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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"

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

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"

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

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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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.

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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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16.03.2006, 15:12

16.03.2006 14:43
US Vorbörse: Freundlich

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16.03.2006, 22:32

AMER ITAL PASTA
16.03.06 22:01 Uhr

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Pasta maker, Garmin add to market's gains

Mar 16, 2006 (The Kansas City Star - Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News via COMTEX) -- Wednesday was a day of lows and highs for shares of some of Kansas City's public companies as markets posted gains on economic news.
Shares of American Italian Pasta Co. soared in after-hours trading as the troubled firm announced it had obtained a new $295 million, five-year credit agreement.

The pasta maker's shares, which were down 2 cents in regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange at $4.17, jumped $2.13, or 51.08 percent, to $6.30 in after-hours trading.

Similarly, Garmin Ltd. was up $1.70, or 2.26 percent, at $77 after shares reached a record high of $77.70, eclipsing the high of $76.70 on March 6.

Shares of the Olathe maker of devices utilizing Global Positioning System technology gained as Dougherty & Co. increased its target price for Garmin from $80 to $90. The firm maintained its "buy" recommendation for Garmin.

Shares of H&R Block Inc. fell to a 52-week low on news that New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer is suing the company, accusing it of defrauding IRA customers.

Block shares fell as much as 10 percent Wednesday, sinking to a 52-week low of $19.80. Shares closed at $20.63, down $1.37, or 6.23 percent. Trading was heavy on the New York Stock Exchange at about 14.4 million shares. The three-month daily average is a little more than 1.7 million shares.

Block defended its Express IRA product, saying more than 500,000 Americans had benefited from the accounts.

Overall, positive economic news helped send the Standard & Poor's 500 index past 1,300 for the first time since May 2001.

The S&P 500 was up 5.54 points, or 0.43 percent, and closed at 1,303.02. The S&P had been fighting to get past 1,297 since November.

"From a technician's point of view, breaking through 1,300 was an important factor," Tobias Levkovich, chief U.S. equities strategist at Citigroup, told The Associated Press.

The Dow Jones industrial average gained 58.43 points, or 0.52 percent, and closed at 11,209.77. The Nasdaq composite index gained 15.94 points, or 0.69 percent, and closed at 2,311.84.

Stocks climbed in choppy trading after the release of the New York Fed's Empire State index, which came in much stronger than expected, with the highest reading since July 2004. The survey, which measures conditions for New York state manufacturers, is a predictor of the Institute for Supply Management's national manufacturing survey. The index rose to 31.2 in March from 21.0 in February.

In other economic news, the Federal Reserve's beige book, a compilation of economic reports from the Fed's 12 district banks, said economic activity continued to expand in January and February. Most of the Fed district banks characterized the pace of expansion as "moderate or steady."

Separately, a national survey of import prices showed they had fallen 0.5 percent in February, while export prices were unchanged, indicating that inflation pressures are contained.

Meanwhile, the housing market continued to show signs it was cooling. The National Association of Home Builders index for sales of new single-family homes fell to 55 in March from 56 in February. When the index is over 50, it means the number of buyers who see "good" sales outnumber the number who see "poor" sales.

The Star's wire services contributed to this report.

By Rick Babson

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16.03.2006, 22:38

Kintera Inc.
16.03.06 22:00 Uhr

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FY 2005 results from Kintera Inc

Mar 16, 2006 (M2 EQUITYBITES via COMTEX) -- Kintera Inc (NASDAQ: KNTA), provider of software as a service to the non-profit and government sectors, announced on Wednesday (15 March) its financial results for the fiscal year ended 31 December 2005. Kintera's total revenue in the full year 2005 rose 73% to USD40.9m, compared to USD23.7m in the previous fiscal year. Total revenue for the fourth quarter 2005 was up 17% to USD9.1m, compared to USD7.8m in the fourth quarter 2004. In FY 2005 the company reported a net loss of USD41.9m, or USD1.36 per share, an increase from the net loss of USD19.2m, or USD0.77 per share, in the previous fiscal year. Kintera's net loss for Q4 2005 was USD11.8m, or USD0.37 per share, as compared to a net loss of USD5.9m, or USD0.21 per share, in the fourth quarter 2004.

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17.03.2006, 13:49

CBRL Group Announces Strategic Initiatives Intended to Enhance Shareholder Value Comprehensive Restructuring Plan includes recapitalization and subsidiary divestiture; Plan Backed By $1.25 billion in committed financing

LEBANON, Tenn., Mar 17, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- CBRL Group, Inc. (the "Company") (Nasdaq: CBRL) today announced that its Board of Directors has unanimously approved a comprehensive plan of strategic initiatives for restructuring the Company with the goal of increasing shareholder value. The plan includes:
-- a modified "Dutch Auction" tender offer common stock repurchase plan of up to $800 million;

-- fully committed senior financing of up to $1.25 billion by Wachovia Securities, a portion of which will be utilized to fund the tender offer; and

-- divestiture of the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary, Logan's Roadhouse, Inc. ("Logan's"), the proceeds of which could be used to repurchase additional CBRL common stock, to reduce debt, and/or for other general corporate purposes.

"This plan resulted from the strategic review we began last autumn intended to improve the overall performance of the Company and to enhance value for our shareholders," said Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Michael A. Woodhouse. "We believe that these initiatives will deliver to our shareholders value formerly not fully recognized by the market.

"The plan provides balance between short term and long term investment goals for shareholders," Woodhouse added. "Those shareholders who have seen the value of their shares increase and who wish now to realize that value will have an opportunity to do so by participating in the modified Dutch Auction tender offer. At the same time, those shareholders who have longer-term goals of continued ownership can participate in the future performance of the Company, including the potential benefit from the reduced number of shares outstanding after the tender offer and the growth in value to be expected in future years as debt is paid down. Although the plan represents significant new indebtedness on the part of the Company, we believe that the cash flow from our Cracker Barrel Old Country Store ('Cracker Barrel') concept will continue to be strong and more than sufficient to service the debt and finance Cracker Barrel's continued expansion. Furthermore, the committed financing retains our substantial ownership of real estate, preserving continued underlying financial strength, stability and flexibility."

CBRL's financial advisor, Wachovia Securities, assisted in developing the restructuring plan and will arrange and lead a syndicate of banks and financial institutions that will provide the financing. Wachovia Securities will fully underwrite the $1.25 billion financing, and closing of the financing will be subject to negotiation of loan documentation and the satisfaction of customary conditions. The Company anticipates closing on the proposed $1.25 billion financing on or before May 15, 2006. It expects the financing will take the form of an $800 million conventional bank term loan, a $250 million bank revolving credit facility, and a $200 million delayed draw term loan, which could be used for a future refinancing of the Company's existing convertible debt. The modified Dutch Auction tender offer is expected to commence in April and terminate at or about the time of the closing of the financing.

The divestiture of Logan's is expected to be completed by the end of the fourth quarter of fiscal 2006 or during the first quarter of fiscal 2007. In compliance with Securities and Exchange Commission rules and guidelines, the Company will cease reporting Logan's sales in its monthly sales update press releases.

The Company will host a conference call to discuss these transactions at 10:30 a.m. CST, Friday, March 17, 2006. The live broadcast of this conference call will be available to the public on-line at investorcalendar.com or cbrlgroup.com today beginning at 10:30 a.m. (CST). The on-line replay will follow immediately and continue for seven days.

Headquartered in Lebanon, Tennessee, CBRL Group, Inc. presently operates 536 Cracker Barrel Old Country Store restaurants and gift shops located in 41 states and 133 company-operated and 24 franchised Logan's Roadhouse restaurants in 20 states.

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17.03.2006, 14:01

IBM servers selected by Dow Jones Indexes

Mar 17, 2006 (M2 EQUITYBITES via COMTEX) -- Information technology company IBM (NYSE:IBM) announced on Thursday (16 March)that Dow Jones Indexes, a provider of investable indexes and a division of Dow Jones & Company (NYSE:DJ),has selected IBM servers as the platform to calculate its suite of worldwide indexes and averages.
The indexes and averagesare disseminated globally in real-time through market data vendors. They are published daily in The Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones Newswires, Barron's, MarketWatch and other Dow Jones and third-party publications.

The IBM servers selected by Dow Jones are System p5 570 servers running AIX and featuring IBM's POWER5 processors. They offer 64-bit computing power and features such as Dynamic Logical Partitioning, IBM's Virtualisation Engine and simultaneous multithreading for the mid-range server market. The system is designed to scale with Linux and UNIX enterprise applications on demand.

The company said that Dow Jones Electronic Publishing and an extensive IBM team worked closely to enhance Dow Jones application performance on the IBM servers.

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17.03.2006, 14:03

US Financial Network: Martek Selected by Roche as a Production Partner for Key Ingredient for Tamiflu(R) Production and Medicis 4Q Profit Jumps on Hefty Gain

Mar 17, 2006 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- City of Industry, CA - Biotechnology industry news provided by Financial News USA (OTC: FNWU) Martek Biosciences Corporation (Nasdaq: MATK) announced recently that it has been selected by Roche as a production partner for shikimic acid, the starting material used to produce Tamiflu . Working closely with Roche engineers in recent months, Martek has adapted existing fermentation and downstream processing equipment at a Martek production site to conform to Roche's fermentation requirements for the manufacturing of shikimic acid. Vaccine maker Chiron Corp. (Nasdaq: CHIR) said Wednesday it will continue to work toward a proposed takeover of the company by its majority shareholder, despite the continued opposition of another large shareholder. Chiron's board, which accepted Novartis' offer in October, has left the fate of the offer up to a vote of all non-Novartis shareholders.
Medicis Pharmaceutical Corp. (NYSE:MRX), a drug maker focused on the treatment of dermatologic and podiatric conditions, on Wednesday reported fourth-quarter profit rose 84 percent, driven by special items related to a terminated merger, while revenue fell 12 percent. Quarterly profit rose to $37.3 million, or 56 cents per share, from $20.2 million, or 31 cents per share, a year ago. Excluding items, the company earned $20.1 million, or 29 cents per share. U.S. BioDefense, Inc. (OTCBB: UBDE) recently attended the Cambridge Healthtech Institute's Thirteenth International Molecular Medicine Tri-Conference Stem Cell Track hosted in San Francisco. Director of Research, Dr. Cyndi Chen was in attendance for the Stem Cell Track entitled "Commercial Implication of Stem Cell Research" and networked with key figures to build awareness of the company's stem cell research initiative.

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17.03.2006, 14:12

RF Industries' Sales Increase 18% to a First Quarter Record $3,375,000; First Quarter Net Income Increases 29% to $265,000

SAN DIEGO, Mar 17, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- RF Industries, Ltd. (NASDAQ: RFIL) today announced that sales for the first quarter ended January 31, 2006 increased 18% to a record $3,375,000, compared to $2,868,000 in the same quarter last year. Net income increased 29% to $265,000, or $0.07 per diluted share, compared to $206,000, or $0.05 per diluted share in the first quarter last year.
"Sales of RF Coaxial and cable assembly products increased 13% to approximately $2,700,000, a good performance for our seasonally weakest quarter. Record first quarter sales also benefited from a 97% sales gain at Bioconnect and a 30% gain at Aviel," said Howard Hill, RFI's president.

Operating income for the quarter increased 22%, with lower general and administrative expenses compensating for reduced gross margins. The decline in gross margin to 46% of sales from 49% of sales in the same quarter last year was due to a change in product mix at RF Connector and higher sales of Bioconnect's and Aviel's typically lower margin products.

"We are particularly pleased with the improvement in first quarter operating income, as product price increases and cost controls to reduce general and administrative expenses were not yet fully in place until the second quarter commencing February 2006. With second quarter sales off to a good start, we anticipate that our efforts to improve RFI's profitability will contribute to earnings as we enter the seasonally strongest quarters of our fiscal year," said Hill.

At January 31, 2006, RFI reported cash and cash equivalents of $4,664,000, investments in available-for-sale securities of $1,022,000, working capital of $10,989,000, a 17 to 1 current ratio, no long-term debt and stockholders' equity of $11,717,000, or $3.70 per share.

RFI's RF Connectors division designs and distributes radio frequency (RF) coaxial connectors and cable assemblies used for Wi-Fi, PCS, radio, test instruments, computer networks and antenna devices. Aviel Electronics provides custom microwave, and RF Connector solutions to aerospace, OEM and Government agencies. Neulink designs and markets wireless digital data transmission products for industrial monitoring, wide area networks, GPS tracking and locations systems. RFI's Bioconnect operation designs, manufactures and distributes specialized electrical cabling and interconnect products to the medical monitoring market.

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17.03.2006, 14:19

Cray Inc. Reports Selected, Preliminary Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2005 Financial Highlights Company to Delay Filing of Form 10-K Due to Review of Potential Non-Cash Adjustments of up to $3.3 Million to 2004 Financial Results Cray to Host Conferenc

SEATTLE, WA, Mar 17, 2006 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) -- Global supercomputer leader Cray Inc. (NASDAQ: CRAY) today announced that the Company's management, its audit committee and its auditors are reviewing an issue, identified by management, to determine if revenue recognized in 2004 under one of the Company's product development contracts was appropriately recorded. As a consequence, the Company has delayed filing its 2005 Form 10-K until this review is completed.
Although no resolution has been reached yet, the issue currently identified could reduce previously reported 2004 revenue and increase previously reported loss from operations and net loss by up to $3.3 million. There is no impact on the Company's cash or short-term investment position during 2004 or 2005. The identified issue represents approximately 2.2% of the Company's 2004 revenue, 2.3% of its 2004 loss from operations and 1.6% of its 2004 net loss and net loss per share. The issue does not affect the Company's financial results for any period prior to 2004. As currently understood, if an adjustment were required in 2004, the issue would not affect 2005 operating results.

The Company will file a Form 12b-25 with the Securities and Exchange Commission to extend the filing date for its 2005 Form 10-K to March 31, 2006.

Cray also reported preliminary financial highlights for the fourth quarter and full-year ended December 31, 2005. On a preliminary basis, total revenue for the fourth quarter 2005 was approximately $65 million, with a net loss for the quarter of about ($9 million) or ($0.10) per share. For the year ended December 31, 2005, the Company reported revenue of approximately $201 million and a net loss of about ($64 million) or ($0.73) per share.

Financial results for the fourth quarter included the following: a $4.9 million write-down for impairment of core technology, $2 million for restructuring and severance, partially off-set by a $2 million income tax benefit. Additionally, a contract delay associated with a co-funded research and development project negatively affected the quarter by about $2 million. The Company anticipates that the contract will be signed later this year.

Financial results for the fourth quarter also include just over $5 million of expense for depreciation, amortization, and non-cash stock compensation expense.

Operating expenses in the fourth quarter, excluding restructuring, severance and impairment, were about $18 million compared to $16 million in the third quarter of 2005 and $26 million in the second quarter of 2005. Fourth quarter operating expenses were higher sequentially primarily due to the research and development contract delay and the return to full employee pay following the temporary pay reductions instituted during the second half of 2005.

Gross margin for the fourth quarter improved to just over 24 percent compared to 18 percent in the previous quarter. Product margin improvements were driven primarily by increased manufacturing efficiencies and product mix, with the Cray XT3 making up over half of fourth quarter product revenue. Service margin improvements were driven primarily by a combination of expense reduction and a higher than usual mix of professional services.

Cash and short-term investments as of December 31, 2005 were approximately $46 million, up sharply from $23 million reported in the third quarter of 2005. Accounts receivable, however, remained flat with the third quarter at $56 million. Inventory decreased sequentially to about $68 million from $95 million at the end of the third quarter due to product acceptances. To date, the Company has not drawn upon the credit facility put in place in the second quarter of 2005.

Net product bookings for the fourth quarter, though slightly below total product shipments, were quite strong, buoyed by a large order with the United Kingdom's AWE plc. The Company does not expect to recognize revenue from this contract until late 2006.

"Nine months ago we identified and began to act on the key financial and operating priorities we believed necessary to turn the Company around -- during the second half of the year, we began to see positive results," said Peter Ungaro, President and CEO of Cray. "We clearly improved operating results across our key financial measures, while at the same time, securing the majority of outstanding customer acceptances and increasing Cray's market share on a worldwide basis. In 2006, we plan to further advance the Company with continued focus on execution, sales growth and profitability. Though we certainly face many challenges, with the recently announced international wins and a strong outlook for domestic spending, we are off to a strong start."

Outlook

For 2006, Cray anticipates annual revenue will be higher than 2005 levels, likely growing between 5 and 15 percent. The Company expects that the second half of 2006 will be stronger than the first half, with the potential for 60% of product revenue being recognized in the fourth quarter. Cray expects second half 2006 operating income to be around break-even, now reflecting stock compensation expense. In addition, the Company expects to generate earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortization as well as stock compensation and other income/expense items (adjusted EBITDA measure). Results are dependant upon a number of factors, including the timing of certain customer acceptances, government funding and the timing of product upgrades.

Recent Highlights

-- India's National Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecasting ordered a

Cray X1E(TM) system. When installed, the supercomputer will rank as the

subcontinent's most powerful numerical weather prediction system. Cray

also announced the acquisition of a Cray X1E system by India's Institute

for Plasma Research.

-- Cray announced that the United Kingdom's AWE plc awarded Cray with a

$35 million contract, including $9 million of future maintenance, to build

one of the world's most powerful supercomputers. When completed, the Cray

XT3 system will have a peak performance of over 40 teraflops (trillions of

calculations per second).

-- In November, Cray announced the appointment of HPC industry veteran,

Jan Silverman, to the position of Senior Vice President of Corporate

Strategy and Business Development. Cray further strengthened its leadership

team recently with the addition of Linda Howitson, Vice President of Human

Resources; Ken Roselli, Vice President, Controller and Principal Accounting

Officer, and Victor Chynoweth, Vice President and Treasurer.

-- Sandia National Laboratories' "Red Storm" supercomputer, developed

jointly by Cray and Sandia, posted industry-leading performance measures in

the High Performance Computing Challenge (HPCC) PTRANS benchmark, which

measures the communications capability of the system. In November, Sandia

and Cray announced that the system would be expanded to peak performance

exceeding 50 teraflops.

-- The Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) announced that its Cray

X1E system is the fastest operational weather prediction system in the

world. Now in operations, the Cray X1E system at KMA ranked number 16 on

the TOP500 list of supercomputer sites around the world.

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20.03.2006, 14:27

Stockguru.com: Guru Alerts for Monday, March 20, 2006 OGHC, CAMH, ADVC, SEVI.

Dallas, Texas, Mar 20, 2006 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- Stock Guru Alerts for Monday include On The Go Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: OGHC), Cambridge Heart, Inc.(OTCBB: CAMH), Advanced Communications Technologies, Inc.(OTCBB: ADVC), and Systems Evolution, Inc. (OTCBB: SEVI)

On The Go Technologies Group (OTCBB: OGHC) closed down at 6.38%, trading 275,450 shares on Friday.

On The Go Technologies Group is a leading, North American corporation focused on acquiring versatile and profitable companies in the IT sector. By way of its four divisions to date: Value Added Resellers Compuquest and Infinity Technologies, both catering to Fortune 1000 clientele and vendors like HP, Apple, IBM, Extreme Networks and Adobe; Helios|Oceana, a prominent systems integrator in the US and Canadian entertainment and education industries; and Go Motion and Design, the Company's complete in-house multimedia studio, On The Go has established itself as a respected industry competitor. The Company's intention is to maintain sustained growth in the years to come via both continued development in their existing divisions and an aggressive acquisition schedule.

For more information, visit: www.oghc.com or www.otcfn.com/oghc

To be added to On The Go's email list for Company news, please visit: www.onthegohealthcare.com/new_site/inv_pkg_form.htm

Cambridge Heart, Inc.(OTCBB: CAMH) traded as much as 2.74% over open on Friday Cambridge Heart is engaged in the research, development and commercialization of products for the non-invasive diagnosis of cardiac disease. Using innovative technologies, the Company is addressing such key problems in cardiac diagnosis as the identification of those at risk of sudden cardiac arrest. The Company's products incorporate its proprietary technology, Microvolt T-Wave Alternans, and are the only diagnostic tools cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to non-invasively measure microvolt levels of T-wave alternans. The Company, founded in 1990, is based in Bedford, Massachusetts and is traded on the OTCBB under the symbol CAMH. Cambridge Heart can be found on the World Wide Web at www.cambridgeheart.com

Advanced Communications Technologies, Inc.(OTCBB: ADVC) closed down at 9.52%, trading 63,762,779 shares on Friday.

Advanced Communications Technologies is a New York-based public holding company specializing in the technology aftermarket service and supply chain, known as reverse logistics. Its wholly-owned subsidiary and principal operating unit, Encompass Group Affiliates, Inc. acquires and operates businesses that provide computer and electronics repair and end-of-lifecycle services and provides asset distribution and recovery services. Encompass owns Cyber-Test, Inc., an electronic equipment repair company based in Florida that provides board-level repair of technical products to third-party warranty companies, OEMs, national retailers and national office equipment dealers. Service options include advance exchange, depot repair, call center support, parts and warranty management for office equipment, fax machines, printers, scanners, laptop computers, monitors and multi-function units, including high-end consumer electronics such as PDAs and digital cameras. For more information, visit http://www.advancedcomtech.net, or Cyber-Test's website at http://www.equipfix.com

Systems Evolution, Inc. (OTCBB: SEVI) closed down at 29.88%, trading 31,717,677 shares on Friday.

Systems Evolution Inc. ("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.

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20.03.2006, 14:32

Stockguru.com: Guru Alerts for Monday, March 20, 2006 BTYH, GSHF, CRGO, EFSF.

Dallas, Texas, Mar 20, 2006 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- Stock Guru Alerts for Monday include Bad Toys Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB: BTYH), GreenShift Corporation (OTCBB: GSHF), Cargo Connection Logistics Holdings, Inc (OTCBB: CRGO), and e.FoodSafety.com, Inc. (OTCBB: EFSF)

Bad Toys Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB: BTYH) traded as much as 1.11% over open on Friday.

Bad Toys Holdings, Inc, (BTYH), participates in two distinct business segments.

Southland Health Services, Inc.

This division provides medical transportation services, including emergency and non-emergency ambulance services. Our Southland Division operates in over 200 communities within the following seven states: Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Kansas, Tennessee, and Virginia. We operate in excess of 160 ambulances and wheelchair vans and have over 1,100 full and part-time employees. At our current run rate we will transport more than 130,000 patients in this calendar year.

Bad Toys Inc.

This division, Bad Toys, Inc., American Eagle Manufacturing Company and Gambler Motorcycle Company, continues to design, manufacture, distribute, service and sell custom made, Harley Davidson type, V-twin motorcycles from component parts. We also offer premium accessories, parts, customizing items and apparel related to Harley-Davidson motorcycles on-line and directly from our retail and factory outlets. This division participates in Sprint Car Racing products and custom car construction & restoration. The Company also offers brokerage services for custom cars & motorcycles.

For further information, contact Bad Toys Holdings, Inc., Larry N. Lunan, President and Chief Executive Officer, (423) 247-9560 or Al Kau, Investor Relations in California at (888) 795-3166. Further information about the Company may be obtained on its website at www.badtoys.net.

GreenShift Corporation (OTCBB: GSHF) traded as much as 7.24% over open on Friday GreenShift Corporation is 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. Additional information regarding GreenShift Corporation is available online at www.greenshift.com.

Cargo Connection Logistics Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB: CRGO) closed down at 5.88%, trading 25,842,002 shares on Friday.

Cargo Connection Logistics Corp. is a leader in world trade logistics. Headquartered adjacent to JFK International Airport, the company is a transportation logistics provider for shipments importing into and exporting out of the United States, especially through the gateways of Chicago, Ill.; JFK, N.Y.; Miami, Fla. or Atlanta, Ga., with service areas throughout the Unites States and North America. Mid-Coast Management, Inc. is a container freight station specifically designed to handle internationally arriving freight for the major retail suppliers through its CFS facilities in Florida, Georgia, Illinois, New York and Ohio. Since its inception, Mid-Coast Management, Inc. has developed relationships with many retailers and also works with freight forwarders from around the world.

Additional information about Cargo Connection can be obtained at its website http://www.cargocon.com e.FoodSafety.com, Inc (OTCBB: EFSF) closed down at 4.06%, trading 924,176 shares on Friday.

eFoodSafety.com Inc. is dedicated to improving food and health conditions around the world through its innovative technologies. The company's Knock-Out Technologies Ltd. subsidiary has developed an environmentally safe sporicidal product formulated entirely of food-grade components that eradicates anthrax, and a germicidal product, Big 6 Plus - EPA Reg. No. 82723-1, that kills six major bacteria: E-coli, Listeria, Pseudomonas, Salmonella, Staphylococcus, and Streptococcus; and Avian Influenza and Black Mold. The sporicidal product has completed its final efficacy laboratory study requisite for EPA registration. In the study, it eradicated both Clostridium Sporogenes and Bacillus Subtilis with 100% efficacy on both hard and porous surfaces. The company's MedElite Inc. subsidiary distributes clinically proven products to physicians who then prescribe the products for their patients. It is the exclusive U.S. and worldwide distributor of the Talsyn(TM)-CI/bid Scar Cream that has been clinically proven to facilitate and improve the appearance, redness and strength of scars (www.talsyn.com) The company is also is a distributor for Cinnergen(TM), a non-prescription liquid whole food nutritional supplement that promotes healthy glucose metabolism (www.cinnergen.com), and most recently became a distributor for Trimmendous(TM), a weight loss formula focusing on the body's 24-hour metabolic processes.

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20.03.2006, 14:37

Market Pulse Breaking News Alert for Monday, March 20, 2006: MXAM - Maxam and Xcentia Companies Expand Patent Applications! NOTE TO EDITORS: The Following Is an Investment Opinion Being Issued by Market Pulse.

ATLANTA, GA, Mar 20, 2006 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) -- Market Pulse News Alert for this AM, Stocks to Watch are:

Maxam Gold Corporation (OTC: MXAM),
Brocade Communications Systems Inc. (NASDAQ: BRCD),
JDS Uniphase Corp (NASDAQ: JDSU) and
Oracle Corp. (NASDAQ: ORCL)

Investors need to be watching Maxam Gold Corporation (OTC: MXAM) this AM!

Maxam Gold Corporation engages in the acquisition, exploration, and mining of gold and other precious and semi-precious metals. The company was founded in 1974 and its principle property, located south of Gila Bend, Arizona, holds 640 acres of Maxam's and related company's gold claims. Originally developed by Maxam to provide an environmentally preferred alternative to the direct acid leaching method for gold extraction, Maxam's patent-pending extraction process was also found extremely effective at extracting precious metals, base metals and toxic elements contained in the bottom ash and fly-ash by-products of coal combustion. Maxam's selection of Xcentia Mining LLC and Xcentia Energy LLC as a partner in the mining and coal ash process commercialization is a critical step that capitalizes on the vast industry specific experience possessed by Xcentia's management team. The gold and mining sectors have performed extremely well in the last twelve months! This little known company could be the next discovered gem in this industry! MXAM just had excellent news out in a press release before today's opening bell announcing that Maxam and Xcentia companies expand patent applications! This could be great news for investors!
Maxam Gold Corporation (OTC: MXAM) (Maxam) President / CEO Richard G. Steeves is pleased to provide a progress report on current and planned extraction process patent activity.

Immediately following the formation of the Maxam / Xcentia partnership, the original Maxam extraction process patent application was reworked and resubmitted to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, thereby bringing it current with the latest patent office documentation requirements. This first patent focuses on Maxam's original extraction process technology. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has accepted the revised application and patent issuance is pending.

While working with the original Maxam extraction technology at the new Vancouver lab facility, Xcentia has to date identified two additional areas that qualify for additional patents. One patent application has been submitted and the other is in final review.

ABOUT MAXAM GOLD CORPORATION (OTC: MXAM)

Maxam Gold Corporation engages in the acquisition, exploration, and mining of gold and other precious and semi-precious metals. The company was founded in 1974 and its principle property, located south of Gila Bend, Arizona, holds 640 acres of Maxam's and related company's gold claims. Originally developed by Maxam to provide an environmentally preferred alternative to the direct acid leaching method for gold extraction, Maxam's patent-pending extraction process was also found extremely effective at extracting precious metals, base metals and toxic elements contained in the bottom ash and fly-ash by-products of coal combustion. Maxam's selection of Xcentia Mining LLC and Xcentia Energy LLC as a partner in the mining and coal ash process commercialization is a critical step that capitalizes on the vast industry specific experience possessed by Xcentia's management team.

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20.03.2006, 14:51

20.03.2006 14:43
US Vorbörse mit freundlicher Tendenz

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20.03.2006, 14:54

20.03.2006 14:50
Aktien NYSE/NASDAQ Ausblick: Gut behauptet - Warten auf Bernanke
Die US-Börsen <INDU.IND> dürften am Montag gut behauptet in den Handel starten. Händler verwiesen auf positive Vorgaben der anderen Weltbörsen, die die Stimmung bei dünner Nachrichtenlage aufhellten. Investoren warteten auf eine Rede des neuen US-Nontenbankpräsidenten Ben Bernanke, von der sie sich in der Nacht Signale zur künftigen Zinspolitik der USA erhofften. Unterdessen sei die Agenda auf Unternehmens- und Konjunkturseite relativ dünn gefüllt. Oracle <ORCL.NAS> veröffentlicht nach Börsenschluss Quartalszahlen, zudem werden die Frühindikatoren Februar um 16.00 Uhr erwartet.

Der Future auf den S&P-500-Index <INX.IND> gewann gegen 14.35 Uhr 0,17 Prozent auf 1.319,70 Punkte. Am Freitag hatte der marktbreite Index 0,15 Prozent auf 1.307,25 Zähler gewonnen. Der Future auf den NASDAQ 100 <NDX.X.IND> lag mit plus 0,35 Prozent bei 1.710,50 Punkten. Der technologielastige Auswahlindex war zum Wochenende um 0,39 Prozent auf 1.685,66 Zähler gestiegen.

Pfizer-Titel <PFE.NYS> stehen im Fokus. Reckitt Benckiser <RB..ISE> erwägt der britischen "Sunday Times" zufolge ein 6 Milliarden Pfund schweres Angebot für das Geschäft der Amerikaner mit verschreibungsfreien Arzneien (OTC). Die Briten hätten die Investmentbank Merrill Lynch als Berater für ein mögliches Angebot eingeschaltet. Die Hausbank Credit Suisse solle unterdessen die Finanzierung sichern. Der US-Pharmakonzern Pfizer hatte seine OTC-Sparte zur Disposition gestellt und hofft auf Angebote um 10 Milliarden Dollar. Das Reckitt-Benckiser-Angebot läge bei knapp 10,54 Milliarden Dollar.

Colgate-Palmolive <CL.NYS> sieht sich unterdessen "sehr, sehr aggressiv" nach Zukaufmöglichkeiten um, hatte zum Ende Präsident Ian Cook in der Vorwoche gesagt. Entsprechend gebe es weiter hohe Fusionsfantasie im Aktienmarkt, betonten Börsianer. Der Pfizer-Wettbewerber Merck & Co <MRK.NYS> <MCC.FSE> (Nachrichten/Aktienkurs) dürfte unterdessen eine Kooperation mit Neuromed Pharmaceuticals für die Entwicklung von Schmerzmitteln bekannt geben, berichtet die "New York Times".

General Motors (GM) <GM.NYS> und der in einem Insolvenzverfahren stehende größte US-Autozulieferer Delphi Corporation <DPH.NYS> stehen kurz vor einer Einigung mit der Gewerkschaft der Automobilarbeiter UAW über Frühruhestandsanreize für zehntausende von Arbeitern. Dies hatte die US-Wirtschaftsagentur "Bloomberg" am Samstag berichtet. Eine Vereinbarung könne bald angekündigt werden. Damit käme man einen Schritt weiter, um einen angedrohten Streik bei Delphi zu vermeiden, der GM nach Analystenangaben in die Insolvenz treiben könnte. "Die Gespräche sind konstruktiv und es werden Fortschritte gemacht", erklärte ein Gewerkschaftssprecher Bloomberg. GM und Delphi nahmen keine Stellung.

Analystenstimmen könnten auch einige Einzelwerte bewegen: Die Analysten von Lehman Brothers haben die Einschätzung für Dell Computer <DELL.NAS> <DLCA.FSE> (Nachrichten/Aktienkurs) mit "Overweight" bestätigt. Das Kursziel liege weiterhin bei 36 US-Dollar, hieß es in einer Studie vom Montag. Die Gewinnschätzungen für 2006 wurden allerdings von bislang 1,78 Dollar je Aktie auf 1,56 Dollar reduziert./fat/ag

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20.03.2006, 14:59

Stockguru.com: Guru Alerts for Monday, March 20, 2006 TTSR, DMOI, FEEC, CNES.

Dallas, Texas, Mar 20, 2006 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- Stock Guru Alerts for Monday include Tactical Solutions Partners, Inc. (OTC:TTSR), Diamond I, Inc. (OTCBB: DMOI), Far East Energy Corporation (OTCBB: FEEC),and ConectiSys Corporation (OTCBB: CNES)

Tactical Solutions Partners, Inc. (OTC:TTSR) remained unchanged at 1.65 per share, trading 17,950 shares on Friday.

Partners, Inc is an emerging provider of hardware, software, training, and consulting services to the first responder, law enforcement, and anti-terrorism markets through its two divisions: TSPI Law Enforcement Options Group; and TSPI Anti-Terrorism Option Group.

Diamond I, Inc. (OTCBB: DMOI) traded as much as 22.11% over open on Friday Diamond I, Inc. is a development-stage company that develops wireless gaming products, including a hand-held Wi-Fi-based gaming system for on-premises use by casinos/resorts, known as "WifiCasino GS Concierge and Gaming System"(TM). The term "Wi-Fi" (wireless fidelity) refers to an industry standard for wireless equipment that meets published 802.11(x) standards. Wi-Fi equipment operates in unlicensed spectra, such as 2.4 and 5.8 Ghz.

With the passage of Nevada Law AB471, which authorizes the use of mobile communication devices for gaming in public areas in Nevada casinos, Diamond I seeks to secure a Las Vegas hotel/casino to serve as the demonstration site for its WifiCasino GS, in conjunction with its application for a gaming license in Nevada. To that end, in a letter of intent, The Palms Resort and Casino has agreed to continue to develop a working relationship relating to Diamond I's WifiCasino GS and, assuming Diamond I continues to meet certain standards, The Palms stated that it intends to pursue an opportunity with Diamond I. Diamond I continues to seek venues in which to establish its WifiCasino GS system, including other U.S. casinos and horse and dog racing facilities. Diamond I has had preliminary discussions with certain owners of cruise ships, certain owners of horse racing facilities in the United States and dog and horse racing facilities outside the United States.

Far East Energy Corporation (OTCBB: FEEC) traded as much as 3.94% over open on Friday.

Based in Houston, Texas, with offices in Beijing, Kunming and Taiyuan City, China, Far East Energy Corporation is focused on the acquisition of, and exploration for, coalbed methane through its agreements with ConocoPhillips and China United Coalbed Methane Company (CUCBM).

ConectiSys Corporation (OTCBB: CNES) remained unchanged at .001 per share, trading 286,329,264 shares on Friday.

ConectiSys desires to be a leading nationwide provider of Wireless Commercial Telecommunications. The Company is specifically targeting the "Automatic Meter Reading" (AMR) market for the Electrical Utility Industry. Their products and services were designed to satisfy the needs of a newfound deregulated energy market.

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20.03.2006, 15:09

Schering-Plough and PTC Therapeutics Announce Collaboration for Development of PTC's Preclinical Hepatitis C Compounds

KENILWORTH, N.J., and SOUTH PLAINFIELD, N.J., March 20, 2006 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Schering-Plough Corporation (NYSE: SGP) and PTC Therapeutics, Inc. (PTC) today announced that they have entered into an exclusive collaboration and licensing agreement for the development of PTC's preclinical compounds for the oral treatment of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection and other viral diseases. PTC's small molecules are designed to inhibit the HCV Internal Ribosome Entry Site (IRES) mediated production of viral proteins. The IRES is highly conserved among all HCV genotypes and is required for the expression of all viral proteins involved in replication of the hepatitis C virus.
PTC identified the compounds in its HCV program through the company's proprietary Gene Expression Modulation by Small-molecules (GEMS) technology.

"The goal of this alliance is to develop new oral therapies to improve treatment for patients with hepatitis C, one of the most serious and common blood borne infections in the world," said Catherine D. Strader, Ph.D., executive vice president, discovery research, Schering-Plough Research Institute. "Schering-Plough is continuing its leadership in hepatitis C through internal research programs and strategic collaborations with innovative companies such as PTC, with a focus on developing targeted viral inhibitors," she said.

"We are delighted to enter into this collaboration with Schering-Plough, as our teams share a commitment to develop new HCV therapies that will benefit patients," said Stuart Peltz, president & CEO of PTC Therapeutics. "Schering-Plough's expertise in the research and development of antiviral therapies and its global hepatitis franchise affords PTC the opportunity to realize the full potential of our IRES inhibitors. This collaboration provides additional validation for the GEMS technology and nicely complements our strategy as we advance internally the development of our clinical programs."

Under the terms of the agreement, PTC and Schering-Plough will conduct a joint research program, and Schering-Plough will be responsible for development and commercialization efforts worldwide. Schering-Plough will make an upfront payment to PTC of $12 million and provide funding for PTC's research efforts. Additionally, PTC can earn milestone payments if specific development, regulatory and commercial goals are achieved. Total payments to PTC could exceed $200 million. Schering-Plough will receive exclusive worldwide commercialization rights for any approved products and pay PTC royalties on worldwide net sales.

PTC's proprietary Gene Expression Modulation by Small-molecules (GEMS) technology exploits the regulatory mechanisms found in the untranslated regions of messenger RNA for the identification of small molecule drugs that can treat diseases by selectively increasing or decreasing the expression of key proteins.

Chronic hepatitis C is estimated to affect more than 10 million people in major world markets, including in Canada, Europe and the United States. It is a leading cause of chronic liver disease and one of the most common reasons for liver transplant.

PTC Therapeutics is a privately-held biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of small-molecule drugs targeting post-transcriptional control mechanisms. Post-transcriptional control processes are the sequence of events in the cell that ultimately regulate the rate and timing of all protein production. PTC discovers and develops small-molecule drugs that alter these processes by selectively modulating how RNA is used to produce proteins. This approach enables PTC to advance its drug discovery programs rapidly from targets to preclinical and clinical drug candidates, building a pipeline across multiple therapeutic areas including genetic disorders, oncology and infectious diseases.

Schering-Plough is a global science-based health care company with leading prescription, consumer and animal health products. Through internal research and collaborations with partners, Schering-Plough discovers, develops, manufactures and markets advanced drug therapies to meet important medical needs. Schering-Plough's vision is to earn the trust of the physicians, patients and customers served by its more than 32,000 people around the world. The company is based in Kenilworth, N.J., and its Web site is http://www.schering-plough.com.

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20.03.2006, 15:27

Google Set for Move Higher from DonHarrold.net

SHREVEPORT, La., Mar 20, 2006 (PRIMEZONE via COMTEX) -- Don Harrold (IARD #119079, www.donharrold.net), rates Apple Computer (Nasdaq: AAPL), Google (Nasdaq: GOOG), Broadcom (Nasdaq: BRCM), and Tyco (NYSE:TYC) DonHarrold.net provides unbiased stock ratings from registered investment advisors. DonHarrold.net offers subscription services for Swing traders, Day traders and Penny Stock Traders. DonHarrold.net issues daily market commentary and features a members' area with detailed information on over 12,000 stocks.
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Google (Nasdaq: GOOG) -- Weak Buy

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Tyco International Ltd /BER/ (NYSE:TYC) -- WEAK BUY

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21.03.2006, 13:14

Genesis Equity Partners Acquires Interest in Chinese Pharmaceutical Company Popular Hypertension Drug Leads Array of Effective Medications

BOCA RATON, Fla., Mar 21, 2006 (PRIMEZONE via COMTEX) -- Genesis Technology Group, Inc. (OTCBB: GTEC) announced that its subsidiary, Genesis Equity Partners, LLC, signed a contract with the Liang Fang Pharmaceuticals, Ltd., one of China's most respected and innovative drug development, medical device, and retail drug store enterprises.
Liang Fang reportedly grossed over $15.8 million in revenues, almost $ 2.6 million in net profits in 2005, plus net assets exceeding $ 7.5 million. For the past three fiscal years combined, Liang Fang's revenues exceeded a total of $ 31.2 million. Based on its first quarter sales for 2006, the Beijing-based manufacturer, which also has 10 retail outlets, forecasts an increase to over $20 million in revenues this year. Genesis Equity Partners will receive a significant equity position in Liang Fang and ongoing consulting fees for coordination and oversight of its U.S. business activities.

Among Liang Fang's best selling products, Valsartan Capsules are a medicine for primary hypertension or high blood pressure. Valsartan first came to market in America in 1996, known as Diovan. The Novartis AG version of the Diovan product generated almost 17 percent of that company's 2004 revenues from branded pharmaceuticals. Novartis predicted the drug might be its first to generate annual revenues of more than $5 billion.

Dr. Liu Zhongyi, CEO of Liang Fang, commented: "In July 2001, the National Drug Administration authorized Liang Fang for the production of Valsartan. With increased production and marketing, we believe that it should dominate the Chinese market, where over nine percent of the population suffers from high blood pressure.

"Valsartan is just one example of the important and successful array of drugs that Liang Fang has acquired or developed and marketed over the years. Liang Fang intends to become a global brand, although the market in China is large enough to sustain our growth rate at over 40% annually. We realize that Western marketing is often the key to such success, and we intend to capitalize on Genesis's expertise and network in China, Latin America, and the United States.

"We selected Genesis because of its long history of success and expertise in China. We carefully studied its GEP merger and acquisition program, and believe that Liang Fang can flourish globally. In our evaluation, we also reviewed the performance of another Genesis Chinese client, SunWin Neutraceuticals (OTCBB: SUWN), and we are confident that Liang Fang could exceed its success, as a U.S. publicly traded company," concluded Dr. Liu.

Dr. Shaohua Tan, the Genesis Director who negotiated the Liang Fang contract, added: "We are enthused to add Liang Fang to the list of GEP clients. This month, Messrs. Wolfson and Clinton joined me in inspecting the world-class Liang Fang manufacturing plant and two of its Beijing retail stores. The Company's management, facilities and obvious growth potential impressed us immensely.

"Last month, we announced that Gold Horse International became the newest member of our innovative merger and acquisition program. Its market sector, construction and real estate development, ranks among the most active in China. Now, with Liang Fang, we are entering the health care and pharmaceutical arena, perhaps the fastest growing industry worldwide."

Annual Shareholders Meeting scheduled on Friday, May 19, 2006, at 1 o'clock P.M. at the China World Hotel in Beijing, China, located at No. 1 Jianguomenwai Avenue; telephone (8610) 6505-2266, facsimile (8610) 6505-0828, email cwh@shangri-la.com and website http://www.shangri-la.com.

About Liang Fang Pharmaceuticals, Limited

Liang Fang Pharmaceuticals, Ltd. is a large comprehensive enterprise which deals in an integration of the production, trade and retailing of pharmaceuticals. It possesses the most advanced pharmaceutical-making equipment now in China, workshops authenticated by the National GMP, a number of first-rate medicines and other types of medicines produced solely in this corporation, and a large group of high-tech personnel. Liang Fang covers a business and office area of 2,000 square meters and a storehouse of 1,000 square meters. Altogether there are four organs attached to this corporation handling respectively the scientific research on new medicine, the production, wholesale and retail of medicine.

About Genesis Technology Group, Inc.

Genesis Technology Group, Inc. 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. The Company has offices in the United States and China. A 75% owned subsidiary of Genesis, Genesis Equity Capital, LLC assists Chinese and Western companies in formulating strategies to increase equity value, while targeting Western stock exchanges as a source of capital and shareholder support. The core strength of GEP management is creating a first rate plan to create investor awareness and bring in long-term individual and institutional investors. GEP should create liquidity in the stock and gain investor awareness by using tested channels of communications by cogently articulating the companies' stories. GEP has built successful channels with expertise in screening and selecting Chinese companies that possess solid business histories and professional management, and North American public companies and shells that possess a shareholder base and a history of auditing and filing, as required by the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission. For more information, visit www.genesis-technology.net.

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21.03.2006, 13:29

WorldHeart Announces 2005 Financial Results 22% Year Over Year Revenue Growth; Important Product Development Milestones Achieved

OAKLAND, Calif., Mar 21, 2006 (Canada NewsWire via COMTEX) -- World Heart Corporation (Nasdaq: WHRT; TSX: WHT), a global technology leader in mechanical circulatory support systems, today reported its fourth quarter and full year 2005 financial results, including recent milestones and highlights from the year.
Summary Financial Results

For the fourth quarter of 2005, the Company recorded quarterly revenues of $3.63 million, which is an increase of approximately $0.65 million, or 22%, over revenues of $2.98 million in the 2004 fourth quarter and an increase of $1.48 million, or 69%, over revenues of $2.15 million in the third quarter of 2005. During the 2005 fourth quarter, WorldHeart recognized revenue on 41 Novacor(R) LVAS implant kits, compared with 34 implant kits during the last quarter in 2004 and kit sales of 23 and 22 in the second and third quarters of 2005, respectively. The net loss applicable to common shareholders, which included a significant non-cash goodwill impairment charge of $17.2 million detailed below, was $22.0 million in the 2005 fourth quarter, compared with $6.3 million in the last quarter of 2004.

For the year ended December 31, 2005, WorldHeart generated revenues of $11.65 million, which represents an increase of $2.07 million, or 22%, over the previous fiscal year. Both revenue recognized on implant kits and peripheral product sales increased in 2005. In addition, the average price per implant kit sold was higher in 2005.

The net loss applicable to common shareholders was $58.7 million, or $1.76 per share, for 2005, including significant non-cash charges of approximately $41.2 million due to: the $17.2 million goodwill impairment charge in the fourth quarter associated with the purchase of the Novacor Division of Edwards Lifesciences by WorldHeart in 2000, the $18.1 million write-off of in-process research and development costs associated with the MedQuest acquisition in the third quarter and a $5.9 million warrant exchange charge due to a reduction in the exercise price of certain warrants exercised during the third quarter. This compares with the net loss applicable to common shareholders of $26.1 million, or $1.70 per share, for 2004.

WorldHeart ended 2005 with cash and cash equivalents of $10.7 million. The Company is actively exploring various financing alternatives, including equity financings and corporate collaborations. Management continues to control spending and manage its working capital to preserve cash, and has realigned resources toward development of its next-generation products.

Selling, general and administration expenses for 2005 were $ 12.04 million compared with $13.36 million for 2004 representing a decrease of $1.32 million, or 10%. The decrease was primarily due to a reduction of $1.1 million in general and administrative expenses resulting mainly from cost savings associated with the consolidation of the Ottawa, Canada operations into the Oakland, California facility.

Research and development expenses for 2005 were $7.39 million compared with $5.84 million for 2004. The increase was due primarily to the acquisition of MedQuest Products, Inc. completed in July 2005.

"WorldHeart's strategy is to provide the most reliable, long-term pulsatile and rotary VADs and services to the broadest patient population of worldwide heart failure patients," said Jal S. Jassawalla, WorldHeart's President and Chief Executive Officer. "We have made great strides in product development by starting the feasibility clinical trial of the rotary VAD, accelerating development of the pulsatile Novacor II, increasing the number of clinical centers for Novacor LVAS and the increasing enrollment rate in the RELIANT trial. We continue to focus on the development of long-term VAD support, or Destination Therapy, which represents the most significant need and growth opportunity in our field."

Key Recent and 2005 Milestones

-- On March 8, 2006 the first human implant of the WorldHeart rotary VAD

was successfully completed at St. Luke's Hospital, Thessaloniki,

Greece. This marks the start of the European feasibility clinical

trial of WorldHeart's rotary VAD, which is expected to be completed in

2006. This advanced, next-generation VAD is the only bearingless,

fully magnetically levitated, implantable centrifugal rotary pump in

clinical trials. It is designed for the Destination Therapy market, as

well as the Bridge-to-Recovery and Bridge-to-Transplant markets. Its

design eliminates wear mechanisms within the VAD and is expected to

provide improved blood compatibility. A domestic clinical trial is

expected to begin by late 2006 or early 2007.

-- Five new clinical centers were added in the fourth quarter of 2005, for

a total of eight new centers in 2005. WorldHeart has now more than

doubled its implanting centers in North America in the last two years.

-- Twenty-one centers are now participating in the Novacor(R) LVAS RELIANT

trial. To date, 33 patients have been enrolled at 11 centers. The

rate of patient enrollment is increasing and is expected to accelerate

as new centers complete the requisite administrative and training

process. WorldHeart is pursuing options to broaden the currently

restrictive inclusion criteria for this trial, which could provide a

further increase in patient recruitment rates.

-- In July 2005, WorldHeart announced the successful first animal implant

of its Novacor II, next-generation pulsatile VAD, by Dr. Philip E.

Oyer, Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Stanford University School

of Medicine. The Novacor II LVAS builds on proven Novacor LVAS

technology.

A live webcast beginning at 11:00 a.m. EST (8:00 a.m. PST) this morning, will be hosted by Jal S. Jassawalla, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Richard Juelis, Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer. The webcast can be accessed through the Company's home page, www.worldheart.com, by clicking on the "Webcasts" link under News & Events. The teleconference can be accessed domestically by dialing 877-707-9628 and internationally by dialing 785-832-1508 ten to fifteen minutes prior to the beginning of the presentation. A replay of the conference call will be available through March 23, 2006, starting at 1:00 p.m. EST (10:00 a.m. PST) on March 21, 2006. The recording can be accessed at 800-938-0997. No passcode is required.

About World Heart Corporation

World Heart Corporation is a global technology leader in mechanical circulatory support systems headquartered in Oakland, California, USA with additional facilities in Salt Lake City, Utah and in Heesch, Netherlands. WorldHeart's registered office is Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

WorldHeart is dedicated to working with physicians to provide reliable, long-term mechanical circulatory support products and services to the broadest patient population through technology, leadership and innovation.

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21.03.2006, 13:42

TwinTrader.com: Twin Trader Alerts for Tuesday, March 21, 2006 TLST, ADVC, SLGLF, PTSC.

Dallas, Texas, Mar 21, 2006 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- Twin Trader Alerts for Tuesday include Telesis Technology Corporation (OTC:TLST), Advanced Communications Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: ADVC), Silverado Gold Mines, Ltd (OTCBB: SLGLF), and Patriot Scientific Corporation (OTCBB: PTSC)

Telesis Technology Corporation (OTC:TLST) remained unchanged at .80 per share, trading 1,400 shares on Monday.

Telesis Technology Corporation is a diversified Aerospace and Defense Contractor. Telesis Technology Corporation has several operating divisions with main locations in Nebraska and Florida. Company information can be obtained at http://www.telesistechnology.com

Advanced Communications Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: ADVC) traded as much as 15.79% over open on Monday.

Advanced Communications Technologies is a New York-based public holding company specializing in the technology aftermarket service and supply chain, known as reverse logistics. Its wholly-owned subsidiary and principal operating unit, Encompass Group Affiliates, Inc. acquires and operates businesses that provide computer and electronics repair and end-of-lifecycle services and provides asset distribution and recovery services. Encompass owns Cyber-Test, Inc., an electronic equipment repair company based in Florida that provides board-level repair of technical products to third-party warranty companies, OEMs, national retailers and national office equipment dealers. Service options include advance exchange, depot repair, call center support, parts and warranty management for office equipment, fax machines, printers, scanners, laptop computers, monitors and multi-function units, including high-end consumer electronics such as PDAs and digital cameras. For more information, visit http://www.advancedcomtech.net, or Cyber-Test's website at http://www.equipfix.com

Silverado Gold Mines, Ltd. (OTCBB: SLGLF) traded as much as 1.92% over open on Monday.

Silverado has been exploring, developing and test mining gold deposits in central Alaska since 1978. The Company uses its varied technical skills to acquire, assess and develop gold deposits with the intention of conducting mining operations on worthy targets. From time to time partnerships or options are negotiated with other companies to assist in exploration of large areas of prospective property.

Silverado is also working on the development of a coal-based alternative fuel. The fuel would substitute for oil in the generation of electricity and industrial heat.

The Company is currently focusing on the Nolan Placer and Lode Gold Project north of Fairbanks.

Patriot Scientific Corporation (OTCBB: PTSC) closed down at 1.23%, trading 4,587,917 shares on Monday.

Patriot Scientific (OTC Bulletin Board: PTSC.OB - News) has emerged as an effective and dynamic intellectual property company, developing and marketing innovative and proprietary semiconductor technologies. The company's portfolio of proprietary designs encompasses what is believed to be fundamental ultra-low-power array microprocessor technology, as well as pending patents designed to protect Patriot's proprietary technology and architecture. Detailed information about Patriot Scientific can be found on the website www.ptsc.com

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21.03.2006, 13:45

TalkingStocks.com: Talking Stocks Alerts for Tuesday, March 21, 2006 HYBT, GWGO, CYGX, FRPT.

Dallas, Texas, Mar 21, 2006 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- Talking Stocks Alerts for Tuesday include Hybrid Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: HYBT), Great West Gold, Inc. (OTCBB: GWGO), CytoGenix, Inc. (OTCBB: CYGX), and Force Protection, Inc (OTCBB: FRPT)

Hybrid Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: HYBT) closed down at 12.58%, trading 622,516 shares on Monday.

Hybrid Technologies, Inc., (NASD OTCBB: HYBT) was incorporated in Nevada in 2000 and is a development stage technology company that is focusing its resources and efforts on the development and marketing of electric powered vehicles, products, commercial and residential properties. Hybrid has four wholly owned subsidiaries: Global Hybrid Corporation, R-Electric Car Company and Solium Power Corporation. Everything from scooters, bicycles, mopeds, motorcycles, watercraft, lawn and garden equipment, cars and homes are successfully being converted to zero emission, Lithium Ion powered vehicles and facilities.

Hybrid Technologies, Inc. holds the licensing agreements for all of Global Hybrid's product development other than 4-wheeled vehicles, the R-Electric Car Company product development for all four-wheeled vehicles and Solium Power's Lithium/Solar power system technology for residential and commercial properties

Great West Gold, Inc. (OTCBB: GWGO) closed down at 9.09%, trading 289,175,100 shares on Monday.

Great West Gold, Inc., www.greatwestgold.com, is a gold mining exploration stage company, engaged in the acquisition and exploration of mining properties in the United States. Great West Gold, Inc. has disposed of each if its five Gold Mining Exploration interests to five new Gold Mining Exploration Companies. Great West Gold, Inc, has disposed of 49% of each of its interests in these five new Mining Exploration Companies to five new Public Companies in the United Kingdom and is distributing all of its direct shareholdings in those new United Kingdom Public Companies to Great West Gold, Inc. shareholders. Each of the five United Kingdom Public companies will be immediately admitting their Ordinary Shares for trading on a "third tier" market in the United Kingdom, obtaining an immediate dual listing on the OTC Pink Sheets Market as a " Foreign Issuer" and instituting an Level I American Depositary Receipt ("ADR") Programme. The new Rules and Regulations of the OTC Pink Sheets Market permit the immediate admission of Ordinary Shares and ADR's of "Foreign Issuers" to its Market through an "Unsolicited Trade". Great West Gold, Inc. will continue to hold interests in the five Gold Mining Exploration companies through its 71.43% shareholding in Western Diversified Mining Resources, Inc.

CytoGenix, Inc. (OTCBB: CYGX) traded as much as 3.88% over open on Monday CytoGenix, Inc. is a Houston-based biopharmaceutical company that develops and markets innovative products and services based on its proprietary ssDNA expression technology. The company has developed a breakthrough synthetic process for large-scale production of high purity DNA at a fraction of the cost of traditional fermentation methods. CytoGenix currently has one issued US patent and 41 international or US pending patent applications claiming methods and materials in connection with this platform technology.

Force Protection, Inc. (OTCBB: FRPT) traded as much as 4.79% over open on Monday Force Protection, Inc. manufactures ballistic- and mine-protected vehicles through its wholly owned subsidiary. These specialty vehicles are protected against landmines, hostile fire, and Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs, commonly referred to as roadside bombs). Force Protection's mine and ballistic protection technology is among the most advanced in the world. The vehicles are manufactured outside Charleston, S.C.

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21.03.2006, 13:49

TalkingStocks.com: Talking Stocks Alerts for Tuesday, March 21, 2006 MMTV, EDNE, ARSC, CRGO.

Dallas, Texas, Mar 21, 2006 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- Talking Stocks Alerts for Tuesday include Medical Media Television, Inc. (OTCBB: MMTV), Eden Energy Corporation (OTCBB: EDNE), American Security Resources Corporation (OTCBB: ARSC), and Cargo Connection Logistics Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB: CRGO)

Medical Media Television, Inc. (OTCBB: MMTV) closed down at 68.89%, trading 1,991,869 shares on Monday.

Medical Media currently has two operating networks: PetCARE Television Network, Inc. ("PetCARE TV") directed by its President, Bernard J. Kouma, and African American Medical Network, Inc. ("African American Medical Network") directed by its President, Robert Cambridge. Medical Media's third network, KidCARE Television Medical Network, Inc. ("KidCARE TV") will be launched in 2006. PetCARE TV's veterinary programming is currently aired in practices across the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico, and Australia where it is viewed by over 4 million pet owners each month. African American Medical Network's patient education programming will be viewed by the patients of the more than 15,000 doctors who serve the majority of the 35 million U.S. African Americans. KidCARE TV's pediatric network will be targeted to the audience of approximately 16,000,000 parents of patients of more than 45,000 pediatricians. Medical Media plans to launch similar place-based media networks in the areas of obstetrics/gynecology and dermatology, with programming specific to each specialty.

Eden Energy Corporation (OTCBB: EDNE) closed down at 5.30%, trading 244,373 shares on Monday.

Eden Energy has acquired 211,000 acres near Ely Nevada. This acreage encompasses the Noah Oil Prospect, a giant 53-mile long, seven mile wide linear anticline. It lies 15 miles to the southeast of the Blackburn oil field and 60 miles north of the Railroad Valley oilfield. At the Railroad Valley field one well, the Grant Canyon #4 produced over 4,000 Bopd for 15 years and was one of the most prolific onshore wells in US history.

American Security Resources Corporation (OTCBB: ARSC) traded as much as 25.00% over open on Monday.

American Security Resources Corporation, "ARSC" is a holding company acquiring and developing technologies that will advance the development of alternative energies. ARSC, through its Hydra Fuel Cell Corporation subsidiary, is developing high efficiency, mass producible hydrogen fuel cells.

For more information, please see: www.americansecurityresources.com

Cargo Connection Logistics Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB: CRGO) traded as much as 7.29% over open on Monday.

Cargo Connection Logistics Corp. is a leader in world trade logistics. Headquartered adjacent to JFK International Airport, the company is a transportation logistics provider for shipments importing into and exporting out of the United States, especially through the gateways of Chicago, Ill.; JFK, N.Y.; Miami, Fla. or Atlanta, Ga., with service areas throughout the Unites States and North America. Mid-Coast Management, Inc. is a container freight station specifically designed to handle internationally arriving freight for the major retail suppliers through its CFS facilities in Florida, Georgia, Illinois, New York and Ohio. Since its inception, Mid-Coast Management, Inc. has developed relationships with many retailers and also works with freight forwarders from around the world.

Additional information about Cargo Connection can be obtained at its website http://www.cargocon.com

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21.03.2006, 13:53

TalkingStocks.com: Talking Stocks Alerts for Tuesday, March 21, 2006 GSPG, SUWN, CWLC, HBSC.

Dallas, Texas, Mar 21, 2006 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- Talking Stocks Alerts for Tuesday include GoldSpring, Inc. (OTCBB: GSPG), Sunwin International Neutraceuticals, Inc. (OTCBB: SUWN), China Wireless Communications, Inc (OTCBB: CWLC), and Human BioSystems (OTCBB: HBSC)

GoldSpring, Inc. (OTCBB: GSPG) closed down at .62%, trading 15,683,210 shares on Monday.

GoldSpring, Inc. is an emerging North American precious metals mining company, which was formed in June 2003. In the Company's relatively short history, it has brought a gold and silver project into production, established a solid footprint around its operations in northern Nevada, and acquired mineral rights in Canada. GoldSpring plans to build on this success through the acquisition of mineral properties in North America that can be efficiently put into near-term production. The Company's objectives are to increase reserves, increase production and increase cash flow to maximize return for its shareholders

Sunwin International Neutraceuticals, Inc. (OTCBB: SUWN) closed down at 3.33%, trading 442,129 shares on Monday.

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

China Wireless Communications, Inc. (OTCBB: CWLC) traded as much as 14.65% over open on Monday.

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.

Human BioSystems (OTCBB: HBSC) traded as much as 32.08% over open on Monday Human BioSystems, Inc., a development stage company, focuses primarily on preservation solutions for biological materials, principally for blood platelets and donor organs. The company is developing technologies for preserving platelets, red blood cells, heart valves, and tissue, as well as organs, including kidney, hearts, livers, and lungs. Its technologies would extend the shelf life and improve the quality of blood platelets and other biological material. The company's target customers include blood banks, hospitals, clinics, and similar organizations. It operates in the United States and Russia. Human BioSystems was formed in 1998 as HyperBaric Systems and changed its name to Human BioSystems, Inc. in 2002.

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21.03.2006, 14:04

TalkingStocks.com: Talking Stocks Alerts for Tuesday, March 21, 2006 NNPP, NEOM, XDSL, PWTC.

Dallas, Texas, Mar 21, 2006 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- Talking Stocks Alerts for Tuesday include Nano-Proprietary, Inc. (OTCBB: NNPP), NeoMedia Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: NEOM), mPhase Technologies, Inc (OTCBB: XDSL), and Power Technology, Inc. (OTCBB: PWTC)

Nano-Proprietary, Inc. (OTCBB: NNPP) closed down at .85%, trading 411,991 shares on Monday.

Nano-Proprietary, Inc. is a holding company consisting of two wholly-owned operating subsidiaries. Applied Nanotech Inc. is a premier research and commercialization organization dedicated to developing applications for nanotechnology with an extremely strong position in the field of electron emission applications from carbon film/nanotubes, sensors, functionalized nanomaterials, and nanoelectronics. Electronic Billboard Technology, Inc. (EBT) possesses technology related to electronic digitized sign technology. The Companies have over 200 patents or patent applications pending. Nano- Proprietary's business model is to license its technology to partners that will manufacture and distribute products using the technology. Nano- Proprietary's website is http://www.nano-proprietary.com NeoMedia Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: NEOM) traded as much as .57% over open on Monday.

NeoMedia Technologies, Inc. (www.NEOM.com) is a developer and international marketer of software and patented technologies, including PaperClick for Camera Phones(TM), PaperClick and the PaperClick Mobile Go-Window(TM), which link products, print and physical objects directly to targeted online data. NeoMedia also offers expertise in homeland security and e-authentication applications, and its Systems Integration Group specializes in providing expert-based IT consulting, hardware, and software solutions.

mPhase Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: XDSL) traded as much as 3.48% over open on Monday.

mPhase Technologies Inc. (OTC: XDSL - News) develops and commercializes next-generation telecommunications and nanotechnology solutions, delivering novel systems to the marketplace that advance functionality and reduce costs. The company, awarded the 2005 Frost & Sullivan Excellence in Technology Award and the Nano 50 Award from NASA Nanotech Briefs, is bringing nanotechnology out of the laboratory and into the market with a planned innovative long life power cell. Additionally, the company is working on prototype ultra-sensitive magnetometers that promise up to a 1,000-fold increase in sensitivity as compared with available uncooled sensors. More information is available at the mPhase Web site at www.mPhaseTech.com.

Power Technology, Inc. (OTCBB: PWTC) traded as much as 27.00% over open on Monday.

Power Technology, Inc. is a Research and Development Company engaged in activities regarding alternative battery technology using materials with up to 50% less weight and significantly less lead content than conventional batteries. The Company is in the early stages of commercializing its technology, and has designed equipment and systems to manufacture its patent pending batteries.

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21.03.2006, 14:08

TalkingStocks.com: Talking Stocks Alerts for Tuesday, March 21, 2006 SDRG, PCFG, ADOT, JAVO.

Dallas, Texas, Mar 21, 2006 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- Talking Stocks Alerts for Tuesday include Silver Dragon Resources, Inc. (OTCBB: SDRG), Pacific Gold Corporation (OTCBB: PCFG), Advanced Optics Electronics, Inc (OTCBB: ADOT), and Javo Beverage Company, Inc. (OTCBB: JAVO)

Silver Dragon Resources, Inc. (OTCBB: SDRG) closed down at 6.54%, trading 399,744 shares on Monday.

Silver Dragon Resources Inc. is a mining and metal company focused on the exploration, acquisition, development and operation of silver mines in proven silver districts globally. Silver Dragon's objective is to acquire silver mining assets that contain promising exploration targets, have highly-leveraged, out-of-the-money silver deposits, and/or are producing properties with significant untapped exploration potential. For more information, please visit www.silverdragonresources.com.

Pacific Gold Corporation (OTCBB: PCFG) traded as much as 7.14% over open on Monday.

The Company's business plan provides for the acquisition and development of production-ready and in-production mining operations. The Company is currently focused on alluvial gold and base metals operations located in western North America. Pacific Gold Corp. owns four operating subsidiaries. Nevada Rae Gold, Inc. ("Nevada Rae") owns and operates the Black Rock Canyon gold mine, located in north-central Nevada. Pilot Mountain Resources Inc. ("Pilot Mountain") owns Project W, a large tungsten based deposit in Nevada. Fernley Gold, Inc. ("Fernley Gold") acquired exclusive lease rights to mine the Lower Olinghouse Placers in north-western Nevada. Oregon Gold, Inc. ("Oregon Gold") owns the Bear Bench claims and Defiance mine, located in south-western Oregon.

Advanced Optics Electronics, Inc. (OTCBB: ADOT) closed down at 12.50%, trading 192,600,200 shares on Monday.

Advanced Optics Electronics, Inc. is a technology company based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Its primary focus is the development, production and sales of its novel and innovative electronic flat panel displays. The company maintains an R&D facility and manufacturing plant, and is engaged in building large-scale flat panel displays. This technology can be utilized in many diverse fields including the production of full motion, high definition, vibrant color advertising billboards.

Javo Beverage Company, Inc. (OTCBB: JAVO) traded as much as 10.00% over open on Monday.

Based in Vista, California, Javo Beverage Company (OTCBB: JAVO) is the innovation leader in the manufacture of coffee and tea-based dispensed beverages, drink mixes and flavor systems. The Company has successfully commercialized a proprietary brewing technology that yields fresh brewed coffees and teas that are flavorful, concentrated and stable. As a result, they have broad applications in the foodservice, food manufacturing and beverage industries. For foodservice operators, Javo makes it possible to serve great tasting hot coffees and cold specialty coffee beverages from convenient dispenser-based systems. Javo also assists food and beverage processors seeking authentic and robust coffee and tea flavors with the development and supply of customized ingredients for their packaged foods and ready-to-drink beverages. Through its selling, service and distribution operations, Javo supplies a growing list of national and international foodservice operations, specialty coffee retailers, restaurant chains and food manufacturers. More information about Javo Beverage Company is available at www.javobeverage.com.

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21.03.2006, 14:11

TalkingStocks.com: Talking Stocks Alerts for Tuesday, March 21, 2006 GSHF, HQSM, IVOC, EMFP.

Dallas, Texas, Mar 21, 2006 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- Talking Stocks Alerts for Tuesday include GreenShift Corporation (OTCBB: GSHF), HQ Sustainable Maritime Industries, Inc. (OTCBB: HQSM), iVoice, Inc (OTCBB: IVOC), and Emergency Filtration Products, Inc. (OTCBB: EMFP)

GreenShift Corporation (OTCBB: GSHF) closed down at 4.29%, trading 3,801,470 shares on Monday.

GreenShift Corporation is 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. Additional information regarding GreenShift Corporation is available online at www.greenshift.com.

HQ Sustainable Maritime Industries, Inc. (OTCBB: HQSM) traded as much as 15.15% over open Monday.

HQ Sustainable Maritime Industries Inc. is an integrated aquaculture and aquatic product processing company, with operations based in the environmentally pristine island province of Hainan, in the South China Sea. HQ practices cooperative sustainable aquaculture, using nutraceutically enriched feeds and conducting fish processing and sales. The company is dedicated to sustainable zero-toxin methods giving its customers the purest products possible. The Company holds HACCP certification from the U.S. FDA and the EU Code assignment of quality, permitting its products to be sold in these international markets. It has recently acquired a nutraceuticals and health products company, which is HACCP certified, and produces and sells products subject to stringent laboratory tests certified by the China Ministry of Health. This plant produces nutraceuticals, which enrich feed used by HQ's cooperative aquaculture operations. In addition to headquarters in Seattle and operational offices based in Haikou, Hainan, HQ has offices in Hong Kong, Beijing, and Shanghai. The current number of shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2005 for HQSM are 129,138,555 shares of common stock. (http://www.hqfish.com) iVoice, Inc. (OTCBB: IVOC) traded as much as 7.69% over open on Monday iVoice has determined that the best way to create shareholder value, separate and apart from the operating performance of iVoice, is to implement new business opportunities by distributing shares of spin-offs to the Company's shareholders. The common stock distributions are part of a broader strategy relating to the transition of iVoice into a company focused on the development and licensing of proprietary technologies. We also continue to search for potential merger candidates with or without compatible technology and products, which management feels may offer long term growth prospects to increase shareholder value. For more information, contact CEO Jerry Mahoney at (732) 441 7700 or by e-mail at jerrym@ivoice.com

Emergency Filtration Products, Inc. (OTCBB: EMFP) closed down at 2.17%, trading 523,099 shares on Monday.

http://www.emergencyfiltration.com

EFP is an air filtration products manufacturer whose patented 2H Technology(TM) filter system has produced filtration efficiencies of "greater than 99.99%" at a particulate size of 0.027 microns. Its initial products were developed for the medical market: the Vapor Isolation Valve(TM) and RespAide CPR Isolation Mask used for resuscitation of respiratory/cardiac arrest cases; and the 2H Breathing Circuit Filter for ventilators, respirators and anesthesia circuitry. Each has received FDA approval. The company also markets an Automated External Defibrillator Prep Kit featuring RespAide; and the NanoMask , a nanotechnology-enhanced environmental mask. In addition to filtration products, the company supplies Superstat , a modified hemostatic collagen, to the U.S. military for surgery and extreme wound care.

