Saks Inc. Announced Grand Opening of Saks Fifth Avenue Store in Kazakhstan (SKS, GE)

Posted on 9/30/2012 @ 8:42 AM in #Finance by CRWESelect 0 comments

Saks Incorporated (NYSE: SKS) SKS announced the grand opening of its licensed Saks Fifth Avenue store in Almaty, Kazakhstan today, September 30, 2012. The tri-level, approximate 91,000 square foot store is located in the Esentai Shopping Mall which is the first of its kind in Kazakhstan. In addition to being anchored by Saks Fifth Avenue, the Esentai Shopping Mall includes a large selection of branded luxury fashion and jewelry stores. The shopping mall is part of Esentai Park, a new mixed-use development which includes luxury residential and commercial towers as well as a five-star hotel which is expected to open in 2013. Saks Incorporated (NYSE: SKS) operates Saks Fifth Avenue, which consists of 45 Saks Fifth Avenue stores, 64 Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH stores, and saks.com. Founded in 1924 with the opening of its Fifth Avenue, New York flagship store – which continues today to be the Company’s landmark store – Saks Fifth Avenue currently operates 45 stores throughout the United States, complemented by

Simple And Affordable – In House EzPaycheck Payroll Software For Restaurants

Posted on 9/30/2012 @ 5:46 AM in #Business by payroll_software 0 comments

Small Business payroll tax software developer Halfpricesoft.com believes restaurant owners already have enough to do without having to manually calculate wages. So they released ezPaycheck payroll software and hope the tedious chore of calculating payroll taxes no longer needs to be a concern for small business owners. The new edition of ezPaycheck comes with several new features to help user process taxes, tips and paychecks easily and smoothly. - The new custom field makes it easy to handle tips in restaurants. - Updated YTD feature that allows users to start ezPaycheck easily in mid-year - New database backup and restore feature - New custom tax withholding feature to handle deductions and taxes unique to their state and local area, including California’s State Disability Insurance tax. "We believe payroll and tax software should be designed for the non-technical people who are actual end-users," explains Mark Ge, President and Founder of halfpricesoft.com. "We always keep in mind that our

Synta Pharmaceuticals, Positive Data for Phase 2b Portion of the GALAXY Trial (SNTA, RBC)

Posted on 9/29/2012 @ 2:41 PM in #Finance by Bokharian 0 comments

SNTA, Synta Pharmaceuticals Corp. SNTA reported results from an interim analysis of the Phase 2b portion of the GALAXY trial, a global, randomized, multi-center Phase 2b/3 study designed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of SNTA’s lead Hsp90 inhibitor, ganetespib, as second-line treatment for advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). The results showed good tolerability for the combination of ganetespib (G) and docetaxel (D), as well as meaningful improvements in overall survival (OS) in adenocarcinoma patients receiving docetaxel plus ganetespib compared to those receiving docetaxel alone. The results were presented by Suresh Ramalingam, MD, Professor, Hematology & Medical Oncology, and Director, Translational Thoracic Malignancies Program, of the Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University, in a poster session at the European Society for Medical Oncology 2012 Congress in Vienna, Austria. SNTA's ganetespib is a potent inhibitor of heat shock protein 90 (Hsp90) that is structurally unrelated to

Globus Medical Inc. Announced Its First Premarket Approval for the SECURE®-C (GMED, NS)

Posted on 9/29/2012 @ 9:08 AM in #Finance by CRWESelect 0 comments

Globus Medical, Inc. (NYSE: GMED) GMED reported that the Food and Drug Administration has granted Premarket Approval for the SECURE®-C Cervical Artificial Disc. Clinical data from a 380 patient investigational device exemption study demonstrate that SECURE®-C is statistically superior to anterior cervical discectomy and fusion in terms of overall success, subsequent surgery at the index level, device-related adverse events, and patient satisfaction at 24 months. Globus Medical, Inc. (NYSE: GMED) is a leading spinal implant company based in Audubon, PA. The company was founded in 2003 by an experienced team of spine professionals with a shared vision to create products that enable spine surgeons to promote healing in patients with spinal disorders. Additional information can be accessed at www.globusmedical.com. NuStar Energy L.P. (NYSE: NS) NS has closed on the sale of a 50% voting interest in its asphalt operations to an affiliate of Lindsay Goldberg LLC, a private investment firm. In conjunction with

