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GUESS INC.
02.11.06 21:08 Uhr

64,30 USD

+13,54 % [+7,67]
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Guess?, Inc. Reports Record Third Quarter 2006 Revenues and Earnings Third Quarter EPS Increased by 128%, to $1.05 Versus $0.46 Last Year


LOS ANGELES, Nov 01, 2006 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Guess?, Inc.
(NYSE: GES) today reported financial results for the third quarter ended
September 30, 2006.Third Quarter ResultsFor the third quarter of 2006,
the Company reported record net earnings of $48.4
million,
an increase of 133.8% compared to
net earnings of $20.7 million for the
quarter ended October 1, 2005.
Diluted earnings per share increased 128.3% to
$1.05 per share in the current quarter versus $0.46 per share in the third
quarter of last year.


Paul Marciano, Co-Chairman and Co-CEO, commented, "We are very pleased with our
outstanding financial performance in the third quarter. Our results represent
record-setting levels of revenues, operating margin, net earnings and earnings
per share, compared to any quarter in the Company's history. Our revenues and
earnings came in stronger than our expectations across all businesses and
geographic regions of the world. Our operating results show the power and the
potential of our business model with each of our businesses achieving
significant growth and margin expansion in the quarter. As a result, the
Company's operating margin expanded by 780 basis points -- a great achievement.

"Mr. Marciano stated, "Starting with North America, we had a very strong quarter.
Our retail business delivered top line growth of 14% and increased operating
earnings by 38%. The wholesale segment increased revenues by 38% and increased
operating earnings nearly fivefold.

"Mr. Marciano concluded, "Our results demonstrate that our business model today
is a unique one, more balanced and diversified. Europe had a remarkable third
quarter and was the largest contributor to our results, generating nearly a
third of our revenues and more than half of our operating profit.

We see even
greater opportunity in that region as we expand into northern and eastern
Europe. As our European business continues to gain traction and momentum, we are
now focusing on new opportunities, such as Asia.

"Total net revenue for the third quarter of 2006 increased 31.3% to $348.7 million from $265.6 million in the third quarter of 2005.

The Company's retail stores in the U.S. and Canada generated revenue of $178.1 million in the third quarter of 2006, a 13.9% increase from $156.3 million, as reported in the prior-year period. Comparable store sales increased 8.6% during the third
quarter of 2006 versus the prior-year period.

Net revenue from the Company's wholesale segment increased 37.8% to $42.7 million in the third quarter of 2006,
from $31.0 million in the prior-year period. Net revenue from the Company's European operations segment increased 73.1% to $111.5 million in the third quarter of 2006, compared to $64.4 million in the prior-year period.

Licensing segment net revenue increased 18.3% to $16.4 million in the third quarter of 2006, from $13.9 million in the prior-year period. The Company operated 330 retail stores in the U.S. and Canada at the end of the third quarter 2006 versus 305 stores a year earlier.Operating earnings for the third quarter of 2006 increased 108.7% to $74.0 million from $35.5 million in the third quarter of 2005.

Operating margin in the third quarter improved 780 basis points to 21.2%, compared to the prior year's quarter. This margin expansion was driven by a gross margin increase of 390 basis points to 47.0%, and an SG&A expense rate reduction of 390 basis points to
25.8% in the period.

Nine-Month ResultsFor the nine months ended September 30, 2006, the Company reported net earnings of $77.5 million, an increase of 134.7% compared to net earnings of $33.0 million for the nine months ended October 1, 2005. Diluted earnings per share
increased 128.4% to $1.69 per share in the first nine months of 2006 versus $0.74 per share in the comparable period last year. The nine months ended September 30, 2006 had 273 days compared to 274 days in the nine months ended October 1, 2005.Total net revenue increased 27.2% to $838.8 million in the 2006 nine-month
period from $659.4 million in the prior-year period. The Company's retail stores in the U.S. and Canada generated revenue of $481.0 million for the first nine months of 2006, an increase of 18.6% from $405.7 million in the prior-year period. Comparable store sales increased 13.0% during the first nine months of 2006. Net revenue from the Company's wholesale segment in the first nine months of 2006 increased 18.4% to $104.3 million from $88.1 million in the first nine months of 2005. Net revenue from the Company's European operations segment increased 60.0% to $209.5 million in the first nine months of 2006, compared to $131.0 million in the prior-year period. Licensing segment net revenue was $43.9 million in the first nine months of 2006, a 26.8% increase from $34.6 million for the prior-year period.Operating earnings for the first nine months of 2006 increased 108.8% to $121.9 million from $58.4 million in the first nine months of 2005.
Operating margin for the first nine months of 2006 improved by 560 basis points to 14.5%. This margin expansion was driven by a gross margin increase of 300 basis points to 42.9% and a decrease in SG&A of 260 basis points to 28.4% in the period.October 2006 Retail SalesThe Company also reported retail sales for its stores in the U.S. and Canada for fiscal October 2006. Total October retail sales for the month ended October 28, 2006 were $53.5 million, an increase of 17.6% from sales of $45.5 million for
the month ended October 29, 2005. Comparable store sales for October 2006 increased 11.8%, which follows an increase of 12.3% for the October 2005 period.Outlook for 2007The Company has reinstated issuing earnings guidance.

For the 2007 fiscal year,
the Company's expectations are as follows:
- Consolidated net revenues are expected to range from $1.30 billion to $1.35 billion.
- Operating margin is expected to be in the mid-teens.
- Diluted earnings per share are expected to be in the range of $2.75 to $2.85.

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JDS UNIPHASE CORP
03.11.06 17:37 Uhr

16,47 USD

+15,34 % [+2,19]
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Aktuell
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Im Blickpunkt

JDS Uniphase (+ 13,8 Prozent auf 16,25 Dollar) reduzierte im vergangenen Quartal den Verlust von 67 auf 17,4 Millionen Dollar. Vor Sonderposten übertraf der Gewinn je Aktie mit 3 Cents die Erwartungen von 1 Cent. Der Umsatz legte von 258,3 auf 318 Millionen Dollar zu. Analysten von Needham stuften die Aktie von „kaufen“ auf „stark kaufen“ hoch.

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Syntax-Brillian Corporation
03.11.06 19:15 Uhr

7,85 USD

+25,40 % [+1,59]

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NASDAQ

Aktuell
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+25,40 %

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bellwetherreport.com: Current Research on Syntax-Brillian Corporation


Nov 03, 2006 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- Current Research on Syntax-Brillian
Corporation (NASDAQ: BRLC)Syntax-Brillian (NASDAQ: BRLC), designs rear-projection, high-definition
televisions (HDTVs) that use the company's liquid crystal on silicon (LCoS)
microdisplay technology. LCoS microdisplays allow more content to be displayed
in a smaller size and at a lower cost than traditional LCDs, and are also used
in home theater projectors and near-to-eye displays, such as headsets.
Syntax-Brillian also offers optical modules and light engines -- including
prisms, color separators, and lenses -- for complete display systems. Publicly
traded Brillian Corp. merged in late 2005 with Syntax Groups, a privately held
manufacturer of HDTV-ready LCD TVs.

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Whole Foods Market, Inc.
03.11.06 20:31 Uhr

45,95 USD

-23,57 % [-14,17]
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NASDAQ

Aktuell
45,95 USD

Zeit
03.11.06 20:31

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-23,57 %

Tages-Vol.
1,58 Mrd.

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Small Cap News: Fundamental Review for Whole Foods Market Inc.


Nov 03, 2006 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- With food and other items that are
free of pesticides, preservatives, sweeteners, and cruelty, Whole Foods Market
(NASDAQ: WFMI) knows more about guiltless eating and shopping than most
retailers. The world's #1 natural foods chain, the firm operates 180 stores in
30 US states; Washington, DC; and in Canada and the UK. (It pioneered the
supermarket concept in health foods retailing.) The stores emphasize perishable
products, which account for more than two-thirds of sales. Whole Foods offers
more than 1,500 items in four lines of private-label products (such as the
premium Whole Foods and a line of organic products for children, Whole Kids). In
addition, the company has moved into related businesses (nutritional
supplements).Shares were down 23% dragging other health foods retailers with it.

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Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc.
03.11.06 20:52 Uhr

33,37 USD

-27,46 % [-12,63]

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NASDAQ

Aktuell
33,37 USD

Zeit
03.11.06 20:52

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Small Cap News: Analysis of Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Inc.


Nov 03, 2006 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- Hamburger fans are chirping about Red
Robin Gourmet Burgers (NASDAQ: RRGB) The company operates a chain of about 300
casual-dining restaurants in more than 30 US states and Canada that specialize
in high-end hamburgers. Its menu features more than 20 different twists on the
American classic, including the Pot Roast Burger, the Banzai Burger (marinated
in teriyaki), and the jalapeno-charged Five Alarm Burger. The signature Royal
Red Robin Burger features bacon and a fried egg on top of the beef. Red Robin
also serves chicken, seafood, and turkey burgers, as well as vegetarian
alternatives. Non-burger entrees include salads, pasta, seafood, and fajitas.
The company owns about half of its locations and franchises the rest.Shares were down 26% as rating was slashed.

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Mamma.com Inc
03.11.06 21:15 Uhr

2,29 USD

+11,71 % [+0,24]
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NASDAQ

Aktuell
2,29 USD

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+11,71 %

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bellwetherreport.com: The Bellwetherreport.com Wants Your Attention Directed To Mamma.com Inc


Oct 23, 2006 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- The Bellwether Report Takes Notice of
Mamma.com Inc (Nasdaq: MAMA)Mamma.com (formerly Intasys) has all the questions and all the answers for its
Internet customers. In 2004, the company sold its Intasys Billing Technologies
subsidiary -- which offered billing and customer care systems for utility,
e-commerce, and telecom firms -- to focus exclusively on its Internet media
operations. Mamma.com provides Internet surfers with a search engine to navigate
the Web, and it offers online direct marketing services and technologies. After
a stint as a technology incubator, Mamma.com restyled itself through investments
in small, Canadian wireless communications and e-commerce companies.

