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Analyst Comments: Align Tech, DeVry, Eni SpA, Finisar, Hospira, McDonald, Cleveland-Cliffs, Marlin Biz, Mobile TeleSystems, Salix Pharma, Potash Corp

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 21:42:00 GMT

We believe a difficult U.S. economy and higher marketing expenses will hamper Align Tech, Inc.?s (ALGN) topline growth and margins. Strong international growth and foreign exchange gains will help offset this. In the near-term, we think earnings quality could become an issue as the management finds it difficult to meet growth targets. Meaningful earnings growth will be pushed out to fiscal 2009 and 2010. We are reiterating the current Hold recommendation. We have adjusted our models to reflect the current economic environment. We expect fiscal 2008 sales growth of 10%, in-line with the management?s guidance of $309 million - $314 million. Heavier marketing spending may be necessary to drive GP channel penetration required to achieve management s growth targets. As a result, margin pressure can be expected, possibly leading to earnings quality issues.[More...]

NASDAQ Technical Picture - Testing Trendline

Tue, 27 May 2008 16:10:21 GMT

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Cash for Clunkers Drives Traffic to Tampa Bay's Foreign-Car Dealers

Sat, 01 Aug 2009 17:03:00 GMT

Aug. 1--The Cash for Clunkers program, the federal car buying subsidy approved in the wake of General Motors' and Chrysler's financial collapse, has been a hit in the Tampa Bay area.
The program pays out only if customers trade in an older, low-gas-mileage auto for a new, higher mileage car.
"It typically benefits Honda, Toyota and Hyundai dealers, where 90 percent of the vehicles are fuel efficient," said Jim Crow, general manager at Ernie Haire Ford, which has sold about seven cars through the program.

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Finisar Corporation Completes Combination With Optium Corporation

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 18:52:00 GMT

SUNNYVALE, CA -- -- 08/29/08 -- Finisar Corporation , a global technology leader for fiber optics subsystems and network test systems, today announced the successful completion of its combination with Optium Corporation . The transaction was approved yesterday by the stockholders of both companies. As of the close of today's trading day, Optium's stock will no longer trade on the NASDAQ GMX. Under the terms of the agreement, Optium stockholders will receive 6.262 shares of Finisar common stock for each Optium share.[More...]

Finisar and Optium Set Dates for Stockholder Vote in Connection with Proposed Business Combination

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:55:00 GMT

Finisar Corporation and Optium Corporation jointly announced today that each company will hold a stockholder meeting on August 28, 2008 at which time their proposed business combination will be presented for approval to stockholders of record as of July 9, 2008. The companies are planning to mail the joint proxy statement/prospectus to their respective stockholders within the next few business days.[More...]

Finisar and Optium Announce Early Termination of Hart-Scott-Rodino Act Waiting Period for Proposed Merger

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 17:35:00 GMT

Finisar Corporation and Optium Corporation today announced that the U.S. Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission have granted Finisar early termination of the Hart-Scott-Rodino waiting period in conjunction with the proposed combination of the two companies. The merger remains subject to satisfaction of other conditions, including approval of the stockholders of both Finisar and Optium.[More...]

Optium Corporation Announces Third Quarter Fiscal 2008 Results

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 19:56:00 GMT

Optium Corporation , a leading supplier of high-performance optical subsystems, today reported financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2008 ended May 3, 2008.[More...]

Optium Corporation to Release Third Quarter Financial Results On June 5, 2008

Thu, 29 May 2008 19:56:00 GMT

Optium Corporation , a leading supplier of high-performance optical subsystems, will release its financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2008 after close of market on June 5, 2008.[More...]

BellwetherReport.com Analyst Report on BRLC, OPTM, CPB and RBS - May 27 2008 1:26AM

Mon, 19 May 2008 16:22:00 GMT

BellwetherReport.com is the leading online financial newsletter for investors seeking top independent and unbiased research. Investors seeking free and unbiased analyst opinions on the companies mentioned in this release are encouraged to sign up to www.bellwetherreport.com for a free subscription to access these reports. Today, we have once again scheduled interviews with a number of the top analysts in North America to get an update feedback from them regarding the current market activity and position of Syntax-Brillian Corp. , Optium Corp. , Campbell Soup Co. and Royal Bank ADS .[More...]

Finisar and Optium Agree to Combine in All-Stock Merger - Jun 2 2008 12:51AM

Fri, 16 May 2008 07:06:00 GMT

Finisar Corporation and Optium Corporation jointly announced today that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which the two companies will be combined through an all-stock merger, creating the world's largest supplier of optical components, modules and subsystems for the communications industry. The combined company will leverage Finisar's leadership position in the storage and data networking industries and Optium's leadership position in the telecommunications and CATV industries.[More...]

Wall Street Media Presents Videos of Moldflow (NasdaqGS: MFLO) and Optium (NasdaqGM: OPTM)

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 13:56:00 GMT

Wall Street Media is presenting exclusive highlight videos from the presentation of Roland Thomas, president, chairman and CEO of Moldflow (NasdaqGS: MFLO) and of David Renner, CFO of Optium (NasdaqGM: OPTM) from the B. Riley & Co. 9th Annual Las Vegas Investor Conference held on Wednesday, April 2, 2008 at the Palms Casino Resort, Las Vegas, NV.[More...]