Business Wire articles from April 28 2008

Business Wire archives from April 28 2008

ClubUBT.com to Give Away Two $10,000 Main Event Seats to the World's Most Prestigious Poker Tournament.
April 28, 2008... LOS ANGELES -- Please replace the release dated April 24, 2008 with the following corrected version due to multiple revisions. The corrected release reads: CLUBUBT.COM TO GIVE AWAY TWO $10,000 MAIN EVENT SEATS TO THE WORLD'S MOST...

Technical Communications Corporation Reports Results for the Second Fiscal Quarter Ended March 29, 2008.(Financial report)
April 28, 2008... CONCORD, Mass. -- Please replace the release dated April 25, 2008 with the following correction version due to multiple revisions. The corrected release reads: TECHNICAL COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION REPORTS RESULTS FOR THE SECOND FISCAL...

India Cardiovascular/Cardiology Devices Industry Report Available Now.
April 28, 2008... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c90026) has announced the addition of "India Cardiovascular/Cardiology Devices Industry Report: Detailed Analysis of the Medical Equipment & Medical Devices...

Instant Overview of the Current Chinese Truck Market.
April 28, 2008... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c90059) has announced the addition of "Snapshots China Trucks 2008" to their offering. Snapdatas Snapshots China Trucks 2008 provides 2007 year-end market...

New Report Detailing All Japanese Non-Life Insurances.
April 28, 2008... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c90065) has announced the addition of "Snapshots Japan Non-Life Insurance 2008" to their offering. Snapdata's Snapshots Japan Non-Life Insurance 2008...

Research and Markets: Snapshots Australia Life Insurance 2008 Out Now.
April 28, 2008... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c89987) has announced the addition of "Snapshots Australia Life Insurance 2008" to their offering. Snapdatas Snapshots Australia Life Insurance 2008...

Blackstone Real Estate Partners to Invest in Synergy, India's Leading Development / Project Management Firm.
April 28, 2008... BANGALORE, India -- Blackstone Real Estate Partners, an affiliate of The Blackstone Group L.P. (NYSE: BX) announced today that it agreed to invest approximately $18 million for a minority stake with board representation in Synergy Property...

Review Plasma-Gasification Technologies, Manufacturers, Market Opportunity, Technology Maturity, Failure Modes and Related Issues.
April 28, 2008... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c90012) has announced the addition of "Plasma-Gasification Technology and Industry Overview: A Panel Discussion among Ten University Academics, Private...

ArcSoft TotalMedia(TM) Theatre Receives BD-Live (Profile 2.0) Certification.
April 28, 2008... FREMONT, Calif. -- ArcSoft, Inc. announced today that ArcSoft TotalMedia[TM] Theatre received BD-Live (Profile 2.0) Certification from the Blu-ray Disc Association on April 24, 2008, the first certification of any PC desktop software from any...

Harness SQL for Oracle 11g, IBM DB2, and Microsoft SQL Server 2008.
April 28, 2008... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c90056) has announced the addition of "SQL Bible, 2nd Edition" to their offering. Combining theory with everyday practicality, this definitive volume is...

Peerless Unveils World's Thinnest Mounts.
April 28, 2008... -New Slimline[R] Mounts Install Screens Only 0.4 Inches From The Wall- CHICAGO -- Peerless Industries, Inc., the industry leader in professional-grade audio/visual mounting solutions announced a groundbreaking engineering achievement with...

Qwaq Named "Cool Vendor" by Leading Analyst Firm.
April 28, 2008... Vendors Selected for the "Cool Vendor Report" Are Innovative, Impactful and Intriguing PALO ALTO, Calif. -- Qwaq, Inc. has been included in the April 2008 "Cool Vendors in Collaboration and Social Software, 2008" report1 by Gartner, Inc....

Farmers Insurance Claims Teams Helping Victims of California Fires.
April 28, 2008... LOS ANGELES -- Farmers Insurance claims personnel and agents are in the Sierra Madre and Southern California fire areas contacting Farmers customers to help them if they have been evacuated or suffered losses from the fires that struck this...

InfoVista Announces Qualification for Huawei Router.
April 28, 2008... First Vendor to Qualify Huawei NE80E Router for Leading Brazilian Service Provider PARIS & HERNDON, Va. -- InfoVista (Euronext IFV - FR0004031649) , the leader in delivering proven solutions for proactive service assurance, announced...