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THQ Announces Plans for Global Release of Disney*Pixar's Ratatouille Across All Major Gaming Systems in Summer 2007 Gamers With an Appetite for Adventure Can Explore the World of Ratatouille Beginning Summer 2007


AGOURA HILLS, Calif., Nov 06, 2006 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- THQ
Inc. (Nasdaq: THQI) today announced plans to bring Ratatouille, based on the
summer 2007 film from Disney*Pixar, to gamers of all ages around the world. The
game is in development across 11 systems, including Xbox 360(TM) video game and
entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION(R)3 computer entertainment
system, PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system and PSP(R)
(PlayStation(R)Portable) system, Nintendo's Wii(TM) video game console, Nintendo
GameCube(TM), Game Boy(R) Advance, Nintendo DS(TM), Windows PC and Mac, as well
as wireless devices. Ratatouille will mark the most comprehensive simultaneous
cross-platform launch in THQ's history and is scheduled to coincide with the
worldwide release of the highly anticipated film.(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041118/LATH093LOGO )"Disney*Pixar films have consistently captivated audiences of all ages with
their imaginative and memorable characters, visually stunning animation, and
unparalleled story-telling," said Kelly Flock, executive vice president of
worldwide publishing, THQ. "THQ has shipped more than 25 million units of
Disney*Pixar video games to date, illustrating the success of our long-standing
relationship and dedication to the Disney*Pixar business."About the Ratatouille Video GameIn the game, players will assume the role of Remy, a young rat whose love for
great food puts him at odds with the needs of his family. Fans will be able to
relive some of the film's most thrilling moments and experience the sights,
sounds and most importantly, the smells, of Paris a la Remy across a multitude
of gaming systems. Players will instantly recognize the storyline, characters
and key locations of Ratatouille, as they engage in a series of unique
mini-games, cooking challenges and head-to-head multiplayer. Ratatouille will
allow players to create culinary masterpieces, evade detection from dangerous
and often hungry enemies, and brave the perils of the dinner-rush in this
senses-shattering journey to fulfill Remy's life-long dream of becoming a great
chef.THQ's Heavy Iron Studios is leading development for Ratatouille across THQ's
Studio System. In addition, THQ Wireless is developing a suite of wireless
content including games, wallpapers and ring-tones based on Ratatouille.About the Ratatouille MovieIn Disney*Pixar's upcoming animated-adventure, Ratatouille, a rat named Remy
dreams of becoming a great French chef despite his family's wishes and the
obvious problem of being a rat in a decidedly rodent-phobic profession. When
fate places Remy in the sewers of Paris, he finds himself ideally situated
beneath a restaurant made famous by his culinary hero, Auguste Gusteau. Despite
the apparent dangers of being an unlikely -- and certainly unwanted -- visitor
in the kitchen of a fine French restaurant, Remy's passion for cooking soon sets
into motion a hilarious and exciting rat race that turns the culinary world of
Paris upside down.Remy finds himself torn between his calling and passion in life or returning
forever to his previous existence as a rat. He learns the truth about
friendship, family and having no choice but to be who he really is, a rat who
wants to be a chef.About Pixar Animation StudiosPixar Animation Studios combines creative and technical artistry to create
original stories in the medium of computer animation. Pixar has created seven of
the most successful and beloved animated films of all time: Toy Story, A Bug's
Life, Toy Story 2, Monsters, Inc., Finding Nemo, The Incredibles and Cars. Pixar
has won 20 Academy Awards(R) and its seven films have grossed more than $3.7
billion at the worldwide box office to date. The Northern California studio's
next film release is Ratatouille (summer 2007).About THQTHQ Inc. (Nasdaq: THQI) is a leading worldwide developer and publisher of
interactive entertainment software. The company develops its products for all
popular game systems, personal computers and wireless devices. Headquartered in
Los Angeles County, California, THQ sells product through its global network of
offices located throughout North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. More
information about THQ and its products may be found at www.thq.com and
www.thqwireless.com. THQ, THQ Wireless, Heavy Iron and their respective logos
are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of THQ Inc.Microsoft, Xbox and the Xbox logos are either registered trademarks or
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and/or in other countries and
are used under license from Microsoft.Nintendo, Wii, Game Boy Advance, Nintendo DS and Nintendo GameCube are
trademarks of Nintendo.

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Premium Brands Income Fund Announces Record Third Quarter Sales and EBITDA


VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, Nov 6, 2006 (CCNMatthews via COMTEX) -- Premium
Brands Income Fund (TSX:PBI.UN), a leading producer, marketer and distributor of
specialty branded consumer food products, announced today its third quarter and
year-to-date results for the 13 week and 39 week periods ended September 30,
2006.HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE QUARTER- The Fund's results for the third quarter of 2006 represent its seventh
consecutive quarter of record sales and EBITDA from continuing operations.- The Fund generated $5.3 million or $0.3556 per unit in distributable cash in
the third quarter of 2006 and declared $4.4 million or $0.2940 per unit in cash
distributions representing a payout ratio of 82.7%. On a rolling four quarter
basis, Premium Brands has generated distributable cash of $18.9 million or
$1.2585 per unit and declared $17.6 million or $1.176 per unit in cash
distributions representing a payout ratio of 93.4%.- The Fund posted earnings from continuing operations for the third quarter of
$4.2 million or $0.28 per unit versus $1.2 million or $0.10 per unit/share in
2005. On a year-to-date basis earnings from continuing operations increased to
$11.4 million or $0.76 per unit as compared to $3.5 million or $0.30 per
unit/share for 2005.- Third quarter sales of the Fund's core specialty food products increased by
$4.3 million or 8.1% to $55.5 million with organic growth representing
approximately 70% of the increase and acquisitions the remaining 30%. Total
sales for the quarter increased by 3.5% to $58.8 million as a $3.8 million
decrease in mainstream processed meat sales partially offset the specialty food
product sales gains. The Fund's lower mainstream processed meat sales were the
result of its decision earlier this year to exit certain lower margin product
categories. On a year-to-date basis the Fund's sales were up 8.2% to $163.4
million from $151.1 million in 2005.- Third quarter EBITDA from continuing operations reached a record $6.6 million
despite inflationary pressures on a variety of input costs and the Fund's new
Hempler's business still operating in a ramp up mode. On a year-to-date basis
EBITDA from continuing operations was up 24.0% to $17.9 million from $14.4
million in 2005.- Subsequent to the third quarter the Fund completed a treasury offering of
2,444,280 units at $11.60 per unit resulting in gross proceeds of $28.4 million.
The net proceeds from the offering of approximately $26.4 million, after
deducting the underwriters' fee and expenses of the offering, will initially be
used to reduce the amount outstanding on the Fund's credit facilities and then
to take advantage of acquisition opportunities and for general corporate
purposes. Post the offering the Fund's net funded debt to EBITDA ratio will
decrease to approximately 0.3:1.- The Fund is reaffirming its EBITDA guidance for 2006 of $22 million to $23
million with a bias towards the upper end of its targeted range.QUARTER SUMMARY(in thousands of 13 Weeks 13 Weeks 39 Weeks 39 Weeks dollars except Ended Ended Ended Ended per unit/share Sept 30, Sept 24, Sept 30, Sept 24, amounts) 2006 2005 2006 2005Revenue 58,770 56,795 163,428 151,065EBITDA 6,567 6,110 17,871 14,407EBITDA margin 11.2% 10.8% 10.9% 9.5%Earnings before non-controlling interest 4,331 1,205 11,628 3,604Loss from discontinued operations 696 604 1,357 1,397Net earnings: Total 3,553 601 10,079 2,121 Per unit/share 0.24 0.05 0.67 0.18Distributable cash: Total 5,334 (i) 14,623 (i) Per unit/share 0.3556 (i) 0.9749 (i)Cash distributions: Total 4,409 (i) 13,228 (i) Per unit/share 0.2940 (i) 0.8820 (i)Payout ratio 82.7% (i) 90.5% (i)(i) Not applicable as the Fund converted to an income trust on July 27, 2005."The primary driver of the continued improvement in our sales, EBITDA and EBITDA
margin is our commitment to two core business strategies:The acquisition and development of branded specialty food businesses that have a
leading position in a niche market segment; andThe acquisition and development of unique distribution and wholesale networks
that provide our specialty food businesses with proprietary access to a large
and diversified customer base."Our results for the third quarter show the strength of these strategies as we
continued to achieve record sales and EBITDA levels. We are particularly pleased
with the growth in our EBITDA and EBITDA margin given that several of our
businesses experienced significant inflationary pressures on a variety of their
input costs," stated Mr. George Paleologou, President.

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Absprachen unter Heuschrecken?

Zwei Jahre nach der Heuschrecken-Debatte in Deutschland hat nun auch Amerika ein Problem mit den Private-Equity-Firmen. Im Mutterland des Kapitalismus macht man sich allerdings nicht über das unmoralische Vorgehen bei den privaten Übernahmen Gedanken, sondern um deren rechtlichen Status – das Justizministerium ermittelt.

Aufhänger für die Debatte dieser Tage ist eine Übernahme, die schon acht Monate zurückliegt. Anfang dieses Jahres haben Clayton Dubilier & Rice Inc., die Carlyle Group und Merrill Lynch Global Private Equity für 15 Milliarden Dollar die Mietwagen-Tochter Hertz vom strauchelnden Autoriesen Ford übernommen. Das war seinerzeit eine Meldung, mehr aber auch nicht, denn dass private Investorengruppen börsennotierte Unternehmen oder auch Teile derselben aufkaufen, kommt in den USA regelmäßig vor.

Mittlerweile haben sich die Privatisierungen aber gehäuft, und den amerikanischen Behörden macht Sorge, dass sie stets nach dem selben Muster ablaufen. Eine Reihe von Firmen, und zwar immer drei oder vier aus einem Pool von nicht mehr als zehn Kandidaten, schlagen gemeinsam zu – mittlerweile drängt sich der Verdacht auch, dass sich die Investoren untereinander absprechen.

Das Justizministerium hat nun Ermittlungen beim Private-Equity-Ableger von Merrill Lynch aufgenommen. Das Traditionshaus an der Wall Street steht damit auf einer Liste mit den Hertz-Partnern Carlyle Group und Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, aber auch Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. und Silver Lake Partners, die bereits seit einigen Wochen untersucht werden.

Dass sich Washington in die Geschäfte einschaltet, macht den Unternehmen Kummer, und man reagiert umgehend. Die Kommunikation aus den Firmen ist in den letzten Tagen deutlich zurück gegangen, berichtet das Wall Street Journal. Außerdem haben die Branchenriesen reihenweise zusätzliche Anwälte eingeschaltet, die jeden Schritt überwachen. Vor allem einen Punkt prüfen zur Zeit alle Seiten, nämlich die Absprachen unter den Investorengruppen vor den jeweiligen Millionen- und Milliarden-Deals.

Nach Einschätzung des Justizministeriums dürfte es in der Vergangenheit regelmäßig illegale Absprachen gegeben haben. So sollen Investoren immer wieder zugunsten eines Konkurrenten darauf verzichtet haben, eigene Gebote einzureichen, um die Preise klein zu halten. Das macht aus Sicht der Investoren Sinn, denn deren Interesse an Unternehmen und Unternehmensteilen besteht darin, möglichst günstig zuzuschlagen, die Kosten zu senken, die Profitabilität zu erhöhen und mit Gewinn zu verkaufen.

Leidtragende hingegen wären jeweils die Aktionäre der Unternehmen, die ganz oder teilweise übernommen werden, und die – trotz einer oft satten Prämie über den jeweils relevanten Schlusskurs – zumindest in einigen Fällen mehr Erlös hätten erzielen können.

