stück
13 Mio.

Movie Gallery Announces Agreement to Pursue Subleasing Opportunities at 2,200 Store Locations

DOTHAN, Ala., March 15, 2006 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Movie Gallery, Inc. (Nasdaq: MOVI) today announced that it has entered into a management agreement and alliance with Excess Space Retail Services, Inc. ("Excess Space"). Under the agreement, Movie Gallery and Excess Space will explore opportunities for Movie Gallery to sublease retail space at more than 2,200 existing Movie Gallery and Hollywood Video stores. Upon completion, Movie Gallery expects retail partners to occupy an approximate average of 2,500 square feet at each of the locations.
"We look forward to working with the professionals at Excess Space to identify and partner with other retailers that can benefit from our premier portfolio of retail locations across North America," said Keith Cousins, Executive Vice President and Chief Development Officer. "In addition to the incremental revenue we expect to realize through subleasing portions of the stores, we look forward to the additional traffic that our retail partners will generate. By taking advantage of our outstanding retail presence, we expect this initiative to improve our operating results and create value for our shareholders."

"Given the desirability of these properties and the level of interest we are already receiving from national and regional retailers, we are confident in achieving a high degree of success with this effort," said Michael Wiener, President and Chief Executive Officer of Excess Space.

Movie Gallery's successful real estate team will work closely with Excess Space's experienced account executives and leverage their valuable relationships with retailers and established network of more than 400 brokers nationwide.

About Movie Gallery

Movie Gallery is the second largest North American video rental company with annual revenue in excess of $2.6 billion and approximately 4,800 stores located in all 50 U.S. states, Canada and Mexico. Since the Company's initial public offering in August 1994, Movie Gallery has grown from 97 stores to its present size through acquisitions and new store openings.

About Excess Space Retail Services, Inc.

Founded in 1992, Excess Space has set the industry standard for providing leading national and regional retailers with "best-in-class" real estate disposition and lease restructuring services. With offices in Lake Success, N.Y. and Huntington Beach, Calif., Excess Space has successfully disposed of and restructured leases for over 100 retailers, putting over $2 billion in capital back to work for their clients. For more information about the privately-held firm, visit http://www.excessspace.com Forward-Looking Statements

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15.03.2006, 21:29

GENTA

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Google Inc.
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Sie schaut noch immer, nach unten!!

Vitesse Semiconductor Corporation
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China Technology Deveopment Group Corporation
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Sie sucht noch den Boden!

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15.03.2006, 22:12

Orthologic Corp.
15.03.06 21:51 Uhr

2,60 USD

-49,86 % [-2,585]

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NASDAQ

Aktuell
2,61 USD

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-49,66 %

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9 Mio.

marketgainer.com: Issues Updates for OrthoLogic Corp

Mar 15, 2006 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- Market Gainer is quickly emerging as the one stop shop for international small-cap investors looking to stay a step ahead of the markets. Today's activity on the Nasdaq exchange has brought OrthoLogic Corp (NASDAQ: OLGC) to the attention of our research team Our goal is to create a community of international investors who consistently and effectively capitalize on the enormous gains the small-cap Canadian and American exchanges offer.
Shares dropped over 50% today reaching a low of $2.61 as over 5.5 million in volume trades hands. Today's activity comes as OrthoLogic Corp. announces results of an analysis of topline data from its Phase 3 clinical trial of the novel synthetic peptide Chrysalin in unstable, displaced distal radius (wrist) fractures. Treatment with 10ug Chrysalin did not demonstrate a statistically significant benefit compared to placebo in the primary efficacy endpoint of time to removal of immobilization.

A secondary endpoint, radiographic evidence of time to radial cortical bridging, showed a statistically significant benefit for Chrysalin-treated subjects (p = 0.049). This benefit mirrored findings from the Phase 1/2 clinical trial that provided part of the foundation for the Phase 3 study. No difference was observed between Chrysalin treatment and placebo in the other secondary endpoints.

The trial met the pre-specified safety endpoint by demonstrating no significant difference in adverse event rates between the Chrysalin and placebo groups.

