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Zale Corporation (NYSE: ZLC) ZLC (”Zale”) previously reported that comparable store sales increased 2.3% for the combined months of November and December 2012, encompassing the entire holiday selling period. This increase follows a 5.9% rise in the same period last year. At constant exchange rates, which exclude the effect of translating Canadian currency denominated sales into U.S. dollars, comparable store sales increased 1.6% for the holiday selling period, compared to an increase of 6.2% in the prior year period. ZLC (”Zale”) revenues for the two-month period were $567 million, an increase of $3 million compared to $564 million in the same period last year. The increase in revenues is primarily due to the comparable same store sales growth partially offset by revenues associated with the net decrease of 50 stores compared to last year. Zale Corporation (NYSE: ZLC) is a leading specialty retailer of diamonds and other jewelry products in North America, operating approximately 1,770 retail locations

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American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE: AEO) AEO (”American Eagle Outfitters”) previously reported that total sales for the quarter-to-date period ended January 8, 2013 increased 5%. Consolidated comparable store sales, including the online business increased 5%, compared to a 13% increase for the same period last year. Excluding the online business, comparable store sales increased 1%, compared to a 12% increase last year. Management reiterates its fourth quarter EPS guidance of $0.54 to $0.56 per diluted share and mid single-digit consolidated comparable store sales growth. This compares to an adjusted EPS from continuing operations of $0.39 last year, representing growth of 38% to 44%. The guidance excludes the potential impact of store impairment charges and tax settlements. During December, the company repurchased 5 million shares of its common stock for a total of $105 million. The company estimates diluted shares outstanding for the fourth quarter and full year 2012 of approximately 202 million and 201

http://blogs.transworldnews.com/Terry1/Post.aspx?postID=176653 2013-01-09T14:13:05-05:00 2013-01-09T14:13:05-05:00

EQ Labs, Inc. (EQLB) Crown Equity Holdings Inc. (CRWE) EQLB (”EQ Labs”) recently reported its partnership with CRWE (”Crown Equity Holdings”) and its new board of directors’ members. The new board of directors’ members are Kenneth Bosket, Lowell Holden, Montse Zaman, Maurice Owens, Takeesha Owens, Dr. Westbrook Kaplan M.D. and State Representative Darryl Rouson of Florida. Crown Equity Holdings Inc. (CRWE), Together with its digital network of Websites, offers advertising branding and marketing services as a worldwide online multi-media publisher. The company focuses on the distribution of information for the purpose of bringing together a targeted audience and the advertisers that want to reach them. Its advertising services cover and connect a range of marketing specialties, as well as provide search engine optimization for clients interested in online media awareness. For more information visit: www.crownequityholdings.com EQ Labs, Inc. (EQLB) manufactures and markets energy drink products in the United

http://blogs.transworldnews.com/Terry1/Post.aspx?postID=176627 2013-01-08T14:48:56-05:00 2013-01-08T14:48:56-05:00

The TJX Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TJX) TJX (The TJX Companies) previously reported December 2012 sales results. Sales for the five-week period ended December 29, 2012, were $3.6 billion, up 10% over the $3.3 billion achieved during the five-week period ended December 31, 2011. For the 48-week period ended December 29, 2012, sales reached $23.9 billion, a 10% increase over the $21.8 billion achieved in the same period last year. Consolidated comparable store sales for the five-week period ended December 29, 2012, increased 6% over an 8% increase last year. For the 48-week, year-to-date period, consolidated comparable store sales increased 7% over the same period last year. The TJX Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TJX) is the leading off-price retailer of apparel and home fashions in the U.S. and worldwide. The Company operates 1,039 T.J. Maxx, 912 Marshalls, 416 HomeGoods and 4 Sierra Trading Post stores as well as SierraTradingPost.com in the United States; 222 Winners, 88 HomeSense, and 14 Marshalls stores in Canada; and

http://blogs.transworldnews.com/Terry1/Post.aspx?postID=176572 2013-01-07T12:46:42-05:00 2013-01-07T12:46:42-05:00