Lars Halter

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Omrix Biopharmaceuticals, Inc.
07.11.06 15:44 Uhr

21,57 USD

+9,69 % [+1,906]
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OMRIX Biopharmaceuticals Announces Third Quarter 2006 Financial Results Reports $0.53 Diluted EPS; Increases Full Year 2006 EPS Guidance to a Range of $1.40 to $1.45


NEW YORK, Nov 07, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- OMRIX Biopharmaceuticals Inc.
("OMRIX" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: OMRI), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical
company that develops and markets biosurgical and antibody-based products, today
announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2006.Third Quarter 2006 and Recent Highlights:-- Total revenues of $18.3 million, a 137% increase over the three months ended
September 30, 2005-- Diluted EPS of $0.53, compared to a loss of $0.03 in the third quarter of
2005-- BLA submission for Thrombin stand-alone product on November 6, 2006-- Addition of two development programs to biosurgery pipeline in anti-adhesion
and spine-- Long term supply agreement with Talecris Biotherapeutics, Inc. for the supply
of cryoprecipitate-- Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with NIH to develop
avian influenza (bird flu) immunoglobulin-- Initiation of a new manufacturing plant project in IsraelThird Quarter Financial ResultsTotal revenues for the third quarter of 2006 increased to $18.3 million, a 137%
increase from $7.7 million in the third quarter of 2005.Product sales from biosurgery and antibody product lines increased 191% to $17.3
million ($3.5 million from biosurgery products and $13.8 million from antibody
products) from $5.9 million ($2.2 million from biosurgery products and $3.7
million from antibody products) in the comparable quarter in 2005, with
biosurgery product sales increasing by 57%. These results are mainly
attributable to VIG sales in the amount of $8 million, an increase in the volume
of unit sales of Evicel, Crosseal and Quixil, the Company's marketed fibrin
sealant products, and increased units sales and price per unit of IVIG.Gross profit for the third quarter was $10.9 million, or 59% of total revenues,
compared to $2.0 million, or 26% of total revenues, in the corresponding quarter
of 2005.Research and development expenses for the third quarter of 2006 were $1.0
million compared to $602,000 in the third quarter of 2005. Selling, marketing,
general and administrative expenses increased to $2.4 million in the third
quarter of 2006 compared to $1.6 million in the third quarter of 2005 due to an
increase in business development costs and new employee hires as well as an
increase in legal and other expenses related to being a public company.Net income for the third quarter of 2006 was $8.1 million, or $0.53 per share on
a diluted basis, versus a loss of $321,000, or a loss of $0.03 per share on a
diluted basis, in the third quarter of 2005."We continue to see growth in each of our business lines and are pleased to
deliver an additional quarter of strong revenue growth," stated Robert Taub,
President and CEO of OMRIX. "We believe we will obtain approval of Evicel for
peripheral vascular (PV) surgery in the first half of 2007 and a general
hemostasis indication for Evicel and approval for thrombin in the second half of
2007, which will expand our current product offerings and penetration of the
biosurgery market. The product candidates in our antibody pipeline are advancing
through their clinical stages and widen our hyperimmune franchise offering to
include our High Titer Vaccinia Immunoglobulin, or HT-VIG, and West Nile Fever
Immunoglobulin, or WNIG, which will add to our Hepatitis B Immunoglobulin, or
HBIG, and Vaccinia Immunoglobulin, or VIG, products that we currently market."As of September 30, 2006, the Company had 14,885,868 shares of outstanding
common stock. Cash, cash equivalents and short term investments totaled $40.5
million and total debt was approximately $1.4 million.Upcoming MilestonesWe anticipate the following milestones in our biosurgical product line before
the 2006 year end:-- Evicel - second-generation fibrin sealant: Complete Phase III kidney surgery
clinical trial enrollment. This is the last of three pivotal clinical trials
needed to file for a general hemostasis indication-- Anti Adhesion: Submit a U.S. Investigational New Drug (IND) applicationWe anticipate the following milestones in our antibody product line before the
2006 year end:-- West Nile Immunoglobulin (WNIG) - for the treatment of West Nile fever:
Complete Phase 1/2 clinical trial enrollment-- High Titer Vaccinia Immunoglobulin (HT-VIG): Complete 3 pre-clinical studiesFull Year 2006 GuidanceFor the full year 2006, the Company is increasing its EPS guidance to be in the
range of $1.40 to $1.45. The Company is also increasing its guidance of expected
product sales revenues to be in the range of $54.0 million to $55.0 million.

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NORTEL NTWKS CP HLDG
07.11.06 15:48 Uhr

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Nortel Reports Results for the Third Quarter 2006


TORONTO, Canada, Nov 07, 2006 (PR Newswire Europe via COMTEX) -- Q3 Revenues of
US$2.96 Billion, up 17 Percent Year Over Year- Q3 Net Loss of US$99 Million, US$0.02 per Common Share on a Diluted basis- Q3 Cash Balance of US$2.60 Billion- Nortel Announces a Share Consolidation on a 1 for 10 BasisNortel Networks(xx) Corporation (NYSE: NT; TSX: NT) today announced its
unaudited financial results for the third quarter of 2006 prepared in accordance
with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. All dollar
amounts included are in U.S. dollars.Third Quarter 2006 Results--------------------------Revenues were US$2.96 billion for the third quarter of 2006 compared to US$2.52
billion for the third quarter of 2005 and US$2.74 billion for the second quarter
of 2006. The Company reported a net loss in the third quarter of 2006 of US$99
million, or US$0.02 per common share on a diluted basis, compared to a net loss
of US$136 million, or US$0.03 per common share on a diluted basis, in the third
quarter of 2005 and net earnings of US$366 million, or US$0.08 per common share
on a diluted basis, in the second quarter of 2006.Net loss in the third quarter of 2006 included a benefit of approximately US$43
million related to the announced changes to the North American employee benefit
plans, a gain of US$16 million on the sale of assets, a shareholder litigation
expense of US$38 million reflecting a mark-to-market adjustment of the share
portion of the global class action settlement and special charges of US$25
million for restructuring. The net loss in the third quarter of 2005 included
special charges of US$39 million related to restructuring activities and a net
charge of US$20 million related to the re-filing of the Company's tax returns as
a result of the financial restatements. Net earnings in the second quarter of
2006 included a shareholder litigation recovery of US$510 million reflecting a
mark-to-market adjustment of the share portion of the global class action
settlement, special charges of US$45 million for restructuring and a loss of
US$10 million on the sale of assets."I am pleased with our overall revenue growth and, in particular, in our focus
areas of next generation mobility, enterprise and related services, and metro
optical. I am also pleased with the 270 basis points operating margin
improvement versus the third quarter of 2005. However, we should and will be
moving faster. Pricing pressures and the speed at which our revenues are
shifting to next generation, early cycle products is increasing our challenge to
drive profitability improvements," said Mike Zafirovski, president and chief
executive officer, Nortel. "The management team and I are resolute in achieving
a globally competitive cost structure and we are accelerating and enhancing our
Business Transformation and Lean Six Sigma programs to close this gap and
achieving double digit operating margins in 2008. I believe recent steps of
establishing the Microsoft alliance, divesting our UMTS access business, and
increasingly shifting resources to lower cost centers are indicative of our
resolve."Breakdown of Third Quarter 2006 RevenuesCommencing in the third quarter of 2006, the Company's reportable segments were
aligned to reflect previously announced organizational changes. The new
reportable segments are Mobility and Converged Core Networks (MCCN), Metro
Ethernet Networks (MEN), Enterprise Solutions (ES) and Global Services (GS). For
further details, see the attached financial tables.MCCN revenues were US$1,540 million, an increase of 23 percent compared with the
year-ago quarter and an increase of 7 percent sequentially. ES revenues were
US$609 million, an increase of 14 percent compared with the year-ago quarter and
an increase of 28 percent sequentially. MEN revenues were US$430 million, an
increase of 18 percent compared with the year-ago quarter and a decrease of 8
percent sequentially. GS revenues were US$316 million, an increase of 4 percent
compared with the year-ago quarter and an increase of 2 percent sequentially.
Deferred revenues decreased sequentially by US$136 million and by US$10 million
since the beginning of the year. Order input for the quarter was US$2.35
billion, essentially flat from US$2.36 billion in the third quarter of 2005 and
down significantly from the US$2.82 billion in the second quarter of 2006,
primarily due to the higher than normal volume of CDMA orders received in second
quarter. The US$2.82 billion of order input in the second quarter of 2006
includes a correction resulting in a reduction of US$123 million from the
previously announced second quarter order input.Gross marginGross margin was 38 percent of revenue in the third quarter of 2006. This
compares to gross margin of 39 percent for the third quarter of 2005 and 39
percent for the second quarter of 2006. Compared to the third quarter of 2005,
gross margin was impacted primarily by pricing pressures and product mix, which
was partially offset by higher sales volumes and a project loss recorded in the
third quarter of 2005 related to a wireless contract in India.Selling, general and administrative (SG&A)SG&A expenses were US$605 million in the third quarter of 2006, compared to
US$567 million for the third quarter of 2005, and US$596 million for the second
quarter of 2006. Compared to the third quarter of 2005, SG&A was impacted by the
consolidation of the LG-Nortel joint venture and higher costs related to our
business transformation initiatives, partially offset by lower restatement
related and employee benefit plan costs.Research and development (R&D)R&D expenses were US$480 million in the third quarter of 2006, compared to
US$443 million for the third quarter of 2005 and US$489 million for the second
quarter of 2006. Compared to the third quarter of 2005, R&D was impacted by
increased investment in targeted product areas, the impact of the consolidation
of the LG-Nortel joint venture, partially offset by lower employee benefit plan
costs.

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InPhonic, Inc.
07.11.06 16:08 Uhr

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InPhonic Announces Financial Results for Third Quarter 2006 $13.8 Million in Quarterly Positive Operating Cash Flow Signed Residual Compensation Agreement with Fourth Major Wireless Carrier


