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Articles from Business Wire (May 8, 1997)

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3DO announces new executive appointment. 319
Advanced network mirroring solution speeds disaster recovery, data backup & data migration. 358
Ahmanson asks court to require meaningful period between two Great Western stockholder meetings. 1119
AirNet continues to win PCS orders; PCS orders awarded to AirNet from F-Block winner Third Kentucky Cellular. 375
Aitec Capital Corp. acquires shares. 152
Alhambra Resources Announces Appointment of President. 362
Alliance Imaging acquires mobile MRI business from Pacific Medical Imaging Inc. 283
Amcor Appoints New Chairman. 156
AMD purchases AutoSimulations' Real Time Dispatcher for semiconductor manufacturing worldwide. 698
American Residential acquires $30 million of revenue to date in second quarter. 336
American Residential Services reports first quarter results at or above expectations. 714
Ameron awarded patent on PSX 700 high-performance coating products. 610
Ames Narrows First-Quarter Loss by $1 Million. 1352
Ames reports April sales. 262
Amgen names new head of research. 252
Amphenol Prices Offer To Purchase 12-3/4% Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2002. 245
Applewoods announces 132% increase in sales. 259
APS to build local solar power plant and offer residential customers new program choice. 590
Argentina Gold Corp. - New Trench Results at Veladero and Commencement of Drilling Program at Rio Frio. 305
Atlantic Express Transportation announces third quarter results. 1465
ATRION REPORTS FIRST QUARTER RESULTS. 994
Autodesk's AutoCAD Release 14 software ships tomorrow; Latest design software enhances speed, graphics capability and Internet connectivity. 1506
Avcorp announces second quarter 1997 results. 583
Avery Dennison and American Greetings join forces to deliver a complete selection of cardmaking products. 676
Bay View announces acquisition of EurekaBank and authorizes additional $25 million share repurchase. 1846
Bear Stearns Introduces Major Lodging Industry Study: The 1997 U.S. Lodging Almanac. 435
Bedford Property Investors expands Silicon Valley portfolio. 217
Bernard Chaus, Inc. announces results for fiscal third quarter 1997. 701
BIOLASE Technology Begins Shipments of Millennium, a Revolutionary Alternative to the Dental Drill and Scalpel. 770
Boardwalk Casino Inc. reports second-quarter and six-month results. 584
BofA and Thomas Cook team up to offer foreign exchange services. 397
Bombardier Capital Launches Canadian Leasing Operations. 662
Boralex posts record net earnings in the second quarter. 820
Bow Valley Forest Products Limited Announces Major Transaction. 422
Boyds Wheels reports first quarter results. 771
Breece Hill gets new financing from Hambrecht & Quist Transition Capital; credit line will support cycle of rapid growth. 602
Brookstone Announces First Quarter Sales. 183
Bull Selects Apertus for Global, Seamless Access to Enterprise Applications and Data. 661
Cabletel Communications Reports First Quarter Results; Appoints Douglas A. Shaddock National Sales Manager. 705
Cadbury Schweppes Announces Further Progress in 1997. 1173
Calpine reports first quarter earnings. 1231
Cambior and Golden Star Resources - Gross Rosebel Mining Reserves Increase to 1.8 Million Ounces. 1621
Cameco Receives Federal Government Approval to Develop McArthur River. 287
Capstone Pharmacy Services Announces First Quarter Results; Company reports revenue of $69 million and net income of $2.5 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 1997. 885
CardioVascular Dynamics announces share repurchase program. 319
Catherines Stores Corp. reports first quarter sales results. 397
Central Garden & Pet Announces Record Second Quarter Results For Fiscal 1997. 876
Century Telephone to operate Wireless 2000's Louisiana PCS markets. 360
Chadmoore Wireless Group adds three additional cities to their operations. 277
Cherokee increases dividend. 226
Citation Computer Systems reports fourth-quarter and full-year fiscal 1997 results. 1520
Clean Diesel Technologies reports first quarter results. 789
CMOS enters Pentium II graphics and business workstation market with MSRP of $2,200. 429
Computer Concepts Corp. Reports 1996 Financial Results. 641
Computer Horizons announces three-for-two stock split. 238
Computone and NewCom announce plans to begin shipments of World's Fastest ISDN Modem-921.6 Kbps! 688