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21.03.2006, 14:15

TalkingStocks.com: Talking Stocks Alerts for Tuesday, March 21, 2006 PMED, SELA, SEIH, SKPI.

Mar 21, 2006 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- Dallas, Texas, March 21, 2006 - Talking Stocks Alerts for Tuesday include Paradigm Medical Industries, Inc. (OTCBB: PMED), Seitel, Inc. (OTCBB: SELA), S3 Investment Co., Inc (OTCBB: SEIH), and Sky Petroleum, Inc. (OTCBB: SKPI)

Paradigm Medical Industries, Inc. (OTCBB: PMED) closed down at 16.67%, trading 16,624,390 shares on Monday.

Paradigm Medical Industries, Inc. specializes in the development and marketing of diagnostic equipment for the ophthalmic market. The Company's product families of topographers, autoperimeters and ultrasonic biomicroscopes combined with its our unique Blood Flow Analyzer help the eye care professionals community diagnose and treat disorders of they eye such as glaucoma, cataracts and age-related macular degeneration.

Seitel, Inc. (OTCBB: SELA) closed down at 4.00%, trading 796,505 shares on Monday.

Seitel is a leading provider of seismic data and related geophysical services to the oil and gas industry in North America. Seitel's products and services are used by oil and gas companies to assist in the exploration for and development and management of oil and gas reserves. Seitel has ownership in an extensive library of proprietary onshore and offshore seismic data that it has accumulated since 1982 and that it offers for license to a wide range of oil and gas companies. Seitel believes that its library of onshore seismic data is one of the largest available for licensing in the United States and Canada. Seitel's seismic data library includes both onshore and offshore three-dimensional (3D) and two-dimensional (2D) data and offshore multi- component data. Seitel has ownership in over 34,000 square miles of 3D and approximately 1.1 million linear miles of 2D seismic data concentrated primarily in the major North American oil and gas producing regions. Seitel markets its seismic data to over 1,300 customers in the oil and gas industry, and it has license arrangements with more than 1,000 customers.

S3 Investment Co., Inc. (OTCBB: SEIH) traded as much as 31.25% over open on Monday.

S3 Investment Company Inc. (http://www.s3investments.com) is a Business Development Company regulated by the Investment Company Act of 1940. S3's investment portfolio is currently comprised of two private companies. S3 holds a 100% equity interest in Redwood Capital (http://www.redwoodcapinc.com), which assists private Chinese companies in accessing U.S. capital markets by utilizing a network of investment banking relationships, and a 51% equity interest in SINO UJE (http://www.sinouje.com), a non-stocking distributor of medical and industrial high-tech products to markets throughout China.

Sky Petroleum, Inc. (OTCBB: SKPI) traded as much as 5.00% over open on Monday Sky Petroleum (OTC BB: SKPI) is an oil and gas exploration company Sky Petroleum's primary focus is to seek opportunities where discoveries can be appraised rapidly, and developments can be advanced either by accessing existing infrastructure, or by applying the extensive experience of established joint-venture partners. In addition, the company also plans some higher risk, higher reward exploration prospects. For additional information please visit www.skypetroleum.com

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21.03.2006, 14:20

STMicroelectronics Introduces Highly-Integrated Power Line Transceiver for Compact and Cost-Sensitive Command and Control Systems New Power Amplifier Combined with 'Stripped Down' Key Features from the State-of-the-Art ST7538 to Create a Smaller, Cos

GENEVA, March 21, 2006 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM) today announced a new power line transceiver, the ST7540, strengthening ST's leadership in Narrowband Power Line Communications by broadening the company's current offering to include space constrained and cost-sensitive home and building automation applications and remote monitoring systems.
The ST7540 is a half duplex Binary-FSK (Frequency Shift Keying) transceiver designed for two-way network communication over power lines, with eight selectable carrier frequencies, covering CENELEC bands A, B and C, and 4 programmable baud rates from 600 to 4800 bps. Reduced in size and pin count, the new ST7540 maintains the field proven 'core' technology of the earlier ST7538, but without some accessory functions (such as zero crossing detection and the uncommitted operational amplifier).

Among its new capabilities, the device integrates a single ended Power Amplifier with accessible input and output lines that can be used with just a few external signal components as part of a tunable active filter for the transmission path, providing superior linear power performances and reducing the application's parts count and cost.

In addition to the 5V regulator found on the ST7538, a new on-chip 3.3V 50mA voltage regulator, intended for powering different types of external microcontrollers, provides greater design flexibility and further reduces costs.

Other new features include programmable header recognition and frame length count -- to increase efficiency and reduce power consumption by activating the external MCU only when a message with a specific header or frame length is detected -- and programmable output level freezing, to increase transmission stability in particularly noisy environments. The on- chip available-output-voltage and current loops always allow the transmission levels to be automatically and safely adapted to the line impedance

The ST7540 uses a much smaller and lower pin-count 28-pin package than the state-of the-art ST7538, which will continue to be the basis for highly specialized applications needing auxiliary functions and other features such as zero crossing detection.

The new transceiver enables the design of very compact home and building automation, such as easily integrating a complete PLC node in a socket or switch. It is also ideal for 'outdoor' applications, such as small street lighting controllers and cost-effective Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) systems. Its high level of integration, and in particular its new power amplifier topology, significantly reduces the overall BOM (Bill of Materials) cost of such products.

The ST7540 is available now in sample quantities, in the 28-pin HTSSOP28 exposed pad package. Volume pricing will be in the region of $5.00 in quantities of 1000 pieces.

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21.03.2006, 14:44

Stockguru.com: Guru Alerts for Tuesday, March 21, 2006 NXPW, MMAM, SMTR, XSNX.

Dallas, Texas, Mar 21, 2006 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- Stock Guru Alerts for Tuesday include NextPhase Wireless, Inc. (OTCBB: NXPW), Medical Makeover Corporation of America (OTCBB: MMAM), SmarTire Systems, Inc (OTCBB: SMTR), and XsunX, Inc. (OTCBB: XSNX)

NextPhase Wireless, Inc. (OTCBB: NXPW) closed down at 4.69%, trading 85,675 shares on Monday.

NextPhase Wireless is a next-generation connectivity company that specializes in delivering integrated Internet, voice and data communication solutions to its customers. The Company designs, deploys and operates its own wireless networks and also provides wireless technology solutions to businesses and municipalities. The Company is an active member of the WiMAX Forum(TM) and the Wireless Communications Association International (WCA). Leveraging its full-service capabilities and world-class infrastructure, NextPhase Wireless offers a comprehensive portfolio of broadband solutions that meet customers' needs today, and can anticipate and grow to meet their needs of tomorrow.

Medical Makeover Corporation of America (OTCBB: MMAM) traded as much as 25.88% over open on Monday.

Medical Makeover Corporation of America, (MMAM) has targeted the highly profitable segment of quick service, non-invasive, medical grade aesthetic and self improvement centers. Positioning itself in a segment with tremendous growth in recent years, MMAM will deliver the most sought after services in the market today. In addition to onsite services, the Company will deliver skin care and disease prevention products distributed through its Biometis subsidiary and retailers nationwide. The Company aims to capitalize on the public's growing demand for such services and products. Having established international alliances, MMAM has access to Asian and European manufacturing resources to deliver FDA and CE approved products nationwide. Despite the potential for growth in this industry segment, there is no dominant provider offering an equivalent set of complete and integrated services.

For Investor Relations information, please call: 1-800-288-7499 or e-mail: info@dpmartin.com

SmarTire Systems, Inc. (OTCBB: SMTR) traded as much as 2.90% over open on Monday SmarTire develops and markets proprietary advanced wireless sensing and control systems worldwide, including tire pressure monitoring systems for global vehicle markets. The U.S. government, through the TREAD Act, has legislated that all new passenger vehicles must be equipped with tire monitoring systems beginning with a phased implementation in 2004. This has raised the awareness for tire monitoring throughout the vehicle industry, and SmarTire is capitalizing on the rapidly emerging original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and aftermarket opportunities. SmarTire has offices in North America and Europe.

XsunX, Inc. (OTCBB: XSNX) closed down at 10.84%, trading 16,896,661 shares on Monday.

Based in Aliso Viejo, California, XsunX is the developer of Power Glass -- an innovative thin film solar technology that may soon allow glass windows to produce electricity from the power of the sun. This proprietary technology is intended to allow manufacturers to apply a semi-transparent and photovoltaic film to glass and other transparent surfaces. When XsunX films are exposed to light, the light energy is converted into electrical energy for use as a power source. The integration of energy producing materials into building materials is known as Building Integrated Photovoltaics or ''BIPV''. Please visit the Company's website for more information: http://www.XsunX.com About StockGuru.com:

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21.03.2006, 14:49

Stockguru.com: Guru Alerts for Tuesday, March 21, 2006 FMNJ, ARGY, ALMI, USXP.

Dallas, Texas, Mar 21, 2006 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- Stock Guru Alerts for Tuesday include Franklin Mining, Inc. (OTC:FMNJ), Alternate Energy Corporation (OTCBB: ARGY), Atlas Mining Company (OTCBB: ALMI), and Universal Express, Inc (OTCBB: USXP)

Franklin Mining, Inc. (OTC:FMNJ) traded as much as 2.50% over open on Monday.

Franklin Mining is engaged in the exploration, development and mining of precious and nonferrous metals, including gold, silver, lead, copper and zinc. The company owns or has an interest in a number of precious and nonferrous metal properties.

Alternate Energy Corporation (OTCBB: ARGY) traded as much as 47.62% over open on Monday.

Alternate Energy Corporation (AEC) is energizing the hydrogen economy with its on-demand hydrogen production technology that provides bulk production of hydrogen and saleable chemical by-products. These systems have global opportunities in multiple market segments. AEC`s proprietary discovery in metallurgy and process technology permits the generation of hydrogen from water through a "green" process at a competitive level to the fossil fuel Kwh cost of energy. AEC believes its systems can have a revolutionary impact on the energy industry.

Atlas Mining Company (OTCBB: ALMI) traded as much as 9.84% over open on Monday Atlas Mining Company is a diversified natural resource company with focus on the development of the Dragon Mine in Juab County, Utah, the only known commercial source of halloysite clay outside of New Zealand. The unique purity and quality of the Dragon mine halloysite is unmatched anywhere in the world and has spawned considerable research in the nanotechnology fields and has created exciting new applications for this product. Atlas also holds mining and timber interests in Northern Idaho, and operates an underground mining contracting business. Atlas stock trades on the OTC Bulletin Board under the symbol "ALMI". More information about Atlas Mining Company can be found at www.atlasmining.com

Universal Express, Inc. (OTCBB: USXP) closed down at 9.29%, trading 150,445,604 shares on Monday.

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

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21.03.2006, 14:51

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21.03.2006, 18:52

Wind River Systems, Inc.
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Google Inc
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JetBlue Airways Corporation
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Vitesse Semiconductor Corporation
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22.03.2006, 14:30

Stockguru.com: Guru Alerts for Wednesday, March 22, 2006 BTYH, HYBT, XSNX, ARGY.

Dallas, Texas, Mar 22, 2006 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- Stock Guru Alerts for Wednesday include Bad Toys Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB: BTYH), Hybrid Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: HYBT), XsunX, Inc (OTCBB: XSNX), and Alternate Energy Corporation (OTCBB: ARGY)

Bad Toys Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB: BTYH) closed down at 4.40%, trading 20,345 shares on Tuesday.

Southland Health Services, Inc.

This division provides medical transportation services, including emergency and non-emergency ambulance services. Our Southland Division operates in over 200 communities within the following seven states: Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Kansas, Tennessee, and Virginia. We operate in excess of 160 ambulances and wheelchair vans and have over 1,100 full and part-time employees. At our current run rate we will transport more than 130,000 patients in this calendar year.

Bad Toys Inc.

This division, Bad Toys, Inc., American Eagle Manufacturing Company and Gambler Motorcycle Company, continues to design, manufacture, distribute, service and sell custom made, Harley Davidson type, V-twin motorcycles from component parts. We also offer premium accessories, parts, customizing items and apparel related to Harley-Davidson motorcycles on-line and directly from our retail and factory outlets. This division participates in Sprint Car Racing products and custom car construction & restoration. The Company also offers brokerage services for custom cars & motorcycles.

For further information, contact Bad Toys Holdings, Inc., Larry N. Lunan, President and Chief Executive Officer, (423) 247-9560 or Al Kau, Investor Relations in California at (888) 795-3166. Further information about the Company may be obtained on its website at www.badtoys.net.

Hybrid Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: HYBT) traded as much as .48% over open on Tuesday.

Hybrid Technologies, Inc., (NASD OTCBB: HYBT) was incorporated in Nevada in 2000 and is a development stage technology company that is focusing its resources and efforts on the development and marketing of electric powered vehicles, products, commercial and residential properties. Hybrid has four wholly owned subsidiaries: Global Hybrid Corporation, R-Electric Car Company and Solium Power Corporation. Everything from scooters, bicycles, mopeds, motorcycles, watercraft, lawn and garden equipment, cars and homes are successfully being converted to zero emission, Lithium Ion powered vehicles and facilities.

Hybrid Technologies, Inc. holds the licensing agreements for all of Global Hybrid's product development other than 4-wheeled vehicles, the R-Electric Car Company product development for all four-wheeled vehicles and Solium Power's Lithium/Solar power system technology for residential and commercial properties

XsunX, Inc. (OTCBB: XSNX) closed down at 1.35%, trading 10,665,870 shares on Tuesday.

Based in Aliso Viejo, California, XsunX is the developer of Power Glass -- an innovative thin film solar technology that may soon allow glass windows to produce electricity from the power of the sun. This proprietary technology is intended to allow manufacturers to apply a semi-transparent and photovoltaic film to glass and other transparent surfaces. When XsunX films are exposed to light, the light energy is converted into electrical energy for use as a power source. The integration of energy producing materials into building materials is known as Building Integrated Photovoltaics or ''BIPV''. Please visit the Company's website for more information: http://www.XsunX.com Alternate Energy Corporation (OTCBB: ARGY) remained unchanged at .155 per share, trading 1,693,708 shares on Tuesday.

Alternate Energy Corporation (AEC) is energizing the hydrogen economy with its on-demand hydrogen production technology that provides bulk production of hydrogen and saleable chemical by-products. These systems have global opportunities in multiple market segments. AEC's proprietary discovery in metallurgy and process technology permits the generation of hydrogen from water through a "green" process at a competitive level to the fossil fuel Kwh cost of energy. AEC believes its systems can have a revolutionary impact on the energy industry.

actr

22.03.2006, 14:35

Stockguru.com: Guru Alerts for Wednesday, March 22, 2006 OGHC, ALMI, SEVI, DYMTF.

Dallas, Texas, Mar 22, 2006 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- Stock Guru Alerts for Wednesday include On The Go Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: OGHC), Atlas Mining Company (OTCBB: ALMI), Systems Evolution, Inc (OTCBB: SEVI), and DynaMotive Energy Systems, Inc. (OTCBB: DYMTF)

On The Go Technologies Group (OTCBB: OGHC) remained unchanged at .245 per share, trading 90,025 shares on Tuesday.

On The Go Technologies Group is a leading, North American corporation focused on acquiring versatile and profitable companies in the IT sector. By way of its four divisions to date: Value Added Resellers Compuquest and Infinity Technologies, both catering to Fortune 1000 clientele and vendors like HP, Apple, IBM, Extreme Networks and Adobe; Helios|Oceana, a prominent systems integrator in the US and Canadian entertainment and education industries; and Go Motion and Design, the Company's complete in-house multimedia studio, On The Go has established itself as a respected industry competitor. The Company's intention is to maintain sustained growth in the years to come via both continued development in their existing divisions and an aggressive acquisition schedule.

For more information, visit: www.oghc.com or www.otcfn.com/oghc

To be added to On The Go's email list for Company news, please visit: www.onthegohealthcare.com/new_site/inv_pkg_form.htm

Atlas Mining Company (OTCBB: ALMI) traded as much as 8.21% over open on Tuesday Atlas Mining Company is a diversified natural resource company with focus on the development of the Dragon Mine in Juab County, Utah, the only known commercial source of halloysite clay outside of New Zealand. The unique purity and quality of the Dragon mine halloysite is unmatched anywhere in the world and has spawned considerable research in the nanotechnology fields and has created exciting new applications for this product. Atlas also holds mining and timber interests in Northern Idaho, and operates an underground mining contracting business. Atlas stock trades on the OTC Bulletin Board under the symbol "ALMI". More information about Atlas Mining Company can be found at www.atlasmining.com

Systems Evolution, Inc. (OTCBB: SEVI) closed down at 17.78%, trading 11,125,560 shares on Tuesday.

Systems Evolution Inc. ("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.

DynaMotive Energy Systems, Inc. (OTCBB: DYMTF) remained unchanged at 1.37 per share, trading 1,051,651 shares on Tuesday.

DynaMotive's BioOil is produced using patented technology that converts forest and agricultural wastes such as bark, sawdust and sugar cane bagasse into a liquid fuel. Unlike fossil fuels, BioOil is renewable, clean burning, low in emissions and is greenhouse gas neutral. As a clean fuel for power generation in gas turbines, diesel engines and boilers, BioOil presents significant market opportunities. The Company and its partners are also engaged in research and development on a range of derivative products that will further enhance the market and value for BioOil as an alternative fuel and product source.

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22.03.2006, 14:37

Stockguru.com: Guru Alerts for Wednesday, March 22, 2006 QTEK, URIX, ERHE, VRDM.

Dallas, Texas, Mar 22, 2006 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- Stock Guru Alerts for Wednesday include Quintek Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: QTEK), Uranium Resources, Inc. (OTCBB: URIX), ERHC Energy, Inc (OTCBB: ERHE), and Veridium Corporation (OTCBB: VRDM)

Quintek Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: QTEK) traded as much as 1.45% over open on Tuesday.

/ Quintek Technologies, Inc (OTC BB:QTEK.OB - News), through its wholly owned subsidiaries Quintek Services, Inc. (QSI), and Sapphire Consulting Services, Inc., provides services to enable Fortune 500 and Global 2000 corporations to reduce costs and maximize revenues. QSI delivers Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) services and solutions that enable companies to secure and manage their key data processing demands with optimal efficiency and minimal costs. As a next-generation technology company, Quintek is unhindered by outdated information technology systems, and thus is able to deploy best-of-breed solutions in all aspects of BPO. The Aberdeen Group, a provider of IT market intelligence, forecasts 13% annual growth for the BPO industry through 2005, when the market is projected to reach $248 billion. Sapphire Consulting Services, Inc. offers a broad range of supply chain management consulting services. Sapphire assists organizations to create a higher level of customer satisfaction, enhance supply chain capability and achieve consistent competitive advantage through reduced product cost, reduced inventory investment and improved supply chain security. A study by IDC found the SCM services market will expand from $26.1 billion in 2002 to $40.5 billion in 2007, representing a five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.2%

For more information, visit http://www.quintek.com.

Uranium Resources, Inc. (OTCBB: URIX) traded as much as 3.56% over open on Tuesday.

Uranium Resources, Inc. is a Dallas area based uranium-mining company whose shares are quoted on the OTC Bulletin Board under the symbol URIX. The Company specializes in in-situ solution mining and holds mineralized uranium materials in South Texas and New Mexico.

ERHC Energy, Inc. (OTCBB: ERHE) closed down at 5.61%, trading 4,587,431 shares on Tuesday.

ERHC Energy Inc. is an independent oil and gas company, formed in 1986 as a Colorado corporation. ERHC was engaged in a variety of businesses until 1996, when it began its current operations as an independent oil and gas company.

ERHC Energy's goal is to maximize its value through exploration and exploitation of its rights to working interest in exploration acreage offshore central West Africa.

ERHC Energy's headquarters are in Houston, Texas.

ERHC's common stock is currently traded on the OTC Bulletin Board under the symbol "ERHE."

Veridium Corporation (OTCBB: VRDM) closed down at 7.47%, trading 8,181,129 shares 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.

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22.03.2006, 15:05

Stockguru.com: Guru Alerts for Wednesday, March 22, 2006 TTSR, NMKT, HQSM, CAMH.

Dallas, Texas, Mar 22, 2006 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- Stock Guru Alerts for Wednesday include Tactical Solutions Partners, Inc. (OTC:TTSR), NewMarket Technology, Inc. (OTCBB: NMKT), HQ Sustainable Maritime Industries, Inc (OTCBB: HQSM), and Cambridge Heart, Inc. (OTCBB: CAMH)

Tactical Solutions Partners, Inc. (OTC:TTSR) closed down at 15.15%, trading 2,190 shares on Tuesday.

Tactical Solution Partners, Inc is an emerging provider of hardware, software, training, and consulting services to the first responder, law enforcement, and anti-terrorism markets through its two divisions: TSPI Law Enforcement Options Group; and TSPI Anti-Terrorism Option Group.

NewMarket Technology, Inc. (OTCBB: NMKT) traded as much as 16.27% over open on Tuesday.

NewMarket Technology Inc. is a Systems Innovation Company. NewMarket has combined a traditional systems integration and support services capacity with a specialized asset-based approach to assisting its clients with the delicate balance between maintaining legacy systems and gaining a competitive edge from the latest technology innovations. NewMarket provides certified integration and maintenance services to support the prevailing industry standard solutions to include Microsoft (Nasdaq:MSFT - News), Cisco Systems (Nasdaq:CSCO - News) and Sun Microsystems (Nasdaq:SUNW - News). Concurrently, NewMarket continuously seeks to acquire undiscovered emerging technology assets to incorporate into an overall product portfolio carefully packaged to complement the prevailing industry standard solutions. NewMarket's emerging technology portfolio includes products for the Telecommunications, Healthcare, Homeland Security and Financial Services industries. NewMarket delivers its portfolio of products and services through its global network of Solution Integration subsidiaries in North America, Latin America, China and Singapore. As a Systems Innovator, NewMarket has set itself apart from the systems integration market through the introduction of a technology business model that monetizes the value of emerging technologies to improve corporate profits and enhance shareholder value with the regular issue of dividends. NewMarket recently announced that it ranked Number 13 on the 2005 Deloitte Technology Fast 500, a ranking of the 500 fastest growing technology companies in North America. Rankings are based on the percentage of revenue growth over five years from 2000-2004. NewMarket's revenue increased 18,082 percent during this period.

HQ Sustainable Maritime Industries, Inc. (OTCBB: HQSM) traded as much as 5.26% over open on Tuesday.

HQ Sustainable Maritime Industries, Inc. (OTCBB: HQSM) is an integrated aquaculture and aquatic product processing company, with headquarters in Seattle, Washington, USA, and operations based in the environmentally pristine island province of Hainan, in the South China Sea, which has a deep-sea duty-free port.

HQ is China's leading producer of quality tilapia fish exports to the U.S., commanding 10 percent of this market. Total U.S. consumption of tilapia products has risen from less than $20 million in 1992 to nearly $174 million in 2002. HQ also exports to Australia, South Korea, Japan and other Asian countries.

Cambridge Heart, Inc. (OTCBB: CAMH) closed down at 15.12%, trading 5,558,612 shares on Tuesday.

Cambridge Heart is engaged in the research, development and commercialization of products for the non-invasive diagnosis of cardiac disease. Using innovative technologies, the Company is addressing such key problems in cardiac diagnosis as the identification of those at risk of sudden cardiac arrest. The Company's products incorporate its proprietary technology, Microvolt T-Wave Alternans, and are the only diagnostic tools cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to non-invasively measure microvolt levels of T-wave alternans. The Company, founded in 1990, is based in Bedford, Massachusetts and is traded on the OTCBB under the symbol CAMH. Cambridge Heart can be found on the World Wide Web at www.cambridgeheart.com

actr

22.03.2006, 15:07

Stockguru.com: Guru Alerts for Wednesday, March 22, 2006 IPRE, CNES, MSEV, GSPG.

Dallas, Texas, Mar 22, 2006 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- Stock Guru Alerts for Wednesday include for Imperia Entertainment, Inc. (OTC:IPRE), ConectiSys Corporation (OTCBB: CNES), Micron Enviro Systems, Inc (OTCBB: MSEV), and GoldSpring, Inc. (OTCBB: GSPG)

Imperia Entertainment, Inc. (OTC:IPRE) closed down at 20.00%, trading 11,339,253 shares on Tuesday.

Imperia Entertainment, Inc. (www.imperiaentertainment.com) is a company which has emerged as a player in the area of independent film production and distribution, once monopolized by the major film studios. In conjunction with its distribution subsidiary, Imperia International Distribution, the company engages in investing in and producing and distributing full-length feature films. Along with its equity interest in "All That I Need" (www.allthatineed.net), released in theaters last month, and which will go into DVD release February 18, 2006, its feature film in production, "Say It In Russian," directed by Jeff Celentano ("Primary Suspect," "Gunshy") and edited by David Rawlins ("Saturday Night Fever"), and "Whiskers," the family movie about an intelligent seal, produced by Jordan Klein ("Flipper," "Jaws," "Splash"), the Company has amassed an impressive media library, including the award-winning "Autograph" television series (www.autograph.tv), which airs on the Colours Television Network, and the newly acquired "Faces and Names" television series.

ConectiSys Corporation (OTCBB: CNES) traded as much as 11.11% over open on Tuesday.

ConectiSys desires to be a leading nationwide provider of Wireless Commercial Telecommunications. The Company is specifically targeting the "Automatic Meter Reading" (AMR) market for the Electrical Utility Industry. Their products and services were designed to satisfy the needs of a newfound deregulated energy market.

Micron Enviro Systems, Inc. (OTCBB: MSEV) traded as much as 2.70% over open on Tuesday.

MSEV is an emerging oil and gas company that has both oil and gas producing properties. MSEV's goal is to become a junior oil and gas producer that focuses on the exploration, discovery and delivery of gas and oil to the North American marketplace. MSEV currently has 15 independent sources of oil and/or gas revenue. MSEV's production is from nine oil wells in Canada, and six wells producing oil and/or gas wells in Texas. MSEV is presently involved in multiple oil and gas prospects, and continues to look for additional projects that would contribute to building MSEV's market capitalization.

If you have any questions, please call MSEV at (604) 646-6903. If you would like to be added to MSEV's update email list, please send an email to info@micronenviro.com requesting to be added.

GoldSpring, Inc. (OTCBB: GSPG) closed down at 3.13%, trading 22,077,577 shares on Tuesday.

GoldSpring, Inc. is an emerging North American precious metals mining company, which was formed in June 2003. In the Company's relatively short history, it has brought a gold and silver project into production, established a solid footprint around its operations in northern Nevada, and acquired mineral rights in Canada. GoldSpring plans to build on this success through the acquisition of mineral properties in North America that can be efficiently put into near-term production. The Company's objectives are to increase reserves, increase production and increase cash flow to maximize return for its shareholders

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22.03.2006, 15:15

Sonus Networks: Sonus Networks ranked #1 provider of voip solutions in Japan for 2005 Industry report reaffirms Sonus market share leadership position

Swindon, UK, Mar 22, 2006 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- Sonus Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq: SONS), a leading supplier of service provider Voice Over IP (VoIP) infrastructure solutions, announced today that an industry report affirmed Sonus' leadership position in the Japanese market for service provider VoIP equipment for Q4 2005, as well as for the entire year 2005. According to a report issued by Synergy Research Group, for the full year 2005, Sonus led the market with a 36.1% market share position, more than double any other equipment provider. Sonus also accounted for approximately 76% of the high density gateway market and more than 61% of the total gateway market in 2005.
Sonus' success in Japan is driven by deployments with many of Japan's largest service providers, which are among the first major operators around the world to initiate large scale replacement of their legacy switching infrastructures and aggressively migrate to all-IP networks. The Company recently announced a multi-million dollar contract with KDDI, the 13th largest service provider in the world, according to Total Telecom's 2005 ranking of the world's 100 biggest telecom network operators (November 2005). The Company has also announced deployments with several of Japan's largest service providers including Fusion Communications, Jupiter Communications (J:COM), NTT, Softbank Broadband and WILLCOM, Inc.

"Japan has been a strategic focus for our Company, as the service providers in that region have been among the earliest and most aggressive to embrace VoIP as the foundation for next generation communications networks," said Hassan Ahmed, chairman and CEO, Sonus Networks. "Our early position in that critical market, coupled with the proven ability to deploy networks that can scale to meet the needs of the larger players, has propelled Sonus to the number #1 position in Japan."

"In 2005, the total market for VoIP solutions in Japan continued to grow, and Sonus continued to leverage its early leadership position to increase its foothold in this important country," said Jeremy Duke, President and CEO of Synergy Research Group. "Sonus' presence in Japan is unmatched by any other equipment provider and the company has succeeded in deploying some of the Japan's most advanced IP-based networks."

"This is a very exciting time in the development of the Japanese VoIP market, which is setting the pace for the migration to all-IP networks around the world," said Takayuki Oshima, Managing Director, Sonus Networks Japan. "Several of Japan's largest carriers have undertaken large scale replacements of legacy technology with more efficient, scalable, and robust solutions from Sonus Networks."

About Sonus Networks

Sonus Networks, Inc. is a leading provider of Voice over IP (VoIP) infrastructure solutions for wireline and wireless service providers. With its comprehensive IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) solution, Sonus addresses the full range of carrier applications, including residential and business voice services, wireless voice and multimedia, trunking and tandem switching, carrier interconnection and enhanced services. Sonus' voice infrastructure solutions are deployed in service provider networks worldwide. Founded in 1997, Sonus is headquartered in Chelmsford, Massachusetts. Additional information on Sonus is available at http://www.sonusnet.com.

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23.03.2006, 07:24

Blood Is Thinner Than Water

By Will Swarts
March 22, 2006
Bristol-Myers Squibb

Share price as of Tuesday's close: $22.83
Share price now: $25.24
Percent change: 10.6%
Volume: 48.4 million shares, daily average 8.7 million

The News
Investors' pulses quickened on news of a settlement involving Bristol-Myers Squibb's (BMY1) blood-thinning drug Plavix, its top seller. Shares of the pharmaceutical giant climbed 10.6% Wednesday after Bristol-Myers inked a tentative deal with Apotex, a Canadian drug maker that was challenging the validity of Plavix's patent protection. Sanofi-Aventis (SNY2), the European co-marketer of Plavix, a $6.2 billion-a-year drug, saw its stock rise nearly 10%.

Apotex went to court in a bid to gain permission to manufacture a generic version of Plavix which is used to treat patients at risk of heart attacks and strokes, before patent protection expires in 2011. That would've been a huge blow to Bristol and Sanofi, which garnered sales of $3.8 billion and $2.4 billion, respectively, last year from the drug. Plavix, the No. 2 drug in the world behind Pfizer's (PFE3) Lipitor, accounted for nearly 20% of Bristol's 2005 revenues.

Under the settlement agreement, which still needs approval from the Federal Trade Commission, Apotex will drop its legal challenge in exchange for an exclusive license to sell a generic version of Plavix in the U.S. beginning eight months before the patent runs out. That should keep Bristol's Plavix revenues unchanged for the next five years and perhaps into 2012 if the company gets a six-month extension to study pediatric use, according to a research note written Wednesday by Robert Hazlett, an analyst at Atlanta investment bank Suntrust Robinson Humphrey. Other major pharmaceutical companies have reached similar licensing arrangements in the past couple of years.

The Analysis
Wall Street jumped in with both feet following word late Tuesday that Bristol cut a deal. The apparent end of overhanging litigation brought the stock back from purgatory, garnering an upgrade to Hold from Sell by Citibank's George Grofik and a boost to Equal Weight from Underweight by Jami Rubin at Morgan Stanley. Both wrote that investors had been apprehensive about the upcoming trial slated to start in June.

Analysts also suggested that Bristol had moved to the top of the list of takeover targets. The pharmaceutical industry is lurching toward another round of consolidation, pushed by high research and development costs for new blockbuster drugs.

But Bristol isn't out of the woods yet. Plavix still faces a patent challenge from Indian generic drug manufacturer Dr. Reddy's Laboratories (RDY4), which is waiting for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's marketing approval. In Bristol and Sanofi's joint statement on the Apotex settlement, they also said they were in talks with Dr. Reddy's but that, "The outcome of these discussions cannot be assured."

The FTC still needs to sign off on the Apotex deal, making sure it doesn't result in anticompetitive business practices. Regulatory opposition could clot up Bristol and Sanofi's attempt to sidestep the patent challenge. The two drug makers' statement acknowledged as much: "There is a significant risk that required antitrust clearance will not be obtained." Hazlett wrote that this agreement may receive closer scrutiny than other recently signed branded-generic agreements, and left his Neutral rating on the stock unchanged until the FTC makes a ruling.

Other Wall Street analysts were more optimistic than the careful language of the pharma giants' party-line disclaimer, noting that similar settlements have passed muster with the FTC. Rubin, at Morgan Stanley, wrote Wednesday that "we believe there is a greater than 60% chance that the deal goes through." Scott Henry, a pharmaceutical analyst at New York research firm Oppenheimer & Co., put the odds for FTC approval at "greater than 50%, but not 100%."

The Bottom Line
It's a line that propelled '90s rap group Public Enemy to stardom, but could well serve investors buying stock in drug companies: Don't believe the hype.

We've seen this story play out before: Overhanging litigation goes away and a pharma stock perks up initially and then retreats, making it a bad idea to buy on news of a patent or liability settlement. Wyeth (WYE5) put to bed a patent challenge to its antidepressant drug Effexor by Israeli generic drug maker Teva Pharmaceuticals (TEVA6) on Jan. 13, but its shares actually dropped 5.5% in the subsequent three weeks.

"Chasing pharma stocks has not been a successful investment strategy in the past, and chasing merger candidates has not been a successful strategy in the past," Henry says. "The buzz today has been that Bristol-Myers is the next takeover target, and it was the same with Wyeth. Every time one of these events happens the buzz is that these guys are a takeover candidate, and so far, they're all still independent. It doesn't mean it can't happen, and maybe it's still early in the game, but over time, the enthusiasm fades."

The fiercely competitive dynamics of the branded pharma sector might even relegate Plavix to the back seat despite its makers' patent victory. Last week, Eli Lilly (LLY7) and development partner Sankyo, a unit of Japanese conglomerate Daiichi Sankyo, said a clinical trial of prasugrel, a rival blood-thinning drug, showed it to be more effective than colpidogrel, the active ingredient in Plavix. Separately last week, another study8 showed that Plavix wasn't nearly as effective as previously thought and could even pose a danger to some patients.

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23.03.2006, 14:28

TwinTrader.com: Twin Trader Alerts for Thursday, March 23, 2006 TLST, NMKT, WWAT, IFDG.

Dallas, Texas, Mar 23, 2006 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- Twin Trader Alerts for Thursday include Telesis Technology Corporation (OTC:TLST), NewMarket Technology, Inc. (OTCBB: NMKT), WorldWater and Power Corporation (OTCBB: WWAT), and International Food Products Group, Inc. (OTCBB: IFDG)

Telesis Technology Corporation (OTC:TLST) remained unchanged at .80 per share on Wednesday.

Telesis Technology Corporation is a diversified Aerospace and Defense Contractor. Telesis Technology Corporation has several operating divisions with main locations in Nebraska and Florida. Company information can be obtained at http://www.telesistechnology.com NewMarket Technology, Inc (OTCBB: NMKT) traded as much as 3.50% over open on Wednesday.

NewMarket Technology Inc. is a Systems Innovation Company. NewMarket has combined a traditional systems integration and support services capacity with a specialized asset-based approach to assisting its clients with the delicate balance between maintaining legacy systems and gaining a competitive edge from the latest technology innovations. NewMarket provides certified integration and maintenance services to support the prevailing industry standard solutions to include Microsoft (Nasdaq:MSFT - News), Cisco Systems (Nasdaq:CSCO - News) and Sun Microsystems (Nasdaq:SUNW - News). Concurrently, NewMarket continuously seeks to acquire undiscovered emerging technology assets to incorporate into an overall product portfolio carefully packaged to complement the prevailing industry standard solutions. NewMarket's emerging technology portfolio includes products for the Telecommunications, Healthcare, Homeland Security and Financial Services industries. NewMarket delivers its portfolio of products and services through its global network of Solution Integration subsidiaries in North America, Latin America, China and Singapore. As a Systems Innovator, NewMarket has set itself apart from the systems integration market through the introduction of a technology business model that monetizes the value of emerging technologies to improve corporate profits and enhance shareholder value with the regular issue of dividends. NewMarket recently announced that it ranked Number 13 on the 2005 Deloitte Technology Fast 500, a ranking of the 500 fastest growing technology companies in North America. Rankings are based on the percentage of revenue growth over five years from 2000-2004. NewMarket's revenue increased 18,082 percent during this period.

WorldWater and Power Corporation (OTCBB: WWAT) traded as much as 1.27% over open on Wednesday.

WorldWater & Power Corporation is a full-service, international solar engineering and water management company with unique, high-powered and patented solar technology that provides solutions to a broad spectrum of the world's water supply and energy problems. For more information about WorldWater & Power Corp., visit their website at www.worldwater.com.

International Food Products Group, Inc. (OTCBB: IFDG) closed down at 4.44%, trading 966,198 shares on Wednesday.

IFPG is a public company trading on the OTCBB with the ticker symbol "IFDG." The Corporate Offices are at 170 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA, 92660. www.goldenchoice.com IFPG is the manufacturer and marketer of a variety of food products including "Got Fries ," Just Popped(TM), Golden Choice 100% Columbian Roasted Coffee, Golden Choice Organic Harvest Frozen Vegetables and other fine domestic and imported food products

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23.03.2006, 14:31

Stockguru.com: Guru Alerts for Thursday, March 23, 2006 BTYH, USGL, MGNU, IFLB.

Dallas, Texas, Mar 23, 2006 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- Stock Guru Alerts for Thursday include Bad Toys Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB: BTYH), U.S Gold Corporation (OTCBB: USGL), Magnus International Resources, Inc (OTCBB: MGNU), and Infinium Labs, Inc. (OTCBB: IFLB)

Bad Toys Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB: BTYH) closed down at 1.15%, trading 46,400 shares on Wednesday.

Bad Toys Holdings, Inc, (BTYH), participates in two distinct business segments.

Southland Health Services, Inc.

This division provides medical transportation services, including emergency and non-emergency ambulance services. Our Southland Division operates in over 200 communities within the following seven states: Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Kansas, Tennessee, and Virginia. We operate in excess of 160 ambulances and wheelchair vans and have over 1,100 full and part-time employees. At our current run rate we will transport more than 130,000 patients in this calendar year.

Bad Toys Inc.

This division, Bad Toys, Inc., American Eagle Manufacturing Company and Gambler Motorcycle Company, continues to design, manufacture, distribute, service and sell custom made, Harley Davidson type, V-twin motorcycles from component parts. We also offer premium accessories, parts, customizing items and apparel related to Harley-Davidson motorcycles on-line and directly from our retail and factory outlets. This division participates in Sprint Car Racing products and custom car construction & restoration. The Company also offers brokerage services for custom cars & motorcycles.

For further information, contact Bad Toys Holdings, Inc., Larry N. Lunan, President and Chief Executive Officer, (423) 247-9560 or Al Kau, Investor Relations in California at (888) 795-3166. Further information about the Company may be obtained on its website at www.badtoys.net.

U.S. Gold Corporation (OTCBB: USGL) traded as much as 1.63% over open on Wednesday.

U.S. Gold Corporation engages in the exploration, development, production, and sale of gold and silver, as well as other base metals primarily in the western United States. Its activities include geological evaluation and feasibility studies of properties, as well as developing mining and processing facilities. The company owns 100% interest in the Tonkin Springs gold mine in Eureka County, Nevada. U.S. Gold Corporation was organized in 1979 under the name Silver State Mining Corporation and changed its name to U.S. Gold Corporation in 1988. The company is based in Lakewood, Colorado.

Magnus International Resources, Inc. (OTCBB: MGNU) traded as much as .63% over open on Wednesday.

Magnus International Resources, Inc. is engaged in the acquisition, exploration and development of mineral properties, focusing primarily on gold and copper properties in China. Magnus currently retains a potential 90% interest in two Sino-foreign gold joint venture exploration projects. The Huidong property is northwest of and on trend with Southwestern Resources' Boka gold project. The Mangshi project is located within the 40km Luxi Gold Belt in western Yunnan province.

For further information please refer to the Company's filings with the SEC on EDGAR or refer to Magnus' website at www.magnusresources.com.

Infinium Labs, Inc. (OTCBB: IFLB) remained unchanged at .02 per share, trading 3,281,181 shares on Wednesday.

Infinium Labs (OTC Bulletin Board: IFLB - News) is in development of the Phantom Game Service, anticipated to be the first end-to-end, on-demand game service for delivery to the living room. Delivered over broadband, the Phantom Game Service is designed to offer casual and avid gamers a broad library of titles, available anytime, day or night.

For more information, please visit http://www.phantom.net.

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23.03.2006, 15:01

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23.03.2006, 15:13

Stockguru.com: Guru Alerts for Thursday, March 23, 2006 TTSR, EMFP, SMVD, FNIX.

Dallas, Texas, Mar 23, 2006 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- Stock Guru Alerts for Thursday include Tactical Solutions Partners, Inc. (OTC:TTSR), Emergency Filtration Products, Inc. (OTCBB: EMFP), SmartVideo Technologies, Inc (OTCBB: SMVD), and Fonix, Inc. (OTCBB: FNIX)

Tactical Solutions Partners, Inc. (OTC:TTSR) traded as much as 32.14% over open on Wednesday.

Tactical Solution Partners, Inc is an emerging provider of hardware, software, training, and consulting services to the first responder, law enforcement, and anti-terrorism markets through its two divisions: TSPI Law Enforcement Options Group; and TSPI Anti-Terrorism Option Group.

Emergency Filtration Products, Inc. (OTCBB: EMFP) traded as much as 12.64% over open on Wednesday.

http://www.emergencyfiltration.com

EFP is an air filtration products manufacturer whose patented 2H Technology(TM) filter system has produced filtration efficiencies of "greater than 99.99%" at a particulate size of 0.027 microns. Its initial products were developed for the medical market: the Vapor Isolation Valve(TM) and RespAide CPR Isolation Mask used for resuscitation of respiratory/cardiac arrest cases; and the 2H Breathing Circuit Filter for ventilators, respirators and anesthesia circuitry. Each has received FDA approval. The company also markets an Automated External Defibrillator Prep Kit featuring RespAide; and the NanoMask , a nanotechnology-enhanced environmental mask. In addition to filtration products, the company supplies Superstat , a modified hemostatic collagen, to the U.S. military for surgery and extreme wound care.

SmartVideo Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: SMVD) traded as much as 4.65% over open on Wednesday.

SmartVideo Technologies offers the first and best-in-class services for broadcasting live, on-demand and download-and-play television content for mobile video consumers around the world. SmartVideo's television solutions deliver sharp video images with fully synched audio for broadcast to video-enabled cell phones and other handheld devices, via current and next-generation cellular and Wi-Fi systems. SmartVideo's proprietary technologies include a full suite of television content management services for wireless telco carriers as well as content owners, to provide an end-to-end mobile television broadcast and business solution. SmartVideo's robust library of content includes news, weather, sports, children's programming and more, from such leading international brands as ABC News, NBC Universal, Fox Sports, The Weather Channel and dozens of others. SmartVideo's mobile video solutions provide exceptional image quality on all existing 2.5G and Edge cellular networks, and near-broadcast quality on 3G and Wi-Fi networks. SmartVideo is a Microsoft Windows Media 9 Series Certified Hosting Provider. For additional information and to subscribe to SmartVideo's Live TV content packages visit www.smartvideo.com or using your smartphone visit www.windowsmedia.com/mobile. Fonix, Inc. (OTCBB: FNIX) remained unchanged at .017 per share, trading 15,436,740 shares on Wednesday.

Fonix Corporation (OTCBB:FNIX - News), based in Salt Lake City, is an innovative communications and technology company that provides integrated telecommunications services and value-added speech technologies through Fonix Telecom, Inc.; LecStar Telecom, Inc.; and The Fonix Speech Group. The combination of interactive speech technology and integrated telecommunications services allows Fonix to provide customers with comprehensive cost-effective solutions to enhance and expand their communications needs. Visit www.fonix.com for more information, or call 801-553-6600 and say "Sales."

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23.03.2006, 15:17

Stockguru.com: Guru Alerts for Thursday, March 23, 2006 GGTS, CWLC, ITKG, GZFX.

Dallas, Texas, Mar 23, 2006 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- Stock Guru Alerts for Thursday include Gaming Transactions Inc.(OTC: GGTS), China Wireless Communications, Inc. (OTCBB: CWLC), Integral Technologies, Inc (OTCBB: ITKG), and GameZnFlix, Inc. (OTCBB: GZFX)

Gaming Transactions Inc.(OTC: GGTS) closed down at 15.15%, trading 942,680 shares on Wednesday.

Gaming Transactions Inc is a developer and provider of online games and services for the online entertainment and gaming industries. The Company's central licensed games portal, www.keno.com, is a destination online gambling property where players may participate in a number of gambling and online gaming fixtures.

Please visit www.gamingtransactions.com.

China Wireless Communications, Inc. (OTCBB: CWLC) traded as much as 27.34% over open on Wednesday.

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.

Integral Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: ITKG) traded as much as 16.36% over open on Wednesday.

Integral Technologies, Inc. is the developer of an innovative electrically conductive resin-based material called "ElectriPlast," a highly conductive recipe that can be molded into virtually any shape or dimension associated with the range of plastics, rubbers and other polymers. Our IP consists of ElectriPlast(TM) and over 90 applications of ElectriPlast(TM) in various industries. To date, we have received 12 patents on ElectriPlast(TM) applications, 7 have been issued, 5 have been allowed and are awaiting issuance, and 88 are pending. Various examples of industries where ElectriPlast can be used are antennas, shielding, lighting, circuitry, switch actuators, resistors, and medical devices, to name just a few. The company is currently introducing these new products and ElectriPlast technology on a global scale.

GameZnFlix, Inc. (OTCBB: GZFX) closed down at 11.11%, trading 288,988,700 shares on Wednesday.

GameZnFlix is a company that offers video games/DVDs for rental or purchase on the Internet with access to over 40,000 titles. With four different membership levels beginning at $8.99 a month to annual membership with an average price of $20.75 per month subscribers can rent a combination of both video games and/or DVD movies with no late fees or due dates or members can purchase video games and/or DVD movie titles at a membership discount.

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23.03.2006, 15:21

Stockguru.com: Guru Alerts for Thursday, March 23, 2006 QTEK, DYMTF, MNEAF, SLGLF.

Dallas, Texas, Mar 23, 2006 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- Stock Guru Alerts for Thursday include Quintek Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: QTEK), DynaMotive Energy Systems, Inc. (OTCBB: DYMTF), Minera Andes, Inc (OTCBB: MNEAF), and Silverado Gold Mines, Ltd. (OTCBB: SLGLF)

Quintek Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: QTEK) closed down at 1.43%, trading 400,250 shares on Wednesday.

Quintek Technologies, Inc (OTC BB:QTEK.OB - News), through its wholly owned subsidiaries Quintek Services, Inc. (QSI), and Sapphire Consulting Services, Inc., provides services to enable Fortune 500 and Global 2000 corporations to reduce costs and maximize revenues. QSI delivers Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) services and solutions that enable companies to secure and manage their key data processing demands with optimal efficiency and minimal costs. As a next-generation technology company, Quintek is unhindered by outdated information technology systems, and thus is able to deploy best-of-breed solutions in all aspects of BPO. The Aberdeen Group, a provider of IT market intelligence, forecasts 13% annual growth for the BPO industry through 2005, when the market is projected to reach $248 billion. Sapphire Consulting Services, Inc. offers a broad range of supply chain management consulting services. Sapphire assists organizations to create a higher level of customer satisfaction, enhance supply chain capability and achieve consistent competitive advantage through reduced product cost, reduced inventory investment and improved supply chain security. A study by IDC found the SCM services market will expand from $26.1 billion in 2002 to $40.5 billion in 2007, representing a five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.2%

For more information, visit http://www.quintek.com.

DynaMotive Energy Systems, Inc. (OTCBB: DYMTF) traded as much as 1.46% over open on Wednesday.

DynaMotive's BioOil is produced using patented technology that converts forest and agricultural wastes such as bark, sawdust and sugar cane bagasse into a liquid fuel. Unlike fossil fuels, BioOil is renewable, clean burning, low in emissions and is greenhouse gas neutral. As a clean fuel for power generation in gas turbines, diesel engines and boilers, BioOil presents significant market opportunities. The Company and its partners are also engaged in research and development on a range of derivative products that will further enhance the market and value for BioOil as an alternative fuel and product source.

Minera Andes, Inc. (OTCBB: MNEAF) closed down at .48%, trading 842,717 shares on Wednesday.

Minera Andes is a gold, silver and copper exploration company working in Argentina. Minera Andes holds about 500,000 acres of mineral exploration land in Argentina, including the co-owned San Jose silver/gold project now under construction and feasibility consideration for possible mine production. Minera Andes has also discovered an enriched copper zone at its Los Azules property and is acquiring other exploration targets in southern Argentina. The Corporation presently has 109,840,637 issued and outstanding shares.

For further information, please contact: Art Johnson at the Spokane office, or Krister A. Kottmeier, investor relations -- Canada, at the Vancouver office. Visit our Web site: www.minandes.com

Silverado Gold Mines, Ltd. (OTCBB: SLGLF) closed down at 9.17%, trading 2,036,944 shares on Wednesday.

Silverado has been exploring, developing and test mining gold deposits in central Alaska since 1978. The Company uses its varied technical skills to acquire, assess and develop gold deposits with the intention of conducting mining operations on worthy targets. From time to time partnerships or options are negotiated with other companies to assist in exploration of large areas of prospective property.

Silverado is also working on the development of a coal-based alternative fuel. The fuel would substitute for oil in the generation of electricity and industrial heat.

The Company is currently focusing on the Nolan Placer and Lode Gold Project north of Fairbanks.

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23.03.2006, 15:26

Stockguru.com: Guru Alerts for Thursday, March 23, 2006 IPRE, SKVI, AIDO, GTEC.

Dallas, Texas, Mar 23, 2006 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- Stock Guru Alerts for Thursday include for Imperia Entertainment, Inc. (OTC:IPRE), Skinvisible, Inc. (OTCBB: SKVI), Advanced ID Corporation (OTCBB: AIDO), and Genesis Technology Group, Inc. (OTCBB: GTEC)

Imperia Entertainment, Inc. (OTC:IPRE) traded as much as 16.67% over open on Wednesday.

Imperia Entertainment, Inc. (www.imperiaentertainment.com) is a company which has emerged as a player in the area of independent film production and distribution, once monopolized by the major film studios. In conjunction with its distribution subsidiary, Imperia International Distribution, the company engages in investing in and producing and distributing full-length feature films. Along with its equity interest in "All That I Need" (www.allthatineed.net), released in theaters last month, and which will go into DVD release February 18, 2006, its feature film in production, "Say It In Russian," directed by Jeff Celentano ("Primary Suspect," "Gunshy") and edited by David Rawlins ("Saturday Night Fever"), and "Whiskers," the family movie about an intelligent seal, produced by Jordan Klein ("Flipper," "Jaws," "Splash"), the Company has amassed an impressive media library, including the award-winning "Autograph" television series (www.autograph.tv), which airs on the Colours Television Network, and the newly acquired "Faces and Names" television series.

Skinvisible, Inc. (OTCBB: SKVI) traded as much as 16.07% over open on Wednesday,

Headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, Skinvisible Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a research and development company that has formulated and patented its innovative Invisicare polymer delivery system technology and compositions for topical skin applications. Skinvisible's primary marketing and sales objective is to license its technology and sell its trademarked polymer delivery vehicles to established dermatological, cosmetic, skincare and pharmaceutical manufacturers.

Advanced ID Corporation (OTCBB: AIDO) traded as much as 7.14% over open on Wednesday.

Advanced ID Corporation (OTCBB:AIDO - News) is a complete solutions provider in the radio frequency identification (RFID) market. RFID provides a means for positive identification and trace-back of objects that have been identified with a Low Frequency (LF) microchip or RFID tag. The Company's subsidiaries are Advanced PET ID, "The Pet Microchip Company", the largest provider of companion animal identification in Canada, and Advanced ID Asia Engineering Co. Ltd., our R&D and technical support company. Since 1994 Advanced ID Corporation has been offering a Low Frequency (LF) product line of over 100 items comprised of RFID microchips, identification scanners, and a proprietary pet recovery database to the companion animal and biological sciences markets. Advanced ID is also a leader in UHF/RFID technology with its line of DataTRAC(TM) livestock tracking and traceability products, and UHF/RFID automotive tire tag applications.

Genesis Technology Group, Inc. (OTCBB: GTEC) closed down at .28%, trading 1,110,796 shares on Wednesday.

Genesis Technology Group, Inc. 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. The Company has offices in the United States and China. A 75% owned subsidiary of Genesis, Genesis Equity Capital, LLC assists Chinese and Western companies in formulating strategies to increase equity value, while targeting Western stock exchanges as a source of capital and shareholder support. The core strength of GEP management is creating a first rate plan to create investor awareness and bring in long-term individual and institutional investors. GEP should create liquidity in the stock and gain investor awareness by using tested channels of communications by cogently articulating the companies' stories. GEP has built successful channels with expertise in screening and selecting Chinese companies that possess solid business histories and professional management, and North American public companies and shells that possess a shareholder base and a history of auditing and filing, as required by the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission. For more information, visit http://www.genesis-technology.net. About StockGuru.com:

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23.03.2006, 15:56

US Financial Network: GlaxoSmithKline Begins Testing New Technology to Protect Patients against Counterfeit Medicine and CytoDyn Selects Network Solutions as Its Sole Provider of Internet Services

Mar 23, 2006 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- City of Industry, CA - Pharmaceuticals industry news provided by Financial News USA (OTC: FNWU) GlaxoSmithKline (NYSE:GSK) has begun distributing a medicine tagged with radio frequency identification (RFID) technology as part of a pilot project to help protect patient safety. The tags will be placed on all bottles of Trizivir (an HIV medicine) distributed in the United States. When scanned at close range, the tags will help verify that the medicine bottle contains authentic Trizivir . Drug makers Schering-Plough Corp. (NYSE:SGP) and GlaxoSmithKline PLC said Wednesday that a new study shows that their impotence drug Levitra is effective in men taking high blood pressure medication. The companies studied 354 men who took high blood pressure medication, except alpha blockers, and suffered from impotence, and gave them either Levitra or a placebo. In the Levitra group, 83 percent of men got erections, compared with the 58 percent of men who got erections in the placebo group.
CytoDyn, Inc. (OTCBB: CYDY) has consolidated its Internet services by selecting Network Solutions as its sole provider. This was the reason for a 48-hour period during which the Company's updated web site was not fully available. "Low cost was definitely a factor in moving everything to Network Solutions," according to CEO Allen D. Allen. "However," Allen added, "our main incentive was to have the breadth of services available from Network Solutions as we expand our staff and begin to develop foreign markets." Shares of Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. (NYSE:BMY) and partner Sanofi-Aventis SA jumped Wednesday after the two drugmakers agreed to settle a patent challenge to the blood thinning drug Plavix. Plavix is Bristol-Myers' best-selling drug and some analysts believe the company could become a takeover target with the patent dispute now resolved. Some analysts upgraded the company's stock and their price targets.

actr

24.03.2006, 15:16

24.03.2006 14:43
US Vorbörse: Überwiegend freundlich

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24.03.2006, 15:33

24.03.2006 15:19
US-Markt könnte uneinheitlich starten /Google vorb.+8%
Rund 20 Minuten vor Handelsbeginn in den USA präsentieren sich die Futures uneinheitlich. Während der NASDAQ-Future um 0,2 Prozent auf 1.694,50 Punkte steigt, gibt der S&P-Future um 0,1 Prozent auf 1.310,25 Punkte nach.

Für eine freundliche Stimmung unter den Technologiewerten könnte im Frühhandel die Meldung über die Aufnahme der Aktien des Internetsuchmaschinenbetreibers Google (Nachrichten/Aktienkurs) in den US-Leitindex S&P 500 sorgen. Im vorbörslichen Handel legen Google um 8 Prozent auf 370 Dollar zu. Als potentieller belastender Faktor für den Gesamtmarkt ist jedoch wieder die Sorge über weitere Zinsanhebungen durch die US-Notenbank in Betracht zu ziehen. Zudem sehen sich die Anleger mit gemischt ausgefallenen US-Konjunkturdaten über die Auftragseingänge langlebiger Güter konfrontiert. Zwar stiegen diese im Februar um 2,6 Prozent, was über den Erwartungen eines Zuwachses von 1,5 Prozent liegt, doch stellte sich abzüglich des Transportsektors ein Minus von 1,3 Prozent ein. Hier lagen die Prognosen bei einem Plus von 1 Prozent. Um 16.00 Uhr werden die Neubauverkäufen für Februar bekannt gegeben. Volkswirte rechnen mit einem Minus von 2,7 Prozent.

Der Telekomausrüster Lucent Technologies führt mit dem französischen Konkurrenten Alcatel Verhandlungen über einen Zusammenschluss. Wie beide Unternehmen weiter mitteilten, befinden sich die Gespräche in einem fortgeschrittenen Stadium. Dabei gehe es um eine Fusion unter Gleichen. Es sei jedoch nicht sicher ob die Gespräche im Zustandekommen einer Vereinbarung münden werden. Lucent Technologies schießen vorbörslich um 11,5 Prozent auf 3,15 Dollar nach oben.

actr

27.03.2006, 15:08

Stockguru.com: Guru Alerts for Monday, March 27, 2006 QIIIF, EGEI, ABHH, VRDM.

Dallas, Texas, Mar 27, 2006 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- Stock Guru Alerts for Monday include QI Systems, Inc. (OTCBB: QIIIF), eGene, Inc (OTCBB: EGEI), American Bank Note Holographics, Inc. (OTCBB: ABHH), and Veridium Corporation (OTCBB: VRDM)

QI Systems, Inc. (OTCBB: QIIIF) remained unchanged at .335 per share, trading 28,400 shares on Friday.

QI Systems Inc. develops and markets innovative chip-based card payment and tracking solutions for a number of industries as well as national, state and local government agencies. QI's products and core competencies include smart-card and stored-value systems, security protocols, data communication software design and hardware manufacture. For more information about QI Systems Inc., visit http://www.qisystems.ca/.

eGene, Inc. (OTCBB: EGEI) traded as much as 69.09% over open on Friday eGene Inc. focuses its core technologies of capillary electrophoresis, microfluidics, liquid handling and automation to develop and manufacture low-cost microfluidic, miniaturized digital genetic analyzer systems, software and consumables for biological materials testing applications. These products detect, quantify, identify and characterize DNA and RNA at high rates of specificity and sensitivity while automating routine and non-routine laboratory and industrial procedures critical to product safety, development quality and productivity

American Bank Note Holographics, Inc. (OTCBB: ABHH) traded as much as 19.09% over open on Friday.

American Bank Note Holographics, Inc. (ABNH) is a world leader in the design, production and marketing of security holograms that authenticate valuable documents and products. ABNH security devices are used to protect a wide range of products and documents including most major transaction cards, secure documents issued by the United States and other governments, pharmaceuticals and other valuable consumer and industrial products.

The need for better security for documents and products continues to escalate as new imaging and printing technologies have made it easier for criminals and terrorists to counterfeit a wide variety of products and documents of value. The security devices that ABNH designs and produces provide an effective deterrent to counterfeiting since they are extremely difficult to copy and are easily recognizable. ABNH combines its world class holographic origination capabilities with proprietary applications to create effective solutions to combat the increasing worldwide problems of counterfeiting, tampering, diversion and fraud.

ABNH maintains its corporate headquarters and its principal manufacturing operations in Robbinsville, New Jersey. In addition, ABNH maintains a production facility in Dalton, Massachusetts.

Veridium Corporation (OTCBB: VRDM) closed down at 4.13%, trading 3,827,473 shares on Friday.

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.

actr

27.03.2006, 15:10

Stockguru.com: Guru Alerts for Monday, March 27, 2006 TTSR, AOOR, MNEAF, PTSC.

Dallas, Texas, Mar 27, 2006 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- Stock Guru Alerts for Monday include Tactical Solutions Partners, Inc. (OTC:TTSR), Apollo Resources International, Inc. (OTCBB: AOOR), Minera Andes, Inc (OTCBB: MNEAF), and Patriot Scientific Corporation (OTCBB: PTSC)

Tactical Solutions Partners, Inc. (OTC:TTSR) remained unchanged at 1.85 per share, trading 10,000 shares on Friday.

Tactical Solution Partners, Inc is an emerging provider of hardware, software, training, and consulting services to the first responder, law enforcement, and anti-terrorism markets through its two divisions: TSPI Law Enforcement Options Group; and TSPI Anti-Terrorism Option Group.

Apollo Resources International, Inc. (OTCBB: AOOR) traded as much as 10.42% over open on Friday.

Apollo Resources International is a public energy company focused on the acquisition and development of upstream oil and natural gas production assets. Additionally, the Company evaluates and develops existing and future alternative energy sources.

Minera Andes, Inc. (OTCBB: MNEAF) traded as much as 8.51% over open on Friday Minera Andes is a gold, silver and copper exploration company working in Argentina. Minera Andes holds about 500,000 acres of mineral exploration land in Argentina, including the co-owned San Jose silver/gold project now under construction and feasibility consideration for possible mine production. Minera Andes has also discovered an enriched copper zone at its Los Azules property and is acquiring other exploration targets in southern Argentina. The Corporation presently has 109,840,637 issued and outstanding shares.

For further information, please contact: Art Johnson at the Spokane office, or Krister A. Kottmeier, investor relations -- Canada, at the Vancouver office. Visit our Web site: www.minandes.com

Patriot Scientific Corporation (OTCBB: PTSC) closed down at 1.25%, trading 3,547,682 shares on Friday.

Patriot Scientific (OTC Bulletin Board: PTSC.OB - News) has emerged as an effective and dynamic intellectual property company, developing and marketing innovative and proprietary semiconductor technologies. The company's portfolio of proprietary designs encompasses what is believed to be fundamental ultra-low-power array microprocessor technology, as well as pending patents designed to protect Patriot's proprietary technology and architecture. Detailed information about Patriot Scientific can be found on the website www.ptsc.com

actr

27.03.2006, 15:29

27.03.2006 15:23
Sirius Satellite - J.P. Morgan zuversichtlicher
Sirius Satellite Radio (Nachrichten/Aktienkurs) wird von J.P. Morgan (Nachrichten/Aktienkurs) von underweight auf neutral heraufgestuft. Die Analysten stimmt die Bewertung des Satellitenradiobetreibers und geminderte Wettbewerbsbefürchtungen positiv. Der Titel verlor seit Ende November 30 Prozent an Wert und notiert nun innerhalb jener von dem zuständigen Analysten zuerkannten angemessenen Range. Es gebe Anzeichen, dass Sirius Satellite und dessen Konkurrent XM Satellite Radio in den jeweiligen Verkaufszahlen fast Parität erreichen und ihre gewährten Rabatte etwas zurückfahren. Falls Sirius in der Lage ist, mit XM in den Verkäufen Schritt zu halten, bestehe für Sirius in der zweiten Jahreshälfte die Möglichkeit der Erreichung eines neuen Rekordkundenwachstums. Der zuständige Analyst erhöht für das erste Quartal zu Sirius die Schätzungen zum Kundenwachstum von 733.000 auf 765.000.

actr

27.03.2006, 15:34

Crescent Point Energy Trust to acquire Canex Energy Inc. via a plan of arrangement to consolidate new Alberta core area /THIS NEWS RELEASE IS NOT FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES OR TO ANY UNITED STATES NEWS SERVICES/

CALGARY, Mar 27, 2006 (Canada NewsWire via COMTEX) -- Crescent Point Energy Trust ("Crescent Point" or the "Trust") (TSX: CPG.UN) and Canex Energy Inc. ("Canex") (TSX: CXO) are pleased to announce that their respective Boards of Directors have unanimously approved a Proposal (the "Proposal") pursuant to which the Trust will acquire, by way of Plan of Arrangement (the "Plan") all of Canex's issued and outstanding shares in exchange for a combination of Crescent Point trust units, cash and assumed debt for a total purchase price of $85.6 million or $2.77 per Canex share. Currently, Canex is producing approximately 1,080 boe/d of focused high netback, light oil and natural gas production. As part of the Plan of Arrangement, Canex will create a new publicly traded exploration company ("Exploreco") with approximately 105 boe/d of light oil production located in northwest Alberta. The existing Canex management team will manage the Exploreco.
CANEX PLAN

Under the terms of the Proposal, each issued and outstanding Canex share will be exchanged for 0.1003 of a Crescent Point trust unit and $0.5876 in cash. In addition, pursuant to the Plan, Canex shareholders will be entitled to receive 1.0 common share and one-third of a common share purchase warrant of Exploreco for each Canex share held.

The Plan requires the approval of the Canex shareholders along with customary regulatory, court and other approvals. An information circular outlining the Plan is expected to be mailed in late April, 2006. Canex will endeavor to have the shareholder's meeting relating to such approvals held on or about May 23, 2006. This will allow the Plan to be implemented on or before May 29, 2006, which will enable the shareholders of Canex who receive trust units pursuant to the Plan and who remain holders of trust units on May 29, 2006 to receive the May distribution of $0.20 per Crescent Point trust unit held payable June 15, 2006. Crescent Point has also agreed that should the Effective Date of the proposed Plan be later than May 29, 2006 (the Record Date for its May monthly distribution), Crescent Point will deliver a cash payment of $0.02 for each Canex share on closing.

Based on the above exchange ratio, Crescent Point will issue an estimated 2.65 million trust units, pay approximately $15.5 million cash and assume approximately $12.3 million of net debt to acquire 975 boe/d of focused, high netback, light oil and natural gas producing assets located in the Trust's new core operating area of northwest Alberta. The total consideration to be paid in Crescent Point trust units, cash and debt for the Canex Plan is estimated at $85.6 million, based on a Crescent Point unit price of $21.80.

Approximately, 850 boe/d of Canex's production is a consolidation with Crescent Point's core Worsley field in northwest Alberta. Crescent Point's Worsley area production is expected to increase from approximately 500 to 1,350 boe/d with the implementation of the Plan

actr

28.03.2006, 14:39

Stockguru.com: Guru Alerts for Tuesday, March 28, 2006 PFNH, VLDI, CWPC, UNCN.

Dallas, Texas, Mar 28, 2006 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- Stock Guru Alerts for Tuesday include Perfisans Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB: PFNH), Validian Corporation (OTCBB: VLDI), CanWest Petroleum Corporation (OTCBB: CPWC), and Unico, Inc (OTCBB: UNCN)

Perfisans Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB: PFNH) traded as much as 26.32% over open on Monday.

Perfisans Holdings, Inc. is an emerging fabless semiconductor company focused on developing leading edge, cost-effective, system-on-chip (SOC) integrated circuits and delivering innovative solutions that address performance needs in data-telecommunication, storage networks, content delivery networks, broadband networks, and rich streaming media.

Validian Corporation (OTCBB: VLDI) traded as much as 85.00% over open on Monday Validian Corporation is a leader in the research and development of innovative application-security and secure data-exchange software and solutions for public and private enterprises. Validian ASI(TM) is a software-only development and deployment environment that enables secure data exchange to be integrated directly into applications rapidly and easily, lowering development costs. ASI protects against attacks by authenticating applications, and encrypting and decrypting data within applications to ensure data exchanged between trusted applications is always encrypted and never travels in the clear. Cost-effective, simple-to-deploy and easy to manage, Validian solutions also facilitate security audit compliance. A U.S. corporation, Validian has offices in the United States, Canada and Switzerland.

CanWest Petroleum Corporation (OTCBB: CPWC) traded as much as 7.82% over open on Monday.

- CanWest Petroleum has the largest land holdings in the Athabasca Oil Sands region being 846,680 acres known as the Firebag East project.

- 3.4 billion barrel bitumen oil resource, known as the Eagle Nest Project, in the Athabasca Oil Sands of Alberta.

- 4.3 billion barrel oil shale resource, known as the Pasquia Hills Project, which contain petrochemical feedstocks including Benzenes and Naphthas.

- A senior US listings is planned in the near term.

Unico, Inc. (OTCBB: UNCN) closed down at 15.79%, trading 301,094,844 shares on Monday.

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

28.03.2006, 14:42

Stockguru.com: Guru Alerts for Tuesday, March 28, 2006 IPRE, MNEAF, FRPT, MMAM.

Dallas, Texas, Mar 28, 2006 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- Stock Guru Alerts for Tuesday include for Imperia Entertainment, Inc. (OTC:IPRE), Minera Andes, Inc. (OTCBB: MNEAF), Force Protection, Inc (OTCBB: FRPT), and Medical Makeover Corporation of America (OTCBB: MMAM)

Imperia Entertainment, Inc. (OTC:IPRE) traded as much as 3.23% over open on Monday.

Imperia Entertainment, Inc. (www.imperiaentertainment.com) is a company which has emerged as a player in the area of independent film production and distribution, once monopolized by the major film studios. In conjunction with its distribution subsidiary, Imperia International Distribution, the company engages in investing in and producing and distributing full-length feature films. Along with its equity interest in "All That I Need" (www.allthatineed.net), released in theaters last month, and which will go into DVD release February 18, 2006, its feature film in production, "Say It In Russian," directed by Jeff Celentano ("Primary Suspect," "Gunshy") and edited by David Rawlins ("Saturday Night Fever"), and "Whiskers," the family movie about an intelligent seal, produced by Jordan Klein ("Flipper," "Jaws," "Splash"), the Company has amassed an impressive media library, including the award-winning "Autograph" television series (www.autograph.tv), which airs on the Colours Television Network, and the newly acquired "Faces and Names" television series.

Minera Andes, Inc. (OTCBB: MNEAF) traded as much as 13.35% over open on Monday Minera Andes is a gold, silver and copper exploration company working in Argentina. Minera Andes holds about 500,000 acres of mineral exploration land in Argentina, including the co-owned San Jose silver/gold project now under construction and feasibility consideration for possible mine production. Minera Andes has also discovered an enriched copper zone at its Los Azules property and is acquiring other exploration targets in southern Argentina. The Corporation presently has 109,840,637 issued and outstanding shares.