WASHINGTON, Nov 06, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- InPhonic, Inc. (NASDAQ: INPC), a
leading online seller of wireless services and products, today reported
financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2006. Additionally,
InPhonic has reached a settlement in principle with the District of Columbia
Attorney General.Revenue was $102.2 million for the third quarter 2006, compared to $92.0 million
for the third quarter 2005. Loss from continuing operations for the third
quarter 2006 was ($4.9) million or ($0.13) per basic and diluted share compared
to a loss from continuing operations of ($4.4) million for the third quarter of
2005 or ($0.12) per basic and diluted share. Excluding the impact District of
Columbia Attorney General Settlement and related expenses of $3.8 million, loss
from continuing operations would have been ($1.0) million or ($0.03) per basic
and diluted share.Cash provided from operating activities was $13.8 million for the third quarter
2006, compared to a loss of ($6.3) million for third quarter 2005. Cash provided
from operating activities was $6.0 million for the first nine months of 2006,
compared to a loss of ($15.6) million for the first nine months of 2005. Cash
and cash equivalents totaled $57.5 million at September 30, 2006.Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA for the third quarter 2006 was $6.7 million, compared
to non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA of $2.0 million for the third quarter 2005. Non-GAAP
Adjusted EBT for the third quarter 2006 was $5.9 million, or $0.16 per diluted
share, compared to non-GAAP Adjusted EBT of $1.5 million, or $0.04 per diluted
share for the third quarter 2005.Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net loss from continuing operations before
interest expense, taxes, depreciation and amortization, restructuring costs,
other non-recurring costs and stock-based compensation. Adjusted EBT is defined
as Adjusted EBITDA after deducting depreciation and amortization and adding back
the effect of amortization related to acquired software and intangibles and
internal software development. Adjusted EBT per basic share is defined as the
per share value of Adjusted EBT based on the outstanding common stock. Adjusted
EBT per diluted share is defined as the per share value of Adjusted EBT on a
fully-diluted basis."We are pleased with our progress in transitioning an increasing amount of
InPhonic's business to a residual revenue model characterized by a predictable,
high margin and transparent recurring revenue stream." InPhonic CEO David A.
Steinberg commented, "Efforts to improve operational efficiency and our
disciplined focus on sustainable growth delivered significant improvements in
operating cash flow, solid revenue growth and continued margin expansion in the
quarter."Mr. Steinberg continued, "As we approach the busy holiday shopping season we are
focused on delivering superior value to the customer and an unequaled customer
experience at Wirefly.com, a leading one-stop online wireless shopping site, and
our thousands of marketing partner sites such as Bestbuy.com, Staples.com,
RadioShack.com, Motorola.com, Samsung.com, United.com and Delta.com."Additional Carrier Signs Up For Residual CompensationInPhonic recently signed an agreement with another major wireless carrier that
provides for monthly residual commission payments. InPhonic CFO Larry Winkler
commented, "We were able to exchange a small portion of our up front commission
for a greater value in future residual payments that we expect will have a
positive impact on our financial results over the long-term." This represents
the fourth major wireless carrier to enter into a residual compensation
agreement with InPhonic. In addition, InPhonic has residual compensation
agreements with two MVNO partners.Settlement in Principle with DC Attorney GeneralInPhonic has reached an agreement in principle with the District of Columbia
Attorney General's Office to settle the outstanding consumer protection lawsuit
related to our past use of mail-in rebates. Final settlement should follow
shortly.New Affinity and Distribution Partners-- Signed a multi-year agreement with Best Buy to be the exclusive provider of
cellular products and services on Bestbuy.com. Best Buy is the largest consumer
electronics retailer in the United States.-- Launched Delta Air Lines Skymiles Wireless online store that rewards
customers for their purchases of wireless products and services. Delta joins
United as the second travel related benefits wireless program InPhonic has
launched in 2006.-- Direct-to-You retail program has expanded to include Sam's Club locations as
well as an increasing number of RadioShack retail locations. This innovative
in-store program allows InPhonic to extend its reach into the approximately 93%
of consumers who currently shop for their wireless services and products
offline.Business OutlookThe following business outlook is based on current information and expectations
as of November 6, 2006. It is currently expected that the outlook will not be
updated until the release of InPhonic's next quarterly earnings announcement,
notwithstanding subsequent developments; however, InPhonic may update the
outlook or any portion thereof at any time. FY 2006 Q4 2006 -------------- --------------Revenue (in millions) $400 - $410 $115 - $125Adjusted EBITDA (in millions) $22 - $24 $9 - $11Adjusted EBT per basic and diluted share $0.58 - $0.63 $0.29 - $0.34Non-GAAP Financial MeasuresA reconciliation between GAAP and Non-GAAP results is shown immediately
following the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.The Company believes that the presentation of the above Non-GAAP measures
provides useful information to investors regarding certain additional financial
and business trends relating to its financial condition and results of
operations. The Company believes when U.S. GAAP results are viewed in
conjunction with these Non-GAAP measures, investors are provided with a more
meaningful understanding of the Company's ongoing operating performance. In
addition, the Company's management uses these measures for reviewing the
Company's financial results.These measures should be considered in addition to results prepared in
accordance with U.S. GAAP, but should not be considered a substitute for, or
superior to, GAAP results. The Company has reconciled Non-GAAP financial
measures included in this press release to the nearest GAAP measure. Investors
are encouraged to review the related GAAP financial measures and the
reconciliation of these Non-GAAP financial measures to their most directly
comparable GAAP financial measure.

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Ahead of the Bell: Teva Pharmaceuticals

Wednesday November 8, 7:55 am ET

Wachovia, JP Morgan Downgrade Teva Pharmaceuticals, Calling Forces Behind 3Q Unsustainable


NEW YORK (AP) -- Two analysts at major research houses downgraded generic drug marketer Teva Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd. on Wednesday, saying the forces behind the company's third-quarter earnings windfall are unsustainable.


Teva early Tuesday posted earnings of 74 cents per share, well ahead of analysts' expectations despite sales falling slightly below forecasts. The bottom line jumped higher than the top line because of a lower tax rate and higher gross margins.

Analysts from J.P. Morgan and Wachovia Securities downgraded the world's biggest drug maker, based in Israel, because they said tax rates and gross margins will revert to more realistic levels in the future, while sales decline.

Teva's tax rate was only 12.5 percent, compared with Wachovia analyst Michael Tong's expectations for a tax rate of 18.5 percent. The lower rate stemmed from the mix of products and geography, and should return to the high teens in 2007, Tong said.

The company reported gross margins of 55 percent, up from Tong's estimate of 52 percent, because Teva launched several exclusive generic drugs during the quarter. However, those exclusivity rights aren't permanent benefits.

After a drug's patent expires, a generic drug maker such as Teva typically obtains the right to market a generic spinoff exclusively for about six months. Once that right expires, other generic drug developers jump in, creating price competition.

Teva expects gross margins to return to a range of 47 percent to 50 percent in 2007 as exclusivity rights expire and rival companies fight for market share and drag down prices for generic versions of drugs like Pravachol, Zocor and Zoloft.

Tong downgraded Teva to "Market Perform" from "Outperform." J.P. Morgan analyst Adam Green also downgraded Teva, to "Neutral" from "Overweight."

Teva shares fell 68 cents, or 2.1 percent, to $32.12 in pre-market trading Wednesday, after closing at $32.80 on the Nasdaq Tuesday.

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08.11.2006 13:59
Dynegy verzeichnet Verlust im dritten Quartal
Houston (aktiencheck.de AG) - Der amerikanische Erdgaskonzern Dynegy Inc. (ISIN US26816Q1013 (Nachrichten)/ WKN 934302) meldete am Mittwoch, dass er im dritten Quartal einen Verlust erwirtschaftet hat, was mit einer Reihe von Sonderbelastungen zusammenhängt.

Der Nettoverlust nach Abzug von Minderheitsanteilen betrug 69 Mio. Dollar bzw. 14 Cents pro Aktie, nach einem Überschuss von 23 Mio. Dollar bzw. 6 Cents pro Aktie im Vorjahr. Das jüngste Ergebnis beinhaltet u.a. eine Abschreibung in Höhe von 98 Mio. Dollar. Der Umsatz nahm von 770 Mio. Dollar auf 581 Mio. Dollar ab.

Analysten waren im Vorfeld von einem Gewinn von 10 Cents pro Aktie und einem Umsatz von 963,2 Mio. Dollar ausgegangen. Für das laufende Quartal stellen sie ein EPS-Ergebnis von -4 Cents und Erlöse von 752,9 Mio. Dollar in Aussicht.

Die Aktie von Dynegy schloss gestern an der NYSE bei 6,22 Dollar. (08.11.2006/ac/n/a)

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08.11.2006 14:50
McDonald's steigert Umsatz im Oktober
Die weltgrößte Schnellrestaurantkette McDonald's <MCD.NYS> <MDO.FSE> (Nachrichten/Aktienkurs) hat im Oktober ihren vergleichbaren Umsatz weltweit um 5,5 Prozent gesteigert. Wie der Konzern am Mittwoch mitteilte, legte der Gesamtumsatz um 8,2 Prozent zu. In konstanten Währungen waren es 6,6 Prozent.

Am stärksten entwickelte sich der US-Markt, auf dem McDonald's von der regen Nachfrage nach Chicken-Sandwiches profitieren konnte. Auch das Monopoly-Spiel sei auf reges Interesse gestoßen, hieß es. Der vergleichbare US-Umsatz legte um 5,6 Prozent zu. In Europa verbuchte der Konzern ein Plus von 5,5 Prozent, wobei Deutschland und Frankreich am meisten zum Umsatzzuwachs beisteuerten.

Der vergleichbare Umsatz umfasst Restaurants, die mindestens 13 Monate betrieben wurden. Währungseffekte werden heraus gerechnet./she/sk

ISIN US5801351017

AXC0158 2006-11-08/14:48

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08.11.2006 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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BUYINS.NET: EGSR, GRWW, ICOA, MKBY, PLKH, PLRS Have Also Been Removed From Naked Short List Today


Nov 08, 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:
Energas Resources, Inc. (OTCBB: EGSR),
Greens
Worldwide Inc (OTCBB: GRWW),
Icoa Inc (OTCBB: ICOA),
McKenzie Bay International,
Ltd. (OTCBB: MKBY),
ProLink Holdings Corp (OTCBB: PLKH),
Pluristem Life Systems, Inc. (OTCBB: PLRS)




.Energas Resources, Inc. (OTCBB: EGSR) through its subsidiaries, engages in the acquisition, exploration, operation, development, and production of petroleum and natural gas properties in the United States. It also owns and operates natural gas gathering systems, which serve wells for delivery to a mainline ntransmission system in Oklahoma and Kentucky. As of April 30, 2006, it operated 79 gross and 66.36 net productive wells; 1,520 gross and 1,282 net developed acreage; and 20,938 gross and 16,456.07 net undeveloped acreage. As of January 31, 2006, the company's proved reserves included 41,180 Bbls of oil and 1,764,909 Mcf of gas. Energas principally operates in the Arkoma Basin in Oklahoma, the Powder River Basin in Wyoming, and the Appalachian Basin of Eastern Kentucky. Energas was incorporated in 1989 and is based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. With 59.30 million shares outstanding and 2,148 shares declared short as of Oct 2006, there is no longer a failure to deliver in shares of EGSR.









Greens Worldwide Inc (OTCBB: GRWW) a sports marketing and management company, engages in the ownership and operation of professional golf tours at tournaments in the United States. It also owns and operates golf school and supporting companies. The company operates an intermediary professional golf tour by conducting events for former PGA tour professionals preparing for the Champions Tour, nonexempt professionals on the Champions Tour, and celebrity challengers and professionals preparing for the PGA Tour. Its tournaments are week-long events with junior clinics, pro-ams, entertainment, leader boards, and hospitality. The company televises the events through its show, 54 Holes to
Sunday. It also conducts a Pro Net competition for players, 18 years of age and older, of various skill levels who compete for prize money with their handicaps in the tour event atmosphere of tour events. The company develops, produces, and sells interactive CD-ROM collateral and marketing products to sports organizations. The company was incorporated in 2005 and is based in Hertford,
North Carolina. With 22.89 million shares outstanding and 2,712 shares declared short as of Oct 2006, there is no longer a failure to deliver in shares of GRWW.Icoa Inc (OTCBB: ICOA) provides Wi-Fi networks and services in the United States. The company sells, installs, supports, and provides wired and wireless Ethernet and Internet access services, primarily through Wi-Fi public wireless
local area networks. It sells Wi-Fi systems with operating and maintenance contracts to airports, hotels, convention centers, restaurants and cafes, resorts, campgrounds, marinas, multiple dwelling units, travel plazas, and higher education institutions. The company also provides service management capabilities, including back office, network management, customer care, and
related services to support the on-going operations of Wi-Fi service providers.
It also operates Wi-Fi hot spots and Internet access terminals in public locations. As of December 31, 2005, it owned and operated approximately 1,500 broadband access installations. ICQA, Inc. was founded in 1983. It was formerly known as Quintonix, Inc. and changed its name to ICOA, Inc. in 1989. The company is based in Warwick, Rhode Island. With 454.37 million shares outstanding and
25,000 shares declared short as of Oct 2006, there is no longer a failure to deliver in shares of ICOA.








MKenzie Bay International, Ltd. (OTCBB: MKBY) a development stage company, through its subsidiaries, develops wind powered alternative energy systems. The company is developing WindStor, a wind energy system to generate and distribute electricity at urban and off-grid facilities with a WindStor Vertical Axis Wind Turbine and System Integrator. It also owns a Lac Dore Vanadium-Titanium deposit in Quebec, Canada. McKenzie Bay International was incorporated in 1998 and is
based in Ada, Michigan. With 34 million shares outstanding and 593 shares declared short as of Oct 2006, there is no longer a failure to deliver in shares of MKBY.