Tyler Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: TYL) TYL (”Tyler Technologies”) has previously signed a contract with Clermont County, Ohio, for Tyler’s CLT Appraisal Services for a county-wide revaluation. The contract includes establishing property values for all real property; the valuation is expected to conclude in 2014. Clermont County, located just east of Cincinnati, selected Tyler’s CLT Appraisal Services and Tyler Verify for data and field verification services to execute a customized revaluation process using up-to-date technology. The county also uses Tyler’s iasWorld computer-assisted mass appraisal (CAMA) solution. Tyler’s CLT Appraisal Services has nearly 75 years of experience and has completed more than 3,000 appraisal projects in 46 states. Tyler Technologies (NYSE: TYL) is a leading provider of end-to-end information management solutions and services for local governments. Tyler partners with clients to empower the public sector — cities, counties, schools and other government entities — to become more

http://blogs.transworldnews.com/Terry1/Post.aspx?postID=176532 2013-01-04T13:49:14-05:00 2013-01-04T13:49:14-05:00

EQ Labs, Inc. (EQLB) Crown Equity Holdings Inc. (CRWE) EQLB (”EQ Labs”) recently announced its partnership with CRWE (”Crown Equity Holdings”) and its new board of directors’ members. The new board of directors’ members are Kenneth Bosket, Lowell Holden, Montse Zaman, Maurice Owens, Takeesha Owens, Dr. Westbrook Kaplan M.D. and State Representative Darryl Rouson of Florida. Crown Equity Holdings Inc. (CRWE), Together with its digital network of Websites, offers advertising branding and marketing services as a worldwide online multi-media publisher. The company focuses on the distribution of information for the purpose of bringing together a targeted audience and the advertisers that want to reach them. Its advertising services cover and connect a range of marketing specialties, as well as provide search engine optimization for clients interested in online media awareness. For more information visit: www.crownequityholdings.com EQ Labs, Inc. (EQLB) manufactures and markets energy drink products in the United

http://blogs.transworldnews.com/Terry1/Post.aspx?postID=176464 2013-01-02T12:48:59-05:00 2013-01-02T12:48:59-05:00

McDermott International, Inc. (NYSE: MDR) MDR (“McDermott”) previously reported that one of its subsidiaries has signed a contract for the design and construction of a new high-spec, highly capable dynamically-positioned combination S-Lay vessel with a 2,000-ton crane. The vessel, tentatively named Derrick Lay Vessel 2000 (“DLV2000”), will be constructed at Keppel Singmarine in Singapore and is expected to take approx 2.5 years to build. Developed by Keppel’s ship design arm, Marine Technology Development (MTD), DLV2000 is equipped to support advanced deepwater pipelay operations that will allow pipelines to be installed at depths of up to 10,000 feet. An economical vessel transit speed is expected to be 12 knots with a top speed of 14 knots. On completion, the vessel will be able to accommodate up to 400 personnel. DLV2000 is the second new-build vessel currently under construction for the MDR (“McDermott”) fleet. In August this year, MDR (“McDermott”) signed a contract to build Lay Vessel 108, sister ship

http://blogs.transworldnews.com/Terry1/Post.aspx?postID=176419 2012-12-31T12:31:28-05:00 2012-12-31T12:31:28-05:00

National Health Investors, Inc. (NYSE: NHI) NHI (”National Health Investors”) recently reported a $20.2 million purchase of Charleston House, a 120-unit assisted living and memory care facility in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. Charleston House will be leased to Landmark Senior Living Communities for an initial term of 15 years with renewal options, at a lease rate of 7.75% plus annual fixed escalators. The purchase was funded from borrowings on NHI (”National Health Investors”) revolving credit facility. National Health Investors, Inc. (NYSE: NHI) is a healthcare real estate investment trust specializing in financing healthcare real estate by purchase and leaseback transactions, RIDEA transactions and by mortgage loans. NHI’s investments include independent living, assisted living, senior living campuses, skilled nursing facilities, medical office buildings, and hospitals. Find additional information about NHI at www.nhireit.com. In my opinion this is a stock to watch! (Read Full Disclaimer at

http://blogs.transworldnews.com/Terry1/Post.aspx?postID=176371 2012-12-28T12:21:40-05:00 2012-12-28T12:21:40-05:00