For further information, please contact: Art Johnson at the Spokane office, or Krister A. Kottmeier, investor relations -- Canada, at the Vancouver office. Visit our Web site: www.minandes.com

Force Protection, Inc. (OTCBB: FRPT) traded as much as .23% over open on Monday Force Protection, Inc. manufactures ballistic- and mine-protected vehicles through its wholly owned subsidiary. These specialty vehicles are protected against landmines, hostile fire, and Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs, commonly referred to as roadside bombs). Force Protection's mine and ballistic protection technology is among the most advanced in the world. The vehicles are manufactured outside Charleston, S.C.

Medical Makeover Corporation of America (OTCBB: MMAM) closed down at 19.64%, trading 3,898,280 shares on Monday.

Medical Makeover Corporation of America, (MMAM) has targeted the highly profitable segment of quick service, non-invasive, medical grade aesthetic and self improvement centers. Positioning itself in a segment with tremendous growth in recent years, MMAM will deliver the most sought after services in the market today. In addition to onsite services, the Company will deliver skin care and disease prevention products distributed through its Biometis subsidiary and retailers nationwide. The Company aims to capitalize on the public's growing demand for such services and products. Having established international alliances, MMAM has access to Asian and European manufacturing resources to deliver FDA and CE approved products nationwide. Despite the potential for growth in this industry segment, there is no dominant provider offering an equivalent set of complete and integrated services.

For Investor Relations information, please call: 1-800-288-7499 or e-mail: info@dpmartin.com

actr

28.03.2006, 14:45

Stockguru.com: Guru Alerts for Tuesday, March 28, 2006 GGTS, AOOR, HYBT, XKEM.

Dallas, Texas, Mar 28, 2006 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- Stock Guru Alerts for Tuesday include Gaming Transactions Inc.(OTC: GGTS), Apollo Resources International, Inc. (OTCBB: AOOR), Hybrid Technologies, Inc (OTCBB: HYBT), and Xechem International, Inc. (OTCBB: XKEM)

Gaming Transactions Inc.(OTC: GGTS) traded as much as 19.05% over open on Monday.

Gaming Transactions Inc is a developer and provider of online games and services for the online entertainment and gaming industries. The Company's central licensed games portal, www.keno.com, is a destination online gambling property where players may participate in a number of gambling and online gaming fixtures.

Please visit www.gamingtransactions.com.

Apollo Resources International, Inc. (OTCBB: AOOR) traded as much as 36.79% over open on Monday.

Apollo Resources International is a public energy company focused on the acquisition and development of upstream oil and natural gas production assets. Additionally, the Company evaluates and develops existing and future alternative energy sources.

Hybrid Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: HYBT) traded as much as 8.23% over open on Monday.

Hybrid Technologies, Inc., (NASD OTCBB: HYBT) was incorporated in Nevada in 2000 and is a development stage technology company that is focusing its resources and efforts on the development and marketing of electric powered vehicles, products, commercial and residential properties. Hybrid has four wholly owned subsidiaries: Global Hybrid Corporation, R-Electric Car Company and Solium Power Corporation. Everything from scooters, bicycles, mopeds, motorcycles, watercraft, lawn and garden equipment, cars and homes are successfully being converted to zero emission, Lithium Ion powered vehicles and facilities.

Hybrid Technologies, Inc. holds the licensing agreements for all of Global Hybrid's product development other than 4-wheeled vehicles, the R-Electric Car Company product development for all four-wheeled vehicles and Solium Power's Lithium/Solar power system technology for residential and commercial properties

Xechem International, Inc. (OTCBB: XKEM) closed down at 5.66%, trading 38,470,260 shares on Monday.

Xechem International, Inc. is a development stage biopharmaceutical company focusing on anticancer, antiviral (including AIDS), antifungal, Sickle Cell Disease (SCD), antimalarial and antibacterial products from natural sources, including microbial and marine organisms. Xechem's mission is to bring relief to the millions of people who suffer from these diseases. Its focus is on the development of phyto-pharmaceuticals and other proprietary technologies, including those used in the treatment of orphan diseases. Its primary attention and resources are currently being directed toward the development and commercial launch of its Sickle Cell drug, NICOSAN(TM)/HEMOXIN(TM), which has shown efficacy in the treatment of SCD.

actr

28.03.2006, 14:50

Stockguru.com: Guru Alerts for Tuesday, March 28, 2006 NXPW, SRGG, WWAT, GTEC.

Dallas, Texas, Mar 28, 2006 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- Stock Guru Alerts for Tuesday include NextPhase Wireless, Inc. (OTCBB: NXPW), Surge Global Energy, Inc (OTCBB: SRGG), WorldWater & Power Corporation (OTCBB: WWAT), and Genesis Technology Group, Inc. (OTCBB: GTEC)

NextPhase Wireless, Inc. (OTCBB: NXPW) traded as much as 3.20% over open on Monday.

NextPhase Wireless is a next-generation connectivity company that specializes in delivering integrated Internet, voice and data communication solutions to its customers. The Company designs, deploys and operates its own wireless networks and also provides wireless technology solutions to businesses and municipalities. The Company is an active member of the WiMAX Forum(TM) and the Wireless Communications Association International (WCA). Leveraging its full-service capabilities and world-class infrastructure, NextPhase Wireless offers a comprehensive portfolio of broadband solutions that meet customers' needs today, and can anticipate and grow to meet their needs of tomorrow.

Surge Global Energy, Inc. (OTCBB: SRGG) traded as much as 18.18% over open on Monday.

Surge Global Energy, Inc. global headquarters are located in San Diego, California and its subsidiary, Signet Energy, Inc., offices are located in Calgary, Canada. Led by a strong management team of industry veterans in the heavy oil and gas exploitation, the company is now positioned through its subsidiary to develop oil sands leases in the Sawn Lake area of Alberta, Canada (Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin). Surge also holds a working interest in the Keg River Formation, Kitty Area of North Central Alberta, and in the Santa Rosa Dome project in Mendoza province of Argentina. For more information on the company please visit http://www.SurgeGlobalEnergy.com.

WorldWater & Power Corporation (OTCBB: WWAT) traded as much as 3.75% over open on Monday.

WorldWater & Power Corporation is a full-service, international solar engineering and water management company with unique, high-powered and patented solar technology that provides solutions to a broad spectrum of the world's water supply and energy problems. For more information about WorldWater & Power Corp., visit their website at www.worldwater.com.

Genesis Technology Group, Inc. (OTCBB: GTEC) closed down at 11.11%, trading 2,452,908 shares on Monday.

Genesis Technology Group, Inc. 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. The Company has offices in the United States and China. A 75% owned subsidiary of Genesis, Genesis Equity Capital, LLC assists Chinese and Western companies in formulating strategies to increase equity value, while targeting Western stock exchanges as a source of capital and shareholder support. The core strength of GEP management is creating a first rate plan to create investor awareness and bring in long-term individual and institutional investors. GEP should create liquidity in the stock and gain investor awareness by using tested channels of communications by cogently articulating the companies' stories. GEP has built successful channels with expertise in screening and selecting Chinese companies that possess solid business histories and professional management, and North American public companies and shells that possess a shareholder base and a history of auditing and filing, as required by the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission. For more information, visit http://www.genesis-technology.net.

actr

28.03.2006, 14:54

Stockguru.com: Guru Alerts for Tuesday, March 28, 2006 FMNJ, EFSF, PTSC, XSNX.

Dallas, Texas, Mar 28, 2006 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- Stock Guru Alerts for Tuesday include Franklin Mining, Inc. (OTC:FMNJ), eFoodSafetly.com, Inc. (OTCBB: EFSF), Patriot Scientific Corporation (OTCBB: PTSC), and XsunX, Inc (OTCBB: XSNX)

Franklin Mining, Inc. (OTC:FMNJ) traded as much as 25.00% over open on Monday.

Franklin Mining is engaged in the exploration, development and mining of precious and nonferrous metals, including gold, silver, lead, copper and zinc. The company owns or has an interest in a number of precious and nonferrous metal properties.

eFoodSafetly.com, Inc. (OTCBB: EFSF) traded as much as 57.14% over open on Monday.

eFoodSafety.com Inc. is dedicated to improving food and health conditions around the world through its innovative technologies. The company's Knock-Out Technologies Ltd. subsidiary has developed an environmentally safe sporicidal product formulated entirely of food-grade components that eradicates anthrax and a germicidal product that kills six major bacteria: E-coli, Listeria, Pseudomonas, Salmonella, Staphylococcus, and Streptococcus, Avian Influenza, and Black Mold. The sporicidal product has completed its final efficacy laboratory study requisite for EPA registration. In the study, it eradicated both Clostridium Sporogenes and Bacillus Subtilis with 100% efficacy on both hard and porous surfaces. The company's MedElite Inc. subsidiary distributes clinically proven products to physicians who then prescribe the products for their patients. It is the exclusive U.S. and worldwide distributor of the Talsyn(TM)-CI/bid Scar Cream that has been clinically proven to facilitate and improve the appearance, redness and strength of scars (www.talsyn.com) The company is also is a distributor for Cinnergen(TM), a nonprescription liquid whole food nutritional supplement that promotes healthy glucose metabolism (www.cinnergen.com), and most recently became a distributor for Trimmendous, a weight loss formula focusing on the body's 24-hour metabolic processes.

Patriot Scientific Corporation (OTCBB: PTSC) traded as much as .63% over open on Monday.

Patriot Scientific (OTC Bulletin Board: PTSC.OB - News) has emerged as an effective and dynamic intellectual property company, developing and marketing innovative and proprietary semiconductor technologies. The company's portfolio of proprietary designs encompasses what is believed to be fundamental ultra-low-power array microprocessor technology, as well as pending patents designed to protect Patriot's proprietary technology and architecture. Detailed information about Patriot Scientific can be found on the website www.ptsc.com

XsunX, Inc. (OTCBB: XSNX) closed down at 9.05%, trading 4,534,752 shares on Monday.

Based in Aliso Viejo, California, XsunX is the developer of Power Glass -- an innovative thin film solar technology that may soon allow glass windows to produce electricity from the power of the sun. This proprietary technology is intended to allow manufacturers to apply a semi-transparent and photovoltaic film to glass and other transparent surfaces. When XsunX films are exposed to light, the light energy is converted into electrical energy for use as a power source. The integration of energy producing materials into building materials is known as Building Integrated Photovoltaics or ''BIPV''. Please visit the Company's website for more information: http://www.XsunX.com

actr

28.03.2006, 15:23

StockGrid.com: OTC Stocks to Watch on Tuesday, March 28, 2006: NWTMF, CWLC, VLDI

Sarasota, FL, Mar 28, 2006 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) --

Monday, March 27, 2006: Northwestern Mineral Ventures, Inc. (OTCBB: NWTMF), China Wireless Communications, Inc., (OTCBB: CWLC), Validian Corporation (OTCBB: VLDI):

Northwestern Mineral Ventures, Inc. (OTCBB: NWTMF) announced Monday that the company has commenced exploration activities on its recently acquired properties in the Republic of Niger.

NWTMF closed Monday at $1.07.

China Wireless Communications, Inc., (OTCBB: CWLC) announced Monday that the company has signed a third contract with engineering and scientific research university, Tianjin Polytechnic University.

CWLC closed Monday at $0.16.

Other Stocks to Watch:

Shares of Validian Corporation (OTCBB: VLDI), a company that develops application security software and solutions, traded on high volume of 2.83 million shares Monday, 30 times its daily average.

VLDI closed Monday at $0.37, up 85.00%.

actr

28.03.2006, 15:26

StockGrid.com: OTC Stocks to Watch on Tuesday, March 28, 2006: EFSF, STTK, LGIM, WWAT

Sarasota, FL, Mar 28, 2006 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- March 27, 2006: eFoodSafety.com, Inc. (OTCBB: EFSF), Smart-tek Solutions, Inc. (OTCBB: STTK), Logicom, Inc (OTCBB: LGIM), WorldWater & Power Corp. (OTCBB: WWAT),

eFoodSafety.com, Inc. (OTCBB: EFSF) announced Monday that the company's Citroxin formulation has proven in independent laboratory testing to eliminate the H9N2 virus, the surrogate organism used in all laboratory testing for the Bird Flu, on both hard and porous surfaces.

EFSF closed Monday at $0.495, up 18 cents.

Smart-tek Solutions, Inc. (OTCBB: STTK) announced Monday that the company's operating subsidiary, Smart-tek Communications Inc., has been awarded the security/surveillance contracts for two projects valued in excess of $500,000.

STTK closed Monday at $0.686.

Logicom, Inc. (OTCBB: LGIM) announced Monday that the company has completed a previously announced share exchange with Skin Shoes, Inc., saying the combined company will continue to operate under the name "Logicom, Inc." with the intention of changing the company name to "Skins. Inc." in the near future and will also trade on the OTCBB.

LGIM closed Monday at $0.95.

Other Stocks to Watch:

Shares of WorldWater & Power Corp. (OTCBB: WWAT), a developer and marketer of proprietary high-power solar systems, traded on high volume of 5.5 million shares Monday, close to 6 times its daily average. Last week the company announced that it will debut its new MobileMaxPure(tm) solar power unit at the 28th Annual National hurricane Conference in Orlando, Florida, April 10-14, 2006.

WWAT closed Monday at $0.415.

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29.03.2006, 20:45

Sina Corporation - Ordina..

Sedol: 2579230 Exch: NASDAQ Sym: SINA.NAS
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Sonus Networks, Inc

Sedol: 2592538 Exch: NASDAQ Sym: SONS.NAS
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Silver Standard Resources.. )

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MicroStrategy Incorp )

Sedol: 2974329 Exch: NASDAQ Sym: MSTR.NAS
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IPIX CORP 7.85 +1.82 (+30.18 %)

Sedol: 2794174 Exch: NASDAQ Sym: IPIX.NAS

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HP
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30.03.2006, 15:02

TwinTrader.com: Twin Trader Alerts for Thursday, March 30, 2006 MBKR, GSPG, LXRS, CTUM.

Dallas, Texas, Mar 30, 2006 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- Twin Trader Alerts for Thursday include MortgageBrokers.com, Inc. (OTCBB: MBKR), GoldSpring, Inc (OTCBB: GSPG), Lexington Resources, Inc (OTCBB: LXRS), and CSMG Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: CTUM)

MortgageBrokers.com Inc. (OTCBB: MBKR) closed down at 8.11%, trading 9,609 shares on Wednesday.

MortgageBrokers.com is a mortgage brokerage brand and technology firm working on the consolidation of over 40,000 small and medium mortgage broker (SME) shops in North America. MortgageBrokers.com's consolidation strategy is based on a vision of combining SME brokerages into a scalable operating entity that can better compete in the industry under one recognizable brand. The prime objective is to improve the economic performance of the combined companies though the reduction of operating costs, expansion of a national brand, diversification of product lines and investment in technology.

MortgageBrokers.com is offering an equity participation in its public company, in exchange for mortgage origination books of business, providing mortgage brokers with ownership, a career exit strategy and a retention tool unmatched in the North American Mortgage Market.

GoldSpring, Inc. (OTCBB: GSPG) traded as much as 12.00% over open on Wednesday GoldSpring, Inc. is an emerging North American precious metals mining company, which was formed in June 2003. In the Company's relatively short history, it has brought a gold and silver project into production, established a solid footprint around its operations in northern Nevada, and acquired mineral rights in Canada. GoldSpring plans to build on this success through the acquisition of mineral properties in North America that can be efficiently put into near-term production. The Company's objectives are to increase reserves, increase production and increase cash flow to maximize return for its shareholders

Lexington Resources, Inc. (OTCBB: LXRS) traded as much as 2.18% over open on Wednesday.

Lexington Resources, Inc. is a junior integrated natural resource exploration company engaged in the acquisition and development of oil and natural gas properties in the United States. Its current operational focus is on gas development initiatives in the Arkoma Basin, Oklahoma and the Dallas Fort Worth Basin in Texas. For further information see: www.lexingtonresources.com

CSMG Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: CTUM) closed down at 11.69%, trading 475,428 shares on Wednesday.

CSMG TECHNOLOGIES, INC. "CSMG" (OTC Bulletin Board: CTUM.OB) (OTC Pinksheets, Symbol: CTUM) referred to throughout as "CSMG" or the company is a diversified corporation formed in 1992. Since inception CSMG has invested heavily and formed strong relationships in a portfolio of state of the art technologies suitable for US and international niche markets. CSMG has been instrumental in working with Ukraine Scientific, Space, Electronics, Defense, Agriculture, Medical Institutes and Research Clinics in identifying advanced technologies and financing the completion of research and development (R & D) of these technologies. Through these activities CSMG has secured ownership and exclusive world rights for several cutting edge technologies including medical devices, environment related and other high tech niche market products. The company's exclusive rights include patents, licensing, manufacture, marketing and distribution. In 2000 CSMG began introducing these products to the US and International markets.

In addition to the R & D activities CSMG is a founder, largest shareholder and foreign investor of a successful Ukraine engineering company "United Engineering Joint Stock Company with Foreign Investments (UEC)" Founded in 1994, UEC is involved in defense industry and defense conversion projects and employs more than 250 Ukraine executive, office staff, engineers and technicians.

CSMG is a Texas corporation with offices in Corpus Christi, Texas, Washington, D.C., Atlanta, Georgia, and Kiev, Ukraine

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30.03.2006, 15:07

TwinTrader.com: Twin Trader Alerts for Thursday, March 30, 2006 TLST, GMTH, GPXM, NTRZ.

Dallas, Texas, Mar 30, 2006 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- Twin Trader Alerts for Thursday include Telesis Technology Corporation (OTC:TLST) Global Matrechs, Inc. (OTCBB: GMTH), Golden Phoenix Minerals, Inc (OTCBB: GPXM), and Nutra Cea (OTCBB: NTRZ)

Telesis Technology Corporation (OTC:TLST) closed down at 24.10%, trading 15,600 shares on Wednesday.

Telesis Technology Corporation is a diversified Aerospace and Defense Contractor. Telesis Technology Corporation has several operating divisions with main locations in Nebraska and Florida. Company information can be obtained at http://www.telesistechnology.com Global Matrechs, Inc. (OTCBB: GMTH) traded as much as 15.28% over open on Wednesday Since the sale of substantially all of the assets of the company's hosting and website maintenance business to Tulix, Global Matrechs has operated its licensed technologies business. Through its licensed technologies business, Global Matrechs seeks to convert the licenses it has acquired in emerging technologies in the nuclear energy, environmental and chemical industries into manufactured products primarily through sub-licenses of those technologies to manufacturers.

Golden Phoenix Minerals, Inc. (OTCBB: GPXM) traded as much as 3.76% over open on Wednesday.

Golden Phoenix Minerals, Inc. is a Nevada-based mining company committed to deliver value to its shareholders by acquiring, developing and mining superior precious and strategic metal deposits in North America using competitive business practices balanced by principles of ethical stewardship. Golden Phoenix owns the Mineral Ridge gold and silver property near Silver Peak, Nevada, and is manager/operator of the Ashdown gold and molybdenum property in Humboldt County, Nevada.

Visit the Golden Phoenix Web site at http://www.Golden-Phoenix.com/

NutraCea (OTCBB: NTRZ) closed down at .83%, trading 467,893 shares on Wednesday NutraCea is a world leader in stabilized rice bran technology. Through its wholly owned subsidiary RiceX, the company manufacturers as well as distributes products and food ingredients made from Rice Bran through its proprietary technology and processes. The Company has developed intellectual properties to create a range of proprietary product formulations, delivery systems and whole food nutrition products. NutraCea's proprietary technology enables the creation of food and nutrition products from rice bran, normally a wasted by-product of standard rice processing. In addition to its whole foods products, NutraCea develops families of health-promoting "nutraceuticals," including natural arthritic relief and cholesterol-lowering products. More information can be found in the company's filings with the SEC and you can visit the NutraCea web site at http://www.NutraCea.com

actr

30.03.2006, 15:10

NASDAQ: Withdrawal of indicative offer for the London Stock Exchange Plc (the London Stock Exchange or the LSE)

New York, Mar 30, 2006 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- In connection with the announcement made on March 10, 2006 by The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. ("NASDAQ") that it had submitted an indicative offer proposal to the London Stock Exchange, NASDAQ announced today that it no longer intends to make an offer for the LSE. In its announcement, NASDAQ reserved the right, under certain circumstances, to announce an offer or possible offer or make and participate in an offer or possible offer for the LSE and/or take any other action which would otherwise be restricted under The City Code on Takeovers and Mergers.
Greenhill & Co. International LLP ("Greenhill & Co."), which is regulated by the Financial Services Authority, is acting for NASDAQ in connection with its potential acquisition of the LSE and for no one else and will not be responsible to anyone other than NASDAQ for providing the protections afforded to customers of Greenhill & Co. nor for

actr

30.03.2006, 15:17

Stockguru.com: Guru Alerts for Thursday, March 30, 2006 BTYH, ACTC, DOIG, MMGG.

Dallas, Texas, Mar 30, 2006 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- Stock Guru Alerts for Thursday include Bad Toys Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB: BTYH), Advanced Cell Technology, Inc. (OTCBB: ACTC), Delta Oil & Gas, Inc (OTCBB: DOIG), and Metalline Mining Company (OTCBB: MMGG)

Bad Toys Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB: BTYH) traded as much as 1.72% over open on Wednesday.

Bad Toys Holdings, Inc, (BTYH), participates in two distinct business segments.

Southland Health Services, Inc.

This division provides medical transportation services, including emergency and non-emergency ambulance services. Our Southland Division operates in over 200 communities within the following seven states: Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Kansas, Tennessee, and Virginia. We operate in excess of 160 ambulances and wheelchair vans and have over 1,100 full and part-time employees. At our current run rate we will transport more than 130,000 patients in this calendar year.

Bad Toys Inc.

This division, Bad Toys, Inc., American Eagle Manufacturing Company and Gambler Motorcycle Company, continues to design, manufacture, distribute, service and sell custom made, Harley Davidson type, V-twin motorcycles from component parts. We also offer premium accessories, parts, customizing items and apparel related to Harley-Davidson motorcycles on-line and directly from our retail and factory outlets. This division participates in Sprint Car Racing products and custom car construction & restoration. The Company also offers brokerage services for custom cars & motorcycles.

For further information, contact Bad Toys Holdings, Inc., Larry N. Lunan, President and Chief Executive Officer, (423) 247-9560 or Al Kau, Investor Relations in California at (888) 795-3166. Further information about the Company may be obtained on its website at www.badtoys.net.

Advanced Cell Technology, Inc. (OTCBB: ACTC) traded as much as 4.79% over open on Wednesday.

Advanced Cell Technology, Inc. is a biotechnology company applying stem cell technology in the emerging field of regenerative medicine. The company operates facilities in Alameda, California and Worcester, Massachusetts. For more information about the company, please visit http://www.advancedcell.com.

Delta Oil & Gas, Inc. (OTCBB: DOIG) closed down at 5.64%, trading 169,311 shares on Wednesday.

Delta Oil and Gas is a growing exploration company focused on developing North American oil and natural gas reserves. The Company's current focus is on the exploration of its land portfolio comprised of working interests in highly prospective acreage in the Southern Alberta Foothills area, its interest in the Cache Slough Project in California and its newest interest in the Strachan Prospect. Delta Oil & Gas is seeking to expand its portfolio to include additional interests in Canada and the USA.

Metalline Mining Company (OTCBB: MMGG) closed down at 1.87%, trading 109,877 shares on Wednesday.

Metalline Mining Company, an exploration stage company, through its subsidiary, Minera Metalin S.A. de C.V., engages in the exploration and exploitation of mining concessions in Mexico. It owns 100% of Sierra Mojada Property, which comprises eight concessions that total 7,060 hectares. The company was formed in 1993 and is based in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.

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30.03.2006, 15:50

30.03.2006 15:43
US Vorbörse: Sehr grün

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30.03.2006, 16:01

AdStar Announces Operating Results for 2005 Gross Margin Expands to More Than 66% of Net Revenues, Gross Profit Increases By 31%

MARINA DEL REY, Calif., March 30, 2006 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- AdStar, Inc. (Nasdaq: ADST), a leading provider of e-commerce transaction software and services for the advertising and publishing industries, today reported its operating results for the year ended December 31, 2005.
Gross profits for the year increased 31 percent to $3.5 million, versus $2.6 million in 2004, with gross margin expanding to 66 percent of revenues, compared with 54 percent in 2004. For the year ended December 31, 2005, including charges related to beneficial interest and amortization of financing fees on a convertible note, the company reported a net loss of $1.2 million, or $0.07 per share, compared with a net loss of $3.65 million, or $0.26 per share, in 2004. The company reported earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) for 2005 of $500,000, or $0.03 per share, compared with a negative EBITDA of $2.5 million, or $0.18 per share, in 2004 (see EBITDA table at end of this release for further information).

For the year 2005, AdStar reported a six percent increase in net revenues to $5.2 million, when compared with net revenues of $4.9 million in 2004. The increase was primarily comprised of a 12 percent increase in licensing/software revenues and an eight percent increase in ASP revenues, partially offset by a nine percent decrease in customization and other revenues. The company reported ASP net revenues of $1.82 million in the year ended December 31, 2005, compared with 2004 ASP net revenues of $1.69 million. The increase reflects growth in business from existing customers and the addition of 21 new ASP customers.

"We continued to realize significant improvements in our financial performance in 2005, including taking a number of steps to reduce our overhead costs and our outstanding debt," stated Leslie Bernhard, president and chief executive officer of AdStar, Inc. "We are pleased to report a positive EBITDA of more than $500,000, along with a 93 percent reduction in operating loss, for the year ended December 31, 2005. We also launched 21 news publications on our ASP service and introduced the long-awaited AdStar-powered Manheim Dealer Advertising System at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. These new relationships should have a substantial impact on our ad transactions in the coming months."

Transactions using AdStar's ASP technology infrastructure increased 30 percent to 337,400 in 2005 versus 260,000 in 2004. Total ASP transactions, including large contract accounts, increased 13 percent to 490,000 compared with total transactions in 2004 of 432,000. The total dollar value of these transactions exceeded $92.5 million, compared with $75.9 million in 2004.

AdStar, Inc. (Nasdaq: ADST) is the leading provider of e-commerce transaction software and services for the advertising and publishing industries. AdStar's proprietary suite of e-commerce services includes remote ad entry software and web-based ad transaction services, as well as payment processing and content processing solutions that are provided through its Edgil Associates subsidiary, the industry's largest supplier of automated payment processing services. AdStar's ad transaction infrastructure powers classified ad sales for more than 40 of the largest newspapers in the United States, CareerBuilder, and a growing number of other online and print media companies. EdgCapture, Edgil's automated payment process solution, is currently employed by call centers at more than 100 of the nation's leading newspaper and magazines. AdStar is headquartered in Marina del Rey, Calif., and its Edgil office is located in North Chelmsford, Mass. For additional information on AdStar, Inc., visit www.adstar.com.

actr

31.03.2006, 07:26

Neue Bedrohung für GM

Es vergeht kein Tag, ohne dass General Motors Schlagzeilen machen würde. Das ist kein gutes Zeichen, zumal sich die Meldungen aus Detroit allzu oft widersprechen. Mal soll GMAC verkauft werden, mal findet sich kein Käufer bei allem Hin und Her scheint man wieder einmal das Kerngeschäft zu vernachlässigen. Analysten sehen bereits die nächste Gefahr auf den Autohersteller zurollen.

Was GM und dem Konkurrenten Ford erneut Umsatz und Gewin streitig machen dürfte, kommt wieder einmal aus Asien. Die dortigen Hersteller haben sich auf ihre Wurzeln besonnen und bringen eine neue Generation von preisgünstigen Kleinstwagen auf den Markt, die angesichts dauerhaft hoher Spritpreise reißenden Absatz finden fürften.

Die amerikanischen Hersteller haben dem nichts entgegen zu setzen, das heißt: fast nichts. General Motors hat den Chevrolet Aveo im Sortiment, der in Korea gebaut wird und dem man das auch ansieht. Der zumindest für amerikanische Verhältnisse kleine Hüpfer, der aber immer noch als Viertürer kommt, kostet in seiner billigsten Version ab 11 000 Dollar. Damit würde GM eigentlich nicht schlecht fahren, doch macht man wenig Werbung für den Kleinen und hat bisher gerade einmal 68 000 Stück verkauft.

Kein Wunder, denn die Konkurrenz bietet mehr. Der Aveo ist so schlicht, es ist fast ein Nutzfahrzeug, urteilt der Automobil-Analyst Ed Hellwig von Edmunds.com. Der Toyota Yaris hingegen fühlt sich wie ein Mittelklassewagen an. Man kommt sich darin gar nicht vor wie in einem billigen Modell.

Doch gerade in Amerika ist das Feeling für den Wagen wichtig. Schließlich fehlt dem Kunden weitgehend der Sinn für Umweltschutz, so dass ein niedriger Verbrauch allein noch nicht ausreicht, John und Jane Doe in die kleinste Klasse zu bekommen.

Die einzige Möglichkeit, in Amerika Kleinst- als Zweitwagen zu verkaufen, geht über Design und Komfort bei niedrigem Preis. Bei Edmunds.com ist man sich einig, dass GM nicht nur hinter Toyota, sondern auch hinter dem Suzuki Aerio, Hyundai Accent, Honda Fit und Nissan Versa zurück liegt. Der Aveo wird sich nicht durchsetzen können, wenn GM keine bessere Werbestrategie hat, so die Experten.

Dass es von alleine nicht läuft, meint auch Marc McCready von CarsDirect. Das Kleinstwagen-Segment wachse zwar weiter, aber nicht so stark, dass alle Hersteller kräftig mitverdienen könnten. Um bis zu 25 Prozent dürfte die Sparte im laufenden Jahr wachsen, wird geschätzt. Wenn GM davon profitieren will, sollte man sich dem Projekt Aveo & Co. rasch annehmen. Von Kostensenkungen und dem Teilverkauf obskurer Kreditsparten allein lebt der Konzern schließlich nicht.

actr

31.03.2006, 08:48

Hitting a Low Note

By Will Swarts
March 30, 2006
SigmaTel1

Share price as of Wednesday's close: $10.13
Share price now: $8.86
Percent change: 12.5%
Volume: 10.1 million shares, daily average 1.2 million

The News
Investors don't like the tune that SigmaTel (SGTL2) is playing. Shares of the maker of chips for portable music devices plunged 12.5% Thursday after the Austin, Texas, company slashed its first-quarter sales forecast. The stock has been spiraling lower3 over the past year since peaking above $40 a share last spring.

SigmaTel, which not so long ago sold about half of all the chips used in MP3 players, announced late Wednesday that quarterly revenue will come in between $30 million and $35 million. That's sharply lower than previous guidance of $52 million to $60 million and analysts' consensus estimate of $54.5 million. Sales for the first quarter of 2005 were $99.3 million.

The company blamed the substantial shortfall on plummeting prices for NAND, a type of flash-memory chip used in consumer electronics, and delays in transition to its new 3600 chip set. As a result SigmaTel shuffled several managers, including naming Phil Pompa head of the portable systems group.

According to Chief Executive Ronald Edgerton, SigmaTel's struggles were driven by rapidly changing market conditions. There's significant inventory buildup, he said during a conference call late Wednesday, and NAND prices have dropped 48% since the beginning of the year.

"Regardless, our results are disappointing," Edgerton said. "Our customers, distributors and their respective customers are not willing to have high-cost player introductions or on shelves while many believe prices will continue to drop significantly."

SigmaTel didn't offer specific earnings estimates, but it said tax charges for foreign-earned income could pull quarterly profits down by as much as 50 cents a share. Wall Street analysts had expected a loss of nine cents a share before the warning. Craig Berger, an analyst with Wedbush Morgan Securities, downgraded the stock to Sell from Hold and put SigmaTel's losses for the first quarter at 70 cents a share. The company earned 68 cents a year ago.

The Analysis
If SigmaTel's situation sounds bad, that's because it is, Berger wrote in a research note published Thursday. A cash crunch could come as soon as the third quarter, he said, adding "we do not think management sufficiently appreciates the magnitude of financial peril that the firm now faces given its likely continuing operating losses, its expected first-quarter cash balance of only $50 million and prospects for continued MP3 chip commoditization."

New chip development was one of SigmaTel's weak spots. The company hoped to have its 3600 chip set available to all customers by the end of last year, says Dave Donovan, director of investor relations. SigmaTel spent a lot of time customizing configurations for some major clients, and that delayed the product's wider release.

"We focused on that, maybe to the detriment of getting it out to the broader market," Donovan says. The company's latest software development kit, to be used for video-capable media players, was also delayed and should be ready before the end of June, he adds.

One of SigmaTel's problems is that the media-player market is evolving so fast. IPods now dominate the top end of the market, but Apple Computer (AAPL4) sources most of its chips from PortalPlayer (PLAY5). SigmaTel chips are used in the iPod Shuffle, among Apple's weakest-selling music players.

Adam Benjamin, an analyst with Jefferies & Co., says that's a big reason for SigmaTel's declining market share, now estimated at 37%. Portal Player has 20% of the world-wide market, and Actions, a Chinese manufacturer, commands 36%, according to iSuppli, an independent technology-research firm based in El Segundo, Calif.

"If you're not in Apple and Apple is taking share from those [lower-end] customers, then you're losing share too, as the provider of the silicon," Benjamin says. "This company is burning a lot of cash. It's a pretty rough story now."

The rest of the year will be equally rough for SigmaTel, he says. "We don't foresee a return to profitability until the fourth quarter at least," says Benjamin, who puts the full-year loss at 63 cents a share.

Wedbush Morgan's Berger has an even grimmer outlook. He projects a loss of $1.80 a share for 2006.

Benjamin points out that NAND flash chip prices continue to plummet, and many of SigmaTel's customers aren't ordering lower-end MP3 chips either. "Why buy them until you really need to?" he asks. "You can wait for both."

The Bottom Line
While the wider chip and semiconductor sector is headed for decline, according to a Feb. 23 report from ThinkEquity Partners, a San Francisco investment bank that downgraded the group, SigmaTel is well out in front.

Berger says he's done the math and doesn't much like what he sees.

"They went from having $119 million in cash exiting the year to $50 million now," he says. "That's a $70 million decline in a quarter, although $30 million of that was a stock buyback. They bought it at $13 a share, and it's at $8.50 now. That means they took $12 million and flushed it down the toilet and they're going to need that money."

SigmaTel has no debt, Berger says, which is a plus, but he thinks they could run out of cash by the end of 2006.

"We believe SigmaTel is in significant, possibly irreversible, financial peril," Berger wrote.

actr

31.03.2006, 14:45

Stockguru.com: Guru Alerts for Friday, March 31, 2006 NXPW, VOII, CLKTF, EDIG.

Dallas, Texas, Mar 31, 2006 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- Stock Guru Alerts for Friday include NextPhase Wireless, Inc. (OTCBB: NXPW), VoIP, Inc (OTCBB: VOII), CalciTech, Ltd. (OTCBB: CLKTF), and e.Digital Corporation (OTCBB: EDIG)

NextPhase Wireless, Inc. (OTCBB: NXPW) traded as much as 32.14% over open on Thursday.

NextPhase Wireless is a next-generation connectivity company that specializes in delivering integrated Internet, voice and data communication solutions to its customers. The Company designs, deploys and operates its own wireless networks and also provides wireless technology solutions to businesses and municipalities. The Company is an active member of the WiMAX Forum(TM) and the Wireless Communications Association International (WCA). Leveraging its full-service capabilities and world-class infrastructure, NextPhase Wireless offers a comprehensive portfolio of broadband solutions that meet customers' needs today, and can anticipate and grow to meet their needs of tomorrow.

VoIP, Inc. (OTCBB: VOII) traded as much as 9.37% over open on Thursday VoIP, Inc. is an emerging global provider of advanced communications services utilizing Voice over Internet Protocol (VOIP) as its core technology component. Through its subsidiaries, the Company provides a comprehensive portfolio of advanced telecommunications technologies, enhanced services, broadband products, and fulfillment services to the VoIP industry. Customers include Inter Exchange Carriers (IXCs), Competitive Local Exchange Carriers (CLECs), Internet Service Providers (ISPs), Cable Operators and VoIP Service Providers in the United States and various countries around the world. Leveraging its nationwide Multi-Protocol Label Switching (MPLS) VoiceOne network, and the continued deployment of advanced communications services, the Company is enabling its customers worldwide to gain entry into this emerging space with products including voice termination/origination, e911, CALEA, Broadband Voice, IP Centrex, and more. For more information on the Company, please visit the Company's web site: http://www.voipinc

CalciTech, Ltd. (OTCBB: CLKTF) closed down at 1.89%, trading 1,034,773 shares on Thursday.

CalciTech has developed a revolutionary and patented process for the production of the valuable industrial mineral synthetic calcium carbonate (SCC), a form of precipitated calcium carbonate (PCC). The new process can utilise a variety of raw material and was developed specifically to tackle the environmental problems caused by the large quantities of lime waste in the world. Additionally, there are certain environmental problems arising form traditional PCC production that the CalciTech process does not suffer from.

Not only does the CalciTech process offer a solution to a large environmental problem, it also enables CalciTech to produce tailor made SCC for many applications on a very competitive cost base and of a very high quality, not achieved elsewhere in the industry.

e.Digital Corporation (OTCBB: EDIG) closed down at 3.27%, trading 2,443,997 shares on Thursday.

e.Digital Corporation specializes in the delivery, management, and protection of secure digital content through its proprietary technology platforms. Through customer and partnering relationships, e.Digital is a provider of secure portable Video on Demand products. e.Digital's services include the licensing of the Company's MicroOS(TM), Content Mark-Up Language (CML) application, patent-pending hardware security technology, Digital Rights Management (DRM) solutions, and video display software applications. In addition, e.Digital partners with leading, innovative companies, designing and providing manufacturing services for products employing the Company's proprietary digital technology platforms. For more information about e.Digital and its technology platforms, please visit the company website at www.edigital.com.

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31.03.2006, 14:48

Stockguru.com: Guru Alerts for Friday, March 31, 2006 FMNJ, IVOC, MGNU, ERHE.

Dallas, Texas, Mar 31, 2006 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- Stock Guru Alerts for Friday include Franklin Mining, Inc. (OTC:FMNJ), iVoice, Inc. (OTCBB: IVOC), Magnus International Resources, Inc.(OTCBB: MGNU), and ERHC Energy, Inc (OTCBB: ERHE)

Franklin Mining, Inc. (OTC:FMNJ) traded as much as 10.34% over open on Thursday.

Franklin Mining is engaged in the exploration, development and mining of precious and nonferrous metals, including gold, silver, lead, copper and zinc. The company owns or has an interest in a number of precious and nonferrous metal properties.

iVoice, Inc. (OTCBB: IVOC) traded as much as 16.67% over open on Thursday iVoice has determined that the best way to create shareholder value, separate and apart from the operating performance of iVoice, is to implement new business opportunities by distributing shares of spin-offs to the Company's shareholders. The common stock distributions are part of a broader strategy relating to the transition of iVoice into a company focused on the development and licensing of proprietary technologies. We also continue to search for potential merger candidates with or without compatible technology and products, which management feels may offer long term growth prospects to increase shareholder value. For more information, contact CEO Jerry Mahoney at (732) 441 7700 or by e-mail at jerrym@ivoice.com

Magnus International Resources, Inc.(OTCBB: MGNU) traded as much as 1.19% over open on Thursday.

Magnus International Resources, Inc. is engaged in the acquisition, exploration and development of mineral properties, focusing primarily on gold and copper properties in China. Magnus currently retains a potential 90% interest in two Sino-foreign gold joint venture exploration projects. The Huidong property is northwest of and on trend with Southwestern Resources' Boka gold project. The Mangshi project is located within the 40km Luxi Gold Belt in western Yunnan province.

For further information please refer to the Company's filings with the SEC on EDGAR or refer to Magnus' website at www.magnusresources.com.

ERHC Energy, Inc. (OTCBB: ERHE) closed down at 1.18%, trading 1,998,115 shares on Thursday.

ERHC Energy Inc. is an independent oil and gas company, formed in 1986 as a Colorado corporation. ERHC was engaged in a variety of businesses until 1996, when it began its current operations as an independent oil and gas company.

ERHC Energy's goal is to maximize its value through exploration and exploitation of its rights to working interest in exploration acreage offshore central West Africa.

ERHC Energy's headquarters are in Houston, Texas. ERHC's common stock is currently traded on the OTC Bulletin Board under the symbol "ERHE."

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31.03.2006, 14:50

Stockguru.com: Guru Alerts for Friday, March 31, 2006 CWLC, HYFS, BBSE, IDCO.

Dallas, Texas, Mar 31, 2006 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- Stock Guru Alerts for Friday include China Wireless Communications, Inc. (OTCBB: CWLC), U.S Energy Initiatives Corporation (OTCBB: HYFS), Barnabus Energy, Inc (OTCBB: BBSE), and id-Confirm, Inc. (OTCBB: IDCO)

China Wireless Communications, Inc. (OTCBB: CWLC) closed down at 1.84%, trading 2,024,682 shares on Thursday.

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 they 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. The Company's 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

U.S. Energy Initiatives Corporation (OTCBB: HYFS) traded as much as 50.00% over open on Thursday.

US Energy Initiatives (OTCBB: HYFS), formed in 1996, delivers its patent dual-fuel diesel to natural gas conversion technology and resells a portfolio of gasoline to natural gas and propane conversion systems through both Company-owned and franchised service centers in twelve states and directly to domestic and international original equipment manufacturers. The Company's primary facility is a 12,000 square foot state-of-the-art systems development and emission testing lab in Atlanta, Georgia. The Company's current clients include General Motors (NYSE:GM), http://www.gm.com; United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS), http://www.ups.com; US Postal Service; Dallas County School System, Portland, Oregon School System; Oklahoma Natural Gas and a host of private purchasers.

For information at the Company contact CEO Mark Clancy the Company's corporate headquarters at 813-287-5787 ext. 222 or by cellular phone at 813-624-5515 or visit the Company's web site at http://www.hybridfuelsystems.com

Barnabus Energy, Inc. (OTCBB: BBSE) traded as much as 8.33% over open on Thursday.

Barnabus Energy, Inc. (BBSE) is committed to the development of a world-class Renewable Energy (RE) company. Barnabus is acquiring commercially viable assets within the Renewable Energy sector encompassing diverse aspects of the industry. Management currently identifies companies that offer significant technology advantages and market opportunities, then moves towards the acquisition of those organizations with the ultimate goal of increasing shareholder value. The company's model is a focused approach to the exploitation of targeted, low-risk development opportunities.

Id-Confirm, Inc. (OTCBB: IDCO) closed down at 12.00%, trading 4,335,970 shares on Thursday.

id-Confirm Inc. (iDC) was founded by a group of Denver entrepreneurs with extensive experience in computer networks, ISP's, communication technologies and investments. iDC has been established to address three current business issues; identity theft, financial fraud and homeland/personal security. iDC has developed a disruptive technology based on recommendations of the National Institute of Standards and Technology for biometric passports and visas. As such, it is eminently suited for a very broad range of uses far beyond just passport and visa authentication purposes. This leading edge biometric technology has taken these National recommendations several unique steps further, guaranteeing personal privacy for the biometric information while encrypting the information more securely than any technology available today, especially the accepted standards used on the internet.

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31.03.2006, 15:01

StockRising.com: Stocks to Watch Friday: SNVH, MDRX, VRDM

SARASOTA, Fla., Mar 31, 2006 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- Stocks to watch for today are Synova Healthcare Group (OTCBB: SNVH), Allscripts (Nasdaq: MDRX), Veridium Corporation (OTCBB: VRDM) Investors, take a look at an emerging healthcare company, Synova Healthcare Group (OTCBB: SNVH) Through its two wholly owned subsidiaries, Synova Healthcare, Inc. and Synova Pre-Natal Healthcare, Inc., the company distributes rapid, non-invasive medical diagnostics for over-the-counter retail use and directly to health care providers for point of care use in the clinical setting.

Thursday morning Synova Healthcare, Inc. announced that starting in May, its non-invasive test developed to assist women in the diagnosis and appropriate treatment of vaginal infections, Fem-V(TM), will be available at Rite Aid stores. Synova said that this easy-to-use at-home test for the millions of American women who experience vaginal infections annually will help determine if an over-the-counter treatment may be considered, or if they should seek treatment from a healthcare professional.

Company President, Mr. David Harrison, said the company is very pleased to have Fem-V(TM) available for sale at Rite Aid stores, commenting, "Fem-V(TM) represents an important breakthrough in assisting women to determine the most appropriate course of treatment for their vaginal infections. We hope to encourage women who are suffering from the symptoms of vaginal infections to 'TEST BEFORE YOU TREAT,' and increase the likelihood of a successful outcome."

According to Synova, there is little awareness among women concerning the appropriate diagnosis of vaginal infections, which can lead to ineffective and inappropriate treatment that could result in serious health risks, including pelvic inflammatory disease. Synova said that the Fem-V(TM) Vaginal Infection Test allows women to determine the likely cause of their symptoms prior to treatment.

Synova Healthcare Group. (OTCBB: SNVH) closed Thursday at $2.15 a share Other stocks to watch:

Allscripts (Nasdaq: MDRX) announced on Thursday that Santa Monica Bay Physicians has selected its TouchWorks(TM) Electronic Health Record to automate and connect the physician group's 32 providers.

MDRX closed Thursday's regular trading session at $18.62.

Veridium Corporation (OTCBB: VRDM) announced Thursday that the company has received an order for the second stage of its patent-pending Corn Oil Extraction Systems(TM) from a Wisconsin based ethanol producer.

VRDM closed Thursday at $0.037.

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31.03.2006, 15:05

Stockguru.com: Guru Alerts for Friday, March 31, 2006 CKPY, ADVC, PYTO, UPDA.

Dallas, Texas, Mar 31, 2006 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- Stock Guru Alerts for Friday include ClickPay Solutions, Inc. (OTC:CKPY), Advanced Communications Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: ADVC), PhytoMedical Technologies, Inc (OTCBB: PYTO), and Universal Property Development & Acquisition Corporation (OTCBB: UPDA)

ClickPay Solutions, Inc. (OTC:CKPY) traded as much as 5.00% over open on Thursday.

ClickPay Solutions, Inc is a premier sales and marketing organization that provides 'Cashless-Check-Cashing' services to retail locations nationwide. The Company's unique service enables consumers to cash paychecks and have the funds loaded onto a stored value card (ATM). Funds from the paycheck are guaranteed to the merchant and the consumer is immediately able to utilize the value card wherever PIN-based MasterCards are accepted. Visit www.clickpaysolutions.com for more information

Advanced Communications Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: ADVC) traded as much as 10.81% over open on Thursday.

Advanced Communications Technologies is a New York-based public holding company specializing in the technology aftermarket service and supply chain, known as reverse logistics. Its wholly-owned subsidiary and principal operating unit, Encompass Group Affiliates, Inc. acquires and operates businesses that provide computer and electronics repair and end-of-lifecycle services and provides asset distribution and recovery services. Encompass owns Cyber-Test, Inc., an electronic equipment repair company based in Florida that provides board-level repair of technical products to third-party warranty companies, OEMs, national retailers and national office equipment dealers. Service options include advance exchange, depot repair, call center support, parts and warranty management for office equipment, fax machines, printers, scanners, laptop computers, monitors and multi-function units, including high-end consumer electronics such as PDAs and digital cameras. For more information, visit http://www.advancedcomtech.net, or Cyber-Test's website at http://www.equipfix.com

PhytoMedical Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: PYTO) closed down at 5.11%, trading 333,985 shares on Thursday.

PhytoMedical Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: PYTO; Frankfurt Stock Exchange: ET6), together with its wholly owned subsidiaries, is an early stage research based biopharmaceutical company focused on the identification, acquisition, development and eventual commercialization of innovative plant derived pharmaceutical and nutraceutical compounds targeting cachexia, obesity and diabetes.

Universal Property Development & Acquisition Corporation (OTCBB: UPDA) closed down at 12.00%, trading 3,321,699 shares on Thursday.

Universal Property Development and Acquisition Corporation (OTCBB:UPDA - News) focuses on the acquisition and development of proven oil and natural gas reserves and other energy opportunities through the creation of joint ventures with under-funded owners of mineral leases and cutting-edge technologies.

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31.03.2006, 15:09

Stockguru.com: Guru Alerts for Friday, March 31, 2006 PFNH, NCNC, IFLB, XSNX.

Dallas, Texas, Mar 31, 2006 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- Stock Guru Alerts for Friday include Perfisans Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB: PFNH), New Century Companies, Inc. (OTCBB: NCNC), Infinium Labs, Inc. (OTCBB: IFLB), and XsunX, Inc (OTCBB: XSNX)

Perfisans Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB: PFNH) closed down at .74%, trading 347,799 shares on Thursday.

Founded in 2001, Perfisans Holdings, Inc. is an emerging fabless semiconductor company focused on developing leading edge, cost-effective, system-on-chip (SOC) integrated circuits and delivering innovative solutions that address performance needs in data-telecommunication, storage networks, content delivery networks, broadband networks, and rich streaming media.

New Century Companies, Inc. (OTCBB: NCNC) traded as much as 38.10% over open on Thursday.

New Century Companies, Inc. (OTC BB:NCNC.OB - News) is one of the leading U.S.-based makers of machine tools, primarily vertical boring mills and large lathes such as vertical turning centers. It also assembles sound-wall modules made from Quilite , a lightweight, graffiti-resistant alternative to concrete. In its machine-tool business, the Company specializes in re-manufacturing, starting with existing major castings and fitting them with state-of-the-art, computer-controlled equipment. These products generally cost 40% to 60% less to make than new ones. New Century passes these savings on to its customers, which include such leading manufacturers as General Electric Co., General Dynamics Corp., Siemens AG and Gardner Denver. New Century machines are used to manufacture jet-engine components, airplane landing gear parts, power generation equipment, oil and gas production components and construction materials, to name just a few applications. Quilite is used not only in freeway noise walls but also in other sound-absorbing structures, including barriers at sports stadiums and electric transformers. New Century manufactures its machine tools and Quilite modules in Santa Fe Springs, Calif.

Visit New Century's Web site at http://www.newcenturyinc.com.

Infinium Labs, Inc. (OTCBB: IFLB) traded as much as 6.84% over open on Thursday Infinium Labs (OTC Bulletin Board: IFLB - News) is in development of the Phantom Game Service, anticipated to be the first end-to-end, on-demand game service for delivery to the living room. Delivered over broadband, the Phantom Game Service is designed to offer casual and avid gamers a broad library of titles, available anytime, day or night.

For more information, please visit http://www.phantom.net.

XsunX, Inc. (OTCBB: XSNX) closed down at 5.22%, trading 2,806,864 shares on Thursday.

Based in Aliso Viejo, California, XsunX is the developer of Power Glass -- an innovative thin film solar technology that may soon allow glass windows to produce electricity from the power of the sun. This proprietary technology is intended to allow manufacturers to apply a semi-transparent and photovoltaic film to glass and other transparent surfaces. When XsunX films are exposed to light, the light energy is converted into electrical energy for use as a power source. The integration of energy producing materials into building materials is known as Building Integrated Photovoltaics or ''BIPV''. Please visit the Company's website for more information: http://www.XsunX.com

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31.03.2006, 15:15

American Oriental Bioengineering, Inc. Announces Record Revenue and Earnings for the Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2005; Revenue Increases 71% for 2005: Net Income Increases 73%

HONG KONG, Mar 31, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- American Oriental Bioengineering, Inc. (AMEX: AOB):
2005 Highlights:

-- Company Announces Private Offering Raising $60 Million in Gross Proceeds

-- Operating Margins Improve over 2.1% from 2004

-- Decreased Inventories Contributing to Improvements in Working Capital

American Oriental Bioengineering, Inc. (AMEX: AOB), an emerging Chinese company that produces and distributes a broad range of pharmaceutical and nutraceutical products, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full-year period ended December 31, 2005.

Key Financial Indicators

(All numbers in thousands, except per-share amount in USD)

Q4 2005 Q4 2004 Percentage Change

Revenues $ 19,770 $ 12,684 55.9%

Cost of goods sold $ 6,879 $ 5,169 33.1%

Gross profit $ 12,891 $ 7,515 71.5%

Total operating expenses $ 6,681 $ 3,561 87.6%

Income from operations $ 6,210 $ 3,953 57.1%

Net Income $ 4,178 $ 2,763 51.2%

EPS -- Fully diluted $ 0.08 $ 0.08

Diluted shares 51.6 M 34.0 M 51.8%

The US dollar amounts are calculated based on the average conversion

rate of US $1 to RMB 8.1734 for the year ended December 31, 2005, and

US $1 to RMB 8.3 as of December 30, 2004.

About American Oriental Bioengineering, Inc.

American Oriental Bioengineering, Inc. (AOB) is engaged in the development and production of plant-based pharmaceutical products and plant-based nutraceutical products widely distributed throughout China. For more information, visit http://www.bioaobo.com.

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31.03.2006, 15:17

CBRL Group Announces Commencement of Tender Offer; Repurchase Plan Could Return Almost $800 Million to Shareholders

LEBANON, Tenn., Mar 31, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- CBRL Group, Inc. (the "Company") (Nasdaq: CBRL) said today that it has commenced its previously announced modified "Dutch Auction" tender offer to purchase up to 16,750,000 shares of its outstanding common stock, subject to certain allowances for additional purchase. The price range for shares will be $42.00 to $46.00. The number of shares proposed to be purchased in the tender offer represents approximately 35% of the Company's currently outstanding shares. The Company previously announced on March 17, 2006 its intention to commence the tender offer. The tender offer will remain open until 12:00 midnight, New York City time, on April 27, 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.
In the tender offer, shareholders will have the opportunity to tender some or all of their shares at a price within the $42.00 to $46.00 price range. Based on the number of shares tendered and the prices specified by the tendering shareholders, CBRL will determine the lowest per share price within the range that will enable it to buy 16,750,000 shares, subject to certain allowances for additional purchase, or such lesser number of shares as are properly tendered. If shareholders holding in the aggregate more than 16,750,000 shares properly tender their shares at or below the determined price per share, CBRL will purchase shares tendered by such shareholders, at the determined price per share, on a pro rata basis, as specified in the offer to purchase relating to the tender offer that will be distributed to shareholders. Shareholders whose shares are purchased in the tender offer will be paid the determined price per share, net in cash, without interest, promptly following the expiration of the tender offer period, as it may be extended. CBRL will return all shares not purchased to the shareholders tendering such shares free of charge after the expiration of the tender offer, as it may be extended. The tender offer will not be contingent upon any minimum number of shares being tendered. The tender offer will be subject to a number of other terms and conditions, including the financing condition described below, as will be specified in the offer to purchase.

"The tender offer we are commencing today and previously announced on March 17, 2006 is consistent with the Company's commitment to enhancing shareholder value and reflects our confidence in the long-term future of CBRL," said Michael A. Woodhouse, Chairman, President and CEO of CBRL Group, Inc. "The tender offer represents an opportunity for the Company to deliver value to shareholders who elect to tender their shares, while at the same time increasing the proportional ownership of non-tendering shareholders in CBRL. We believe the Company possesses the financial strength to successfully complete the tender offer and the related borrowings without jeopardizing our future operational plans.

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31.03.2006, 15:34

OTCPicks.com: Pre-Market Stocks to Watch for Friday, March 31st, AFFI, GFCI, HYFS, VWKM, NCNC, SGLS

Mar 31, 2006 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- Our Stocks to Watch for today include - Affinity Technology Group, Inc. (OTCBB: AFFI), Grifco International, Inc (OTC: GFCI), Hybrid Fuel Systems, Inc. (OTCBB: HYFS), Vision Works Media Group, Inc (OTC: VWKM), New Century Companies, Inc. (OTC BB: NCNC), Signature Leisure, Inc (OTCBB: SGLS)

STOCK WATCH ALERTS

AFFINITY TECHNOLOGY GROUP, INC. (OTCBB: AFFI) "Up 57.89% on Wednesday and up 50% on Thursday"

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

Affinity Technology Group, Inc. (OTCBB: AFFI), through its subsidiary, decisioning.com, Inc., owns a portfolio of patents that covers the automated processing and establishment of loans, financial accounts and credit accounts through an applicant-directed remote interface, such as a personal computer or terminal touch screen.

AFFI News:

March 29 - Affinity Comments on Entry Posted on the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office's Website

Affinity Technology Group, Inc. (OTCBB: AFFI) today announced that the Patent Application Information Retrieval (PAIR) system database maintained by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) was updated on March 27, 2006 to indicate that the USPTO had completed the reexamination of U.S. Patent No. 6,105,007 and mailed a "Notice of Intent to Issue a Reexamination Certificate" to the Company. The Company has not received any written communication from the USPTO regarding the completion of the reexamination and is not able to provide any additional information at this time.

Joe Boyle, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, stated, "With this development, we are cautiously optimistic that we may be nearing the completion of the reexamination of U.S. Patent No. 6,105,007. We must emphasize, however, that we have not received any written communication from the USPTO regarding the completion of this reexamination. Accordingly, assuming the information posted by the USPTO on PAIR is accurate, we are unable at this time to evaluate the effect of this development on the validity issues addressed in the reexamination of U.S. Patent No. 6,105.007. We hope to have additional information about this matter soon."

GRIFCO INTERNATIONAL. (OTC: GFCI) "Up 69.06% on Thursday"

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

Grifco International, Inc. (OTC: GFCI) is a leading provider of oil and gas services equipment, specializing in the conception, architecture, and development of tools for the coil tubing, wire line, and snubbing industry throughout the United States, China, Mexico, South America, the Middle East and Africa. Grifco's patented products are known and used throughout the world. In addition to our patented tools, Grifco holds and owns design rights and manufacturing facilities for producing more than 6,000 products for the oil and gas industry with more than 150 clients, boasting the biggest names in the business, including Halliburton, Exxon, and Schlumberger. Please visit www.grifco.org

GFCI News:

March 30 - Grifco International Announces Record Date for Spin-Off of Coil Tubing Technology

Grifco International, Inc. (OTC: GFCI) today announced May 1, 2006, as the record date for the previously announced spin-off wholly owned subsidiary Coil Tubing Technology, Inc. ("CTT"). Grifco shareholders will receive 1.89 shares of CTT for every one share held in Grifco as of the record date, up to 75 million shares. Upon completion of the spin-off dividend, CTT will have approximately 85 million shares issued and outstanding.

The distribution will occur when CTT receives acceptance of its SEC Form 10-SB, which is expected to be filed in April 2006. In order to participate in the CTT spin-off, a shareholder of Grifco must own their shares at the close of trading on May 1, 2006.

HYBRID FUEL SYSTEMS, INC. (OTCBB: HYFS) "Up 50% on Thursday"

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

Hybrid Fuel Systems, Inc. (OTCBB: HYFS), formed in 1996, delivers its patent dual-fuel diesel to natural gas conversion technology and resells a portfolio of gasoline to natural gas and propane conversion systems through both Company-owned and franchised service centers in twelve states and directly to domestic and international original equipment manufacturers. The Company's primary facility is a 12,000 square foot state-of-the-art systems development and emission testing lab in Atlanta, Georgia. The Company's current clients include General Motors (NYSE:GM), http://www.gm.com; United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS), http://www.ups.com; US Postal Service; Dallas County School System, Portland, Oregon School System; Oklahoma Natural Gas and a host of private purchasers.

HYFS News:

March 30 - US Energy Initiatives Corporation to be Featured on MSNBC March 30, 2006 - Hybrid Fuel Systems Technology

US Energy Initiatives ("USEIC" or the "Company") (OTCBB: HYFS), (formerly Hybrid Fuel Systems, Inc.) manufacturer of a patent dual-fuel diesel to natural gas conversion technology today announced USEIC will be featured on MSNBC March 30, 2006 during the EST noon time hour and again during the 4:00PM hour.

About US Energy Initiatives

US Energy Initiatives (OTCBB: HYFS), formed in 1996, delivers its patent dual-fuel diesel to natural gas conversion technology and resells a portfolio of gasoline to natural gas and propane conversion systems through both Company-owned and franchised service centers in twelve states and directly to domestic and international original equipment manufacturers. The Company's primary facility is a 12,000 square foot state-of-the-art systems development and emission testing lab in Atlanta, Georgia. The Company's current clients include General Motors (NYSE:GM), http://www.gm.com; United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS), http://www.ups.com; US Postal Service; Dallas County School System, Portland, Oregon School System; Oklahoma Natural Gas and a host of private purchasers.

For information at the Company contact CEO Mark Clancy the Company's corporate headquarters at 813-287-5787 ext. 222 or by cellular phone at 813-624-5515 or visit the Company's web site at http://www.hybridfuelsystems.com

VISION WORKS MEDIA GROUP, INC. (OTC: VWKM) "Up 50% on Thursday"

Vision Works Media Group, Inc. (OTC: VWKM) and wholly owned subsidiary New Screen TV, started as an Orlando, Florida-based broadcasting company that still transmits its television service, New Screen TV, to viewers over-the-air via WRCF-TV Channel 29 Orlando. New Screen TV is on the air and available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

VWKM News:

March 29 - Vision Works Media Group, Inc. Announces Additional Video on Demand Contract to Generate Additional $800,000 Monthly

Vision Works Media Group, Inc. (OTC: VWKM) and wholly owned subsidiary New Screen Television, Inc. have announced that the company has exchanged additional contracts with a cable distributor to become New Screen TV's newest New Screen Films on Demand affiliate. Today's announcement is a new announcement and in addition to this week's earlier announcement that Eagle Broadband will be delivering the New Screen TV Channel and the New Screen Films on Demand Channel to their entire subscriber base.

"Video on demand is a billion dollar a year industry and Vision Works Media Group will continue working to make New Screen Films on Demand available in every market New Screen TV enters. Each VOD market can provide $800,000 in monthly revenue to Vision Works Media Group, based on existing industry trends in the cable, satellite, and fiber-to-the-home markets," said Mark Astrom, New Screen TV's President.

Company reiterates to its shareholders: "company policy is no reverse stock splits."

New Screen TV has been able to make the move after switching from a local-only broadcaster to a nationally distributed 'basic cable' channel in Q1 of this year. The channel's signal is distributed via the SES Americom AMC-10 satellite to cable, satellite and fiber-to-the-home systems around the U.S. New Screen TV is a 'basic channel' on these systems that is available to all subscribers.

NEW CENTURY COMPANIES, INC. (OTCBB: NCNC) "Up 38.10% on Thursday"

New Century Companies, Inc. (OTC BB: NCNC) is one of the leading U.S.-based makers of machine tools, primarily vertical boring mills and large lathes such as vertical turning centers. It also assembles sound-wall modules made from Quilite(R), a lightweight, graffiti-resistant alternative to concrete. In its machine-tool business, the Company specializes in re-manufacturing, starting with existing major castings and fitting them with state-of-the-art, computer-controlled equipment. These products generally cost 40% to 60% less to make than new ones. New Century passes these savings on to its customers, which include such leading manufacturers as General Electric Co., General Dynamics Corp., Siemens AG and Gardner Denver. New Century machines are used to manufacture jet-engine components, airplane landing gear parts, power generation equipment, oil and gas production components and construction materials, to name just a few applications. Quilite is used not only in freeway noise walls but also in other sound-absorbing structures, including barriers at sports stadiums and electric transformers. New Century manufactures its machine tools and Quilite modules in Santa Fe Springs, Calif. Visit New Century's Web site at http://www.newcenturyinc.com.

NCNC News:

March 30 - New Century Cos. Projects Sharp Increases in Revenue, Profits

2005 Guidance Calls for 31% Rise in Sales, 29- to 30-Cent Swing in EPS; Revenue Seen Near Doubling in 2006, With EPS of $0.24 or Higher

New Century Companies, Inc. (OTCBB: NCNC), a leading manufacturer and re-manufacturer of machine tools, today offered revenue and earnings guidance for 2005 and 2006. Here are highlights of the forecast:

-- Sales of over $6 million in 2005, up 31% from 2004. -- EPS in 2005 of $0.04 to $0.05, up from a loss of ($0.25) in 2004. -- Gross profit of $2.9 million and EBITDA of $875,000 in 2005, up from losses in 2004. -- Projected revenues of $10-12 million in 2006, with EPS of $0.24 to $0.28.

For the year ended December 31, 2005, the company projects revenue of $6.05 million, or 31% above the $4.61 million reported in 2004. Net income is expected to be approximately $0.04 to $0.05 per fully diluted share, compared to a loss of ($0.25) in 2004.

Two other measures of profitability, gross profit and EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) are also expected to make significant swings from negative to positive. Gross profit in 2005 is now expected to be approximately $2.9 million, up from a loss of ($456,986) in 2004. EBITDA is projected at $875,000 for 2005, up from a negative ($1,786,429) in 2004.

For 2006, New Century expects revenue to range approximately from $10 million to $12 million, for a year-over-year increase of 65% to 98%. Earnings per fully diluted share are projected to range from $0.24 to $0.28.

The company attributes its rising sales and earnings to two major factors. One is the rising demand for machine tools, its core business, across a wide range of sectors including transportation, energy, defense and construction. The other is the growing market for sound-absorbing blocks produced by Quilite International. On March 7, 2005, New Century announced that it had secured financing through a private placement for funding the proposed acquisition of Quilite International.

As reported March 28, 2006, the company has received orders totaling $2.8 million since the beginning of 2006. $2.46 million of these are for six vertical turning centers (VTCs), including two for one customer. The other $350,000 is for Quilite modules to be used in sound absorbing walls. Earlier, New Century reported new orders totaling $1.23 million in December 2005.

"The order volume we have seen so far this year makes us confident that we can meet or exceed these newly announced projections, even though they represent a sharp rise in sales and profits," said New Century CEO David Duquette. "New Century, as a leader in re-manufacturing of VTCs and other machine tools, is in an ideal position to capitalize on the growth in transportation, energy, defense and other sectors of the American economy. Our new facility for manufacturing sound-wall modules from Quilite is a first step in creating a revenue stream that we expect to equal or exceed the machine-tool business over time. With the pending acquisition of Quilite International, we will incorporate the entire Quilite R&D and manufacturing operations into our own, and we expect to broaden the range of potential uses and customers for Quilite in the process."

To be added to New Century's investor e-mail lists, please contact Haris Tajyar at htajyar@irintl.com.

SIGNATURE LEISURE, INC. (OTCBB: SGLS) "Up 36.67% on Thursday"

Signature Leisure, Inc. (OTCBB: SGLS), through its wholly owned subsidiary Parker Productions, Inc., operates as a modeling, event staffing, and promotions company. The company also sells motor vehicles. It specializes in both retail and wholesale sales of preowned cars, trucks, and sports utility vehicles. E Cubed Technologies, Inc. was recently formed as a wholly owned subsidiary of Signature Leisure, Inc. in order to assume the existing Information Technology consulting operations of the parent company. Additionally, E Cubed Technologies is now an authorized dealer for DocSTAR. The company was incorporated as JDLPhotos.com, Inc. in 2000 and changed its name to Valde Connections, Inc. in February 2003. Further, Valde Connections changed its name to Signature Leisure, Inc. in August 2003. Signature Leisure is based in Maitland, Florida.

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03.04.2006, 14:57

Stockguru.com: Guru Alerts for Monday, April 3, 2006 GGTS, XTHN, SELA, NWTMF.

Dallas, Texas, Apr 03, 2006 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- Stock Guru Alerts for Monday include Gaming Transactions Inc.(OTC: GGTS), Xethanol Corporation (OTCBB: XTHN), Seitel, Inc. (OTCBB: SELA), and Northwestern Mineral Ventures, Inc (OTCBB: NWTMF)

Gaming Transactions Inc.,(OTC: GGTS) traded as much as 5.00% over open on Friday

Gaming Transactions Inc is a developer and provider of online games and services for the online entertainment and gaming industries. The Company's central licensed games portal, www.keno.com, is a destination online gambling property where players may participate in a number of gambling and online gaming fixtures.

Please visit www.gamingtransactions.com.

Xethanol Corporation (OTCBB: XTHN) traded as much as 17.24% over open on Friday Xethanol Corporation's goal is to be the leader in the emerging biomass-to-ethanol industry. Xethanol's mission is to optimize the use of biomass in the renewable energy field and convert biomass that is currently being abandoned or land filled into ethanol and other valuable co-products, especially xylitol. Xethanol's strategy is to deploy proprietary biotechnologies that will extract and ferment the sugars trapped in these biomass waste concentrations. Xethanol's strategic value proposition is to produce ethanol and valuable co-products cost effectively with ethanol plants located closer to biomass sources. In Iowa, Xethanol owns two ethanol production facilities, where it is deploying these technologies. For more information about Xethanol, please visit its website at http://www.xethanol.com

Seitel, Inc. (OTCBB: SELA) traded as much as 1.27% over open on Friday Seitel is a leading provider of seismic data and related geophysical services to the oil and gas industry in North America. Seitel's products and services are used by oil and gas companies to assist in the exploration for and development and management of oil and gas reserves. Seitel has ownership in an extensive library of proprietary onshore and offshore seismic data that it has accumulated since 1982 and that it offers for license to a wide range of oil and gas companies. Seitel believes that its library of onshore seismic data is one of the largest available for licensing in the United States and Canada. Seitel's seismic data library includes both onshore and offshore three-dimensional (3D) and two-dimensional (2D) data and offshore multi- component data. Seitel has ownership in over 34,000 square miles of 3D and approximately 1.1 million linear miles of 2D seismic data concentrated primarily in the major North American oil and gas producing regions. Seitel markets its seismic data to over 1,300 customers in the oil and gas industry, and it has license arrangements with more than 1,000 customers.

Northwestern Mineral Ventures, Inc. (OTCBB: NWTMF) closed down at 8.06%, trading 1,069,992 shares on Friday.

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."

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03.04.2006, 14:58

SLS International Reports Fourth Quarter and 2005 Full Year Financial Results Fourth Quarter 2005 Revenues Increased 109% Year-Over-Year; 2005 Full Year Revenues Increased 97 % from 2004

SPRINGFIELD, Mo., April 3, 2006 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- SLS International (Amex: SLS), the leading provider of premium quality sound systems for professional (recording studio, concert, etc.), cinema and home entertainment markets, today announced its 2005 full year financial results for the period ended December 31, 2005.