ProLink Holdings Corp. (OTCBB: PLKH) engages in the design, manufacture, and sale of electronic distance measurement and course management systems to golf course owners and operators worldwide. Its systems utilize global positioning system satellites to provide yardage information for golfers and course management functionality to the golf course manager. The company also provides software support and maintenance services for the systems that it sells. The company sells two lines of products, ParView and ProLink. ProLink sells its systems directly to golf courses in the United States and Canada through a network of sales representatives, as well as through exclusive distributors in Europe, South Africa, Australia, Malaysia, Singapore, China, the Middle East, and Japan. The company was headquartered in Chandler, Arizona. With 34.88 million shares outstanding and 1,874 shares declared short as of Oct 2006, there is no longer a failure to deliver in shares of PLKH.








Pluristem Life Systems, Inc. (OTCBB: PLRS) is life sciences driven company that
is developing and commercializing stem cell expansion technology products for the treatment of severe blood disorders. The Company is discovering and developing cell-based therapeutics that utilizes adult stem cells expanded in a proprietary bioreactor mimicking different naturally occurring physiological
environments. Pluristem expects its first products to be cell grafts that will provide an efficient and superior alternative to the standard procedure of bone marrow transplantation. Its first adult stem cell product is intended to target a critical global shortfall of matched tissue for bone marrow transplantation
since bone marrow transplantation is often the only cure for patients suffering from leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma and many other hematological diseases. The Company has made a strategic decision to work only with adult stem cells since the practical use of embryonic stem cells is severely restricted by various religious, ethical and legal considerations. With 73.91 million shares
outstanding and 87 shares declared short as of Oct 2006, there is no longer a failure to deliver in shares of PLRS

[Azul Real]

Mittwoch, 8. November 2006, 19:08 Uhr
Heiße Empfehlung für Starbucks
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Motley Fool empfiehlt die Aktie von Starbucks. Kennen Sie Motley Fool? Das ist eine äußerst populäre Website über Finanzen in den USA.

Ob die Jungs dort immer recht haben - sie tun so - kann ich nicht beurteilen. Aber viele Leute glauben daran, das allein kann schon Kurse bewegen.

Ich habe mich immer gefragt, woher der Erfolg von Starbucks rührt? Vielleicht muss man es so sehen: Starbucks hat den Amerikanern endlich mal vernünftigen Kaffee angeboten - früher war US-Kaffee ja eine dünne Brühe. Und damit hatten in den USA Erfolg. Und dann hatten sie überall auf der Welt Erfolg, wo die Leute glauben, was aus den USA kommt, muss cool sein - auch in Ländern, wo es früher bereits guten Kaffee gab.

Man fragt sich nur, woher jetzt noch Wachstumspotenzial für Starbucks kommen soll. Schließlich gibt es die Dinger schon an jeder zweiten Ecke. Sie leben heute auch davon, dass die amerikanischen Büros so eng sind - da weicht man schon mal aus, um sich mit jemandem zu treffen. Lap tops gehören ja auch zur festen Ausrüstung von Starbucks-Besuchern (offenbar besonders gerne kleine Macs, jedenfalls in NY), und "Hot Spots" für den Internet-Anschluss unterstützten das noch.

Vielleicht ist das auch Teil des Erfolgs: Bei Starbucks kann man sitzenbleiben, wenn der Kaffee aufgetrunken ist, und muss nicht gleich wieder gehen. Das ist zwar in jedem Wiener Kaffeehaus (und vielen anderen Cafés auf der Welt) seit Jahrhunderten so. Aber wie gesagt: Wenn Amerika Dinge entdeckt, die es woanders längst gibt, dann kann man das überall auf der Welt verkaufen...

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Bittere Pillen für Pfizer & Co.

Ob da noch Medikamente helfen? Den zweiten Tag in Folge stellen die Pharmazeuten die drei größten Verlierer im Dow. Ohne die Rückendeckung der republikanischen Regierung wird es die Branche in nächster Zeit nicht leicht haben. Anleger wissen das und stoßen ab, was an Pharma-Aktien im Portfolio liegt.

Dass Investoren bei Pfizer, Merck und Co. aussteigen, hat einen ganz einfachen Grund. An die jüngsten Gewinne können die Unternehmen wohl nicht mehr anknüpfen, wenn sie bald wie andere Unternehmen auch in einem nicht regulierten marktwirtschaftlichen Umfeld operieren müssen. Das mussten sie bisher nicht, denn mit großzügigen Spenden an Bush und seine Freunde hatten die Unternehmen den mächtigeren Teil Washingtons auf ihre Seite gebracht und sich ein Biotop anlegen lassen, in dem Gewinnmargen gedeihen konnten wie in kaum einer anderen Branche.

Dazu setzten die Republikaner kurzerhand sämtliche Gesetze der freien Marktwirtschaft auseinander, bis hin zur goldenen Regel, nach der Angebot und Nachfrage den Preis einer Ware bestimmten. In der Pharma-Industrie machten in den letzten Jahren nämlich ganz einfach die Unternehmen den Preis – und der Kunde fügte sich. Nicht nur der kleine Mann, wohlgemerkt, sondern auch die größten Abnehmer, allen voran die staatlichen Krankenkassen.

Denen war es unter den Republikanern per Gesetz verboten, direkt mit den Pharmazeuten über Preise zu verhandeln. Die Unternehmen verlangten einfach was sie wollten, und die Kassen zahlten. Alternativen gab es nicht, zumal die Regierung auch den Import von Medikamenten aus dem Ausland verboten hatte.

Selbst aus dem Nachbarsland Kanada konnten Amis ihre Pillen in den letzten Jahren nicht beziehen – aus Sicherheitsgründen, wie die Bush-Regierung zu betonen nicht müde wurde. Das war natürlich völliger Unsinn, denn die Medikamente, die die Amerikaner gerne aus Kanada importiert hätten, waren nichts anderes als die Produkte der amerikanischen Unternehmen, die sie vorher nach Kanada exportiert und dort zu einem deutlich geringeren Preis auf dem Markt hatten.

Mit dem Machtwechsel in Washington werden solche Sonderkonditionen für die Industrie bald Geschichte sein. Die Unternehmen müssen sich auf normale marktwirtschaftliche Konditionen einstellen, und darunter werden die Margen leiden. Aktien haben bis dahin nur eine Chance: Anleger könnten nach Einbrüchen um ein paar Prozent doch wieder einsteigen und darauf bauen, dass es selbst ein demokratischer Kongress in D.C. nicht leicht haben wird, der Pharmabranche das Handwerk zu legen, solange Präsident Bush ein Veto-Recht hat.

Lars Halter

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e-Future Information Technology Inc.
09.11.06 20:52 Uhr

13,36 USD

+21,01 % [+2,32]
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NASDAQ

Aktuell
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525.249

www.streetinvesting.com: The Future of eFuture Information Technology Inc. Progressive Review


Nov 08, 2006 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- Streetinvesting.com is the author of
this release. This release is a result of our current concentration on eFuture
Information Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: EFUT) and their latest corporate
developments and market performance. Our goal is to help investors seek a
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eFuture Information Technology Inc. and use the information that we may find to
our advantage. To learn more and become part of the acclaimed online financial
newsletter community, visit www.streetinvesting.com for a complimentary
subscription.eFuture Information Technology Inc. was up 7.65% come market closure Monday.
Investors also saw approximately 276,629 shares having traded hands come the
toll of the day's closing bell.

eFuture Announces its Debut Listing on NASDAQ Market Capital


BEIJING, Nov 01, 2006 /Xinhua-PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- eFuture Information
Technology makes its debut listing on NASDAQ with symbol: EFUT.(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20061101/CNW007 )eFuture Information Technology Inc. (eFuture), a leading provider of integrated
software and professional services in China's supply chain front market,
announced the closing of its initial public offering of 1,133,500 ordinary
shares at $6.00/shar, raising 6.8 million dollars.The ordinary shares began trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market on October 31,
2006 under the symbol "EFUT", shares of eFuture climbed 16.67% in their first
day of trading in US Tuesday.eFuture is the first Chinese software company listed in NASDAQ CAPITAL MARKET,
and also the first software company in the front supply chain market, therefore,
it will spark the interests of domestic and overseas investors sooner or later.Adam Yan, eFuture's Chairman and CEO, says: ''China has enjoyed and sustained
economic growth for many years and now China's market is huge, particularly in
retail and consumer market. Therefore, we have established three basic
strategies. First, Upon China's growth opportunities of next five years, we will
constantly solidify our leading position and expand our and market share through
organic growth in the front supply chain market, particularly in retail and FMCG
(Fast Moving Consumer Goods) markets; Second, efuture will take the lead in
outsourcing, international business, SAAS service through business model
innovation. Third, we will not miss any opportunity to acquire companies, which
can increase our shareholder's value.eFuture's IPO underwriter is Anderson & Strudwick, Inc. and this is Anderson &
Strudwick's first Chinese deal and it is closed successfully. Mr. Ming Zhu,
executive vice president of RMCC INTERNATIONAL, INC. serves as our senior
advisor and helps us to communicate with ANDERSON & STRUDWICk, as well as help
us to understand the US CAPITAL MARKET.Brad Haneberg of the Richmond office of Kaufman & Canoles served as
underwriter's counsel and was instrumental in helping to get the necessary
approvals to bring the issue to market. The Kang Da Law Firm of Beijing
represented the issuer.About eFutureeFuture Information Technology Inc. (''eFuture'') is a provider of integrated
software and professional services for manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers,
logistics companies and retailers in China's supply chain front market.eFuture's customers are centered in the retail, automotive, general household
appliance and consumer goods industries. Its solutions are specifically designed
to optimize demand processes from finished goods to customer checkout, and to
address supply chain management, business processes, decision support, inventory
optimization, collaborative planning and forecasting requirements. eFuture 's
software solutions business is enhanced and supported by its consulting services
and ongoing maintenance on existing software installations.eFuture has over 500 customers, 30% of the top 30 retailers in China and 30% of
top 500 retailers in China. And eFuture has also been selected to provide the
retail software for upwards of 500 retail stores (Mickey Space) that will be
selling Disney products in China. In addition, eFuture provides products and
services to Proctor & Gamble, Ford, Panric, Haier, Gucci, Suning, PARKSON, SOGO,
Wangfujing, Homeway, Orient home, and other large companies operating in China's
domestic markets.

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Cisco Systems, Inc.
09.11.06 20:59 Uhr

26,85 USD

+6,97 % [+1,75]
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09.11.2006 21:08
ANALYSE: Prudential hebt Cisco-Ziel nach Zahlen auf 26 US-Dollar; 'Overweight'
Prudential hat das Kursziel der Aktie von Cisco Systems <CSCO.NAS> <CIS.FSE> (Nachrichten/Aktienkurs) nach sehr guten Quartalszahlen von 24,00 auf 26,00 US-Dollar angehoben und das Anlage-Urteil mit "Overweight" bestätigt. Stärke auf breiter Basis sowie eine gute Auftragseingangssituation und hohe Cash-Generierung hätten dem weltgrößten Netzwerkausrüster zu seinem herausragenden Ergebnis im ersten Geschäftsquartal 2006/07 verholfen, hieß es in einer Studie am Donnerstag.

