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Thursday, February 9, 2012

  • Posted at 11:00 AM
    Mobius Therapeutics(TM), LLC, a St. Louis-based ophthalmic company, has received final approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the platform product, Mitosol®. This initial indication is for the use of Mitosol® in glaucoma surgery. With FDA approval, Mobius Therapeutics(TM) can start marketing and production efforts for Mitosol® immediately. "The approval of Mitosol® for use in glaucoma surgery represents the culmination of more than five years of work on the part of Mobius Therapeutics(TM)," said Ed Timm, President of Mobius ... read more
  • Posted at 10:52 AM
    DST Vision(®), the leading Web-based account management tool for financial intermediaries, now enables advisors to extend its powerful aggregation and reporting features directly to their clients through VisionInvestor(TM), its latest enhancement. With VisionInvestor, advisors can provide clients online as well as mobile access to their consolidated account information at a single destination. Advisors enroll clients they specifically target for the feature, and manage their access. Clients enrolled in VisionInvestor can view their individual account details, group their family's accounts into ... read more
  • Posted at 10:30 AM
    Perficient, Inc. (NASDAQ: PRFT), a leading information technology consulting firm serving Global 2000 and other large enterprise customers throughout North America, today announced that it has acquired PointBridge Solutions, LLC (“PointBridge”), a $17 million annual services revenue business and technology ... read more
  • Posted at 8:50 AM
    EyePromise launched a new website for AMD Awareness Month to enhance education of the role of nutrition in managing AMD risk. Directed toward consumers and EyeCare Professionals, AMDAwarenessMonth.com allows visitors to learn about Age-Related Macular Degeneration, receive a free AMD Awareness Kit that includes a patient education guide, the latest scientific research, product samples, and the chance to win a variety of prizes including gift cards, free products, and more. Chris Barber, President of ZeaVision, the parent company ... read more
  • Posted at 5:00 AM
    Solutia Inc. (NYSE: SOA) today announced the commercial availability of Saflex® DG structural interlayer for architectural laminated glass applications. The product is designed specifically for applications in which increased interlayer rigidity and high glass adhesion are required relative to standard glazing interlayers. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20081029/AQW096LOGO) "Laminated glass as a building material has experienced an upsurge in recent years as glass use in facades and interiors has become so coveted," said Tom Selm, global business management director for Solutia. "Saflex DG combines the ... read more
  • Posted at 4:30 AM
    Belden Inc. (NYSE: BDC), a global leader in signal transmission solutions for mission critical applications, today reported fiscal fourth quarter and full year 2011 results for the period ended December 31, 2011. Fourth Quarter Highlights -- Increased income from continuing operations per diluted share to $0.57, up 159% over last year's $0.22 per diluted share; -- Grew revenue 9.2% year-over-year to $464.4 million, from $425.2 million ... read more
  • Posted at 4:30 AM
    K-V Pharmaceutical Company (the "Company") (NYSE: KVa/KVb) today reported updated performance metrics for Makena®. Makena® was launched during March of 2011. From its launch date through January 31, 2012: -- Approximately 7,900 vials have been shipped to Ther-Rx customers of which approximately 6,500 vials have been distributed to doctors and patients. This is an increase of approximately 600 vials shipped to ... read more