Aqua America, Inc. (NYSE: WTR) WTR (”Aqua America”) previously reported that its Pennsylvania water and wastewater subsidiaries have purchased utility systems in Luzerne and Chester counties. The acquisitions are among the latest for the company, which has completed more than 200 acquisitions and growth ventures over the last decade. Aqua Pennsylvania, Inc. (Aqua) acquired the water system assets that serve the newly constructed Yalick Farms development in Dallas Township, Luzerne County for $124,000. Complete build-out will include 283 residential properties and 42 commercial properties. Sixty-two residential properties have already been constructed and occupied. In a separate transaction, Little Washington Wastewater Company, Aqua’s wastewater subsidiary d/b/a Aqua Pennsylvania, purchased the Sage Hill wastewater system assets that serve approximately 20 homes in Thornbury Township, Chester County for $1. Aqua has operated the wastewater system under an O&M agreement since 2006 and has provided water

http://blogs.transworldnews.com/Terry1/Post.aspx?postID=176324 2012-12-26T11:57:11-05:00 2012-12-26T11:57:11-05:00

Aegion Corporation (NASDAQ: AEGN) AEGN (”Aegion”) previously reported that its subsidiary, Insituform Technologies, LLC (“Insituform”), has been awarded three contracts with a total value of $30.4 million from the City of Baltimore, Maryland for the installation of over 50 miles of Insituform® cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) in small- to medium-diameter pipelines throughout the City. The project includes the installation of CIPP as well as point repairs and manhole rehabilitation. Insituform expects to begin working on these projects in the first quarter of 2013 with project completion in 18 to 24 months. Aegion Corporation (“Aegion”) (NASDAQ: AEGN) is a global leader in infrastructure protection, providing proprietary technologies and services to protect against the corrosion of industrial pipelines and for the rehabilitation and strengthening of sewer, water, energy and mining piping systems and buildings, bridges, tunnels and waterfront structures. More information about Aegion can be found on its internet site

http://blogs.transworldnews.com/Terry1/Post.aspx?postID=176272 2012-12-24T09:56:18-05:00 2012-12-24T09:56:18-05:00

Sanderson Farms, Inc. (NASDAQ: SAFM) SAFM (”Sanderson Farms”) previously reported results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended October 31, 2012. SAFM (”Sanderson Farms”) net sales for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012 were $648.4 million compared with $559.8 million for the same period a year ago. For the quarter, the Company reported net income of $9.3 million, or $0.41 per share, compared with a net loss of $21.6 million, or $0.97 per share, for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2011. SAFM (”Sanderson Farms”) net sales for fiscal 2012 were $2.386 billion compared with $1.978 billion for fiscal 2011. Net income for the year totaled $53.9 million, or $2.35 per share, compared with a net loss of $127.1 million, or $5.74 per share, for last year. Sanderson Farms, Inc. (NASDAQ: SAFM) is engaged in the production, processing, marketing and distribution of fresh and frozen chicken and other prepared food items. Its shares trade on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol SAFM. For more information about

http://blogs.transworldnews.com/Terry1/Post.aspx?postID=176247 2012-12-22T12:42:24-05:00 2012-12-22T12:42:24-05:00

Genesee & Wyoming Inc. (NYSE: GWR) GWR (“Genesee & Wyoming”) previously reported that the U.S. Surface Transportation Board has approved its application to control RailAmerica, Inc., and the RailAmerica railroads (collectively, “RailAmerica”), effective December 28, 2012. Assuming no stay requests are made by the December 24, 2012 deadline set by the Surface Transportation Board, the voting trust that has controlled RailAmerica since the transaction closed on October 1, 2012 is expected to be dissolved on December 28, 2012. Thereafter, GWR (“Genesee & Wyoming”) would assume control of RailAmerica and begin integration of the two companies. RailAmerica, Inc. owns and operates short line and regional freight railroads in North America, operating a portfolio of 45 individual railroads with approximately 7,500 miles of track in 28 U.S. states and three Canadian provinces. Genesee & Wyoming Inc. (“GWI”) (NYSE: GWR) owns and operates short line and regional freight railroads and provides railcar switching services

http://blogs.transworldnews.com/Terry1/Post.aspx?postID=176224 2012-12-21T13:36:02-05:00 2012-12-21T13:36:02-05:00