Cisco habe seine Gesamtjahresprognose für den Umsatz bestätigt mit einem Hinweis, dass der Ertrag am oberen Ende der angegebenen Spanne liegen könnte, schrieb Analyst Inder Singh. "Wir rechnen damit, dass das Umsatzwachstum von Cisco am oberen Ende oder darüber liegen wird und kalkulieren mit 21 Prozent Wachstum für 2006/07. Das Wachstum in Ciscos Kerngeschäft sollte bei 16 Prozent liegen", so Singh.

Die Aktien des Unternehmens hätten von den starken Quartalszahlen und auch einer technischen Rally profitiert und dürften zunächst auch weiter zulegen, meint der Experte. Das Konzernwachstum im Jahresvergleich dürfte aber in der zweiten Hälfte des laufenden Geschäftsjahres eine größere Herausforderung werden.

Entsprechend der Einstufung "Overweight" rechnet Prudential Equity auf Sicht von zwölf bis achtzehn Monaten mit einem überdurchschnittlichen Gesamtertrag der Aktien. Als Renditemaßstab ziehen die Analysten die anderen von ihnen bewerteten Titel heran./ck/he

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Aktuell
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Tages-Vol.
4,27 Mrd.

Gehandelte Stück
171 Mio.

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Jupitermedia Corporation
09.11.06 21:08 Uhr

5,84 USD

-35,82 % [-3,26]
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Börse
NASDAQ

Aktuell
5,84 USD

Zeit
09.11.06 21:08

Diff. Vortag
-35,82 %

Tages-Vol.
48,79 Mio.

Gehandelte Stück
8,5 Mio.


bellwetherreport.com: Trading Alert for Jupitermedia Corp.


Nov 09, 2006 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- Owner of Internet.com, Jupitermedia
(NASDAQ: JUPM) isn't the homepage for the entire Web, but it does put lots of
information within reach of your mouse. Targeting IT professionals, the
company's JupiterWeb unit publishes industry news and information on more than
150 Web sites in its online network of information channels, and sends out
nearly 150 e-newsletters. Jupitermedia provides online images through
JupiterImages. It discontinued JupiterEvents (conferences and trade shows) in
2005 and sold off its JupiterResearch division in 2006. The company is primarily
focused on its rapidly growing digital asset collections. Chairman and CEO Alan
Meckler owns 35% of the company.Shares were down 32%, missing Wall Street's expectations

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Cisco Sizzles

By Will Swarts
November 9, 2006
Cisco Systems (CSCO1)


Share price as of Wednesday's close: $25.10
Share price now: $26.71
Percent change: 6.4%
Volume: 197.2 million shares, daily average 48.1 million

The News
Investors routed Cisco Systems (CSCO2) right to the top Thursday after the network-equipment maker beat Wall Street profit estimates. The 6% jump sent shares of the tech behemoth to levels not seen since January 2004.

Cisco reported late Wednesday earnings for its fiscal first quarter ended Oct. 28 of 31 cents a share, ahead of the average analyst estimate of 29 cents, according to Reuters Estimates. The company earned 25 cents a share for the year-ago quarter.

It's a solid start to the new fiscal year for the Silicon Valley powerhouse, which beat Wall Street's profit predictions in every quarter of fiscal 2006. The news was trumpeted as a harbinger of bright prospects for Cisco and the tech sector, and garnered Cisco an upgrade from UBS analyst Nikos Theodosopoulos, who on Thursday bumped the stock to Buy from Neutral.

The company has been able to create networking products that have prompted its business customers to spend more money or switch network providers, which has added momentum as it captures markets share. Revenues for the October quarter hit $8.2 billion, ahead of the $7.9 billion estimate compiled by earnings tracker First Call.

Chief Executive John Chambers said on a Wednesday conference call that the current quarter's revenue was likely to be 24% to 25% better than the same period last year due to broad sales growth in its traditional routers and switches business, as well as its Scientific-Atlanta cable set-top box unit, which it acquired in November 2005.

"Our vision of how the industry was going to evolve appears to be playing out very much as we expected," Chambers said in a statement posted on the company's web site. "Many of the market transitions we anticipated are converging today as more and more communications and IT capabilities are moving into the network."

Research reports weren't shy in their bullish calls: "Honey, I Shrunk the Competition," "Impressive Execution Continues," "Firing on All Cylinders" and "Cisco Is This Quarter's Winner" were only a few of the titles analysts used to extol one of the Street's most popular stocks.

The Analysis
There's much to like here as Cisco asserts its dominance in a free-spending market for information-technology providers, though a few issues bear continued attention.

At first glance, though, Wall Street sees Cisco as a company with the silicon-scented wind at its back.

"Few businesses Cisco's size can claim to have achieved what it did in 1Q07 — outperformance in nearly every product line," CIBC World Markets analyst Ittai Kidon wrote in a note published Thursday. "From routers and switches to digital set-tops and storage networks, the company had a breakout quarter, with strong order trends and market share gains — this despite a weakening U.S. enterprise spending outlook and intensifying competition in a number of segments."

The company reported broad growth in its business segments and across its global regions, with 40% growth in emerging markets, and even low-single-digit growth in Japan, which has been a tough market for Cisco. Sanjiv Wadwhani, an analyst at Miller Johnson Steichen Kinnard, wrote that this was especially impressive in what's been a traditionally weak quarter for the company.

National Bank Financial analyst Tom Astle singled out another aspect of growth that reflects Chambers' belief that long-term plans are now paying off.

"Of particular note (for us) was the service provider strength," Astle wrote in a Thursday note that singled out its 23% global order growth in service provider segments, a figure that was fueled by 30% order growth among U.S. service providers. "Clearly, it is gaining ground as a major supplier to carriers. To put this in perspective, Cisco's service provider business is now over $2 billion a quarter and about the same size as Nortel's (NT3) and Lucent's (LU4) carrier business."

Scientific-Atlanta shipped 1.3 million set-top boxes in the quarter, driven by increased adoption of high-definition devices and digital video recorders and a positive indication of cable companies' spending behavior, according to a research note by Raimundo Archibold of Kaufman Bros. Equity Research. He also wrote that Cisco's recent hiring push reflected a strong demand environment that could lift smaller competitors such as Arris Group (ARRS5) and Adtran (ADTN6).

The Bottom Line
Cisco's main worries right now have little to do with its own operations, which Wall Street says are chugging along nicely.

Though a slight dip in margins — a 0.2% difference between its projected 65% gross margin and its 64.8% reported — is something Aaron Rakers of A.G. Edwards & Sons says bears watching. The gap, he adds, probably doesn't herald a serious slip though.

"I spoke to their CFO [Dennis Powell] and he gave me comfort last night that there was nothing structural that would cause a tremendous amount of concern," Rakers says.

Another consideration about Cisco's fair valuation is that the company will soon curtail its share buybacks, on which it's spent $37 billion since September 2001. When a company buys shares and takes them off the market, it drives up prices, though Rakers says most companies only do this enough to offset dilutions caused by the exercise of stock options.

"Over that time, their diluted share count has declined 17%, which is impressive," he says, though that pace should trail off over this fiscal year.

What won't trail off, and which should give Cisco fans heart, is the idea that voice and data networks will keep merging, melding and converging, and Cisco is poised to capitalize on the trend as companies decide to lay out the capital to improve and integrate IT systems.

"I think we're still at the early stages of next-generation network building," Rakers says.

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BUYINS.NET: OTIV, BKFG, CKSB, EVSP, FDSM, GBMR Have Also Been Added To Naked Short List Today


Nov 13, 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 list:
On Track Innovations Ltd (NASDAQ: OTIV),
BKF Capital
Group, Inc. (OTC: BKFG),
Clarkston Finl Corp (OTCBB: CKSB),
Pacific
Environmental Sampling, Inc. (OTC: EVSP),
4D Seismic Inc (OTC: FDSM),
Global Matrechs (OTCBB: GBMR)


On Track Innovations Ltd (NASDAQ: OTIV) together with its subsidiaries, engages in the design, development, and sale of contactless microprocessor-based smart card products. Its products line includes micropayments solutions, petroleum systems, and smart Id solutions. The company's micropayments solutions offer a
cashless system for small purchases, such as fast food, gasoline, and movie tickets, as well as parking payment system and mass transportation system, such as busses and trains. Its petroleum systems are wireless, cashless, cardless, and paperless fuel management and petroleum solution, including gasoline management system and easyFuel systems. The company provides Smart ID solutions for credentialing, identification, and verification of individuals. Its smart identification products include passports, national identification cards, driver's licenses, and national health cards. In addition, the company offers
MediSmart product that is designed to secure, process, and manage medical information by providing doctors and hospital administrators with information regarding the patient's identity, medical history, insurance coverage, and payment history. On Track Innovations sells its products to original equipment manufacturers. It has operations in Africa, Europe, Far East, Americas, and Israel. The company was co-founded by Oded Bashan and Ronnie Gilboa in 1990 as De-Bug Innovations, Ltd. and changed its name to On Track Innovations, Ltd. in 1991. OTI is headquartered in Rosh Pina, Israel.


With 14.89 million shares outstanding and 304,605 shares declared short as of Oct 2006, there is a failure to deliver in shares of OTIV.BKF Capital Group, Inc. (OTC: BKFG) through its subsidiaries, provides investment advisory and asset management services primarily in the United States. The company manages equity portfolios for institutional and individual investors. It offers long-only equity strategies, as well as a range of alternative investment products and other specialized investment programs. The company also acts as the managing general partner of various private investment partnerships, as well as an adviser to private investment vehicles organized outside the United States. In addition, it participates in various wrap fee programs sponsored by financial institutions. The company's clients include the United States and foreign corporations, mutual funds, limited partnerships, universities, pension and profit sharing plans, individuals, trusts, not-for-profit organizations, and foundations. BKF was founded in 1907 and is headquartered in New York City. With 8.22 million shares outstanding and 114,185 shares declared short as of Oct 2006, there is a failure to deliver in shares of BKFG.







Clarkston Finl Corp (OTCBB: CKSB) operates as the bank holding company for Clarkston State Bank and Huron Valley State Bank that provide commercial and consumer banking services for small to medium size businesses and individuals. The banks offer various deposit products, including interest bearing and noninterest bearing checking accounts, savings accounts, money market accounts,
individual retirement accounts, and time and certificates of deposit. Lending products include secured and unsecured commercial loans for general operating purposes, acquisition of fixed assets, purchases of equipment and machinery, and financing of inventory and accounts receivable; residential real estate mortgage
loans; and personal loans and credit for various purposes, such as the purchase of automobiles, boats and other recreational vehicles, home improvements, and personal investments. In addition, the banks provide customers with trust services through third-party service providers, as well as personal computer
banking and telephone banking services. The banks primarily serve Independence Township, which includes the City of Clarkston and the adjacent township of Waterford, and Village of Milford, Milford Township, Commerce Township, White Lake Township, Highland Township, and Hartland Township in Oakland County, Michigan. As of April 27, 2006, Clarkston State Bank operated five branches and
one loan center. Clarkston Financial was incorporated in 1998 and is based in Waterford, Michigan. With 1.25 million shares outstanding and 329 shares declared short as of Oct 2006, there is a failure to deliver in shares of CKSB.










Pacific Environmental Sampling, Inc. (OTC: EVSP) doing business as Environmental Sampling Professionals, provides limited mold and allergen survey services. The company offers visual inspection, surface sample, inner wall check, and air sampling services to determine the type and amount of contamination in a building. The company serves property management, realtors, contractors, and
insurance companies, as well as allergists, single family, and multi tenant residential and commercial buildings. The company was founded in 2002 is based Palm Springs, California. With 2.50 million shares outstanding and an undisclosed short position, there is a failure to deliver in shares of EVSP.