2005 Financial and Operational Highlights:

- Revenue for the fourth quarter 2005 reached $1.1 million, an increase of

109% over the same period last year.

- Revenue for the year ended December 31, 2005 reached $4.0 million, an

increase of 97% over 2004.

- Launched Q Line Silver Surround Sound Home Theater System, co-developed

by Quincy Jones, distributed via a 100 store test market program at a

Fortune 50 retailer and also through SLS' own e-commerce site.

- Launched a new e-Commerce site, Buysls.com, currently selling the Q-Line

Silver Home Theater System direct to the consumer.

- Diversified distribution strategy through focused efforts on

establishing relationships with leading 'big box' retail outlets.

- Completed listing of SLS shares on American Stock Exchange.

- SLS Sound Systems were featured or installed at the JazzFest Heritage

Music Weekend, Museum of Modern Art, Virginia Sports Hall of Fame and

Museum, and high profile concert series.

- Signed promotion agreement with Mark Burnett Productions to have SLS

products featured on hit reality shows, including Rock Star:INXS and The

Apprentice.

- Opened new manufacturing facility and headquarters, expanding company's

infrastructure to support future growth.

John M. Gott, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, remarked, "We have made significant inroads in 2005 to widen the reach of the SLS brand and better position ourselves to gain traction in the consumer market. Our strong year-over-year revenue growth is a clear reflection of our ability to bring the products to the marketplace that customers want and we continue to successfully execute on our strategy of leveraging the strength we have from our core professional and commercial markets to the consumer market. First, we continued to see steady growth from our core product lines for the professional and commercial markets with each of these product lines achieving more than 75% sales growth during 2005 and, in aggregate, accounting for 60% of overall 2005 sales. Second, we continued to make progress in the consumer market with new product introductions and enhanced branding and marketing initiatives. With the anticipated spring 2006 launch of our Q Line Gold Home Theater System in all of Best Buy's 600+ stores and the product line's debut on this season's finale of 'The Apprentice' in May, we expect to see further sales growth in our consumer products line this year. We are beginning to see this momentum take place as the backlog of orders has built up considerably through the end of March. This is an extremely positive sign for the remainder of 2006."

Fourth Quarter 2005 Financial Results

For the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2005, revenue increased to $1.1 million from $538,000 in the same quarter in 2004, an increase of 109% year-over-year, as a result of growing sales of new product lines and increased demand for the company's core Professional, Design and RLA product series.

In the fourth quarter 2005, the company recorded gross margin of 2% due to higher cost of sales that were the result of increased fixed costs associated with the new plant and implementation of systems that more accurately allocate those costs. For the fourth quarter of 2004, the company reported negative gross margin of (29)%. General and administrative expenses for the fourth quarter 2005 increased to approximately $4.0 million from $1.7 million in the fourth 2004, an increase of $2.3 million. Higher G&A expenses resulted primarily from increased advertising and promotional expenses totaling approximately $828,000 and $539,000 in year-end Sarbanes Oxley compliance and additional audit costs.

Net loss increased to $(4.0) million, or $(0.08) per share for the three month period ended December 31, 2005, compared with net loss of $(1.9) million, or $(0.05) per share for the same period last year.

2005 Financial Results

For the twelve months ended December 31, 2005, revenues grew 97% to $4.0 million from $2.0 million for 2004. The strong sales momentum came from the company's core Professional, Design and RLA products, which grew by more than 75% and accounted for 60% of total revenues for 2005. Sales of the company's Cinema Line, only introduced in late 2004, accounted for 17% of total revenues for 2005.

Gross profit margin for 2005 was 24% compared with 26% for 2004. General and administrative expenses for 2005 increased to $12.4 million from $9.2 million in 2004, with non-cash general and administrative expenses accounting for approximately $3.0 million and cash general and administrative expenses accounting for approximately $9.4 million. The increase resulted primarily from increased advertising and marketing expenses as well as increased costs to support the company's new facility and new management structure.

Other income amounted to $1.5 million for 2005 compared to $46,000 of other income for the twelve month period ending December 31, 2004. This primarily consisted of close to $1.5 million of other income from the valuation of D warrants that were issued as part of the Series C Preferred offering.

For the year-ended December 31, 2005, the company recorded net loss of $(10.0) million, or $(0.29) per share compared with net loss of $(8.6) million, or $(0.38) per share in the prior year.

As of December 31, 2005, cash and cash equivalents totaled $196,000 compared with $10.7 million as of December 31, 2004.

Steven Lamar, President, commented, "As we move to the next stage of SLS' development, our focus on better managing costs and developing lifestyle, iconic, "best in sound" products that are marketed and sold to consumers remains steadfast. I am confident that we have the technology and necessary business partnerships to deliver long-term growth and profitability to our expanding shareholder base."

2006 Outlook

John Gott, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer concluded, "We have an extremely solid product line in place for 2006 starting with the Q-Line Gold Home Theater System to be launched in the second quarter through Best Buy, which will begin carrying the product in all of their stores starting in late May. This will coincide with the product debut on 'The Apprentice' season finale and we expect both events to further drive interest in the Q-Line product line. In the third quarter of 2006 we plan to launch our newly developed ribbon noise canceling (RNC) headphones. In addition, we are in the process of developing products for additional segments of the consumer speaker markets, one of which we plan to launch in the fall. In 2006, we expect to continue to make progress on our long-term plan for growth and profitability, as we accelerate our marketing and branding efforts in 2006 and continue to increase customer demand for our consumer, commercial and professional products."

The company stated that in February 2006, it received approximately $4.0 million in gross proceeds from the completed sale of its headquarters, improving its cash position.

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03.04.2006, 15:00

Stockguru.com: Guru Alerts for Monday, April 3, 2006 BMRX, GNOLF, AANI, XSNX.

Dallas, Texas, Apr 03, 2006 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- Stock Guru Alerts for Monday include bioMETRX, Inc. (OTCBB: BMRX), Genoil, Inc (OTCBB: GNOLF), Amedia Networks, Inc. (OTCBB: AANI), and XsunX, Inc. (OTCBB: XSNX)

bioMETRX, Inc. (OTCBB: BMRX) traded as much as 3.64% over open on Friday

bioMETRX, Inc through its wholly owned subsidiaries, designs, develops and markets biometrics-based products to the consumer, health information, medical devices and small business markets under the common brand name - smartTOUCH(TM). bioMETRX Technologies, Inc. which was acquired in May, 2005 designs and engineers biometrics-based products for the home security, consumer electronics, medical products and patient medical information markets; smartTOUCH Consumer Products, Inc. tests and markets the company's biometrically secured garage door openers, thermostats, deadbolts and home alarm keypads and, smartTOUCH Medical, Inc., designs, tests and markets biometrically secured medical crash carts, rolling medicine carts, portable patient medical information devices and, security and retrieval systems for electronic medical records. bioMETRX, Inc.'s entire product line is branded under the trade name "smartTOUCH(TM)". For more information on bioMETRX and/or the company's smartTOUCH line of products including the Garage Door Opener, visit the Company website at http://www.biometrx.net

Genoil, Inc. (OTCBB: GNOLF) traded as much as 20.81% over open on Friday Genoil is a technology development company providing solutions to the oil and gas industry through the use of proprietary technologies. The Genoil Hydroconversion Upgrader is designed to economically convert heavy crude oil into more valuable light synthetic crude, high in yields of transport fuels, while significantly reducing the sulfur, nitrogen and other contaminants in the oil. Genoil's shares are listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol GNO, as well as on the OTC Bulletin Board under GNOLF.OB.

Amedia Networks, Inc. (OTCBB: AANI) traded as much as 9.45% over open on Friday Amedia designs and develops single family, building, and other ultra-broadband service gateways and switched Ethernet solutions. These secure and flexible solutions are used by network operators deploying Fiber-to-the-Premises, Fiber-to-the-Building, or Fiber-to-the-Node infrastructures to offer their residential and business subscribers high-speed data, IP video, and Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) services in a highly cost effective manner. For more information about Amedia Networks, please visit www.amedia.com.

XsunX, Inc. (OTCBB: XSNX) closed down at 2.29%, trading 3,362,756 shares on Friday.

Based in Aliso Viejo, California, XsunX is the developer of Power Glass -- an innovative thin film solar technology that may soon allow glass windows to produce electricity from the power of the sun. This proprietary technology is intended to allow manufacturers to apply a semi-transparent and photovoltaic film to glass and other transparent surfaces. When XsunX films are exposed to light, the light energy is converted into electrical energy for use as a power source. The integration of energy producing materials into building materials is known as Building Integrated Photovoltaics or ''BIPV''. Please visit the Company's website for more information: http://www.XsunX.com

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03.04.2006, 15:01

Stockguru.com: Guru Alerts for Monday, April 3, 2006 CKPY, VRDM, POGI, FRPT.

Dallas, Texas, Apr 03, 2006 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- Stock Guru Alerts for Monday include ClickPay Solutions, Inc. (OTC:CKPY), Veridium Corporation (OTCBB: VRDM), Paradigm Oil & Gas, Inc. (OTCBB: POGI), and Force Protection, Inc (OTCBB: FRPT)

ClickPay Solutions, Inc. (OTC:CKPY) traded as much as 42.86% over open on Friday.

ClickPay Solutions, Inc is a premier sales and marketing organization that provides 'Cashless-Check-Cashing' services to retail locations nationwide. The Company's unique service enables consumers to cash paychecks and have the funds loaded onto a stored value card (ATM). Funds from the paycheck are guaranteed to the merchant and the consumer is immediately able to utilize the value card wherever PIN-based MasterCards are accepted. Visit www.clickpaysolutions.com for more information Veridium Corporation (OTCBB: VRDM) traded as much as 4.59% over open on Friday 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.

Paradigm Oil & Gas, Inc. (OTCBB: POGI) closed down at 15.31%, trading 2,275,878 shares on Friday.

Paradigm is a junior oil and gas exploration company headquartered in Calgary, Alberta Canada. Its management believes in taking interests in low risk Western Canadian energy projects and developing them jointly with experienced operators maintaining low overheads for the Company. It currently holds interests in the Sawn Lake oil sands project which is on 63 contiguous sections in North Western Alberta and in the Todd Creek and Hillsprings exploration project with options to participate in 7 additional sections.

Force Protection, Inc. (OTCBB: FRPT) closed down at 10.23%, trading 405,698 shares on Friday.

Force Protection, Inc. manufactures ballistic- and mine-protected vehicles through its wholly owned subsidiary. These specialty vehicles are protected against landmines, hostile fire, and Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs, commonly referred to as roadside bombs). Force Protection's mine and ballistic protection technology is among the most advanced in the world. The vehicles are manufactured outside Charleston, S.C.

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03.04.2006, 15:01

Stockguru.com: Guru Alerts for Monday, April 3, 2006 NXPW, GFCI, CLKTF, XKEM.

Dallas, Texas, Apr 03, 2006 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- Stock Guru Alerts for Monday include NextPhase Wireless, Inc. (OTCBB: NXPW), Grifco, Inc.(OTC:GFCI), CalciTech, Ltd. (OTCBB: CLKTF), and Xechem International, Inc. (OTCBB: XKEM)

NextPhase Wireless, Inc. (OTCBB: NXPW) traded as much as 5.41% over open on Friday.

NextPhase Wireless is a next-generation connectivity company that specializes in delivering integrated Internet, voice and data communication solutions to its customers. The Company designs, deploys and operates its own wireless networks and also provides wireless technology solutions to businesses and municipalities. The Company is an active member of the WiMAX Forum(TM) and the Wireless Communications Association International (WCA). Leveraging its full-service capabilities and world-class infrastructure, NextPhase Wireless offers a comprehensive portfolio of broadband solutions that meet customers' needs today, and can anticipate and grow to meet their needs of tomorrow.

Grifco, Inc.(OTC:GFCI) traded as much as 21.74% over open on Friday.

Grifco International is a leading provider of oil and gas services equipment, specializing in the conception, architecture, and development of tools for the coil tubing, wire line, and snubbing industry throughout the United States, China, Mexico, South America, the Middle East and Africa. Grifco holds and owns design rights and manufacturing facilities for producing more than 6,000 products for the oil and gas industry with more than 150 clients, boasting the biggest names in the business, including Halliburton, Exxon, and Schlumberger.

For more information, please visit: www.grifco.org.

CalciTech, Ltd. (OTCBB: CLKTF) closed down at 1.92%, trading 790,415 shares on Friday.

CalciTech has developed a revolutionary and patented process for the production of the valuable industrial mineral synthetic calcium carbonate (SCC), a form of precipitated calcium carbonate (PCC). The new process can utilize a variety of raw material and was developed specifically to tackle the environmental problems caused by the large quantities of lime waste in the world. Additionally, there are certain environmental problems arising form traditional PCC production that the CalciTech process does not suffer from.

Not only does the CalciTech process offer a solution to a large environmental problem, it also enables CalciTech to produce tailor made SCC for many applications on a very competitive cost base and of a very high quality, not achieved elsewhere in the industry.

Xechem International, Inc. (OTCBB: XKEM) closed down at 3.13%, trading 24,618,766 shares on Friday.

Xechem International, Inc. is a development stage biopharmaceutical company focusing on anticancer, antiviral (including AIDS), antifungal, Sickle Cell Disease (SCD), antimalarial and antibacterial products from natural sources, including microbial and marine organisms. Xechem's mission is to bring relief to the millions of people who suffer from these diseases. Its focus is on the development of phyto-pharmaceuticals and other proprietary technologies, including those used in the treatment of orphan diseases. Its primary attention and resources are currently being directed toward the development and commercial launch of its Sickle Cell drug, NICOSAN(TM)/HEMOXIN(TM), which has shown efficacy in the treatment of SCD.

Stockguru.com: Guru Alerts for Monday, April 3, 2006 FMNJ, GPXM, CWPC, NTRZ.

Dallas, Texas, Apr 03, 2006 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- Stock Guru Alerts for Monday include Franklin Mining, Inc. (OTC:FMNJ), Golden Phoenix Minerals, Inc. (OTCBB: GPXM), CanWest Petroleum Corporation (OTCBB: CWPC), and NutraCea (OTCBB: NTRZ)

Franklin Mining, Inc. (OTC:FMNJ) traded as much as 6.25% over open on Friday.

To view the StockGuru.com Profile for Franklin Mining. please visit: http://www.stockguru.com/profiles/fmnj/ Franklin Mining is engaged in the exploration, development and mining of precious and nonferrous metals, including gold, silver, lead, copper and zinc. The company owns or has an interest in a number of precious and nonferrous metal properties.

Golden Phoenix Minerals, Inc. (OTCBB: GPXM) traded as much as 17.07% over open on Friday.

Golden Phoenix Minerals, Inc. is a Nevada-based mining company committed to deliver value to its shareholders by acquiring, developing and mining superior precious and strategic metal deposits in North America using competitive business practices balanced by principles of ethical stewardship. Golden Phoenix owns the Mineral Ridge gold and silver property near Silver Peak, Nevada, and is manager/operator of the Ashdown gold and molybdenum property in Humboldt County, Nevada.

Visit the Golden Phoenix Web site at http://www.Golden-Phoenix.com/

CanWest Petroleum Corporation (OTCBB: CWPC) traded as much as 2.37% over open on Friday.

- CanWest Petroleum has the largest land holdings in the Athabasca Oil Sands region being 846,680 acres known as the Firebag East project.

- 3.4 billion barrel bitumen oil resource, known as the Eagle Nest Project, in the Athabasca Oil Sands of Alberta.

- 4.3 billion barrel oil shale resource, known as the Pasquia Hills Project, which contain petrochemical feedstocks including Benzenes and Naphthas.

- A senior US listings is planned in the near term.

NutraCea (OTCBB: NTRZ) closed down at .83%, trading 1,413,636 shares on Friday NutraCea is a world leader in stabilized rice bran technology. Through its wholly owned subsidiary RiceX, the company manufacturers as well as distributes products and food ingredients made from Rice Bran through its proprietary technology and processes. The Company has developed intellectual properties to create a range of proprietary product formulations, delivery systems and whole food nutrition products. NutraCea's proprietary technology enables the creation of food and nutrition products from rice bran, normally a wasted by-product of standard rice processing. In addition to its whole foods products, NutraCea develops families of health-promoting "nutraceuticals," including natural arthritic relief and cholesterol-lowering products. More information can be found in the company's filings with the SEC and you can visit the NutraCea web site at http://www.NutraCea.com

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03.04.2006, 15:03

03.04.2006 14:43
US Vorbörse - Kursgewinne klar überwiegend

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03.04.2006, 15:06

03.04.2006 14:56
Aktien NYSE/NASDAQ Ausblick: Freundlich - Übernahmen im Fokus
Die meisten US-amerikanischen Aktien werden am Montag zu Handelsbeginn freundlich erwartet. Im Fokus der Anleger stehe zunächst vor allem das Thema Übernahmen, hieß es von Händlern. Im Handelsverlauf könnten dann Konjunkturdaten auf Interesse stoßen, die eine Stimmungsverbesserung im verarbeitenden Gewerbe zeigen sollten.

Der Future auf den S&P-500-Index <INX.IND> stieg gegen 14.40 Uhr 0,51 Prozent auf 1.310,00 Punkte. Am Freitag hatte der marktbreite Index 0,42 Prozent auf 1.294,82 Zähler verloren. Der Future auf den NASDAQ 100 <NDX.X.IND> verlor 0,57 Prozent auf 1.729,75 Punkte. Der technologielastige Auswahlindex hatte am Freitag um 0,29 Prozent auf 1.703,66 Zähler eingebüßt.

Aktien von General Motors (GM) <GM.NYS> <GMC.FSE> (Nachrichten/Aktienkurs) präsentierten sich im vorbörslichen US-Handel sehr fest. Der angeschlagene Autobauer will die Mehrheit seiner gewinnbringenden Finanzsparte GMAC an ein Konsortium um den Investor Cerberus verkaufen. Beide Seiten hätten eine definitive Vereinbarung über den Verkauf von 51 Prozent getroffen, teilte der weltgrößte Autohersteller mit. Das Konsortium wird für den Anteil 14 Milliarden Dollar zahlen, wovon die ersten 10 Milliarden Dollar bei Geschäftsabschluss entrichtet werden und die restlichen 4 Milliarden über die nächsten drei Jahre fließen sollen.

Kursgewinne verbuchten vorbörslich auch Papiere von Lucent Technologies <LU.NYS> <LUC.FSE> (Nachrichten/Aktienkurs). Der französische Telekommunikationsausrüster Alcatel <PCGE.PSE> <CGE.ETR> (Nachrichten/Aktienkurs) hat sich mit seinem US-amerikanischen Mitbewerber definitiv auf einen Zusammenschluss beider Unternehmen geeinigt. Damit wollen beide Konzerne weltweit zur Nummer eins bei Telekom-Ausrüstern werden, hatten die Unternehmen am Sonntag mitgeteilt. Nach den Angaben soll Alcatel rund 60 Prozent des Kapitals und Lucent 40 Prozent des Kapitals der neuen Gesellschaft halten, deren Hauptsitz in Frankreich sein soll.

Eine weitere Übernahme steht im Casino-Sektor bevor: Aktien von Aztar <AZR.NYS> <ZTG.FSE> (Nachrichten) legten vorbörslich zu, nachdem der Casinobetreiber ein Übernahmeangebot des Konkurrenten Ameristar Casinos <ASCA.NAS> <AJB.FSE> (Nachrichten) in Höhe von 2,25 Milliarden Dollar (42 Dollar je Aktie) erhalten hatte.

Microsoft-Aktien profitierten laut Händlern vor Handelsbeginn von einem positiven Artikel. Das US-Anlegermagazin "Barron's" habe den weltgrößten Softwarekonzern aktuell als verlockendes Investment hervorgehoben, hieß es./ag/tw

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03.04.2006, 16:09

03.04.2006 15:55
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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04.04.2006, 15:11

04.04.2006 14:59
Einzelhändler nach Prognosenanhebung vorb. +7%
Der auf Lifestyle-Produkte für Jugendliche spezialisierte Einzelhändler Too Inc. hat die Prognosen zum ersten Quartal erhöht und rechnet nun für jene Periode mit einem Gewinn von 28-30 Cents je Aktie. Zuvor ging das Unternehmen von einem Gewinn von 22-24 Cents je Aktie aus. Die von Thomson First Call erhobenen durchschnittlichen Analystenschätzungen liegen bei einem Gewinn von 24 Cents. Aufgrund von besser als erwartet ausgefallenen Filialerlösen für März werden zudem die Schätzungen zum Erlöswachstum von 3 auf 6-7% deutlich nach oben revidiert.

Too legen vorbörslich um 7% auf 35,6 Dollar zu

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04.04.2006, 15:29

Microsoft's High Definition Technology Takes Best-Selling Mouse to Next Level in Precision Performance Hardware Group Expands Award-Winning High Definition Line of Mice to Include More Affordable Models

REDMOND, Wash., April 4, 2006 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- In response to consumer demand for higher-performing peripherals at work or play, Microsoft Hardware is expanding its High Definition line of mouse products. Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq: MSFT) is relaunching its No 1 best-selling mouse(1), the Microsoft(R) Wireless Notebook Optical Mouse, to feature the company's proprietary High Definition technology. Rounding out the line expansion are two new desktop mice -- one optical and one laser. In keeping with Microsoft Hardware's commitment to offering its customers the best in performance and value, the line now includes a High Definition notebook and desktop mouse for less than $30 (U.S.).(2) Praised for responsiveness, precision and smoother tracking, Microsoft's High Definition line continues to raise the bar for mouse performance.
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"Since we launched our High Definition line just last September, we have sold over a million units," said Rusty Jeffress, general manager of the Hardware Group at Microsoft. "We design our proprietary chip technology to provide our customers with the best possible performance so they enjoy their computing experiences no matter where they are."

High Definition on the Go

For notebook users, the new Wireless Notebook Optical Mouse 3000 offers an upgraded version of the Wireless Notebook Optical Mouse, the No. 1 best-selling notebook mouse and overall best-selling mouse in the U.S. throughout 2005.1 Laptop users find themselves working in small spaces -- from the seat of an airplane to a cramped coffee shop -- where sometimes the only place to use their mouse is on a corner of the airplane tray or a small cafe table. With the updated High Definition technology, users will enjoy smooth and precise tracking regardless of the surface. In addition, this mouse has a smaller receiver than the previous version, which makes it more portable and easier to stow.

High Definition on the Desktop

For the desktop, the Wireless Laser Mouse 5000 features a five-button, ambidextrous design, a Magnifier button for real-time enlargement and editing of any section of the screen, and a Tilt Wheel that makes navigating and viewing detailed spreadsheets and documents even easier. The new Wireless Optical Mouse 2000 is an affordable high-performance mouse featuring High Definition Optical Technology, an ambidextrous design with silver accents and three buttons.

Microsoft's High Definition Technology

Microsoft's High Definition technology is two generations ahead of standard optical and laser mice and delivers unmatched advantages:(3)

-- Improved responsiveness. With 1,000 dots per inch, all Microsoft High

Definition mice deliver the right amount of responsiveness in relation

to hand movement, requiring less hand motion in small spaces such as

coffee tables or airplane trays.

-- Greater precision. Microsoft High Definition mice capture 6,000 frames

per second to accurately track hand movement and prevent stopping or

skipping, even when moving very quickly. The mice are equipped with a

state-of-the-art chip, developed by Microsoft, which requires less power

and maximizes efficiency, delivering an average of more than six months

of battery life for wireless mice.

-- Smoother tracking. Proprietary Microsoft Intelligent Tracking

System -- the brains of the tracking technology that reads the

information the sensor is relaying -- means smoother tracking without

interruptions or skipping, even over unique or uneven surfaces.

Pricing and Availability

Microsoft's Wireless Notebook Optical Mouse 3000 is currently available, Wireless Laser Mouse 5000 will be available by late April 2006, and Wireless Optical Mouse 2000 will be available in June 2006, for the following estimated retail prices:(2)

-- Wireless Laser Mouse 5000: $49.95 (U.S.)

-- Wireless Notebook Optical Mouse 3000: $29.95 (U.S.)

-- Wireless Optical Mouse 2000: $29.95 (U.S.)

About Microsoft Hardware

For more than two decades, the Hardware Group has employed innovative engineering, cutting-edge industrial design and extensive usability testing to create products of exceptional quality and durability that enhance the software experience and strengthen the connection between consumers and their PC. Microsoft Hardware leads the industry in ergonomic engineering, industrial design, and hardware/software compatibility, offering consumers an easier, more convenient and more enjoyable computing experience. Microsoft's IntelliMouse(R) Explorer, which launched in 1999, earned a place on PC World.com's list of "The 50 Greatest Gadgets of the Past 50 Years" as the first mainstream optical mouse that "brought gunk-free pointing devices" to a broad consumer base.

About Microsoft

Founded in 1975, Microsoft is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.

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05.04.2006, 15:09

05.04.2006 14:55
US Vorbörse: Überwiegend freundlich

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05.04.2006, 15:12

05.04.2006 14:59
US-Markt vor Daten wenig verändert erwartet
Der aktuelle Stand der Futures kündigt wenig veränderte Eröffnungsverläufe beim Dow Jones und an der NASDAQ an. Der NASDAQ-Future steigt um 0,1 Prozent auf 1.732,75 Punkte. Der S&P-Future notiert unverändert bei auf 1.314,50 Punkte.

Nach Ansicht von Strategen wird die Sorge über weiter steigende Zinsen in den USA die Indizes vorerst nach oben bremsen. Um 16.00 Uhr stehen Konjunkturdaten zum ISM Service-Index für März zur Veröffentlichung an. Volkswirte rechnen mit einem Rückgang von 60,1 Punkten im Vormonat auf 59 Punkte. Um 16.30 Uhr werden die wöchentlichen Rohöllagerbestände aus den USA bekannt gegeben. Es besteht die Wahrscheinlichkeit, dass der viel beachtete ISM-Service-Index mit einem Impuls für den Gesamtmarkt verbunden ist. Die Rohöldaten könnten für Bewegung beim Ölpreis sorgen, was wiederum mit der Möglichkeit eines Einflusses an den Aktienmärkten einhergeht. Im Vorfeld der Daten gibt der Mai Futurekontrakt für US-Leichtöl um 0,1 Prozent auf 66,26 Dollar nach.

actr

05.04.2006, 15:18

BUYINS.NET: ATPG, MXICY, NWTMF, RWNW, YGDC, AMKT Have Been Added To Naked Short Lists Today

Apr 05, 2006 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- www.buyins.net, announced today that these select companies have been added to the NASDAQ, AMEX and NYSE naked short threshold lists: ATP Oil & Gas Corporation (NASDAQ: ATPG), Macronix International Co. Ltd (NASDAQ: MXICY), Northwestern Mineral Ventures (OTCBB: NWTMF), Reality Wireless Networks, Inc. (OTCBB: RWNW),

Yukon Gold Corporation, Inc. (OTCBB: YGDC), Ace Marketing & Promotions, Inc. (OTCBB: AMKT) For a complete list of companies on the naked short

ATP Oil & Gas Corporation (NASDAQ: ATPG) engages in the acquisition, development, and production of oil and natural gas properties in the Gulf of Mexico, the United Kingdom, and the North Sea. As of December 31, 2005, the company had leasehold and other interests in 76 offshore blocks, 53 platforms, and 147 wells in the Gulf of Mexico, as well as in 10 blocks and 2 company-operated subsea wells in the North Sea. As of the above date, the company had estimated net proved reserves of 527.5 billion cubic feet equivalent, of which approximately 295.5 billion cubic feet equivalent was in the North Sea and 232.0 billion cubic feet equivalent was in the Gulf of Mexico. These reserves include 353.1 billion cubic feet of natural gas and 29.1 million barrels of crude oil or other liquid hydrocarbons. The company was founded by T. Paul Bulmahn in 1991 and is based in Houston, Texas. With 29.26 million shares outstanding and 2.64 million shares declared short as of March 2006, there is a failure to deliver in shares of ATPG.

Macronix International Co. Ltd (NASDAQ: MXICY) engages in the design, manufacture, and supply of integrated circuits and memory chips. It offers mask read only memory, flash, electronically erasable programmable read only memory, memory card, strategic manufacturing services, and system logic center products. The company was founded by Miin Wu in 1989. Macronix International is headquartered in Hsinchu, Taiwan. With 1.33 billion shares outstanding and 50,775 shares declared short as of March 2006, there is a failure to deliver in shares of MXICY.

Northwestern Mineral Ventures (OTCBB: NWTMF) is an international natural resource exploration company with an experienced management team. The company is focused on properties in Niger, the United States and Canada with potential uranium targets. Northwestern also has a precious and base metal property in Mexico. With an undisclosed short position, there is a failure to deliver in shares of NWTMF.

Reality Wireless Networks, Inc. (OTCBB: RWNW) does not have significant operations. It intends to complete a reverse merger with Genesis Electronics, Inc. Previously, the company provided fixed, wireless, high-speed, and broadband Internet access to residential homes and small businesses in northern California. Reality Wireless Networks is based in Gig Harbor, Washington. With 385.19 million shares outstanding and an undisclosed short position, there is a failure to deliver in shares of RWNW.

Yukon Gold Corporation, Inc. (OTCBB: YGDC) is an active and progressive public junior exploration and development company. The Company's main focus is its VMS deposit (Marg Property) and its Mount Hinton gold and silver exploration project in the Central Yukon Territory of Canada. These properties lie within the Tombstone Gold Belt, world renowned for the discovery of major gold and base metal deposits. Within immediate proximity to the Company's Projects are a number of idle, former producing mines and drill indicated resources which Yukon Gold plans to target for acquisition. Currently, there are approximately 11.4 million of the Company's common shares outstanding. With 11.00 million shares outstanding and an undisclosed short position, there is a failure to deliver in shares of YGDC.

Ace Marketing & Promotions, Inc. (OTCBB: AMKT) distributes advertising specialties and promotional products with logos to corporations, schools, universities, financial institutions, and not-for-profit organizations in the United States. Its promotional products include advertising specialties, business gifts, incentives and awards, and premiums. The company distributes wearables, such as t-shirts, golf shirts, and hats; glassware, such as mugs and drinking glasses; writing instruments, such as pens, markers, and highlighters; and bags, such as tote bags, gift bags, and brief cases. Ace Marketing was co-founded by Dean L. Julia, Michael D. Trepeta, and Scott J. Novack in 1998. The company is based in Valley Stream, New York. With 6.92 million shares outstanding and an undisclosed short position, there is a failure to deliver in shares of AMKT.

actr

05.04.2006, 15:22

Stockguru.com: Guru Alerts for Wednesday, April 5, 2006 CVAS, MGOA, WGFL, ADZR.

Dallas, Texas, Apr 05, 2006 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- Stock Guru Alerts for Wednesday include Creative Vistas, Inc.(OTCBB: CVAS), Megola, Inc (OTCBB: MGOA), The World Golf League, Inc (OTCBB: WGFL), and AdZone Research, Inc. (OTCBB: ADZR)

Creative Vistas, Inc.(OTCBB: CVAS) remained unchanged at .78 per share on Tuesday.

Creative Vistas, Inc is a leading provider of advanced security and surveillance products and solutions. It also provisions the deployment and servicing of broadband technologies to the commercial and residential market. It primarily operates through its wholly-owned subsidiaries AC Technical Systems Ltd. and Iview Digital Video Solutions Inc., to provide integrated electronic security and surveillance systems and technologies. It provides its systems to various high profile clients including: Government, School Boards, Retail Outlets, Banks, and Hospitals. The Company operates through its subsidiary Cancable Inc. to provision the deployment of broadband technologies to the commercial and residential market. The Company has offices in Ontario, Canada.

Megola, Inc. (OTCBB: MGOA) traded as much as 33.33% over open on Tuesday Megola Inc. is a Nevada Corporation based in Corunna, Ontario, Canada, and traded on the OTCBB under the symbol MGOA.

Megola Inc. is committed to solving environmental problems without the use of harsh chemicals that, in the long run, can have deleterious effects on company budgets and our environment. Megola Inc. is the exclusive worldwide distributor for Megola GmbH, a German company that designs and manufactures the ScaleGuard series of physical water treatment equipment. Megola Inc. has created a distribution network throughout the world in which many companies are having great success as the ScaleGuard family continues to perform admirably.

Since the introduction of the ScaleGuard line of physical water treatment products, Megola has identified the need for a more comprehensive approach to environmentally-friendly water treatment. Now, five years later, Megola has obtained rights to market and distribute technologically advanced products for the industrial, commercial, residential and agricultural markets.

Also, new technology brings new opportunities and Megola has further expanded into the development and distribution of air purification products for indoor air quality enhancement and odor control. In addition to our Physical Water Treatment Division and Air Purification Division, Megola Inc. has recently expanded to include Microbiological Control and WasteWater Treatment Divisions.

The World Golf League, Inc (OTCBB: WGFL) remained unchanged at .001 per share, trading 55,195,560 shares on Tuesday.

The World Golf League, Inc., through its subsidiary WGL Entertainment is the producer of the WGL Million Dollar Shootout Reality Television Series and several other made for T.V. sports entertainment events scheduled to be produced in 2006.

AdZone Research, Inc. (OTCBB: ADZR) traded as much as 3.33% over open on Tuesday AdZone Research, Inc. is a global research firm that conducts research on the role the Internet and new technologies play. The company directly and through its worldwide network of subsidiaries and affiliates, researches raw advertising and marketing data, consumer behavior, marketing strategies and market trends. AdZone also researches internet content and steganographic messaging with its global defense initiatives.

The company provides comprehensive and timely information combined with interpretive services. The company believes accurate data and expert consulting services provides a whole business viewpoint to maximize market effectiveness. AdZone's scalable strategies help its clients to utilize the latest technologies, data, and methods to generate new customers, identify and engage new markets and expand competitive advantages.

actr

05.04.2006, 15:27

TheSUBWAY.com Posts Stock Pick List: Healthcare Industry Leader in China! NOTE TO EDITORS: The Following Is an Investment Opinion Being Issued by Peter Antipatis of Capital Research Group Inc.

WESTON, FL, Apr 05, 2006 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) -- TheSUBWAY.com names the following stocks to its Stock Pick List:

Sunwin International Neutraceuticals, Inc. (OTC BB: SUWN),
Discovery Laboratories, Inc. (NASDAQ: DSCO),
Novavax, Inc (NASDAQ: NVAX),
CIENA Corporation (NASDAQ: CIEN)

Sunwin International Neutraceuticals, Inc. (OTC BB: SUWN), an industry leader in the production and distribution of Chinese herbs, veterinary medicines and low calorie natural sweetener in China, announced continued increases in sales of Hypericin based products. In November 2005, Sunwin launched a marketing effort for two products employing Hypericin as a main component to deter the spread of the avian flu. Since the launch of the marketing efforts, the combined sales of both products increased from 342,300 RMB per month in November 2005 to 685,800 RMB per month in February 2006.

Other stocks highlighted include

Discovery Laboratories, Inc. (NASDAQ: DSCO): Stock Pick List, up 1% on 1 million shares, Novavax, Inc. (NASDAQ: NVAX): Stock Pick List, down 18% on 17 million shares, CIENA Corporation (NASDAQ: CIEN): Stock Pick List, down 6% on 48 million shares.

actr

05.04.2006, 15:30

L-3 Communications to Provide Tactical Common Data Link for Apache Longbow

NEW YORK, Apr 05, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- L-3 Communications (NYSE: LLL) announced today that its Communication Systems-West (CS-West) division was selected by Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control - Orlando to provide the Tactical Common Data Link (TCDL) Modems for incorporation into the Apache Longbow UAV TCDL Assembly (UTA).
The Longbow UTA lets aircrews see 50 km forward and remain out of harms way, able to deliver or call for fire power when needed. The Longbow TCDL modem is CS-West's smallest unit ever, is interoperable with all standard symmetric and asymmetric Common Data Link (CDL) waveforms and networking formats up to 45 Mbps, and operates in either relay or direct line of sight configurations. The terminals are direct physical replacements for the radar equipment in the Longbow Mast Mounted Assembly (MMA), delivering secure, real-time Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) communications in a form factor designed to simplify integration onto the Apache platform.

Integrating CS-West's implementation of the Government-standard CDL on the Apache Longbow creates interoperability with a broad range of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), including the U.S. Army's Extended Range/Multi-Purpose (ER/MP) and Shadow UAVs, the U.S. Navy Fire Scout and future CDL-compliant versions of the U.S. Air Force Predator. Operators on the TCDL-equipped Apache Longbow will be able to control UAVs using the same technologies CS-West demonstrated in the Hunter Standoff Killer Team (HSKT) and Airborne Manned/Unmanned System Technology (AMUST) programs. The terminal also can serve as a CDL down-link for disseminating high-resolution imagery from the Apache Longbow's on-board Modernized Target Acquisition Designation Sight/Pilot Night Vision Sensor (MTADS/PNVS) to ground forces.

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05.04.2006, 23:02

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Discovery Labs Receives Second Approvable Letter From FDA for Surfaxin for RDS

WARRINGTON, Pa., Apr 5, 2006 (PRIMEZONE via COMTEX) -- Discovery Laboratories, Inc. (Nasdaq: DSCO) today announced that it has received a second Approvable Letter from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for Discovery's lead product candidate, Surfaxin(r) (lucinactant) for the prevention of Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS) in premature infants. Surfaxin is a precision-engineered, peptide-containing, synthetic surfactant that is designed to closely mimic the function of natural human lung surfactant and represents a potential alternative to animal-derived surfactants. Discovery will hold a conference call today at 8:45 AM EDT. The call in number is 866-332-5218.
The Approvable Letter is an official notification from the FDA and contains conditions that must be satisfied by Discovery prior to obtaining final U.S. marketing approval. Specifically, the FDA is requesting certain information primarily focused on the Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls (CMC) section of the NDA. The information predominately involves the further tightening of active ingredient and drug product specifications and related controls. Consistent with previous review, the FDA does not have any clinical or statistical comments. Discovery is in the process of arranging a meeting with the FDA regarding conditions for final approval. The Company anticipates that this meeting will clarify timelines with respect to its response to the FDA.

This is the second Approvable Letter received by the Company from the FDA since the Company's NDA for Surfaxin was filed in April 2004. Our previously submitted responses to the first Approvable Letter were accepted by the FDA as a complete response in October 2005.

Robert J. Capetola, Ph.D., President and Chief Executive Officer of Discovery, commented, "Our top priority is to satisfy the FDA's requests as soon as possible, so that we can obtain final approval for this important life-saving therapy and make it available to the neonatal community. In light of today's news, we are analyzing all aspects of our business with an intention to conserve cash while remaining focused on developing our NICU franchise of Surfaxin and Aerosurf(tm)."

RDS is a life-threatening and costly breathing disorder that strikes tens of thousands of premature infants in the United States each year, with a global at-risk population in excess of 500,000 infants. Approximately 75,000 infants are treated with surfactants in the United States annually. Current surfactant treatment options are limited to animal-derived surfactants harvested from bovine (cow) and porcine (pig) sources.

Data from Discovery's pivotal, multinational SELECT study demonstrates that Surfaxin was significantly more effective in the prevention of RDS and improved survival and other outcomes versus comparator surfactants. The SELECT and STAR (a supportive Phase 3 study) trials, as well as a pooled Phase 3 analysis, have been presented at several international medical meetings and the results from the two studies were published in Pediatrics.

Discovery will hold a conference call today at 8:45 AM EDT to further discuss in greater detail the foregoing. The call in number is 866-332-5218. The international call in number is 706-679-3237. This audio webcast will be available to shareholders and interested parties through a live broadcast on the Internet at http://audioevent.mshow.com/295458/ and www.discoverylabs.com. It is recommended that participants log onto one of these sites at least 15 minutes prior to the call. The Internet broadcast will be available for up to 30 days after the call at both website addresses. The replay number to hear the conference call is 800-642-1687 or 706-645-9291. The passcode is 7560777.

About Discovery Labs

Discovery Laboratories, Inc. is a biotechnology company developing its proprietary surfactant technology as Surfactant Replacement Therapies (SRT) for respiratory diseases. Surfactants are produced naturally in the lungs and are essential for breathing. Discovery's technology produces a precision-engineered surfactant that is designed to closely mimic the essential properties of natural human lung surfactant. Discovery believes that through its technology, pulmonary surfactants have the potential, for the first time, to address respiratory diseases where there are few or no approved therapies available.

Discovery's SRT pipeline is initially focused on the most significant respiratory conditions prevalent in the neonatal intensive care unit. Discovery's lead product, Surfaxin(r), for the prevention of Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS) in premature infants, has received an Approvable Letter from the FDA and is under review for approval in Europe by the EMEA. Surfaxin is also being developed for the prevention and treatment of Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD, also known as Chronic Lung Disease) in premature infants. Discovery is preparing to conduct multiple Phase 2 pilot studies with Aerosurf, aerosolized SRT administered through nasal continuous positive airway pressure (nCPAP), for the treatment of neonatal respiratory failure.

To address the various respiratory conditions affecting pediatric, young adult and adult patients in the critical care and other hospital settings, Discovery has completed a Phase 2 clinical trial to address Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) in adults, and is developing aerosol formulations of SRT to address Acute Lung Injury (ALI), asthma, COPD, and other respiratory conditions.

actr

05.04.2006, 23:06

05.04.2006 22:19
US Indizes - Nasdaq mit neuem Mehrjahreshoch
Die US Indizes haben den Handel heute fester eröffnet und konten diese Tendenz auch während des Handels weiter ausbauen. Der Nasdaq Composite kann dabei auf ein neues Mehrjahreshoch ausbrechen und etabliert sich damit innerhalb des übergeordneten Aufwärtstrends. Die bei 2330 Punkten liegende Unterstützung sollte jetzt mögliche eingestreute Kursrücksetzer beenden. Im mittelfristigen Zeitfenster steht einer Fortsetzung der Aufwärtsbewegung bis 2645 Punkten aus aktueller Sicht nichts mehr im Wege. Der Index konnte im heutigen Handelsverlauf um 0,61 % zulegen. Steigen konnte auch der Dow Jones und schloß 0,31 % höher. Der Index bleibt aber unterhalb des bei 11334,96 Punkte liegenden Mehrjahreshoch zurück und zeigt damit eine relative Underperformance gegenüber dem Nasdaq Composite.

Gestützt wurde der Markt durch den bei steigendem Ölpreis deutlich zulegenden Ölsektor. Auch der Halbleitersektor zog heute wieder merklich an. Relative Schwäche zeigte der Biotechnology Index. Alcoa konnte als einer der Gewinner im Dow Jones deutlich um 2,49 % ansteigen. Hewlett Packard setzt die Rallye um 1,98 % fort, während International Paper einen Verlust von -1,60 % hinnehmen mußte. Innerhalb der Ausbruchsbewegungen konnten sich als Gewinner im Nasdaq 100 die Aktien von Career Education Corporation (+13,82 %) und Apple (+9,62 %) nach oben lösen, Ebay gibt hingegen um -2,33 % nach.

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06.04.2006, 07:22

Grin and Bare It

By Will Swarts
April 5, 2006
New Frontier Media (NOOF1)

Share price as of Tuesday's close: $7.27
Share price now: $8.16
Percent change: 12.2%
Volume: 1.2 million shares, daily average 106,000

The News
Turns out sex really does sell.

Shares of New Frontier Media (NOOF2) rose 12% Wednesday after the Boulder, Colo., distributor of adult-entertainment content inked a distribution pact with DirecTV Group (DTV3), the country's largest satellite provider. DirecTV will make available to its 15.1 million U.S. subscribers New Frontier's adult channels, the Erotic Network and the Erotic Network Clips. The agreement was revealed in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

New Frontier's racy offerings are already carried on the Dish Network, the satellite TV unit of EchoStar Communications (DISH4), which has about 12 million subscribers. New Frontier said its content could debut on DirecTV as early as Thursday.

The DirecTV announcement was both long expected and something of a surprise, says Dennis McAlpine, president of independent research firm McAlpine Associates in Scarsdale, N.Y. New Frontier and DirecTV had been edging toward a distribution agreement before a 2003 deal in which Fox, the broadcast unit of News Corp. (NWS5), bought a 34% stake in the satellite provider. Wary of offending conservatives, McAlpine says Fox management backed away from the negotiations.

"This came out of the blue," says McAlpine. "I didn't expect this deal until the end of the year at the earliest."

New Frontier doesn't break out its satellite pay-per-view or video-on-demand sales figures, but the prospective revenue bump from DirecTV could add as much as 10 cents to yearly earnings per share, says William Block, president of WAB Capital, an independent small-cap and microcap equity research firm in Pacific Palisades, Calif. Eric Wold, who covers New Frontier for San Francisco investment bank Merriman Curhan Ford, is even more bullish. He sees the deal adding as much as 20 cents a share to New Frontier's bottom line without boosting costs to the company, since it already has the programming inventory.

New Frontier earned 48 cents a share in 2005 on revenues of $46 million. Before the DirecTV deal was consummated, analysts expected 2006 earnings to decline. Thomson First Call estimates called for a profit this year of 47 cents a share on sales of $47 million.

In the SEC filing, New Frontier said it was also in contract negotiations with another major broadcast customer, though it didn't name the company. New Frontier warned while its licensing fee may decline, the loss could be offset with a possible launch of another pay-per-view channel.

"Adult entertainment is a very popular commodity," says Block. "And it's just a gigantic market."

There are more than 100 million cable and satellite subscribers in the U.S., and satellite channels have a 28.5% market share, according to a 2005 media survey by New York investment bank Veronis Suhler. Americans spent $93.4 billion on cable and satellite TV in 2004, and direct satellite broadcasting spending saw 15% annual growth between 1999 and 2004. Satellite viewers are expected to spend $1.6 billion annually on pay-per-view movies and sporting events by 2009, the survey said.

The Analysis
Whether New Frontier can compete with Playboy Enterprises (PLA6), its gigantic and much better-known rival, remains to be seen. New Frontier management didn't return phone calls seeking comment, but Matthew Harrigan, an analyst at Janco Partners, a Denver investment bank, said competition shouldn't cause the famed Playboy bunny's ears to droop too much. Investors didn't seem convinced. Shares of Playboy traded nearly 3% lower on Wednesday.

There's plenty at stake. According to AVN, the leading trade journal of the U.S. porn industry, the total market for adult entertainment is $12.6 billion, of which $2.5 billion is derived from the Internet. Playboy's entertainment sales, including cable subscriptions, pay-per-view and Internet revenues, totaled $200 million last year. About $98.6 million of that was domestic broadcast revenues. According to Harrigan, Playboy doesn't disclose the specific sources whether the money comes from its Playboy Channel or its more sexually explicit offerings, sold under the Spice Network brand.

"[Adult content providers'] naughty bits the adult programming are incredibly commoditized," Harrigan says. "The margin is incredibly low. At one time, New Frontier had practically no margin on its hardcore video content. They were just trying to drive their web business."

Analysts say adult programming offers cable and satellite distributors their highest profit margins. At DirecTV, blocks of adult pay-per-view content cost between $5.99 and $14.99, depending on the duration and type of programming, while the Dish Network charges between $10.99 and $17.99. New Frontier's Erotic Network offerings cost $10.99 to $11.99. Adult-content peddlers get between 5% and 15% of viewers' money, while revenues from regular pay-per-view offerings are generally split equally with mainstream studios.

However, video-on-demand spending growth dropped to an estimated 55.6% last year from 123.9% in 2004, and the growth forecast for 2006 is 37%. Satellite television saw pay-per-view revenues of $1.2 billion in 2004, according to the Veronis Suhler survey. It estimated satellite-based pay-per-view spending for 2005 at $1.3 billion and $1.4 billion for this year. Though still positive, the growth rate is contracting.

But even if the market is getting a bit soft, hawking adult movies for home and hotel viewing isn't a bad business, especially if the oft-repeated statistic, cited most recently in a Los Angeles Times story last year, is true. The average viewing time for an adult pay-per-view movie is only seven minutes.

The Bottom Line
The demand for sexually explicit programming is going away, but that doesn't guarantee New Frontier's success on satellite TV or Playboy's for that matter.

"There's competition from other sources," says WAB Capital's Block. "Dish and Time Warner (TWX7) and other cable providers have all been able to get more favorable terms."

Janco's Harrigan concurs: "The cable operators and satellite providers have always been very good at making sure there were two adult companies on their systems that could claw at each other."

New Frontier's arrival on DirecTV, he says, won't dislodge Playboy. "I don't think this is anything that will have a huge detrimental affect on the stock," says Harrigan.

Besides, Block says the future of adult entertainment isn't TV but rather mobile content8 as in porn for cellphones and video iPods. The mobile market will see explosive growth, as it has abroad, once it catches on in the U.S.

"What's been very frustrating for [New Frontier] is that they have a very strong balance sheet and a lot of cash but haven't been able to find any significant uses for it," Block says. "I think one area for them is wireless, because video-on-demand has softened. They haven't talked about it very much but they certainly are developing alliances with a number of companies."

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06.04.2006, 15:04

06.04.2006 14:43
US Vorbörse: Kursgewinner überwiegend

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06.04.2006, 15:06

06.04.2006 14:56
Aktien NYSE/NASDAQ Ausblick: Knapp behauptet - Merck-Schwäche belastet
Die US-amerikanischen Aktien werden am Donnerstag zu Handelsbeginn überwiegend knapp behauptet erwartet. Deutliche Verluste bei Merck & Co. im vorbörslichen Handel belasteten die Stimmung, hieß es von Händlern. Die Zahl der Erstanträge auf Arbeitslosenhilfe ist in der abgelaufenen Woche entgegen den Erwartungen von Experten gesunken.

Der Future auf den S&P-500-Index <INX.IND> gab gegen 14.45 Uhr 0,08 Prozent auf 1.318,00 Punkte nach. Am Vortag hatte der marktbreite Index 0,43 Prozent auf 1.311,56 Zähler zugelegt. Der Future auf den NASDAQ 100 <NDX.X.IND> sank um 0,06 Prozent auf 1.746,25 Punkte. Der technologielastige Auswahlindex war am Mittwoch um 0,94 Prozent auf 1.732,74 Zähler vorgerückt.

Aktien von Merck & Co.<MRK.NYS> <MCC.FSE> (Nachrichten/Aktienkurs) gerieten im vorbörslichen Handel deutlich unter Druck. Der amerikanische Pharmakonzern hatte vor Gericht einen zweiten Fall im Zusammenhang mit dem 2004 vom Markt genommenen Schmerzmittel Vioxx verloren. Die Jury in Atlantic City (Bundesstaat New Jersey) erkannte einem Kläger Schadenersatz zu. Die Behauptung eines zweiten Klägers, dass Vioxx zu seinem Herzanfall beigetragen habe, sei hingegen zurückgewiesen worden, hatte Merck am Mittwoch mitgeteilt.

3M Company <MMM.NYS> <MMM.FSE> (Nachrichten/Aktienkurs) legten dagegen vorbörslich zu. Der US-Mischonzern hatte seine Gewinn- und Umsatzprognose für das Ende März abgelaufene erste Quartal angehoben.

Ebenfalls fest präsentierten sich Aktien von Boston Scientific <BSX.NYS> <BSX.FSE> (Nachrichten). Der Hersteller von Medizintechnik hatte mit den US-Wettbewerbshütern der Federal Trade Commission (FTC) zu allen wesentlichen Punkten der Übernahme von Guidant <GDT.NYS> <GDT.FSE> (Nachrichten) Einigung erzielt. Zudem teilte Guidant mit, dass die Umsatzprognosen für das erste Quartal vermutlich übertroffen werden.

Wal-Mart-Aktien <WMT.NYS> <WMT.FSE> (Nachrichten/Aktienkurs) könnten ebenfalls im Blick stehen. Der weltgrößte Einzelhandelskonzern hat im März in den USA seinen vergleichbaren Umsatz um 1,4 Prozent gesteigert. Der Gesamtumsatz in der Berichtsperiode bis zum 31. März legte um 9,4 Prozent auf knapp 30,62 Milliarden Dollar zu, wie Wal-Mart am Donnerstag in Bentonville mitteilte. Für die April-Periode rechnet der Konzern wegen des Ostergeschäfts mit einem Anstieg beim vergleichbaren Umsatz um 4 bis 6 Prozent. Andere Einzelhändler wie Bed Bath and Beyond <BBBY.NAS> <BBY.FSE> (Nachrichten/Aktienkurs) und Costco Wholesale <COST.NAS> <CTO.ETR> (Nachrichten/Aktienkurs) sollten ebenfalls im Auge behalten werden.

Apple Computer <AAPL.NAS> <APC.ETR> (Nachrichten/Aktienkurs) weiteten vorbörslich die Vortagesgewinne aus. Der Computerkonzern hatte am Mittwoch die Anwendungssoftware Boot Camp veröffentlicht. Mit Hilfe von Boot Camp können Anwender das Betriebssystem Windows XP von Microsoft <MSFT.NAS> <MSF.FSE> (Nachrichten/Aktienkurs) auch auf Mac-Computern benutzen./ag/tw

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actr

06.04.2006, 15:28

BUYINS.NET: DECK, IFO, REDF, TISA, GMTH, LSGP Have Been Removed From Naked Short List Today

Apr 06, 2006 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- www.buyins.net, announced today that these select companies have been removed from the NASDAQ, AMEX and NYSE naked short threshold list: Deckers Outdoor Corporation (NASDAQ: DECK), Infosonics Corporation (AMEX: IFO), Rediff.com India Limited (NASDAQ: REDF), Top Image Systems, Ltd. (NASDAQ: TISA), Global Matrechs, Inc (OTCBB: GMTH), Lighting Science Group Corporation (OTCBB: LSGP)

Deckers Outdoor Corporation (NASDAQ: DECK) engages in the design, production, and brand management of footwear for men, women, and children in the United States. Its products include slides, sport sandals, thongs, amphibious footwear, trail running shoes, hiking boots, rugged closed-toe footwear, sheepskin boots and slippers, and other casual footwear. The company provides its products under Teva, Simple, and UGC brand names. Deckers Outdoor offers its products through domestic retailers; international distributors; and through its Web sites, catalogs, and retail outlet stores to end-user consumers. The company also operates in China and Macau. Deckers Outdoor was founded by Douglas B. Otto in 1973 and is headquartered in Goleta, California. With 12.46 million shares outstanding and 3.53 million shares declared short as of March 2006, there is no longer a failure to deliver in shares of DECK.

Infosonics Corporation (AMEX: IFO) distributes wireless handsets and accessories in the United States and Latin America. Its services primarily include software customization, warehousing, light assembly, and programming. The company offers its products to wireless network operators, agents, resellers, distributors, independent dealers, and retailers. Infosonics was founded by Joseph Ram in 1994. The company is headquartered in San Diego, California. With 5.33 million shares outstanding and 294,023 shares declared short as of March 2006, there is no longer a failure to deliver in shares of IFO.

Rediff.com India Limited (NASDAQ: REDF) provides online news, information, communication, entertainment, and shopping services focusing on India and the worldwide Indian community. Its Web sites consists of interest specific channels relevant to Indian interests, such as cricket; astrology; matchmaker and movies; content on various matters like news and finance; search facilities; a range of community features, such as email, chat, messenger, and e-commerce; broadband wireless content; and wireless short messaging services to mobile phone subscribers in India. The company also publishes two weekly newspapers aimed at the Indian-American community based in the United States and Canada. As of March 31, 2005, the company had 36 million online registered users. The company was founded in 1996 by Ajit Balakrishnan under the name Rediff Communication Private Limited. It subsequently changed its name to Rediff.com India Limited in 2000. The company is headquartered in Mumbai, India. With 26.33 million shares outstanding and 1.58 million shares declared short as of March 2006, there is no longer a failure to deliver in shares of REDF.

Top Image Systems, Ltd. (NASDAQ: TISA) engages in the development and marketing of information recognition systems and technologies, and automated document capture solutions for the flow of information within and between organizations. Its software minimizes the need for manual data entry by automatically capturing, reading, understanding, identifying, processing, classifying, and routing the information contained in documents. The company primarily offers eFLOW unified content platform, which is a solution for data capture originating from mobile, electronic, paper, or other sources that enter client's enterprise. Top Image Systems also provides Integra, an eFLOW plug-in for structured content that provides a solution for data capture, validation, and delivery from structured predefined forms; Freedom, an eFLOW plug-in for semistructured content, which enables customers to identify and capture critical data from semistructured documents, such as invoices, purchase orders, shipping notes, and checks; and Smart!, an eFLOW plug-in for unstructured content. Top Image Systems markets its solutions through a network of distributors, system integrators, and value-added resellers to both governmental and other enterprises in various countries, such as the United States, the United Kingdom, Latin America, South Africa, and Germany. The company has strategic partnership with RAG INFORMATIK GmbH and ASI Solutions, as well as has strategic OEM partnership with Xtramind Technologies GmbH. Top Image Systems was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel. With 8.78 million shares outstanding and 286,323 shares declared short as of March 2006, there is no longer a failure to deliver in shares of TISA.

Global Matrechs, Inc. (OTCBB: GMTH) operates in the licensed technologies business primarily in the United States. It markets and sells licensed technologies, such as NuCap, HNIPU, EMR/AC, Rad-X, Firesil, LEM, and RBHM, which are related to hazardous materials handling, electromagnetic radiography, and chemical processing. The company also engages in the design, development, manufacture, and sale of lighting and architectural products used in both commercial and residential applications, such as pendants, surface and ceiling luminaries, table and floor lamps, commercial down-lights, bath fixtures, and custom fixtures. It markets its lighting products primarily to architects, interior designers, lighting consultants, and designer showrooms. The company was organized in 1994 as HomeCom Communications, Inc. and changed its name to Global Matrechs, Inc. in June 2004. Global Matrechs is based in Ridgefield, Connecticut. With 112.89 million shares outstanding and an undisclosed short position, there is no longer a failure to deliver in shares of GMTH.

Lighting Science Group Corporation (OTCBB: LSGP) engages in the design, development, manufacture, and sale of energy efficient lighting solutions based on light emitting diodes in the United States. It also provides other optimized digital lighting solutions, including bulbs and fixtures. Lighting Science Group's patent pending technology is based upon its intellectual property in light amplification digital power management and control. The company offers its solutions to commercial, industrial, residential, and government customers. The company was founded in 1959. It was formerly known as The Phoenix Group Corporation and changed its name to Lighting Science Group Corporation in December 2004. Lighting Science Group is based in Dallas, Texas. With 55.37 million shares outstanding and an undisclosed short position, there is no longer a failure to deliver in shares of LSGP.

actr

06.04.2006, 15:30

BUYINS.NET: GVIS, HESG, MCDG, NANS, SHCM, SVCM Have Also Been Added To Naked Short List Today

Apr 06, 2006 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- www.buyins.net, announced today that these select companies have been added to the NASDAQ, AMEX and NYSE naked short threshold list: GVI Security Solutions, Inc. (OTCBB: GVIS), Health Sciences Group, Inc. (OTCBB: HESG), CytoCorp, Inc (OTCBB: MCDG), Nanoscience Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: NANS), Southern Cosmetics, Inc (OTC: SHCM), 727 Communications Inc. (OTC: SVCM).

GVI Security Solutions, Inc. (OTCBB: GVIS) provides video surveillance and security solutions to the homeland security, professional, business-to-business, and retail markets. It also operates as a distributor of video surveillance and security products for Samsung Electronics in North, Central, and South America to professional end users, installers, and resellers. The company offers integrated suite of video surveillance and integrated security solutions, such as access control; black and white and color cameras; a range of waterproof and weather resistant cameras; remote controlled, dome, and pinhole cameras and casings; a range of lenses; black and white, color, plasma, and flat screen monitors; videocassette and digital recorders, and hard disk recorders; digital watchdog ATM/point of service transaction verification software; standalone digital recorders; and video transmission equipment, as well as digital processors, switchers, and video management systems; and digital video recording software for professionals. GVI also provides prepackaged closed circuit televisions security solutions for small businesses and homeowners. In addition, it designs and manufactures security building access portals, such as controlled door systems, with substance detection options for use in high security installations. The company's customers primarily include distributors, system integrators, government agencies, and private sector businesses, as well as retail outlets, such as warehouse clubs, mass-market retailers, and specialty electronics stores in the United States. GVI Security Solutions is headquartered in Carrollton, Texas. With 50.18 million shares outstanding and an undisclosed short position, there is a failure to deliver in shares of GVIS.

Health Sciences Group, Inc. (OTCBB: HESG) through its subsidiaries, provides products and ingredients to nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, and cosmeceutical industries primarily in the United States. It offers ingredients, bioactive formulations, and proprietary technologies used in nutritional supplements, functional foods and beverages, and skin care products. The company's subsidiary, Swiss Research, Inc., markets and sells nutraceutical products in wellness categories, including weight management, arthritis support, cholesterol reduction, and diabetes management. Its other subsidiary, BioSelect Innovations, Inc., develops proprietary technologies in the areas of topical and transdermal drug delivery, vitamins and minerals, and cosmetic pharmaceuticals. The company distributes its nutritional products through mass market retailers, such as mass merchandisers, drug stores, supermarkets, and discount stores; natural health food retailers; network marketing; healthcare professionals and practitioners; mail order; and the Internet. The company was founded in 1996 as Centurion Properties Development Corporation and changed its name to iGoHealthy.com in 2000. It changed its name to Health Sciences Group, Inc. in 2001. The company is based in Los Angeles, California. With 26.28 million shares outstanding and an undisclosed short position, there is a failure to deliver in shares of HESG.

CytoCorp, Inc. (OTCBB: MCDG) doing business as CytoCore, Inc., operates as a biomolecular diagnostics company in the United States. The company engages in the design, development, and commercialization of biomolecular cancer screening systems that enable in the early detection of cervical, uterine, gastrointestinal, and other cancers. It develops InPath System and related image analysis systems. The component products of the InPath System are intended to screen for cancer and cancer-related diseases. CytoCorp also designed and manufactured the AcCell computer-aided automated microscopy instrument and the AcCell Savant, an instrument that includes an AcCell instrument and software that collects quantitative cellular information used in support of a diagnostic process. Its products are used in laboratory, clinic, or in doctor's office. The company was formerly known as Molecular Diagnostics, Inc and changed it name to CytoCorp, Inc. in 2005. CytoCorp is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. With 154.35 million shares outstanding and an undisclosed short position, there is a failure to deliver in shares of MCDG.

Nanoscience Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: NANS) a development stage company, pursuant to a license agreement with New York University (NYU), engages in the development and commercialization of the inventions and intellectual property to be generated by the research project being conducted at NYU relating to deoxyribonucleic acid nanotechnology. The company was organized in 1987 under the name Eagles Nest Mining Company and changed its name to Nanoscience Technologies, Inc. in 2002. Nanoscience Technologies is based in New York City. With 11.10 million shares outstanding and an undisclosed short position, there is a failure to deliver in shares of NANS.

Southern Cosmetics, Inc. (OTC: SHCM) is a progressive marketing company that specializes in research-based dermatological products that focus on healthy living and anti-aging.

With an undisclosed short position, there is a failure to deliver in shares of SHCM.

727 Communications Inc. (OTC: SVCM) provides corporate finance and strategic planning services. Its services include corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, venture capital, and investor relations services. The company offers its services to clients operating in the software, healthcare, real estate, and financial services industries. Cor Equity Holdings is based in St. Petersburg, Florida. With 2.51 million shares outstanding and an undisclosed short position, there is a failure to deliver in shares of SVCM.

actr

06.04.2006, 15:36

Wall Street News Alert: LYJN, Thursdays Stock to Watch! April 6, 2006

Weston, FLA., Apr 06, 2006 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- Wall Street News Alert's "stocks to watch" this morning are:

Lyric Jeans, Inc. (OTC: LYJN), Redback Networks Inc (NASDAQ: RBAK), Saks Inc (NYSE:SKS), AMD (NYSE: AMD) and Mindspeed Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: MSPD)

Once again, as the stock markets open this morning, Lyric Jeans, Inc. (OTC: LYJN) may be a target of aggressive investors and day traders this morning! Yesterday after the stock markets closed, the company issued a press release announcing that it has entered into a non-exclusive agreement with Warner/Chappell Music, Warner Music Group Corp.'s global music publishing company.
News of the agreement with Warner/Chappell Music the company should excite investors! Under the agreement, Lyric Jeans will have access to select approved songs from Warner/Chappell Music's award-winning catalog.

Continue to watch this company! "Warner/Chappell is known for some of the greatest & most timeless music in the world which inspires us to create the most innovative music-driven fashion. They instantly recognized the vision of our company and we're thrilled to work with them on this unprecedented venture," said Hanna Rochelle Schmieder, President of Lyric Jeans.

Investors should continue to monitor the progress of Lyric Jeans!

The company is in a unique position to do something first in the market by bringing together music and fashion in a really groundbreaking way. Lyric Jeans is the innovator and manufacturer of premium denim wear characterized by a cutting-edge design strategy driven by music and song lyrics. Through the unique fusion of fashion and music, Lyric Jeans utilizes titles from all genres of music as inspiration for the brand, thereby appealing to a cross-section of various tastes and interests and enabling it to market its products on a worldwide platform. The company's strength is in its relationships with the music industry and its ability to access the Hollywood community, tastemakers and trend-setters. Lyric Jeans plans to have showrooms in South Beach, Florida and Los Angeles, California.

The premium denim market has grown in the last five years by tapping into fanatical behavior of teens and young women seeking that perfect pair of jeans. Over the last few years the premium denim industry has exploded and now accounts for 5% of the $12 Billion retail consumer market.

Prior to the latest press release, the stock closed yesterday at Seventy One cents a share.

For an in-depth profile of Lyric Jeans, Inc, visit http://www.thenewssvc.com/LYJN040506.html

Redback Networks Inc (NASDAQ: RBAK) up 3.4% on 1.4 million shares traded Redback Networks Inc. a provider of next-generation broadband networking equipment, enables carriers and service providers to build Smart Broadband Networks that are personalized, adaptive and efficient. Redback Networks Inc announced last month that it has filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended 31 December 2005. Further, it has successfully concluded its assessment of the company's internal control over financial reporting as of 31 December in accordance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

Saks Incorporated (NYSE:SKS) up 3.5% on 2.6 million shares traded.

Saks Incorporated operates Saks Fifth Avenue Enterprises (SFAE), which consists of 55 Saks Fifth Avenue stores, 50 Saks Off 5th stores, and saks.com. Saks Incorporated recently announced that it has made a preliminary determination on the tax treatment for its previously announced USD4 per share special cash dividend.

AMD (NYSE: AMD) up 4% on 13.4 million shares traded.

In recent news, the company announced it is showcasing the latest addition to the Sun Netra(TM) server family, designed to the Advanced Telecom Computing Architecture (ATCA) industry specifications for next-generation communication infrastructure. The Sun Netra CP3020 will be available in configurations featuring either a single- or Dual-Core AMD Opteron(TM) processor, with industry-leading x86 performance-per-watt for servers. Sun's Netra line is designed to deliver telecommunications equipment manufacturers (TEMs) and Network Equipment Providers (NEPs) the highly reliable, high-performance, feature-rich blade platform they have demanded.

Advanced Micro Devices is a provider of innovative microprocessor solutions for computing, communications and consumer electronics markets.

Mindspeed Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: MSPD) up 4.2% on 2.1 million shares traded Mindspeed Technologies Inc. designs, develops and sells semiconductor networking solutions for communications applications in enterprise, access, metropolitan and wide area networks. Mindspeed Technologies Inc. announced last month it will conduct a conference call announcing its second fiscal quarter 2006 results on Monday, April 24, 2006, at 2 p.m. PDT/5 p.m. EDT.

Commentary: "The apparel industry is a 400-billion sector and China dominates this market by having 27% of the pie according to government data. China has emerged dominate because of its low cost labor, price of fabrics, ample supply, and a great infrastructure in ports, airports, roads, and communication systems, all that help speed the delivery of product from manufacture to consumer," Stated Sonja Rudd in Wall Street News Alert's daily commentary continued at: http://www.WallStreetNewsAlert.com.

actr

06.04.2006, 16:21

DOV Pharmaceutical, Inc. ..

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Google Inc.

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China Technology Deveopment Group Corporation

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actr

06.04.2006, 18:00

MERCK CO INC
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Sirius Satellite Radio
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APPLE
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Overstock.com, Inc. - Com..

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actr

06.04.2006, 18:14

Yahoo! Inc

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Sonus Networks, Inc

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Forward Industries, Inc
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actr

06.04.2006, 22:00

SPECTRUM BRANDS INC.
06.04.06 21:36 Uhr

15,49 USD

-27,95 % [-6,01]
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Spectrum Brands Updates Guidance for Second Quarter Results

ATLANTA, Apr 06, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Spectrum Brands (NYSE: SPC) announced today that it expects second quarter 2006 fully diluted earnings per share in the range of $0.03 to $0.06 and pro forma diluted earnings per share in the range of $0.00 to $0.05, substantially below the company's previous guidance. The shortfall is largely attributable to ongoing challenges in the company's consumer battery business, where sales in North American and Europe continue to lag expectations.
Alkaline battery sales in North America declined from prior year and fell short of expectations. Recovery of alkaline sales in North America under the "Performance Guaranteed" marketing program has been slower than anticipated. In addition, during the second quarter, several of the company's largest retail customers implemented or accelerated inventory adjustment initiatives designed to reduce their retail inventory levels, which further impacted sales. The inventory reduction programs also affected lawn and garden shipments, with a total estimated impact on second quarter battery and lawn and garden revenue of $25 to $30 million.

European alkaline and specialty battery sales were lower than expected during the second quarter as the company's initiatives to bolster battery sales growth have been unsuccessful in offsetting a continuing unfavorable product mix shift from branded to private label batteries and accelerating pricing pressure. Furthermore, non-mass specialty stores, traditionally the company's strongest and most profitable distribution channel, have lost share to food and mass channels, further eroding Spectrum Brands' sales. The sales shortfall in the quarter, and the resulting negative impact on manufacturing cost variances, caused a reduction in operating contribution from Spectrum Brands' European/Rest of World segment.

Commodity cost pressures, which have been a challenge throughout fiscal 2006, continued during the second quarter. Spot prices of zinc, a primary component in the manufacture of batteries, have doubled over the last twelve months, and have increased more than ten percent in the last month. Zinc prices have recently risen to new highs topping $2800 per metric ton, and the company now believes this trend is likely to continue.

