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Michael Jackson Estate Files Lawsuit Against “Heal the World Foundation” and Related Entities

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 23:44:00 0500

LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - The Michael Jackson Estate’s Special Administrators today sued two California corporations with no connection to the legendary singer for exploiting his death by unlawfully seeking trademarks using the name “Michael Jackson” as well as such...

Stull, Stull & Brody Announces Class Action on Behalf of Shareholders of Parallel Petroleum Corporation

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 23:03:00 0500

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Attorney Advertising. Notice is hereby given that a class action has been commenced on behalf of shareholders of Parallel Petroleum Corporation (“PLLL” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: PLLL) arising from the Company’s September 15, 2009...

Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Announces Investigation On Behalf of Shareholders of CBS Corporation

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 22:40:00 0500

BENSALEM, Pa.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces that it is investigating potential claims against CBS Corporation ("CBS" or the "Company") (NYSE:CBS) concerning possible securities violations arising from public...

More Women Consider Direct Selling In a Tough Economy, Should You?

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 22:37:00 0500

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Direct selling seems to be an answer for women when financial times are tough. More than 15.2 million people, mainly women, are involved in direct selling in the United States. During the 1990 recession, the number of direct sellers...

Fitch Affirms 5 Classes from Antares Funding, LP/Corp.

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 22:15:00 0500

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Fitch Ratings has affirmed the rating on five classes of notes from Antares Funding, LP/Corp. (Antares), a CDO managed by GE Asset Management. A complete list of rating actions follows at the end of this release.

The affirmations of...

Mktg, Inc. Announces Panel Consistency Certification Program

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 22:09:00 0500

EAST ISLIP, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Mktg, Inc. – Panel Analyst Division, provides needed certification of panel consistency. For two years, analysts at Mktg, Inc., New York, have refined a system of testing panels for consistency. In essence, they have become the...

lia sophia Advocates the Benefits of Direct Selling During the Holiday Season

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 22:01:00 0500

WOOD DALE, Ill.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Whether it's a sports activity or a school trip, there's something about having the kids in school that seems to put greater demands on the wallet. Then, factor in the demands of the upcoming holiday shopping season, and your financial...

Elan Corporation plc Announces Pricing of New 2016 Senior Notes

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 22:00:00 0500

DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Elan Corporation, plc ("Elan") today announced the pricing of the offering of US$625 million aggregate principal amount of senior notes due 2016 (“New Notes”) by its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Elan Finance public limited company and Elan Finance...

Fitch Downgrades 2 & Affirms 1 Class of JWS CBO 2000-1, LTD./Corp.

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 21:43:00 0500

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Fitch Ratings downgrades two classes and affirms one class of notes issued by JWS CBO 2000-1, LTD./Corp. (JWS CBO). A detailed list of rating actions follows at the end of this press release.

The rating actions are the result of...

Nonprofit Computer Service Organization Brings Low-Cost, High Quality Repair and Computers to Alameda

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 21:40:00 0500

ALAMEDA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - When people in Alameda and Oakland’s waterfront communities need computer service, they have few options. Starting October 7^th, they will be able to have their computers fixed by certified technician at the newest ReliaTech...

Liam E. McGee Named Chairman and CEO of The Hartford

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 21:40:00 0500

HARTFORD, Conn.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE: HIG) announced today that Liam E. McGee has been appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer, effective October 1, 2009. Until recently, McGee was President of...

JMP Securities Healthcare Conference to Be Held in New York

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 21:30:00 0500

SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - JMP Group Inc. (NYSE:JMP), an investment banking and alternative asset management firm, announced today that JMP Securities will host the fourth annual JMP Securities Healthcare Focus Conference at The New York Palace hotel in New York on...

Ameritrans Capital Corporation Announces June 30, 2009 Financial Results

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 21:27:00 0500

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Ameritrans Capital Corporation (NASDAQ: AMTC, AMTCP) today reported financial results for its fourth quarter and year ended June 30, 2009.