"We will be conducting a full examination of these results in order to guide our program going forward, including a planned interim analysis of results from the ongoing Phase 2b dose ranging trial of Chrysalin in distal radius fractures, which includes a 30ug dose," commented James M. Pusey, MD, President and CEO of OrthoLogic.

The Company expects to communicate results of its interim analysis during the third quarter of 2006.

Study Description

The study was a prospective, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled Phase 3 clinical trial designed to evaluate the safety of Chrysalin and its efficacy regarding the rate of healing in adult subjects with unstable and/or displaced distal radius fractures. Subjects were randomized to receive a single 1mL percutaneous injection of Chrysalin at 10 ug or placebo administered into the fracture site under fluoroscopic guidance. Five hundred three subjects were enrolled at 27 active centers in the United States.

Subjects were evaluated post-surgery at weeks 1-8, 10, 12, 26 and 52. The primary efficacy endpoint was time to removal of all immobilization, defined as the elapsed time between the date of fracture surgery and the first study visit at which the investigator, based on clinical and radiographic assessments of healing, removed all rigid immobilization hardware used to stabilize the fracture

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16.03.2006, 07:25

Attention Sears Shoppers

By Will Swarts
March 15, 2006
Sears Holdings1
Share price as of Tuesday's close: $117.27
Share price now: $132.29
Percent change: 12.8%
Volume: 16.9 million shares, daily average 1.4 million

The News
Improving profits at Sears Holdings (SHLD2) drove shares up nearly 13% Wednesday, but questions were raised over the sustainability of the bottom-line momentum. Aggressive cost-cutting played a much greater role in the earnings gains than operational improvements.

The Hoffman Estates, Ill.-based company, formed by the merger of Sears Roebuck and Kmart a year ago, posted a per-share profit of $4.03 for its fourth quarter ended Jan. 28. That handily beat Wall Street's estimate of $3.62 and the year-earlier quarter's $3.09 a share. Total sales climbed 170% year over year, though last year's results factored in only the 1,479-store Kmart chain. Sears has an additional 2,400 locations in the U.S. and Canada.

Same-store sales, a closely watched measure of a retailer's performance, fell 12.2% at the Sears chain, due to a significant drop in apparel sales and unsuccessful promotions during the holidays. The Kmart chain's same-store sales rose 0.9% for the fourth quarter, the first such gain since 2001.

The Analysis
Sears Holdings faces brutal competition from discounters Wal-Mart Stores (WMT3) and Target (TGT4), and it's also losing market share to the likes of Best Buy (BBY5) and J.C. Penney (JCP6). Better prices and more selection are luring shoppers to rivals. "Pound for pound, Sears can't compete with J.C. Penney on the apparel side, and will not be able to compete with Wal-Mart on pricing power," says Emanuel Weintraub, who heads Emanuel Weintraub Associates, a management consulting firm in Fort Lee, N.J.

The impact these competitors are having is evident in Sears's declining same-store sales, making Wednesday's stock move to the upside a head-scratcher for some. "This is an absolute dichotomy," says Weintraub. "You have a company that is losing market share and doesn't have a clear direction."

Sears Chairman Edward Lampert seems to be satisfying investors with his focus on profits. It doesn't hurt that Sears is sitting on acres of valuable commercial real estate that Lampert picked up on the cheap when he combined the struggling chains.

"He's done an incredible job of buying $100 worth of real estate for a dollar," says Howard Davidowitz, chairman of Manhattan-based Davidowitz & Associates, a national retail consulting firm.

But rising stock prices and falling same-store sales don't square up, Davidowitz says.

"On the operating side you've got to give him credit for cutting costs," he says. "But you have to give him credit for the fact that he's going out of business. There's no way he can sustain the comp-store sales drop that he's had it's impossible. You also can't sustain the cost-cutting. That tends to be a one- or two-time event."

In a letter to shareholders published on the company's web site on Wednesday, Lampert said same-store sales are "not always the best measure of a retailer's performance." He pointed instead to improved cash flow and a $1 billion stock buyback program aimed at boosting shareholder value. The company has already repurchased $600 million worth of Sears shares.