Multiple Configurable ARC(R) Cores Enable ITT to Build Secure Communications Devices for Government Applications.
April 28, 2008... SAN JOSE, Calif. & ST. ALBANS, England -- ARC International (LSE:ARK), the world leader in configurable multimedia subsystems and CPU/DSP processors, announced today that ITT Communications Systems signed a new license agreement for multiple...

B/E Aerospace Record First Quarter Results Exceed Expectations; Record Sales Up 22%; Record Net Earnings Up 51%; 2008 EPS Guidance Increased.(Financial report)
April 28, 2008... WELLINGTON, Fla. -- B/E Aerospace, Inc. (NASDAQ:BEAV), the world's leading manufacturer of aircraft cabin interior products and the leading aftermarket distributor of aerospace fasteners, today announced financial results for the first quarter...

Tokyo Stock Exchange Chooses NYSE Euronext Technology For Its Options Market.
April 28, 2008... New Dealings System will be based on LIFFE CONNECT([R]) TOKYO, NEW YORK, & LONDON -- Tokyo Stock Exchange Inc. (TSE) is proud to announce the introduction of Tdex+, a new trading system based on LIFFE CONNECT([R]) and AEMS technology and...

OMRON Corporation Reports Earnings for Fiscal 2007.(Financial report)
April 28, 2008... KYOTO, Japan -- OMRON Corporation (TOKYO:6645)(US:OMRNY) has reported earnings for the full fiscal year 2007, ended March 31, 2008. 1. Overview of Fiscal 2007 The Omron Group's net sales for the fiscal year were JPY 762,985 million, an...

SES First Quarter Net Profit Up 24%.
April 28, 2008... BETZDORF, Luxembourg -- SES S.A., the pre-eminent satellite operator worldwide (Paris:SESG) (LuxX:SESG), reports on financial performance for the three months ended 31 March 2008. FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS * Recurring1 revenue of EUR 390...

ArcelorMittal Moves Towards a More Global IT Supply Model.
April 28, 2008... LUXEMBOURG -- Regulatory News: ArcelorMittal has undertaken a detailed review of its IT subcontracting activities in Western Europe and is moving towards a more global IT supply model. This includes efforts to consolidate sub-contractors...

Electrolux: Interim Report January - March 2008.
April 28, 2008... STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- Regulatory News: Electrolux (STO:ELUXA)(STO:ELUXB)(LSE:ELXB) * Net sales decreased by 3.0% to SEK 24,193m (24,930) and income for the period amounted to SEK -106m (492), or SEK -0.38 (1.76) per share *...

Alfa Laval Wins Record Air Heat Exchanger Order in Brazil, value SEK 60 Million.(Company overview)
April 28, 2008... STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- Regulatory News: Alfa Laval (STO:ALFA) - a world leader in heat transfer, centrifugal separation and fluid handling - has won an order for air heat exchangers used in diesel engine cooling systems in power plants in...

Electrolux: President and CEO Hans Straberg's Comments on the First Quarter 2008 Report.
April 28, 2008... STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- Electrolux (STO:ELUXA) (STO:ELUXB) (LSE:ELXB): This quarter, like many recent ones, contains both positive and negative events. The result was decreased by a number of significant non-recurring costs, the purpose of...

Saab Offers Gripen to the Indian Air Force.
April 28, 2008... STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- Regulatory News: In New Delhi today Saab (STO:SAABB) handed-over its compliant response to the Indian Ministry of Defence Request for Proposal for 126 Medium Multi-Role Combat Aircraft (MMRCA) for the Indian Air Force....

Kyowa Hakko Fiscal 2007 Operating Income up 28.3%: Sales and Operating Income Exceed Plan Targets.
April 28, 2008... TOKYO -- Kyowa Hakko Kogyo Co. Ltd. (Kyowa Hakko)(TOKYO:4151) today announced its consolidated financial results for the year ended March 31, 2008 (Fiscal 2007). Consolidated net sales were Y=392.1 billion, up 10.7% and consolidated operating...

OKI Announces Financial Results for the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2008.(Financial report)
April 28, 2008... TOKYO -- Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd. (TSE:6703) today announced its financial results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2008. Aiming for end of May, OKI plans to announce its earning projections together with its detailed plans to revamp...

CSR brings high quality stereo Bluetooth audio to i.Tech's Clip D-Radio headset.
April 28, 2008... World's first Bluetooth stereo headset with Bluetooth v2.1 CAMBRIDGE, England -- CSR (LSE:CSR): * Photo ref: PEM4807 * To download: http://www.csr.com/images/hires/pem4807.jpg CSR today announced that i.Tech's stylish Clip...