Financial Highlights

Certain Morgan Stanley Retail Closed-End Municipal Funds Announce Change Regarding Investment in Private Placement Securities

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 20:34:00 0500

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Each of Morgan Stanley California Insured Municipal Income Trust (NYSE: IIC), Morgan Stanley California Quality Municipal Securities (NYSE: IQC), Morgan Stanley Insured California Municipal Securities (NYSE: ICS), Morgan Stanley Insured Municipal...

Kiersted / Systems Presents Innovative Technology at Electronic Discovery Conference for Oil and Gas Industry

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 20:34:00 0500

HOUSTON-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Kiersted / Systems, a seasoned leader in electronic discovery and legal technology consulting, has announced that it will exhibit during the “IQPC eDiscovery in the Energy Industry Conference” at the Crowne Plaza in downtown Houston on...

Taro Files Lawsuit against Sun in U.S. Federal Court

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 20:33:00 0500

HAWTHORNE, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Taro Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (“Taro,” the “Company,” Pink Sheets: TAROF) filed a lawsuit today against Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. and certain of its affiliates (collectively, “Sun”) in the United States District Court...

Malaga Financial Corporation Announces Cash Dividend

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 20:29:00 0500

PALOS VERDES ESTATES, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Malaga Financial Corporation (OTCBB:MLGF). The Board of Directors of Malaga Financial Corporation announced today the declaration of a cash dividend in the amount of 8 cents per share to shareholders of record on...

Sorrento Pacific Financial Joins Forces with Partnervest Financial Group, Expanding Its Own Offerings and Technology to Support the Independent Channel

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 20:21:00 0500

SAN DIEGO-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Sorrento Pacific Financial, LLC (SPF), a...

Celera to Webcast Presentation at JMP Securities 2009 Healthcare Conference

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 20:15:00 0500

ALAMEDA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Celera Corporation (NASDAQ:CRA) announced today that it will webcast its presentation at the JMP Securities 2009 Healthcare conference on Tuesday, October 6, 2009. The live webcast is scheduled to begin at 10:00 am ET. Ugo DeBlasi, Chief...

UBS Investment Bank Hires Michael Ostow as Managing Director and Head of North American Insurance Banking

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 20:13:00 0500

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - UBS Investment Bank today announced that Michael Ostow will join its Investment Banking Department (IBD) as a Managing Director and Head of North American Insurance. He will be based in New York and report jointly to Gary Howe and Halle Benett...

Dreyfus Strategic Municipal Bond Fund, Inc. (NYSE: DSM) Declares Dividend

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 20:09:00 0500

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - On Tuesday, September 29, 2009, the Board of Directors of Dreyfus Strategic Municipal Bond Fund, Inc. (NYSE: DSM) declared from net investment income a monthly cash dividend of $0.0385 per share of common stock, payable on October 30, 2009, to...

Dreyfus Municipal Income, Inc. (NYX:DMF) Declares Dividend

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 20:08:00 0500

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - On Tuesday, September 29, 2009, the Board of Directors of Dreyfus Municipal Income, Inc. (NYX:DMF) declared from net investment income a monthly cash dividend of $0.041 per share of common stock, payable on October 30, 2009, to shareholders of...

Dreyfus Strategic Municipals, Inc. (NYSE: LEO) Declares Dividend

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 20:07:00 0500

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - On Tuesday, September 29, 2009, the Board of Directors of Dreyfus Strategic Municipals, Inc. (NYSE: LEO) declared from net investment income a monthly cash dividend of $0.042 per share of common stock, payable on October 30, 2009, to shareholders of...

Kodak Completes KKR Transaction

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 20:05:00 0500

ROCHESTER, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Eastman Kodak Company (NYSE:EK) announced today that it has completed a previously announced issuance to Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P. (KKR) managed investment vehicles of $300 million in aggregate principal amount of 10.50% Senior...

Goba Chooses Deltek Vision

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 20:05:00 0500

LONDON-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Deltek, (NASDAQ:PROJ) the leading provider of enterprise applications software for project-focused businesses, announced today that it is to supply and implement Deltek Vision, the leading solution for professional services firms of all sizes, to Goba...