Concentra announces fourth-quarter and fiscal year-end 1997 results. 831
Corker Resources Inc. announces major transaction. 378
Corporate Vision and T.L. Phipps & Co. announce signing of letter of intent. 246
Correcting WriterStation version number in Datalogics release issued April 22. Correction Notice 304
Cost Plus, Inc. Announces April Same Store Sales Up 15.5%. 168
Costco Companies Reports Recent Sales Results. 225
COX COMMUNICATIONS ANNOUNCES FIRST QUARTER FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR 1997. 2343
Crystal Oil makes announcement. 344
Cyrk signs agreement to merge with Simon Marketing creating $700 million global promotional marketing company. 430
Dan Hesse succeeds Steve Hooper as head of AT&T Wireless. 1084
Data Broadcasting reports results for third fiscal quarter. 1910
Datalogics announces WriterStation v6.15 for Windows NT and Windows 95. 260
DDR FFO per share increases by 5.4% for 1st quarter 1997 as compared to 1st quarter 1996. 2097
Designs Inc. announces April sales. 204
Detection Systems Acquires UK Security Company and Important New Wireless and Communication Technologies. 468
Devon Group announces financial results. 609
Dillard sales for April rise 4 percent, comparable stores flat. 199
DOLLAR GENERAL REPORTS INCREASED SALES FOR APRIL. 296
Dominion Homes Inc. formalized as new name for Borror Corp. 199
Dundee Realty Corporation announces completion of transaction. 334
Earl G. Graves Ltd. and Travelers Group to launch investment fund of at least $60 million: The Black Enterprise/Greenwich Street Fund. 557
EASTERN TELECOM MERGER COMPLETED BY NETWORK; CRAWFORD ELECTED CHAIRMAN & C.E.O., KEEFE NAMED C.F.O. 1002
Edelbrock Corp. reports continued improvement in sales and earnings for third quarter of fiscal 1997, commences production of shock absorbers. 1184
Electroglas Receives Multimillion-Dollar Order from Leading U.S. Memory IC Manufacturer; Horizon 4000 Series probers selected over competitive systems. 439
ELRON announces 1997 first quarter results. 774
Equity Corporation International reports record first quarter results. 1016
Essex invests $36 million in multifamily property; company issues partnership units to increase size of portfolio. 606
Exponential reduces work force. 179
Family Bargain Corp. announces April sales. 214
Federated comp sales up 6.2% in April. 326
FHS TO ACQUIRE PHYSICIANS HEALTH SERVICES, A 440,000-MEMBER HEALTH PLAN IN THE NEW YORK METROPOLITAN AREA; Acquisition Would Give FHS more than 800,000 members in Tri-State Area. 1121
Fidelity Offers Flat $25 Online Trading Rate for Active Traders. 448
Finish line updates business trend for nine weeks ended May 3, 1997. 414
First Entertainment acquires a majority interest in Global Internet; First Entertainment and On-Line Casinos mutually terminate their letter of intent. 370
First Quarter results show improved financial performance for Physicians Health Services. 1076
Footstar reports April sales results. 273
Forrest City Financial announces third quarter earnings, March 31, 1997. 314
Four Seasons Hotels Inc. Reports First Quarter 1997 Results - Net Earnings Increase 15 percent to $5.8 Million - Continued Strong Revenue and Profitability Growth at Managed Hotels. 2031
FRED'S REPORTS 5.6% APRIL COMPARABLE SALES INCREASE AND 8.7% OVERALL INCREASE IN APRIL SALES. 279
Fresh Del Monte Produce Posts Record First Quarter Profits Margin Improvement Tied to Higher Banana Prices, Branded Pineapple Sales. 393
FTP Software's Agent Applications deliver "push with a purpose" to redefine IP Network Management. 973
Fuel diversity in California -- market offers customers choice. 463
Fuel-Tech N.V. reports first quarter results. 1064
Fujifilm to Manufacture 35mm Film in Its South Carolina Factory; Major Expansions Announced For Greenwood, SC, Facility. 818
Gateway 2000 now shipping x2 Technology-enabled modem. 446
Gemstar International Group Limited and StarSight Telecast Inc. close merger. 790
Glamis Gold - Higher Production & Lower Costs Increases Revenue. 644
Globus International Resources announces agreement with Russian distributor - JSC Estrella. 239
Gold deposit staked by Petro Plus. 257
GOODY'S FAMILY CLOTHING, INC. ANNOUNCES APRIL SALES RESULTS. 275
Granite Construction reports first quarter results. 488
Greenwich Air Services, Inc. Reports Record Net Sales and Net Income for the Second Quarter and Six Months Ended March 31, 1997. 1098
GST Telecommunications privately places $265 million of senior secured notes. 147