Key Topics Relating to the Polish Coal Market in 2008.
April 28, 2008... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c90061) has announced the addition of "Snapshots Poland Coal 2008" to their offering. Snapdatas Snapshots Poland Coal 2008 provides 2007 year-end market...

Legendary Saxophonist Alfonzo Blackwell is Releasing his 7th CD "Dance To This" April 29th on Utopia Records.
April 28, 2008... NEW YORK -- 2008 is a defining year for Utopia Records executive and recording artist, soul saxophonist Alfonzo Blackwell. This music legend's new CD release is a must have instant-classic masterpiece. Top 10 Billboard Contemporary Jazz...

Newmarket International's Delphi(R) Selected by the Al Habtoor Group for its Metropolitan Hotel.
April 28, 2008... PORTSMOUTH, N.H. & DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- Newmarket International, Inc., the leader in sales and catering solutions for the hospitality industry, today announced that Habtoor Hotels has selected Newmarket's Delphi[R] and...

Envis Unveils Strategy to Address Integrated Circuit Power Management Challenges.
April 28, 2008... First Products, Chill and Kelvin, Tackle Design Power Reduction and Power Estimation SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- Envis today revealed its strategy for meeting the challenges of design power management in integrated circuit (IC) implementation....

Hitachi Global Storage Technologies Expands Leadership Team With New Chief Information Officer.(Company overview)
April 28, 2008... Industry Veteran Hired as CIO to Head IT Operations at Leading Hard Drive Supplier SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Hitachi Global Storage Technologies (Hitachi GST) today announced the appointment of Craig Haught to the position of Chief Information...

Kyowa Hakko Kirin Group: Medium-Term Business Plan FY2008-2010.
April 28, 2008... TOKYO -- Kyowa Hakko Kogyo Co., Ltd. (Kyowa Hakko)(TOKYO:4151) today announced the Kyowa Hakko Kirin Group Medium-term Business Plan for the period from fiscal 2008-2010. The core of the plan is based on the integration of Kyowa Hakko and...

SAAB: Sweden offers Saab's Gripen to Norway.
April 28, 2008... STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- Regulatory News: Saab (STO:SAABB): In Oslo today the Swedish Defence Material Administration FMV, on behalf of the Swedish government, handed-over its compliant response to the Norwegian Ministry of Defence Request...

SAAB: Gripen Proposal to Norway Delivered.
April 28, 2008... STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- Regulatory News: On behalf of the Swedish Government, FMV (Swedish Defence Materiel Administration) today handed over Sweden's proposal regarding Norway's Future Combat Aircraft. The 48 Gripen fighters that Sweden has...

Atlas Copco: Mats Rahmstrom to Head Industrial Technique.
April 28, 2008... STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- Regulatory News: Mats Rahmstrom has been appointed Business Area President for the Industrial Technique business area and Senior Executive Vice President of Atlas Copco AB (STO:ATCOA) STO:ATCOB), as of June 1, 2008. He...

Tideway Launches Tideway Foundation 7.1.
April 28, 2008... New Module Delivers Advanced Usability and Decision Support, Tackles Growing Virtualization Challenges NEW YORK and LONDON -- Tideway, the fastest growing provider of IT automation software, today announced the availability of Tideway...

Niche Markets Offer Promising Growth Potential in European Markets for Laboratory Information Management Systems.
April 28, 2008... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c90021) has announced the addition of "European Markets for Laboratory Information Management Systems" to their offering This Frost & Sullivan research...

Technological Improvements Reinforce the Case for Allografts in the Bone Grafts and Cements Markets.
April 28, 2008... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c90028) has announced the addition of "European Markets for Bone Grafts and Bone Cements" to their offering. This Frost & Sullivan research service titled...

Improved Interoperability to Encourage the Widespread Uptake of Patient Monitoring Devices In South Africa.
April 28, 2008... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c90036) has announced the addition of "Growth Opportunities in the South African Patient Monitoring Market" to their offering. This Frost & Sullivan...

European Union Research Policy in Pervasive and Ubiquitous Computing Technologies Offer Considerable Market Potential to Firms from Different Industries.
April 28, 2008... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c90053) has announced the addition of "Exploring the European Union Research Policy in Pervasive and Ubiquitous Computing" to their offering. This Frost &...