SATAI Announces $1.045 Million Emerging Technology Fund Investment in Azaya Therapeutics, Inc.

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 20:04:00 0500

SAN ANTONIO-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - SATAI (www.satai.us) and the South Texas Regional Center of...

ModusLink Global Solutions Reports 2009 Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year Financial Results

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 20:03:00 0500

WALTHAM, Mass.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - ModusLink Global Solutions^™, Inc. (NASDAQ: MLNK) today reported financial results for its 2009 fourth quarter and fiscal year ended July 31, 2009.

Fourth Quarter Financial Summary

Colony Financial, Inc. Announces Closing of Initial Public Offering

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 20:01:00 0500

LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Colony Financial, Inc. (NYSE: CLNY) (the “Company”), a newly formed real estate finance company focused on acquiring, originating and managing commercial mortgage loans, announced today the closing of its initial public offering of 12,500,000...

Fitch Rates Assured Guaranty Insured Issues 'AA'; Watch Negative

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 19:56:00 0500

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Fitch Ratings has assigned an 'AA' rating and placed the following Assured Guaranty insured issues on Rating Watch Negative:

Southern Tioga School District (PA)

—$8,035,000 general obligation (GO) bonds series...

Stifel Financial Announces Underwriters’ Exercise of Over-Allotment Option

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 19:46:00 0500

ST. LOUIS-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Stifel Financial Corp. (“Stifel” or the “Company”) (NYSE: SF) announced today that the underwriters for the recently completed public offering of Stifel common stock have exercised in full their over-allotment option to purchase an additional...

Fitch Rates Credit Suisse First Boston Mortgage Securities Corp., CSMC Series 2009-13R

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 19:46:00 0500

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Fitch Ratings has assigned 'AAA' ratings to the various classes of Credit Suisse First Boston Mortgage Securities Corp., CSMC series 2009-13R specified at the end of this release. The transaction, which closed on Sept. 29, 2009, consists of seven...

Schaeffer's Daily Option Blog: American Express Co. Call Volume Spikes Ahead of Ex-Dividend Date

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 19:27:00 0500

CINCINNATI-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - American Express Co. (NYSE: AXP) is being drowned in a deluge of call volume this afternoon. Some 107,000 contracts have traded on the stock's October 25 call, which currently sports open interest of just 9,612 contracts. What's more, nearly all...

Fitch to Confirm Indiana Fin Auth Liquidity Backed Bonds at 'F1+'; Affirms Lease Bonds at 'AA'

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 19:23:00 0500

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Fitch Ratings has affirmed the 'AA' rating on the Indiana Finance Authority's (the authority) $666,525,000 lease appropriation bonds (Stadium Project), series 2005A, 2007A, and 2008A and $120,000,000 lease appropriation bonds (Convention Center...

Fitch Rates Weyerhaeuser's $500MM New Issue 'BB+'; Outlook Negative

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 19:20:00 0500

CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Fitch Ratings has assigned a 'BB+' rating to Weyerhaeuser Company's (Weyerhaeuser) 7.375% senior unsecured notes ($500 million) due 2019. The Rating Outlook for all ratings is Negative.

The rating is based on Weyerhaeuser's poor credit...

Fitch Affirms El Rancho USD's (CA) $18.5MM in ULT GOs at 'A-'; Revises Outlook to Negative

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 19:16:00 0500

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - In the course of routine surveillance, Fitch Ratings affirms its 'A-' rating on El Rancho Unified School District (USD), California's (the district) $18.5 million in outstanding unlimited tax (ULT) general obligation bonds (GOs) (series 2003, 2004...

US Pan Asian Chamber of Commerce, US Bangladesh Partners and UTC Associates Host the Successful 2009 Bangladesh Investment Summit in NYC with Keynote Speaker Hon’ble Prime Minister of Bangladesh H.E. Sheikh Hasina

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 19:11:00 0500

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - The 2009 Bangladesh investment Summit was held this year at the Grand Hyatt New York with panel consisting of

Nationwide Financial Selects Anne Arvia to Lead Nationwide’s Retirement Plans Business

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 19:00:00 0500

COLUMBUS, Ohio-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Nationwide Financial Services, Inc. today announced that Anne Arvia, president of Nationwide Bank, has been selected as the new leader for Nationwide’s retirement plans business effective November 1, 2009. Arvia will replace William S...