4D Seismic Inc (OTC: FDSM) adds a 4th dimension to the graphing of seismic surveys to allow precision pinpointing of petroleum reservoirs and simulation of their size and depth. The 4D method improves petroleum exploration and production. With 11,000 shares outstanding and an undisclosed short position, there is a failure to deliver in shares of FDSM.










Global Matrechs (OTCBB: GBMR) engages in the acquisition, development, marketing, and sale of technologies that provide advanced safety and storage solutions for the nuclear, environmental, and chemical industries. Its technologies include NUCAP, a silicon-based elastomer for the purposes of long term isolation of radioactive or otherwise hazardous materials. The company also provides HNIPU, a hybrid polyurethane with uses in various industrial applications, such as manufacturing automotive components, paints, foams, plastics, and truck bed liners; aerospace sealants, industrial adhesives, coatings, flooring, and glues; industrial equipment and machinery; and consumer
goods, such as appliances, footwear, furniture, and plastic products. In addition, it also licenses various other technologies relating to hazardous materials handling, electromagnetic radiography, and chemical processing. The company was founded in 1994 as HomeCom Communications, Inc. and changed its name
to Global Matrechs, Inc. in 2004. Global Matrechs is based in Ridgefield, Connecticut. With 21.05 million shares outstanding and 1,941 shares declared short as of Oct 2006, there is a failure to deliver in shares of GBMR.

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Sun Microsystems, Inc.
13.11.06 15:44 Uhr

5,29 USD

+0,38 % [+0,02]
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Börse
NASDAQ

Aktuell
5,29 USD

Zeit
13.11.06 15:44

Diff. Vortag
+0,38 %

Tages-Vol.
24,19 Mio.

Gehandelte Stück
4,7 Mio.

Sun to offer Java on open-source basis


SANTA CLARA, Calif., Nov 13, 2006 (UPI via COMTEX) -- Sun Microsystems Inc.,
the U.S. software company, will offer its Java software on an open-source basis.Java is a programming language common in smart cards and cellphones. But
open-source products have eclipsed Java for many applications. Embracing an
open-source approach lets Sun keep current, broaden its appeal and lower the
cost of using Java, the Wall Street Journal said Monday."The fact that we are changing the license and making this a free and
open-source technology platform really allows us to look at the current billion
installed base and say how do we get to the next billion," said Jonathan
Schwartz, Sun's chief executive

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Isis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
13.11.06 16:57 Uhr

13,10 USD

+26,20 % [+2,72]
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71,7% in 6 Handelstagen :eek::eek::eek:
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Börse
NASDAQ

Aktuell
13,10 USD

Zeit
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Diff. Vortag
+26,20 %

Tages-Vol.
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Gehandelte Stück
12 Mio.


Nov 13, 2006 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- Isis Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: ISIS)
Closed at 410.38. Announced new results from two Phase 2 clinical trials of ISIS
301012 presented today at the American Heart Association Annual Scientific
Sessions in Chicago. In the first study reported, patients with high cholesterol
on stable doses of statins were treated with ISIS 301012 for five weeks.Patients who received 300 mg/week of ISIS 301012 in this study achieved a 51%
reduction in LDL-cholesterol (LDL-C), a 42% reduction in total cholesterol (TC),
and a 41% reduction in triglycerides (TG) beyond the levels achieved with
statins alone. Isis also presented new results from an ongoing study in which
patients with high cholesterol were treated for three months with 300 mg/week of
ISIS 301012 as a single agent. Data from this study for dose cohorts through 200
mg/week were previously reported. In this study, increasing the dose of ISIS
301012 to 300 mg/week further reduced atherogenic lipids, with improvements in
LDL-C, TC and TG of 62%, 46% and 43%, respectively.

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BUYINS.NET: AGT, ATCO, CRZ, DCAP, DXPE, ICA Have Been Added To Naked Short List Today


Nov 14, 2006 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) --


Apollo Gold Corp (AMEX: AGT),
American Technology
Corporation (NASDAQ: ATCO),
Crystal River Capital (NYSE: CRZ),
DCAP Group, Inc (NASDAQ: DCAP),
DXP Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ: DXPE),
Empresas ICA, S.A. de C.V (NYSE: ICA).



Apollo Gold Corp (AMEX: AGT) engages in exploration, development, extraction,
processing, refining, and production of gold and byproduct metals in Canada, the
United States, and Mexico. The company has interests in Montana Tunnels mine, an
open pit mine and mill, producing gold, and lead-gold and zinc-gold concentrates
located in the state of Montana; Diamond Hill Mine located in the State of
Montana; Black Fox Project located near the township of Matheson in the province
of Ontario, Canada; and Huizopa Project located in the Sierra Madre gold belt in
Chihuahua, Mexico. Apollo Gold was incorporated in 1936 and is headquartered in
Greenwood Village, Colorado. With 121.4 million shares outstanding and 38,299
shares declared short as of Oct 2006, there is a failure to deliver in shares of
AGT.






American Technology Corporation (NASDAQ: ATCO) engages in the design,
development, and commercialization of sound, acoustic, and other technologies
worldwide. The company offers various product platforms and underlying
technologies, including HyperSonic sound, Long Range Acoustic Device, NeoPlanar,
and SoundVector. Its HyperSonic sound technology is a parametric speaker
technology that creates sound in the air using ultrasonic frequencies above the
normal range of hearing. The Long Range Acoustic Device technology produces
variable intensity acoustical sound for use in long-range delivery of
directional sound information. Its NeoPlanar technology is a thin film magnetic
speaker that produces sound of low distortion and high volume. The SoundVector
technology is a directional sound technology for replacing sound pollution
generating omni-directional alarm signals, sirens, hazard signals, and other
directed warnings or tones. The company offers its products to consumer,
commercial, and professional applications; government and military customers for
expanding force protection; and commercial security markets. American Technology
was founded in 1980 and is based San Diego, California. With 24.49 million
shares outstanding and 1.43 million shares declared short as of Oct 2006, there
is a failure to deliver in shares of ATCO.










Crystal River Capital (NYSE: CRZ) a specialty finance company, engages in the
acquisition and origination of a portfolio of commercial and residential real
estate structured finance investments. It primarily invests in residential
mortgage-backed securities, commercial mortgage-backed securities, whole
mortgage loans, bridge loans, B Notes, mezzanine loans, land loans, construction
loans, and construction mezzanine loans. The company also invests in direct real
estate interests and preferred equity interests in entities that own real estate
and diversified asset-backed securities, including aircraft and consumer
obligations, and collateralized debt obligations. It would also invest in high
yield corporate bonds, investment grade corporate bonds, and related
derivatives; government bonds and related derivatives; and other fixed
income-related instruments. Hyperion Crystal River Capital Advisors, LLC serves
as the manager of the company. Crystal River Capital was formed in January 2005
and is based in New York City.









With 17.52 million shares outstanding and 647,887
shares declared short as of Oct 2006, there is a failure to deliver in shares of
CRZ.DCAP Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: DCAP) and its subsidiaries engage in the franchise,
ownership, and operation of storefront insurance agencies in the United States.
It also provides premium financing of insurance policies. The company sells
retail auto, motorcycle, boat, business, and homeowner's insurance products
primarily to individuals through its network of retail offices and franchise
operations. It provides automobile club services for roadside emergencies and
tax preparation services. The company also offers property and casualty
insurance for motorcycles, boats, and livery/taxis, as well as provides life
insurance. As of December 31, 2005, the company operated 75 owned or franchised
storefront locations. DCAP was incorporated in 1961. The company was formerly
known as Extech Corporation and changed its name to DCAP Group, Inc. in 1999.
DCAP is based in Hewlett, New York.






With 2.9 million shares outstanding and
1,642 shares declared short as of Oct 2006, there is a failure to deliver in
shares of DCAP.DXP Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ: DXPE) distributes maintenance, repair, and
operating (MRO) products, equipment, and service to industrial customers in the
United States. It operates in two segments, MRO and Electrical Contractor. MRO
Segment provides maintenance, repair, and operating products; and equipment and
integrated services, including engineering and logistics capabilities, to
industrial customers. It offers a range of MRO products in the fluid handling
equipment, bearing, power transmission equipment, general mill, safety supply,
and electrical products categories. This segment also provides integrated
services, such as system design, fabrication, installation, repair, and
maintenance. Its MRO products are primarily used by customers engaged in the
general manufacturing, oil and gas, petrochemical, service and repair, and wood
products industries. Electrical Contractor segment offers a range of electrical
products, such as wire conduit, wiring devices, electrical fittings and boxes,
signaling devices, heaters, tools, switch gear, lighting, lamps, tape, lugs,
wire nuts, batteries, and fans and fuses to electrical contractors. The company
distributes its products primarily through service centers. DXP was founded in
1908 as Southern Engine and Pump Company. Further, it changed its name to DXP
Enterprises, Inc. in 1996. The company and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.










With 5.12 million shares outstanding and 577,894 shares declared short as of Oct
2006, there is a failure to deliver in shares of DXPE.Empresas ICA, S.A. de C.V. (NYSE: ICA) operates as an engineering, procurement,
and construction company. It provides construction services to public and
private sector clients in Mexico. The company offers feasibility studies,
conceptual design, engineering, procurement, project and construction
management, construction, maintenance, technical site evaluation, and other
consulting services. It engages in various construction and related activities,
such as the construction of infrastructure facilities, as well as industrial,
urban, and housing construction. The company develops and markets real estate;
constructs, maintains, and operates airports, highways, bridges, and tunnels;
and manages and operates water supply systems and solid waste disposal systems
under concessions granted by governmental authorities. It constructs roads,
highways, bridges, dams, hydroelectric plants, tunnels, canals, and airports, as
well as constructs, develops, and remodels multistoried urban buildings,
including office buildings, multiple dwelling housing developments, and shopping
centers. The company also involves in the design, engineering, procurement,
construction, and commissioning of power plants, airports, chemical plants,
petrochemical plants, fertilizer plants, pharmaceutical plants, steel mills,
paper mills, drilling platforms, and automobile and cement factories, as well as
specialized support piles. Empresas ICA was founded in 1947 and is based in
Mexico City. With 33.69 million shares outstanding and 72,216 shares declared
short as of Oct 2006, there is a failure to deliver in shares of ICA.

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14.11.2006 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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e-Future Information Technology Inc.
14.11.06 16:49 Uhr

42,87 USD

+45,37 % [+13,38]

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Börse
NASDAQ

Aktuell
42,87 USD

Zeit
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Diff. Vortag
+45,37 %

Tages-Vol.
229,92 Mio.

Gehandelte Stück
6 Mio.


Growth Stock News: Market Commentary on E-FUTURE INFORMATION


Nov 14, 2006 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- Market Commentary on E-FUTURE
INFORMATION (NASDAQ: EFUT)e-Future Information Technology wants to tap into China's distribution future.
The company provides supply chain management and logistics software and related
hardware to manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers, and retailers. Customers
include Procter & Gamble's Chinese venture, China's leading appliance
manufacturer, Haier Group, and the country's major retailers, department stores,
and supermarkets. e-Future Information Technology also offers services in
project management; systems planning, design, and implementation; customization
of its products; training; and support services. The company was founded in
1997.Shares were up 30% after NASDAQ President Meets With eFuture Chairman.