"This is not chump change," wrote Richard Hastings, senior retail sector analyst at Bernard Sands, a retail credit ratings agency in New York, in a research note published Wednesday. "The radical controls over spending also send a bunch of the operating profits directly to the bottom line and then back to the balance sheet in the form of cash, where the cash arsenal is starting to build up again, just like it did at Kmart 2003-2004. Management is not sending cash flow through all kinds of circuitous pathways: A lot of it is going almost directly from operating income and nonrecurring gains directly to the balance sheet."

The Bottom Line
What happens next is the key to the stock's trajectory. Lampert could spruce up the Sears chain and convert more Kmart stores to a Sears format. But large-scale spending runs the risk of crimping the bottom line.

Absent a remodeling and expansion push, Davidowitz, the retail consultant, says Sears's prospects look bleak. "They're building no new stores, doing no remodeling, and people are turning over faster than the inventory," he says. "The question is, is this a model for a sustainable business? I've never seen this model work and it won't work."

While Wal-Mart and Target continue to add stores at a brisk pace, Lampert's strategy for change involves testing new ideas at a small number of locations. That way, he wrote in his letter to shareholders, management can determine whether the idea should be rolled out companywide without risking too much capital.

"I view Sears Holdings as a $55 billion revenue, 350,000 person start-up and I continue to believe that we have the challenges, excitement, pace of change and opportunity for success that characterize a start-up," Lampert wrote. "We are not focused on sales or sales growth as an end in itself. Nor will we spend capital on stores simply because we have the capital available to invest or because everybody else does it."

A sudden glut of commercial real estate also diminishes the value of Sears's holdings, Davidowitz says. Toys 'R' Us unveiled plans in January to close 75 U.S. stores. Mervyn's announced last year that it would shutter 62 underperforming stores. Those moves added a lot of square footage to the market.

James Ragan, an analyst at Crowell Weedon & Co., a Los Angeles investment bank, says it's too soon to write off Lampert's efforts.

"They had a very strong cash flow performance in 2005, and from a sales and cash flow perspective, the stock is cheap," Ragan says. "I think Lampert has made it clear that they weren't focusing on comps in 2005. The belief was that both Kmart and Sears were generating sales at the expense of profit, and they had to cut lower-margin products. The gross margins indicate they're doing that."

Management has been tight-lipped about its next course of action. It might be the end of the line for substantial cost-cutting, and absent operational improvements that leaves many wondering where the profit growth will come from.

"I think he may look for something else to buy that's his thing," says Davidowitz of Lampert. "We need another act to this. It's going to become evident that the business can't be sustained at any decent level. I think Lampert is going to have to do something else to sustain the business. You can't keep getting earnings from cost cuts indefinitely."

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16.03.2006, 13:47

OTCPicks.com: Pre-Market Stocks to Watch for Thursday, March 16th, TWOG, IVGA, KSWJ, SEVI, MLNK, ARET

Mar 16, 2006 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- Our Stocks to Watch for today include - Transworld Oil and Gas Ltd. (OTC: TWOG), Invicta Group Inc. (OTCBB: IVGA), KSW Industries, Inc. (OTC: KSWJ), Systems Evolution, Inc. (OTCBB: SEVI), Multi-Link Telecommunications, Inc. (OTCBB: MLNK), Arete Industries, Inc (OTCBB: ARET)
STOCK WATCH ALERTS

TRANSWORLD OIL & GAS, Ltd. (OTC: TWOG) "Up 129.89% on Wednesday"

Detailed Quote: http://www.otcpicks.com/quotes/TWOG.php

Transworld Oil and Gas Ltd. (OTC: TWOG) intends to become a worldwide company specializing in the extraction and production of oil and gas. The company's vision is to establish and enhance the company's foundation for future growth by developing properties that provide a balance between short- and long-term reserves in both the oil and natural gas markets. Oil and gas-related activities will include acquiring additional properties with potential for development and drilling. The company will work to establish and maintain a significant inventory of undeveloped prospects. The company emphasis is on production, cash flow and reserve value by exploring for, developing, and purchasing oil and gas properties worldwide.