General Electric Company (NYSE: GE) GE (”General Electric”) and Taiwan Power Company have previously signed a five-year, full service agreement (FSA) covering 26 GE 1.5-megawatt class wind turbines operating throughout Taiwan. Under the agreement, valued at nearly $11.4 million, GE will provide a full scope of services including planned and unplanned maintenance, repairs and spare parts. The agreement guarantees fleet availability of greater than 95 percent. Of the 26 GE wind turbines, 23 are located in Taoyuan County, and three are located in Kenting Township. The fleet contributes more than 110 million kilowatt hours of green electricity to the Taiwan power grid or enough energy for 28,000 Taiwan households. GE (”General Electric”) has worked with Taiwan Power Company for decades in the nuclear power and gas turbine sectors and in the wind business since 2005. GE Power & Water provides customers with a broad array of power generation, energy delivery and water process technologies to solve their challenges

http://blogs.transworldnews.com/Terry1/Post.aspx?postID=176185 2012-12-20T12:41:17-05:00 2012-12-20T12:41:17-05:00

Sanderson Farms, Inc. (NASDAQ: SAFM) SAFM (”Sanderson Farms”) previously reported results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended October 31, 2012. SAFM (”Sanderson Farms”) net sales for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012 were $648.4 million compared with $559.8 million for the same period a year ago. For the quarter, the Company reported net income of $9.3 million, or $0.41 per share, compared with a net loss of $21.6 million, or $0.97 per share, for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2011. SAFM (”Sanderson Farms”) net sales for fiscal 2012 were $2.386 billion compared with $1.978 billion for fiscal 2011. Net income for the year totaled $53.9 million, or $2.35 per share, compared with a net loss of $127.1 million, or $5.74 per share, for last year. Sanderson Farms, Inc. (NASDAQ: SAFM) is engaged in the production, processing, marketing and distribution of fresh and frozen chicken and other prepared food items. Its shares trade on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol SAFM. For more information about

http://blogs.transworldnews.com/Terry1/Post.aspx?postID=176151 2012-12-19T11:51:43-05:00 2012-12-19T11:51:43-05:00

Belden Inc. (NYSE: BDC) BDC (”Belden”) previously reported that it has completed the previously announced sale of its Thermax and Raydex businesses, serving the aerospace and defense industry, to Carlisle Companies Incorporated for approximately $265 million. The results of these divested businesses will be classified as discontinued operations in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and therefore excluded from Belden’s fourth quarter and full year 2012 results from continuing operations. The company’s earlier guidance for the fourth quarter 2012 included approximately $30 million of revenue and diluted earnings per share of $0.10 from Thermax and Raydex. As a result of the discontinued operations classification, the company now expects fourth quarter 2012 revenue from continuing operations to be between $470 and $480 million and adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations to be between $0.62 and $0.67. For the full year 2012 the company expects revenue from continuing

http://blogs.transworldnews.com/Terry1/Post.aspx?postID=176106 2012-12-18T09:28:03-05:00 2012-12-18T09:28:03-05:00

Ducommun Incorporated (NYSE: DCO) DCO (”Ducommun”) previously has received $15 million in follow-on contracts from Raytheon (NYSE: RTN) to continue producing a variety of interconnect and electronic assemblies for the U.S. Navy’s Tomahawk cruise missile. The awards extend Ducommun’s work on the program through 2015; Ducommun LaBarge Technologies is a Raytheon preferred supplier and recipient of Raytheon’s Six Sigma Relationship Award as well as the prestigious Leadership Excellence Award. With a range of 1,000 miles, the Tomahawk Block IV is a surface- and submarine-launched, precision-strike, stand-off weapon. Tomahawk cruise missiles can fly into heavily defended airspace and precisely strike high-value targets with minimal collateral damage; in addition, a Tomahawk can loiter, shift course instantly on command, and transmit a picture of its target to controllers halfway around the world. Founded in 1849, Ducommun Incorporated (NYSE: DCO) provides engineering and manufacturing services to the aerospace,

http://blogs.transworldnews.com/Terry1/Post.aspx?postID=176066 2012-12-17T08:42:27-05:00 2012-12-17T08:42:27-05:00