Fitch Rates Banc of America Funding 2009-R11 Trust

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 18:57:00 0500

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Fitch rates Banc of America Funding 2009-R11 Trust, as follows:

—$57,603,239 class A-1 'AAA', Outlook Stable.

This transaction consists of one group. The group is a resecuritization of ownership interest in...

Camden National Corporation Announces Quarterly Dividend

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 18:56:00 0500

CAMDEN, Maine-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Gregory A. Dufour, president and chief executive officer of Camden National Corporation (NASDAQ^®: CAC; the “Company”), announced today that the Board of Directors of the Company declared a $0.25 per share dividend payable on...

Fitch: Possibility of Covenant Breaches Mixed for Largest U.S. Speculative Grade Issuers

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 18:55:00 0500

CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - There is a mixed likelihood of a debt covenant breach among the largest U.S. speculative grade issuers, according to a Fitch Ratings' analysis.

Fitch analyzed the liquidity position for more than 30 of the largest issuers of...

Prominent Litigators Launch Elite National Boutique

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 18:54:00 0500

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Nationally recognized litigators Steven F. Molo and Jeffrey A. Lamken today announced the formation of MoloLamken LLP, a litigation boutique with a national practice focused on complex, high-stakes civil litigation, white collar criminal defense, U.S...

A.M. Best Assigns Indicative Ratings to Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd.’s Shelf Registration

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 18:53:00 0500

OLDWICK, N.J.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - A.M. Best Co. has assigned indicative debt ratings of “bbb” to senior unsecured debt, “bbb-” to subordinated debt and “bb+” to preferred stock, which may be issued under the Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd.’s...

Intelligent Enterprise Solutions, Inc., is Hosting 3rd qPCR Symposium USA on 9-12 November at Millbrae, CA

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 18:50:00 0500

SANTA CLARA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - qPCR (Real-time quantitative PCR) has rapidly developed as the prime technology to detect and quantify nucleic acids in complex samples. It is used in the life science industry, healthcare, diagnostics, forensics, food, feed, agriculture...

Parker Waichman Alonso LLP Files Suit Against Bayer Corporation on Behalf of Woman Injured by the Yaz Birth Control Pill

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 18:36:00 0500

GREAT NECK, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Parker Waichman Alonso LLP filed suit on behalf of a woman who suffered bilateral pulmonary emboli and deep vein thrombosis after taking the Yaz birth control pill. Yaz, as well as its precursor, Yasmin, have been associated with...

Levi & Korsinsky, LLP Investigates Breach of Fiduciary Duty by the Board of GenTek Inc.

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 18:36:00 0500

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Levi & Korsinsky is investigating the Board of Directors of GenTek, Inc. (“GenTek” or the “Company”) (NasdaqGS: GETI) for possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of state law in connection with their attempt to sell the...

A.M. Best Special Report: Non-Life Margins Under Pressure, Despite Rate Increases

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 18:34:00 0500

OLDWICK, N.J.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Last year was the most difficult in recent history for the global economy. What started as a crisis in U.S. subprime mortgages quickly spread through the global banking system and the broader financial system, causing credit markets to close...

Schaeffer's Option Activity Alert: Heavy Pessimism Surrounds Moody's Corporation

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 18:31:00 0500

CINCINNATI-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Option players are adopting a rather pessimistic stance on Moody's Corporation (NYSE: MCO). During the past five days, traders on the International Securities Exchange (ISE) have bought to open 25,744 puts on MCO, compared to just 5,242 calls. In...

Schaeffer's Daily Option Blog: Call Trading Picks Up on Nokia (NOK)

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 18:31:00 0500

CINCINNATI-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Nokia Corp. (NYSE: NOK) was the focus of some heavy options trading yesterday, as traders sent more than 46,000 contracts across the tape on the various exchanges. This surge in trading volume was more than double the stock's average daily trading...