TWOG News:

March 15 - International Energy, Ltd. Finalizes Agreement for Purchase of Transworld Oil & Gas

International Energy, Ltd. (OTC: ILGY), formerly BDW Holdings, Ltd., has finalized an agreement with Transworld Oil & Gas (OTC: TWOG). Under the new finalized agreement, International Energy, Ltd. will purchase all assets of Transworld Oil & Gas for stock and Transworld Oil & Gas will dividend out these shares to its shareholders.

Each Transworld Oil & Gas shareholder will receive one (1) share of International Energy, Ltd. for every ten (10) shares of Transworld Oil & Gas. Shareholders of record on March 25, 2006 are expected to receive the dividend by the second week of April 2006. Further transaction dates and details will be announced in the near future.

About International Energy, Ltd.

International Energy, Ltd. intends to become a worldwide company specializing in the extraction and production of oil and gas. The company's vision is to establish and enhance the company's foundation for future growth by developing properties that provide a balance between short and long-term reserves in both the oil and natural gas markets. Oil and gas-related activities will include acquiring additional properties with potential for development and drilling. The company will work to establish and maintain a significant inventory of undeveloped prospects. The company emphasis is on production, cash flow and reserve value, which will be attained by exploring for, developing, and purchasing oil and gas properties worldwide.

INVICTA GROUP INC. (OTCBB: IVGA) "Up 100% on Wednesday"

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Invicta Group Inc. (OTCBB: IVGA) is an Internet Media Company that specializes in the Travel Industry. The company offers an Internet database of 40 million travel enthusiasts discounted travel products: airline tickets, hotel rooms, Tour Packages, cruise cabins and car rentals on the Internet 24/7 through their B-2-C web site www.travelhotlink.com. Invicta also owns a Las Vegas tour operator offering travel and entertainment products for Las Vegas travellers: www.lasvegasexcitement.com, and a cruise-only company offering discounted cruises: www.cruiseexcitement.com.

IVGA News:

March 15 - Invicta Group Inc. Building a Collection of Destination Supersites

Invicta Group Inc. (OTC BB: IVGA) announced today IVGA is building a collection of destination supersites promoting travel and entertainment products online for the general public.

Invicta (IVGA) has been very busy over the past few months negotiating with various Internet media companies on both sides of the Atlantic, in an effort to build a solid media company specializing in the travel industry.

Invicta has created Travel Hotlink www.travelhotlink.com an e-media (Internet) company designed specifically to offer discounted travel to a database of 40 million double opt-in travel enthusiasts.

Invicta has also created a website for discounted First and Business Class airline tickets for international travelers: www.onlyfirstandbusiness.com. Only First and Business has access to over 145 worldwide contacts in order to bring you the best fare combinations and Airlines to destinations worldwide.

Invicta is upgrading two other websites: Cruise Excitement and Las Vegas Excitement: Las Vegas Excitement Inc. offers a B-2-C website that focuses on Las Vegas products: air tickets, hotel rooms, tours, show tickets, golf tee times, car rentals, limousine, and travel packages that includes discounted air and hotel and transfers: www.lasvegasexcitement.com. Cruise Excitement www.cruiseexcitement.com offers discounted cruises from 3 nights, to 3 months in duration. We have contracts with all of the Leading Cruise lines in the world, as well as some of the smaller more specialized cruise companies offering cruises to such places as the Galapagos Islands, the Arctic, and the great rivers of Europe and America.

Invicta has the opportunity to acquire 2 Internet Media companies and one publishing company, all located in London, England. The company is reviewing the financials of the companies and hopes to acquire the companies in the future.

KSW INDUSTRIES, INC. (OTC: KSWJ) "Up 58.33% on Wednesday"

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KSW Industries, Inc. (OTC: KSWJ) (www.kswindustries.com) is a resource technology company that offers a unique EM-100 process method for non-conventional oil resources. KSW Industries' method uses electromagnetic fluctuations for controlling physical-chemical processes. EM-100 utilizes these electromagnetic fluctuations to change and alter the pentanes within heavy oil. Preliminary testing of EM-100 on hydrocarbon raw material of the lowest quality has yielded an output of high-quality converted products, with minimal withdrawals. KSW Industries EM-100 does not require the use of any harmful chemicals, release any harmful gases and does not discharge any negative effluent into the environment.