ezCheckPersonal: Simple Check Writer Released For Florida Families

Posted on 9/29/2012 @ 4:48 AM in #Business by payroll_software 0 comments

"Florida families can now get ezCheckPersonal for FREE through TrialPay Offers." said Dr Ge, the founder of halfpricesoft.com. “In a down economy, each family needs to stick to their budget. ezCheckPersonal makes it easy to monitor the spending and helps family stay away from debts. We hope more users can take advantage of this check writing software through this free offer." The Great Recession has been hard for everyone. Many families have found themselves spiraling into a downward dive of debt because they relied too heavily on credit cards. Accounting software provider Halfpricesoft.com released the new version of ezCheckPersonal check writing software which allows users to view the reports any time instead of waiting for monthly statement. The latest version of ezCheckPersonal also includes the new category field which allows user to easily classify. Keep tracking of the personal finances is even easier for ezCheckPersonal user. Printing bank checks from a user's own printer is perfectly legal.

Aggressive Leadership Drives Longhai Steel, Inc. (LGHS)

Posted on 9/28/2012 @ 6:14 PM in #Stocks by Mission 0 comments

Longhai Steel, a rapidly growing producer of steel wire in and for China, has experienced tremendous annual revenue growth over the last few years, from $373,660 in 2009 to over 608,038 in 2011, due in no small part to the company’s aggressive executive management team and board of directors.• Chaojun Wang (Chairman & CEO)Mr. Wang has served as the Longhai’s Chairman and CEO since March 2010 and as CEO of the company’s variable interest entity Xingtai Longhai Wire Rod Co., Ltd. since its inception in 2008. He has also served as Chairman of Longhai Steel Group, the company’s related party, since 1999. Mr. Wang is also a member of the local parliament and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Enterprise Management. He is currently also serving as Longhai’s Interim CFO.• Steven Ross (Executive VP & Director)Mr. Ross has over 25 years of senior management experience, ranging from high growth private companies to multi-billion dollar divisions of public enterprises. He is currently Managing Director of MTN Capital

DecisionPoint Systems, Inc. (DPSI) and Verizon Advance Fleet Management Software Solutions

Posted on 9/28/2012 @ 5:59 PM in #Stocks by QualityStocks 1 comments

DecisionPoint Systems, a provider of enterprise mobility and wireless application solutions, today unveiled additional upgrades to two of its bundled solutions that it co-developed with and fulfilled for Verizon Wireless. Decision Point, Verizon, and XRS Corp. collaborated to enhance the mobile workforce efficiency solutions products, which now include managed mobile device management support services and commercial turn-by-turn software. “Our field mobility solutions truly streamline operations and create tremendous improvements in efficiencies. Driven by the robust mobile solutions we’ve been successfully delivering to enterprise customers, we’ve developed a unique symbiotic relationship with Verizon Wireless, America’s largest wireless carrier,” Nicholas Toms, CEO of DecisionPoint stated in the press release. “As enabling mobility technologies continue to advance, we are developing enhancements and launching them into this $11 billion market which is growing at 40 percent per year.”In its enhanced form,

Forestar Group Inc. Completed Acquisition of Credo Petroleum Corporation (FOR, PII)

Posted on 9/28/2012 @ 4:46 PM in #Finance by CRWESelect 0 comments

Forestar Group Inc. (NYSE: FOR) FOR reported the completion of its acquisition of CREDO Petroleum Corporation (“Credo”) for approximately $146 million in cash, excluding closing costs. The company funded the purchase with borrowings under its senior credit facility and available cash. Credo is an oil and gas exploration, development and production company based in Denver, Colorado which owns leasehold interests in over 135,000 net mineral acres. Formations include the Bakken and Three Forks of North Dakota, Lansing – Kansas City in Kansas and Nebraska, and Tonkawa and Cleveland in the Texas Panhandle. Credo owns working interests in approximately 380 producing wells and overriding royalty interests in approximately 1,200 wells. Forestar Group Inc. Inc. (NYSE: FOR) operates in three business segments: mineral resources, real estate and fiber resources. At the end of the second quarter 2012, the real estate segment owns directly or through ventures almost 145,000 acres of real estate located in eight states and