Despite the above-mentioned retailer adjustments, consumer retail purchases of most Spectrum Brands products other than consumer batteries continued to show growth during the second quarter. Retail purchases of the company's lawn and garden product offerings grew six percent this quarter versus a year ago, and its Remington portfolio is gaining market share across all categories in North America. The company expects to report global pet segment top-line sales growth of three to four percent for the quarter when compared to stand-alone results last year.

"We entered fiscal 2006 with a plan to aggressively target integration synergies while maintaining our focus on sales growth across all product categories," said Dave Jones, Spectrum Brands' chairman and chief executive officer. "We have made significant progress in executing our integration initiatives this year, and we expect to achieve our projected synergy savings. Our lawn and garden and pet supply businesses continue to perform well. However, it is clear that we must move more aggressively to enhance company performance in light of recent trends in our North American and European battery business."

Management is focused on a number of initiatives to streamline operations and improve profitability. In Europe these initiatives include the closure of the Ellwangen, Germany packaging center and the relocation of operations to the Dischingen, Germany battery plant, the transfer of private label battery production to the company's manufacturing facility in China, and the previously announced resizing and restructuring of sales, marketing and support functions. As a result of these measures, headcount in Europe will be reduced by 350, or approximately 24%. Total annualized savings are projected at $33 million when all actions are completed by the end of fiscal 2006.

The company's North American sales and marketing organization has also been restructured, flattening the reporting structure and rightsizing several support functions. These new actions are expected to generate an incremental $7 million of annualized savings.

Spectrum Brands will be entering discussions with its lenders in light of anticipated second quarter results, and will update investors when those discussions are completed. The company anticipates no problems with liquidity or ongoing cash generation.

actr

07.04.2006, 15:27

07.04.2006 15:07
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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07.04.2006, 15:30

07.04.2006 15:23
US-Markt nach Jobdaten freundlich erwartet
Knapp vor Beginn des Handels in den USA notieren die Futures als Folge der Veröffentlichung von besser als erwartet ausgefallenen US-Arbeitsmarktdaten im Plus. Der NASDAQ-Future legt um 0,5 Prozent auf 1.762 Punkte zu. Der S&P-Future steigt um 0,3 Prozent auf 1.321,50 Punkte. Es besteht daher die Wahrscheinlichkeit, dass die Eröffnungsverläufe beim Dow Jones und an der NASDAQ nach oben zeigen.

Die ausgewiesenen Arbeitsmarktdaten für März geben zu erkennen, dass es der US-Wirtschaft weiterhin gut geht. So wurden im März 211.000 Stellen neu geschaffen.Volkswirte rechneten mit einem Zuwachs von lediglich 190.000 neuen Jobs. Die Arbeitslosenquote fiel von 4,8 auf 4,7 Prozent. Hier lagen die Erwartungen bei einem Verharren auf 4,8 Prozent. Die durchschnittlichen Stundenlöhne sind um 0,2 Prozent gestiegen, was unter den Prognosen eines Zuwachses von 0,3 Prozent liegt. Es ist davon auszugehen, dass die viel beachteten Arbeitsmarktdaten einen marktentscheidenden Impuls erbringen, der den Indizes voraussichtlich zunächst zu Anstiegen verhelfen wird.

Der Blackberry-Hersteller Research in Motion verdiente im abgelaufenen Vierteljahr 18,4 Millionen Dollar oder 10 cents je Aktie nach einem Verlust von 2,6 Millionen Dollar oder einem cent je Aktie im Vorjahr. Damit wurden die bereits gesenkten Erwartungen erfüllt. Die Aktie wird nachbörslich allerdings abverkauft, da Research in Motion schwächere Absatzzahlen für seine Blackberry-Handhelds prognostizierte. Die Anteile fallen vorbörslich um 4,8 Prozent auf 80,38 Dollar.

Die Geschäfte der Kaffeekette Starbucks Corp. laufen rund. Die US-Gesellschaft meldete für März einen Umsatzanstieg um 10 Prozent gegenüber dem Vorjahr. Die von First Call ermittelten durchschnittlichen Analystenerwartungen lagen bei lediglich +7,6 Prozent. In den fünf Wochen zum 2. April stieg der Gesamtumsatz zum Vorjahr um 24 Prozent auf 599 Millionen Dollar. Starbucks legen vorbörslich um 2,6 Prozent auf 38,47 Dollar zu.

actr

07.04.2006, 15:32

BUYINS.NET: FAL, HNP, KFS, WZEN, ZERO, ALMI Have Been Added To Naked Short List Today

Apr 07, 2006 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- www.buyins.net, announced today that these select companies have been added to the NASDAQ, AMEX and NYSE naked short threshold list: Falconbridge Ltd (NYSE: FAL), Huaneng Power International, Inc. (NYSE: HNP), Kingsway Financial Svcs Inc (NYSE: KFS), Webzen Inc (NASDAQ: WZEN), Save the World Air, Inc. (OTCBB: ZERO), Atlas Mining Company (OTCBB: ALMI)

Falconbridge Ltd (NYSE: FAL) operates as a copper and nickel company with investments in zinc and aluminum assets in Canada and internationally. It focuses on the identification and development of copper and nickel mining deposits. The company produces zinc and nickel, as well as copper, primary and fabricated aluminum, cobalt, lead, molybdenum, silver, gold, and sulphuric acid. Its properties include Antamina mine, which is located in the Andes Mountains in northern Peru; Kidd Creek property, located in Timmins, Ontario, Canada; Lomas Bayas mine, located approximately 120 kilometers from the port city of Antofagasta, Chile; and Altonorte property, located near Antofagasta in northern Chile. Falconbridge's properties also comprise Raglan property, located in the Nunavik territory of northern Quebec; Falcondo property, situated in the Dominican Republic, in the town of Bonao; Montcalm property, located 70 kilometers northwest of Timmins, Ontario, Canada; and St. Ann Bauxite mine, which is located on the north coast of Jamaica in Discovery Bay. In addition, the company engages in recycling and processing metal-bearing materials. Falconbridge was founded in 1922 and is based in Toronto, Canada. With 371.19 million shares outstanding and 460,000 shares declared short as of March 2006, there is a failure to deliver in shares of FAL.

Huaneng Power International, Inc. (NYSE: HNP) engages in the generation and sale of electric power in the People's Republic of China. As of March 31, 2005, it owned 16 operating power plants and had controlling interests in 10 operating power companies. Huaneng Power had a total generating capacity of 21,418 MW, as of March 31, 2005. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Beijing, the People's Republic of China. Huaneng Power International, Inc. is a subsidiary of Huaneng International Power Development Corporation. With 301.38 million shares outstanding and 291,380 shares declared short as of March 2006, there is a failure to deliver in shares of HNP.

Kingsway Financial Svcs Inc (NYSE: KFS) through its subsidiaries, provides personal and commercial lines of property and casualty insurance in the United States and Canada. The company also offers nonstandard automobile and trucking insurance. Nonstandard automobile insurance covers drivers, who do not qualify for standard automobile insurance coverage. It also provides standard automobile insurance, as well as insurance for commercial and public vehicles, including taxis. In addition, Kingsway Financial Services offers motorcycle insurance; specialized commercial and personal property coverages; and other specialty coverages, such as customs, bail, and surety bonds. Further, the company purchases reinsurance from third parties. Kingsway Financial Services was incorporated in 1989 and is based in Mississauga, Canada. With 56.48 million shares outstanding and 750,000 shares declared short as of March 2006, there is a failure to deliver in shares of KFS.

Webzen Inc (NASDAQ: WZEN) engages in the development and distribution of online games, software licensing, and other related services, principally in the Republic of Korea and other Asian countries. The company's principal game product, MU, is a three-dimensional multiplayer online role playing game. Webzen was co-founded by Eun-Suk Lee, Nam-Ju Kim, Ki-Yong Cho, and Kil-Saup Song in 2000. The company is based in Seoul, Korea. With 129 million shares outstanding and 171,574 shares declared short as of March 2006, there is a failure to deliver in shares of WZEN.

Save the World Air, Inc. (OTCBB: ZERO) a development stage company, engages in the research and development of devices to reduce pollution from automobile and other equipment driven by internal combustion engines, as well as to improve the performance of those engines. The company's products include zero emission fuel-saving device and CAT-MATE, which are used to reduce carbon monoxide hydrocarbons and toxic exhaust emissions from two- and four-stroke motorcycles, off-road and marine vehicles, generators, lawn mowers, stationary engines, and carbureted and fuel injection motor vehicles. It markets its products to automobile, carburetor, fuel-injection, diesel, exhaust, and muffler original equipment manufacturers and the after-market in the United States and internationally. The company was incorporated as Mandalay Capital Corporation in 1998 and changed its name to Save the World Air, Inc. in 1999. Save the World Air, Inc. is based in North Hollywood, California. With 39.35 million shares outstanding and an undisclosed short position, there is a failure to deliver in shares of ZERO.

Atlas Mining Company (OTCBB: ALMI) a natural resources company, engages in the acquisition, exploration, and development of its resource properties in the states of Idaho and Utah. The company primarily develops Dragon Mine in Juab County, Utah. It also provides contract mining services and specialized civil construction services for mine operators, exploration companies, and construction and natural resources industries. The company owns approximately 900 acres of fee simple property and patented mining claims, and 260 acres of mineral rights and unpatented claims located in the Coeur d'Alene mining district in Shoshone County, Idaho. In addition, Atlas Mining harvests timber on approximately 420 acres of its properties that primarily consists of pine, fir, and larch. It has joint venture with Kat Exploration of Canada to explore, locate, and stake mineral claims in the province of Newfoundland. The company was founded in 1924 and is based in Osburn, Idaho. With 48.85 million shares outstanding and an undisclosed short position, there is a failure to deliver in shares of ALMI.

actr

07.04.2006, 16:35

Transmeta Corporation
07.04.06 16:16 Uhr

2,15 USD

+6,44 % [+0,13]
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Börse
NASDAQ

Aktuell
2,14 USD

Zeit
07.04.06 16:17

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+5,94 %

Tages-Vol.
7,17 Mio.

Gehandelte Stück
4,1 Mio.

Transmeta and Sony Group Renew Project Agreements for 2006

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Apr 07, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Transmeta Corporation (Nasdaq: TMTA), the leader in efficient computing technologies, today announced it has entered into a series of new project agreements for Transmeta to continue providing design and engineering services to Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. and Sony Corporation (collectively, the "Sony Group"). These agreements mark the second year of the two-year design services agreement between Transmeta and the Sony Group that was announced in March 2005. Transmeta's first set of project agreements with the Sony Group expired by their terms on March 31, 2006, corresponding to the Sony Group's fiscal year end.
The new project agreements provide for Transmeta to perform a variety of design and engineering services for the Sony Group over project periods ranging from three months to one year, ending March 31, 2007. Under the new project agreements, Transmeta initially will provide the services of more than 100 engineers in the second quarter of 2006 to work on advanced projects for Sony Group. Transmeta and the Sony Group are currently discussing additional potential engineering projects for Transmeta to perform for the Sony Group under the design services agreement.

"I am pleased with the excellent execution by our engineering team during the past year, and I am delighted that Sony is moving forward with us in their new fiscal year," commented Arthur L. Swift, president and CEO of Transmeta. "We continue to believe that Transmeta's low power expertise and advanced design capabilities can contribute strongly to Sony's strategy."

About Transmeta Corporation

Transmeta Corporation develops and licenses innovative computing, microprocessor and semiconductor technologies and related intellectual property. Founded in 1995, we first became known for designing, developing and selling our highly efficient x86-compatible software-based microprocessors, which deliver a balance of low power consumption, high performance, low cost and small size suited for diverse computing platforms. We now also provide, through strategic alliances and under contract, engineering services that leverage our microprocessor design and development capabilities. In addition to our microprocessor product and services businesses, we also develop and license advanced power management technologies for controlling leakage and increasing power efficiency in semiconductor and computing devices. To learn more about Transmeta, visit www.transmeta.com.

actr

07.04.2006, 16:50

SafeNet Inc
07.04.06 16:32 Uhr

22,54 USD

-13,21 % [-3,43]
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Börse
NASDAQ

Aktuell
22,54 USD

Zeit
07.04.06 16:32

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-13,21 %

Tages-Vol.
31,29 Mio.

Gehandelte Stück
2,2 Mio.

SafeNet backs out of deal: Network security company decides not to acquire nCipher of U.K.

Apr 07, 2006 (The Baltimore Sun - Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News via COMTEX) -- SafeNet Inc., the Belcamp-based network security company, said yesterday that it was backing out of a deal to acquire British Internet security firm nCipher PLC and that its chief financial officer had left the company.
The company also revised its first-quarter earnings estimates to reflect lower-than-expected sales and earnings.

SafeNet's decision to pull out of the $150 million acquisition of Cambridge, England-based nCipher comes one week after the United Kingdom's Office of Fair Trading said that it was investigating the deal for possibly stifling competition. The deal would have been SafeNet's 11th acquisition in the past six years.

"We do not at this point in time expect to continue to focus on any large [merger and acquisition] transactions, but rather we will focus on running our business and running it more effectively," Anthony Caputo, SafeNet's chairman and chief executive officer, said in a conference call with analysts yesterday afternoon.

Britain's fair trading office, a government watchdog for consumers that aims to maintain competitive markets, had said that the nCipher deal would bring together two of the U.K.'s largest suppliers of encryption and decryption technology, possibly thwarting competition and leading to less innovation and higher prices for consumers. The deal was being examined by Britain's Competition Commission, and the investigation was expected to add six months to a deal previously scheduled to close this month.

Caputo said when the acquisition was referred to the competition commission that SafeNet "chose not to proceed because that formal board would have taken at least four months, probably longer, to do their review and would have been expensive and, most importantly, distractive in terms of our running our business."

The announcements were released after the market closed, and SafeNet officials could not be reached for comment late yesterday afternoon.

SafeNet offered few details in its press release about why Chief Financial Officer Ken Mueller was leaving, other than to say that Carole Argo, president of SafeNet and a former CFO of the company, will serve as interim CFO.

Argo will also continue her role as president.

Mueller could not be reached for comment.

Caputo made a statement about Mueller's departure during the conference call. When pressed by an analyst to discuss it further, he said: "We have until recently been a company that was marked by consistent execution of our business plan and accurate, timely reporting. Recently, we've had some issues in that area, and we and he concluded that" this would be the best move.

SafeNet said it expects revenue for the first quarter to be between $63 million and $65 million. The company had previously said revenue would be between $65 million and $69 million. Caputo said SafeNet could not predict first-quarter earnings per share but said expenses would be higher than planned because of recent accounting and Sarbanes-Oxley work totaling $800,000. Expenses from the nCipher deal will cost the company an additional $600,000, Caputo said.

Last month, SafeNet filed a document with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission saying it would adjust some of its 2005 earnings, strengthen its accounting staff and improve its financial reporting.

SafeNet said in the filing that it had "identified one material weakness pertaining to insufficient staffing and technical expertise in the company's accounting and financial reporting functions" and that it had hired two new accountants and created a new position of "director of recognition of revenue."

Shares of SafeNet fell more than 14 percent to $22.30 in after-hours trading. Its shares fell 14 cents, or 0.54 percent, to close at $25.97 yesterday during regular trading on Nasdaq.

By Stacey Hirsh

actr

10.04.2006, 23:11

10.04.2006 22:47
Alcoa meldet Rekordgewinn
Der Aluminiumriese Alcoa (Nachrichten/Aktienkurs) hat seinen Nettogewinn im abgelaufenen Quartal auf 608 Millionen Dollar oder 69 Cents je Aktie gesteigert und damit mehr als verdoppelt. Im Vorjahr hatte dieser bei 260 Millionen Dollar gelegen. Die Umsätze stiegen im gleichen Zeitraum von 6,29 auf 7,24 Milliarden Dollar.

Der Konzern berichtete dabei von einer robusten Nachfrage und gleichzeitig gestiegenen Preisen. Insbesondere der Bedarf im Flugzeugbau habe sich sehr außerordentlich stark entwickelt. Allerdings habe der Verbrauch über alle Branchen hinweg angezogen.

Die Analysten hatten laut Thomson First Call mit einem Gewinn von 51 Cents je Aktie und 7,21 Milliarden Dollar Umsatz gerechnet.

actr

11.04.2006, 14:53

PennyPicks.com: Stocks to Watch: BTEM, GNBT, EZEM

SARASOTA, Fla., Apr 11, 2006 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- Stocks to watch for today are -

Cryobanks International (OTCBB: BTEM), Generex Biotechnology Corp (Nasdaq: GNBT), E-Z-EM, Inc (Nasdaq: EZEM):
Investors, have a look at Cryobanks International (OTCBB: BTEM), a pioneer in collection, isolation and storage technologies for cord blood stem cells. Cryobanks International was the first and is still the only company in the country to accept cord blood donations year round from anywhere in the continental United States.

Monday, after the closing bell, Cryobanks International announced that the company has completed a full Spanish translation of its highly praised informational website, initially launched last October. The Internet site, which is 100% fully translated, is considered a fundamental component in educating the Hispanic population and increasing minority cord blood donations. Although Hispanics represent 12.5% of the population, they represent only 7% of the donor pool in the National Bone Marrow Donor program, leaving the Hispanic community 37% underrepresented.

Cryobanks said that the company expects to receive a significant portion of the $79 million appropriated by the National Cord Blood Act, passed in 2005, for its participation in building the national data bank. The company's Spanish enabled website will be key in informing potential Hispanic donors on how they can participate, Cryobanks said.

Cryobanks International (OTCBB: BTEM) is currently trading at around $4.10 a share.

Other stocks to watch:

Generex Biotechnology Corp. (Nasdaq: GNBT) announced Monday that trial results for Generex Oral-lyn, the company's proprietary oral insulin spray product, showed that Generex Oral-lyn can replace one daily regular insulin injection during the day with 100% compliance.

GNBT closed Monday's regular trading session at $2.73.

E-Z-EM, Inc. (Nasdaq: EZEM) announced Monday that the New York City Fire Department has purchased limited quantities of E-Z-EM's Reactive Skin Decontamination Lotion and its training variant for its hazardous materials response staff.

EZEM closed Monday's regular trading session at $22.24.

About eLocity Inc: eLocity owns and operates three financial websites for investors.

-PennyPicks.com, http://www.pennypicks.com/. Featuring active message boards for the penny stock trader, rumors and more.

-StockGrid.com, http://www.stockgrid.com/. Visit this site for our daily top stock "GRID Makers". We rank stocks on volume, message board activity, sentiment and trend forecast.

-Bell2Bell.com, http://www.bell2bell.com/. Bell2Bell features news stories, rumors, the InvestBoard and more.

actr

11.04.2006, 15:12

Market Pulse Announces Its AM Stock Picks for Tuesday, April 11, 2006: AMD, ATVE, RIMM, NSOL

ATLANTA, Apr 11, 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:
Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NYSE:AMD) : Market Outperform

ActiveCore Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: ATVE) : Attractive

Research In Motion Ltd. (Nasdaq: RIMM) : Bearish

Nuclear Solutions Inc. (OTCBB: NSOL) : 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 Monday, the markets closed mixed as crude oil prices jumped over a dollar to settle at a seven month high. A barrel of light crude rose $1.35 to settle at $68.74. Investors waited for the first-quarter earnings season to kick off. Economic data reports on import prices, retail sales and consumer confidence are due out later this week. The Dow Jones industrial average rose 21.29, or 0.19 percent, to 11,141.33. The Nasdaq composite index fell 5.75, or 0.25 percent, to 2,333.27. The Standard & Poor's 500 index added 1.12, or 0.09 percent, to 1,296.62. The Russell 2000 index dropped 3.18, or 0.42 percent, to 752.95."

actr

11.04.2006, 15:20

Stockguru.com: Guru Alerts for Tuesday, April 11, 2006 IPRE, EFCR, MOTG, ACHI.

Dallas, Texas, Apr 11, 2006 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- Stock Guru Alerts for Tuesday include for Imperia Entertainment, Inc. (OTC:IPRE), EGPI Firecreek, Inc. (OTCBB: EFCR), Modern Technology Corporation (OTCBB: MOTG), AmeriChip International Inc. (OTCBB: ACHI)

Imperia Entertainment, Inc. (OTC:IPRE) closed down at 5.13%, trading 9,905,701 shares on Monday.

Imperia Entertainment, Inc (OTC:IPRE).

Imperia Entertainment, Inc. (www.imperiaentertainment.com) is a company which has emerged as a player in the area of independent film production and distribution, once monopolized by the major film studios. In conjunction with its distribution subsidiary, Imperia International Distribution, the company engages in investing in and producing and distributing full-length feature films. Along with its equity interest in "All That I Need" (www.allthatineed.net), released in theaters last month, and which will go into DVD release February 18, 2006, its feature film in production, "Say It In Russian," directed by Jeff Celentano ("Primary Suspect," "Gunshy") and edited by David Rawlins ("Saturday Night Fever"), and "Whiskers," the family movie about an intelligent seal, produced by Jordan Klein ("Flipper," "Jaws," "Splash"), the Company has amassed an impressive media library, including the award-winning "Autograph" television series (www.autograph.tv), which airs on the Colours Television Network, and the newly acquired "Faces and Names" television series.

EGPI Firecreek, Inc. (OTCBB: EFCR) traded as much as 19.72% over open on Monday EGPI Firecreek, Inc., through its Firecreek unit, is focused on oil production with an emphasis on acquiring existing oil fields with proven reserves. Additionally, the company specializes in the rehabilitation of potentially high throughput oilfields, resource properties and inventories on an international basis.

Modern Technology Corporation (OTCBB: MOTG) traded as much as 10.34% over open on Monday.

Modern Technology Corp., a diversified technology development and acquisition company, builds revenues through continuous growth, strategic acquisitions, and commercialization of nascent technology. MOTG improves operating efficiencies through the elimination of cost redundancies and realized synergy between subsidiaries. MOTG also commercializes new technology and provides to its subsidiaries new product lines, operations infrastructure, and significant intellectual capital. The company's mission is to build shareholder value through a model of continuous growth. Web Address: http://www.moderntechnologycorp.com

AmeriChip International Inc. (OTCBB: ACHI) traded as much as 5.26% over open on Monday.

Headquartered in Plymouth, MI, U.S.A., AmeriChip International Inc. holds a patented technology known as Laser Assisted Chip Control, the implementation of which results in efficient chip control management in industrial metal machining applications. This technology provides substantial savings in machining costs of certain automobile parts providing much more competitive pricing and more aggressive sales approaches within the industry. The innovative AmeriChip business model, enhanced by its AmeriChip Tool and Abrasives subsidiary, is designed to establish an extensive resource for cost saving services and products that all cost conscious industrial steel and aluminum machining companies require. AmeriChip is committed to keeping jobs in America for Americans. For more information, visit their website at www.americhiplacc.com Windsor at 905-898-2646 or, send an e-mail to r.windsor@americhiplacc.com.

actr

11.04.2006, 22:55

11.04.2006 22:23
Genentech steigert Ergebnis und übertrifft Erwartungen
Das US-Biotechnologieunternehmen Genentech Inc. (ISIN US3687104063 (Nachrichten)/ WKN 924632) meldete am Dienstag nach Börsenschluss, dass es seinen Gewinn im ersten Quartal 2006 erneut deutlich steigern und die Marktschätzungen übertreffen konnte.

Der Nettogewinn belief sich auf 421 Mio. Dollar bzw. 39 Cents pro Aktie, im Vergleich zu 284 Mio. Dollar bzw. 27 Cents pro Aktie im Vorjahr. Exklusive Sondereffekte lag das EPS sogar bei 46 Cents. Der Umsatz legte um 36 Prozent auf 1,986 Mrd. Dollar zu.

Analysten waren im Vorfeld nur von einem Gewinn von 41 Cents pro Aktie und einem Umsatz von 1,97 Mrd. Dollar ausgegangen. Für das laufende Quartal prognostizieren Analysten ein EPS-Ergebnis von 44 Cents bei Umsätzen von 2,07 Mrd. Dollar.

Die Aktie von Genentech schloss heute an der NYSE 81,02 Dollar.

actr

11.04.2006, 23:06

Dem Chef gehtŽs an den Geldbeutel

Es muss nicht immer Hightech sein. Eine recht simples Werkzeug hilft amerikanischen Konzernen gerade dabei, eines ihrer teuersten Probleme zu lösen: Auf kariertem Papier addieren Vorstände Gehalt und Boni ihrer CEOs und erkennen, was da im Höchstfall zusammenkommen könnte. Dann wird gestrichen, wenn auch vorsichtig.

Nach einer aktuellen Umfrage der Personalexperten bei Mercer Human Resource Consulting sind die Gehälter für die Chefs der 350 größten US-Konzerne im vergangenen Jahr um 7,1 Prozent gestiegen und damit nur noch etwa halb so stark wie im Vorjahr. Dabei sind die Grundgehälter um recht bescheidene 3,6 Prozent gestiegen, die Boni um 8,4 Prozent angesichts eines Wachstums von 13 Prozent bei den Unternehmensgewinnen kein völlig unangemessener Wert.

Anders sieht es aus, rechnet man die Aktien und Aktienoptionen in die Vergütung mit ein. Dann haben die Chefs in diesem Jahr eine Gehaltserhöhung von durchschnittlich 15,8 Prozent auf 6,05 Millionen Dollar verbucht. Dieser Schnitt umfasst zahlreiche Chefs mit herben Gehaltseinbrüchen angesichts dramatisch gefallener Gewinne, aber auch Bosse mit Gehaltserhöhungen von bis zu 112 Prozent auf 95 Millionen Dollar, über die sich Bill Greehey freuen konnte, der mittlerweile ausgeschiedene Chef von Valero Energy.

Wenn die Managergehälter jades Jahr zweistellig zulegen, dann läuft da etwas falsch, meint Charles Elson von der Universität Delaware, und er steht mit seiner Meinung nicht alleine: Aberwitzige Gehälter haben Corporate America in den letzten Jahren nicht nur das Ansehen des kleinen Mannes gekostet, sondern vor allem das Vertrauen der Anleger, deren Geld bei weitem nicht so schnell wächst wie das Portemonnaie der Bosse, deren Gehälter obendrein nur selten leistungsbezogen sind. Entsprechend hoch ist der Handlungsbedarf, nur über die Methoden wird gestritten.

Die SEC fordert ab 2007, dass Unternehmen mehr Details über die Bezahlung in der Chef-Etage offen legen. Das hat laut dem Wall Street Journal dazu geführt, dass offensichtlich viele Vorstände erstmals zum Rechenpapier gegriffen und die Vergütungen für ihre Vorsitzenden addiert haben. Früher schien das nicht üblich gewesen zu sein.

Dank Papier und Bleistift fällt manchem nun erst auf, welch gigantischen Pakete in der Vergangenheit oft widerspruchslos abgesegnet wurden. Ob die Pakete nun kleiner werden, ist indes offen. Denn dem neu gewonnenen Verstand mancher Gremien steht noch immer die Gier manches Bosses gegenüber. Patrick McGurn vom Anlegerverband ISS glaubt nicht, dass mehr Offenlegung irgendetwas ändern wird außer der Währung.

Will heißen: Grundgehalt und Boni sinken, dafür langen die Chefs in anderen Bereichen zu. Doch auch da will die SEC künftig einen Riegel vorschieben. Auch Sonderposten wie das lebenslange Recht auf eine Sekretärin, einen Chauffeur oder Flüge im Privat-Jet sollen ausgewiesen werden. So nun könnte sich in der Tat einiges ändern, denn manche Unverfrorenheit dürfte sich, einmal offengelegt, nicht mehr durchsetzen lassen. Dem CEO eines Energieriesen wurde beispielsweise ein sechsstelliger Betrag für Dienste in der Gemeinschaft vergütet. Auf Nachfrage des Wall Street Journal zeigte sich aber, dass es hier keineswegs um Spenden oder gemeinnützige Projekte ging, sondern der Konzern sämtliche Gebühren für Gold- und Country-Clubs deckte.

Solche Eskapaden dürften bei mancher Aktionärsversammlung scheitern, und viele schon vorher in den Vorstandsgremien. Seit die Aktionärsverbände dazu aufrufen, auch die Wiederwahl der Mitglieder im Lohn- und Gehaltsausschuss direkt zu blockieren, dürfte eine gewisse Selbstkontrolle stattfinden, wenn auch nur aus Angst vor dem eigenen Sitz.

Ganz ohne Risiko dürften aber auch die weiteren Offenlegungen der Vorstandsgehälter und aller Details nicht sein, fürchtet der Gehaltsexperte Jesse Brill. Manch ein CEO, dessen Vergütung bisher im normalen Rahmen gelegen hatte, könne auf dumme Gedanken kommen und selbst mehr verlangen. Angesichts der aktuellen Stimmung bei Aktionärsversammlungen ist damit aber zunächst nicht zu rechnen.

Lars Halter

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12.04.2006, 08:11

Black Eye for Bausch & Lomb

By Will Swarts
April 11, 2006
Bausch & Lomb1

Share price as of Monday's close: $57.44
Share price now: $49.03
Percent change: 14.6%
Volume: 26.3 million shares, daily average 1.3 million

The News
Investors could no longer turn a blind eye to mounting evidence that a popular Bausch & Lomb (BOL2) contact-lens solution might be the cause of potentially serious fungal infections in some users.

Shares of the Rochester, N.Y., company dropped 14.6% Tuesday, a day after Bausch & Lomb voluntarily agreed to stop U.S. shipments of its ReNu with MoistureLoc product. At least five analysts downgraded the stock. The Food and Drug Administration announced a review of 109 cases of suspected fungal keratitis that could be linked to the solution. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating and has already interviewed 30 patients. Of the 26 who recalled what brand of contact-lens solution they used, all said they used a Bausch & Lomb solution within the month prior to being infected.

Bausch & Lomb officials didn't return a phone call seeking comment. The company posted three related news releases3 on its web site and linked to the American Optometric Association's guidelines4 for proper contact-lens care. Management will hold a conference call early Wednesday with investors and analysts to discuss the issue.

Fungal keratitis affects the cornea and can cause a serious loss of vision or even blindness if left untreated, says Christine Sindt, an optometrist at the University of Iowa Hospital and a member of the American Optometric Association's Contact Lens & Cornea Section Council.

"Fungal keratitis is extremely rare," Sindt says, noting most keratitis, or infection cases, are caused by bacteria. Contact-lens wearers who're experiencing symptoms such as serious eye pain, sensitivity to light, persistent tearing and persistent red eyes should contact an optometrist, she says. Discerning fungal keratitis from bacterial keratitis, which is easily treated with antibiotics, can take up to two weeks, Sindt says.

The unwelcome development blurs prospects for Bausch & Lomb, which has about a 30% share of the $1.8 billion global contact-lens-care market. Branded multipurpose contact-lens solution sales accounted for about $200 million of the company's 2005 sales of $2.2 billion, says Steven Hamill, an analyst with Piper Jaffray, a Minneapolis investment bank. Hamill downgraded the stock to Market Perform from Market Outperform in a note published Tuesday, entitled "CDC Investigation All but Confirms Worst Fears."

"It really appears at this point that while they have found no direct evidence, the overwhelming majority of [people with the infections] are ReNu with MoistureLoc users," Hamill says. "There's a lot of smoke coming out from Bausch & Lomb right now."

While also stressing that no definitive link between the infections and the use of ReNu with MoistureLoc has been proven, "it now appears likely such an association exists," wrote Suey Wong, an analyst with Robert W. Baird, a Milwaukee investment bank, in a note published Tuesday. He also downgraded the stock, to Neutral from Outperform. Analysts at Bear Stearns, Banc of America Securities and J.P. Morgan also issued downgrades.

The FDA report, released Monday, follows a worrisome trend that began in Asia, where the government of Singapore in December announced a possible link between the Bausch & Lomb product and a rise in reported cases of fungal keratitis, prompting shares to sag. In February, Bausch & Lomb voluntarily suspended sales of its ReNu multipurpose solutions in Singapore and Hong Kong, which also experienced several cases of the eye infection.

Government and media reports in the region noted that some people with the infections had used other contact-lens solutions made by Alcon (ACL5) and Advanced Medical Optics (EYE6). Both stocks rose on Tuesday.

The Analysis
Problems with specific products are a corporate nightmare, but a prompt response can lessen the blow to a brand's reputation. Yet even as Bausch & Lomb exercises damage control, there will surely be fallout that affects other products. Hamill estimates the company could lose between $55 million and $60 million in sales this year as much as 25% more than management initially estimated.

"I think, to be fair, they really didn't describe their total exposure they just said, 'Here's what the revenue was from this for last year,'" Hamill says. "It was in my mind not a full discussion of what the exposure was to their business. Basically, the situation is that their other branded lines are also at risk."

Bausch & Lomb also sells generic contact-lens solution and commands an approximately 20% share of the world market, about $300 million to $330 million a year. That business shouldn't take as much of a hit, if any, as the branded segment, Hamill says.

Peter Shankman, who runs the Geek Factory, a public-relations and crisis-management agency in New York, says Bausch & Lomb has done an adequate job of responding to the problem. Still, he says, some outside observers will continue to fault the company.

"The voluntary sales halt was a good move," Shankman says. "They're doing the right thing because they're not denying what's going on. They're not turning a blind eye to it."

The response could probably have been a little faster, Shankman says, but corporate decision-making doesn't generally work that way even if experience has shown it to be the fastest path to redeeming a brand's reputation.

"The markets and the public have a history of being kinder to people and companies who come out and say here's what we know, here's what's happening, and here's what we're doing to correct it," he says. "But it's not as simple as my saying, 'Go do this.' They'll start to, and then 50,000 lawyers and 37,000 finance guys and accountants step in, and then it's the people who've done the advertising and marketing, and then it's four days later."

The Bottom Line
Whether or not the link between fungal keratitis and ReNu with MoistureLoc is proved, Bausch & Lomb's reputation will be sporting a nasty shiner for a while.

The company's strong reputation was already weakened a bit by its delay in reporting fourth-quarter results as regulators investigated accounting issues at its foreign subsidiaries in Korea and Brazil. But, Bausch & Lomb remains a highly regarded name by analysts and doctors alike. Robert W. Baird's Wong says this is the first time he's encountered any product-related problems.

"This is the best-known name in eye care," Wong says. "There's probably going to be some tarnish [to its reputation] down the line, but it's hard to say how much."

Shankman, the PR specialist, says once the crisis passes, Bausch & Lomb executives will have plenty of rehabilitation work to do.

"They're going to have to ride this out," he says. "They need to make sure that whatever unfolds, they need to be as up-front as they possibly can. What Bausch & Lomb has to do is say, 'Here's what product is affected, and what we've done to fix the problem. They then need to say this has not affected our products X, Y and Z in the rest of our line."

Sindt, the optometrist, says that while consumers will perhaps make their own decisions about eye-care products based on media reports, most doctors will wait on official word from health authorities.

"It depends on what the FDA and CDC come out with," Sindt says. "The medical community will go by whatever the FDA says. Doctors are really seriously waiting and looking for guidance about what to do about their patients using these products. The one thing that's very, very important to remember in all of this is that there's no need for everyone to put their contact lenses away and start wearing glasses. Contact lenses are still very, very safe."

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12.04.2006, 15:12

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12.04.2006, 15:18

Seven Summits Research Releases Alerts on UNH, SCHW, AL, ISRG, and AAP

CHICAGO, April 12, 2006 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Seven Summits Research issues PriceWatch Alerts for key stocks.

Today's PriceWatch Alerts cover the following stocks:
Unitedhealth Group Inc. (NYSE: UNH),
Charles Schwab Corp. (Nasdaq: SCHW),
Alcan Inc (NYSE: AL),
Intuitive Surgical Inc. (Nasdaq: ISRG), and
Advance Auto Parts Inc. (NYSE: AAP)

Along with our PriceWatch Alerts, these brief reports contain a concise market overview, economic calendar and Dynamic Market Opportunities. PriceWatch Alerts include hedged trade ideas designed to potentially protect investors from unexpected market shifts. While other market reports only provide stock news, we offer strategies that hedge investments against uncertainty. Hedged trades increase your chances of making a profit, even if a stock goes down.

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12.04.2006, 15:20

Texas Industries, Inc. Offers to Exchange Common Stock for Shared Preference Redeemable Securities

DALLAS, April 12, 2006 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Texas Industries, Inc. (NYSE: TXI) today announced the commencement of a tender offer and consent solicitation for TXI Capital Trust I's 5.5% Shared Preference Redeemable Securities due 2028 (NYSE: TXI PrS), which are currently convertible into TXI common stock at any time at the option of the holder.
$199,937,200 of the 5.5% convertible securities are currently outstanding. TXI is offering holders of these securities 0.97468 shares of TXI common stock plus $0.83 divided by the weighted average price of TXI's common stock over a ten day trading period per 5.5% convertible security if they agree to the exchange and consent to amend the trust agreement governing the 5.5% convertible securities.

The exchange offer commences today and is scheduled to expire at midnight, New York City time, on May 9, 2006, unless extended or terminated. Specific details of this offer are set forth in the offering circular and the accompanying consent and letter of transmittal. For more information on the offer and consent solicitation or to receive a copy of the offering circular, contact TXI's information agent, D.F. King & Co., Inc., at (212) 269-5550 (collect) or (800) 431-9633. Questions regarding procedures for tendering in the offer and consent solicitation should be directed to TXI's exchange agent, J.P. Morgan Trust Company, National Association, at toll free (800) 275-2048.

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12.04.2006, 17:34

12.04.2006 17:11
IT-Titel explodiert nach Q-Zahlen
Datalink hat im abgelaufenen Quartal einen Gewinn von 833.000 Dollar oder 8 Cent erwirtschaftet, wie das Unternehmen am Mittwoch bekannt gab. Im Vorjahreszeitraum mußte der Spezialist für IT-Speicherlösungen noch einen Verlust von 4,7 Millionen Dollar oder 46 Cent verbuchen. Der Umsatz stieg im Berichtszeitraum um 61% auf 34,3 Millionen Dollar. Für das laufende Quartal prognostiziert das Unternehmen einen Gewinn zwischen 3 und 10 Cent je Aktie bei einem Umsatz von 32 Millionen bis 36 Millionen Dollar.

Datalink notiert aktuell bei 6,07 Dollar (+42,7%).

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13.04.2006, 15:10

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13.04.2006, 15:18

Morning Stock Focus List for Thursday, April 13, 2006: Projecting Major Boost to Ongoing Annual Revenue! NOTE TO EDITORS: The Following Is an Investment Opinion Being Issued by Peter Antipatis of Capital Research Group Inc.

WESTON, FL, Apr 13, 2006 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) -- TheSUBWAY.com names the following stocks to its Stock Focus List:

eWAN1, Inc. (OTC: EWAN),
Baidu.com, Inc (NASDAQ: BIDU),
Streicher Mobile Fueling, Inc. (NASDAQ: FUEL),
Google Inc (NASDAQ: GOOG)
eWAN1, Inc. (OTC: EWAN)

just announced that the Company has been selected by strategic partner, Infotec Business Systems, Inc., a leading global provider of video streaming media and digital IP content, to provide all of the back-end technological infrastructure, collocation and hosting for that company's portfolio of web properties including that of its subsidiaries,

Galaxy Networks Inc., Stream Horizon Studios Ltd., and Ebahn Television Corp.

Once integration is complete, each site within Infotech's online portfolio will be exclusively hosted by eWAN and bear the badge "Powered by eWAN Networks." Managements' Initial calculations project this new agreement will result in approximately $500,000 in ongoing annual revenue to eWAN.

Other stocks highlighted include Baidu.com, Inc (NASDAQ: BIDU): Stock Focus List, down 1% on 2 million shares,

Streicher Mobile Fueling, Inc. (NASDAQ: FUEL): Stock Focus List, up 1% on 2 million shares,

Google Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOG): Stock Focus List, up 1% 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."

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13.04.2006, 15:30

OTCPicks.com: Daily Market Movers Digest Stock Alerts, Wednesday, April 12th, SYBD, MXON, ZENX, POPN, FGWI, EMCX

Apr 13, 2006 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- Today our stock watch alerts today include stock alerts for Synthetic Blood International, Inc. (OTCBB: SYBD), Maxxon, Inc. (OTC: MXON), Zenex International, Inc. (OTCBB: ZENX), Pop N Go, Inc (OTCBB: POPN), 5G Wireless Communications, Inc (OTCBB: FGWI), eMax Holdings Corporation (OTC: EMCX)
OTC STOCK ALERTS

Synthetic Blood International, Inc. (OTCBB: SYBD) "Up 61.29% on Wednesday"

Synthetic Blood International, Inc. (OTCBB: SYBD) is dedicated to commercializing innovative pharmaceuticals and medical devices in the field of oxygen therapeutics and continuous substrate monitoring. Synthetic Blood has under development a blood substitute and therapeutic oxygen carrier, Oxycyte(TM), a liquid ventilation product, and an implantable glucose sensor. These products are based upon core technologies that include biomedical applications for perfluorocarbons and medical and industrial applications for biosensors. Each of the product candidates is designed with advantages over currently marketed products in major markets including acute respiratory distress syndrome, stroke, myocardial infarction, surgery, trauma, malignant tumors and diabetes. Synthetic Blood plans to complete two Phase II pilot studies with Oxycyte(TM) later this year. For further information about Synthetic Blood, please visit its website at http://www.sybd.com.

Maxxon, Inc. (OTC : MXON) "Up 26.32% on Wednesday"

Maxxon, Inc. (OTC: MXON) operates in the Safety-engineered medical devices (SEMDs) arena. Its products include the ReVac Safety Syringe, Auto Retractable Safety Scalpel with Permanent Lock and the Auto Retractable Safety IV Catheter. The company feels that it will be able to market itself as a growing SEMDs designer, manufacturer and distributor that creates innovative SEMDs, which it believes will have a price advantage over its competitors. Maxxon's 3cc safety syringe is designed as a single-handed, vacuum- operated safety syringe that retracts the used needle into the syringe after use. For more information on Maxxon, please go to http://www.maxxoninc.com.

MXON News:

April 11 - MXON Files 10KSB

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Zenex International Inc (OTCBB: ZENX) "Up 16.5% on Wednesday"

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

Zenex International, Inc. (OTCBB: ZENX) is the holding company of Aduddell Roofing, www.aduddell.com, one of the leaders in the commercial roofing industry nationwide. Through Aduddell Roofing and other subsidiaries, Zenex International offers Fortune 500 companies and large governmental agencies a broad range of roofing services, including re-roofing, restoration and repair, new roof construction, sheet metal fabrication, and waterproofing. In addition to work on large projects and high security roofing matters, the company has a nationally recognized track record for handling disaster recovery and emergency projects efficiently and cost effectively. More information about Zenex International can be found at www.zenex.net.

ZENX News:

April 10 - Zenex International Signs an Asset Purchase Agreement with Minnesota Concrete Restoration Company

Zenex International, (OTCBB: ZENX) a leading provider of commercial roofing, repair and maintenance work, as well as disaster recovery services today announced that it has signed an asset purchase agreement with Merit Construction Services, a privately held concrete restoration company in St. Paul, Minnesota.

The Merit Construction acquisition is expected to add approximately $5 to $7 million in annualized revenue and be accretive to calendar 2006 earnings along with significant opportunities for growth. The purchase includes the hiring of all Merit construction employees, performance of all current contracts, as well as performance of contracts awarded but not yet started. Merit Construction President, Douglas Bruns, will become President of Aduddell Restoration Services; a newly formed division of Aduddell Roofing, Inc., Zenex International's wholly owned subsidiary. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The closing of the transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to close later this week.

According to Ron Carte, Chairman and chief executive officer of Zenex, "This acquisition supports our strategy to expand and strengthen the services provided by our core roofing business. Merit Construction is an established, leading provider of concrete restoration services and we are delighted to be able to bring Doug Bruns and his entire team into the Zenex family. We look forward to his contributions to the company."

Pop N Go, Inc (OTCBB: POPN) "Up 19.05% on Wednesday"

Pop N Go, Inc (OTCBB: POPN) produces a unique hot air popcorn machine, capable of delivering single servings of fresh hot popcorn, which meets the demands of today's market. The company's self-contained equipment produces fresh popcorn for each customer while allowing the customer to watch the entire popping process. Pop N Go's machine is sized to fit almost anywhere (2'x2'), and can be used as a stand-alone vending machine or in a manual mode for traditional foodservice applications. More information about Pop N Go can be found at www.popngo.com.

POPN News:

April 11 - Pop N Go Launches Walgreens Test Program

Pop N Go, Inc. (OTC BB: POPN) and the Walgreen Company have implemented a Pop N Go popcorn vending machine test program. The first installation is at a Hilton Head, South Carolina store. Jim Smith, Walgreens' store manager, says, "The nutrition and value of the Pop N Go product made through their hot air process will create consumer excitement. Initial sales and customer reaction have been very positive." As the test program develops, expansion plans for Walgreens stores in the Southeastern states will be formulated.

"We are very pleased that a prestigious chain like Walgreens has begun testing our award-winning popcorn vending machine. We are continuing to find enthusiastic consumer acceptance of Pop N Go's popcorn machine in schools, retailers, and business and industry locations," stated Mel Wyman, Pop N Go's CEO.

Walgreens is the nations largest drugstore chain with fiscal 2005 sales of $42.2 billion and more than 5100 stores in 45 states and Puerto Rico. Walgreens serves more than 4 million customers daily chain-wide.

For further information about this release and Pop N Go, contact Mel Wyman at 562-945-9351 and/or Rich Kaiser, Investor Relations, YES INTERNATIONAL, 800-631-8127

5G Wireless Communications, Inc. (OTCBB: FGWI) "Up 21.95% on Wednesday"

5G Wireless Communications, Inc. (OTCBB: FGWI), located in Marina del Rey, CA, is the parent company of 5G Wireless Solutions, Inc. The subsidiary company creates and markets wireless broadband solutions for university and municipal campuses, and provides wireless networking equipment to a select group of VARs and WISPs through its Authorized Channel Partners program. Customers enjoy high performance Internet access at lower acquisition, implementation and maintenance costs than most major competitors because of uniquely enhanced Wi-Fi base stations. 5G Wireless Solutions products are distinguished by their exceptional service area range, throughput speeds, number of concurrent users, non-line-of-sight (NLOS) capabilities and unique security protocol. These enhancements are compatible with standard IEEE 802.11b Wi-Fi equipment for "last mile" roaming and point-to-multipoint networks. 5G's value proposition -- significantly increased performance at the lowest possible total cost of ownership (TCO) -- is quickly becoming a key consideration in the strategic deployment of the wireless experience. For additional information, please visit www.5gwsi.com. Or call 800.916.1611

eMax Holdings Corporation (OTC: EMXC) "Up 22.47% on Wednesday"

eMax Holdings Corporation (OTC: EMCX), http://www.emaxcorp.com, is a diversified holding company investing in multimedia, entertainment, communication, broadcasting, high-end technologies, and real estate and finance industries through five corporations. eMax Holdings Corporation holds stock interest in eMax Ventures, Inc.; Artists Innovations, Inc.; Spider Technologies, Inc.; EntertainMax Worldwide, Inc.; and Gold Rush Investments Corp.

EMXC News:

April 12 - Spider Technologies to build entertainment and shopping network for EntertainMax

An IT development agreement has been signed by EntertainMax Worldwide Inc, a multimedia, entertainment and broadcasting company partly owned by eMax Holdings Corporation (OTC:EMXC), with Spider Technologies Inc, a software development company.

Spider Technologies will design and build a proprietary private and secure family entertainment and shopping network, which will be ready for use towards the middle of May 2006.

The EntertainMax networks will use the Skreem global search engine www.skreemsearch.com, which was developed by Spider Technologies to provide less results with more accuracy for the user.

In addition, Spider Technologies will provide Spy Cracker, its new anti-hacking security service for e-commerce stores and websites, intended to reduce a hacker's ability to hack corporate web servers to steal or corrupt data.

Products and services from Spider Technologies, such as hosting services and robots, will be resold by EntertainMax's e-commerce and websites.

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13.04.2006, 15:39

Wall Street News Alert: Hot Stocks on the Move! April 13, 2006

Weston, FLA., Apr 13, 2006 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- Wall Street News Alert's "stocks to watch" this morning are: Positron Corporation (OTCBB: POSC), Grant Life Sciences Inc. (OTCBB: GLIF), Discovery Laboratories, Inc (NASDAQ: DSCO), Omnicare, Inc. (NYSE: OCR) and Cephalon, Inc. (NASDAQ: CEPH)

Additional breaking news from Positron Corporation (OTCBB: POSC) should have the attention of aggressive investors and day traders again this morning! Yesterday after the stock markets closed, the company issued a press release announcing that after languishing in the clinical shadows for the last 10 years, rubidium is starting to catch the attention of nuclear medicine specialists. The radiopharmaceutical can thank the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for its revival.
The report should get the attention of investors! CMS, as of January 1, 2006, increased the reimbursement for myocardial PET perfusion imaging involving multiple studies at rest and/or stress. The new rate of $2,484.88 more than triples the 2005 rate of $735.77.

Joseph Oliverio, President of Positron stated, "The increase of reimbursement by CMS demonstrates the continued support of our government payers by promoting the increased utilization of PET as a first line test for detection of heart disease."

Investors should continue to research Positron! "There seems to be a general consensus -- at least in the nuclear cardiology community -- that rubidium PET might replace SPECT in patients who are under pharmacological stress, simply because it is so fast," said Dr. Marcelo DiCarli, chief of nuclear medicine and PET and co-director of cardiovascular imaging at Brigham and Women's Hospital. DiCarli has been using rubidium for several years to build the Boston hospital's PET program and today images between 1,100 and 1,200 cardiac patients annually with the tracer.

Rubidium-based cardiac PET has not only enhanced patient throughput with shorter scan times but has also proven beneficial for difficult-to-image patients. "Once you get into patients who are obese, we know what the limitations of SPECT are," DiCarli said. "Those patients who need to undergo pharmacological stress are those who are usually the sickest; those are the patients for whom (rubidium-based) PET provides a significant advantage."

Wall Street News Alert is continuing to place Aggressive Investors on alert to monitor the progress of Positron! Yesterday we brought to your attention the company's press release in which it just announced that it has finalized an agreement with the University of Texas at Houston and the Weatherhead PET Center headed by Dr. K. Lance Gould granting Positron a license to develop and commercialize an integrated comprehensive software system developed for the major diagnostic and management needs in coronary artery disease.

Prior to the latest press release, the stock closed yesterday at Thirteen cents a share.

In case you are not familiar with the company: Positron Corporation designs, manufactures, markets and supports advanced medical imaging devices utilizing positron emission tomography (PET) technology under the trade name POSICAM systems. POSICAM systems incorporate patented and proprietary software and technology for the diagnosis and treatment of patients in the areas of cardiology, oncology and neurology. Positron Corporation offers unique combination of low cost technology and disease specific software solutions differentiating themselves from all other medical device manufacturers. POSICAM systems are in use at leading medical facilities, including the Weatherhead PET center at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston, Texas; The Heart Center of Niagara in Niagara Falls, New York; Beth Israel Medical Center, New York; Emory Crawford Long Hospital Carlyle Fraser Heart Center in Atlanta, Georgia; and Nishidai Clinic (Diagnostic Imaging Center) in Tokyo, Japan.

Grant Life Sciences Inc. (OTCBB: GLIF) up 4% on 12.2 million shares traded Grant Life Sciences Inc. develops products to improve the efficiency of detecting and diagnosing cervical cancer, including a sensitive, reliable, non-invasive, point-of-care test.

Grant Life Sciences Inc. recently announced that it has entered into a Memo of Understanding (MOU) with Israel-based Diagnostic Technologies Ltd. (DTL) related to Grant's cervical cancer-diagnostic technology (U.S. Patent No. 6,743,593). Under the MOU, Grant will receive an upfront licensing fee of $250,000. In addition, the MOU calls for DTL to conduct all development at its own cost, including clinical trials, associated with the commercialization of the products developed from Grant's cervical cancer-diagnostic technology. Upon commercialization, DTL will pay Grant an ongoing royalty on sales of the products developed, according to the MOU.

Discovery Laboratories, Inc. (NASDAQ: DSCO) up 6.7% on 3.6 million shares traded.

Discovery Laboratories, Inc. is a biotechnology company developing its proprietary surfactant technology as Surfactant Replacement Therapies (SRT) for respiratory diseases. Discovery Laboratories, Inc. recently announced that management will be hosting a conference call to provide an update on the progress of the Surfaxin(r) New Drug Application.

Omnicare, Inc. (NYSE: OCR) up 1.8% on 2.4 million shares traded.

Omnicare, Inc. is a provider of pharmaceutical care for the elderly. In the companies latest news Omnicare, Inc. announced it will release its financial results for the first-quarter ended March 31, 2006, on Thursday, April 27, 2006, before the opening of trading on the New York Stock Exchange.

Cephalon, Inc. (NASDAQ: CEPH) up 2.3% on 2.5 million shares traded Cephalon, Inc. is an international biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the discovery, development and marketing of innovative products in four core therapeutic areas: central nervous system, pain, oncology and addiction. Cephalon, Inc recently has scheduled its regular quarterly earnings conference call covering first quarter 2006 results for 5:00 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, May 2, 2006.

Commentary: "The Commerce Department reported that the trade deficit fell in February to 65.1 billion from an all time high of 68 billion in January, a drop of 4.1%. However, this is in line with expectations and nothing to ignore. Secretary of Commerce Carlos Gutierrez signed an agreement with China that will protect pirated movies and try to improve tariff barriers of U.S. exports like medical devices, direct food sales, and telecommunications equipment," Stated Sonja Rudd in Wall Street News Alert's daily commentary continued at

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13.04.2006, 15:51

BUYINS.NET: BIDU, ESLR, FORD, IMAX, MXICY, NTMD Have Been Removed From Naked Short List Today

Apr 13, 2006 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- BUYINS.NET, www.buyins.net, announced today that these select companies have been removed from the NASDAQ, AMEX and NYSE naked short threshold list: Baidu.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: BIDU), Evergreen Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ: ESLR), Forward Industries, Inc (NASDAQ: FORD), Imax Corporation (NASDAQ: IMAX), Macronix International Co Ltd (NASDAQ: MXICY), NitroMed, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTMD)

Baidu.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: BIDU) operates as a Chinese language Internet search provider. The company offers Internet search solutions and online marketing solutions. It also develops and markets Web application software; and provides related services. Baidu.com, through its Web site links, provides various online information, including Chinese language Web pages, news, images, and multimedia files. In addition to serving individual Internet search users, it also provides a platform for businesses to reach customers online. The company's online marketing services include auction-based pay for performance platform and tailored solutions. Baidu.com provides users with access to an index of approximately 740 million Web pages, 80 million images, and 10 million multimedia files. In addition, it offers a query-based online community, Baidu Post Bar, which consists of approximately 820,000 message boards. The company sells its online marketing services directly and through distributors. Baidu.com was founded by Robin Yanhong Li and Eric Yong Xu in 2000. The company is headquartered in Beijing, the People's Republic of China. With 32.95 million shares outstanding and 619,924 shares declared short as of March 2006, there is no longer a failure to deliver in shares of BIDU.

Evergreen Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ: ESLR) engages in the development, manufacture, and marketing of solar power products primarily in Germany and the United States. The company uses its proprietary String Ribbon' technology process in manufacturing crystalline silicon wafers, the primary components of photovoltaic cells. These photovoltaic cells generate direct electricity when exposed to sunlight. It principally offers solar panels, solar cells, and solar systems. These solar modules are the assemblies of photovoltaic cells that are electrically interconnected and laminated for electric power generation, such as on-grid and off-gird generation. The company sells its products through distributors, systems integrators, and value-added resellers. It has a strategic partnership with Q-Cells AG and Renewable Energy Corporation ASA to manufacture, market, and sell solar products based on its proprietary String Ribbon' technology using fabrication processes that combine the company's, Q-Cells', and Renewable Energy's manufacturing technologies in Germany. Evergreen Solar was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Marlboro, Massachusetts. With 61.97 million shares outstanding and 12.66 million shares declared short as of March 2006, there is no longer a failure to deliver in shares of ESLR.

Forward Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: FORD) engages in the design, marketing, and distribution of carry solutions for hand held consumer electronics products. The company provides carry cases for cell phone handsets, cases for handset camera attachments, handset plastic belt clips, carrying case straps and bags, decorative faceplates, wrist straps, cleaning cloths, and other accessory products; carrying cases for electronic blood glucose monitor, testing strips, and lancets; and storage solutions for portable electronic and other products, including cases for MP3 players, retail bar code scanners, and various other products. It sells its products directly to original equipment manufacturers primarily in the United States, Europe, and Asia, as well as under licenses to retailers and wholesalers in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The company was founded in 1954 and is headquartered in Pompano Beach, Florida. With 7.86 million shares outstanding and 2.41 million shares declared short as of March 2006, there is no longer a failure to deliver in shares of FORD.

Imax Corporation (NASDAQ: IMAX) through its wholly owned subsidiaries, operates as an entertainment technology company, specializing in three-dimensional (3D) film presentations. It primarily engages in the design, manufacture, sale, and lease of projection systems based on patented technology for large-format, 15-perforation film frame, 70mm format theaters, including commercial theaters, museums and science centers, and destination entertainment sites. The company's theater systems include projection equipment, sound systems, screens, theater automation control systems, and film handling equipment. In addition, IMAX designs and manufactures high-end sound systems, as well as produces and distributes films for IMAX theaters. It also involves in the production, post-production, digital remastering, and distribution of 15/70-format films; the operation of IMAX theaters; and other operations in support of IMAX theaters and the IMAX theater network. The company's institutional customers include science and natural history museums, zoos, aquaria, and other educational and cultural centers. It also leases its systems to theme parks, tourist destination sites, fairs, and expositions. IMAX was incorporated in 1967 and is headquartered in Mississauga, Canada. With 40.21 million shares outstanding and 7.69 million shares declared short as of March 2006, there is no longer a failure to deliver in shares of IMAX.

Macronix International Co. Ltd (NASDAQ: MXICY) engages in the design, manufacture, and supply of integrated circuits and memory chips. It offers mask read only memory, flash, electronically erasable programmable read only memory, memory card, strategic manufacturing services, and system logic center products. The company was founded by Miin Wu in 1989. Macronix International is headquartered in Hsinchu, Taiwan. With 1.33 billion shares outstanding and 50,775 shares declared short as of March 2006, there is no longer a failure to deliver in shares of MXICY.

NitroMed, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTMD) a pharmaceutical company, engages in the research, development, and commercialization of pharmaceuticals based on the therapeutic benefits of the molecule nitric oxide. Its products primarily include BiDil' for the treatment of heart failure in self-identified black patients. BiDil is an orally administered fixed-dose combination of isosorbide dinitrate and hydralazine hydrochloride. The company also develops cardiovascular drug discovery programs based on the therapeutic potential of nitric oxide-enhancing drugs in the treatment of diseases associated with endothelial dysfunction. In addition, NitroMed develops nitric oxide-enhancing medicines for various therapeutic areas, such as hypertension, edema, acute renal failure, pain, inflammation, cancer, asthma, male erectile dysfunction, chronic obstructive airway disease, allergy, dermatology, peptic ulcer, kidney failure, cystic fibrosis, and other central nervous system diseases. The company, founded by Joseph Loscalzo, was incorporated in 1992. NitroMed is based in Lexington, Massachusetts. With 36.63 million shares outstanding and 7.13 million shares declared short as of March 2006, there is no longer a failure to deliver in shares of NTMD.

actr

13.04.2006, 18:16

Napster, Inc.
13.04.06 17:55 Uhr

4,549 USD

+14,30 % [+0,569]
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About Napster

Napster is a subscription service that enables fans to freely sample the world's largest and most diverse online collection of music and move an unlimited amount of songs to compatible portable audio players. Napster (www.napster.com) members have access to songs from the major labels and hundreds of independents and have more ways to discover, share and acquire new music and old favorites with community features like the ability to email tracks to friends and browse other members' collections. Napster also offers Napster Light, a "lighter" version of the service for those who just want to purchase songs and albums a la carte. Napster is now available in the United States, Canada, Germany and the U.K. and is headquartered in Los Angeles with offices in New York, London, Frankfurt and Tokyo.

actr

13.04.2006, 18:40

Nanometrics Incorporated
13.04.06 18:22 Uhr

14,93 USD

+14,49 % [+1,89]
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Börse
NASDAQ

Aktuell
14,93 USD

Zeit
13.04.06 18:22

Diff. Vortag
+14,49 %

Tages-Vol.
8,16 Mio.

Gehandelte Stück
548.797

Nanometrics Incorporated engages in the design, manufacture, and marketing of process control metrology systems used in the manufacture of semiconductors, integrated circuits, and flat panel displays.
Nanometrics Incorporated appears to be having a record day, inching up towards its 52 week high, currently trading at $14.53. The market sentiment is up 11%, for this undervalued small cap company. Well over 28 thousand shares changed at the time of publication. One thing to consider is Nanometrics Incorporated has not released any sort of corporate development to justify the current levels. This is not to say the adjustment is not relative, it may just be a sign of things to come. Needless to say, MG will keep a close eye on Nanometrics Incorporated for the weeks to come.

actr

13.04.2006, 19:12

Atheros Communications, Inc
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SULPHCO INC

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Vitesse Semiconductor Corporation
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actr

14.04.2006, 21:35

Chip, Chip Away

By Will Swarts
April 13, 2006
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD1)

Share price as of Wednesday's close: $35.42
Share price now: $31.80
Percent change: -10.2%
Volume: 60.5 million shares, daily average 15.9 million

The News
Sailing the shifting seas of silicon is always a risky venture. Consider Advanced Micro Devices (AMD2). Despite swinging to a healthy first-quarter profit the chip maker saw its stock swamped in a sell-off on Thursday. AMD shares sank 10%.

The Sunnyvale, Calif., semiconductor manufacturer, the world's second largest behind Intel (INTC3), reported earnings of 38 cents a share late Wednesday on sales of $1.33 billion. Those were great numbers compared to the first quarter of 2005, when AMD lost four cents a share on sales of $1.23 billion. Excluding sales from an unprofitable memory-chip unit that was spun off, year-ago sales were $780 million. Arnie Berman, an analyst with Cowen & Co., says demand for chips used in personal computers and, especially, corporate servers boosted the bottom line.

But it was the revenue outlook that spooked investors. AMD said it expected sales for the second quarter to be flat or down a bit sequentially, which would put the top line below Wall Street's consensus forecast.

It's a tough time for the chip business. PC makers' second-half strategies are unclear as the industry awaits the arrival of Vista, Microsoft's (MSFT4) new operating system, later in 2006. Due at least in part to this uncertainty Intel last month cut its quarterly sales guidance by about $500 million.

"There's no revenue upside [in AMD's sales guidance]," says Berman. "If you look at where the revenue bar was set three months ago, we are already a tad below that."

The Analysis
AMD might've peaked with this quarterly report. The company will now face renewed competition from Intel on price and product offerings.

John Lau, an analyst at Jefferies & Co., says Wall Street has turned its focus to Intel, which is scheduled to report earnings next week. Investors looking to get in at the bottom of a possible upswing will probably scrutinize second-quarter financial guidance and updates on a planned launch of a smaller, cheaper chip in the second half of the year. Intel shares are trading near the 52-week low, while AMD's stock has doubled over the past year.

"While the current-quarter results were excellent, we believe this may be the peak in terms of their product traction," Lau wrote in a research note published Thursday. He lifted his 2006 earnings estimates for AMD to $1.60 a share from $1.48, but maintained a Hold rating on the stock.

Rohit Pandey, an analyst with HSBC, increased his full-year revenue and earnings estimates, but says AMD needs to concentrate on gaining market share. He expects 2006 sales of $5.5 billion, up from $4.9 billion, and earnings of $1.33 a share vs. $1.11 last year. AMD faces difficult third-quarter sales comparisons.

"If the company is going to be a good competitor for the year to come, it should have as big a footprint as possible," Pandey says. "It's more important to have growth, rather than profitable growth. The guidance clearly disappointed people."

A quarter-to-quarter drop in units shipped doesn't bode well, he says. AMD shipped 14.1 million chips at the end of 2005, and about 13 million in the first three months of this year. The company cited a slowdown in demand from customers in Western Europe, but also said it had improved gross margin, an important performance measure for chip makers. That increased to 58.5% from 57.3% in the fourth quarter.

"I think people wanted it to be a growth story rather than a margin story," Pandey says.

The Bottom Line
When you take on a big competitor it can be tough to sustain success. Intel can make smaller, cheaper chips, and is already able to produce large quantities of its 65-nanometer product, which AMD has had trouble making. Pandey says AMD is six to nine months behind Intel, which is already gearing up for a 45-nanometer chip launch in the second half of the year. (The numbers refer to the minimum width of a line that can be drawn on a chip the smaller the number the better.)

Since it already has production and capacity challenges, the sense on the Street that AMD has topped out for the time being might be right on target. But that's not to say AMD is dead in the water business-wise. While in-line revenue in the first quarter and below-consensus guidance for the second quarter have given bulls reason for pause, the gross-margin improvement should be a boon to the bottom line, according to Pandey.

"As the market views AMD as a growth story, we consider tempered top-line expectations a negative and maintain our Underweight rating on the stock," he wrote. "While AMD is growing at a robust pace, we expect slowing growth to become more evident as the year progresses."

AMD had an estimated 18.2% market share for the chips used in desktop PCs, servers and laptops at the end of 2005. Management seeks to corner at least 30% of that market by the end of 2008, says Cowen's Berman, but that goal could turn out to be unrealistic.

"AMD isn't picking up any of the slack [from Intel], and that's happening as PC builders will get weaker through 2006, as you get closer to Vista," he says, adding that the two-month delay for the new operating system has widespread implications across the technology realm. "You can't buy one with that preinstalled until January. Who's going to put a Windows-based PC under their tree this Christmas?"

actr

19.04.2006, 15:18

19.04.2006 14:43
US Vorbörse - Kurse ziehen an

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actr

19.04.2006, 15:20

19.04.2006 15:14
Aktien NYSE/NASDAQ Ausblick: Gut behauptet - Bilanzen positiv aufgenommen
Im Kielwasser positiver Unternehmenszahlen werden die US-Börsen am Mittwoch gut behauptet erwartet. Branchenschwergewichte wie IBM, Yahoo!, Texas Instruments und Pfizer hätten mit ihren Bilanzen positiv überrascht, sagten Händler. Einen leichten Dämpfer habe vorbörslich der unerwartet starke Anstieg der Verbraucherpreise im März dargestellt.

Der Future auf den S&P-500-Index <INX.IND> gewann gegen 14.45 Uhr 0,21 Prozent auf 1.316,20 Zähler. Am Vortag hatte der marktbreite Index 1,74 Prozent auf 1.307,65 Punkte gewonnen. Der Future auf den NASDAQ-100-Index <NDX.X.IND> <NDX.X.NQI> stieg um 0,47 Prozent auf 1.748,00 Zähler. Am Dienstag hatte der technologielastige Auswahlindex 1,91 Prozent auf 1.726,64 Punkte zugelegt.

IBM-Aktien <IBM.NYS> <IBM.ETR> (Nachrichten/Aktienkurs) legten vorbörslich knapp zwei Prozent zu. Der Technologiekonzern hat seinen Gewinn aus dem fortgeführten Geschäft im abgelaufenen Quartal um mehr als ein Viertel gesteigert. IBM-Chef Samuel Palmisano wertete das Quartalsergebnis als Bestätigung der Konzernstrategie, sich auf Marktsegmente mit höherer Wertschöpfung zu konzentrieren.

Ebenfalls im Dow hat Honeywell International <HON.NYS> <ALD.ETR> (Nachrichten/Aktienkurs) bei steigendem Umsatz sein Ergebnis um fast ein Viertel gesteigert und damit die Erwartungen der Analysten übertroffen. Das Ergebnis je Aktie stieg um 24 Prozent auf 0,52 Dollar je Aktie - Experten hatten 0,49 Dollar erwartet. Coca Cola <KO.NYS> <CCC3.FSE> (Nachrichten/Aktienkurs) verteuerten sich vorbörslich. Der Getränkekonzern hat im abgelaufenen ersten Quartal seinen Gewinn gesteigert. Zudem will Coca-Cola die Dividende erhöhen und Aktien zurückkaufen.

Yahoo! <YHOO.NAS> <YHO.FSE> (Nachrichten/Aktienkurs) sprangen nach Zahlen um mehr als sieben Prozent nach oben. Der US-Internetdienstleister hat im ersten Quartal des laufenden Geschäftsjahres seinen Umsatz um gut ein Drittel gesteigert. Sowohl beim Erlös als auch beim Gewinn lag Yahoo! über den Markterwartungen.

Auch Texas Instruments (TI) <TXN.NYS> <TII.FSE> (Nachrichten/Aktienkurs) gewannnen deutlich an Wert. Die am Vorabend präsentierten Quartalszahlen waren laut Händlern etwas besser als erwartet. Der Gewinn je Aktie stieg auf 33 Cent - Analysten hatten 32 Cent erwartet. Auch für die zukünftige Entwicklung zeigte sich TI optimistisch: "Die Nachfrage war stark und wir erwarten, dass das so weitergeht", hieß es.

Pfizer-Titel <PFE.NYS> <PFE.FSE> (Nachrichten/Aktienkurs) werden auch fest erwartet. Trotz rückläufiger Erlöse hat der weltgrößte Pharmakonzern der USA im ersten Quartal 2006 seinen Gewinn gesteigert und die Prognosen übertroffen. Der bereinigte Gewinn je Aktie (EPS) sei von 0,54 Dollar im Vorjahreszeitraum auf 0,61 Dollar geklettert, teilte das Unternehmen am Mittwoch mit. Von Thomson Financial/First Call befragte Experten hatten im Schnitt 0,53 US-Dollar erwartet.