SYSTEMS EVOLUTION, INC. (OTCBB: SEVI) "Up 51.35% on Tuesday and up 60.71% on Wednesday"

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Systems Evolution, Inc. (OTCBB: SEVI), http://www.systemsevolution.com, is a publicly held professional services organization founded in 1993 that provides software development solutions, Enterprise Project Management consulting, and managed network support through its Consulting division and permanent placement through its Next Hire Consultants division. Its Consulting Division is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner.

MULTI-LINK TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC. (OTCBB: MLNK) "Up 57.14% on Wednesday"

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Multi-Link Telecommunications, Inc. (OTCBB: MLNK) is a provider of unified voice and data messaging services. Multi-Link's services link together local lines, mobile telephones, pagers and home phones to allow subscribers to have only one mailbox for all voice and fax messages. In addition, Multi-Link's ''Constant Touch'' service calls all the subscriber's numbers simultaneously to locate the subscriber when a call is urgent. Multi-Link is in the process of consolidating the fragmented voice messaging services industry in the United States.

ARETE INDUSTRIES, INC. (OTCBB: ARET ) "Up 43.59% on Wednesday"

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Arete Industries, Inc. (OTCBB: ARET), a development stage company, is a publicly traded holding company with several subsidiaries. Its subsidiary, Colorado Oil and Gas, Inc. ("COG"), was formed to pursue the acquisition of certain small producing oil and gas properties in eastern Colorado in November of 2004, when these properties were identified for possible acquisition. If the current project described in previous releases is acquired and developed, it is the intent of the Company to spin-off COG to the Company's shareholders so that it can operate as an independent company. The Company also owns a majority interest in Aggression Sports, Inc. dba Arete Outdoors, an outdoor sports equipment manufacturing company that has been inactive since 2001. The Company is currently looking to sell this subsidiary or liquidate its assets. The Company continues to seek other business acquisitions.

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actr

16.03.2006, 14:40

Bear Stearns Reports Record Quarterly Results; Highest Ever Net Revenues, Net Income and EPS; Net Revenues Rise 19% to $2.2 Billion; Net Income Increases 36% to $514 Million; Earnings Per Share up 34% to $3.54 Record Net Revenues from Institutional E

NEW YORK, Mar 16, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Bear Stearns Companies Inc. (NYSE:BSC) today reported record earnings per share (diluted) of $3.54 for the first quarter ended February 28, 2006, up 34% from $2.64 per share for the first quarter of 2005. Net income for the first quarter of 2006 was a record $514 million, up 36% from $379 million for the first quarter of 2005. Net revenues were a record $2.2 billion for the 2006 first quarter, up 19% from $1.8 billion in the 2005 first quarter. The annualized return on common stockholders' equity was 20.1% for the first quarter of 2006 and 17.1% for the trailing 12-month period ended February 28, 2006.
" I am extremely pleased to report our second consecutive quarter of record net revenues, record net income and record earnings per share," said James E. Cayne, chairman and chief executive officer of The Bear Stearns Companies Inc. " These results were driven by strong contributions from all of our businesses, and in particular we saw record revenues in the Institutional Equities, Fixed Income and Wealth Management areas. We are proud of this quarter's outstanding results and look forward to the rest of 2006."

A brief discussion of the firm's business segments follows:

CAPITAL MARKETS

Capital Markets net revenues for the first quarter of 2006 were a record $1.7 billion, up 20% from the first quarter ended February 28, 2005.

-- Institutional Equities net revenues were a record $488 million, up 56% from $313 million for the first quarter of 2005. Equity derivatives delivered a second consecutive record quarter on the strength of increased customer activity levels and market-share gains. International sales and trading revenues increased in the first quarter of 2006 compared with the year-ago quarter, and risk arbitrage net revenues rose reflecting improved market conditions and increased customer activity.