Bank of America Reached Settlement (BAC, TE)

Posted on 9/28/2012 @ 4:31 PM in #Finance by Terry1 0 comments

Bank of America Corporation (NYSE: BAC) BAC reported it, and certain of its current and former officers and directors, have agreed, subject to court approval, to settle a class action lawsuit brought in 2009 on behalf of investors who purchased or held Bank of America securities at the time the company announced plans to acquire Merrill Lynch. Under terms of the proposed settlement, Bank of America would pay a total of $2.43 billion and institute certain corporate governance policies. Plaintiffs had alleged, among other claims, that Bank of America and certain of its officers made false or misleading statements about the financial health of Bank of America and Merrill Lynch. Bank of America denies the allegations and is entering into this settlement to eliminate the uncertainties, burden and expense of further protracted litigation. Bank of America (NYSE: BAC) is one of the world's largest financial institutions, serving individual consumers, small- and middle-market businesses and large corporations with a

Walgreen Co. Reports Fiscal 2012 4Q (WAG, CCI)

Posted on 9/28/2012 @ 3:33 PM in #Finance by Darma 0 comments

Walgreen Co. (NYSE: WAG) (NASDAQ: WAG) WAG reported earnings and sales results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2012 ended Aug. 31. The Company's net earnings determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) for the fiscal 2012 fourth quarter were $353 million or 39 cents per diluted share, compared with $792 million or 87 cents per diluted share in the year-ago quarter. Adjusted fiscal 2012 fourth quarter net earnings were $553 million or 63 cents per diluted share, compared with adjusted net earnings of $599 million or 66 cents per diluted share in the year-ago quarter. This year’s adjusted fourth quarter results exclude the negative impacts of 9 cents per diluted share related to the company’s transaction with Alliance Boots GmbH, 10 cents per diluted share from the quarter’s LIFO provision and 5 cents per diluted share in acquisition-related amortization costs. The company intends to account for its 45 percent investment in Alliance Boots using the equity method of

Ecolab Inc. Expands (ECL, FMX)

Posted on 9/28/2012 @ 3:06 PM in #Finance by CRWEWallStreet 0 comments

Ecolab Inc. (NYSE: ECL) Fomento Económico Mexicano, S.A.B. de C.V. (“FEMSA”) (NYSE: FMX) ECL has agreed to purchase Quimiproductos S. A. de C. V, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Fomento Económico Mexicano, S.A.B. de C.V. (“FEMSA”) (NYSE: FMX), a Mexico-based multi-national company. With 2011 revenue of $35 million, Quimiproductos is a leading manufacturer and provider of cleaning and sanitizing and water treatment products and services to beverage and brewery customers in Mexico; it also operates in several Central and South American countries. Completion of the transaction is subject to customary regulatory clearance and other standard closing conditions. No further details were disclosed. With 2011 pro forma sales of $11 billion and more than 40,000 employees, Ecolab Inc. (NYSE: ECL) is the global leader in water, hygiene and energy technologies and services that provide and protect clean water, safe food, abundant energy and healthy environments. ECL delivers comprehensive programs and services to the food,

(CRWE, GWRE, OSIR, ACTG) DrStockPick.com Stock Market Updates

Posted on 9/28/2012 @ 2:48 PM in #Finance by DrStockPick 0 comments

Guidewire Software, Inc. (NYSE:GWRE), a leading provider of flexible core systems to Property/Casualty insurers, will host an Analyst Day on Wednesday, October 3, 2012. Guidewire’s management team is scheduled to begin presentations at 1:00 pm PT (4:00 pm ET) and conclude at approximately 5:00 pm PT (8:00 pm ET). Complex messages are often hard to communicate with written words, even when accompanied by static images. On the other hand, an online video presentation will immediately bring your message to life in a way that your audience will relate to and remember. Crown Equity Holdings Inc., (CRWE) recenly launched CRWE Tube, www.crwetube.com, a video sharing site that allows billions of people around the world to upload, watch and share original videos. CRWE offers advertising branding and marketing services as a worldwide online multi-media publisher with its digital network of websites and focuses on the distribution of information for the purpose of bringing together a targeted audience and the

Wizzard Software Corp. (WZE) Completes Acquisition of Digital Entertainment International, Plans Name Change to FAB Universal Corp.