Qatar University Selects Cerner Academic Education Solution.
April 28, 2008... University is Cerner's First Client in Qatar DOHA, Qatar, & KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Qatar University announced today that it will use the Cerner Academic Education Solution (AES) to teach students in its pharmacy program how to work with an...

PROS Industry-Leading Price Optimization Summit a Success: Record Number of Pricing & Revenue Optimization Executives Participate.
April 28, 2008... HOUSTON -- PROS, a world leader in pricing and revenue optimization science and software, today announced another year of record participation at the 14(th) Annual PROS Summit. "As the thought leader in real-time integrated pricing...

Cleveland-Based EMX Industries Inc. Announces New Color Management In-Line Product Expansion.
April 28, 2008... EMX Industries Inc., a Cleveland-Based Manufacturer of Sensors for Automation, Announces the ColorMax P Version of Color Sensor, the Highest Resolution and Fastest RGB Color Sensor on the Market CLEVELAND -- EMX Industries Inc., a...

Boardwalk Announces First Quarter 2008 Results.(Financial report)
April 28, 2008... HOUSTON -- Boardwalk Pipeline Partners, LP (NYSE:BWP) announced today its results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008, which included the following items: * Net income of $88.1 million, a 10% increase from $80.2 million in the...

Siesko Partners and National Insurance Partners Announce Strategic Partnership, DirectProtect Insurance Policy.
April 28, 2008... The DirectProtect insurance policy provides distinct advantages for independent directors over D&O products currently in the marketplace. NEW YORK -- Siesko Partners, LLC, a leading corporate insurance and risk services firm and National...

OriginOil, Inc., Begins Trading Under Symbol OOIL.
April 28, 2008... Company's Shares Approved for Trading over the Counter LOS ANGELES -- OriginOil, Inc., the developer of a breakthrough technology to transform algae, the most promising source of renewable oil, into a true competitor to petroleum, today...

Matsushita Comments on Media Reports about Possible Alliance with SANYO Electric Co., Ltd.
April 28, 2008... OSAKA, Japan -- Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. (MEI)(NYSE:MC), best known for its Panasonic brand, commented on the media reports of April 28 in Japan about a possible alliance with SANYO Electric Co., Ltd. These reports are not...

Scania Interim Report January-March 2008.
April 28, 2008... STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- Regulatory News: Scania (STO:SCVA) (STO:SCVB): * Operating margin rose to 16.4 percent (15.9) and net margin increased to 11.4 percent (10.9) * Order bookings were lower, but still somewhat higher than...

The U.S. Jeans Market is Stable in 2008 after a Profitable Surge in Revenue Earlier This Decade.
April 28, 2008... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c90077) has announced the addition of "Jeans in the United States 2008" to their offering. About this report Although jeans sales are not growing at...

Gas Utilities in Italy Industry Profile is Supported by the Key Macroeconomic and Demographic Data Affecting the Market.(Industry overview)
April 28, 2008... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c90079) has announced the addition of "Gas Utilities in Italy" to their offering. Our Gas Utilities in Italy industry profile is an essential resource for...

The New Communications Equipment in Belgium Industry Profile is an Essential Resource for Top-Level Data and Analysis Covering the Communications Equipment Industry.
April 28, 2008... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c90092) has announced the addition of "Communications Equipment in Belgium" to their offering. Our Communications Equipment in Belgium industry profile is...

Discover the Key Issues of the U.S. Smoothies Market with This 2008 Report.
April 28, 2008... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c90095) has announced the addition of "Smoothies in the United States 2008" to their offering. About this report The smoothies market is entering...

Matsushita Announces Continuation of Policy Toward Large-scale Purchases of Company's Shares (ESV plan).
April 28, 2008... OSAKA, Japan -- Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. (Matsushita (NYSE symbol:MC)), best known for its Panasonic brand, today announced that its Board of Directors has decided to continue the company's policy toward Large-scale Purchases of...

Sandvik Comments on Ruling by Disciplinary Committee.
April 28, 2008... SANDVIKEN, Sweden -- Regulatory News: The Disciplinary Committee at the OMX Nordic Exchange Stockholm has ruled that Sandvik AB (STO:SAND) must be considered to have contravened the listing agreement in conjunction with the divestment of...

Pervasive and Ubiquitous Computing to Have Widespread Impact on Multiple Areas.
April 28, 2008... LONDON -- Since 2000, pervasive and ubiquitous computing has gained the interest of academia, industry and policy makers. The European Union (EU) promoted this research in Europe through funding the Disappearing Computer (DC) initiative under...