Finanzwerte stünden ebenfalls weiter im Fokus. Aktien von JPMorgan Chase <JPM.NYS> <CMC.ETR> (Nachrichten/Aktienkurs) profitierten von Zahlen. Die US-Investmentbank hat mit den Zahlen für das erste Quartal die Schätzungen der Analysten übertroffen. Sowohl der Gewinn als auch der Ertrag seien stärker gestiegen als erwartet. Je Aktie erwirtschaftete JP Morgan einen Überschuss von 86 Cent nach 63 Cent im Vorjahr. Die Experten von Thomson First Call hatten nur mit 84 Cent gerechnet./fat/ag

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actr

19.04.2006, 15:26

BUYINS.NET: TACT, VGZ, ACTC, CBAS, CCMI, CDCO Have Also Been Added To Naked Short List Today

Apr 19, 2006 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- www.buyins.net, announced today that these select companies have been added to the NASDAQ, AMEX and NYSE naked short threshold list: TransAct Technologies Incorporated (NASDAQ: TACT), Vista Gold Corp. (AMEX: VGZ), Advanced Cell Technology, Inc (OTCBB: ACTC), Coastal Bancshares Acquisition Corp. (OTCBB: CBAS), Complete Care Medical, Inc (OTC: CCMI), Comdisco Holding Company, Inc. (OTCBB: CDCO)

TransAct Technologies Incorporated (NASDAQ: TACT) engages in the design, development, manufacture, and marketing of printers, related consumables, and spare parts. It offers transaction-based printers utilizing inkjet, thermal, and impact printing technology for applications requiring upto 60 character columns, primarily in the point-of-sale (POS) and banking, and gaming and lottery markets. The company's POS and banking printers include various optional configurations that can be selected to meet particular customer needs. It sells these printers to retailers in the hospitality; restaurant, including fine dining, casual dining, and fast food; and specialty retail industries; as well as to banks, credit unions, and other financial institutions. TransAct Technologies supplies lottery printers to print lottery tickets for various lottery applications, and sells various models of gaming printers used in slot machines and video lottery terminals that print tickets. The company's printer options include interface configuration, paper cutting devices, paper handling capacities, and cabinetry color. It also manufactures custom printers for original equipment manufacturers customers. In addition, the company offers inkjet cartridges, ribbons, paper, and replacement parts for its products. Further, TransAct Technologies offers maintenance services, which include the sale of extended warranties, multiyear maintenance contracts, replacement product service, and other repair services for its printer products. It sells its products directly to original equipment manufacturers, value-added resellers, selected distributors, and end-users. TransAct Technologies' distributes its products in Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Caribbean Islands, and the south Pacific. The company was formed in 1996 and is headquartered in Wallingford, Connecticut. With 9.82 million shares outstanding and 257,157 shares declared short as of March 2006, there is a failure to deliver in shares of TACT.

Vista Gold Corp. (AMEX: VGZ) engages in the evaluation and acquisition of gold projects with defined gold resources. The company holds interests in the Maverick Springs, Mountain View, Hasbrouck, Three Hills, Wildcat projects, and Hycroft mine in Nevada; the Long Valley project in California; the Yellow Pine project in Idaho; the Paredones Amarillos and Guadalupe de los Reyes projects in Mexico; the Amayapampa project in Bolivia; and the Awak Mas project in Indonesia. It also owns five exploration projects in Canada and approximately 25% of the shares of Zamora Gold Corp., a company exploring for gold in Ecuador. The company was incorporated in 1983 and is based in Littleton, Colorado. With 20.39 million shares outstanding and 470,023 shares declared short as of March 2006, there is a failure to deliver in shares of VGZ.

Advanced Cell Technology, Inc. (OTCBB: ACTC) a biotechnology company, engages in the development and commercialization of human stem cell technology in the fields of regenerative medicine and stem cell therapy in the United States. It primarily focuses on developing human embryonic stem cell technology. The company intends to develop and commercialize products for use in treatment of an array of chronic degenerative diseases and in regenerative repair of acute disease, such as trauma, infarction, and burns. Advanced Cell Technology is based in Worcester, Massachusetts. With an undisclosed short position, there is a failure to deliver in shares of ACTC.

Coastal Bancshares Acquisition Corp. (OTCBB: CBAS) is a public targeted acquisition company that has approximately $29.5 million in a trust account to be used as all or part of the consideration to complete a business combination with a commercial bank or bank holding company. With 6.52 million shares outstanding and an undisclosed short position, there is a failure to deliver in shares of CBAS.

Complete Care Medical, Inc. (OTC: CCMI) provides patients in all 50 states with lower cost alternatives for disease management, medical supplies and prescription pharmaceuticals. In addition, Complete Care Medical's discount services and medication program offers healthcare payers, healthcare providers, healthcare professionals and patients with easy access to utilization and compliance data in order to improve patient outcomes and improve quality of life. With 10,000 shares outstanding and an undisclosed short position, there is a failure to deliver in shares of CCMI.

Comdisco Holding Company, Inc. (OTCBB: CDCO) does not have significant operations. Pursuant to its plan of reorganization, Comdisco would sell, collect, or reduce to money in an orderly manner the remaining assets of the company and all of its direct and indirect subsidiaries, including Comdisco, Inc. Accordingly, the company would reduce all of its assets to cash and make distributions of all available cash to holders of its common stock and contingent distribution rights. Subsequently, Comdisco Holding would wind-down its operations and no further distributions would be made. The company was incorporated in 1969 and is headquartered in Rosemont, Illinois. With 4.03 million shares outstanding and an undisclosed short position, there is a failure to deliver in shares of CDCO.

actr

19.04.2006, 22:36

Knight Capital Group, Inc.
19.04.06 22:00 Uhr

17,16 USD

+19,33 % [+2,78

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Knight Capital Group Releases March 2006 Volume Statistics

JERSEY CITY, N.J., April 19, 2006 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Knight Capital Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NITE) has released its volume statistics for the month of March. March 2006 volume statistics are now available via the company website at http://www.knight.com/InvestorCenter/volumeStatistics.asp.
About Knight

Knight Capital Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NITE) is a leading financial services firm that provides comprehensive trade execution solutions and asset management services. Our Asset Management business, Deephaven Capital Management, is a global multi-strategy alternative investment manager focused on delivering attractive risk-adjusted returns with low correlation to the broader markets for institutions and private clients. Our Global Markets business provides a broad range of customized trade execution products and services across multiple asset classes for broker-dealers, institutions and issuer companies. We continually apply knowledge and innovation to the trading and asset management processes to build lasting client partnerships through consistent performance and superior client service. More information about Knight can be obtained at www.knight.com.

actr

20.04.2006, 07:07

Regional Airline Takes Off

By Will Swarts
April 19, 2006
Republic Airways Holdings (RJET1)

Share price as of Tuesday's close: $14.05
Share price now: $16.41
Percent change: 16.9%
Volume: 1.34 million shares, daily average 239,300

The News
Republic Airways Holdings (RJET2) saw its shares climb 17% Wednesday after the regional carrier announced an agreement to operate up to 69 smaller jets for Continental Airlines (CAL3).

The Tuesday announcement ends speculation over which regional airline, known as a capacity carrier, would pick up the slice of Continental's business. In December, Continental said it would exercise a clause in its contract with ExpressJet Holdings (XJT4) to farm out 25% of its regional business with that airline in a cost-cutting move. Shares of ExpressJet nose-dived 12%.

"They were looking for cost savings, and Continental and ExpressJet couldn't come to terms," says Warren Wilkinson, executive vice president for marketing at Republic Airways, which will operate the flights through its Chautauqua Airlines subsidiary.

Terms of the contract haven't been disclosed, but any new business in the fiercely competitive regional-airlines sector will help the carrier that gets it. Capacity carriers run smaller planes as code-sharing partners for the bigger airlines. That's why a US Airways (LCC5) flight from Phoenix to Omaha might actually be on a plane flown by Mesa Air Group (MESA6), for example. The major airline pays fees based on flight hours, and picks up the tabs for things like fuel and marketing.

Most of these contracts contain provisions that let the dominant partner terminate all or a portion of an agreement with 12 months' notice, says Roger King, an airline analyst at CreditSights, a New York capital structure research firm.

"The [major] airline basically tells these guys where to fly and when," King says. "The key to success for these regional airlines is to keep costs under control and increase their flights as much as possible."

Republic Airways posted revenue of $905 million for 2005, a 40% increase from the prior year. Earnings excluding one-time items improved 49.4% to $58.1 million. At year's end the company had a fleet of 142 aircraft, up from 111 as of Dec. 31, 2004. It operated flights for Delta, AMR's (AMR7) American Airlines, UAL's (UAUA8) United Airlines (UAUA9) and US Airways, as well as charter flights.

The Analysis
Regional capacity carrying is a growing business as the so-called legacy carriers Continental, Delta, American, United and US Airways shift to more 50-, 70- and 90-seat jets. Smaller planes flown by regional outfits reduce expenses and allow major airlines to funnel more passengers through their hubs and onto bigger planes, says King.

In 2001, legacy carriers used regional airlines for 3.8 billion of their available passenger miles, a measurement of the total capacity of a network. (For example, a 50-seat jet flying a 1,000 mile route represents 50,000 available passenger miles.) By the end of 2005 that figure had grown to 7.8 billion available passenger miles.

"The reason is that majors are giving more of their shorter-haul mainline flights to regional carriers," King says. "Those planes are getting bigger and can fly further."

Continental was hoping to trim $120 million in expenses from its contract with ExpressJet, which spun off from Continental in 2002. Because the regional airline is a so-called captive carrier, only doing business with its former parent, it was unable to cut more than about $60 million, King says.

"Apparently, Republic came in somewhere in the middle," he says. "That entire contract could be canceled on one year's notice. ExpressJet may be in some serious trouble here."

Raymond Neidl, an analyst with Calyon Securities in New York, says Republic beat out Mesa for the business. "It's a big plus for them," he says.

Republic, which operates Chautauqua and Republic Airlines, gets its fifth contract with a major carrier in the deal with Continental, says Wilkinson, the executive vice president. It was able to offer Continental lower expenses because it can spread its costs around through its other partners, using centralized maintenance operations in Louisville, Pittsburgh, Columbus, Ohio, and Indianapolis. Its crews wear generic uniforms and fly aircraft for different airlines including United, Delta, US Air and American. In March, it carried over a million passengers in a month for the first time, a 32% increase from a year earlier.

"The cost savings we realize is something we can pass on to our partners, and that makes us very competitive," Wilkinson says.

The Bottom Line
The agreement is an unqualified victory for Republic, even without knowing the financial details, but it leaves some unanswered questions for ExpressJet. Under its contract with Continental, ExpressJet, which has leased the 69 aircraft from its larger partner, has until Sept. 28 to decide if it'll keep the planes and pay a higher rate.

"We can utilize the planes in many different ways and can work for another operator as long as we don't fly back into Continental's hubs," says ExpressJet spokesman Christy Nicholas. "We have not provided any update on our strategic option study and don't expect to do so before September, or the occurrence of a material event we'd be required to announce."

King says Republic probably won't be dependent on those planes to pick up the Continental business, especially as competitors shed their 50-seat jets for the larger 70- and 90-seat models.

The Continental-Republic deal could also shed light on the fates of Pinnacle Airlines (PNCL10) and MAIR Holdings (MAIR11), operator of Mesaba Airlines. Both are regional carriers that were spun off by Northwest, which has announced that its regional business is up for renegotiation.

"We don't know which other regional airlines are bidding for the [Northwest] business yet," King says. "Within the next month or two, something will happen. It's not clear, but the usual suspects would be Skywest (SKYW12), Mesa, Republic, maybe Mesaba, which has no planes, or maybe ExpressJet. It's not so much their spreading out their costs, but having the infrastructure and operational procedures that allow them to fly aircraft for different airlines."

In the meantime, fasten your seatbelts if you own any of these regional-carrier stocks. It could be a very bumpy ride.

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20.04.2006, 14:08

Stockguru.com: Guru Alerts for Thursday, April 20, 2006 QTEK, HOGC, CIRT, FNIX.

Dallas, Texas, Apr 20, 2006 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- Stock Guru Alerts for Thursday include Quintek Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: QTEK), Heartland Oil & Gas Corporation (OTCBB: HOGC), CirTran Corporation (OTCBB: CIRT), and Fonix Corporation (OTCBB: FNIX)

Quintek Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: QTEK) traded as much a 16.36% over open on Wednesday.

Quintek Technologies, Inc (OTC BB:QTEK.OB - News), through its wholly owned subsidiaries Quintek Services, Inc. (QSI), and Sapphire Consulting Services, Inc., provides services to enable Fortune 500 and Global 2000 corporations to reduce costs and maximize revenues. QSI delivers Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) services and solutions that enable companies to secure and manage their key data processing demands with optimal efficiency and minimal costs. As a next-generation technology company, Quintek is unhindered by outdated information technology systems, and thus is able to deploy best-of-breed solutions in all aspects of BPO. The Aberdeen Group, a provider of IT market intelligence, forecasts 13% annual growth for the BPO industry through 2005, when the market is projected to reach $248 billion. Sapphire Consulting Services, Inc. offers a broad range of supply chain management consulting services. Sapphire assists organizations to create a higher level of customer satisfaction, enhance supply chain capability and achieve consistent competitive advantage through reduced product cost, reduced inventory investment and improved supply chain security. A study by IDC found the SCM services market will expand from $26.1 billion in 2002 to $40.5 billion in 2007, representing a five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.2%

For more information, visit http://www.quintek.com.

Heartland Oil & Gas Corporation (OTCBB: HOGC) traded as much as 35.00% over open on Wednesday.

Heartland owns exploration and development rights on approximately one million acres of coalbed methane (CBM) lands in the Forest City Basin and the Bourbon Arch areas in the state of Kansas, USA. Based on encouraging results from the Companys Bourbon Arch project area, the company has shifted its focus to establish gas sales and optimize its development activities on the Bourbon Arch project in southern Miami County. Concurrently, the company plans to monitior industry activity on its large northern acreage block. While the Company was initially established around the Soldier Creek project, it expanded into the Miami County project through the $22 million purchase of Evergreens Kansas assets in October of 2004. While the acquired properties were essentially undeveloped exploratory acreage, several of the initial wells drilled by Evergreen had sub economic gas shows. Evergreen completed these wells using its proprietary advanced CBM completion techniques it had refined in its extensive Raton Basin project of southern Colorado. After the acquisition, Heartland evaluated alternative completion techniques, undertook isolated single zone tests, and completed different reservoir types. Based on these evaluations, the Company believes it has developed a completion approach that results in substantial increase in gas rates and much lower cost. By applying these techniques in large scale, the company believes it has the potential to continue to enhance economics and establish economic viability. The company currently has 27 wells, in four pilots including 24 CBM wells that are currently dewatering and/or venting gas and 3 saltwater disposal wells. The Company has leased over 100,000 acres in the Bourbon Arch project area. Assuming 160 acre spacing on development drilling the acreage could provide approximately 750 unrisked drill locations.

CirTran Corporation (OTCBB: CIRT) traded as much as 8.00% over open on Wednesday.

Founded in 1993, CirTran Corp. (www.CirTran.com) is a premier international full-service contract manufacturer. Headquartered in Salt Lake City, its ISO 9001:2000-certified, non-captive 40,000-square-foot manufacturing facility is the largest in the Intermountain Region, providing "just-in-time" inventory management techniques designed to minimize an OEM's investment in component inventories, personnel and related facilities while reducing costs and ensuring speedy time-to-market. In 1998, CirTran acquired Racore Technology (www.racore.com), founded in 1983 and reorganized as Racore Technology Corp in 1997. In 2004, it formed CirTran-Asia as a high-volume manufacturing arm and wholly owned subsidiary with its principal office in ShenZhen, China. CirTran-Asia operates in three primary business segments: high-volume electronics, fitness equipment and household products manufacturing, focusing on the multi-billion dollar direct response industry.

Fonix Corporation (OTCBB: FNIX) closed down 3.51%, trading 17,382,740 shares on Wednesday.

Fonix Corp., based in Salt Lake City, is an innovative communications and technology company that provides integrated telecommunications services and value-added speech technologies through Fonix Telecom Inc., LecStar Telecom Inc. and The Fonix Speech Group. The combination of interactive speech technology and integrated telecommunications services allows Fonix to provide customers with comprehensive cost-effective solutions to enhance and expand their communications needs.

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20.04.2006, 14:14

TalkingStocks.com: Talking Stocks Alerts for Thursday, April 20, 2006 NPYC, GCOG, IVGA, GSPG.

Dallas, Texas, Apr 20, 2006 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- Talking Stocks Alerts
for Thursday include Neuroscience Therapy Corporation (OTC:NPYC), Gulf Coast Oil
& Gas Inc. (OTCBB: GCOG), Invicta Group, Inc (OTCBB: IVGA), and GoldSpring Inc
(OTCBB: GSPG)

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Therapy Corporation (OTC:NPYC) closed down 25.40%, trading 681,784 shares on
Wednesday.

Neuroscience Therapy Corporation's operations are located in Southern
California. It holds the rights to a new, safe and innovative technology to
relieve pain. Its product portfolio consists of two complimentary products: the
P-Stim(TM) Electro Stimulation Device and the Multi-Point(TM) Stylus. These
products have no known side effects, unlike many pharmaceutical pain relievers.
The neurostimulation market is in its infancy and could reach several billion
dollars in sales. The Company is working toward being a leader in this market.
For more information about Neuroscience Therapy Corp., visit:
www.neurosciencetherapy.com.

Gulf Coast Oil & Gas Inc. (OTCBB: GCOG) traded as much as 30.43% over open on
Wednesday.

Gulf Coast Oil and Gas, Inc. is a Houston, TX based Oil and Gas exploration and
Development Company. The company's goal is to acquire low risk Oil and Gas
properties onshore and solely in the USA with a focus on developing and
producing from proven, developed and underdeveloped reserves. Gulf Coast will
focus its efforts on shallow well drilling in order to maximize shareholder
returns without the high risk and expenditure associated with larger and more
expensive wells. Gulf Coast trades under the stock symbol: GCOG on the OTCBB
exchange. For additional information, please visit our web site at:
http://www.gcoil.com Safe Harbor for Forward-Looking Statements: This release
contains certain ''forward-looking statements'' as defined by the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including, without limitation,
expectations, beliefs, plans and objectives regarding the potential transactions
and ventures discussed in this release. Among the important factors that could
cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by such
forward-looking statements are the risks inherent in oil & gas exploration, the
need to obtain additional financing, the availability of needed personnel and
equipment for the future exploration and development, fluctuations in gas
prices, and general economic conditions.

Invicta Group, Inc. (OTCBB: IVGA) traded as much as 20.00% over open on
Wednesday.

INVICTA GROUP INC. 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 travelers:
www.lasvegasexcitement.com; and a cruise only company offering discounted
cruises: www.cruiseexcitement.com

GoldSpring Inc (OTCBB: GSPG) closed down 7.19%, trading 12,646,000 shares on
Wednesday.

GoldSpring, Inc. is an emerging North American precious metals mining company,
which was formed in June 2003. In the Company's relatively short history, it has
brought a gold and silver project into production, established a solid footprint
around its operations in northern Nevada, and acquired mineral rights in Canada.
GoldSpring plans to build on this success through the acquisition of mineral
properties in North America that can be efficiently put into near-term
production. The Company's objectives are to increase reserves, increase
production and increase cash flow to maximize return for its shareholders.

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20.04.2006, 14:18

Newmont Mining Corporation First Quarter 2006 Results First Quarter Income From Continuing Operations Rises to $213 Million ($0.48 Per Share); On Rising Gold Prices and Targeted Operating Performance

DENVER, April 20, 2006 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Newmont Mining Corporation (NYSE: NEM) today announced first quarter income from continuing operations of $213 million ($0.48 per share) compared with $85 million ($0.19 per share) for the first quarter of 2005. First quarter net income from continuing operations was positively impacted by a $48 million ($0.11 per share) tax adjustment.

First quarter highlights included:

* Consolidated gold sales of 1.8 million ounces (1.4 million equity

ounces) at costs applicable to sales of $275 per ounce and an average

realized gold price of $555 per ounce;

* Net cash provided by continuing operations of $240 million, after a

$164 million increase in working capital; and

* Cash and cash equivalents, marketable securities and short-term

investments of $1.5 billion.

Wayne W. Murdy, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, said, "Our first quarter's results reflect strong margin and earnings per share growth from a higher realized gold price of $555 per ounce and our continued focus on cost containment. With the current gold price in excess of $600 per ounce, we expect to deliver expanding gold margins for our shareholders."

FINANCIAL (in millions,

except per share) First Quarter 2006 First Quarter 2005

Revenues $1,148 $945

Net cash provided from continuing

operations $240 $187

Income from continuing operations $213 $85

Income from continuing operations

per common share $0.48 $0.19

OPERATING

Consolidated gold sales (000 ounces)(1) 1,838.6 1,974.0

Equity gold sales (000 ounces)(1) 1,392.1 1,550.6

Average realized gold price ($/ounce) $555 $425

Costs applicable to sales ($/ounce) $275 $237

1. Includes 14,200 ounces sold in 2006 from incidental sales during start-

up at Leeville and Phoenix, and 13,300 ounces in 2006 (20,000 in 2005)

from the Holloway discontinued operation.

FINANCIAL AND OPERATING REVIEW

First quarter 2006 income from continuing operations was $213 million ($0.48 per share), compared with $85 million ($0.19 per share) for the first quarter of 2005. Income from continuing operations for the first quarter was impacted by the following items:

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20.04.2006, 14:50

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20.04.2006, 15:30

Intuit Raises Third-Quarter and FY 2006 Revenue and EPS Guidance; TurboTax Unit Sales Climb 20 Percent

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Apr 20, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Citing a 20 percent increase in paid TurboTax federal unit sales over last season, Intuit Inc. (Nasdaq: INTU) today raised its revenue and earnings guidance for its third quarter and fiscal year 2006. "TurboTax had a great finish to an outstanding season," said Steve Bennett, Intuit's president and chief executive officer.
"Our TurboTax team executed our strategies very well across the board and delivered excellent growth -- especially on the Web. With the great tax results and the strong performance from QuickBooks and our other businesses, we're on track for another great quarter and year."

Intuit Raises Third-Quarter 2006 Guidance

Intuit expects the following results for its third quarter, which ends April 30, 2006:

-- Revenue of $940 million to $945 million, which represents year-over-year growth of 13 percent. Prior guidance was for growth of 5 percent to 8 percent.

-- GAAP diluted earnings per share, or EPS, of $1.67 to $1.68, which represents year-over-year growth of 4 percent. Prior guidance was for EPS of $1.56 to $1.60.

-- Non-GAAP diluted EPS of $1.75 to $1.76, which represents year-over-year growth of 14 percent. Prior guidance was for growth of 6 percent to 9 percent.

Intuit Raises Fiscal Year 2006 Guidance

Intuit expects the following results for its fiscal year 2006, which ends July 31, 2006:

-- Revenue of $2.295 billion to $2.315 billion, which represents year-over-year growth of 13 percent to 14 percent. Prior guidance was for growth of 10 percent to 12 percent.

-- GAAP diluted EPS of $2.26 to $2.29, which represents year-over-year growth of 11 percent to 13 percent. Prior guidance was for growth of 7 percent to 10 percent.

-- Non-GAAP diluted EPS of $2.37 to $2.40, which represents year-over-year growth of 18 percent to 19 percent. Prior guidance was for year-over-year growth of 14 percent to 16 percent. Included in this new non-GAAP guidance is an approximately $0.04 per share impact of Intuit's tax rate increasing from 36 percent to 37 percent for fiscal 2006.

-- The company has not changed its guidance for the fourth quarter.

TurboTax Completes Record Season

Intuit completed another record tax season, with total paid TurboTax federal units up 20 percent over last year's tax season. Last year, Intuit posted 13 percent unit growth. Intuit said it now expects fiscal 2006 Consumer Tax revenue to grow 22 percent to 23 percent over fiscal 2005. Prior guidance was for revenue growth of 12 percent to 15 percent.

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21.04.2006, 07:30

Portal Gets Played by Apple

By Will Swarts
April 20, 2006
PortalPlayer (PLAY1)

Share price as of Wednesday's close: $22.59
Share price now: $13.13
Percent change: -41.9%
Volume: 25.5 million shares, daily average 1.4 million

The News
Shares of PortalPlayer (PLAY2) plunged 42% Thursday after Apple Computer (AAPL3) opted against using the company's chips in its new iPods. PortalPlayer, which counts on Apple for virtually all of its revenue, said it will continue to supply chips for some models of the popular digital music player.

"This is a DISASTER," wrote Adam Benjamin, an analyst with Jefferies & Co., in an emphatically capitalized research note published Thursday. Underscoring his downgrade of PortalPlayer's stock to Underperform from Buy, Benjamin titled his note, "Worst Nightmare Realized".

The sell-off was sparked late Wednesday when PortalPlayer announced that its newest chip wouldn't find its way into the next generation of midrange and high-end iPods. Sales of those chips had been projected by one analyst to make up 70% of PortalPlayer's 2007 sales; 95% of this year's fourth-quarter sales were expected to come from the chip. For the fourth quarter of 2005, PortalPlayer booked revenue of $78.2 million, up 35% from the third quarter and 75% from a year earlier.

In a conference call early Thursday, Gary Johnson, chief executive of San Jose, Calif.-based PortalPlayer, said he hadn't heard the reason for Apple's about-face on the chip. "We were clearly surprised with this change and frankly we will be evaluating this situation rapidly over the next few weeks," he said.

Apple plans to launch new versions of its iPod Nano music player and iPod video player in the fall. While it didn't reveal the identity of its chip supplier, SigmaTel (SGTL4), Actions Semiconductor (ACTS5), Broadcom (BRCM6) and Korea's Samsung could all be in the running, say analysts.

The Analysis
It doesn't get much worse for a chip maker, but a decision like Apple's is the clearest indication of the volatile and precarious nature of the business. You've gotta move fast in this line of work, and it appears as if PortalPlayer's management didn't at least not to Apple's satisfaction. Analysts say PortalPlayer is at least six weeks behind schedule with its new chip.

"There's something funky going on there," says Craig Berger, an analyst at Wedbush Morgan Securities. "To the extent that they had execution or design problems ramping up their new product, that could have been a factor in Apple's moving elsewhere."

Benjamin is more explict. "Although PLAY blamed the design loss on a 'product transition setback,' it also stated that its next generation part will be available in [the second half of 2006]," the Jefferies analyst wrote. "Therefore we believe this 'setback' is essentially a straight out design loss."

On the conference call, CEO Johnson made a point of saying the company doesn't discuss its customers by name, but his reply to an analyst's direct inquiry about what Apple told the company seemed to reflect the surprise still being felt in PortalPlayer headquarters. "We don't have that data," Johnson said. "The decision-making process from customers can be very complex. We're still very much evaluating that, and it's too early frankly to discuss that in that kind of detail. As we indicated we are shipping today's video iPod [chips], but visibility for us has become more clouded."

The blow to PortalPlayer isn't necessarily a clear boost to rivals. Berger on Thursday also downgraded LSI Logic (LSI7) to Hold from Buy. In a three-way working agreement, LSI takes PortalPlayer's designs and lays them out on chips, which are then stamped out in a United Microelectronics (UMC8) factory in Taiwan. PortalPlayer's lost Apple business could subtract as much as $110 million from LSI's projected 2007 revenues and 11 cents a share from its bottom line. Shares of LSI dropped 10% Thursday, though Berger wrote there's a slim chance it could win back the iPod work directly from Apple. Meanwhile, SigmaTel has plenty of its own problems9 after slashing its first-quarter sales forecasts.

The Bottom Line
Ugh. What can we say?

PortalPlayer still sells chips for high-end video iPods, and can try to expand its sales there, as well as try to expand more into low-end, commoditized chips for the iPod Shuffle. It's also ready to push chips to be used in notebook computers and can dovetail that with the rollout of Microsoft's (MSFT10) new Vista operating system in early 2007.

Wedbush Morgan's Berger also thinks the company can boost shipments to non-Apple customers such as Sony (SNE11) and Samsung for their media players. What management must do now, he wrote, is cut expenses, push product development in new markets and "be willing to consider sensible business combinations," which could mean a merger with a competitor. With $200 million in cash reserves, PortalPlayer can survive a lean period if it pays off with future product development.

Berger kept a Hold rating on the stock, but doesn't mince words about the impact of losing a core customer. Apple had a 78% market share of music players in the U.S. in the first quarter, and a 58% market share in Japan.

"This is one of the uber-bear case scenarios that investors have feared and has a disastrous impact on PortalPlayer's profitability," Berger wrote. His earlier 2007 sales forecast of $340 million relied on iPod Nano chip sales for 70% of revenues. He cut that figure to $84.3 million and reduced current-year estimates by 52% to $161.3 million. The new chips were to make up all but 5% of PortalPlayer's revenues for the last three months of the year.

The earnings outlook is equally grim. Berger forecast earnings of $1.90 a share this year. That now looks more like 68 cents a share. His 2007 figures are even worse, dropping from an estimated $1.80 a share to just a nickel a share.

"They're in a tough spot," he says. "We knew the rug could be pulled out at any time."

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21.04.2006, 15:03

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21.04.2006, 15:14

OTCPicks.com: Pre-Market Stocks to Watch for Friday, April 21st, DDSI, AOGS, ACMG, CLME

Apr 21, 2006 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- Our Stocks to Watch for today include - Digital Descriptor Systems, Inc. (OTC: DDSI), Avalon Oil and Gas, Inc. (OTCBB: AOGS), Alcar Chemical Group Inc. (OTC: ACMG), Colusa Biomass Energy Corporation (OTC: CLME),
Here is our Wednesday's Pick Winner:

EFCR: Up 10.59%

STOCK WATCH ALERTS

DIGITAL DESCRIPTOR SYSTEMS, INC. (OTC: DDSI) "Up 100% on Thursday"

Digital Descriptor Systems, Inc. (OTC: DDSI) develops and markets integrated enterprise-wide image applications specifically designed for criminal justice organizations. Customers include states, cities, counties, corrections, justice, and public safety agencies. Additional information is available online at www.ddsi-cpc.com.

Its subsidiary, CGM Applied Security Technologies, Inc., based in Somerset, N.J., is a leading manufacturer and distributor of Homeland Security products including indicative and barrier security seals, security tapes and related packaging security systems, protective security products for palletized cargo, physical security systems for tractors, trailers and containers, as well as a number of highly specialized authentication products. Additional information is available online at www.cgmsecuritysolutions.com.

DDSI News:

April 20 - Digital Descriptor Systems, Inc. Announces Year End Results

Digital Descriptor Systems, Inc. (OTC: DDSI), an industry leader in the development of Homeland Security-related products, announced audited results for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005. Record revenues grew more than 800 percent, to $3,335,631, from the 2004 year end report of $412,052. Gross profit rose 506 percent, to $2,226,727, from $367,270 for fiscal 2004.

In March 2005, DDSI acquired Somerset County, N.J.-based CGM Applied Security Technologies, Inc., a leading manufacturer and distributor of various Homeland Security products.

"Our sales and profit numbers continue to improve steadily, from quarter to quarter," says Anthony Shupin, CEO of DDSI. "With just ten months of financial results since our acquisition of CGM, there's every indication the business strategies we set in motion in March 2005 are extremely effective. We're currently in the midst of a very strong turnaround."

Michael Pellegrino, DDSI's CFO, notes, "We continue to utilize planning and discipline to carefully navigate the company through this early stage of growth. EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) losses of $220,166 for the ten months since the acquisition indicate that we may have come close to breaking even in cash flow had we had the full year."

AVALON OIL & GAS, INC. (OTCBB: AOGS) "Up 43.08% on Thursday"

Avalon Oil and Gas, Inc. (OTCBB: AOGS) engages in the acquisition and development of oil and gas properties in Kansas and Oklahoma. As of May 27, 2005, the company owned an 80% net revenue interest in oil and gas leaseholds located primarily in Montgomery County, Kansas. These oil and gas properties include a 320 acre leasehold and oil field equipment.

AOGS News:

April 20 - Avalon Oil & Gas, Inc. Acquires 50% Working Interest in 266.73 Acre Lease in Starr County, Texas

Avalon Oil & Gas, Inc., (OTCBB: AOGS) announced today that it has closed its agreement to acquire a fifty percent (50%) working interest in a 266.73-acre oil and gas lease in Starr County, Texas, from Canyon Creek Oil and Gas, Inc. This announcement follows Avalon's April 6, 2006, announcement of a Letter of Intent to acquire this property.

The lease is located in the Boyle Field, an oil field that has produced over 1,259,000 barrels of oil. Avalon Oil & Gas estimates the remaining reserves total over 1,283,000 barrels of oil and 242,900 mcfg.

"We are reviewing an AFE to work-over the four (4) shut-in oil and gas wells, and expect work on the lease to begin within the next thirty (30) days," stated Avalon's CEO, Kent Rodriguez.

The 266.73 acre property has four shut-in oil and gas wells. The Company intends to drill and complete ten additional wells during the next twelve months to further develop the oil reserves. Oil production is projected to reach 1,000 barrels of oil per day when the lease is fully developed.

Canyon Creek Oil and Gas, Inc., is a subsidiary of Universal Property Development and Acquisition Corporation (OTCBB: UPDA) UPDA is a publicly funded oil & gas company that targets projects with high net revenue interests, where risk has been substantially reduced by meticulous technical evaluation and geophysics.

Avalon Oil & Gas, Inc. is an oil and gas company engaged in the acquisition of oil and gas producing properties with multiple enhancement opportunities.

ALCAR CHEMICAL GROUP, INC. (OTCBB: ACMG) "Up 260% on Thursday"

Alcar Chemical Group Inc. (OTC: ACMG) represents a significant market opportunity due to a serious worldwide supply shortage of raw materials for polymers, a growing shortage estimated to reach over 6 million tons in 2006. The market price for the materials in question vary between $1,000 and $3,000 per metric ton and the Alcar Group has developed a patented process and bioreactor which allow production at costs savings of up to 40% when compared to current production methods, translating in gross margins of over 50%. With the planned expansion, the AGI production process will reach a total capacity of 120,000 tons annually of economical and environmentally friendly materials for polymers.

The Alcar Group Inc. (AGI) develops innovative, patented methods for petroleum-independent fuel and plastics resin production (e.g. polyurethane) that significantly improve the offerings of its customers in the automotive, building products and recreational sectors. AGI operates three divisions, Alcar Advanced Materials Corp., which manufactures and distributes various proprietary non-petroleum-based plastics and coating systems, Alcar Advanced Energy Systems Corp., which will manufacture and distribute high-purity non-petroleum-based ethanol and diesel fuels and Alcar R&D, an advanced materials research and development center.

ACMG News:

April 20 - Alcar Chemicals Group's Proprietary EnviroEnergy Technology Receives Independent Evaluation at $85 Million USD

Alcar Chemical Group Inc. (OTC: ACMG) announces today the completion of an independent evaluation of its proprietary technology to produce plastic raw materials, Ethanol and Bio-Diesel based on renewable resources. The independent evaluation was performed by CLD and they have established the value at $85 million USD, translating into approximately $0.90 per share on a fully diluted basis.

"ACMG's proprietary technology represents today's most economical and advanced manufacturing process for plastic raw materials, ethanol and bio-diesel," said Alexander Cavasin, President and CEO of ACMG. "The yield output of our process alone will create immediate impact in our industry and we expect many more large multi-nationals to be adopting and licensing our technology over the coming months," further added Mr. Cavasin.

The proprietary technology developed by ACMG is a process, based on renewable natural resources, where it can use inexpensive non-food-crop and generic organic waste as feedstock, to produce plastic raw materials, ethanol and bio-diesel. ACMG's Process significantly reduces production cost and obtains yield rates that are significantly higher than the industry standard.

COLUSA BIOMASS ENERGY CORPORATION (OTC: CLME) "Up 112.5% on Thursday"

Colusa Biomass Energy Corporation (OTC: CLME) is a biomass-to-energy company focusing on bio-fuels for transportation.

Biomass-to-energy is a concept that has been around since time immemorial. The use of biomass for transportation purposes really began in earnest when the railroads first open the West with the trains burning wood as the primary fuel. Soon this was replaced with a hydrocarbon (coal) that was much easier to mine and transport. Coal was then replaced by another hydrocarbon, gasoline and diesel. Another phase of displacement with bio-fuels supplementing the combustion of hydrocarbons is well on its way to becoming a fact of life. Ethanol will be the "oxygenator" for unleaded gasoline creating much cleaner burning combustion and less tailpipe emissions. Today Brazil leads the world's industrialized nations in production and consumption of ethanol.

CBGY is located in the heart of the Sacramento Valley's rice producing area. California produces about 18% of the United States rice planting about 550,000 acres annually. Arkansas, Texas, Louisiana and Missouri also produce large quantities of rice. In California an acre yields approximately 8000 pounds of rice and 5000 pounds of waste rice straw and 1000 pounds of waste rice hulls.

CBGY will produce ethanol, silica/sodium oxide and lignin from waste rice straw, waste rice hulls and other cellulosics. The CBGY Colusa facility will consume approximately 165,000 tons of waste biomass annually producing 20,000,000 gallons of ethanol, 28,000 tons of silica/sodium oxide as the major by-products of the biomass processing.

Ethanol sells as a commodity presently priced at $1.40 per gallon. California imports approximately 950,000,000 gallons annually. Silica/sodium oxide is a widely used ingredient with application the Paper Industry; in Pap products de-inking, paper tubes; Detergent and Soap producers and for the production of Gels , Catalysts and Zeolytes.

The Colusa Biomass processing facility will be commissioned in the fourth quarter of 2006.

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21.04.2006, 15:19

Stockguru.com: Guru Alerts for Friday, April 21, 2006 RPBIF, VTYC, GMTH, MYNG

Dallas, Texas, Apr 21, 2006 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- Stock Guru Alerts for Friday include Response Biomedical Corporation (OTCBB: RPBIF), Victory Capital Holdings Corporation (OTCBB: VTYC), Global Matrechs, Inc (OTCBB: GMTH), and Golden Eagle International Inc (OTCBB: MYNG)

Response Biomedical Corporation (OTCBB: RPBIF) closed down at 4.28%, trading 18,700 shares on Thursday.

Response Biomedical develops, manufactures and markets rapid on-site diagnostic tests for use with its portable RAMP Platform for clinical and environmental applications. RAMP represents a new paradigm in diagnostics that provides high sensitivity and reliable information in minutes. It is ideally suited to both point-of-care testing and for laboratory use. The RAMP System consists of a portable fluorescent Reader and single-use, disposable Test Cartridges, and has the potential to be adapted to more than 250 medical and non-medical tests currently performed in laboratories. RAMP tests are commercially available for the early detection of heart attack, environmental detection of West Nile virus, and biodefense applications including the rapid on-site detection of anthrax, smallpox, ricin and botulinum toxin. Several other product applications are under development. The Company has achieved CE Marking and its Quality Management System is registered to ISO 13485: 2003 and ISO 9001: 2000.

Response Biomedical is a publicly traded company, listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under the trading symbol "RBM" and quoted on the OTC Bulletin Board under the symbol "RPBIF". For further information, please visit the Company's website at www.responsebio.com.

Victory Capital Holdings Corporation (OTCBB: VTYC) closed down 4.76%, trading 1,324,353 shares on Thursday.

Victory Capital Holdings Corporation (http://www.vtyc.com) is a publicly traded company primarily dedicated to energy related opportunities in the energy sector. The Company goal is to evaluate profitable options, develop a solid foundation through leadership and sound business acumen, and acquire producing wells as well as other potentially profitable prospects within the Oil & Gas Industry.

Global Matrechs, Inc. (OTCBB: GMTH) traded as much as 22.89% over open on Thursday.

Since the sale of substantially all of the assets of the company's hosting and website maintenance business to Tulix, Global Matrechs has operated its licensed technologies business. Through its licensed technologies business, Global Matrechs seeks to convert the licenses it has acquired in emerging technologies in the nuclear energy, environmental and chemical industries into manufactured products primarily through sub-licenses of those technologies to manufacturers.

Golden Eagle International Inc (OTCBB: MYNG) closed down 2.62%, trading 3,145,770 shares on Thursday.

Golden Eagle International Inc. is a gold and copper exploration and mining company located in Salt Lake City; and La Paz and Santa Cruz, Bolivia. The company is currently focusing its efforts on developing its mining rights on its Buen Futuro gold and copper project within its 136,500 acres (213 square miles) in Eastern Bolivia's Precambrian Shield, and beginning its final feasibility work on its Rio Mojos gold project in Western Bolivia.

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21.04.2006, 15:27

TwinTrader.com: TwinTrader.com Alerts for Friday, April 21, 2006 EUGS, HKBV, SHQC, NWBD, AUXO.

Apr 21, 2006 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- Dallas, Texas: TwinTrader Morning Alerts. Here are the stocks the TwinTraders are watching today:
EuroGas, Inc. (OTC: EUGS), Hat Trick Beverage, Inc. (OTC: HKBV), Sand Hill IT Security Acquisition Corp. (OTCBB: SHQC), New World Brands Inc (OTCBB: NWBD), Auxilio, Inc. (OTCBB: AUXO)

EuroGas, Inc. (OTC: EUGS) - traded down 20% on 650 shares.

EuroGas, Inc. is primarily engaged in the acquisition of rights to explore and exploit natural gas, coal bed methane gas, crude oil, talc and other minerals. EuroGas has acquired interests in several exploration concessions, and is in various stages of identifying industry partners, farming out exploration rights, undertaking exploration drilling and seeking to develop production. The Company's wholly owned subsidiaries are EuroGas (UK) Limited, Danube International Petroleum Company, EuroGas GmbH Austria, EuroGas Polska Sp. zo.o. and Energy Global A.G. EuroGas has activities in Slovakia, Poland, Kazakhstan and Canada

Hat Trick Beverage, Inc. (OTC: HKBV) - traded down 10% on 345,000 shares.

Hat Trick Beverage, Inc., located in Encinitas, Calif., produces and distributes three water-based beverages: Vitality Beverage, a no-sugar, vitamin-enriched beverage; Snap Z Energy drink, a bag-in-a-box beverage sold in bars and restaurants; and Dos Lagos, an Agua Fresca drink for the growing Latino and Hispanic community. Vitality Beverage and Dos Lagos are produced in a number of popular flavors. Hat Trick, along with its joint venture partner, Bucket Head Beverage, recently debuted their "Pumped" Fitness Dumbbell package as well as their Super Buzz Energy Drink at the NACS. Hat Trick also showed its newly redesigned Dos Lagos Agua Frescas in a new 16.9oz bottle.

Sand Hill IT Security Acquisition Corp. (OTCBB: SHQC) - currently .7% above its 50 day moving average.

Headquartered in Menlo Park, California, Sand Hill IT Security Acquisition Corp. is a public targeted acquisition corporation focused exclusively on IT security. Sand Hill consummated its initial public offering on July 30, 2004, through the sale of 3,600,000 units at $6.00 per unit. Each unit was comprised of one share of Sand Hill common stock and two warrants to purchase one share each of Sand Hill common stock. The net proceeds of the offering of approximately $21.5 million are held in a trust account with American Stock Transfer & Trust company until consummation of a business combination with an operating business in the IT security industry. For more information, visit the Sand Hill web site at www.sandhillsecurity.com.

New World Brands Inc (OTCBB: NWBD) - currently trading above its 20 day average volume.

New World Brands, through its wholly owned subsidiary International Importers, imports wine and spirits for distribution in the United States. The Company holds the exclusive right to import the wines of Wallaby Creek Wines and Vinicola L.A. Cetto, S.A. de C.V. in the United States. The Company has established arrangements for distribution of its wines, along with other products.

Auxilio, Inc. (OTCBB: AUXO) - currently trading above its 20 day average volume Auxilio, Inc. provides total outsourced document image management services and related financial and business processes for major healthcare facilities. The company's proprietary technologies and unique processes assist hospitals, health plans and health systems with strategic direction and services that reduce document image expenses, increase operational efficiencies and improve the productivity of their staff. Auxilio's analysts, consultants and resident hospital teams work with senior hospital financial management and department heads to determine the best possible long term strategy for managing the millions of document images produced by their facilities on an annual basis. Auxilio's document image management programs guarantee our clients immediate measurable savings, a fully outsourced process and unparalleled service. Auxilio's target market includes medium to large hospitals, health plans and healthcare systems. Customers served by Auxilio include health systems such as Raritan Bay Medical Center, California Pacific Medical Center, Memorial Health Services, St. Joseph's Health System, Catholic Healthcare West and Huntington Hospital of Pasadena, CA.

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21.04.2006, 15:27

21.04.2006 14:44
Aktien NYSE/NASDAQ Ausblick: Freundlich - Google und 3M stimmen positiv
Getragen von einem deutlichen Umsatz- und Gewinnsprung bei Google sowie guten Zahlen bei 3M werden US-amerikanische Aktien am Freitag zum Handelsauftakt zumeist freundlich erwartet. Die positive Stimmung werde auch durch den hohen Verlust bei Ford kaum getrübt, hieß es am Markt.

Der Future auf den S&P-500-Index <INX.IND> gewann gegen 14.35 Uhr 0,27 Prozent auf 1.320,50 Zähler. Am Donnerstag hatte der marktbreite Index 0,12 Prozent auf 1.311,46 Punkte zugelegt. Der Future auf den NASDAQ-100-Index <NDX.X.IND> <NDX.X.NQI> stieg um 0,29 Prozent auf 1.746,25 Zähler. Am Vortag hatte der technologielastige Auswahlindex 0,30 Prozent auf 1.728,90 Punkte eingebüßt.

Google-Aktien <GOOG.NAS> <GGQ1.ETR> (Nachrichten/Aktienkurs) sprangen nach der Zahlenveröffentlichung am Vorabend im vorbörslichen US-Handel deutlich nach oben. Der Internet-Suchmaschinenbetreiber hatte am Donnerstag nach Börsenschluss mit seinen Geschäftszahlen für das erste Quartal die Markterwartungen übertroffen. Der Überschuss stieg von 369 Millionen Dollar oder 1,29 Dollar pro Aktie ein Jahr zuvor auf 592 Millionen Dollar oder 1,95 Dollar pro Aktie. Die von Thomson First Call befragten Analysten hatten im Schnitt mit 1,75 Dollar gerechnet.

Laut einem Pressebericht könnte der Erfolg des Suchmaschinen-Marktführers andere Internet-Unternehmen möglicherweise zu einer Allianz drängen. Das Internet-Auktionshaus eBay <EBAY.NAS> <EBA.FSE> (Nachrichten/Aktienkurs) verhandele über eine Partnerschaft gegen Google mit Microsoft <MSFT.NAS> <MSF.FSE> (Nachrichten/Aktienkurs) und Yahoo! <YHOO.NAS> <YHO.FSE> (Nachrichten/Aktienkurs), berichtete das "Wall Street Journal" am Freitag unter Berufung auf beteiligte Personen.

3M Company <MMM.NYS> <MMM.FSE> (Nachrichten/Aktienkurs) legten vorbörslich ebenfalls zu. Der amerikanische Mischkonzern hat die Erwartungen im ersten Quartal bei Umsatz und Gewinn übertroffen. Gleichzeitig hob 3M seine Jahresprognosen an. Der Gewinn je Aktie erhöhte sich laut Unternehmensangaben von 97 Cent auf 1,17 Dollar. Für das Gesamtjahr hat 3M seine Gewinnprognose je Aktie von 4,45 bis 4,60 Dollar auf 4,55 to 4,65 Dollar angehoben.

Aktien von Ford Motor <F.NYS> <FMC1.FSE> (Nachrichten/Aktienkurs) gaben dagegen vorbörslich deutlich nach. Der Autobauer ist im ersten Quartal bei sinkendem Umsatz tief in die roten Zahlen gerutscht. Von Januar bis März summierte sich der Verlust auf 1,18 Milliarden Dollar oder 0,64 Dollar je Aktie, teilte das Unternehmen mit. Vor Sonderposten erwirtschaftete Ford noch einen Gewinn von 458 Millionen Dollar oder 0,24 Dollar je Aktie, hieß es weiter. Damit lag der Autokonzern leicht unter der durchschnittlichen Analystenprognose von 0,25 Dollar./ag/ck

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21.04.2006, 15:30

TwinTrader.com: TwinTrader.com Alerts for Friday, April 21, 2006 SALN, GSHO, CRKT, ALTX, GSHF.

Apr 21, 2006 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- Dallas, Texas: TwinTrader Morning Alerts. Here are the stocks the TwinTraders are watching today:
Salon Media Group Inc (OTCBB: SALN), General Steel Holdings, Inc (OTCBB: GSHO), Cirmaker Technology Corporation (OTCBB: CRKT), Altex Industries Inc (OTCBB: ALTX), GreenShift Corporation (OTCBB: GSHF)

Salon Media Group Inc (OTCBB: SALN) - traded up 3% on 8,000 shares Salon Media Group, Inc. operates as an Internet media company. It produces a content Website with eight primary subject-specific sections and two online communities. The company updates an array of news, features, interviews, columnists, and blogs, including news and politics, opinion, technology and business, arts and entertainment, life, books, comics, and sports. It offers investigative stories and personal essays along with commentary and staff-written Weblogs. The Website also hosts two online communities, The Well and Table Talk, which allow users to discuss Salon content and interact with other users. In addition, Salon Media offers a daily music download column Audiofile; and the Daou Report, an opinionated guide to the blogosphere. Salon was founded in 1995 and is based in San Francisco, California.

General Steel Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB: GSHO) - traded down 2% on 13,450 shares General Steel Holdings, Inc. and its subsidiary, Tianjin Da Qiu Zhuang Metal Sheet Co., Ltd., ("DQ") a People's Republic of China limited liability corporation, is a manufacturer of high quality hot-rolled steel sheets primarily for use in tractors, agricultural vehicles and other specialty vehicles. Since 1998, it has expanded its operations to six production lines capable of processing 250,000 tons of 0.7-2.0mm hot-rolled carbon steel sheets per year, making the company the largest producer in its product category in China, with a 40% market share of all steel sheets used in the production of agricultural vehicles in China. In 2004, its sales revenue was over $87 million and its total assets were worth nearly $53 million. Revenue for the first nine months of 2005 was $72 million and net income in the same period 2005 was $2.73 million. For more information, visit http://www.gshi-steel.com.

Cirmaker Technology Corporation (OTCBB: CRKT) - traded down a significant 22% on 10,400 shares.

Headquartered in Taiwan with offices in New York City, Beijing, and Guang Dong province, Cirmaker Technology manufactures thermal dissipaters for laptop and personal computers, electrical and electronic components and 3G MHP (3rd generation multimedia home platform) digital set top boxes for television sets. Cirmaker has developed set top boxes, which convert digital television broadcast signals into analog formats for analog TV sets to receive digital programming. The units receive, process, store and broadcast analog, digital and streaming media signals, and support pay-per-view and video-on-demand functions. Cirmaker believes it is the only 3G MHP STB manufacturer operating in China capable of producing a set top boxes, which meets all the required standards of Chinese broadcasting authorities. Additionally, the devices comply with all international HDTV standards for high definition television.

Altex Industries Inc (OTCBB: ALTX) - currently trading 16% above its 50 day moving average.

Altex Industries, Inc., through its subsidiary, owns interests in oil and gas properties located in Utah and Wyoming. The company produces oil and gas, and sells to refiners, pipeline operators, and processing plants. In addition, it participates in the drilling of exploratory and development wells, as well as in recompletions of existing wells. As of November 26, 2004, the company owned working interests in 44 gross productive oil wells and 20,000 gross developed acres. Altex Industries was incorporated in 1985 and is based in Breckenridge, Colorado.)

GreenShift Corporation (OTCBB: GSHF) - traded up 8% on 15,521,579 shares GreenShift Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: GSHF) is 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.BDCs are regulated by the Investment Company Act of 1940 and are essentially publicly-traded equity funds where shareholders and financial institutions provide capital in a regulated environment for investment in a pool of long-term, small and middle-market companies through the use of senior debt, mezzanine financing, and equity funding. GreenShift plans to use equity and debt capital to support and drive the value of its existing portfolio of companies and to make investments in a diversified mix of strategically compatible growth stage public and private businesses and technologies. Additional information regarding GreenShift Corporation is available online at www.greenshift.com.

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21.04.2006, 15:35

TwinTrader.com: TwinTrader.com Alerts for Friday, April 21, 2006 TAOL, GSPI, HYFS, GTEC, CCOM.

Apr 21, 2006 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- Dallas, Texas: TwinTrader Morning Alerts. Here are the stocks the TwinTraders are watching today:
Tao Minerals, Ltd. (OTCBB: TAOL), Green Star Products, Inc (OTCBB: GSPI), Hybrid Fuel Systems, Inc. (OTCBB: HYFS), Genesis Technology Group, Inc (OTCBB: GTEC), Colonial Commercial Corp. (OTCBB: CCOM)

Tao Minerals, Ltd. (OTCBB: TAOL) - traded up 1% on 44,146 shares Tao Minerals, Ltd. is a gold exploration company headquartered in Medellin, Colombia. The Company focuses its exploration and minerals development activities in Colombia. The country provides an ideal foreign investment climate given their untapped geological potential and favorable mining laws. Additional information can be found on the Company's website: www.taomining.com.

Green Star Products, Inc. (OTCBB: GSPI) - traded down 10% on 7,112,446 shares Green Star Products, Inc., through its subsidiaries, engages in the production and sale of renewable clean-burning bio-diesel and other products, including lubricants, additives, and devices that are used in vehicles, machinery, and power plants. It offers SuperBAT total vehicle treatment, an anti-friction metal treatment used in various internal combustion engines, transmissions, power steering, and wheel bearings. The company also offers a lubricant formula of biodegradable cutting oil for machine shops, as well as water soluble AFT cutting oil for CNC machines. In addition, it engages in the development of fuel economy, power improvement, and emission reduction technologies for internal combustion engines and hybrid electric drive systems. Further, the company produces super-ethanol. It markets and sells its products in the United States and internationally. The company, formerly known as B.A.T. International, Inc., is based in Chula Vista, California.

Hybrid Fuel Systems, Inc. (OTCBB: HYFS) - traded down 6% on 429,324 shares Hybrid Fuel Systems, Inc. engages in the development, manufacture, and marketing of retrofit systems for the conversion of gasoline and diesel engines, stationary or vehicular, to nonpetroleum-based fuels, such as compressed natural gas and liquefied natural gas in the United States. It develops Fuel 2 system that allows a medium or heavy duty diesel engine to operate in a dual-fuel, diesel/natural gas mode. The company also manufactures EPA Certified bifuel and dedicated natural gas and propane turnkey conversion systems, as well as has an alternative fuels center with slow/fast fill stations, and compressor installation and maintenance capabilities. In addition, Hybrid Fuel Systems resells medium and light-weight vehicle conversion systems under an agreement with ECO Fuels, Inc., as well as engages in reselling and servicing fuel filling stations. Hybrid Fuel Systems was founded in 1996 and is based in Tampa, Florida.

Genesis Technology Group, Inc. (OTCBB: GTEC) - traded up 14% on 824,479 shares Genesis Technology Group, Inc., a business development and marketing firm, provides leadership and commerce opportunities to small and mid-sized companies in the United States and China. The company provides and procures development projects that require marketing, manufacturing, finance, and product deployment services for companies. Genesis Technology Group is headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida.

Colonial Commercial Corp. (OTCBB: CCOM) - traded down 10% on 18,893 shares Colonial Commercial Corp., through its subsidiaries, distributes heating, ventilating, and air conditioning equipment (HVAC); various parts and accessories; climate control systems; and plumbing fixtures and supplies in the United States. It also provides control system design, custom control panel fabrication, technical field support, in-house training, and climate control consultation for engineers and installers. The company designs direct digital control systems and systems that control multilocation facilities through the Internet. Colonial Commercial sells its products primarily to HVAC contractors, who in turn, sell those products to residential and commercial/industrial customers. It serves customers located primarily in New York, New Jersey, and eastern Pennsylvania. The company was founded in 1964 and is headquartered in Hawthorne, New York.

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21.04.2006, 18:04

Sierra Wireless, Inc.
21.04.06 17:40 Uhr

17,50 USD

+25,45 % [+3,55]
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marketgainer.com: Issues Updates for Sierra Wireless

Apr 21, 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 Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ:SWIR / TSX:SW) 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 increase $3.06 to a new 52 week high of $17.03 Friday. Today the company announced Sierra Wireless reported first quarter results.

Results are reported in US dollars and are prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles.

"Strong operational execution in the first quarter of 2006 continued to underpin a strong recovery in our business. During the first quarter, we ramped production and shipments of our new HSDPA AirCards to customers in North America and Europe, continued strong shipments of our AirCard580 for EV-DO networks and significantly expanded our embedded modules business with new design wins and growing shipments. Continued improvement in our AirCard and embedded modules business segments drove sequential quarterly revenue growth of 20% and revenue growth of 124% over the first quarter of 2005. Our improved revenue performance, combined with strong gross margins and good expense control, drove a higher than expected profit in the first quarter," said Jason Cohenour, President and Chief Executive Officer. While we are pleased with our results and the progress we are making with our business recovery, we also recognize that continued hard work and strong execution are required before we achieve the goals we have set for ourselves in terms of product line strength, market position and financial results."

Revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2006 amounted to $45.2 million, gross margin was $16.7 million, operating expenses were $14.8 million and net earnings were $2.6 million. Our diluted earnings per share were $0.10 for the first quarter of 2006. Our balance sheet remains strong, with $101.7 million of cash, short-term and long-term investments.

Results for the first quarter of 2006 relative to company guidance originally provided on January 26, 2006 are as follows:

First quarter revenue for 2006 of $45.2 million was better than our guidance of $40.0 million. Gross margin was 36.8%, higher than our guidance of 33.5%. Operating expenses before stock-based compensation were $14.0 million, in-line with our guidance of $13.7 million.

Operating expenses after stock-based compensation were $14.8 million, similarly in-line with our guidance of $14.7 million. Our net earnings of $2.6 million, or diluted earnings per share of $0.10, were better than our guidance of a net loss of approximately $0.8 million, or loss per share of $0.03. Excluding stock-based compensation, net earnings of $3.5 million were better than our guidance of breakeven to slightly positive. Our free cash flow, being cash flow from operations net of investments in fixed assets and intangibles, was negative $2.2 million, consistent with our guidance of negative cash flow. The cash used in operations in the first quarter of 2006 includes a royalty payment of $5.0 million to an intellectual property holder under an agreement entered into in December 2005. The expense related to these royalties was accrued for in prior periods.

Results for the first quarter of 2006, compared to the first quarter of 2005 are as follows:

First quarter revenue increased by 124.1% to $45.2 million in 2006, from $20.2 million for the same period in 2005. Gross margin was 36.8% compared to 35.3% in the first quarter of the prior year.

Operating expenses were $14.8 million in the first quarter of 2006, compared to $15.2 million for the first quarter of 2005. Net earnings for the first quarter of 2006 were $2.6 million, or diluted earnings per share of $0.10, compared to a net loss of $7.6 million, or loss per share of $0.30, in the first quarter of 2005. First quarter cost of goods sold and operating expenses include $0.1 million and $0.8 million, respectively, of stock-based compensation, compared to nil in the first quarter of 2005. Excluding stock-based compensation results in operating expenses of $14.0 million and net earnings of $3.5 million, or diluted earnings per share of $0.13, in the first quarter of 2006

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21.04.2006, 18:14

PDF Solutions, Inc.
21.04.06 17:56 Uhr

14,67 USD

-21,30 % [-3,97]
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PDF Solutions(R) Provides Financial Outlook For The Second and Third Quarters of Fiscal 2006

SAN JOSE, Calif., Apr 20, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- PDF Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: PDFS), the leading provider of process-design integration technologies to enhance IC manufacturability, today provided its updated financial outlook for the second and third fiscal quarters ending June 30, 2006 and September 30, 2006, respectively.
PDF Solutions expects total revenue in the range of $18.2 million to $19.2 million for the second fiscal quarter ending June 30, 2006. Gain share revenue for the second quarter is expected to be in the range of $5.1 million to $5.6 million. On a GAAP basis, net income (loss) for the second fiscal quarter of 2006 is projected in a range of $(200,000) to $400,000, or $(0.01) to $0.01 per diluted share.

For the third fiscal quarter ending September 30, 2006, PDF Solutions expects total revenue in the range of $20.2 million to $21.2 million. On a GAAP basis, net income for the third fiscal quarter of 2006 is projected in a range of $440,000 to $1.0 million, or $0.02 to $0.04 per diluted share.

In addition to using GAAP results in evaluating PDF Solutions' business, management also believes it useful to measure results using a non-GAAP measure of net income, which excludes amortization of stock-based compensation and acquired intangible assets. Non-GAAP net income for the second fiscal quarter ending June 30, 2006 is projected in a range of $2.9 million to $3.5 million, or $0.10 to $0.12 per diluted share. Non-GAAP net income for the third fiscal quarter ending September 30, 2006 is projected in a range of $3.6 million to $4.1 million, or $0.12 to $0.14 per diluted share.

About PDF Solutions:

PDF Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: PDFS) is the leading provider of process-design integration technologies for manufacturing integrated circuits (ICs). PDF Solutions' software, methodologies and services enable semiconductor companies to create IC designs that can be more easily manufactured using manufacturing processes that are more capable. By simulating deep sub-micron product and process interactions, the PDF solution offers clients reduced time to market, increased IC yield and performance, and enhanced product reliability and profitability. Headquartered in San Jose, Calif., PDF Solutions operates worldwide with additional offices in Europe and Japan. For more information, visit www.pdf.com.

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21.04.2006, 18:22

HouseValues, Inc.
21.04.06 18:03 Uhr

9,25 USD

+15,62 % [+1,25]

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Börse
NASDAQ

Aktuell
9,24 USD

Zeit
21.04.06 18:05

Diff. Vortag
+15,50 %

Tages-Vol.
12,46 Mio.

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marketgainer.com: Issues Updates for HouseValues, Inc

Apr 21, 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 HouseValues, Inc (NASDAQ: SOLD) 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 increase $1.32 to a high of $9.32 on the Nasdaq Friday. Today's momentum comes as HouseValues, Inc. raised its outlook for the first quarter of 2006 as a result of better than expected progress in its mortgage business as well as continued strong demand for its real estate marketing services.

HouseValues expects revenue in the first quarter of 2006 to be approximately $26.8 million, and Adjusted EBITDA to exceed $4.0 million. These estimates compare to a revenue outlook of $25.5 million to $26.0 million, and an Adjusted EBITDA outlook of $3.0 million to $3.5 million, previously provided on its February 28, 2006 fourth quarter earnings call.

"Our strong first quarter revenue reflects progress in The Loan Page as well as the first quarter of revenue from HomePages," said Ian Morris, chief executive officer of HouseValues Inc. "HouseValues' first quarter results demonstrate our progress with our investments in new products and towards achieving our 2006 goals."

In addition, HouseValues today reiterates the full year outlook for 2006 that it previously provided in its fourth quarter earnings call, including full year revenue of between $105.0 million and $115.0 million and Adjusted EBITDA of between $18 million and $20 million.

The company is scheduled to publish detailed first quarter results and host a conference call after market-close on May 9, 2006.

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24.04.2006, 11:54

Turnaround Plays

By Lawrence Carrel
April 21, 2006
Here's our weekly look at some small-capitalization stocks that are making big moves on Wall Street.

THERE'S ALWAYS BEEN a high risk-reward correlation with small-capitalization stocks. When small companies post good news their stocks post outsize gains, and that tends to happen more to companies that show that their turnarounds are on track.

Two companies really showed the potential upside for investors willing to roll the dice this past week. Take Avici Systems (AVCI1), which rocketed 84% Thursday to a 15-month high of $8.02 after posting results that were better than Wall Street expected. For the first quarter, the maker of network routers for the Internet reported its net loss narrowed slightly to $5.3 million, or 41 cents a share, compared with a net loss of $5.6 million, or 44 cents, in the year-ago quarter. But this past quarter's loss was well short of the Thomson First Call consensus estimate of a 47-cent net loss.

What really got people excited was Avici blowing away revenue estimates of $8 million with its highest quarterly results since 2001 and its first-ever operating profit before charges. Revenues doubled year-over-year and soared 251% sequentially, to $21.4 million. Not including $6.7 million in charges associated with the recent decision to restructure the business, including staff reductions of nearly 40% and certain write-offs, Avici posted a pro forma profit of $2 million, or 15 cents a share, vs. a pro forma net loss of $5.2 million, or 41 cents, last year. The North Billerica, Mass., company attributed the better results to cost cutting and strong order volume from its main clients, SURFnet, IP-Only, and AT&T (T2), its largest customer.

Like many telecommunication-equipment makers, Avici has had a tough time since its stock topped $23 in March 2004. But the company is optimistic that its recent restructuring efforts will put it well on the road to achieving long-term goals of sustainable profitability and positive cash flow.

"By restructuring the business by midyear," Bill Leighton, the company's chief executive said during Thursday's conference call, "we will be eliminating a significant portion of the current cost base and we will be driving the company to its sustainable bottom line and cash-flow breakeven."

In addition, the company raised its 2006 revenue guidance to 50% growth, up from its previous estimates that revenue would be flat with last year's sales of $37.2 million. As of March 31, the company had cash and marketable securities of $47.3 million, which equates to roughly $3.64 a share.

While Avici believes the March quarter's strength will likely continue, it lacks the visibility to provide quarterly sales forecasts. Prudential Equity Group analyst Inder Singh says after the strong first quarter the sales guidance implies quarterly revenues for the rest of the year will be below the March quarter. Because of this volatility, Singh maintained a stock rating of Underweight.

Singh wrote in a note Thursday that "the core router market represents one of the more attractive growth areas in the communications equipment space. We remain concerned, however, by the competitive pressures faced by Avici as it works to compete against Cisco Systems (CSCO3) and Juniper Networks (JNPR4) both of which are substantially larger and better capitalized than Avici. We believe our 'domino theory' of industry consolidation could eventually play out to the benefit of the company, though the uncertain fundamental outlook still warrants a conservative outlook, in our opinion." In addition, Singh wrote that if the economy turns downward, this would inhibit companies from spending on new technology.

A second outsize gain came this week from GreenMan Technologies (GRN5), another small cap. And we mean small. These folks have a market capitalization of $8.1 million, and, this week the stock, which bottomed out in mid-January at 15 cents a share, climbed to 45 cents, a price it hasn't seen in 10 months.

Why the jump? The gains came after GreenMan boosted the credibility of its restructuring strategy with investors by naming a new chief executive officer. And he boosted his credibility by buying stock in the company. As of Thursday's close, the tire recycler was up 31% this week to 42 cents.
GreenMan is in the business of solving two very pressing environmental problems, waste removal and alternative energy sources. The Lynnfield, Mass., company takes 20 million of the 300 million auto tires discarded every year and turns them into fuel and a highly desirable building material. According to Chuck Coppa, GreenMan's chief financial officer, each tire contains 2.5 gallons of petroleum. Because it burns hotter and cleaner than coal, with less sulfur, toxic emissions are cut by 60%, says Coppa. And because it costs 15% to 25% less than coal, it provides an alternative fuel for cement kilns, paper mills and utilities.

It has been far from a smooth road for the company, however. After a series of disastrous years, GreenMan on Monday appointed board member Lyle Jensen, 54, as CEO and president, succeeding Robert Davis. According to a written statement from GreenMan's chairman, Maury Needham, Jensen was one of the company's "toughest critics with regards to balance-sheet management and multisite operational checks and balances." Previously, Jensen had been the chief operating officer of Auto Life Acquisition, which sells aftermarket automotive-fluid-maintenance equipment.

Jensen said, in a written statement, that he is ready to "accelerate" efforts to increase shareholder value. And he literally put his money where his mouth is. On Tuesday, Jensen agreed to buy 500,000 shares of unregistered common stock, valued at $140,000. In addition, outside director Nicholas DeBenedictis agreed to convert approximately $76,000 of short-term debt and accrued interest into about 273,000 shares of unregistered common stock.

CFO Coppa said this is better for the company than buying on the open market, because Jensen bought the shares directly from the company, giving it a needed cash infusion. In addition, the restricted status of the shares means he has to hold onto them for at least a year.

While the majority of the recycled tires goes to the fuel market, GreenMan also chops a significant amount into one-inch chips and smaller pieces called crumb rubber. The potential uses for crumb rubber have increased over the past few years. Currently, crumb rubber is used as a layer under artificial turf on athletic fields. The chips can also be molded into safety mats for playgrounds and a material used by civil engineers in lieu of stones on road embankment and drainage projects.

While it's in a decentralized market with a lot of small players, the company has serious financial issues. For the year ended Sept. 30, GreenMan posted a net loss of $15.2 million, vs. $2.6 million in fiscal 2004. However, about 75% of the loss comes from charges related to selling a plant in Tennessee and discontinued operations in Tennessee and Georgia. After all the one-time charges the loss was $2.8 million. Sales increased 16% to $22.1 million.

As of Sept. 30, the company had $256,492 in cash and a working capital deficiency of $8.7 million. Considering it lost money for the past 12 consecutive quarters and needs additional working capital, there are doubts about the company's ability to continue as a going concern. It's also under threat of delisting for filing its annual report late and having less than $4 million in shareholder equity. On the first issue, the annual report was filed on Thursday.

On the second issue, CFO Coppa says summer is the busiest time of the year and "we believe we can be cash flow positive in the second half of the year."

Obviously, GreenMan is a very risky play and those considering investing in it should tread cautiously with just a small part of their portfolio. Still, considering insiders own 32% of the company, the new CEO taking a stake, and the growth industry it's in, there could be significant upside potential if the company does turn itself around.

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24.04.2006, 12:03

www.streetinvesting.com: Market Notification for TTM Resources Inc.

Apr 24, 2006 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- Streetinvesting.com is the acclaimed online financial newsletter with a distinguished aggressive research division. We have initiated this Market Notification for TTM Resources Inc. (TSX VENTURE:TTQ) after they announced the outright purchase of its two main properties.

The Molygold Property is located in Lillooet Mining District, is comprised of 17,475 hectares and will be the subject of a major exploration program this spring. The Deeker Property is located in the Liard Mining Division in North West B.C. and is comprised of 17,754 hectares. The Deeker property will also be subject to an exploration program later this summer.
Both properties were under option by TTM and were subject to cash payments, share issuance, and work program commitments over the next five years. By issuing $122,500 and 1.8 million shares, the Company now owns the properties and is able to plan its programs and proceed at a pace dictated by the Company.

This transaction is subject to regulatory approval which is being sought. The Company anticipates commencing its work program on the Molygold property in the next two weeks and we will keep the shareholders apprised of our progress and plans as they develop.

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24.04.2006, 12:08

www.streetinvesting.com: Begins Research On Powertech Industries Inc.