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Drei IPOs erzählen drei Geschichten

Drei Unternehmen aus drei verschiedenen Branchen wagen zum Wochenschluss den Sprung an die Börse. Doch die drei IPOs sind höchst unterschiedlich bewertet und geben einen guten Einblick darauf, was an der Wall Street in und out ist. Alles was mit Autos zu tun hat, langweilt Anleger – alles was mit Öl zu tun hat, ist gefragt.

So kommt es, das ausgerechnet die prominenteste und größte Firma vor ihrer Erstnotierung am schwächsten da steht. Der Autovermieter Hertz, der bis vor einem Jahr zu Ford gehörte und dann von einer Investorengruppe um Merrill Lynch und die Carlysle Group ausgekauft wurde, wird 88,2 Millionen Aktien für 15 Dollar an den Mann bringen. Damit ist er Ausgabepreis geringer als erwartet, man hatte ursprünglich eine Spanne zwischen 16 und 18 Dollar pro Papier angestrebt.

Für die zwischenzeitlichen Eigner lohnt sich das Geschäft, denn die verdienen durch den immerhin 1,32 Milliarden Dollar schweren Börsengang dicke Boni. Doch gerade deshalb winken Analysten an der Wall Street ab, zumal das Mietwagen-Geschäft nun einmal nicht zu den Branchen gehört, auf die in naher Zukunft unerwartetes Wachstum zukommen dürfte.

Im Öl-Sektor sieht es da ganz anders aus: Die Halliburton-Tochter KBR wird 27,84 Millionen Aktien zu 17 Dollar platzieren und schafft damit einen Preis am oberen Ende der angepeilten Spanne – daran ändert auch der Machtwechsel in Washington nicht, der Halliburton künftig wohl den direkten Zugang zum Pentagon blocken wird.

Auch das wichtigste IPO der Woche hat mit Öl zu tun, darüber hinaus aber noch mit anderen Rohstoffen. Die Rohstoff-Börse NYMEX gibt erstmals Papiere aus. Damit tritt ein traditionsreicher Handelsplatz aus seinem Schattendasein, der seit 1872 in New York ansässig ist, aber für Privat-Anleger erst eine Rolle spielt, seit Derivate das Interesse an Rohstoffen gehoben haben und der Ölpreis zudem volatiler geworden ist und Konjunktur und Aktienmarkt stärker beeinflusst.

Das Interesse an NYMEX-Aktien ist im Vorfeld so groß, dass die Emmission in den letzten Tagen noch einmal um 10 Prozent vergrößert werden musste. Man gibt nun 6,5 Millionen Aktien zwischen 54 und 57 Dollar aus. Analysten halten diesen Preis für viel zu niedrig, was in den letzten Stunden vor der Erstnotierung den Run noch einmal verstärken dürfte.

Dabei könnten die Analysten durchaus Recht behalten. Die Geschäfte an der NYMEX laufen auf Hoch-Touren, und die Börsengänge anderer Handelsplätze in jüngster Zeit haben Anlegern beachtliche Renditen gebracht. Drei Rohstoff- und Optionsmärkte sind in den letzten anderthalb Jahren an den Start gegangen, die International Securities Exchange, das Chicago Board of Trade und die IntercontinentalExchange – im Schnitt haben die Papiere seither um 150 Prozent zugelegt. Die NYMEX-Aktie könnte ebenso gut oder noch besser laufen, zumal viele Kritiker der Rohstoff-Börse lange vorgeworfen haben, zu spät ins elektronische System eingestiegen zu sein. Das hat man aber nun von der CBOT lizensiert, seither sind die Umsätze gestiegen.

Lars Halter

[Azul Real]

Die Starbucks Corp. (ISIN US8552441094 / WKN 884437)

hat am Donnerstag nach US-Börsenschluss die Zahlen für das vierte Fiskalquartal 2005/06 veröffentlicht. Die US-Kaffeehauskette musste dabei trotz steigender Umsätze einen Gewinnrückgang hinnehmen, was mit neuen Bilanzierungsmethoden zusammenhängt.


Der Nettogewinn fiel demnach von 123,7 Dollar bzw. 16 Cents je Aktie auf 117,3 Dollar bzw. 15 Cents je Aktie. Die Analysten hatten im Vorfeld einen Gewinn von 17 Cents je Aktie erwartet.

Die Umsatzerlöse stiegen um von 1,66 Mrd. Dollar auf nun 2,00 Mrd. Dollar. Die Same-Store Sales stiegen um 6 Prozent. Die Analystenerwartungen hatten sich zuvor auf 2,02 Mrd. Dollar belaufen.

Für das derzeit laufende erste Fiskalquartal 2006/07 erwarten die Analysten einen durchschnittlichen Gewinn von 26 Cents je Aktie bei Umsatzerlösen von 2,33 Mrd. Dollar.

Für das Gesamtjahr erwartet der Starbucks ein Umsatzwachstum von 20 Prozent. Die vergleichbaren Umsätze sollen um 3 bis 7 Prozent steigen. Das EPS wird bei 87 bis 89 Cents je Aktie gesehen. Die Analysten erwarten hier einen Wert von 89 Cents.

Die Starbucks-Aktie schloss heute an der NASDAQ bei 39,43 Dollar. Nachbörslich verliert die Aktie 6,42 Prozent auf 36,90 Dollar. (16.11.2006/ac/n/a)

Quelle: Finanzen.net / Aktiencheck.de AG
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Starbucks see 2,400 new stores in 2007 fiscal year
Mon Nov 13, 2006 2:16pm ET147

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (Reuters) - Starbucks Corp. (SBUX.O: Quote, Profile, Research) will open 2,400 new stores in the 2007 fiscal year and will have 20,000 stores worldwide within seven years, a senior executive said on Monday.

Colman Cuff, Starbucks' director of trading and operations, said the openings would be divided between the United States and worldwide markets, with Asian growth driven by China.

© Reuters 2006. All Rights Reserved.


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Mittwoch, 8. November 2006, 19:08 Uhr
Heiße Empfehlung für Starbucks
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Motley Fool empfiehlt die Aktie von Starbucks. Kennen Sie Motley Fool? Das ist eine äußerst populäre Website über Finanzen in den USA.

Ob die Jungs dort immer recht haben - sie tun so - kann ich nicht beurteilen. Aber viele Leute glauben daran, das allein kann schon Kurse bewegen.

Ich habe mich immer gefragt, woher der Erfolg von Starbucks rührt? Vielleicht muss man es so sehen: Starbucks hat den Amerikanern endlich mal vernünftigen Kaffee angeboten - früher war US-Kaffee ja eine dünne Brühe. Und damit hatten in den USA Erfolg. Und dann hatten sie überall auf der Welt Erfolg, wo die Leute glauben, was aus den USA kommt, muss cool sein - auch in Ländern, wo es früher bereits guten Kaffee gab.

Man fragt sich nur, woher jetzt noch Wachstumspotenzial für Starbucks kommen soll. Schließlich gibt es die Dinger schon an jeder zweiten Ecke. Sie leben heute auch davon, dass die amerikanischen Büros so eng sind - da weicht man schon mal aus, um sich mit jemandem zu treffen. Lap tops gehören ja auch zur festen Ausrüstung von Starbucks-Besuchern (offenbar besonders gerne kleine Macs, jedenfalls in NY), und "Hot Spots" für den Internet-Anschluss unterstützten das noch.

Vielleicht ist das auch Teil des Erfolgs: Bei Starbucks kann man sitzenbleiben, wenn der Kaffee aufgetrunken ist, und muss nicht gleich wieder gehen. Das ist zwar in jedem Wiener Kaffeehaus (und vielen anderen Cafés auf der Welt) seit Jahrhunderten so. Aber wie gesagt: Wenn Amerika Dinge entdeckt, die es woanders längst gibt, dann kann man das überall auf der Welt verkaufen...

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[Azul Real]

Interessant
Shell Solar hat seinen Solarkrempel an Solarwolrd verkauft und BP dagegen expandiert volles Rohr


BP Solar to Invest $70 Million to Expand US Facility
Thursday, November 16, 2006


BP Solar has unveiled its plans for a $70 million expansion project at its North American headquarters in Frederick, MD.

The expansion will result in nearly doubling the facility's current casting and sizing capacity to approximately 150 MW. The company projects that 70 new jobs will be created. Other plans include an upgrade of the interior of the facility by employing sustainable design components.
Initial engineering feasibility studies into the project have already been completed and the company will now carry out detailed front-end engineering design work. This expansion will make BP Solar's Frederick facility the largest fully integrated plant in North America.

"This is a significant investment in a world-class and well-established business," said Bob Malone, chairman and president of BP America. "This expansion will keep us in command of a growing industry by meeting future demand and providing innovative products to the market."

The expansion plans call for the construction of 140,000 square feet of new building space allowing the company to nearly double its casting, sizing, and wafering manufacturing capacity. Plans also include the relocation and integration of local warehousing and shipping facilities to the current site.

Construction is slated to begin in the first half of 2007 and finish by the end of 2008 pending approval of local permits.

According to Lee Edwards, BP Solar CEO, "In addition to expanding our manufacturing capacity, our plans are to upgrade the interior of the existing facilities and to use sustainable building techniques such as a roof garden, bio-retention, extensive water recycling and the utilization of LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) design components such as energy efficient lighting, heating and cooling."

Other planned improvements include additional office and meeting space, more daylight access to office and manufacturing facilities, an auditorium, and solar and environmental educational stations which will be available for tours and school groups.

BP Solar is a key business within BP Alternative Energy and a global company with over 2200 employees focused on harnessing the sun's energy to produce solar electricity. This includes the design, manufacture and marketing of quality solar electric systems for a wide range of applications in the residential, commercial and industrial sectors.
With over 30 years of experience and installations in over 160 countries, BP Solar is one of the world's largest solar companies and has manufacturing facilities in the U.S., Spain, India and Australia. BP Solar is part of BP, one of the world's leading energy companies.

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U.S. Equity News: Marathon, Andersons Inc. to Make Ethanol and Pacific Ethanol Sees First-Ever Quarterly Profit


Nov 17, 2006 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- City of Industry, CA - Ethanol
industry alert provided by U.S. Equity News. Marathon Oil Corp. and Andersons
Inc. (Nasdaq: ANDE), a processor of corn, soybean and wheat, on Thursday said
they plan to immediately begin building an ethanol plant in Greenville, Ohio.
The project is part of a larger joint venture between Andersons and Marathon
Petroleum Co. LLC, a subsidiary of Houston-based Marathon Oil. Andersons said in
a regulatory filing on Monday that it invested $900,000 in the ethanol
partnership. MGP Ingredients, Inc. (Nasdaq: MGPI) recently reported net income
of $6,976,000, or $0.41 in diluted earnings per share, for the first quarter of
fiscal 2007, which ended October 1, 2006. This compares with net income of
$3,731,000, or $0.23 in diluted earnings per share, for the first quarter of
fiscal 2006. Income from operations in the first quarter of fiscal 2007 was
$10.7 million (pre-tax) compared to income from operations of $6.6 million
(pre-tax) in the prior year's first quarter.Corn-based fuel maker Pacific Ethanol Inc. (Nasdaq: PEIX) said on Wednesday it
will report quarterly profit for the first time ever, fuelled by record volumes.
The California-based company said it would delay filing its third-quarter report