Matsushita to Execute Own Share Repurchase.
April 28, 2008... OSAKA, Japan -- Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. (NYSE:MC), best known for its Panasonic brand, announced that its Board of Directors today resolved to repurchase its own shares, pursuant to Article 459, Paragraph 1, Item 1 of the...

This Report Probes the Short- and Long-Term Effect of the Slumping Housing Market on U.S. DIY Product Sales.
April 28, 2008... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c90103) has announced the addition of "The DIY Consumer in the United States 2008" to their offering. About this report In 2007, Home Depot exemplified...

ZymoGenetics to Host Conference Call and Webcast on May 6, 2008 to Discuss 2008 First Quarter Financial Results.
April 28, 2008... SEATTLE -- ZymoGenetics, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZGEN) announced today that it will report 2008 first quarter financial results on Tuesday, May 6, 2008 after market close. Following the announcement, members of the company's senior management will discuss...

Identification Technology Partners, Inc. Receives DHS Small Business Achievement Award for Outstanding Performance.
April 28, 2008... NORTH POTOMAC, Md. -- Identification Technology Partners, Inc. (IDTP) announced that it was selected by the Department of Homeland Security to receive a Small Business Achievement Award at their 4th Annual Small Business Awards Ceremony. IDTP...

IDC Study Finds U.S. IT Executives Cutting Budgets and Consolidating Assets in 2008.
April 28, 2008... FRAMINGHAM, Mass. -- With talk of recession dominating business discussions in the United States and worldwide, senior IT executives in the U.S. are already feeling a negative effect on their budgets for new projects in 2008. The impact of a...

Interbank FX / IBFX.com Unveils New No-Swap Accounts System.
April 28, 2008... SALT LAKE CITY -- Interbank FX (www.IBFX.com), a leading provider of online foreign currency (Forex) trading, recently made significant changes to its no-swap account policy. The no-swap accounts--offered to traders who are unable to earn or...

Lucid8 Announces Industry's First Self-Service Restore Capability for Microsoft Outlook.
April 28, 2008... New Outlook snap-in allows end users to restore permanently deleted Exchange items directly from DELL EqualLogic's storage platform. New DigiScope's([R]) direct integration with DELL EqualLogic's Auto-Snapshot Manager for Exchange further...

Quickfilter Technologies Announces Release of Version 2.20 of QuickfilterPro Software.
April 28, 2008... New Software Release Improves Productivity and Reduces Time-to-Market ALLEN, Texas -- Quickfilter Technologies, Inc. today announced the release and general availability of Version 2.20 of the QuickfilterPro software. The QuickfilterPro...

Lenovo and LANDesk Expand Their Integrated Software Offerings with New Lenovo Management Console.
April 28, 2008... LAS VEGAS -- Lenovo and LANDesk today announced Lenovo will offer LANDesk technology as the core of the new Lenovo ThinkManagement Console. The new console provides centralized inventory and reporting of Lenovo client hardware assets and...

IntegraMed(R) Expands its Fertility Provider Network into New Market with Contract for South Carolina Practice.
April 28, 2008... PURCHASE, N.Y. -- IntegraMed America, Inc. (NASDAQ: INMD), the nation's leading operator of fertility centers and vein care clinics in the United States, announced today it has executed a 25-year contract to provide its full range of fertility...

Neah Power Announces Implementation of Wirebonding for Current Collection in Fuel Cells.
April 28, 2008... BOTHELL, Wash. -- Neah Power Systems, Inc. (OTCBB:NPWS), a leading developer of fuel cells for military application and portable electronic devices, announced today that it has implemented wirebond technology for its fuel cell electrical...

Freescale and Chery Agree to Collaborate on Automotive Electronics Technology Development in China.
April 28, 2008... Joint Development Efforts to Focus on Powertrain Management, Body Electronics, Hybrid Electric Vehicles and In-Vehicle Entertainment WUHU, China & AUSTIN, Texas -- Chery Automobile Co., Ltd., and Freescale Semiconductor have announced plans...

Working From Home? So Are the Germs.
April 28, 2008... New Study Shows Microscopic "Colleagues" (AKA Bacteria) Plague Home Office Surfaces OAKLAND, Calif. -- Working from home provides many benefits, but a break from germs may not be one of them. According to a research study out today, home...

The Sports Club Company, Inc. Announces Operating Results for the First Quarter Ended March 31, 2008.(Financial report)
April 28, 2008... LOS ANGELES -- The Sports Club Company, Inc. (Pink Sheets:SCYL.PK) today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008. Revenues from operations for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008 were $15,994,000 compared...