Apr 24, 2006 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- Streetinvesting.com has commenced research on Powertech Industries Inc. (TSX-V:PWE.H) after the Company's share price shot-up another 17.33% Thursday, securing a new 52 week high of $1.76 come market closure

Thursday's market activity followed in tune with the month's overall success and further elevated the sentiment of investors.
Although the Company had yet to issue a formal announcement on their website, our team of researchers feels that this continued success can be attributed to news of a proposed acquisition of the assets of Denver Uranium Company, LLC and the completion of two important private placements.

In light of this most recent development, as well as the impressive market performance exhibited by the company in the past month, investors have seen returns in excess of 50%, we have decided to take a closer look at Powertech Industries Inc., its plans for the future, and what it might be able to offer for its shareholders in the near future.

In the past, Powertech Industries Inc. marketed and sold radial pulsed combustion boilers, water heaters, and steam generators through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Gasmaster Industries Inc. The Company's principal activity was developing and marketing the Pulse Combustor Boiler and it sought opportunities to raise additional financing in which to develop and market its technologies. Lately, however, rumors have been circulating that the Company has been looking to expand its horizons. And, more specifically, enter into operations involving the current red hot commodity which is uranium.

As we have mentioned in previous articles, uranium is an increasingly sought after commodity at the moment. This, in turn, has resulted in incredibly bullish prices right now. In fact, as of April 17, U3O8 was trading at an impressive $41.00 US an ounce. This represents an over 400% price increase since the $8.00 the element was at going for in 2000 and analysts are only predicting the price of Uranium to climb even higher as supply continues to outstrip demand.

On the 12th of April, Powertech Industries Inc. was pleased to announce an update on a change of business, as well as the proposed acquisition of the assets of Denver Uranium Company, LLC. This included, specifically, the Dewey-Burdock uranium property, and a resultant change of business to mineral exploration/development. At this point in time, the business change has been conditionally accepted by the TSX Venture Exchange. The company also stated that upon closing that day, the Company would issue 8,000,000 shares to Denver Uranium to acquire the assets.

In addition to this piece of news, the purchase from Energy Metals Corporation of a 100% interest in a 2300 acre property situated in the same area as the Dewey-Burdock in exchange for 1,000,000 common shares and 1,250,000 warrants of the Company was given the go ahead. In this exchange, each warrant would entitle the holder to acquire one additional common share for one year at a price of $1.00 per share.

Furthermore, the Company settled approximately $US 800,000 of debts to be assumed from Denver Uranium and related interest and expenses through the issue of approximately 2,200,000 shares of the Company.

This being said, it should be noted that all matters cannot be concluded until final acceptance is received from the TSX-Venture Exchange. And, final acceptance is subject to completion of a private placement financing of at least $3,000,000 by the Company, Exchange approval of the Company's Filing Statement and shareholder approval of the change of business and certain related matters.

The Company was also pleased to announce that it had entered into an agreement with Pacific International Securities Inc. (the "Agent") to raise up to $10,000,000 by way of a best efforts private placement.

The agreement provides for the placement of up to 10,000,000 units priced at $1.00 per Unit, each Unit consisting of one common share and one-half of one share purchase warrant. Each whole warrant is exercisable into one common share for one year from the closing date at a price of $1.30. The Company has also granted the Agents an over-allotment option exercisable at any time prior to closing for the placement of up to an additional 2,000,000 Units. Pursuant to the terms of the Agreement, Powertech will pay the Agent a commission of 7.0% of the gross proceeds of the offering, in cash and/or Units, at the election of the Agent; a corporate finance fee of $5,000; and will issue the Agent options in a number equal to 9.0% of the Units sold, with each option exercisable into one common share at a price of $1.20 for one year from closing.

The Offering is set to close concurrently with the closing of the Company's acquisition of the assets of Denver Uranium and subsequent re-listing on the TSX Venture Exchange.

The Company then went on to proclaim that net proceeds of the placement will be used to carry out the recommended work program on the Dewey-Burdock Property, permitting of the Property, the purchase of equipment, additional property acquisitions and exploration, administration of the Company's corporate affairs and for general working capital purposes.

However, as one might assume, this private placement is also subject to acceptance for filing by the TSX Venture Exchange.

That being said, Powertech concluded by confirming that its private placements of 350,000 units at $0.80 per unit announced January 23, 2006 and of 100,000 units at $0.80 per unit announced February 22, 2006 had both been completed. These units will be subject to a hold period and restricted from trading until July 15, 2006.

Given this recent rash of corporate development and news, in combination with the Company's success in the marketplace this month, our research team has decided to....

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24.04.2006, 14:26

SOHU.com and Sony BMG Partner for 2006 FIFA World Cup Official Music SOHU.com to Provide Exclusive Wireless and Online Distribution for the Official Music of the World Cup

BEIJING, April 24, 2006 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Sohu.com Inc. (Nasdaq: SOHU), China's leading online media, search and mobile value-added services company, announced today, during a joint press conference, that the Company has entered into a cooperation agreement with Sony BMG, the official music copyright owner of the FIFA World Cup 2006 Germany.
Sohu.com has acquired the wireless and Internet Premier Digital Release rights for the official music of the 2006 FIFIA World Cup from Sony BMG. This includes the official song of the 2006 FIFA World Cup, ''The Time of Our Lives,'' the 2006 FIFA World Cup anthem, ''Celebrate the Day,'' and the Chinese version of the official song of the 2006 FIFA World Cup. During the six month Premier Digital Release period, Sohu.com will be able to exclusively offer a full range of music and video products of the World Cup official music via Ring-Back Tone (RBT), Wireless Application Protocol (WAP), Interactive Voice Response (IVR) and Multimedia Messaging Services (MMS) to Chinese wireless users.

Dr. Charles Zhang, Chairman and CEO of Sohu.com, commented, ''Sohu's acquisition of the Premier Digital Release rights for the FIFA World Cup 2006 from Sony BMG represents another success in Sohu's extensive World Cup marketing campaign. This follows our recent announcement of Sohu's authorization to deliver exclusive online video content of this popular event. We are excited about Sohu's role during the World Cup and we will continue to leverage our proprietary Internet resources, various print media, television, broadcast media, and partner distribution network to enhance our marketing efforts for World Cup wireless content, and in particular, music. Our team is focused on providing Chinese Internet users with the most diversified World Cup content in various forms of text, picture, audio and video delivered via wireless and online capabilities.''

''As a prestigious music producer and distributor around the globe, Sony BMG is committed to delivering high-quality music to music lovers worldwide. The official song and anthem of the 2006 World Cup is one fine example of how music combined with such an important event as the World Cup can help draw an even wider fan base and increase the event's popularity. As such, we are very pleased to be working with Sohu.com as our Internet and wireless partner to jointly develop the digital market for the official music of the World Cup. We selected Sohu.com because of its large user base, unparalleled advantage in World Cup reporting, unique strength in sports marketing and a dedicated management team focused on providing the best content and services to the Chinese community. Together, we will make the official music of the World Cup the premier choice for Chinese mobile phone users,'' said Mr. Swee Wong, Managing Director of Sony BMG China.

As part of the agreement, Sohu.com also acquired the wireless and Internet Premier Digital Release rights of Il Divo's new album and concert in China. Il Divo, the world renowned cosmopolitan quartet of pop/opera crossover singers, has been chosen to perform the official song of the FIFA World Cup 2006.

An official at China Mobile commented, ''We look forward to working more closely with Sohu to jointly promote our efforts in integrated marketing of RBT and WAP services for the World Cup official music. Through our partnership with Sohu, we believe we will be able to bring the best of the World Cup official music to China's broad mobile user population.''

Mr. Yu Gong, Senior Vice President of Wireless Division at Sohu.com, stated, ''During the World Cup, Sohu.com will offer a full spectrum of products including RBT, WAP, IVR and MMS covering news and information, music and entertainment, to provide mobile phone users with comprehensive World Cup services. We have been pleased with the success in our wireless platform and continue to see additional revenue generating opportunities in the horizon. In fact, in the integrated marketing campaign launched by mobile network operators, including China Mobile, Sohu.com will work in cooperation with them in RBT and WAP marketing for the 2006 World Cup. This will even more effectively promote Sohu's World Cup music products.''

About Sohu.com

Sohu.com Inc. (Nasdaq: SOHU) is China's premier online brand and indispensable to the daily life of millions of Chinese who use the portal network for their news, search, e-mail, wireless messaging, instant messaging, browsing, games and shopping. Sohu has built one of the most comprehensive matrices of Chinese language web properties and proprietary search engines, consisting of the mass portal and leading online media destination www.sohu.com ; interactive search engine www.sogou.com ; #1 online alumni club www.chinaren.com ; #1 games information portal www.17173.com ; the top real estate website www.focus.cn ; wireless value-added services provider www.goodfeel.com.cn ; and leading online mapping service provider www.go2map.com . This network of web properties offers vast Sohu user community very broad choices regarding information, entertainment, communication and commerce.

Sohu corporate services consist of brand advertising on its matrix of websites as well as paid listing and bid listing on its in-house developed search directory and engines. Sohu also offers three types of consumer services. Sohu offers wireless value-added services such as news, information, ringtone and picture content sent over mobile phones. The company also operates two massively multi-player online role-playing games as well as a casual game platform, and manages an e-commerce platform. Sohu.com, established by Dr. Charles Zhang, one of China's Internet pioneers, is in its tenth year of operation.

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24.04.2006, 14:50

Graham Corporation Provides Outlook for Fiscal Year 2007; 25% to 30% Growth in Sales for Fiscal 2007 Anticipated; Fourth Quarter 2006 Bookings of $18.6 Million, up 40% from the Prior Year

BATAVIA, N.Y., Apr 24, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Graham Corporation (AMEX: GHM) announced today that it anticipates sales in the range of $69 to $72 million for fiscal year 2007, which ends March 31, 2007. Graham also expects its gross margin for fiscal year 2007 to approximate 28% and selling, general and administrative costs to approximate 17% of sales.
William C. Johnson, Graham's President and CEO, commented, "The success of our efforts to expand our engineering capacity is reflected in the strong level of fourth quarter orders, which were $18.6 million, up 40% over fiscal 2005. Our order-to-ship cycle, which generally runs between six to nine months, provides us with reasonable visibility of potential sales. Likewise, sales by quarter do not necessarily reflect where our business currently is, but rather what our business looked like six to nine months back. We expect fiscal year 2007 sales to reflect, in part, the strength of our bookings during the last two quarters of fiscal year 2006 of $33 million."

Mr. Johnson continued, "The demand for our products continues to be strong. During fiscal 2007, we expect to advance our strategy to geographically diversify our market reach in order to broaden the customer base we serve, specifically in Asia. We continue to grow our engineering capacity, both with automation and through outsourcing aspects of basic project drafting to low cost providers."

Graham plans to release its financial results for its fourth quarter and year ended March 31, 2006 before the opening of the financial markets on June 7, 2006. The release of Graham's financial results will be followed by a teleconference at 10:00 a.m., Eastern Time on Wednesday, June 7, 2006.

ABOUT GRAHAM CORPORATION

With world-renowned engineering expertise in vacuum and heat transfer technology, Graham Corporation is a designer, manufacturer and global supplier of ejectors, pumps, condensers, vacuum systems and heat exchangers. Over the past 70 years, Graham Corporation has built a reputation for top quality, reliable products and high-standards of customer service. Sold either as components or complete system solutions, the principle markets for Graham's equipment are the petrochemical, oil refining and electric power generation industries, including cogeneration and geothermal plants. Graham equipment can be found in diverse applications, such as metal refining, pulp and paper processing, ship-building, water heating, refrigeration, desalination, food processing, drugs, heating, ventilating and air conditioning. Graham's equipment is installed in facilities from North and South America to Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East. More information regarding Graham can be found at its website: www.graham-mfg.com

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24.04.2006, 14:57

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24.04.2006, 15:27

24.04.2006 15:19
US-Börsen ohne wesentliche Veränderungen erwartet
Die US-Futures kündigen knapp vor Beginn des Handels in New York flache bis leicht schwächere Eröffnungsverläufe beim Dow Jones und an der NASDAQ an. Während der NASDAQ-Future mit 1.719,50 Punkten weitgehend unverändert notiert, gibt der S&P-Future um 0,1 Prozent auf 1.315,50 Punkte nach.

Am Montag stehen keine wichtigen Konjunkturdaten zur Veröffentlichung an. Das Augenmerk wird daher wieder auf die laufende Unternehmensberichtssaison gerichtet sein. Dem Markt ist jedoch im Fall des Weiterlaufs der Ölpreisrally bzw des Verharrens auf dem aktuellen sehr hohen Niveau eine voraussichtliche Grenze nach oben gesetzt. So sehen es Experten nur als Frage der Zeit bis die hohen Ölpreise zur Minderung der Gewinne in den Unternehmen führen werden. Zur Zeit gibt der Futurekontrakt für US-Leichtöl jedoch um 0,8 Prozent auf 74,55 Dollar nach. Vergangenen Freitag stieß der Preis im nachbörslichen Handel über die Rekordmarke von 75 Dollar vor.

Der Baumaschinenhersteller Caterpillar erzielte im ersten Quartal einen Nettogewinn von 840 Millionen Dollar bzw 1,20 Dollar je Aktie. Die Erlöse stiegen um 12% auf 8,74 Milliarden Dollar. Die Analystenschätzungen liegen bei einem Gewinn von 1,05 Dollar je Aktie und Erlösen von 8,7 Milliarden Dollar. Für 2006 wurde die ursprüngliche Prognose von 4,65-5 Dollar je Aktie auf 4,85-5,20 Dollar je Aktie angehoben. Caterpillar legen vorbörslich über 2 Prozent auf 79,60 Dollar zu.

Der Büromaschinenhersteller Xerox Corp. erwirtschaftete im ersten Quartal einen Nettogewinn von 200 Millionen Dollar bzw 20 Cents je Aktie.. Die Gesamterlöse fielen um 2% auf 3,7 Milliarden Dollar. Die von Thomson First Call erhobenen durchschnittlichen Analystenschätzungen liegen bei einem Gewinn von 21 Cents und Erlösen von 3,82 Milliarden Dollar. Xerox geben vorbörslich über 4 Prozent auf 40,17 Dollar nach.

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24.04.2006, 15:41

BUYINS.NET: GRSR, IVOT, PMEDE, POGIE, SSWC Have Also Been Added To Naked Short List Today

Apr 24, 2006 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- www.buyins.net, announced today that these select companies have been added to the NASDAQ, AMEX and NYSE naked short threshold list: Legend Investment Corporation (OTC: GRSR), iVoice Technology, Inc. (OTCBB: IVOT), Paradigm Medical Industries, Inc (OTCBB: PMEDE), Paradigm Oil and Gas, Inc. (OTCBB: POGIE), SpeechSwitch, Inc. (OTCBB: SSWC)

Legend Investment Corporation (OTC: GRSR) operates as a holding company that focuses on the area of alternative energies. It primarily engages in the acquisition and development of solar energy companies. Legend Investment was incorporated in 2002 and is based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. In February 2006, Legend Investment entered into a letter of intent to acquire 51% interest in GIrasolar BV, a solar energy product development company in the Netherlands. With 4.68 million shares outstanding and an undisclosed short position, there is a failure to deliver in shares of GRSR.

iVoice Technology, Inc. (OTCBB: IVOT) engages in the development, marketing, and licensing of the interactive voice response line of computerized telephony software. It owns and operates Interactive Voice Response software business. iVoice Technology's product Interactive Voice Response, an application generator, allows connectivity to databases, including Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Fox Pro, DBase, Btrieve, and Paradox, or to standard text files. The company was incorporated in 2004 and is based in Matawan, New Jersey. iVoice Technology, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of iVoice, Inc. With 13.89 million shares outstanding and an undisclosed short position, there is a failure to deliver in shares of IVOT.

Paradigm Medical Industries, Inc. (OTCBB: PMEDE) currently develops, manufactures and markets high-tech, proprietary diagnostic equipment and consumable products for the medical industry. With 52.96 million shares outstanding and an undisclosed short position, there is a failure to deliver in shares of PMEDE.

Paradigm Oil and Gas, Inc. (OTCBB: POGIE) is a junior oil and gas exploration company headquartered in Calgary, Alberta Canada. Its management believes in taking interests in low risk Western Canadian energy projects and developing them jointly with experienced operators maintaining low overheads for the Company. It currently holds interests in the Sawn Lake oil sands project which is on 63 contiguous sections in North Western Alberta and in the Todd Creek and Hillsprings exploration project with options to participate in 7 additional sections. With 35.37 million shares outstanding and an undisclosed short position, there is a failure to deliver in shares of POGIE.

SpeechSwitch, Inc. (OTCBB: SSWC) engages in the design, manufacture, and marketing of telecommunication equipment in the United States. It offers Speech-Enabled Auto Attendant, Name Dialer, and Speech SDK products. The Speech-Enabled Auto Attendant product is designed to engage callers in a natural language dialog and transfer callers to an extension for the party the caller is trying to reach at any time. The Name Dialer product is an automatic phone dialing system that imports contact information for dialing and, in response to the saying by a user of a name included within the imported contact information, places a call for such user to such person. The Speech SDK is a tool for software application developers, which provides the ability to convert common command and control functions to speech commands. The company also offers support services to develop voice-driven applications software. SpeechSwitch, Inc. was incorporated in 2004 and is based in Matawan, New Jersey. SpeechSwitch, Inc. operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of iVoice, Inc. With 13.14 million shares outstanding and an undisclosed short position, there is a failure to deliver in shares of SSWC.

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24.04.2006, 19:01

Industrial Services of America, Inc.
24.04.06 18:40 Uhr

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Industrial Services of America, Inc. Reports Preliminary First Quarter Results

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Apr 24, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Industrial Services of America, Inc. (NASDAQ: IDSA):
-- Net income of $416,526

-- EPS of $0.12 per diluted share

Industrial Services of America, Inc. (NASDAQ: IDSA), a leading provider of logistics management services, equipment and processes for waste, recyclable commodities and other materials, announced preliminary un-audited financial results for the first quarter ending March 31, 2006.

Financial Highlights:

-- Total revenues for the first quarter of 2006 were $14.5 million compared with total revenues for the first quarter year of 2005 of $29.7 million due to the reduction in management fee revenues.

-- Income before income taxes for the first quarter of 2006 was $694,211 compared to $248,482 for the first quarter of 2005.

-- Net income for the first quarter of 2006 was $416,526 (basic and diluted earnings of 12 cents per share) compared with net income of $149,088 (basic and diluted earnings of 4 cents per share) for the first quarter of 2005.

-- EBITDA for the first quarter of 2006 was $1,152,894 compared with EBITDA of $698,318 for the first quarter of 2005.

Industrial Services of America, Inc. Management's Comments

With the release of our earnings for the first quarter of 2006, we are pleased to announce that we have now recorded twelve consecutive profitable quarters. This sustained profitability continues to place us in a stronger financial position, allowing for greater flexibility to adjust to changing economic market conditions. Our goal is to remain dedicated to the recycling, management services, and equipment industry while sustaining steady growth at an acceptable profit, adding to the net worth of the Company, and providing positive returns for our stockholders.

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24.04.2006, 19:12

Silicon Laboratories, Inc.
24.04.06 18:49 Uhr

50,87 USD

-9,53 % [-5,36]
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Silicon Laboratories Reports Strong First Quarter Performance

AUSTIN, Texas, Apr 24, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Silicon Laboratories Inc. (Nasdaq: SLAB), a leader in high-performance, analog-intensive, mixed-signal ICs, today reported four percent sequential growth to $114.5 million for the first quarter of 2006.
Both the broad-based mixed-signal and mobile handset businesses grew sequentially in the first quarter. The broad-based mixed-signal business grew five percent sequentially due in part to solid demand for the ProSLIC(R) subscriber line interface products and mixed-signal microcontrollers (MCUs). ProSLIC revenue increased by 60 percent compared to the first quarter of 2005, benefiting from strength in the VoIP market. The mixed-signal MCU business revenue increased sequentially, and the portfolio expanded to include new, major product families in USB and Embedded Ethernet.

The ramp of the company's FM tuner and continued strong demand in the GSM/GPRS market were responsible for mobile handset revenue growth. The company shipped a record number of RF transceivers and continued to add FM tuner design wins and customers.

The company also reported progress on design activity for the Aero(R) IIe EDGE transceiver, the SiRX(R) satellite set-top box receiver and the oscillator products.

"We are pleased with the healthy demand for our products and the progress we have made preparing our recently launched products for mass production," said Necip Sayiner, president and CEO of Silicon Laboratories. "We are focused on product execution and on winning new market and customer opportunities to establish a solid foundation for continued growth."

Financial Highlights

GAAP operating income for the first quarter was $11.0 million. Non-GAAP operating income for the first quarter was $20.8 million or 18.2 percent of revenue. GAAP net income for the first quarter was $11.1 million, or 19 cents per fully diluted share. Non-GAAP net income per fully diluted share, excluding pro-forma charges was 33 cents. The reconciling charges are set forth in the reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP financial measures table included below. The company increased cash and short-term investments by approximately $43 million to $407 million at quarter end.

For the second quarter of 2006, the company anticipates revenue of $116 to $120 million.

About Silicon Laboratories Inc.

Silicon Laboratories Inc. is a leading designer of high-performance, analog-intensive, mixed-signal integrated circuits (ICs) for a broad range of applications. Silicon Laboratories' diverse portfolio of highly integrated, patented solutions is developed by a world-class engineering team with decades of cumulative expertise in cutting-edge mixed-signal design. The company has design, engineering, marketing, sales and applications offices throughout North America, Europe and Asia. For more information about Silicon Laboratories please visit www.silabs.com.

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24.04.2006, 19:21

Ballard Power Systems, Inc. - Common Shares
24.04.06 19:01 Uhr

12,02 USD

+17,15 % [+1,76]
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US Financial Network: Power Air Commences Demonstrations to Potential Partners and FuelCell Energy Taps Power Industry Veteran Bruce Ludemann

Apr 24, 2006 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- City of Industry, CA - Fuel Cell industry news provided by Financial News USA (OTC: FNWU) Power Air Corporation (OTC BB: PWAC) recently announced that it has commenced its demonstration program to potential OEM and fuel partners. Power Air hosted several potential partners at its Livermore, California head office to demonstrate the product capabilities and the commercial opportunity of its exclusive Zinc Air Fuel Cell (ZAFC) technology. Ballard Power Systems (Nasdaq: BLDP) will hold a conference call to discuss its first quarter operating and financial results on Wednesday, April 26, 2006 at 7:00 a.m. PST (10:00 a.m. EST). Access to the call may be obtained by calling the operator at 416-644-3415 before the scheduled start time. The audio web cast can be accessed on Ballard's web site at www.ballard.com.
FuelCell Energy, Inc. (Nasdaq: FCEL), a leading manufacturer of efficient, ultra-clean power generation plants for commercial and industrial customers, recently announced that Bruce A. Ludemann has been named Senior Vice President for Sales and Marketing with responsibility for the company's business development activities across all its target markets in North America, Asia and Europe. Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. (ECD Ovonics) (Nasdaq: ENER) announced recently that the underwriters of its public offering of 7,000,000 shares of common stock, completed on March 7, 2006, have exercised their over-allotment option in full and purchased an additional 1,050,000 shares of ECD common stock.

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24.04.2006, 19:29

Travelzoo Inc
24.04.06 19:10 Uhr

51,30 USD

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NASDAQ: TZOO) Travelzoo Inc (the "Company" or "Travelzoo") is an Internet media company that publishes travel offers from hundreds of travel companies. As the Internet is becoming consumers' preferred medium to search for travel offers, we provide airlines, hotels, cruise lines, vacation packagers, and other travel companies with a fast, flexible, and cost-effective way to reach millions of users.

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24.04.2006, 19:54

Ivanhoe Energy, Inc.
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Sirius Satellite Radio

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APPLE

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25.04.2006, 15:01

Wall Street News Alert: Breaking Market News for Tuesday! April 25, 2006

Weston, FLA., Apr 25, 2006 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- Wall Street News Alert's "stocks to watch" this morning are: Lyric Jeans, Inc. (OTC: LYJN), Verizon Communications Corp. (NYSE: VZ), NewMarket Technology Inc. (OTCBB: NMKT), Celgene Corporation (NASDAQ: CELG) and National Semiconductor Corporation (NYSE: NSM).
Continuing news coming out of Lyric Jeans, Inc. (OTC: LYJN) should hold the attention of aggressive investors and day traders this morning! Yesterday after the stock markets closed, the company issued a press release announcing the addition of film industry heavy hitter Dan Grodnick to its Board of Directors.

News of Lyric's new addition and nearing of the company's Fall launch should excite investors! The former CEO of National Lampoon and Executive Producer of the highly anticipated feature "Bobby" starring Lindsay Lohan, Sharon Stone, Elijah Wood, Demi Moore, Anthony Hopkins, Heather Graham and William H. Macy has been tapped by Lyric Jeans to consult on product placement in feature films and television.

"It's an honor to have an industry veteran such as Dan on our board. With over 40 movies and TV shows under his belt, his experience and contacts for product placement play a very important role in the launch of our line which is scheduled to debut in Fall 2006," said Hanna Rochelle Schmieder, President of Lyric Jeans.

"Now more than ever, the entertainment business is integrating products into its content. Lyric Jeans make an extremely visual statement and offer an ideal co-branding opportunity to filmmakers," said Dan Grodnick.

Investors should continue to watch the progress of Lyric Jeans! Interest in premium denim continues to grow and shows no sign of waning. According to research firm NPD Group, denim sales reached $15.26 Billion in 2005. Jeans priced $80 and up rose 27.7% to $335.4 million.

Wall Street News Alert is continuing to place Aggressive Investors on alert to monitor the progress of Lyric Jeans! Last week, the company announced an alliance with manufacturing giant American Garment Sewing (AGS) for the production of its denim line scheduled for debut in Fall 2006. The prior week, the company announced that it hired denim industry veteran Sandy Cohen as a consultant. With over 30 years experience in retail, product development and wholesale, Cohen is currently Director of Retail for Lucky Brand Blue Jeans and also serves as a product development consultant for Roots Canada and brand manager for Andy Roddick Style. Also this month, Lyric signed a deal with Warner/Chappell Music, Warner Music Group Corp.'s global music publishing company. Under the agreement, Lyric Jeans will have access to select approved songs from Warner/Chappell Music's award-winning catalog. In addition to that news, on April 4th the company announced hiring celebrity stylist and costume designer Gamila Fakhry as Vice President of Product Development & Creative Direction. This was a big "catch" for the company, as Fakhry has been commissioned by artists such as Madonna for the Blonde Ambition Tour, Janet Jackson, Heart, Kiss, David Lee Roth, The Pointer Sisters, Survivor, Donna Summer and Aerosmith to create custom wardrobe for music tours and videos. She has also served as a designer for the MTV Music Video Awards, The American Music Awards and VH-1 Women in Rock. Fakhry also has numerous television and film credits as a stylist and costumer.

The launch of Lyric Jeans' new product line into the premium denim industry, which over the last few years, has exploded and now accounts for 5% of the $12 Billion retail consumer market, appears to be at hand!

Lyric Jeans is the innovator and manufacturer of premium denim wear characterized by a cutting-edge design strategy driven by music and song lyrics. Through the unique fusion of fashion and music, Lyric Jeans utilizes titles from all genres of music as inspiration for the brand, thereby appealing to a cross-section of various tastes and interests and enabling it to market its products on a worldwide platform. The company's strength is in its relationships with the music industry and its ability to access the Hollywood community, tastemakers and trend-setters. Lyric Jeans plans to have showrooms in South Beach, Florida and Los Angeles, California.

Prior to the latest press release, the stock closed yesterday at Forty Five cents a share.

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25.04.2006, 15:03

Verizon Communications Corp. (NYSE: VZ) down 0.6% on 6.4 million shares traded.

Verizon Communications Inc. is one of the leaders in delivering broadband and other communication innovations to wireline and wireless customers. Verizon Information Services (VIS), a division of Verizon Communications, is the nation's most advanced provider of yellow pages and related shopping information.

Verizon Information Services President and newly appointed Yellow Pages Association (YPA) Chairwoman Kathy Harless recently addressed Verizon's independent market strategy and the incumbent vs. independent debate during her opening remarks at YPA's annual conference in Orlando.

NewMarket Technology Inc. (OTCBB: NMKT) up 6.6% on 5.2 million shares traded NewMarket Technology Inc. is a Systems Innovation Company. NewMarket Technology Inc. recently released a statement to investors from CEO Philip Verges providing an update regarding recently announced strategic initiatives.

Celgene Corporation (NASDAQ: CELG) up 5.2% on 5 million shares traded Celgene Corporation is an integrated global biopharmaceutical company engaged primarily in the discovery, development and commercialization of novel therapies for the treatment of cancer and inflammatory diseases through gene and protein regulation.

In recent news, Celgene Corporation announced the election of Rodman L. Drake to the Company's Board of Directors. Mr. Drake is an experienced corporate director and former CEO with more than 30 years of diverse consulting and executive management experience. He will serve as a member of the Nominating and Audit Committees of the Celgene Board of Directors.

Mr. Drake has spent most of his career in executive level positions such as Co-Chairman of KMR Power Company, a developer of independent power projects internationally, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Cresap McCormick and Paget, a leading international management consulting firm, and President of The Mandrake Group, a consulting firm specializing in strategy and organizational design.

National Semiconductor Corporation (NYSE: NSM) up 1.3% on 4.3 million shares traded.

National Semiconductor creates high-value analog devices and subsystems. National Semiconductor Corporation recently announced it has expanded its LMH(R) high-speed amplifier portfolio with two 16 x 8 analog crosspoint switches, the industry's fastest switches for high-resolution professional, broadcast and industrial video applications.

Commentary: "Investors faced another session with no new government data to give a hint about the economy's health. However, this week brings significant readings of new home sales, jobless claims, labor costs and GDP growth. Bernanke is also scheduled to speak before the Joint Economic Committee Thursday," Stated Sonja Rudd in Wall Street News Alert's daily commentary continued at: http://www.WallStreetNewsAlert.com.

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25.04.2006, 15:06

Market Pulse Announces Its AM Stock Picks for Tuesday, April 25, 2006: QCOM, PKCY, INTC, GM

ATLANTA, Apr 25, 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:
Qualcomm Inc. (Nasdaq: QCOM): Market Outperform

Park City Group Inc. (OTCBB: PKCY): Attractive

Intel Corp. (Nasdaq: INTC): Bearish

General Motors Corp. (NYSE:GM): Bearish

This analysis is done from a technical and fundamental perspective.

After The Bell Market Commentary

According to Bernard Schmitt, "On Monday, the markets closed lower on a weakening U.S. dollar and a mixed batch of earnings reports. Cautious investors cashed in on last week's gains. A barrel of light crude fell $1.84 to settle at $73.33. The Dow Jones industrial average closed down 11.13, or 0.1 percent, to 11,336.32. The Nasdaq composite index fell 9.48, or 0.4 percent, to 2,333.38. The Standard & Poor's 500 index dropped 3.17, or 0.24 percent, to 1,308.11. The Russell 2000 index fell 5.98, or 0.77 percent, to 766.14."

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25.04.2006, 15:09

25.04.2006 14:55
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25.04.2006, 15:14

25.04.2006 15:02
Aktien NYSE/NASDAQ Ausblick: Gewinne - Gute Zahlen von DuPont, AT&T, US Steel
Die US-Börsen dürften am Dienstag voraussichtlich mit Gewinnen in den Handel starten. Einige sehr gute Quartalsbilanzen gäben Auftrieb, sagten Händler. Kurz nach Börsenstart wird es zudem noch Konjunkturdaten geben. Um 16.00 Uhr werden die Daten zum Verbrauchervertrauen für den Monat April veröffentlicht.

Der Future auf den S&P-500-Index <INX.IND> stieg gegen 14.45 Uhr um 1,90 Punkte auf 1.316,40 Zähler. Am Montag hatte der marktbreite S&P-500-Index 0,24 Prozent auf 1.308,11 Zähler eingebüßt. Der Future auf den NASDAQ-100-Index <NDX.X.IND> <NDX.X.NQI> legte um 1,75 Punkte auf 1.723,25 Zähler zu. Am Montag hatte er 0,15 Prozent auf 1.706,44 Punkte verloren.

Die Aktie von DuPont <DD.NYS> <DU7.FSE> legte im vorbörslichen Handel 0,70 Prozent auf 44,85 Dollar zu. Der US-amerikanische Chemiekonzern hat nach Quartalszahlen seine Jahresprognose angehoben. Der Umsatz stieg zum Jahresauftakt um zwei Prozent auf 7,4 Milliarden Dollar, verfehlte damit allerdings die durchschnittliche Analystenerwartung von 7,69 Milliarden Dollar.

AT&T <T.NYS> <ATT.ETR> rückten vorbörslich 1,45 Prozent auf 25,90 Dollar vor, nachdem der Telekommunikationskonzern im ersten Quartal des laufenden Geschäftsjahres einen über den Analystenprognosen liegenden Gewinn auswies. Auch die Umsätze steigerte AT&T deutlich.

United States Steel <X.NYS> <USX1.FSE> (Nachrichten) verteuerten sich vor Börsenstart um 2,44 Prozent auf 70,15 Dollar. Der größte US-Stahlhersteller hat Quartalszahlen vorgelegt und sowohl bei Umsatz als auch Gewinn die Markterwartungen deutlich übertroffen.

Unter den NASDAQ-Werten dürften Sun Microsystems <SUNW.NAS> <SSY.FSE> (Nachrichten/Aktienkurs) im Fokus stehen. Scott McNealy, der Chef und Mitbegründer des US-Computerspezialisten, hat am Montag sein Amt an den geschäftsführenden Vorstand Jonathan Schwartz abgegeben. Bereits in der vergangenen Woche war in Medienberichten auf einen rigorosen Stellenabbau nach einem möglichen Führungswechsel spekuliert worden. Vorbörsliche machte die Aktie einen Kurssprung um 5,42 Prozent auf 5,25 Dollar nach oben./ck/dr

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25.04.2006, 15:17

Berkshire Hills Bancorp Reports Net Income up 48% in First Quarter; Strong First Quarter Loan and Deposit Growth; Opening of Three New York Branches Planned in 2nd Quarter and Two in 4th Quarter; Dividend Declared

PITTSFIELD, Mass., Apr 25, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Berkshire Hills Bancorp, Inc. (the "Company") (NASDAQ: BHLB), the holding company for Berkshire Bank (the "Bank"), today reported a 48% increase in first quarter net income to $4.82 million in 2006, compared to $3.25 million in 2005. First quarter core income increased by 51% to $4.49 million from $2.97 million in the prior year. Earnings growth reflected the benefit of the acquisition of Woronoco Bancorp in June 2005, together with the benefit of organic growth. First quarter earnings per diluted share totaled $0.55 in 2006, compared to $0.57 a year ago. Core earnings per share were $0.51 in the first quarter of 2006, compared to $0.52 in the first quarter of 2005. Earnings per share did not reflect the growth in total net income, primarily due to the issuance of shares for the Woronoco acquisition.
First quarter financial highlights include:

-- 23% annualized growth in total deposits

-- 11% annualized growth in core deposits

-- 13% annualized growth in total commercial loans

-- 9% annualized growth in total loans

-- 5% linked quarter growth in fee income

Michael P. Daly, President and Chief Executive Officer, stated, "We made significant progress in the execution of our expansion plan during the first quarter. Despite challenging market conditions, we met our earnings expectations due to the benefits of our organic growth. This growth mostly offset a tighter net interest margin reflecting less favorable deposit market conditions. Our asset quality measures remain strong."

Mr. Daly continued, "We are nearing completion of three new branches which are expected to open in our New York Region in the second quarter. We established our Pioneer Valley Regional Headquarters and continued to expand sources for our indirect automobile loan program. We also named a new director from the Albany area, and we announced a 300,000 share stock repurchase program. We are active on all fronts that we have identified as key components of our plan for strategic growth as we evolve into a regional bank."

DIVIDEND DECLARED

The Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.14 per share, payable on May 19, 2006, to stockholders of record at the close of business on May 5, 2006.

NEW YORK REGION EXPANSION

During the second quarter, the Bank expects to open three full-service branches to be located in the towns of Delmar, East Greenbush, and Guilderland. Announcements will be forthcoming in the near future for the opening date of each branch. The Bank has also filed applications for regulatory approvals to open two branches in the towns of Halfmoon and Colonie. These five branches will bring to eight the total number of full-service branches in the Bank's New York Region, and will increase the size of the Bank's total branch network to 29 offices from the 24 offices the Bank had at the beginning of this year.

FINANCIAL CONDITION

Total assets were $2.06 billion at quarter-end, up slightly from $2.04 billion at the beginning of the quarter. Total loans increased by $32 million, growing at a 9% annualized rate, to $1.45 billion. While most categories of loans increased, growth was strongest in the Bank's primary target category of commercial real estate, which increased at a 25% annualized rate during the quarter due to the contribution of new leadership teams in our New York and Pioneer Valley regions.

During the first quarter, the 23% annualized increase in total deposits resulted from growth in money market and time accounts, which had the highest demand in the current rising interest rate environment. The annualized rate of deposit growth was 35% in the Pioneer Valley region, 258% in the New York region, and 9% in the Berkshire County region. In addition to funding loan growth, these proceeds were used to replace borrowings, which are the highest cost funding source. Deposits increased by $79 million to $1.45 billion, while borrowings decreased by $61 million to $352 million.

Asset quality remained favorable during the most recent quarter, with annualized net charge-offs measuring 0.06% of average loans and quarter-end nonperforming assets measuring 0.04% of total assets

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25.04.2006, 15:19

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26.04.2006, 14:44

Bell2Bell.com: Stocks to Watch: MTNA, PKCY, CDNC

SARASOTA, Fla., Apr 26, 2006 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- Stocks to watch for today are - Material Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: MTNA), Park City Group, Inc (OTCBB: PKCY), Cardinal Communications, Inc (OTCBB: CDNC):

Investors, continue to follow Material Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: MTNA), a company engaged in the research and development of metal fatigue detection, measurement and monitoring technologies. Tuesday, after the bell, the company announced that its proprietary Fatigue Fuse will be applied to a prototype portable bridge that will be tested at the US Army's Aberdeen Proving Grounds in Maryland. The Fatigue Fuse measures the fraction of fatigue life of a structure that is used up, the company said.

Material Technologies said it was invited to provide its Fatigue Fuses which is intended to evaluate the high strength aluminum alloy bridge's capability to withstand relatively few but severe repeated load cycles, such as military tank crossings.

MTNA is currently trading at around 27 cents a share.

Other stocks to watch:

Park City Group, Inc. (OTCBB: PKCY) announced Tuesday that the company has signed a license agreement for Oracle Corporation (Nasdaq: ORCL)to utilize its patented technology in its applications.

PKCY closed Tuesday at $0.054.

Cardinal Communications, Inc. (OTCBB: CDNC) announced Tuesday that the company will has appointed four additional members to its Board of Directors: Joseph M. Durnford, Robert T. Hale, Robert R. Searls, and Kerry D. Briggs.

CDNC closed Tuesday at $0.0209.

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26.04.2006, 14:49

Bell2Bell.com: Stocks to Watch: PFNC, WWAT, GOAM

SARASOTA, Fla., Apr 26, 2006 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- Stocks to watch for today are - ParaFin Corporation (OTCBB: PFNC), WorldWater & Power Corp (OTCBB: WWAT), GoAmerica, Inc. (Nasdaq: GOAM):

Investors, have a look at ParaFin Corporation (OTCBB: PFNC)

After the closing bell on Tuesday, ParaFin issued a press release announcing that company President, Sidney B. Fowlds, executed a Letter of Intent on Friday, April 21st with International Project Finance and Investment Corporation, on behalf of Oy Coral Marine Management LTD, to acquire of 12.2 Million Metric Tons, or 89,426,000 barrels of REBCO Crude Oil for delivery over the next twelve months in exchange for 536,000 Series "A" 8% Convertible Preferred shares at $10,000 per share. The company said ParaFin has the rights to retain $5.00 per barrel, before commissions, of Rebco Crude sold by ParaFin set forth in the Letter of Intent.

ParaFin said that Agreements and Contracts as indicated in the LOI are expected to be finalized and executed by April 28, 2006.

Shares of ParaFin Corporation (OTCBB: PFNC) are currently trading at around $0.30.

Other stocks to watch:

WorldWater & Power Corp. (OTCBB: WWAT) announced Tuesday that the company has signed a $295,301 contract for the installation of photovoltaic panel array on the roof of the Voorhees Middle School in New Jersey.

WWAT closed Tuesday at $ $0.44.

GoAmerica, Inc. (Nasdaq: GOAM) announced Tuesday that the company's i711.com(TM) service has been chosen as the exclusive IP-based relay service for Nordia's California Relay Services contract.

GOAM closed Tuesday's regular trading session at $4.60.

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26.04.2006, 15:06

ConocoPhillips Reports First-Quarter Net Income of $3.3 Billion or $2.34 Per Diluted Share; Effectively reinvested 141 percent of net income

HOUSTON, Apr 26, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP):

Earnings at a glance

First Quarter

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2006 2005

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Income from continuing

operations $3,291 million 2,923 million

Loss from discontinued

operations $ - (11)

Net income $3,291 2,912

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Diluted income per share

Income from continuing

operations(a) $ 2.34 2.06

Net income(a) $ 2.34 2.05

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Revenues $ 47.9 billion 38.9 billion

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(a) Per-share amounts in all periods reflect the impact of a 2-for-1

stock split on June 1, 2005.

ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP) today reported first-quarter net income of $3,291 million, or $2.34 per share, compared to $2,912 million, or $2.05 per share, for the same quarter in 2005. Total revenues were $47.9 billion, versus $38.9 billion a year ago. During the quarter, the company reinvested 141 percent of its net income into the development of oil and gas resources and its global refining business, excluding the acquisition of Burlington Resources.

"We ended the quarter by successfully completing the acquisition of Burlington Resources and are pleased with the progress toward integrating the combined companies," said Jim Mulva, chairman and chief executive officer. "This transaction establishes ConocoPhillips as the leading natural gas producer in North America, with a portfolio comprised mainly of high-quality, long-life natural gas reserves.

"In addition, we finalized the acquisition of the Wilhelmshaven, Germany, refinery, in line with our strategy to expand our global refining presence. We also advanced plans to upgrade the refinery to allow it to process higher sulfur crude oil into an array of more valuable light-end products.

"With respect to our upstream operating performance, we produced 1.93 million BOE per day, including 1.61 million BOE per day from our Exploration and Production segment and an estimated 0.32 million BOE per day from our LUKOIL Investment segment. E&P production was negatively impacted by unscheduled production shutdowns. These operating results do not reflect the acquisition of Burlington Resources, which was completed at the close of business on March 31.

"In our downstream business, our worldwide refining crude oil capacity utilization rate was 85 percent. We experienced significant unplanned downtime and heavy refining turnaround activity, due in part to turnarounds we delayed in response to the 2005 hurricanes.

"We ended the quarter with debt of $32.2 billion and a debt-to-capital ratio of 30 percent, due to the acquisition of Burlington Resources. Cash at the end of the quarter was $3.0 billion. During the quarter, we generated $4.8 billion in cash from operations; funded $4.6 billion in capital projects, investments and loans to affiliates, excluding the acquisition of Burlington Resources; and paid $496 million in dividends, which reflects a 16 percent increase to 36 cents per share."

The results for ConocoPhillips' business segments follow.

Exploration & Production (E&P)

First-quarter financial results: E&P net income was $2,553 million, up from $2,426 million in the fourth quarter of 2005 and $1,787 million in the first quarter of 2005. The increase from the fourth quarter of 2005 primarily was due to the fourth-quarter negative impact of mark-to-market valuation of certain natural gas contracts in the United Kingdom and lower exploration expenses in the first quarter. These improvements were partially offset by lower crude oil and natural gas sales volumes, as a result of the first quarter being shorter than the fourth quarter by two days, as well as the timing of liftings. The impact of higher realized crude oil prices was offset by lower natural gas prices. Improved results from the first quarter of 2005 primarily were due to higher realized prices and lower dry hole exploration expenses. These improvements were partially offset by gains on asset sales recognized in the prior year, higher operating expenses, and higher depreciation, depletion and amortization.

ConocoPhillips' E&P daily production, including Canadian Syncrude and excluding LUKOIL, averaged 1.61 million barrels of oil equivalent (BOE) per day, which is improved from 1.59 million BOE per day in the previous quarter and 1.60 million BOE per day in the first quarter of 2005. Compared with the previous quarter, increased production from the Timor Sea, Venezuela and the U.S. Lower 48 was partially offset by an unscheduled shutdown at Prudhoe Bay, as well as lower volumes from Canada, Vietnam and Indonesia. Results in the first quarter do not include Libyan production volumes, which the company began lifting in April. In addition, the Burlington Resources acquisition did not impact first-quarter operating statistics.

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26.04.2006, 15:19

BUYINS.NET: ATPL, LPTH, PDRT, PMED, SOIGF, AGCCQ Have Been Added To Naked Short List Today

Apr 26, 2006 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- www.buyins.net, announced today that these select companies have been added to the NASDAQ, AMEX and NYSE naked short threshold list: Atlantis Plastics, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATPL), LightPath Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: LPTH), Particle Drilling Technologies, Inc (NASDAQ: PDRT), Paradigm Medical Industries, Inc. (OTCBB: PMED), Strata Oil & Gas Inc (OTCBB: SOIGF), Anchor Glass Container Corporation (OTC: AGCCQ).

Atlantis Plastics, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATPL) manufactures specialty plastic films, and custom molded and extruded plastic products in the United States. The company operates in three segments: Plastic Films, Injection Molding, and Profile Extrusion. The Plastic Films segment comprises three divisions: Stretch Films that produces multilayer plastic films used to cover, package, and protect products for storage and transportation applications; Custom Films, which produces customized monolayer and multilayer specialty plastic films used as a substrate in multilayer laminates in foam padding for carpet, automotive, and medical applications, as well as industrial and protective packaging; and Institutional Products that convert custom films into disposable products, such as table covers, gloves, and aprons, which are used primarily in institutional food service. The Injection Molding segment produces custom thermoplastic components for small and large appliances, including refrigerators, air conditioners, dehumidifiers, and dishwashers. It also manufactures products for the automotive and building products markets. In addition, this segment manufactures a proprietary line of cedar replica building panels for siding applications in residential and commercial construction markets. The Profile Extrusion segment manufactures custom extruded plastic products primarily for use in consumer and commercial products, including recreational vehicles, mobile homes, residential doors and windows, office furniture, and appliances. The company sells its products to distributors through its direct sales organization. Atlantis Plastics was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. With 8.26 million shares outstanding and 104,978 shares declared short as of March 2006, there is a failure to deliver in shares of ATPL.

LightPath Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: LPTH) engages in the design, development, manufacture, and distribution of optical components and assemblies in the United States and internationally. It offers precision molded glass aspheric optics, isolators, fiber-optic collimators, GRADIUM glass lenses, and other optical materials used to produce products that manipulate light. The company's products are used in various applications, including defense products, medical devices, barcode scanners, optical data storage, hybrid fiber coax, machine vision, and sensors. It offers its products to test and measurement, medical devices, military, industrial, communications, and optoelectronics markets. The company sells its products through its sales force and distributors. LightPath Technologies was formed in 1985 and is headquartered in Orlando, Florida. With 3.78 million shares outstanding and 118,408 shares declared short as of March 2006, there is a failure to deliver in shares of LPTH.

Particle Drilling Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: PDRT) a development stage company, engages in the development of proprietary drilling system technology. Its technology is designed to increase the rate-of-penetration in the drilling process, particularly in hard rock drilling environments. This system is designed to entrain, circulate, and recover shot in the mud system without allowing the shot to circulate through the rig pumps. The company was founded in 2002 and is based in Houston, Texas. With 24.65 million shares outstanding and 409,192 shares declared short as of March 2006, there is a failure to deliver in shares of PDRT.

Paradigm Medical Industries, Inc. (OTCBB: PMED) currently develops, manufactures and markets high-tech, proprietary diagnostic equipment and consumable products for the medical industry. With 160.96 million shares outstanding and an undisclosed short position, there is a failure to deliver in shares of PMED.

Strata Oil & Gas Inc. (OTCBB: SOIGF) is a junior petroleum exploration company, with its head office located in Calgary, Alberta. Says president Manny Dhinsa, "Our goal is to provide exceptional shareholder returns in a rising petroleum market, and our focus is to provide greater exposure to petroleum prices by maximizing our in-place resource per common share. Remaining centered exclusively in North America as a means to minimize risk, our emphasis is on full-cycle exploration." With 11.65 million shares outstanding and an undisclosed short position, there is a failure to deliver in shares of SOIGF.

Anchor Glass Container Corporation (OTC: AGCCQ) engages in the manufacture and sale of glass containers in the United States. Its product line includes flint, amber, green, and other colored glass containers for the beer, beverage, food, liquor, and flavored alcoholic beverage markets. Anchor Glass Container Corporation is based in Tampa, Florida. With 24.68 million shares outstanding and an undisclosed short position, there is a failure to deliver in shares of AGCCQ.

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26.04.2006, 15:23

Stockwire.com: The Pioneers of the Stockumentary, deliver the Daily Recap for Amedia Networks (OTCBB: AANI) for April 26, 2005.

MIAMI, Apr 26, 2006 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- To view your first Stockumentary, visit: http://www.stockwire.com/cdrom/aani/streaming Amedia Networks (OTCBB: AANI)
Today was another day that buyers surprised me. This goes to show that this company has a very strong following. What is not to love about the company? Amedia is run by a man who used to be in charge of a multi-billion dollar company and now he is running Amedia and Amedia just cut a deal with Motorola. It's not too hard to understand why buyers keep stepping in to keep the price above $1.

As you can see by the chart, we have hit $1.01 three different times and the stock never went lower. This confirms a minor support level in this area.

For those candlestick chart pattern people out there, yes, the last two candlesticks formed a Bullish Harami Pattern. For those of you who don't know what this means, this is a bullish reversal pattern that marks a potential change in trend. Now the momentum needs to move to the upside.

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27.04.2006, 14:53

27.04.2006 14:43
US Vorbörse: "Rot"

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27.04.2006, 15:11

KODAK: Kodak announces availability of flexible new digital radiography system for hospitals, imaging centers, clinics KODAK DIRECTVIEW DR 3000 System combines superb image quality with enhanced productivity, workflow

AUSTIN, TX, Apr 27, 2006 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- Eastman Kodak Company's Health Group today announced that it has begun taking orders for its new KODAK DIRECTVIEW DR 3000 System for digital radiography, which will be available in June. The new DR system, which boasts time-saving features and reduced space requirements in addition to superb image quality, recently received 510k clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
The DR 3000 system's operator console enhances productivity while the motorized positioning arm enables the efficient capture of a variety of general radiography exams. In addition to capturing upright and table exams, the Bucky's tilting feature facilitates angled projections. Automatic positioning for upright and table projections and the constant alignment of the x-ray tube and detector can save time for radiographic technologists and patients.

Preview images are available in less than eight seconds. The detector also features a large 17-x-17 inch image area (43 x 43 cm) that eliminates the need for rotation.

The compact system features an optional moveable table and a floor-mounted stand that does not require wall mounts or ceiling suspension provisions. This creates greater placement flexibility and reduces the cost of installation.

The system's large cesium iodide detector matrix (3121 x 3121) with 143 micron pixels, combined with Kodak's proprietary image processing software, produces sharp, detailed images of superb quality.

Like other KODAK DIRECTVIEW DR Systems, the DR 3000 platform includes:

* A single integrated operator console that controls all imaging and generator functions to expedite workflow

* KODAK DIRECTVIEW image processing software for optimized image quality;

* Space-saving design; and

* The same user-friendly, touch-screen operator interface as other KODAK computed radiography and digital radiography systems to help increase productivity and decrease training time.

The DR 3000 system was shown as a works-in-progress at the 2005 Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) meeting and has been available in China since late last year.

About Kodak's Health Group

Kodak's Health Group, with 2005 revenues of $2.65 billion, is a world leader in supplying the medical and dental professions with advanced healthcare products, services and information technology solutions. Its broad portfolio includes picture archiving and communications systems (PACS), radiology information systems (RIS), healthcare information systems, computed radiography (CR) and digital radiography (DR) systems, laser imagers, mammography and oncology systems, x-ray film systems, dental imaging products, and a range of consulting--as well as repair and maintenance--services.

Kodak is the world's foremost imaging innovator, providing leading products and services to not only healthcare customers, but to the photographic and graphic communications markets. With sales of $14.3 billion in 2005, the company is committed to a digitally oriented growth strategy focused on helping people better use meaningful images and information in their life and work. Consumers use Kodak's system of digital and traditional image capture products and services to take, print and share their pictures anytime, anywhere; Businesses effectively communicate with customers worldwide using Kodak solutions for prepress, conventional and digital printing and document imaging; and Creative Professionals rely on Kodak technology to uniquely tell their story through moving or still images.

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27.04.2006, 15:14

27.04.2006 15:07
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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27.04.2006, 15:17

Zacks Industry Rank Analysis written by Charles Rotblut, CFA, Senior Market Analyst for Zacks.com.

First-quarter earnings season has started off on a positive note. As of Friday, the ratio of positive to negative earnings surprises for companies within the Zacks Rank universe(a) was 2.2:1, the same as a week ago. Positive revenue surprises exceeded misses by a ratio of 1.5:1.

The trend in earnings estimates revisions is barely positive, however. Among companies that have reported first-quarter results, analysts have raised forecasts on only slightly more companies than they have lowered forecasts on (264 versus 261). The average change in estimates is negative at -0.6%. However, the sample size is small at just 15% of the total Zacks Rank universe. More importantly, fewer than 30 metal, mining and oil stocks have reported. Commodity-related groups have continuously occupied the top industry group rankings and given prevailing trends, it is logical to expect bullish reports from companies within this sector.

For example, the Mining-Non Ferrous group has a Zacks Industry Group rank of 1.57. Five of the seven stocks in this group have a Zacks Rank of #1. Two of these five are copper companies, including Southern Copper (NYSE:PCU). Estimates on PCU keep getting revised upwards; the current full-year forecast is now calling for profits of $11.09 per share, up $1.83 from two months ago.

The other three Zacks #1 Rank stocks are aluminum companies. Aluminum prices are up approximately 50% over the past six months - a factor that helped Alcoa (NYSE:AA) set a bullish tone for earnings season. AA reported record revenues and surpassed earnings estimates by a margin of 40%. Since the release of the report, nine of the 15 covering analysts have upped their estimates on the company, resulting in the consensus estimate for full year earnings to rising from $2.15 to $2.78 per share.

Some of the same analysts are expecting the momentum to flow over to rival Alcan (NYSE:AL). First-quarter estimates on AL, which is expected to report earnings on May 2, have been revised upwards by five cents over the past month to $1.01 per share. Full year estimates have been revised upwards by 42 cents to $4.04 per share. AL has exceeded estimates twice during the past three quarters, but has also missed estimates three times over the past five quarters.

Rising metal prices have not only benefited mining companies, but also the companies that supply the equipment. Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) topped expectations this morning by 15 cents with first-quarter profits of $1.20 per share. Revenues increased 13%, reflecting both greater demand and price increases. The company also issued new guidance, increasing its full year forecast to $4.85 to $5.20 per share from $4.65 to $5.00 per share.

The flip side of higher commodity prices is, of course, inflation. Last week's report from Pepsi Bottling Group (NYSE: PBG) suggested that the rally in metals is not adversely impacting profits for companies in other sectors. The bottler served first-quarter profits of 14 cents per share, three cents above expectations. More impressively, while the cost of goods sold per case rose 6%, gross margins were 2% higher on a per case basis. The company saw strong growth in its bottled water segment. Full year consensus earnings estimates were modestly raised to $1.84 per share.

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27.04.2006, 15:21

BUYINS.NET: MCM, SATC, WARR, ISHM, MKBY, MPWE Have Been Added To Naked Short List Today

Apr 27, 2006 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- www.buyins.net, announced today that these select companies have been added to the NASDAQ, AMEX and NYSE naked short threshold list: Controladora Comer Mex (NYSE: MCM), SatCon Technology Corporation (NASDAQ: SATC), Warrior Energy Service Corporation (NASDAQ: WARR), InfoSearch Media, Inc. (OTCBB: ISHM), McKenzie Bay International, Ltd (OTCBB: MKBY), M Power Entertainment, Inc. (OTCBB: MPWE)

Controladora Comer Mex (NYSE: MCM) operates retail stores and restaurants in Mexico. Its retail stores sell various food items, including basic groceries and perishables, and non-food items, which include general merchandise and clothing. The company operates a chain of family-style restaurants in the Mexican City metropolitan area and the central Mexico region that serve a range of Mexican and continental cuisines for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition, CCM through a joint venture with Costco Wholesale Corporation operates a chain of warehouse clubs in Mexico. As of June 30, 2005, the company had 180 stores and 59 restaurants. The company was founded in 1944 under the name Antonino Gonzlez e Hijo sociedad. It changed its name to Comercial Mexicana, S.A in 1957 and to Controladora Comercial Mexicana, S.A. de C.V. in 1988. CCM is based in Colonia San Juan, Mexico. With 54.3 million shares outstanding and 10,000 shares declared short as of March 2006, there is a failure to deliver in shares of MCM.

SatCon Technology Corporation (NASDAQ: SATC) engages in the development, manufacture, and marketing of electronics and motors for the alternative energy, hybrid-electric vehicles, grid support, electronics, defense and aerospace, and power technology markets worldwide. It operates in three segments: Power Systems, Electronics, and Applied Technology. The Power Systems segment manufactures and sells high power line of power control systems, including high power motors, magnetic levitation systems, industrial automation motors, rotary UPS systems, machine tool motors, inverters, shaker vibration test systems, and other power products. The Electronics segment provides a range of electronic assemblies, including hybrid microcircuits, DC converters, telecommunications electronics, thin film substrates, and radio frequency products. The Applied Technology segment develops, designs, and builds power conversion products, which include power electronics, machines, and control systems for a range of defense and commercial applications. The company markets its products primarily to defense, distributed power generation, power quality, transportation, semiconductor capital equipment, and wireless communications markets through direct sales force, and independent distributors and representatives. It has strategic relationship with General Atomics. SatCon was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. With 38.49 million shares outstanding and 896,152 shares declared short as of March 2006, there is a failure to deliver in shares of SATC.

Warrior Energy Service Corporation (NASDAQ: WARR) operates as a natural gas and oil well services company in the United States and in the Gulf of Mexico. It provides cased-hole wireline and well intervention services to exploration and production companies. The company operates through two segments, Wireline and Well Intervention. The Wireline segment focuses on cased-hole wireline operations. It offers logging services, which includes cement bond logging, production logging, and other measurements; pipe recovery services; perforating and mechanical services; and plugging and abandonment services. The Well Intervention segment provides snubbing services; and other related oil field services, such as freezing services, hot tapping services, rental tools, and fishing services. As of December 31, 2005, the company operated a fleet of 51 cased-hole wireline trucks, 15 offshore wireline skids, and 3 plug and abandonment packages. It operates in onshore and offshore natural gas and oil producing areas of the United States, including offshore in the Gulf of Mexico; and onshore in Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Louisiana, Mississippi, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming. Warrior Energy was founded in 1984 as Teletek, Ltd. It changed its name to Black Warrior Wireline Corp. in 1989 and to Warrior Energy Service Corporation in February 2006. The company is based in Columbus, Mississippi. With 2.38 million shares outstanding and an undisclosed short position, there is a failure to deliver in shares of WARR.

InfoSearch Media, Inc. (OTCBB: ISHM) develops content based solutions that support the organic search marketing initiatives of its customers. The company's solutions include TrafficLogic that provides search engine marketing services; Contentlogic, which offers its clients the ability to purchase content created by its team of professional copywriters; TopicLogic that provides clients with an additional method to receive targeted Internet traffic; and ConversionLogic product, which offers clients with detailed traffic reporting, conversion analysis, and keyword analytics. InfoSearch Media also delivers professionally written marketing content directly to its client's Websites. In addition, it provides professional click-to-sale tracking and other analytical support, as well as offers Web analytic software and other tools to help online marketers. The company is headquartered in Marina Del Rey, California. With 42.28 million shares outstanding and an undisclosed short position, there is a failure to deliver in shares of ISHM.

McKenzie Bay International, Ltd. (OTCBB: MKBY) a development stage company, through its subsidiaries, develops wind powered alternative energy systems. The company installed its prototype vertical axis wind turbine for testing, which is referred as Dermond Wind Turbine, in October 2004. The company also owns a Lac Dore Vanadium-Titanium deposit in Quebec, Canada and a proprietary recovery process, McKenzie Bay Process' to produce vanadium for new battery technologies. McKenzie Bay International was incorporated in 1998 and is based in Ada, Michigan. With 30.69 million shares outstanding and an undisclosed short position, there is a failure to deliver in shares of MKBY.

M Power Entertainment, Inc. (OTCBB: MPWE) operates as an entertainment media production and distribution company. It primarily engages in the creation and marketing of proprietary technology for Internet-based product marketing and distribution. The company is creating a lifestyle information/entertainment portal, Doorways, which is designed to offer interactivity and support for visually-oriented Web surfing community. Doorways would also serve as a central forum for new media e-commerce B-to-C product marketing, customer support, and distribution. In addition, the company, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Tropical Printing, LLC, offers printing services to businesses in the United States and Canada. It specializes in the printing and distribution of tickets and programs for live entertainment events, as well as has contracts for printing of magazines and other monthly periodicals. The company was founded in 1994. It was formerly known as GK Intelligent Systems, Inc. and changed its name to M Power Entertainment, Inc. in 2005. M Power Entertainment is based in New York City. With 29.03 million shares outstanding and an undisclosed short position, there is a failure to deliver in shares of MPWE.

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27.04.2006, 15:25

RenewableEnergyStocks.com - Renewable Energy Companies Strive to Refine Strategies to Deliver Energy Efficiency and Green Technology Innovation Encore Clean Energy Inc., SunPower Corporation, Distributed Energy Systems Corporation, Alchemy Enterprise

POINT ROBERTS, WA, April 27, 2006 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- www.RenewableEnergyStocks.com (RES) a leading investor and industry portal for the renewable energy sector presents "Refining Strategies to Deliver Energy Efficiency and Green Technology Innovation", a look at how the market is evolving in the US with respect to the impact of the Energy Policy Act of 2005. As companies strive to meet emerging demands, opportunities to change and diversify products and services present themselves. Encore Clean Energy Inc., SunPower Corporation, Distributed Energy Systems Corporation, Alchemy Enterprises Ltd. and Honda Motor Co. Ltd. give an indication as to where they stand in relation to capitalizing on the opportunities presented by the market.

Encore Clean Energy Inc. (OTCBB: ECLNE) company Director Larry Shultz has said that their company's product, the Magnetic Piston Generator is a, "heat recovery technology which converts waste heat into electricity. This technology, looking forward, is really the key to our thrust into the clean energy marketplace because what most people don't know is that for every mega watt of electricity generated in the United States, more than a mega watt of heat goes up in smoke, either up a smoke stack or through a cooling tower." Further he said that, "American industry is very inefficient where all of that heat is wasted. So what the MPG technology does is it converts that wasted heat into electricity whereby we can continue to harness up to 20% of that wasted energy."

According to Julie Blunden, Vice President of External Affairs for SunPower Corporation (NASDAQ: SPWR), "we think that SunPower's growth is a good example of how public policy is helping to drive capital investment as well as technology advances. Our investors and suppliers see that the solar power market is growing rapidly in the U.S. and around the world and have supported our growth to meet that demand. Within the next decade, solar will be at a price parity with retail electricity rates in much of the developed world, offering SunPower access to the trillion dollar global electric market."

Distributed Energy Systems Corporation (NASDAQ: DESC) President and Director Walter Schroeder says that, "innovators of energy sustainability fall into three distinct categories: manufacturers, developers or integrators." Further to this he reveals, "the states that are doing the most are California (who are way out ahead), New York and New Jersey. Connecticut and Massachusetts get honorable mention."

Commenting on the position of Alchemy Enterprises Ltd. (OTCBB: ACHM), Jonathan Read, President and CEO stated that, "as we are the producers of a power source, we're reliant on our customer to work with the states on end- user tax credits. We are actively working to position ourselves for Federal tax credits and or grants as it relates to alternative energy." Talking about government incentives, Read explains, "there are two tiers of state and Federal tax incentives. The first is for the producer of alternative energy technologies and the second tier involves provisions and tax incentives for end users (ie. motorists), which we would partner with once our technology is fully fleshed out and proven."

As the market grows, we are seeing companies such as Honda Motor Co. Ltd. (NYSE: HMC) expanding their range of services, with the launch of a compact household cogeneration unit, which combines "the world's smallest natural gas engine-with an efficiency configured, compact, lightweight power generation system employing Honda's unique sine-wave inverter technology to create a compact unit suitable for residential use, boasting an energy efficiency of 85%."

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27.04.2006, 15:30

Stock Trading Alert for Thursday, April 27th NOTE TO EDITORS: The Following Is an Investment Opinion Being Issued by eLocity Inc.

SARASOTA, FL, Apr 27, 2006 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) -- eLocity's stocks to watch for today are -- Budget Waste, Inc. (OTC: BDWT), Universal Property Development and Acquisition Corporation (OTC BB: UPDA), FTS Group, Inc (OTC BB: FLIP).

Investors, have a look at Budget Waste, Inc. (OTC: BDWT), a premier full service waste hauling company in the Calgary area. Tuesday, BWI announced that the company has accelerated their strategic plan of expansion throughout Alberta to take advantage of its hot economy.

With Canada being the largest supplier of foreign oil to the United States, and most of that oil coming from Alberta, forecasters are projecting a "buoyant outlook" well into the next decade for the Alberta economy, expecting it to grow by 4.1% in 2006 and 3.5% in 2007 driven by the current development of the Alberta oil sands.

BWI said it is positioning itself to enter into the waste hauling markets in the major Alberta cities and anticipates that upon completion of the growth strategy within Alberta, the company's 2006 fiscal revenues are expected to increase by over 800%, equating to approximately $10 million in annual revenues.

Shares of Budget Waste, Inc. (OTC: BDWT) are currently trading at around 55 cents.

Other stocks to watch:

Universal Property Development and Acquisition Corporation (OTC BB: UPDA) announced Wednesday that the company's subsidiary, Canyon Creek Oil & Gas Inc., had completed the assignment of a 1/2 interest in its Starr County oil and gas field to Avalon Oil and Gas, Inc. (OTC BB: AOGS), and said it received total consideration for the interest of approximately $1,000,000 in cash and stock.

UPDA closed Wednesday at $0.178, while AOGS finished the session at $0.155.

FTS Group, Inc. (OTC BB: FLIP) announced Wednesday that the company had generated more revenue during the first quarter of 2006 than in the entire year of 2005, and said they expect to report profitable revenue of $1.62 million based on preliminary first quarter operating results, an increase of 531% over last year.

FLIP closed Wednesday at $0.091.

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27.04.2006, 15:35

Dynamic Materials Reports Record First Quarter Financial Results Selected Highlights * Operating income up 137% to $6.4 million on 44% increase in sales versus first quarter last year * Income from continuing operations up 151% to $4.1 million versus

BOULDER, Colo., April 27, 2006 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Dynamic Materials Corporation (DMC) (Nasdaq: BOOM), a leading provider of explosion-welded clad metal plates and associated services, today reported financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2006.
First quarter sales increased 44% to $25.2 million from $17.5 million in the first quarter last year, and were up 9% from $23.2 million reported in last year's fourth quarter. Gross margin improved to 37% from 27% in the same quarter a year ago, and from 32% in the 2005 fourth quarter. The gross margin improvement was attributable to the benefit of spreading fixed manufacturing overhead expenses over higher sales volume, as well as positive changes in product mix and order size at the company's Explosive Metalworking segment. During the first quarter, the segment performed work on two significant contracts, one involving a major North American refinery expansion and the other relating to an international petrochemical project.

Income from operations during the first quarter advanced 137% to $6.4 million from $2.7 million in the comparable year-ago quarter, and increased 24% from $5.2 million reported in last year's fourth quarter. Net income increased 233% to $5.5 million, or $0.45 per diluted share, from $1.6 million, or $0.14 per diluted share, in last year's first quarter. First quarter net income was up 59% from $3.5 million, or $0.28 per diluted share, reported in last year's fourth quarter. First quarter net income included a gain from discontinued operations of $1.4 million, net of tax, which is attributable to the sale of a real estate purchase option associated with the company's former Spin Forge division. Excluding such gain, income from continuing operations was $4.1 million, or $0.34 per diluted share.

About Dynamic Materials Corporation

Based in Boulder, Colorado, Dynamic Materials Corporation is a leading international metalworking company. Its products include explosion-welded clad metal plates and other metal fabrications for use in a variety of industries, including upstream oil and gas, oil refinery, petrochemicals, hydrometallurgy, aluminum production, shipbuilding, power generation, industrial refrigeration and similar industries. The company operates two business segments: Explosive Metalworking, which uses proprietary explosive processes to fuse different metals and alloys, and AMK Welding, which utilizes various technologies to weld components for use in power-generation turbines, as well as commercial and military jet engines. For more information, visit the company's website at www.dynamicmaterials.com.

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27.04.2006, 15:58

Stockguru.com: Guru Alerts for Thursday, April 27, 2006 ASPN, CYIO, HYFS, NAYN, CRCUF.

Dallas, Texas, Apr 27, 2006 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- Stock Guru Alerts for Thursday include Aspen Exploration Corporation (OTCBB: ASPN), CYIOS Corporation (OTCBB: CYIO), Hybrid Fuel Systems, Inc. (OTCBB: HYFS), Nayna Networks, Inc (OTCBB: NAYN), and Canarc Resource Corporation (OTCBB: CRCUF)

Aspen Exploration Corporation (OTCBB: ASPN) - closed down at 4.17%, trading 24,812 shares on Wednesday

Aspen Exploration Corporation engages in the exploration, development, and operation of oil and gas properties in California. It sells crude oil and natural gas to various companies, including pipeline companies. As of September 30, 2005, the company operated 51 gas wells and had nonoperated interests in 15 gas wells located primarily in the Sacramento Valley of northern California. It had proved reserves of approximately 2,000 barrels of oil and 2,278,000 thousand cubic feet of gas, as of June 30, 2005. Aspen Exploration Corporation was founded in 1979 and is based in Denver, Colorado

CYIOS Corporation (OTCBB: CYIO) - closed down at 9.41%, trading 13,465 shares on Wednesday

CYIOS Corporation is a leading Systems Integrator and Knowledge Management solutions provider supporting the Department of Defense and other Government Agencies for over 10 years. During this time, CYIOS launched the first Army Knowledge Online (AKO) prototype (currently the world's largest intranet) and now offers XO Office (http://www.XOOFFICE.com) XO Office manages Performance Based Contracts (the government's new accountability contracting method) and positions businesses to become knowledge-centric organizations. XO Office is a user-friendly project and document management tool that allows collaboration and manages the workforce, streamlines processes, and increases information flow.