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

  • Posted at 1:05 PM
    Stereotaxis, Inc. (NASDAQ: STXS) today announced that its Vdrive(TM) Robotic Navigation System, which provides physicians the ability to remotely manipulate traditionally non-robotic catheters, is growing in popularity and is expected to surpass 500 clinical procedures in Europe in February. The company also announced it has received regulatory clearance from Health Canada to commercially market the device in Canada. Since the initial product release in Europe in 2011, the Vdrive system has been installed in nine centers, with units scheduled to ... read more
  • Posted at 10:07 AM
    Blue Mountain Labs (www.bluemountainlabs.com) announces the appointment of Enrico DePaolis as Vice President. As Vice President, DePaolis will be heading Blue Mountain Labs' cloud development group. He will be working directly with clients on the definition, architecture, development, and deployment of cloud computing services and products, as well as leading a team of expert developers. "Enrico DePaolis is an innovative technology executive with more than 23 years of hands-on experience managing all facets of software development, service, ... read more
  • Posted at 7:00 AM
    More than 75,000 non-perishable food items were collected nationwide from customers and employees during Charter's annual Movies for Food campaign. The food items were gathered at Charter sales and service centers throughout the 25 states in which Charter operates, and were donated during December to community food pantries selected by Charter employees. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110526/AQ10195LOGO) "Once again, our customers and employees demonstrated generosity in supporting our neighbors in need, which is vital to the prosperity of our communities," said ... read more
  • Posted at 6:00 AM
    Joshua Bolten, managing director of Rock Creek Global Advisors and former White House official under President George W. Bush, has been elected to Emerson’s (NYSE:EMR) board of directors, Chairman and CEO David N. Farr announced today. Bolten served as ... read more
  • Posted at 5:00 AM
    Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. (NASDAQ: JKHY) is a leading provider of technology solutions and payment processing services primarily for the financial services industry. Its ProfitStars® division announced today the availability of the Gladiator eCommercial Security Awareness Training(TM) (eCommercial SAT). The Web-based eCommercial SAT training program was designed to help financial institutions comply with the FFIEC's supplemental guidance to its Authentication in an Internet Banking Environment report, which called for action by January 1, 2012. eCommercial SAT provides customized tools ... read more
  • Posted at 5:00 AM
    Viasystems Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:VIAS), a leading provider of complex multi-layer printed circuit boards and electro-mechanical solutions, today announced estimates of the company’s fourth quarter sales and operating income. The company also announced plans for upcoming presentations to investors. ... read more

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

  • Posted at 2:16 PM
    Express Scripts (Nasdaq: ESRX), one of the largest pharmacy benefit management companies in North America, announced today its intention to release its fourth quarter earnings on Wednesday, February 22, 2012 after the market closes and will hold its quarterly conference call to discuss fourth quarter results on Thursday, February 23, 2012, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time (8:00 a.m. Central Time). This call is being webcast and can be accessed at Express Scripts Web site at www.express-scripts.com Express Scripts, Inc., one of the ... read more
  • ESCO Announces First Quarter 2012 Results --- ST. LOUIS, Feb. 7, 2012
    Posted at 1:00 PM
    ESCO Technologies Inc. (NYSE: ESE) today reported its operating results for the first quarter ended December 31, 2011. Chairman's Commentary Vic Richey, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, commented, "First quarter sales, EBIT and EPS all exceeded our original projections anticipated at the start of the year. The most satisfying aspect of the quarter was the significant volume of entered orders across all three segments and the resulting $51 million increase in backlog. The $33 million SoCalGas order, the additional PG&E ... read more
  • Posted at 7:12 AM
    The board of directors of Emerson (NYSE: EMR) today declared the regular quarterly cash dividend of forty cents ($0.40) per share of common stock payable March 9, 2012, to stockholders of record February 17, 2012. ... read more
  • Posted at 7:00 AM
    Appistry, Inc., the world’s best company at solving complex, data intensive problems, today announced the formation of a Scientific and Technology Advisory Board to support the company’s development and commercialization of next-generation technologies for advanced data management. The advisory board ... read more
  • Posted at 5:00 AM
    Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. (NASDAQ: JKHY) is a leading provider of computer systems and electronic payment solutions primarily for financial services organizations. Its Jack Henry Banking(TM) division announced today that during an eight month period, five mid-tier banks, defined as banks with $1 billion to $20 billion in assets, selected its SilverLake core processing system to provide enterprise-wide automation. All five institutions are replacing existing legacy systems provided by other vendors. Four of the banks will be operating in ... read more
  • Posted at 4:23 AM
    Reissuing release to correct ticker symbol for searching purposes. The release reads: EMERSON REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2012 RESULTS Sales decline 4 percent to ... read more
  • Posted at 3:59 AM
    DST Systems, Inc. (NYSE: DST) today announced that, in connection with its previously disclosed search for new, independent director candidates, the DST Board of Directors has nominated Lowell L. Bryan, founder of consulting firm LL Bryan Advisory, LLC and senior advisor to McKinsey & Company, Inc., and Samuel G. Liss, a Principal at WhiteGate Partners LLC, for election to the Board's 2015 class of directors at the Company's 2012 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Travis E. Reed, a current DST Director, ... read more