Doug Hall, America's #1 Idea Guru, to Speak in Southern California.
April 28, 2008... TORRANCE, Calif. -- One of America's top business thinkers and best-selling authors, Doug Hall, will speak at a data-packed event that will help local manufacturers maximize their profits and sustain growth in creative ways. Hosted by...

Opalis Extends Lead in IT Process Automation with Major New Opalis Integration Server Release.
April 28, 2008... New Release Enhances Customer Value with Improved Workflow and Integration Capabilities; Executive Dashboard Offers Unprecedented Business Value Views for CIOs TORONTO -- Opalis Software Inc., the market leader in IT process automation...

Acapulco Chicken Salad Returns to Jack in the Box(R) Restaurants.
April 28, 2008... SAN DIEGO -- Want to savor the flavor of Mexico, but can't afford a vacation south of the border? Then try out Jack in the Box[R] restaurants' Acapulco Chicken Salad. With the taste of cilantro and lime, this Latin-inspired salad is like a trip...

The Planet Reports Record First Quarter.(Financial report)
April 28, 2008... HOUSTON -- The Planet, the world's largest privately held dedicated hosting company, today discussed its results for the quarter ended March 31, 2008. The Planet provides quarterly updates to its customers, business partners and prospects with...

Audible Announces New Imprint and Exclusive Agreements with Orson Scott Card and Other Top Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers.
April 28, 2008... Audible Frontiers imprint launches with 25 exclusive audiobooks, including 10 Hugo Award winners from award-winning science fiction & fantasy authors NEW YORK -- The leading provider of premium digital spoken audio information and...

Wet Seal Announces Launch of New Online Fashion Community.
April 28, 2008... FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif. -- The Wet Seal, Inc. (Nasdaq:WTSLA), a leading specialty retailer to young women, today announced the launch of a new "fashion community" on the Company's website, www.wetseal.com. The fashion community offers customers...

Tyfone to Speak at FinovateStartup Conference.(Conference news)(Company overview)
April 28, 2008... Co-founder and CTO to Present Innovative Mobile Financial Services Platform to Industry Luminaries at the Intersection of Finance and Technology PORTLAND, Ore. -- Tyfone, a global provider of mobile financial services infrastructure and...

Discover(R) Small Business Watch(SM): Small Business Economic Confidence Continues to Slide.
April 28, 2008... Sentiments Follow Broader Market Conditions, But Cash Flow Issues Improve Poll: Gas Prices Taking a Toll on Small Business Owners RIVERWOODS, Ill. -- Small business economic confidence continues to slide, marked by another drop in the...

Zacks Broker Upgrade Highlights: Medco Health Solutions, Hess Corp., IBM and Campbell's Soup.
April 28, 2008... CHICAGO -- Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Broker Upgrades. Every week, Zacks editor Mark Vickery updates the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the Broker...

Alliance Resource Partners, L.P. Reports Strong Quarterly Financial and Operating Results; Declares Quarterly Cash Distribution of $0.585 Per Unit; and Increases 2008 Guidance.(Financial report)
April 28, 2008... TULSA, Okla. -- On the strength of record revenues and coal sales volumes, Alliance Resource Partners, L.P. (NASDAQ: ARLP) today reported increased EBITDA for the quarter ended March 31, 2008 (the "2008 Quarter"). Net income for the 2008...

Association of American Medical Colleges Goes to Head of the Class with Qwest Hosting Services.
April 28, 2008... WASHINGTON -- Qwest Communications International Inc. (NYSE: Q) today announced a multi-year agreement with the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), a not-for-profit association representing the faculty, students and resident...

Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: TC PipeLines, TransCanada, Crown Castle, Plexus and Potash Corp.
April 28, 2008... CHICAGO -- Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the blog...

Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Amgen, Genentech, Biogen Idec, Genzyme and Gilead Sciences.
April 28, 2008... CHICAGO -- Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the blog...

Zacks Analyst Interview Highlights: Telemar, Brasil Telecom, Vivo, CPFL and Gafisa.
April 28, 2008... CHICAGO -- Zacks.com releases the latest Analyst Interview. Today's interview is with senior analyst Claudio Freitas, who discusses Telemar (NYSE: TNE), Brasil Telecom (NYSE: BRP), Vivo (NYSE: VIV), CPFL (NYSE: CPL) and Gafisa (NYSE: GFA). ...