Posted on 9/28/2012 @ 2:40 PM in #Stocks by Mission 0 comments

Yesterday, leading podcast network, Wizzard Software, announced that it has acquired Digital Entertainment International Ltd. (“FAB”), a leading distributor of digital entertainment media throughout Asia. FAB offers intelligent kiosks at 10,000 locations throughout China where consumers can purchase and download movies, music, television shows, and other forms of digital entertainment.According to the definitive proxy statement filed by Wizzard with the SEC, dated June 15, 2012, FAB generated revenues of $55.5 million and net income of $11.5 million in fiscal 2010; in fiscal 2011, FAB generated $70.8 million in revenue and $14.7 million in net income. Wizzard expects the acquisition to boost its 2012 adjusted earnings per share and significantly affect its fourth quarter results.“We are very pleased to have completed the acquisition of FAB and to begin this new chapter in Wizzard’s international development,” said Chris Spencer, Wizzard CEO. “Throughout this entire process we have been impressed with the

Pacer International, Inc. (PACR) Becomes First Logistics Company Ever to Be Named Business Partner of the Year by Procter & Gamble

Posted on 9/28/2012 @ 2:39 PM in #Stocks by Mission 0 comments

Pacer International announced it has been named a “Business Partner of the Year” for 2012 by Procter & Gamble (P&G), which is the highest honor P&G gives to its suppliers and agencies.Pacer, a leading freight transportation and global logistics services provider in North America, is the first logistics company to receive this honor from P&G. The company was among eight suppliers out of P&G’s more than 75,000 global suppliers to win the award, which Pacer received due to its demonstrated partner excellence through outstanding performance, as measured by P&G’s Supplier Performance Management System (SPMS). The P&G SPMS evaluates the performance of the company’s external business partners in the areas of commercial, operational, innovation, and relationship. Through the SPMS, P&G’s business partners are provided with a strict set of performance criteria that they must meet and maintain throughout the year.The receipt of this distinguished award from P&G validates Pacer’s commitment to offering best-in-class

Power-One, Inc. (PWER) Introduces Certified Titanium Efficiency Power Supply

Posted on 9/28/2012 @ 2:39 PM in #Stocks by Mission 0 comments

Power-One recently announced the introduction of a new product: the TET750-12-054NA, which uses proprietary Titanium Efficiency Technology. The TET has been certified by 80 PLUS to be of Titanium efficiency, which is performing at 96% efficiency at 50% load.Based in Camarillo, CA, Power-One is focused on creating energy-efficient power conversion and power management systems for industries and products such as renewable energy, routers, data storage and servers, wireless communications, optical networking, medical diagnostics, and military applications, among others.The TET, intended for use in servers, networking, and other redundant power applications, provides a single 12 volt output at 750 watts of output power. The unit also includes a 3.3 volt standby supply and PMBus communication. Less energy is consumed in the cooling infrastructure, meaning less power is wasted in the server unit overall, which is instrumental in Power-One’s stated goal of reducing the carbon footprint of the servers the TET is used

Cardium Therapeutics, Inc. (CXM) Addresses Significant International Market with Generx

Posted on 9/28/2012 @ 2:38 PM in #Stocks by Mission 0 comments

Cardium Therapeutics’ Generx product candidate is a good example of the company’s strategy of acquiring and developing new and innovative bio-medical product opportunities addressing unmet medical needs on a worldwide basis.Generx (alferminogene tadenovec, Ad5FGF-4) is a DNA-based angiogenic growth factor therapeutic for patients with advanced coronary artery disease. Basically, it stimulates the growth of supplemental collateral blood vessels in the heart, which enhances myocardial blood flow in heart patients. It involves a one-time intracoronary administration, using a standard cardiac infusion catheter, making it simple and cost effective to use. Unlike standard therapies for the heart, like nitrates and beta blockers that only provide transient relief of symptoms, Generx is a disease-modifying regenerative medicine that can result in structural and physiologic changes in the heart, specifically the growing of new blood vessels. It is being designed as a superior alternative for patients without access to