Schaeffer's Daily Option Blog: Traders Flock to Calls on Applied Materials (AMAT)

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 18:30:00 0500

CINCINNATI-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Options trading was brisk on Applied Materials (NASDAQ: AMAT) on Monday, as more than 35,000 contracts crossed the tape, according to data from WhatsTrading.com. This jump in volume was more than three times the equity's average single-session...

Proskauer Rose Continues Expansion of Global Private Investment Funds Practice

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 18:26:00 0500

LONDON-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Proskauer Rose LLP continued the expansion of its global Private Investment Funds Practice with the announcement that Robert Barry, one of the UK’s preeminent fund formation lawyers, will join the firm’s London office as a partner.

The Seltzer Group Teams with St. Luke’s Miners Memorial Hospital to Provide Insurance and Health Services

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 18:26:00 0500

SCHUYLKILL HAVEN, Pa.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Schuylkill County’s The Seltzer Group, a member of Keystone Insurers Group, announces it has formed an alliance with St. Luke’s Miners Memorial Hospital to provide medical insurance solutions and occupational health services to...

A.M. Best Special Report: Thawing Markets Reducing Pressure on U.K. Life Insurers

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 18:24:00 0500

OLDWICK, N.J.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - The global credit crisis led to a decline in life insurers’ economic capital positions in 2008, although the industry as a whole managed to maintain compliance with minimum regulatory capital requirements. The decline triggered a number of...

Schaeffer's Daily Option Blog: Bullish Credit Spread Activity for General Electric Co. (GE)

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 18:24:00 0500

CINCINNATI-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - General Electric Co. (NYSE: GE) saw an unusual bullish option spread earlier today. At about 10:20 a.m. Eastern time, 15,330 GE November 16 puts traded on the International Securities Exchange (ISE) for the bid price of $0.71, or $71 per contract...

Schaeffer's Option Coach: An Apple Inc. (AAPL) Credit Spread

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 18:24:00 0500

CINCINNATI-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Welcome to another in a series of articles that examines the thought process behind a wide variety of option trading strategies. This column will examine the credit spread, the pros and cons of putting on a credit spread, and the profit and loss...

Schaeffer's Daily Option Blog: Put Trading Jumps on Walgreen Co. (WAG) as Stock Tags New Annual High

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 18:20:00 0500

CINCINNATI-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - The shares of Walgreen Co. (NYSE: WAG) have skyrocketed more than 9% higher this morning to a new 52-week high following its earnings report. The company posted a profit of $436 million, or 44 cents per share, in the fiscal fourth quarter ended Aug...

Schaeffer's Daily Option Blog: TCF Financial Corp. (TCB) Targeted by a Credit Spread Strategist

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 18:17:00 0500

CINCINNATI-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Shares of TCF Financial Corp. (TCB: sentiment, chart, options) have taken a nearly 4% hit today, after Oppenheimer downgraded the shares to "perform" from "outperform." According to the brokerage firm, "Unexpected news from the larger banks and...

Seattle-Based Barter Company BizXchange Has Three Outstanding Consecutive Quarters

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 18:11:00 0500

SEATTLE-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - The new normal has forced companies to explore innovative ways of cutting costs and driving new revenue. Many have discovered that participating in a b2b barter exchange helps accomplish both objectives.

Since the beginning of the...

Fitch Rates RBSSP Resecuritization Trust 2009-10

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 18:05:00 0500

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Fitch rates RBSSP Resecuritization Trust 2009-10, as follows:

—$18,615,000 class 1-A1 'AAA'; Outlook Stable;

—$16,166,000 class 1-A3 'AAA'; Outlook Stable;

—$2,449,000 class 1-A4...

A.M. Best Presents at the AICPCU Insurance Executive Development Program at Wharton

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 18:05:00 0500

OLDWICK, N.J.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Raj Guttha, Manager of ERM and Capital Modeling, of A.M. Best Co. is participating in the American Institute for CPCU Insurance Executive Development Program at Wharton being held from October 5^th through 16^th at...

