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Thursday, February 9, 2012

  • Dover Corporation Declares Regular Quarterly Cash Dividend --- DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., Feb. 9, 2012
    Posted at 2:11 PM
    The Board of Directors of Dover Corporation (NYSE: DOV) today declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.315 (thirty-one and one half cents) per share, payable on March 15, 2012 to shareholders of record as of February 29, 2012. About Dover Dover Corporation is a multi-billion dollar diversified global manufacturer. For over 50 years, Dover has been providing its customers with outstanding products and services that reflect the company's commitment to operational excellence, innovation and market leadership. The company focuses on ... read more
  • Posted at 1:15 PM
    Boeing (NYSE: BA) Commercial Airplanes Vice President and General Manager of Airplane Programs Pat Shanahan will speak at the Barclays Capital 2012 Industrial Select Conference in Miami on Thursday, February 23rd from 10:35 a.m. to 11:20 a.m. ET. Visit http://www.boeing.com/companyoffices/financial/ or http://cc.talkpoint.com/barc002/022212a_lp/?entity=30_RUEECDG to access a link to the live broadcast of the conference. Individuals should check the website prior to the session to ensure their computers can access the audio stream. Contact: Communications (312) 544-2002 ... read more
  • Posted at 1:01 PM
    Rubicon Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:RBCN), a leading provider of sapphire substrates and products to the LED, RFIC, semiconductor, and optical industries, announced today that it has entered into a new contract with its largest customer for large-diameter sapphire wafers. The amount of the contract is $20 million, ... read more
  • Posted at 9:45 AM
    CDW Corporation, a leading provider of technology solutions to business, government, education and healthcare, announced that it will host a webcast conference call to discuss its fourth quarter/full year 2011 results on Thursday, February 16, 2012 at 11:00 am ET/10:00 am CT. ... read more
  • Posted at 6:30 AM
    Zacks.com releases details on a group of stocks that are currently members of the exclusive Zacks #5 Rank List - Stocks to Sell Now. These stocks are currently rated as a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell): Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) and Molex Incorporated (Nasdaq: MOLX). Further, Zacks announced #4 Rankings (Sell) on two other widely held stocks: Abaxis Inc (Nasdaq: ABAX) and Techne Corporation (Nasdaq: TECH). (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20101027/ZIRLOGO) To see the full Zacks #5 Rank List - Stocks to ... read more
  • Posted at 6:30 AM
    Four free stock picks are being made available today on Zacks.com. The industry's leading independent research firm highlights one Zacks #1 Rank Strong Buy or a Zacks #2 Rank Buy stock for each of the four main styles of investing: Aggressive Growth, Growth & Income, Momentum, and Value. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20101027/ZIRLOGO) The four highlighted picks are: Liquidity Services (Nasdaq: LQDT), The Fastenal Company (Nasdaq: FAST), Extra Space Storage Inc. (NYSE: EXR) and Western Digital Corporation (NYSE: WDC). Today, Zacks is promoting its ''Buy'' ... read more
  • Posted at 6:00 AM
    Entertainment studio The Shadow Gang, today announced BZRK The Game, a compelling new 3D mobile adventure game developed as part of the groundbreaking Michael Grant young adult thriller of the same name. Playable as a full standalone game or alongside the wider BZRK interactive story and ... read more
  • Posted at 5:55 AM
    Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today launched a social media-directed Nissan 370Z build-up called "Project 370Z" at the Chicago Auto Show - where the upcoming 2013 Nissan 370Z is also being previewed. The goal of the project is to utilize the passion and knowledge of Nissan Z® fans online to help direct the creation of a unique, one-off Nissan 370Z utilizing readily available aftermarket parts and accessories. Fans will vote on potential modifications and follow along with the ... read more
  • Posted at 4:55 AM
    BioSante Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: BPAX), announced today that the independent Data Monitoring Committee (DMC) has completed the eighth unblinded review of the LibiGel Phase III cardiovascular and breast cancer safety study, which has completed enrollment of subjects. The independent DMC has recommended that the LibiGel safety ... read more
  • Posted at 4:00 AM
    Fuel Tech, Inc. (NASDAQ: FTEK), a world leader in advanced engineering solutions for the optimization of combustion systems for utility and industrial customers, announced today that it will host its Fourth Quarter 2011 conference call on Tuesday, March 6, 2012. The call will be ... read more