Entertainment Gaming Asia, Inc. (EGT) Dolphin Subsidiary Enters Philippine Gaming Market with $1.3 Million Order from the New Solaire Resort & Casino

Posted on 9/28/2012 @ 2:37 PM in #Stocks by Mission 0 comments

Today, Entertainment Gaming Asia, a prominent gaming company with its focus on emerging gaming markets in Pan-Asia, announced that its Dolphin subsidiary has received a $1.3 million gaming chip order to supply the new Bloomberry Resorts Corp. (PSE: BLOOM) Solaire Resort & Casino in the Philippines. The order, which will be booked in the fourth quarter of 2012, marks Dolphin’s entrance into the burgeoning gaming market in the Philippines. A premier integrated resort, Solaire will be the first to open in Manila Bay’s highly anticipated Entertainment City casino and tourist complex in early 2013.Dolphin is pleased to be expanding its market presence into the Philippines as the supplier of Solaire’s peso-dominated cash, non-negotiable, and reserve bank chips. Solaire’s order includes around 765,000 chips with a range of Dolphin’s high-level security features.Entertainment Gaming Asia today additionally announced that its Dolphin subsidiary is currently in the process of delivering a previously announced order of

MAXIMUS, Inc. Signs Contract with Oklahoma Health Care Authority ( MMS, PRU)

Posted on 9/28/2012 @ 2:32 PM in #Finance by financecrwe 0 comments

MAXIMUS, Inc. (NYSE: MMS) MMS has signed a new contract with the Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA) to operate a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) solution for the SoonerCare and Insure Oklahoma programs. The one-year contract includes five one-year renewal periods, for a total contract value of $23.5 million if all renewal periods are exercised. The contract was awarded on September 17, 2012 and the first contract term ends on June 30, 2013. Under the contract, MMS will operate a local call center in the Oklahoma City area to field inbound calls from SoonerCare and Insure Oklahoma members, potential members, contracted or potential health care providers, and other interested parties. The Company will also handle Online Enrollment Tier 2 inquiries and conduct outbound calls to primary care providers. In addition, MAXIMUS will be responsible for improvements to the existing customer experience, including modifications to the existing Interactive Voice Response (IVR) system and technology enhancements

Citadel EFT Credit Card Services Reduce the Headache

Posted on 9/28/2012 @ 2:31 PM in #Business by creditcardprocessing 0 comments

Credit card processing can be confusing. Choosing the right provider can be a real nightmare. The small print in extensive, lengthy contracts often yield surprising fees to bewildered business owners. It’s not enough that monthly fees, annual fees, minimum spending amounts, AVS fees and high batch fees eat away your profits-- there are often contracts and termination fees that lock companies in and leave them confused and without options. Citadel EFT offers a clear path in the confusing and clouded credit card services industry. Clients are enabled to make smarter business decisions by being provided credit card services with integrity. Affordable rates, reduced fees, and no commitment necessary are just a few of the many value-added ways that Citadel EFT serves businesses. At Citadel EFT, credit card processing fees are designed to be understood. The Visa / MC credit card rate is a fixed 1.6%. The Visa / MC debit rate is just 1.1%; while the debit w/PIN rate is 0%. Meanwhile, Citadel EFT boasts no

Value Added Credit Card Services by Citadel EFT

Posted on 9/28/2012 @ 2:26 PM in #Business by creditcardprocessing 0 comments

In addition to saving businesses money with dependable and affordable rates, Citadel EFT offers several services that add value to a business’s merchant account. Services make it easier for businesses to multiply their sales, expand their customer base and increase their cash flow. All major cards are processed, as well as independents and lesser-used transactions. This allows our merchants to sell their goods and services to a wider range of customers. Opening their doors to more types of customers means increased cash flows, as well as more versatility in responding to market changes. With Citadel EFT’s credit card services, merchants can accept payment from all credit cards and ATM/debit cards (both PIN-secured and signature debit). Merchants can also accept payment from checks, Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT), and even gift / purchasing cards (levels II and III). Thinking of going viral? All web-based e-commerce transactions are also supported. Citadel EFT can even help you accept and process