-- Fixed Income net revenues were a record $889 million, up 3% from $866 million in the year-ago quarter. The credit businesses were extremely strong, led by the credit derivatives and leveraged finance areas. Mortgage-related revenues increased from the prior year period, as origination volume remained high and customer demand increased. During the quarter, we ranked as the number one underwriter of U.S. Mortgage-backed securities.

-- Investment Banking net revenues were $297 million in the first quarter of 2006, up 36% from $217 million in the comparable prior-year period. Significantly higher U.S.-completed M&A volumes led to higher advisory, merger and acquisition-related revenues. Merchant banking related revenues also increased compared with the year-ago-period reflecting higher performance fees on merchant banking fund investments and increased principal gains.

actr

16.03.2006, 15:08

16.03.2006 14:50
Aktien NYSE/NASDAQ Ausblick: Gut behauptet - Konjunkturdaten und Bear Stearns
Die US-Börsen dürften am Donnerstag gestützt von leicht besser als erwartet ausgefallenen Konjunkturdaten gut behauptet in den Handel starten. Die Kernrate der Verbraucherpreise ist lediglich um 0,1 Prozent gegenüber dem Vormonat gestiegen, erwartet wurde ein Anstieg um 0,2 Prozent. Allerdings seien die Zahl der Erstanträge auf Arbeitslosenhilfe entgegen der Erwartungen der Experten gestiegen.

Der Future auf den S&P-500-Index <INX.IND> stieg gegen 14.40 Uhr um 0,18 Prozent auf 1.316,60 Punkte. Am Mittwoch hatte der marktbreite Index mit Plus 0,40 Prozent auf 1.308,90 Zähler erstmals seit Mai 2001 über die 1.300-Punkte-Marke gestiegen. Der Dow Jones <INDU.IND> war um 0,52 Prozent auf 11.209,77 Punkten gestiegen. Der Future auf den NASDAQ 100 <NDX.X.IND> gewann 0,20 Prozent auf 1.718,00 Punkte. Der technologielastige Auswahlindex hatte am Vortag 0,79 Prozent auf 1.694,46 Punkte zugelegt.

Im Mittelpunkt dürften nach Zahlen die US-Investmentbank Bear Stearns <BSC.NYS> <BST.FSE> (Nachrichten) stehen, vorbörslich war die Aktie bereits stark gefragt. Der Gewinn sei besser ausgefallen als erwartet, hieß es von Analysten. Diese hatten mit 2,95 Dollar je Aktie gerechnet, Bear Stearns verdiente im vergangenen Jahr allerdings 3,54 Dollar je Anteilsschein. Auch der Umsatz stieg um 19 Prozent auf ein Rekordniveau von 2,2 Milliarden Dollar, erwartet wurden lediglich 2,05 Milliarden Dollar.

Ford Motor <F.NYS> <FMC1.FSE> (Nachrichten/Aktienkurs) sollten nach einer Abstufung unter Druck stehen, vorbörslich gab die Aktie bereits deutlich nach. Die Analysten von JP Morgan hatten die Einschätzung für den US-Autokonzern von "Overweight" auf "Underweight" gesenkt. Insbesondere im hochprofitablen "Sports-Utility"-Geschäft verliere Ford an Boden, sagten die Analysten zur Begründung.

American International Group <AIG.NYS> <AIN.ETR> (Nachrichten/Aktienkurs) dürften mit Quartalszahlen in das Interesse der Anleger rücken. Von Thomson First Call befragte Analysten rechnen mit einem Gewinn von 24 Cents je Aktie für das vierte Quartal.

Altria Group <MO.NYS> <PHM7.ETR> (Nachrichten/Aktienkurs) sollten ebenfalls in Bewegung kommen. Der Tabak- und Nahrungsmittelkonzern wird im ersten Quartal eine Steuergutschrift von einer Milliarde Dollar erhalten. Diese Gutschrift werde in 2006 rund 960 Millionen Dollar zum Gewinn beisteuern, so das Unternehmen. Altria hob daraufhin die Gewinnschätzung je Aktie für das laufende Jahr von bislang 4,85 bis 4,95 Dollar auf 5,25 bis 5,35 Dollar./dr/tw

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