BioScrip, Inc. (NASDAQ: BIOS) BIOS (”BioScrip”) previously reported that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire HomeChoice Partners, Inc. (“HomeChoice”), a leading provider of alternate-site infusion pharmacy services, for $70.0 million in cash. HomeChoice is a majority-owned subsidiary of DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc. (NYSE: DVA). The purchase price is subject to adjustment pursuant to the terms of the agreement including potential additional consideration based on the results of operations. BioScrip also expects to realize the value of a future tax benefit estimated at $3.9 million as a result of the transaction. Headquartered in Norfolk, VA, HomeChoice generates approximately $70 million in annual revenue, services approximately 15,000 patients annually, and has fourteen infusion pharmacy locations in Pennsylvania, Washington, DC, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Missouri, and Alabama. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including

http://blogs.transworldnews.com/Terry1/Post.aspx?postID=176003 2012-12-14T09:49:51-05:00 2012-12-14T09:49:51-05:00

TSYS (NYSE: TSS) TSS (”TSYS”) previously reported that it has signed a multi-year agreement with St. Mary’s Bank — the nation’s first credit union — to provide payments services for its consumer credit card portfolio. Earlier this year, Oregon Community Credit Union also entered into a long-term payments agreement with TSS (”TSYS”) to include its consumer credit card portfolio. Financial terms of the agreements were not disclosed, but both credit unions will utilize TSS (”TSYS”) industry leading TS2® platform. TSYS (NYSE: TSS) is reshaping a new era in digital commerce, connecting consumers, merchants, financial institutions, businesses and governments. Through unmatched customer service and industry insight, TSYS creates a better experience for buyers and sellers, supporting cross-border payments in more than 85 countries. Offering merchant payment-acceptance solutions as well as services in credit, debit, prepaid, mobile, chip, healthcare, installments, money transfer and more, TSYS makes it possible for

http://blogs.transworldnews.com/Terry1/Post.aspx?postID=175938 2012-12-13T09:38:57-05:00 2012-12-13T09:38:57-05:00

Acacia Research Corporation (NASDAQ: ACTG) ACTG (”Acacia Research”) previously reported that its Unified Messaging Solutions, LLC subsidiary has entered into a license and settlement agreement with Discover Financial Services. This agreement resolves litigation that was pending in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. Acacia Research Corporation’s (NASDAQ: ACTG) subsidiaries partner with inventors and patent owners, license the patents to corporate users, and share the revenue. Acacia Research Corporation’s subsidiaries control 250 patent portfolios, covering technologies used in a wide variety of industries. Information about Acacia Research Corporation and its subsidiaries is available at www.acaciaresearchgroup.com and www.acaciaresearch.com. In my opinion this is a stock to watch! (Read Full Disclaimer at http://pennytobuck.com/disclaimer).

http://blogs.transworldnews.com/Terry1/Post.aspx?postID=175709 2012-12-10T10:27:54-05:00 2012-12-10T10:27:54-05:00

Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. (NYSE: PAA) U.S. Development Group LLC (USD) previously reported that it has entered into an agreement to sell five of its industry-leading crude oil handling and distribution terminals to PAA (”Plains All American Pipeline”) for $500 million. The transaction involves the following terminals: the St. James Crude Terminal in St. James, La.; the Eagle Ford Crude Terminal in Gardendale, Texas; the Van Hook Crude Terminal in Mountrail County, N.D.; the Bakersfield Crude Terminal under development in Bakersfield, Calif. and the Niobrara Crude Terminal in Carr, Colo. In total, the terminals have throughput capacity of approximately 225,000 barrels of crude oil and condensate per day. Under the terms of the deal, USD will continue to provide customer service and scheduling on behalf of PAA (”Plains All American Pipeline”) as part of a Joint Services Agreement. U.S. Development Group looks forward to expanding its network of terminals supporting the oil and gas, petrochemical and