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

  • Cisco CCNP SWITCH Training Released by TrainSignal --- SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Feb. 8, 2012
    Posted at 4:47 PM
    TrainSignal, the global leader in professional computer training, announced the release of their Cisco CCNP SWITCH Training course. This CCNP video training course authored by Cisco expert Joe Rinehart offers complete instruction on the objectives for Cisco's CCNP SWITCH Exam 642-813. The course features lessons that contextualize Cisco switching concepts for the demands of today's IT industry while building off of solid, foundational theory. Main course highlights include: -- Spanning Tree Protocol -- ... read more
  • Posted at 12:55 PM
    UHC announced it now includes outpatient encounter data and reports as part of its Clinical Data Base/Resource Manager(TM) (CDB/RM). The new data are available for various outpatient settings to help UHC members improve the efficacy and cost-effectiveness of care across the continuum. "We have been working closely with members to address the dramatic shift in services to outpatient settings and the need to coordinate outpatient and inpatient care," said David Levine, MD, UHC associate vice president of informatics and medical director. ... read more
  • Posted at 12:13 PM
    Cars.com, the premier online resource for buying and selling new and used vehicles, struck a chord on Sunday with a quirky, 30-second commercial during Super Bowl 46. Love it or hate it, the ad resonated with viewers and media, with outlets such as the Huffington Post saying "we have a feeling people will remember this Cars.com spot" and CNN calling the ad "the most talked about Super Bowl commercial" prior to the game. Additionally, the ad has hit the ... read more
  • CF Rail Services Launches New Website --- ROSEMONT, Ill., Feb. 8, 2012
    Posted at 11:45 AM
    CF Rail Services, a wholly owned subsidiary of Sasser Family Holdings, Inc., a transportation asset services and investments company, announced last week that they have officially launched their updated website, www.cfrailservices.com. The changes will now tie together all of their locations and branded shops under one web address. "This is not only a logical move, but it's one that reflects our commitment to our customers as our top priority. The site present a more accurate visual representation of our business, ... read more
  • Posted at 9:27 AM
    SAVO Group, a market leader in sales enablement solutions and consultative services, today announced the launch of a new educational series of webinars: “Mission: Possible – Revenue Growth through Sales Enablement.” ... read more
  • Posted at 8:49 AM
    People are using their smart phones for almost everything these days and the evidence is now following them into divorce court. A resounding 92% of the nation's top divorce attorneys say that they have seen an increase in the number of cases using evidence taken from iPhones, Droids, and other smart phones during the past three years, according to a recent survey of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML). In addition, 94% of the respondents have cited ... read more
  • Posted at 8:32 AM
    Rubicon Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq:RBCN), a leading provider of sapphire substrates and products to the LED, semiconductor, and optical industries, will report financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2011 on Thursday, February 23, 2012 after the market closes. ... read more
  • Posted at 8:15 AM
    BioSante Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: BPAX), announced today that the company has entered into a privately-negotiated securities exchange agreement with a holder of BioSante’s 3.125% convertible senior notes due May 1, 2013. Pursuant to the terms of the agreement, BioSante issued 6,723,173 shares of its common stock ... read more
  • Posted at 8:03 AM
    Kairos Consulting Worldwide today announced it won a $1.5 million competitive contract to integrate financial systems for the National Nuclear Security Administration. The three-year contract will result in development of a new financial system for the agency, which falls within the Department of Energy. ... read more
  • Posted at 7:00 AM
    Upp Technology, Inc., a leader in warehouse management solutions, announced today that Rubie’s Costume Co., Inc. has selected the irms|360™ Enterprise solution suite to manage warehouse operations at seven of their international locations. Rubie’s, the world’s leading manufacturer and distributor of costumes, makeup and accessories has ... read more