GTE americast Upgrades Ventura County TV: Cable System Launches mainStreet Interactive TV in Early May. 839
Hallwood Consolidated Resources Corp. announces first quarter results for 1997. 320
Hallwood Energy Partners L.P. announces first-quarter results for 1997. 383
Halter Marine Group reports financial results for fiscal year 1997 up 29%. 574
Harrowston reports first quarter results. 772
Hauppauge Digital announces March 31, 1997 record second fiscal quarter and year to date results. 460
HealthDesk Corporation offers children with diabetes a way to have fun and stay healthy. 537
Henley signs letter of intent to acquire Canadian systems integrator. 161
HIGHWAYMASTER REPORTS FIRST QUARTER RESULTS: RECORD REVENUES AND GROSS PROFIT. 731
IBM to buy remaining 30 percent equity in Advantis from Sears. 463
INAMED Corp. makes announcement regarding NASDAQ. 197
Infinite Machines' ExpressTool division begins commercialization of proprietary rapid tooling technology. 393
Infringatek researchers locate internet counterfeit good markets. 373
Integrated Security Systems announces joint marketing agreement with Hirsch Electronics. 322
Inter-Rock Gold Inc. announces Daisy gold mine reserves doubled, gold production on track. 778
InterDigital announces departure of CEO. 383
INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY CORPORATION DECLARES ANNUAL DIVIDEND. 190
J. Baker, Inc. Announces April Sales. 279
Jaco Electronics reports third quarter results. 821
JDN REALTY CORPORATION ANNOUNCES GROUNDBREAKING OF SHOPPING CENTER IN MARIETTA, GEORGIA. 198
Johnson Printing maintains Loveland sales office, relocates production and warehouse operations. 312
K2 declares quarterly cash dividend of 11 cents per share. 193
K2 Inc. announces new board members elected at annual meeting. 336
Keystone Financial Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend. 222
Keystone Financial Shareholders Approve Acquisitions of Financial Trust Corp. and First Financial of Western Maryland. 523
La Jolla Diagnostics Inc. adds board member. 326
LaSalle Re Holdings reports second quarter 1997 results. 1762
LaserSight reports narrowed first quarter loss; improved operating cash flow. 743
Learning Tree announces record second quarter results and the addition of two new product lines. 1089
Learning Tree announces record second quarter results and the addition of two new product lines. 1089
LIFECELL ANNOUNCES FIRST QUARTER FINANCIAL RESULTS; AlloDerm Sales Momentum Continues. 611
Loehmann's Reports First Quarter Sales Results. 541
Logal Reports First Quarter 1997 Results. 1021
Logicon reports fiscal 1997 results. 975
LUFKIN DIRECTORS ANNOUNCE QUARTERLY DIVIDEND. 96
Mackie Designs to repurchase shares. 186
Magna Bancorp to affiliate with Union Planters. 518
MAJOR CANADIAN DRUG CHAIN ENDORSES SENSORMATIC ULTRA-MAX(R) TECHNOLOGY. 374
MALIK M. HASAN, M.D. NAMED CHAIRMAN AND CEO OF FHS AS DANIEL D. CROWLEY STEPS DOWN AS CHAIRMAN; JAY M. GELLERT BECOMES PRESIDENT AND COO. 438
Maple Leaf Foods Reports 20 Percent Increase In Operating Earnings. 953
Mark's Work Wearhouse announces first quarter sales increase of 41 percent. 353
Maxam Gold Corp. adds more claims to its holdings. 176
Meade Instruments Corp. issues clarification to fourth-quarter and fiscal 1997 earnings release. 258
Meade Instruments Corp. reports record sales for fourth-quarter and fiscal 1997. 1164
Mercantile Stores Company, Inc. reports sales. 110
Merisel Inc. signs agreement with The ASCII Group Inc. 419
Mindscape & Palladium Interactive announce partnership; Mindscape signs exclusive deal to distribute Palladium Interactive CD-ROM/Internet products including Family Gathering, Wishbone & PYST. 728
Mitsubishi's Information Technology R&D Center selects Viewlogic's Sunrise TestGen tool suite. 558
Mobil Chairman Lou Noto reviews 1996 performance and highlights new corporate goals at annual shareholders meeting. 900
Mossimo reports 1997 first-quarter results. 756
MSC names Christopher St. John vice president-European operations. 450
Mutual Risk Management reports 22% increase in operating income for first quarter 1997. 1617
NaPro BioTherapeutics announces first quarter financial results. 732
Natural Wonders reports April and first quarter sales. 213
Navitrak International Corporation - joint venture agreement with Mosaic Mapping Inc. 240
NeoMedia Reports 1997 First Quarter Results. 598
Nevsun Resources - Tabakoto Property Update. 255
New Plan Realty Trust acquires five shopping centers and one apartment property for $37.5 million, bringing purchases to $167 million in just over nine months. 439
