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• FLIR Systems Acquires Directed Perception

  
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  Zacks.com submits: FLIR Systems, Inc. ( FLIR ) announced that it has acquired Directed Perception, Inc., a leading provider of pan-tilt motion control systems for commercial and military markets, for $20 million in cash. Directed Perception, based in Burlingame, California, is a pioneer and leader in ...
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• Acergy Hits 52-Week High

  
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  Zacks.com submits: American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) of Acergy S.A. ( ACGY ) hit a 52-week high of $15.87 Monday. The oilfield contractor has seen its share price climb 58% since September, as investors have been buying shares of the company for its attractive fundamentals and positive outlook. The turnaround ...
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• Equifax Enters Joint Venture with Moneta

  
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  Zacks.com submits: Equifax Inc. ( EFX ), a global leader in information solutions, recently announced that it has entered into a joint venture agreement with Moneta, an online payment alternative to credit cards, whereby the latter will be utilizing the Equifax credit decisioning system for a new instant credit ...
  10 hours ago

• Cell Therapeutics: Product Developments in Line, But Liquidity Problems Remain

  
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  Zacks.com submits: In an attempt to guard itself against hostile takeover, Cell Therapeutics ( CTIC ) adopted a shareholder rights plan. The plan, to be effective from Jan 7, 2010, has been designed so that a potential buyer has to discuss any offer with Cell Therapeutics board of directors before approaching the ...
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• IBM Signs IT Contract with Indian Bank

  
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  Zacks.com submits: International Business Machines Corp . IBM announced the signing of a 10-year information technology (IT) services agreement with Sardar Bhiladwala Pardi Peoples Co-operative Bank Ltd. (SBPPCB), a leading co-operative bank in Gujarat, India. Under the agreement, IBM will provide Managed ...
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• Lilly Receives FDA Approval for Schizophrenia Drug

  
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  Zacks.com submits: Recently, Eli Lilly ( LLY ) received US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for Zyprexa Relprevv (olanzapine), the new extended release injectable version of its blockbuster drug Zyprexa for the treatment of schizophrenia in adults. The new version carries its own patent and may act as ...
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• Pacific Connector Gas Pipeline Gets Go-Ahead from FERC

  
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  Zacks.com submits: Pacific Connector Gas Pipeline LP, a limited partnership between Williams Pacific Connector Gas Pipeline LLC, PG&E Strategic Capital Inc. and Fort Chicago LNG II U.S. LP, announced that it has received approval from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to construct and operate the ...
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• Setback for Gilead’s Pipeline

  
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  Zacks.com submits: Gilead Sciences ( GILD ) received a major pipeline setback with disappointing results from a phase III trial of darusentan in which it failed to achieve its primary endpoint. The drug was being studied under an international clinical trial (DAR-312) for the treatment of resistant hypertension. ...
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• AstraZeneca: FDA Backs Crestor’s Wider Use

  
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  Zacks.com submits: AstraZeneca ( AZN ) received a positive opinion from the US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Endocrinologic and Metabolic Drugs Advisory Committee (EMDAC) regarding the expanded use of Crestor. AstraZeneca is seeking approval for Crestor to treat patients with normal cholesterol levels ...
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• Infineon Raises Guidance

  
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  Zacks.com submits: Infineon Technologies ( IFNNY.PK ) expects high-single-digit growth in group revenues in the first quarter of 2010 compared with the fourth quarter of 2009. It also expects a high-single-digit margin for its combined segment result. Previously, Infineon had projected its revenues and combined ...
  23 hours ago

• Opnext Teams Up with JDSU Uniphase on Optical Module

  
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  Zacks.com submits: Opnext, Inc. ( OPXT ) recently announced that it participated with JDS Uniphase ( JDSU ) in the successful operation of IEEE-compliant 100GE optics which further validates the feasibility of pluggable optics for 100GE. This successful transmission includes transmitting and receiving ...
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• CNOOC Expanding Efforts in Latin America

  
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  Zacks.com submits: China’s largest offshore oil explorer CNOOC Ltd. ( CEO ) has signed an agreement with Venezuelan state oil company PDVSA for joint development of oil and gas reserves in the Latin American country. The company will help Venezuela to develop the Boyaca 3 oil block in the Orinoco belt, a large ...
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• E-Commerce Leading the Retail Recovery

  
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  Zacks.com submits: By Sheraz Mian As we had seen with the monthly retail sales numbers in the recent past, the retail picture may not be as bad as the dismal labor market would indicate. In a happy development for some if not all retailers, retail sales data released this morning indicates that consumers spent ...
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• Teva Expands Cancer Portfolio

  
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  Zacks.com submits: n a move to expand its branded product offering, generic player Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. ( TEVA ) recently entered into a global license and collaboration agreement with OncoGenex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ( OGXI ). Teva and OncoGenex are collaborating for the development and ...
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• Ruths Hospitality Improves Financial Position

  
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  Zacks.com submits: Ruth’s Hospitality Group Inc . (RUTH ), the operator of upscale casual-dining chains has taken prudent steps to improve its financial position and flexibility including raising $69.7 million through a stock sale to a private equity firm, a right offering to existing shareholders and the sale ...
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• Shire Seeks FDA Approval for Replagal

  
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  Zacks.com submits: Shire Plc ( SHPGY ) recently submitted a biologics license application (BLA) with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for Replagal (agalsidase alfa) meant for treating the genetic disorder Fabry disease. Replagal is available in European markets since 2001.The drug is approved for ...
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• FDA Delays Nuvigil Decision

  
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  Zacks.com submits: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently informed Cephalon, Inc. ( CEPH ) that it will require more time to review the supplemental new drug application (sNDA) submitted by the company for Nuvigil. Cephalon had filed the sNDA in June 2009, seeking to expand Nuvigil’s label as a ...
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• Top Picks for 2010: Jinpan International (JST)

  
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  Filed under: International markets , China , Newsletters , Stocks to Buy , Green Stocks , best stocks for 2010 This post is part of a special report, Top Picks for 2010, the 27th annual survey in which TheStockAdvisors.com asks the nations leading advisors for their single favorite stock for the new ...
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• Best Affirms Allstates Rating at A-

  
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  Zacks.com submits: On Dec 22, 2009, A.M. Best Co. affirmed the ratings of Allstate Corporation ’s ( ALL ) subsidiary Allstate New Jersey Insurance Group (Allstate New Jersey) and its associates namely, Allstate New Jersey Insurance Co., Allstate New Jersey Property and Casualty Insurance Co., Encompass ...
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• Navistar Beats Fourth Quarter Earnings on Stronger Truck Sales

  
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  Zacks.com submits: Navistar International Corporation ( NAV ) showed a profit of $128 million or $1.77 per share, before special items, for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009 ended Oct 31, 2009. With this, the truck maker exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.53 per share. The company has also fared well ...
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