Hybrid Fuel Systems, Inc. (OTCBB: HYFS) - trade up 11.56% over open on Wednesday

Formed in 1996, Hybrid delivers its patent dual-fuel diesel to natural gas conversion technology and resells a portfolio of gasoline to natural gas and propane conversion systems through both Company-owned and franchised service centers in twelve states and directly to domestic and international original equipment manufacturers. The Company's primary facility is a 12,000 square foot state-of-the-art systems development and emission testing lab in Atlanta, Georgia. The Company's current clients include General Motors (NYSE:GM), http://www.gm.com; United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS), http://www.ups.com ; US Postal Service; Dallas County School System, Portland, Oregon School System; Oklahoma Natural Gas and a host of private purchasers.

Nayna Networks, Inc. (OTCBB: NAYN) - trade up 13.33% over open on Wednesday

Nayna Networks is a leading supplier of next generation broadband access solutions. Our field-proven carrier-class NAYNA EXPRESS solutions offer revenue enhancing opportunities to service providers by delivering multiple services. Using our unique architecture and advanced technology, NAYNA EXPRESS solutions reduce the cost of delivering broadband data, voice and CATV services to service providers.

Canarc Resource Corporation (OTCBB: CRCUF) - closed down at 1.52%, trading 38,280 shares on Wednesday

Canarc Resource Corp. is a growth-oriented, gold exploration and mining company listed on the TSX (symbol CCM) and the OTC-BB (symbol CRCUF). The Company's principal assets are its 100% interest in the New Polaris gold deposit, British Columbia and its 80% option on the Benzdorp gold property in Suriname. Major shareholders include Barrick Gold Corp. and Kinross Gold Corp

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27.04.2006, 16:05

Stockguru.com: Guru Alerts for Thursday, April 27, 2006 CALVF, AVLN, KNOS, IVGA, WLSA.

Dallas, Texas, Apr 27, 2006 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- Stock Guru Alerts for Thursday include Caledonia Mining Corporation (OTCBB: CALVF), Avalon Energy Corporation (OTCBB: AVLN), Kronos Advanced Technologies Inc (OTCBB: KNOS), Invicta Group, Inc. (OTCBB: IVGA), and Wireless Age Communications Inc (OTCBB: WLSA).

Caledonia Mining Corporation (OTCBB: CALVF) - closed down at 3.92%, trading 1,206,860 shares on Wednesday

Caledonia is an exploration, development and mining company with a gold operation in South Africa and a diversified portfolio of exploration projects in Canada, South Africa and Zambia, some of which are joint ventures. Caledonia's objective is to develop the asset base into a significant diversified international mining company through profitable gold production and successful exploration activity, focused primarily on Southern Africa. Caledonia is quoted on the Toronto Stock Exchange as "CAL", on NASDAQ-OTCBB as "CALVF" and on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange as "CMCL".

Avalon Energy Corporation (OTCBB: AVLN) - closed down at 6.25%, trading 191,850 shares on Wednesday

Avalon Energy Corporation (OTC BB:AVLN.OB) owns an undivided 85% working interest in a giant gas field lease in the prolific natural gas producing Uinta Basin, located in the U.S. Rockies, Utah. The lease comprises 13,189 acres with a potential 4 TCF recoverable gas and is overpressured by a 0.55 - 0.85 gradient.

Kronos Advanced Technologies Inc (OTCBB: KNOS) - closed down at 2.78%, trading 984,084 shares on Wednesday

Through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Kronos Air Technologies, Inc., Kronos Advanced Technologies has developed a new, proprietary air movement and purification system that utilizes state-of-the-art high voltage electronics and electrodes to silently move and clean air without any moving parts. Kronos is actively commercializing its technology for standalone and embedded products across multiple residential, commercial, industrial and military markets. Kronos' technology is versatile, energy- and cost-efficient and exhibits multiple design attributes, creating a broad range of applications. The Company's business strategy includes a combination of building internal capabilities, establishing strategic alliances and structuring licensing arrangements. Kronos Advanced Technologies is located in Belmont, MA. More information about Kronos Advanced Technologies is available at http://www.kronosati.com.

Invicta Group, Inc. (OTCBB: IVGA) - closed down at 13.04%, trading 21,188,027 shares on Wednesday

INVICTA GROUP INC. 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.comInvicta also owns a Las Vegas tour operator offering travel and entertainment products for Las Vegas travelers: www.lasvegasexcitement.com; and a cruise only company offering discounted cruises: www.cruiseexcitement.com

Wireless Age Communications Inc (OTCBB: WLSA) - trade stayed even at $0.30 a share on Wednesday

Wireless Age retail outlets sell next generation wireless products and services to business and individual end users in Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Wireless Source distributes prepaid phone cards, wireless accessories, land mobile radios, batteries and ancillary electronics products to dealers throughout North America. mmwave does specialty distribution and network engineering and integration, for carriers and manufacturers of communications equipment in Canada. Wireless Works operates broadband public access and private networks in Southern Ontario, and develops and deploys consumer and commercial products for those networks. The company is a recognized leader in the wireless industry in Canada and is a member of the WiMax forum, as well as a very active member of the Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association. Wireless Age has an investment in Midland International Corporation, which plans to market low cost, wireless devices including cellular phones. One such phone is designed to be located in glove boxes, first aid kits, emergency supply packages and used for emergency purposes. Another is a prepaid wireless phone designed to be used in the low cost and short-term usage markets.

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27.04.2006, 16:13

Stockguru.com: Guru Alerts for Thursday, April 27, 2006 VTYC, BLTA, MCDG, NEOP, GBEL.

Dallas, Texas, Apr 27, 2006 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- Stock Guru Alerts for Thursday include Victory Capital Holdings Corporation (OTCBB: VTYC), Baltia Air Lines Inc (OTCBB: BLTA), CytoCore, Inc (OTCBB: MCDG), Neoprobe Corporation (OTCBB: NEOP), and Grubb & Ellis Company (OTCBB: GBEL)

Victory Capital Holdings Corporation (OTCBB: VTYC) - trade stayed even at $0.081 a share on Wednesday

Victory Capital Holdings Corporation (http://www.vtyc.com) is a publicly traded company primarily dedicated to energy related opportunities in the energy sector. The Company goal is to evaluate profitable options, develop a solid foundation through leadership and sound business acumen, and acquire producing wells as well as other potentially profitable prospects within the Oil & Gas Industry.

Baltia Air Lines Inc (OTCBB: BLTA) - trade up 9.09% over open on Wednesday

Baltia Airlines is a start-up International carrier expected to inaugurate service between JFK International Airport in New York and St. Petersburg, Russia sometime in mid- 2006. They would be the only carrier to have non-stop capabilities between the two cities. Baltia will lease a Boeing 747 to provide weekly non stop service for passengers, cargo, and mail service. St. Petersburg is the 2nd largest city in Russia and is a popular tourist destination due to its rich artistic & theatre culture. Igor Dmitrovsky is the President and CEO of Baltia and a seasoned commercial aviation professional. Jeff Brommer, President of Investments 101 Ltd., will be working under Baltia's Director of Public Relations, Bob Strom. For more information on Baltia, visit www.baltia.com.

CytoCore, Inc. (OTCBB: MCDG) - trade stayed even at $0.175 a share on Wednesday

Molecular Diagnostics, Inc., doing business as CytoCore, Inc., operates as a biomolecular diagnostics company in the United States. The company engages in the design, development, and commercialization of biomolecular cancer screening systems that enable in the early detection of cervical, uterine, gastrointestinal, and other cancers. It develops InPath System and related image analysis systems. The component products of the InPath System are intended to screen for cancer and cancer-related diseases. Molecular Diagnostics is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Neoprobe Corporation (OTCBB: NEOP) - closed down at 1.96%, trading 89,612 shares on Wednesday

Neoprobe is a biomedical company focused on enhancing patient care and improving patient outcome. Neoprobe currently markets the neo2000 line of gamma detection systems that are widely used by cancer surgeons and is commercializing the Quantix line of blood flow measurement products. In addition, Neoprobe holds significant interests in the development of related biomedical systems and radiopharmaceutical agents including Lymphoseek(TM) and RIGScan CR. Neoprobe's recently formed subsidiary, CIRA Biosciences, Inc., is also advancing a patient-specific cellular therapy technology platform called ACT. Neoprobe's strategy is to deliver superior growth and shareholder return by maximizing its strong position in gamma detection technologies and diversifying into new, synergistic biomedical markets through continued investment and selective acquisitions. www.neoprobe.com

Grubb & Ellis Company (OTCBB: GBEL) - trade up 4.04% over open on Wednesday

The Grubb & Ellis Company is a publicly traded (OTC:GBEL), multi-faceted commercial brokerage with offices throughout the country. With over 30 years of real estate auction marketing experience, LFC has been an industry leader serving numerous Fortune 500 companies, real estate developers, investors, financial institutions and government agencies. You may find out more about the property and the LFC Online program by visiting http://www.lfc.com/639R1 , home to America's Real Estate Marketplace (TM).

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28.04.2006, 14:56

28.04.2006 14:43
US Vorbörse - Erholung nach Wirtschaftsdaten
Nach der Bekanntgabe der Wirtschaftsdaten können sich die Notierungen vorbörslich leicht erholen, massiv im Minus bleibt aber Microsoft.

In den USA ist im ersten Quartal das Bruttoinlandsprodukt um 4,8% gewachsen. Volkswirte rechnten mit einem Plus von 4,9%.

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28.04.2006, 14:57

Delta Systems Reports 2005 Year End Financial Results /NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION BY ANY MEANS INTO THE UNITED STATES./

ROGERS, AR, Apr 28, 2006 (Canada NewsWire via COMTEX) -- Delta Systems, Inc. (TSX-V: DLT), a leading developer of factory automation solutions for the consumer packaged goods industry, today reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2005. (All dollar amounts are reported in U.S. dollars under U.S. GAAP).
Financial Results

Revenue for the three months ended December 31, 2005 decreased to $4.29 million from $5.45 million in the fourth quarter a year ago. Revenue for the year ended December 31, 2005 decreased to $18.81 million from $19.76 million in 2004. The Company's decreased revenue for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2005 resulted primarily from slower than expected orders in the middle of the year, resulting in reduced revenue in the third and fourth quarters of 2005. Order delays were mainly the result of customers delaying their planned capital equipment purchases. In addition, the Company experienced an unexpected customer-initiated slowdown in the rollout of a major existing project in the third quarter of 2005. Delta Controls and Delta Automation Solutions generated revenue totalling $7,237,888 and $11,571,627 respectively in 2005.

Earnings (loss) before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization ("EBITDA")(1) loss for the three months ended December 31, 2005, totaled $(416,072), compared to EBITDA of $83,591 in the fourth quarter a year ago. EBITDA (loss) for the year ended December 31, 2005, totaled $(392,165), compared to EBITDA of $1.15 million in 2004.

Net loss for the fourth quarter of 2005 was $(611,395) or $(0.03) per share compared to a net loss of $(201,170) or $(0.01) per share in the fourth quarter a year ago. Net loss for the year ended December 31, 2005 was $(1.68) million or $(0.08) per share, compared to net income of $192,424 or $0.01 per share in 2004. The Company's increased net loss in 2005 resulted primarily from $777,845 in one-time expenses related to the Company's reorganization to domicile as a Canadian company; the impact of decreased revenue on gross margins; increased general and administrative expenses; and increased research and development expenses.

Gross profit for the three months ended December 31, 2005 was $1.34 million or 31.4% of revenue, compared to gross profit of $1.87 million or 34.3% of revenue in the fourth quarter of 2004. Gross profit for 2005 was $6.15 million or 32.7% of revenue, compared to gross profit of $7.10 million or 35.9% of revenue in 2004. Decreased gross profit for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2005 resulted primarily from the impact of decreased revenue in relation to fixed costs; project mix; and, increased costs of metal and plastic components.

Operating expenses for the fourth quarter of 2005, including depreciation and amortization of $58,870, totaled $1.82 million, compared to operating expenses of $1.84 million in the fourth quarter a year ago, (including depreciation and amortization of $50,850). Operating expenses for 2005, including depreciation and amortization of $212,363, totaled $6.76 million, compared to operating expenses of $6.13 million in 2004 (including depreciation and amortization of $193,150). Delta's increased operating expenses in 2005 resulted primarily from increased general and administrative, and research and development expenses.

"While we achieved record revenue in both our first and second quarters of 2005, our momentum slowed in the second half of 2005 as we experienced an unexpected customer-initiated slowdown in the rollout of a major existing project and a number of customers delayed planned capital equipment purchases. We believe that the primary factors that negatively impacted our 2005 operating results are transitory," said Jake Bushey, President & CEO of Delta Systems, Inc. "We made significant progress on a number of important fronts during the year, including further developing key customer relationships, launching SoftFlow(TM) 4.0, completing a debt refinancing and subsequent to year-end, completing a corporate reorganization that enabled us to re-domicile as a Canadian company."

"Looking ahead, our primary objectives in 2006 are: continuing to grow our business within our installed customer base; securing additional large-scale, customized systems installations; and adding new customers. We are focused on resuming positive revenue and earnings momentum in 2006," said Mr. Bushey. "In support of attaining these objectives, throughout the remainder of 2006, we are implementing a customer-driven, strategic shift in our business model. We intend to transition away from our segmented Controls and Automation business units towards a single entity, comprehensive automation solutions provider. We believe this positioning better reflects our competitive strengths and how our customers see us, as we are one of the only companies in our business sector that delivers integrated solutions involving automation equipment, motion control solutions and support services."

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28.04.2006, 15:00

Stockguru.com: Guru Alerts for Friday, April 28, 2006 EFCR, PMDX, SYBD, COPY, IMCB.

Dallas, Texas, Apr 28, 2006 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- Stock Guru Alerts for Friday include EGPI Firecreek, Inc. (OTCBB: EFCR), Primedex Health Systems Inc (OTCBB: PMDX), Synthetic Blood International, Inc (OTCBB: SYBD), Copytele Inc (OTCBB: COPY), and Intermountain Comm Bancorp (OTCBB: IMCB)

EGPI Firecreek, Inc. (OTCBB: EFCR) - closed down at 7.34%, trading 1,332,125 shares on Thursday

EGPI Firecreek, Inc., through its Firecreek unit, is focused on oil production with an emphasis on acquiring existing oil fields with proven reserves. Additionally, the company specializes in the rehabilitation of potentially high throughput oilfields, resource properties and inventories on an international basis.

Primedex Health Systems Inc (OTCBB: PMDX) - closed down at 3.60%, trading 930,217 shares on Thursday

Primedex Health Systems, Inc. operates outpatient diagnostic imaging facilities. It provides diagnostic imaging services, including magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography, positron emission tomography, nuclear medicine, mammography, ultrasound, diagnostic radiology, and fluoroscopy. As of October 31, 2004, it operated a group of regional networks comprised of 56 fixed-site, freestanding outpatient diagnostic imaging facilities in California. The company was incorporated in 1985 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.

Synthetic Blood International, Inc. (OTCBB: SYBD) - closed down at 8.57%, trading 304,354 shares on Thursday

Synthetic Blood is dedicated to commercializing innovative pharmaceuticals and medical devices in the field of oxygen therapeutics and continuous substrate monitoring. Synthetic Blood has under development a blood substitute and therapeutic oxygen carrier, Oxycyte(TM), a liquid ventilation product, and an implantable glucose sensor. These products are based upon core technologies that include biomedical applications for perfluorocarbons and medical and industrial applications for biosensors. Each of the product candidates is designed with advantages over currently marketed products in major markets including acute respiratory distress syndrome, stroke, myocardial infarction, surgery, trauma, malignant tumors and diabetes. Synthetic Blood plans to complete two Phase II pilot studies with Oxycyte(TM) later this year. For further information about Synthetic Blood, please visit its website at http://www.sybd.com.

Copytele Inc (OTCBB: COPY) - trade stayed even at $0.80 a share on Thursday

CopyTele's principal operations include the development, production and marketing of thin, high brightness, flat panel video displays and the development, production and marketing of multi-functional encryption products, hardware and software based, that provide information security for domestic and international users over virtually every communication media. These products are being marketed directly to end-users and through dealers and distributors. For additional information, visit CopyTele's website at www.copytele.com.

Intermountain Comm Bancorp (OTCBB: IMCB) - trade stayed even at $22.00 a share on Thursday

Intermountain is headquartered in Sandpoint, Idaho, and had total assets of approximately $730.8 million as of September 30, 2005. Its banking subsidiary, Panhandle State Bank, offers financial services through offices in Sandpoint, Ponderay, Bonners Ferry, Priest River, Coeur d'Alene, Post Falls and Rathdrum in northern Idaho. Intermountain Community Bank, a division of Panhandle State Bank, operates branches in southwest Idaho in Weiser, Payette, Nampa and Caldwell, in Spokane Valley, Washington and in Ontario, Oregon. Magic Valley Bank, a division of Panhandle State Bank, operates branches in Twin Falls and Gooding, Idaho.

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28.04.2006, 15:02

Stockguru.com: Guru Alerts for Friday, April 28, 2006 IZON, SVMI, PDGE, ONTV, HNNA.

Dallas, Texas, Apr 28, 2006 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- Stock Guru Alerts for Friday include InZon Corporation (OTCBB: IZON), SaVi Media Group, Inc (OTCBB: SVMI), Pdg-Environmental Inc (OTCBB: PDGE), ONTV Inc (OTCBB: ONTV), and Hennessy Advisors, Inc. (OTCBB: HNNA)

InZon Corporation (OTCBB: IZON) - closed down at 6.82%, trading 12,000 shares on Thursday

The company utilizes Voice over Internet Protocol (''VoIP'') technology to provide complete voice, fax, data and conference call services on an ASP platform utilizing its own worldwide hybrid VoIP/TDM network. The company's hybrid TDM (traditional voice) and IP Telephony technology (or transitional telecom technology), uses leading edge monitoring and management software to thoroughly evaluate profitability in real-time and employ dynamic routing that allow its systems to immediately react to changing network conditions and reroute based on predefined criteria.

SaVi Media Group, Inc. (OTCBB: SVMI) - closed down at 5.88%, trading 3,580,062 shares on Thursday

SaVi Media Group, Inc. creates and commercializes blow-by gas and crankcase engine emission reduction technology. They have created the first truly-simple gasoline and diesel engine emission reduction technology, allowing them to provide their clients with lower-cost, more effective and more efficient emission reduction and engine performance. With 20+ years of emissions and materials R&D behind it, the Company was formed to create, support and license a patented supplementary vehicle emissions reduction and fuel efficiency technology that can reduce emissions by up to 40% and improve efficiency 30%. Using proprietary methods and processes, SaVi increases fuel efficiency at the same time decreases emissions and extends component life.

Pdg-Environmental Inc (OTCBB: PDGE) - closed down at 17.35%, trading 401,497 shares on Thursday

PDG Environmental, Inc., through its wholly owned subsidiaries, provides environmental and specialty contracting services in the United States. Its services include asbestos and lead abatement, insulation, microbial remediation, disaster response, loss mitigation and reconstruction, and demolition and related services. The company's asbestos abatement services include removal and disposal, enclosure, and encapsulation of asbestos abatement. Its insulation services consist of installation of new thermal insulation, fireproofing, and firestopping. PDG provides mold remediation services in both commercial and residential structures, including decontamination, application of biocides and sealant, removal of building systems, and disposal of building furnishings. Its disaster response, loss mitigation, and reconstruction services comprise emergency response, loss mitigation, structural drying, restoration, and reconstruction for buildings and infrastructure. The company was incorporated in 1987 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

ONTV Inc (OTCBB: ONTV) - closed down at 2.86%, trading 106,495 shares on Thursday

ONTV, Inc. engages in the business of selling direct response and infomercial items over the Internet. It operates through its destination websites 'AsSeenONTV.com' and 'SeenOnTV.com', which offers products directly via Internet. The company through its subsidiary Net e-Vantage, Inc. acquires product lines, services, and brand names through direct manufacturer relationships and authorized distributors. ONTV, Inc. is headquartered in New York.

Hennessy Advisors, Inc. (OTCBB: HNNA) - trade up 1.96% over open on Thursday

Hennessy Advisors, Inc., located in Novato, CA, is the advisor to six no- load mutual funds. The Hennessy Funds employ superb, time-tested stock selection formulas and manage their funds with unwavering discipline and consistency. The company serves clients with integrity, honesty and candor, and their strategies and performance are fully disclosed.

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28.04.2006, 15:05

Stockguru.com: Guru Alerts for Friday, April 28, 2006 MRDDF, GNSM, SIRC, IMDS, EVSI.

Dallas, Texas, Apr 28, 2006 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- Stock Guru Alerts for Friday include Miranda Gold Corporation (OTCBB: MRDDF), Gensym Corporation (OTCBB: GNSM), SiriCOMM Inc (OTCBB: SIRC), Imaging Diagnostic Systems, Inc (OTCBB: IMDS), and Evans Systems Inc (OTCBB: EVSI)

Miranda Gold Corporation (OTCBB: MRDDF) - closed down at 0.69%, trading 59,640 shares on Thursday

Miranda is a gold exploration company active in Nevada and whose emphasis is on generating gold exploration projects within the Battle Mountain-Eureka and Cortez Trends. Miranda performs its own grass roots exploration and then employs a joint venture business model on its projects in order to maximize exposure to discovery while minimizing exploration risk. Miranda has ongoing partnerships with Newcrest Resources Inc., Newmont Mining Corporation, Placer Dome U.S. Inc., Agnico-Eagle (USA) Ltd., Barrick Gold Exploration Inc., the Cortez Joint Venture, and Golden Aria Corp.

Gensym Corporation (OTCBB: GNSM) - trade stayed even at $2.00 a share on Thursday

Gensym Corporation (www.gensym.com) is a leading provider of rule engine software and services for mission-critical solutions that automate decisions in real time. Gensym's flagship G2 software applies real-time rule technology for decisions that optimize operations and that detect, diagnose, and resolve costly problems. With G2, the world's largest organizations in manufacturing, utilities, communications, transportation, aerospace, finance, and government maximize the agility of their businesses and achieve greater levels of performance. Gensym and its numerous partners deliver a range of services throughout the world, including training, software support, application consulting, and complete solutions. Gensym and G2 are registered trademarks of Gensym Corporation. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.

SiriCOMM Inc (OTCBB: SIRC) - closed down at 4.05%, trading 14,000 shares on Thursday

SiriCOMM is an application service provider specializing in wireless Internet connectivity and productivity applications tailored to the transportation industry. By providing both network access and a robust application host platform, SiriCOMM delivers a responsive and convenient way for all industry stakeholders to interact with information needed on a regular basis. The company uses Wi-Fi technologies to create hot spots at locations convenient to highway travel. More information including network locations is available at http://www.siricomm.com.

Imaging Diagnostic Systems, Inc (OTCBB: IMDS) - trade up 18.01% over open on Thursday

Imaging Diagnostic Systems, Inc. (IDSI) is a medical technology company located in Plantation, Florida, engaged primarily in the research, development, and marketing of a non-invasive breast imaging system. IDSI is a pioneer in the field of medical optical imaging and has made major strides in the detection of breast abnormalities. Since the Company?s inception in early 1994, IDSI has developed a revolutionary breast imaging device, named Computed Tomography Laser Breast Imaging (CTLM?) that utilizes state-of-the-art laser technology and proprietary algorithms to create three dimensional cross sectional images of the breast without the use of x-rays and compression.

Evans Systems Inc (OTCBB: EVSI) - trade up 11.54% over open on Thursday

Evans Systems, Inc. operates convenience stores in the United States. The companys stores sell gasoline, merchandise, and fast food to the motoring public, as well as provide environmental remediation services in and freight deliver services of petroleum products. It provides environmental assessment and remediation services for the petroleum distribution industry in the southeast Texas. These activities include underground storage tank (UST) removal, UST regulator upgrades, site assessments for regulatory agencies, UST repairs and maintenance, and site clean up reimbursement. The companys customers include gasoline stations, convenience stores, public utilities, banks, major oil companies, large industrial corporations, various small local enterprises, and various governmental institutions and enterprises. As of September 30, 2004, it operated three convenience stores. Evans Systems is based in El Campo, Texas.

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28.04.2006, 15:10

Stockguru.com: Guru Alerts for Friday, April 28, 2006 IEHC, CEPO, NGNM, TELT, AMZB.

Dallas, Texas, Apr 28, 2006 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- Stock Guru Alerts for Friday include IEH Corporation (OTCBB: IEHC), CepTor Corporation (OTCBB: CEPO), NeoGenomics Inc (OTCBB: NGNM), Teletronics Inc (OTCBB: TELT), and Amazon Biotech, Inc. (OTCBB: AMZB)

IEH Corporation (OTCBB: IEHC) - trade up 12.20% over open on Thursday

IEH Corporation, founded in 1937, is engaged in the design, development, manufacture and distribution of high performance electronic printed circuit connectors and specialized interconnection devices. Products are marketed to OEMs and distributors serving the government, military, aerospace, medical, automotive, test equipment, computer and commercial electronics markets. These connectors are primarily utilized by those users who require highly efficient and dense electrical connections and meet stringent requirements for shock and vibration.

CepTor Corporation (OTCBB: CEPO) - trade up 76.19% over open on Thursday

CepTor Corporation is a development-stage biopharmaceutical company engaged in the discovery, development, and commercialization of proprietary, cell-targeted therapeutic products for the treatment of neuromuscular and neurodegenerative diseases with a focus on orphan diseases. The Company's mission is to increase the quality and quantity of life of people suffering with these diseases. An orphan disease is defined in the United States as a serious or life-threatening disease that affects less than 200,000 people and for which no definitive therapy currently exists. CepTor Corporation seeks to create an efficient orphan drug platform by taking advantage of the legislative, regulatory and commercial opportunities common to these rare diseases. CepTor's primary efforts are currently being focused on moving its lead product, Myodur, into phase I/II clinical trials for Duchenne muscular dystrophy. The Company's broad platform technology also includes the development of products for multiple sclerosis and chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP).

NeoGenomics Inc (OTCBB: NGNM) - trade stayed even at $0.50 a share on Thursday

NeoGenomics, Inc., a cancer genetics laboratory, provides genetic and molecular testing services primarily in the United States. Its genetic and molecular testing services include cytogenetics testing, which analyzes human chromosomes; Flourescence In-Situ Hybridization testing, which analyzes abnormalities at the gene level; flow cytometry testing services, which analyzes clusters of differentiation on cell surfaces; and molecular testing, which involves testing DNA and other molecular structures to screen for and diagnose single gene disorders. The company offers its testing services to oncologists, pathologists, urologists, hospitals, and other laboratories in the United States. NeoGenomics markets its services primarily through direct sales force. The company was founded by Michael T. Dent in 2001 and is headquartered in Fort Myers, Florida.

Teletronics Inc (OTCBB: TELT) - trade up 9.09% over open on Thursday

Teltronics, Inc. is a leading global provider of communications solutions and services that help businesses excel. The Company manufactures telephone switching systems and software for small-to-large size businesses and government facilities. Teltronics' Enhanced 911 solutions provide lifesaving information to public safety communications centers. Teltronics offers a full suite of Contact Center solutions -- software, services and support -- to help their clients satisfy customer interactions. Teltronics also provides remote maintenance hardware and software solutions to help large organizations and regional telephone companies effectively monitor and maintain their voice and data networks. The Company serves as an electronic contract-manufacturing partner to customers in the U.S. and overseas. Further information regarding Teltronics can be found on their web site, http://www.teltronics.com.

Amazon Biotech, Inc. (OTCBB: AMZB) - trade stayed even at $0.20 a share on Thursday

Amazon Biotech, Inc. is a natural plant pharmaceutical company, primarily developing immune modulator drugs. AMZ-0026 is the Company's first such drug, to be used for the treatment of HIV/AIDS. The Company plans on initiating Phase I/II clinical studies of AMZ-0026 once the protocol is approved by the FDA, with an eventual goal of attracting a joint venture partner with a major pharmaceutical company in Phase III trials, or follow the FDA Fast Track program to market. Amazon Biotech specializes in natural plant pharmaceutical drugs and is focused on bringing healthier pharmaceutical drugs to market. Additional information on Amazon Biotech may be found at http://www.amazonbiotech.com.

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28.04.2006, 15:13

Stockguru.com: Guru Alerts for Friday, April 28, 2006 DJRT, PWRI, SDNA, GBCS, CPVD

Apr 28, 2006 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- Dallas, Texas, April 28, 2006 - Stock Guru Alerts for Friday include Dale Jarrett Racing Adventure, Inc. (OTCBB: DJRT), Power2Ship Inc (OTCBB: PWRI), Sedona Corporation (OTCBB: SDNA), Global Casinos Inc (OTCBB: GBCS), and Compusonics Video Corporation (OTCBB: CPVD)

Dale Jarrett Racing Adventure, Inc. (OTCBB: DJRT) - trade stayed even at $0.27 a share on Thursday

The Dale Jarrett Racing Adventure provides lifetime experiences with all of the drama, thrills and excitement that driving your own authentic NASCAR Nextel Cup racecar on a nationally renowned Superspeedway can deliver. The company books various dates during the year at NASCAR tracks near you and customers can purchase laps ranging from a 3-lap ride to an 100-lap super drive. Students can achieve speeds of up to 165 mph at the Superspeedways and are allowed to pass and draft with other students. In order to reach these speeds safely an instructional session is provided to acquaint the student with the racecar, safety precautions and the proper groove of the racetrack. DJRT was founded in 1998 and is backed by NASCAR Champions Ned and Dale Jarrett, as well as Dale's brother Glenn, Dale's son Jason and Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre. More information is available on the Racing Adventure by visiting www.racingadventure.com.

Power2Ship Inc (OTCBB: PWRI) - closed down at 6.86%, trading 238,850 shares on Thursday

Power2Ship (P2S) is an Application Service Provider that specializes in the collection and processing of real-time transportation information using event-driven software that optimizes the utilization of transportation assets and provides the information to trading partners. P2S' services are offered to the supply chain management industry including manufacturers and distributors of goods as well as service providers that transport the goods. P2S has three other divisions established to accelerate the market penetration of its patent-pending P2S MobileMarket(TM): An International Licensing Division markets the P2S MobileMarket(TM) abroad; a Security Division focuses on Homeland Security initiatives primarily related to container security; and a Strategic Transactions Division seeks merger, acquisition, and joint venture opportunities with strategic trucking companies and other transportation-related providers.

Sedona Corporation (OTCBB: SDNA) - trade up 30.43% over open on Thursday

Community and regional banks, credit unions, and insurance companies utilize SEDONA Corporation's (OTC Bulletin Board: SDNA) multi-vertical, web-based customer relationship management (CRM) solution, Intarsia. Intarsia is specifically designed and priced for small and midsize financial services businesses and is easily tailored for each individual organization. The software includes state-of-the-art features such as next best product and customer retention analytics, profitability management, and lead and referral tracking. By utilizing SEDONA's CRM software and complementary services, SEDONA's clients effectively identify, acquire, foster, and retain loyal, profitable customers.

Global Casinos Inc (OTCBB: GBCS) - trade up 2.04% over open on Thursday

Global Casinos, Inc. engages in the development and operation of gaming casinos in the United States. The company, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Casinos U.S.A., Inc., owns and operates the Bull Durham Saloon & Casino located in Black Hawk, Colorado. As of August 31, 2005, it operated 186 slot machines. In addition, the company provides food and beverage services. Global Casinos was founded in 1978 and is based in Boulder, Colorado.

Compusonics Video Corporation (OTCBB: CPVD) - trade up 50.00% over open on Thursday

Founded in 1985 in Colorado, CPVD is presently engaged in digitizing and compressing analog signals and in licensing its patented technology to others. The company holds five patents for this process in the USA, as well as holding current patents on technology in Japan, Germany and several European countries. The company was among the first to provide personal computers with the capability of digital disk video and audio recording, instant search, editing, sequencing and playback. Website: www.cpvd.com.

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28.04.2006, 15:15

ICON Reports 19% Increase in Net Revenue, 82% Increase in Operating Income and 64% Increase in EPS

DUBLIN, Ireland, Apr 28, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Highlights - First Quarter Fiscal 2006:
-- First quarter net revenues increased 19% over the comparative quarter to February 28, 2005, to $98.5 million.

-- Adjusted income from operations increased by 82% to $11.0 million.

-- Adjusted diluted earnings per share increased by 64% for the first quarter to 59 cents.

-- $171 million of net new business awarded to ICON during the quarter, an increase of 61%.

ICON plc (Nasdaq: ICLR), a global contract clinical research organisation, which has over 3,200 employees providing services to the pharmaceutical, biotech and medical device industries from 41 locations in 27 countries worldwide, today reported its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2006. As a consequence of the recent change of its financial year, the comparative quarter mentioned in this press release will be the quarter ended February 28, 2005.

Net revenues for the quarter were $98.5 million, representing a 19% increase over net revenues of $82.9 million for the comparative quarter last year.

Income from operations, on a US GAAP basis, was $10.1 million, compared to a loss of $5.2 million last year. Net income was $7.5 million or 53 cents per share, on a diluted basis, compared with a net loss of $5.2 million or 39 cents per share last year.

In the current quarter, a non-cash charge of $0.9 million relating to the expensing of stock options was included in accordance with SFAS No. 123(R). In the comparative quarter, a one-time charge of $11.3 million, relating primarily to the impairment of goodwill, was included net of tax.

On an adjusted basis, excluding these items, income from operations was $11.0 million, an increase of 82% from the $6.0 million reported last year. Operating margin was 11.2%, compared with 7.3% for last year. Adjusted net income was $8.5 million or 59 cents per share, on a diluted basis, compared with $5.0 million or 36 cents per share last year.

Days sales outstanding, comprising accounts receivable and unbilled revenue less payments on account, were 56 days at March 31, 2006, a decrease from the 65 days at December 31, 2005 and the 67 days at the quarter ended November 30, 2005.

For the quarter ending March 31, 2006, cash flows from operating activities were $10.5 million and capital expenditure was $4.5 million. As a result, the company's net cash, short-term debt and short-term investments were $85.3 million at March 31, 2006, compared to $77.5 million at December 31, 2005 and $79.2 million at November 31, 2005.

"The quarter to March 2006 has been an outstanding start to the year", commented Chairman Dr. John Climax. "Net bookings for the 4 months since our last reported quarter, were $208 million, of which $171 million arose in the quarter, an all time record. Revenue grew by 19%, margins improved to 11.2% helped by further improvement in our central lab, and EPS responded strongly, growing 64%. Business flows continue to be strong and we look forward with confidence to the remainder of 2006."

The company will hold its first quarter conference call today, April 28, 2006 at 08:00 EST (13:00 Ireland & UK). This call and linked slide presentation can be accessed live from our website at http://www.iconclinical.com. A recording will also be available on the website for 90 days following the call. In addition, a calendar of company events, including upcoming conference presentations, is available on our website, under "shareholders services". This calendar will be updated regularly.

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28.04.2006, 15:16

DuPont Opened Its First R&D Facility in China

SHANGHAI, Apr 28, 2006 (SinoCast via COMTEX) -- DuPont Packaging & Industrial Polymers announced recently that its new research and development facility in China had been opened for business. The facility is located in the DuPont China Research and Development Center at Shanghai Zhangjiang High-tech Park and it is conducted to offer services to its global customers.
The executive president of DuPont Packaging & Industrial Polymers Asia Pacific gave a favorable comment on the new research and development facility and promised to offer more and better services to its global customers.

The focus of the new facility is on the most advanced industrial 9-layer coextrusion inflation film product line for developing packaging and industrial membrane structure. In this new facility, a small-sized laboratory and a 3-layer coextrusion inflation film product line is for making the product rudiment and for small-scaled research and development.

Mr. Thomas Powel, vice president of DuPont, emphasizes that they are confident about the packaging and industrial polymers business in both Asia-Pacific and the world, and the establishment of the research and development facility in China will strengthen their research and development, and promote closer and better cooperation between DuPont and its customers.

Founded in 1802, DuPont is a scientific company with its business in more than 70 countries and territories and its extensive innovative products and services have got involved in agriculture, nutrition, electronics, communications, security and protection, residence and architecture, etc.

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28.04.2006, 15:19

Pfizer Buy Rating Reiterated From DonHarrold.net

SHREVEPORT, La., Apr 28, 2006 (PRIMEZONE via COMTEX) -- DonHarrold.net (IARD No. 119079, www.donharrold.net), rates Pfizer Inc (NYSE:PFE), Powerwave Technologies (Nasdaq: PWAV), Pmc-sierra Inc (Nasdaq: PMCS), and Washington Mutual Inc. (NYSE:WM). DonHarrold.net provides unbiased stock ratings from registered investment advisors.

Important Stock rating Changes:

Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE)

DonHarrold.Net Rating: Buy

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Powerwave Technologies (Nasdaq: PWAV)

DonHarrold.Net Rating: Buy

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Pmc-sierra Inc. (Nasdaq: PMCS)

DonHarrold.Net Rating: Sell

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Washington Mutual Inc. (NYSE:WM)

DonHarrold.Net Rating: Sell

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28.04.2006, 15:22

DonHarrold.net Commentary -- April 28, 2006

My most recent published rating on Sirius Satellite (Nasdaq: SIRI) was SELL on April 11. SIRI opened April 11 at $5.31 and closed yesterday, April 27, at $4.82. That move down confirmed my initial rating with a decline of 9.2%. While there may be more downside, I believe that the bulk of the move has occurred. For that reason I feel an upgrade is in order for SIRI to "Weak Sell".

A "Weak Sell" stock like Sirius Satellite (Nasdaq: SIRI) is one that I think will probably move lower, yet the downtrend should be minimal at this point. If you hold the stock and are hoping for a move higher, a "Weak Sell" could be good news.

The "Weak Sell" rating is tricky, though. There are mixed signals that at once show the stock is going lower still, but could stop the drop anytime. It's a signal that says, "Be ready for a change of character". My least favorite rating is the "Weak Sell" or "Weak Buy". But, on the flipside, the next stop from "Weak Sell" is, usually "Strong Buy!"

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28.04.2006, 15:23

Sirius Satellite Upgrade from DonHarrold.net

SHREVEPORT, La., Apr 28, 2006 (PRIMEZONE via COMTEX) -- DonHarrold.net (IARD No. 119079, http://www.donharrold.net), rates Sirius Satellite Radio (Nasdaq: SIRI), Applied Micro Circuits (Nasdaq: AMCC), Bea Systems Inc (Nasdaq: BEAS), and Extreme Networks Inc (Nasdaq: EXTR) DonHarrold.net provides unbiased stock ratings from registered investment advisors.

Important Stock rating Changes:

Sirius Satellite Radio (Nasdaq: SIRI)

DonHarrold.Net Rating: Weak Sell

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Applied Micro Circuits (Nasdaq: AMCC)

DonHarrold.Net Rating: Buy

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Bea Systems Inc. (Nasdaq: BEAS)

DonHarrold.Net Rating: Sell

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Extreme Networks Inc. (Nasdaq: EXTR)

DonHarrold.Net Rating: Buy

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28.04.2006, 15:34

BUYINS.NET: TZOO, VTLV, AXGJ, BSLM, EFCR, IESV Have Also Been Added To Naked Short List Today

Apr 28, 2006 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- www.buyins.net, announced today that these select companies have been added to the NASDAQ, AMEX and NYSE naked short threshold list: Travelzoo Inc (NASDAQ: TZOO), Vital Living Inc (OTCBB: VTLV), Axia Group, Inc. (OTC: AXGJ), Bio Solutions Manufacturing, Inc. (OTCBB: BSLM), EGPI Firecreek, Inc. (OTCBB: EFCR), Intrepid Technology & Resource, Inc (OTCBB: IESV).

Travelzoo Inc (NASDAQ: TZOO) an Internet media company, publishes travel offers from various travel companies. The company's publications include the Travelzoo Web sites, the Travelzoo Top 20 email newsletter, and the Newsflash email product. It also operates SuperSearch, a pay-per-click travel search engine. Travelzoo' products provide advertising opportunities for airlines, hotels, cruise lines, vacation packagers, and other travel companies. Its products also provide Internet users with a source of information on current sales and specials from various travel companies. The company offers its products through online marketing and direct marketing. It operates in the United States and the United Kingdom. Travelzoo was founded in 1998 and is based in New York City. With 16.25 million shares outstanding and 1.29 million shares declared short as of March 2006, there is a failure to deliver in shares of TZOO.

Vital Living Inc. (OTCBB: VTLV) engages in the development and marketing of nutritional fruit and vegetable supplements, protein supplements, and nutraceuticals products. The company, through a licensing agreement, also has the rights for the use of a pharmaceutical delivery system known as GEOMATRIX'. Its principal products include GreensFIRST, Red Alert, Dream Protein, and Complete Essentials. GreensFirst supplies natural vitamins, minerals, plant enzymes, antioxidants, phytonutrients, and symbiotic intestinal flora for optimal energy metabolism, fat burning, digestion, detoxification, immunity, repair, recovery, rejuvenation, and vital longevity. Red Alert, a phytonutrient-antioxident energy drink, improves immune function and weight management; alkalizes and balances pH; and healthy digestion. Dream Protein is a whey protein highly concentrated formula consisting of proprietary hormone free and ultra-lowtemp whey protein isolate. Complete Essentials is an ultra pure omega 369 dietary supplement that contains essential fatty acids derived from organic flaxseed oil, borage seed oil, and deep sea cold water fish oil to satisfy an individual's need for essential fatty acids. The company distributes its products through healthcare practitioners, including physicians, condition specialists, chiropractors, nutritionists, and trainers; and regional nutritional distributors; as well as sells directly to consumers through call centers and Web sites. Vital Living was founded in 1999. It was formerly known as Nutritional Systems, Inc. and changed its name to Vital Living, Inc. in 2001. The company is based in Phoenix, Arizona. With 112.26 million shares outstanding and an undisclosed short position, there is a failure to deliver in shares of VTLV.

Axia Group, Inc. (OTC: AXGJ) through its subsidiary, Axia Building Technologies, Ltd., provides housing and disaster response technologies worldwide. It seeks to identify, develop, and acquire technologies that provide housing, as well as improve living conditions for those who have lost their homes and communities to disasters. Axia Group was incorporated in 1984 as the Canton Industrial Corporation and changed its name to Cyber America Corporation in 1996. Further, the company changed its name to Axia Group, Inc. in 2000. Axia Group is based in La Mesa, California. With an undisclosed short position, there is a failure to deliver in shares of AXGJ.

Bio Solutions Manufacturing, Inc. (OTCBB: BSLM) engages in the development and manufacture of microbiological products for waste bioremediation in the United States. It services its products to municipal collection systems and food service facilities. Bio Solutions Manufacturing is headquartered in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. With 18.31 million shares outstanding and an undisclosed short position, there is a failure to deliver in shares of BSLM.

EGPI Firecreek, Inc. (OTCBB: EFCR) through its subsidiary, Firecreek, engages in the exploration, development, and exploitation of crude oil and natural gas. It focuses on the development of proved certain oil and gas projects located in Russia and Romania. The company, through its other subsidiary, International Yacht Sales Group, Ltd., engages in commercial and private leisure marine vessel sales brokerage, and charter business over the Internet. International Yacht Sales Group also develops e-commerce software, Secure Yacht Sales Server Software. EGPI Firecreek is headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona. With 204.59 million shares outstanding and an undisclosed short position, there is a failure to deliver in shares of EFCR.

Intrepid Technology & Resource, Inc. (OTCBB: IESV) and its wholly owned subsidiaries operate as a biofuels renewable and alternative energy development company in the United States. It specializes in developing, constructing, operating, and owning or co-owning a portfolio of projects in the biofuels production area of the renewable energy sector. The company primarily undertakes the construction and operation of biodiesel and ethanol production facilities. Intrepid also produces and distributes biofuels, with a primary focus on biogas. In addition, it provides engineering services, including engineering design, cost estimation, construction management, project planning and management, project and program management, and scheduling primarily to federal government, and private commercial and industrial clients. Further, the company offers technical consulting services in the science and technology disciplines, such as nuclear science, renewable energy, material science, construction management, soil science, crop management, and process engineering. Additionally, it owns rights in precious metals properties in Montana. Intrepid is headquartered in Idaho Falls, Idaho. With 170.41 million shares outstanding and an undisclosed short position, there is a failure to deliver in shares of IESV.

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28.04.2006, 15:37

BUYINS.NET: ANLT, BCON, EN, MSGI, OFI, TIV Have Been Added To Naked Short List Today

Apr 28, 2006 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- www.buyins.net, announced today that these select companies have been added to the NASDAQ, AMEX and NYSE naked short threshold list: Analytical Surveys, Inc. (NASDAQ: ANLT), Beacon Power Corporation (NASDAQ: BCON), Enel Spa Ads (NYSE: EN), MSGI Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: MSGI), Overhill Farms, Inc (AMEX: OFI), Tri-Valley Corporation (AMEX: TIV)

Analytical Surveys, Inc. (NASDAQ: ANLT) provides data conversion, spatial data management, and technical services for the geographic information systems (GIS) market in the United States. It produces precision computerized maps and information files used in GIS. The company transfers or updates raw information from various sources, such as maps, blueprints, construction drawings, databases, aerial photography, field inventory of asset attributes, and satellite imagery into a digital and visual representation. GIS are used by state and local governments and utility companies to manage information relating to utilities, natural resources, streets, and land use and property taxation. Analytical Surveys was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in San Antonio, Texas. With 3.26 million shares outstanding and 66,552 shares declared short as of March 2006, there is a failure to deliver in shares of ANLT.

Beacon Power Corporation (NASDAQ: BCON) a development stage company, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the design, development, configuration, and sale of products and services to support electricity grid operation. The company's sustainable energy storage and power conversion solutions provide electric power for the utility, renewable energy, and distributed generation markets in the United States. Its products include Smart Energy matrix and Smart Power M5 inverter system. The company's Smart Energy matrix is a modular and flywheel-based energy storage system designed for use in grid frequency regulation and other distributed generation applications. The Smart Power M5 inverter system for the photovoltaic energy market converts direct current generated by solar cells from sunlight into alternating current required by residential and commercial users for operating electrical devices. The company also offers Smart Energy 25 system for energy storage solution and Smart Energy 6 system for remote terminal power backup for the telecommunications industry and various applications for cable television, wireless, and broadband companies. Beacon Power was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Wilmington, Massachusetts. With 59.97 million shares outstanding and 3.09 million shares declared short as of March 2006, there is a failure to deliver in shares of BCON.

Enel Spa Ads (NYSE: EN) together with its subsidiaries, engages in the generation, distribution, transmission, and sale of electricity principally in Italy. It also engages in the import, distribution, and sale of natural gas. As of December 31, 2004, the company served approximately 23.2 million electric utility customers and 2 million gas utility customers in Italy. ENEL's electricity transmission grid consisted of approximately 38,696 kilometers of lines and 300 primary transformer stations, as of the above date. In addition, it provides mobile and fixed-line telecommunication services, and Internet access services. The company was founded in 1962 and is based in Rome, Italy. With 1.23 billion shares outstanding and 130,000 shares declared short as of March 2006, there is a failure to deliver in shares of EN.

MSGI Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: MSGI) through its subsidiaries, provides proprietary security products and services to commercial and governmental organizations worldwide. It provides technology-based products and services to law enforcement agencies throughout North America and Europe, as well as markets off-the-shelf and custom surveillance equipment, including antennas, audio bugs, body cameras, covert and overt color and black-and-white cameras, night vision fixed surveillance cameras, power supplies, recording devices, and related supplies. The company also designs, develops, and deploys software products for a range of wireless mobile devices; offers video control security solutions for the civilian and military segments in Italy; and provides outsourced IT infrastructure, operating system, and database application know-how, as well as ASP enabling and business continuity services in Italy. MSGI's clients include private and public-sector organizations focused on law enforcement, and military and intelligence operations that support anti-terrorism and security interests. The company was incorporated in 1919. It was formerly known as MKTG Services, Inc. and changed its name to Media Services Group, Inc. in 2003. Further, the company changed its name to MSGI Security Solutions, Inc. in February 2005. MSGI is headquartered in New York City. With 3.85 million shares outstanding and 69,678 shares declared short as of March 2006, there is a failure to deliver in shares of MSGI.

Overhill Farms, Inc. (AMEX: OFI) operates as a custom manufacturer of frozen food products. Its products include entrees, plated meals, meal components, soups, sauces, poultry, and meat and fish specialties. The company offers its products through its internal sales force and outside food brokers. It serves retailers, foodservice, and airline industries. Overhill was formed in 1995 and is headquartered in Vernon, California. With 15.26 million shares outstanding and 627 shares declared short as of March 2006, there is a failure to deliver in shares of OFI.

Tri-Valley Corporation (AMEX: TIV) through its subsidiaries, engages in the exploration, acquisition, development, and production of oil and gas. It develops and produces oil and natural gas in the Sacramento and San Joaquin Valleys in southern California. The company's principal oil and gas properties include Ekho property, which is located 45 miles northwest of Bakersfield, California; and Sunrise Natural Gas project, located near the City of Delano, California. It also owns approximately 17,500 acres of land in Railroad Valley, Nevada. In addition, the company engages in the exploration, development, and production of various metal and mineral properties. Its mineral properties include approximately 53 square miles of claims surrounding areas of known gold and copper mineralization in two areas of the Tintina Gold Belt of Alaska, and drilled-resources of basalt and limestone in California. Tri-Valley Corporation was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Bakersfield, California. With 22.48 million shares outstanding and 3.79 million shares declared short as of March 2006, there is a failure to deliver in shares of TIV.

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03.05.2006, 15:11

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03.05.2006, 15:15

QUALCOMM Increases Financial Guidance for the Third Fiscal Quarter of 2006

SAN DIEGO, May 3, 2006 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- QUALCOMM Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM) today updated its financial guidance for the third fiscal quarter ending June 25, 2006.
QUALCOMM is hosting its analyst meeting for institutional investors and equity analysts on May 4, 2006 in New York, NY. The meeting will be simulcast on the Company's website at www.qualcomm.com. Executive presentations will begin at 9:00 am EDT and will conclude at 1:00 pm EDT.

The following statements are forward looking and actual results may differ materially. Please see "Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements" at the end of this news release for a description of certain risk factors and QUALCOMM's annual and quarterly reports on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for a more complete description of risks.

Pro Forma Defined

Pro forma results and guidance exclude the QUALCOMM Strategic Initiatives (QSI) segment, estimated share-based compensation, tax benefits related to prior years and acquired in-process research and development (R&D) expense, when applicable.

Third Fiscal Quarter Business Outlook

Based on the current business outlook, we now anticipate third fiscal quarter QUALCOMM pro forma revenues to be at or slightly above the high end of prior guidance of approximately $1.77 to $1.87 billion. We now anticipate third fiscal quarter QUALCOMM pro forma diluted earnings per share to be approximately $0.38 to $0.40, compared to $0.28 in the year ago quarter. This estimate is based on the shipment of approximately 53 to 56 million Mobile Station Modem (MSM) chips during the quarter compared to approximately 36 million in the year ago quarter and approximately 49 million in the prior quarter. We previously anticipated third fiscal quarter QUALCOMM pro forma diluted earnings per share of approximately $0.36 to $0.38 and estimated shipments of approximately 50 to 53 million MSM chips.

"The increase in our guidance reflects stronger than expected new orders for our very low-tier chipsets as well as increased demand for 1xEV-DO chipsets," said Dr. Paul E. Jacobs, CEO of QUALCOMM. "The breadth of our segmented chipset offerings is unsurpassed in the industry and clearly demonstrates the level of innovation and execution we have achieved as a result of our significant research and development investments."

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03.05.2006, 15:18

Windrose Medical Properties Trust Reports First Quarter 2006 Results First Quarter Highlights: * Reported quarterly rental revenues of $21.2 million, up 123.0% from 2005 * Generated funds from operations (FFO) of $0.29 per share on a fully diluted ba

INDIANAPOLIS, May 3, 2006 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Windrose Medical Properties Trust (NYSE: WRS), a self-managed specialty medical properties REIT, announced today financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2006.
Financial and Operating Results

Windrose reported first quarter 2006 rental revenues of $21.2 million, compared to $9.5 million for the first quarter 2005, a 123.0% increase. First quarter 2006 corporate general and administrative expenses were $1.5 million, compared to $1.0 million for the same quarter in 2005, a 53.5% increase.

First quarter 2006 net income was $1.2 million compared to $2.3 million for the first quarter 2005. Excluding the gain on sale of Morningside Plaza, first quarter 2005 net income was $1.0 million. First quarter 2006 net income available for common shareholders was $190,000, or $0.01 per diluted share based on 17.9 million weighted average common shares outstanding, compared to $2.3 million, or $0.19 per diluted share based on 12.3 million weighted average common shares outstanding and after preferred dividends, for the first quarter 2005. Excluding the gain on sale of Morningside Plaza, first quarter 2005 net income was $1.0 million, or $0.09 per diluted share.

First quarter 2006 funds from operations (FFO), comprised of net income plus depreciation and amortization from real estate, was $5.2 million, or $0.29 per diluted share on an increased share base, compared to $3.1 million, or $0.26 per diluted share, for the first quarter 2005. First quarter 2006 funds available for distribution (FAD), which consists of FFO adjusted primarily for straight-line rent, above/below market rents, and amortization of deferred financing fees, was $4.7 million.

Hospital Affiliates Development Corp. (HADC), Windrose's taxable development subsidiary, generated a first quarter 2006 pre-tax loss of $36,000, as compared to a first quarter 2005 pre-tax profit $118,000. The first quarter 2006 after-tax loss was approximately $21,000.

On January 30, 2006, Paula J. Conroy joined Windrose as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. On March 1, 2006, Robert L. Bowen joined the Board of Trustees.

In March 2006, Windrose Capital Trust I, a Delaware statutory trust which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Windrose Medical Properties, L.P., the operating partnership of Windrose, completed a $50 million private placement of fixed/floating rate trust preferred securities. These securities will be treated as unsecured long-term debt. Approximately $17.1 million of the net proceeds from the private placement was used to repay outstanding indebtedness under a Bridge Loan Agreement with KeyBank National Association, which was terminated upon repayment. The remaining approximately $32.9 million will be used for general corporate purposes, including funding future acquisitions.

In March 27, 2006, the Company secured through subsidiaries two new secured term loans totaling $36.0 million with Charter One Bank, N.A. to provide permanent financing for the Foundation Surgical Hospital and the Foundation Medical Tower, each located in Bellaire, Texas. These facilities replace two secured construction loans made in September 2004 and December 2004.

Fred Klipsch, Windrose's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, remarked, "Our first quarter results reflect our expanded portfolio platform that increased approximately 130% in 2005 to $690 million. As a result of the significant development and acquisition activity during the fourth quarter of 2005, we focused on the integration of these assets and the expansion of our infrastructure during the first quarter of 2006. With our broadened asset base, we believe that we are well positioned for future portfolio expansion and expect revenues to grow."

About Windrose

Windrose is a self-managed real estate investment trust (REIT) based in Indianapolis, Indiana with offices in Nashville, Tennessee. Windrose was formed to acquire, selectively develop and manage specialty medical properties, such as medical office buildings, ambulatory surgery centers, outpatient treatment diagnostic facilities, physician group practice clinics, specialty hospitals and treatment centers

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03.05.2006, 15:22

Dyadic Receives $2.1 Million in Cash from Exercise of Warrants and Stock Options and Announces $1.6 Million Debt-for-Equity Conversion by Its Two Largest Stockholders, Including the Company's CEO

JUPITER, Fla., May 03, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dyadic International, Inc. (AMEX: DIL), a biotechnology company, announced today that it has received approximately $2.1 million in proceeds from the exercise of warrants to purchase an aggregate of approximately 495,000 shares of the Company's common stock at an exercise price of $3.33 per share, warrants to purchase 50,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $5.50 per share, and stock options to purchase an aggregate of 47,417 shares of common stock, with exercise prices ranging from $2.08 to $4.50 per share.
Dyadic also announced that on May 1, 2006, the Company's two largest stockholders increased their stock ownership in the Company through debt-for-equity conversions of convertible notes due from Dyadic in the aggregate amount of $1,577,872.06. The Emalfarb Trust, whose beneficiary is Mark A. Emalfarb, Dyadic's Chief Executive Officer, President and Chairman, received 251,298 shares of common stock upon the conversion in full of its convertible promissory note which had combined principal and accrued interest of $836,824.15 as of May 1, 2006. The Francisco Trust, whose beneficiaries are the wife and children of Mr. Emalfarb, received 222,537 shares of common stock upon the conversion in full of its convertible promissory note which had combined principal and accrued interest of $741,047.91 as of May 1, 2006.

Subsequent to the conversion of the convertible promissory notes, the Emalfarb Trust owns 5,822,125 shares and the Francisco Trust owns 4,769,578 shares, representing 24.3% and 19.9%, respectively, of the Company's outstanding shares of common stock at May 1, 2006.

Additionally, Dyadic announced that on April 30, 2006, the maturity date of the Revolving Note held by the Emalfarb Trust was extended from January 1, 2007 to January 1, 2008. The Revolving Note has a combined principal and accrued interest balance of approximately $2,440,900 as of May 1, 2006.

About Dyadic

Dyadic International, Inc. is engaged in the development, manufacture and sale of biological products using a number of proprietary fungal strains to produce enzymes and other biomaterials, principally focused on a system for protein production based on the patented Chrysosporium lucknowense fungus, known as C1. Dyadic currently sells more than 45 liquid and dry enzyme products to more than 200 industrial customers in approximately 50 countries.

Dyadic intends to utilize its patented enabling and proprietary platform technologies on its own behalf and under license to business collaborators for the discovery, development and manufacture of biological products from genes to produce targeted protein products for diverse markets.

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03.05.2006, 15:24

Bell2Bell.com: Aggressive Stock Trader Alert: MGMX, UNCN, ACHI, IVOI

SARASOTA, Fla., May 03, 2006 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- Stocks to watch for today are- Metro Gold Mines Mineral Resources, Inc. (Other OTC: MGMX.PK), Unico Incorporated (OTCBB: UNCN), AmeriChip International Inc (OTCBB: ACHI), iVoice, Inc. (OTCBB: IVOI):
Investors, have a look at

Metro Gold Mines Mineral Resources, Inc. (Other OTC: MGMX.PK), a precious metal mining company focused on the development of producing properties internationally. Metro Gold Mines announced that it has completed the acquisition of La Esperanza gold mine. Located in Segovia, La Esperanza is considered the richest, most gold-bearing municipality in Colombia with proven multi-million ounce deposits and as well as being the highest-yielding nation in South America.

Ken Lamb, President of MGM Mineral Resources commented; "MGM Mineral Resources has been working to acquire La Esperanza since its inception and it is extremely gratifying to see this exceptional property become part of our portfolio." Investors can learn more by going to - www.growthstockalert.net

MGMX.PK currently trades at around 7 cents a share.

Other stocks to watch:

Unico Incorporated (OTCBB: UNCN) announced on Monday that the company's wholly owned subsidiary, Bromide Basin Mining Company, LLC, had signed a revised mining lease and option to purchase agreement for the Bromide Basin Mines with Kaibab Industries, Inc.

UNCN closed Tuesday at $0.0009.

AmeriChip International Inc. (OTCBB: ACHI) announced Tuesday that the Company has released one of three custom laser heads for delivery.

ACHI closed Tuesday at $0.078.

iVoice, Inc. (OTCBB: IVOI) announced Tuesday that the company's wholly owned subsidiary, Thomas Pharmaceuticals, has received a purchase order from a major drugstore chain for its Acid+All(TM) consumable product.

IVOI closed Tuesday at $0.143.

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03.05.2006, 15:26

QLogic SANblade Fibre Channel HBAs Now Available on HP Integrity and HP 9000 Servers Running HP-UX 11i Features a Suite of Innovative Technology Advancements that Result in 'A Better 4Gb'

ALISO VIEJO, Calif., May 3, 2006 (PRIMEZONE via COMTEX) -- QLogic Corp. (Nasdaq: QLGC), the leader in Fibre Channel host bus adapters (HBAs), today announced that its reliable 4Gb SANblade(r) Fibre Channel PCI-X 2.0 HBAs are now available on HP Integrity and HP 9000 servers. Available from HP channel partners and directly from HP, the QLogic Fibre Channel HBAs feature a suite of innovative technology advancements that result in "A Better 4Gb." The HP-branded versions of the HBAs are used for connecting HP Integrity and HP 9000 servers to high-performance storage in HP-UX 11i operating environments.
"QLogic SANblade 4Gb Fibre Channel HBAs are optimized for performance on HP Integrity and HP 9000 servers running HP-UX 11i," said Roger Klein, vice president, marketing, QLogic Computer Systems Group. "The bandwidth provided by QLogic 4Gb FC HBAs unleashes the full power of storage applications in these environments."

"A Better 4Gb" HBA from QLogic

The New QLogic 4Gb HBAs offer a suite of technology advancements that help storage administrators in large enterprises ensure complete business continuity, maintain application performance and cost-effectively scale their networks.

For Better 4Gb Reliability:

Overlapping Protection Domains -- This QLogic exclusive ensures

that data is not left unprotected, even for the smallest

fraction of time, by generating a new check of parity or ECC

before stripping out the old check. This offers a superior level

of protection, well beyond traditional implementations.

HBA Failover with Linux -- To protect data even if there is a

component failure, QLogic uniquely offers Linux drivers that

provide customers with automatic failover and fail back

between redundant HBAs.

For Better 4Gb Performance:

Intelligent Interleaved DMA -- Unlike round-robin schemes for

transmitting data in a mixed 1Gb / 2Gb / 4Gb environment,

QLogic HBAs detect the link rate that each target can support

and transmit simultaneously, and at maximum performance, to each

storage device.

Out Of Order Frame Reassembly -- Only HBAs from QLogic reassemble

frames within an exchange in the correct order, even though

they may have been received out of order. This improves

performance by eliminating the need to retransmit the

entire I/O block.

For Better 4Gb Scalability:

Virtual SAN (VSAN) -- This QLogic exclusive allows a single HBA to

read VSAN tags in packets sent from a Cisco MDS switch. As a

result, QLogic HBAs can support multiple VSANs, each with a

completely isolated fabric topology and set of fabric services

including name server, zone server, domain controller, alias

server and login server.

QLogic SANblade Host Bus Adapters -- The Market Share Leader

Storage administrators in large enterprises are trusted with nothing less than ensuring complete business continuity. That's why the most popular SANblade HBA models have field-proven reliability of more than 1.7 million hours mean-time-between-failure. QLogic believes superior reliability is also why according to Dell'Oro, Gartner and IDC, QLogic ranked number one in market share for Fibre Channel HBA ports shipped and Fibre Channel HBA revenue in 2004.

About QLogic

QLogic is a leading supplier of high performance storage networking solutions including Fibre Channel host bus adapters (HBAs), blade server embedded Fibre Channel switches, Fibre Channel stackable switches, iSCSI HBAs, iSCSI routers and storage services platforms for enabling advanced storage management applications. The company is also a leading supplier of server networking products including InfiniBand host channel adapters that accelerate cluster performance. QLogic products are delivered to small-to-medium business and large enterprises around the world via its channel partner community. QLogic's products are also powering solutions from leading companies like Cisco, Dell, EMC, Hitachi Data Systems, HP, IBM, NEC, Network Appliance and Sun Microsystems. QLogic is a member of the S&P 500 Index. For more information go to www.qlogic.com.

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03.05.2006, 15:30

OTCPicks.com: Pre-Market Stocks to Watch for Wednesday, May 3rd, CCMI, PGPM, FPPL, TNOG, EDEX, ATUX

May 03, 2006 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- Our Stocks to Watch for today include Complete Care Medical, Inc. (OTC: CCMI), Pilgrim Petroleum Corporation (OTC: PGPM), First Petroleum & Pipeline Inc. (OTC: FPPL), Titan Oil and Gas, Inc. (OTC: TNOG), Eldorado Exploration, Inc. (OTC: EDEX), Altus Explorations Inc. (OTCBB: ATUX)
STOCK WATCH ALERTS

COMPLETE CARE MEDICAL, INC. (OTC: CCMI) "Up 66.67% on Tuesday"

Complete Care Medical, Inc. (OTC: CCMI), provides patients in all 50 states with lower cost alternatives for disease management, medical supplies and prescription pharmaceuticals. In addition, Complete Care Medical's discount services and medication program offers healthcare payers, healthcare providers, healthcare professionals and patients with easy access to utilization and compliance data in order to improve patient outcomes and improve quality of life.

Complete Care Medical, Inc. is a Delaware corporation formed in 2005. CCMI has acquired two companies including CarePharm, LLC which was acquired on June 2005, and Diabetes Gold, Inc. which was acquired in June 2005.

Publisher Note: I think the company is getting close to receiving their funding which was previously publically announced. Once this funding is in place they should begin implementing numerous new marketing programs which will significantly positively impact their revenue stream. I think you will see some press releases regarding this coming out in the near future. I don't know for sure but it appears that today's jump in stock price is from insider buying knowing that the funding is coming down and with expectations that the stock price will rise very quickly once that happens. I do not have any inside information on this but that is my guess.

PILGRIM PETROLEUM CORPORATION (OTC: PGPM) "Up 854.55% on Monday, and up 55% on Tuesday on Huge Volume"

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

Pilgrim Petroleum Corporation (OTC: PGPM) is a publicly traded company (Pink Sheets:PGPM). The company is acquiring oil and gas leases, producing properties, mineral rights and surface interests primary on marginal fields. Once acquired, the company intends to develop each property to maximize the income from each by refurbishing and improving the existing production.

PGPM News:

May 1 - Pilgrim Petroleum Announces Record Income for Quarter and Increase of Potential Oil Reserves

Pilgrim Petroleum Corporation (Pink Sheets:PGPM), an independent oil and gas company, announced today its plans of steadily working on increasing production in its current portfolio of leases on American Petroleum Corporation & General Energy Corp both subsidiaries and operators of Pilgrim.

Based on a 12,000-acre portfolio of proven undeveloped fields in the area of Archer and Wichita County, Texas, Pilgrim Petroleum estimates very high volumes of recoverable reserves. If the whole estimated subsurface is taken into consideration when calculating the potential of recoverable oil, the estimation reveals an approximate of 900 million barrels of recoverable oil.

(Total reserves based on 12,000 productive acres 12,000 acres x 500 feet x 150 barrels per acre foot = 900 million barrels of recoverable oil)

The net effects for the valuation of Pilgrim's stock with this potential recovery can be calculated as follows:

At US$60 per barrel for proven reserves and a portfolio that generates 900 million barrels of oil, Pilgrim Petroleum can be valued conservatively at 900 million barrels x 20% net revenue interest to Pilgrim Petroleum x US$60 per barrel = $10.08 billion less $100 million net development cost = $US10.07 billion in potential assets if fully developed. Pilgrim common stock could be worth approximately: $US10.07 billion divided by 322,720,011 common shares = $33.15 per share.

Pilgrim Petroleum Corporation CEO Rafael Pinedo said: "With these projections in hand, our objectives as a firm are steadily being accomplished as well as our serious commitment to our nation's energy supply."

FIRST PETROLEUM & PIPELINE, INC. (OTC: FPPL) "Up 50.91% on Monday, and up 140.96% on Tuesday on Huge Volume"

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

First Petroleum & Pipeline Inc. (OTC: FPPL) is an independent oil and gas exploration and development company with a focus on its Colorado, New Mexico and Wyoming properties. The Company's goal is to apply advanced technologies to systematically explore and develop its oil and natural gas opportunities. First Petroleum focuses its activities where expertise can be used efficiently to maximize returns on invested capital by reducing drilling risk and enhancing its ability to economically grow reserves and production volumes.

TITAN OIL & GAS, INC. (OTC: TNOG) "Up 136.36% on Tuesday on sizeable volume"

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

Titan Oil and Gas, Inc. (OTC: TNOG) is an energy company engaged in oil and gas development, drilling and production. Titan follows a conservative business model, redeveloping oil and gas fields with a history of production, while expanding into exploration and development of new properties. For more info go to http://www.titanoilandgas.com ELDORADO EXPLORATION, INC (OTC: EDEX) "Up 80% on Tuesday on sizeable volume"

Eldorado Exploration, Inc. (OTC: EDEX) operates as an energy development and management company. It uses a proprietary technology for oil and gas exploration. Advances in exploration technology, passive induced polarization (PIP), allow Eldorado Exploration to profit from newly discovered oil and gas reserves not previously detected. With recent innovations in exploration techniques EDEX is able to discern, which potential targets have sufficient reserves to be a commercial success and which do not. By focusing on prospective targets with larger accumulations the company is able to increase its success. Eldorado Exploration seeks out locations with substantial potential reserves which are commercially viable and capable of being developed for less than a dollar per barrel of oil or equivalent in natural gas.

ALTUS EXPLORATIONS, INC. (OTCBB: ATUX) "Up 147.5% on Tuesday on strong volume"

Altus Explorations Inc. (OTCBB: ATUX) is an emerging oil and gas company, based in Olive Branch, Mississippi, focused on developing and producing its diverse portfolio of properties in Texas and Kansas. In Texas, the Company is focusing on the lucrative bossier natural gas formation. In Kansas, Altus is concentrating its efforts on coal bed methane in addition to oil and natural gas. In addition to the above described exploration and development prospects, Altus proactively seeks out and performs technical and commercial evaluations of natural gas and oil opportunities that may be of strategic and/or synergistic interest to the Company. These opportunities may involve the building of Altus' inventory of exploration and development prospects, the continuing development of a solid producing reserve base for the Company, and/or midstream / delivery infrastructure development and investments that complement our existing activities. These evaluations and opportunity assessments are all made based on rigorous technical and economic criteria, and are made with consideration of prudent constraints on our equity and debt financing capacity and capabilities.