Newell announces agreement to purchase Rubbermaid's Office Products business. 216
NICE Systems 1Q97 Net Income More Than Triples to $2.15 Million; EPS $0.28. 695
Nicktoons to open in Burbank in first quarter 1998; Mark Taylor named vice president/general manager of Nickelodeon's new animation studio. 529
Nokia and Gradiente Electronica S/A to manufacture mobile phones in Brazilian joint venture. 536
Noodle Kidoodle Announces First Quarter Sales; 18% First Quarter Same Store Sales Increase. 271
Noranda Invests in Aripuana Base Metal Project. 553
NTL announces agreement with United News & Media PLC. 420
Pace Completes $1.3 Million Financings. 256
Pacific Bell Mobile Services brings wireless competition to the San Francisco Bay Area. 1018
Pacific Wildcat: Contract of Work awarded for Jambi property. 468
Palladium Interactive secures financial backing from top investors; Multimedia company's success draws high profile investor confidence. 541
Panax to acquire CorBec Pharmaceuticals. 802
Pasqua Coffee brings its menu to the people. 525
PATENT ISSUED FOR BRCA1 DISCOVERIES. 300
Penederm announces Canadian OTC approval of butenafine HCl for athlete's foot; Schering-Plough Corporation's Canadian Business Units to market. 483
Piccadilly Cafeterias and Associated Grocers announce joint venture. 451
Pier 1 Imports makes announcement. 181
Pinkerton agrees to acquire Sensormatic's U.S. systems integration division. 611
Pioneers of digital media join forces to create dHouse Inc., a full service production company entirely focused on DVD. 449
Prime Capital Corp. first-quarter net income is 65 cents per share. 592
Princeton Softech Reports 1997 First Quarter Results. 617
Procept's topical microbicide against HIV shown to be contraceptive. 388
Professional Help Desk announces PHDWeb, a complete help desk solution on the Internet; The Full Power of Professional Help Desk for Windows Accessible via the Web. 620
Proffitt's, Inc. Announces Preliminary April and First Quarter Sales. 516
Profits and revenues up sharply in 1996. 238
Prudential announces plans to build pipe and tube facility in the U.S. 304
Qualix Group introduces Qualix DataStar, high-performance continuous data protection for UNIX systems; Advanced network mirroring solution speeds disaster recovery, data backup & data migration. 800
QuickStart Technologies extends its expert Microsoft services to include staff consulting services. 569
Rainmaker Announces First Quarter Earnings. 725
Reminder - Silver Standard's Annual Meeting. 185
RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd. Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend. 96
Revenue Properties Company Limited announces first quarter results. 465
Royal Silver announces further sampling results from Capricho prospect. 484
RTI Inc. Reports First Quarter Results. 207
Russel Metals Responds to Dissident Proxy. 1450
Saks Announces First Quarter And April Sales Results. 253
SAPIENS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION N.V. announces first quarter 1997 results. 843
Sausage Software signs its first Japanese distribution agreement. 469
SCPIE Holdings announces first-quarter operating gains; prior year results reflect significant capital gains, fewer shares. 996
Sears domestic store revenues for April 1997 rise 9.9 percent; Comparable Stores Up 3.4 Percent. 292
Sears domestic store revenues for April 1997 rise 9.9 percent; Comparable Stores Up 3.4 Percent. 292
Second well in five-well drilling program commenced. 111
Sedna announces completion of private placement. 248
Sensormatic Electronics Names Avery Dennison as Ultra-Max Technology Licensee. 410
Sequana and Boehringer Ingelheim expand asthma alliance. 629
Sharper Image Corp. reports higher first quarter sales; quadrupled sales from home collection catalog. 242
Shirmax announces first quarter sales increased 15.5 percent over last year. 170
Sigma Designs announces first design win for notebook PC video conferencing and capture solution. 548
Silicon Valley Group opens new facility in Ridgefield, Connecticut; expansion to accommodate increased demand for DUV lithography systems. 483
Sirios Resources - diamond drilling results from LG-3 southern claims. 416
Sol Melia adds fourth hotel in Costa Rica. 304
SOS launches SOS Concierge Service. 275
Source Media, Inc. announces first quarter results. 1297
Specialty Catalog Corp. announces first quarter results. 802
Sprint makes it easier and less expensive for sons and daughters to call Mom this Mother's Day. 271
SSE Telecom Inc. second quarter results. 636
Stage Stores announces tender offers and consent solicitations by Specialty Retailers for its outstanding 10% senior notes due 2000 and 11% senior subordinated notes due 2003. 867
Stage Stores, Inc. Reports Record First Quarter 1997 Sales; First Quarter Comparable Store Sales Increased 5.0%. 178
Star Gas Partners, L.P. reports fiscal 1997 six months and second quarter results. 1004
Stockbrokers Society issues research report on FiberCore Inc. 402
Stratosphere Corporation announces consolidated cash flow pursuant to restructuring agreement. 480
Sun awarded two SASS II contracts. 320
Sunglass Hut International Reports a 3.4% Decrease in April Comparable Store Sales. 453
Symons' crop subsidiary completes acquisition. 251
SyQuest adds $24.5 million in new investments. 443
Talbert Medical Management Holdings Corp. reports first quarter financial results. 897
Talbots Announces April Sales; First Quarter Comparable Store Sales Down 5.4% As Expected, Timing Shift of Midseason Sale Hurt April's Performance. 691
Talley reports first quarter earnings; declares quarterly dividends for preferred stock. 778
Techniclone Corporation names Russell-Welsh Inc. as investor relations and corporate communications counsel. 479
TechTronic Industries announces its 1996 final result. 1060
Telebyte reports record sales for first quarter. 356
Tera announces first quarter 1997 results. 624
The Gymboree Corporation Reports April Sales. 166
The Neiman Marcus Group reports April revenues. 132
The TJX Companies reports strong April 1997 sales. 196
Thomas Group's First Quarter Earnings Rebound; Strong Recent Upturn in Business Under Commitment. 884
TIS receives approval to use Microsoft cryptographic tools in the UK. 681
Titan Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Announces Issuance of US Patent on Polymeric System for Controlled Drug Delivery to the CNS. 299
TouchStone Software results continue to improve. 1100
Tower Semiconductor Ltd. and PowerCom announce design award to TRAC. 427
Transamerica Finance Corporation. 246
Triarc reports first quarter results; EBITDA increases by 14% at Consumer Group. 1933
U.S. Industries Reports Second Quarter Results. 1608
U.S. Xpress Enterprises announces quarterly earnings, record revenues and operating income in 1997 fiscal year. 1862
UCAN provides further details of its acquisition of Raw Power Inc. 310
ULTRADATA announces first quarter results. 524
Union Camp Reports First Quarter Earnings. 760
Unisys awarded $6.8M contract from Defense Information Systems Agency for ADP Support to Nuclear Planning and Execution System. 396
United Airlines Denounces Frontier Airlines' Tactics as Anti-Competitive and Anti-Consumer. 265
United Canadian Shares Limited Announces First Quarter Results. 249
United Petroleum completes negotiations with Convertible Debenture holders converting approximately 72% of its debenture debt into equity. 560
United Retail Group Announces April 1997 Sales. 174
Veteran Resources Inc. Corporate Update. 367
Veterinary Centers of America Inc. reports first quarter results. 996
VIATEL, INC. REPORTS RECORD FIRST QUARTER REVENUE; REVENUE INCREASES 37% TO $14.6 MILLION. 1190
Viewlogic offers unique deep sub-micron test capability; Sunrise TestGen takes design to .18 micron. 923
VIMRX names Richard E. Kouri, Ph.D. president and CEO of VIMRX Genomics, Inc. 865
Waban reports April sales; Comments on anticipated first quarter financial results. 388
Washington, D.C., transit authority awards Cubic Automatic Revenue Collection Group $23.5 million contract for new fare-collection equipment, smart-card system. 605
Westcoast Energy reports results for first quarter of 1997 (Part I of II). 1533
Westcoast Energy Reports Results for First Quarter of 1997 (Part II of II). 1175
Westinghouse Communications announces breakthrough Cell Transfer Mode service for mid-sized companies. 559
WHAT A WORLD! adjusts fourth quarter and year end results. 500
Wiztec Solutions 1Q97 Revenues Up 77 Percent; Record Net Profits. 1084
Xpedite Systems reports first quarter results; Revenues Increased 24%. 754
Zale Corporation Announces Third Quarter Comparable Store Sales Increase Of 6.1%. 175
Zenith National Insurance Corp. reports results for first quarter of 1997. 1051
Zoom FaxModems Now Sold at CompUSA; Nation's Largest Computer Retailer Joins Zoom's Retail Channel. 281

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