Fitch Rates Morgan Stanley Mortgage Re-REMIC Trust 2009-R2

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 18:02:00 0500

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Fitch rates Morgan Stanley Mortgage Re-REMIC Trust 2009-R2 as follows:

— $72,200,000 class 1A1 A 'AAA'; Outlook Stable;

— $48,100,000 class 1A1 A1 'AAA'; Outlook Stable;

&mdash...

Paychex, Inc. Schedules Webcast of the 2009 Annual Meeting of Stockholders

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 18:00:00 0500

ROCHESTER, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Paychex, Inc. (NASDAQ:PAYX) will hold its Annual Meeting of Stockholders on Tuesday, October 13, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. ET at the Rochester Riverside Convention Center, 123 East Main Street, Rochester, New York. This meeting will be...

Tatum Enters into Strategic Partnership with NeoSystems Corp to Offer Financial Leadership Consulting Services

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 18:00:00 0500

WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Tatum, LLC, the nation’s largest executive services firm...

La Junta, Colo. Embraces Mobile Payments

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 18:00:00 0500

PALO ALTO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - La Junta, Colo.-based The State Bank went live on May 21...

Resolute Energy Corporation Announces Exchange Ratio for Warrants

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 17:52:00 0500

DENVER-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Resolute Energy Company (“Resolute”) announced today the ratio applicable to the conversion of Hicks Acquisition Company I, Inc. (“Hicks Acquisition”) public warrants into Resolute public warrants (to be traded as NYSE: REN WS...

USADATA Announces Online Insurance Sales Lead Center And Gift Card Promotion

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 17:41:00 0500

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - For over 10 years, insurance agents across the nation have reported record success with USADATA’s quality insurance sales leads. In response, USADATA has created an exclusive online

Research and Markets: In 2008, the Value of Imported Products Within the Scale and Balance (Except Laboratory) Manufacturing Industry Has Been Approximately 80% of U.S. Production

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 17:00:00 0500

DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Research and Markets (

New Company Announcement: Career Labor Expert Lenny Katz and Former Labor Commissioner AJ Sabath Join Forces

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:32:00 0500

TRENTON, N.J.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - A new government relations and business development consulting firm has been created in New Jersey to promote and support labor compliance on Public Works and private sector construction projects, as well all other wage and hour and health and...

New Book from Tonkon Torp Attorney Helps Family-Owned Businesses Manage Inheritance Issues

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:30:00 0500

PORTLAND, Ore.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - In more than 20 years of practicing law, Oregon attorney Gwen Griffith has counseled many successful family-owned businesses that struggle when it comes time to transition the business from the founders to the next generation.

Encompass Group Announces Results for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2009

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:29:00 0500

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Encompass Group Affiliates, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: ECGA), a leader in the consumer electronics segment of the reverse logistics industry, today announced financial results for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2009.

“Notwithstanding...

Union Bank Expands Its FDIC-Insured Market-Linked CD Offerings to Commodity Prices

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:26:00 0500

LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Union Bank, N.A., today announced it will be offering its principal- and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)-protected market-linked certificates of deposit (MLCD) linked to the Dow Jones-UBS Commodity Index^SM1. The product...

HumanConcepts Showcases Workforce Decision Support Solutions at HR Technology Conference

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:23:00 0500

-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - HumanConcepts:

WHAT: HumanConcepts (

Green Computing Sector to Reach $223.7 Billion in 2013, According to NextGen Research

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:19:00 0500

OYSTER BAY, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - A green computer/server is one that is built from eco-friendly materials, features low power consumption and Computer Power Management (CPM) capabilities, has fewer and smaller component parts and generates less heat than previous models...

Aria Systems Announces Aria Billing Platform 5.3

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:16:00 0500

MEDIA, Pa.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Aria Systems, Inc., the only provider of enterprise class

Clough Global Opportunities Fund Increases Quarterly Cash Distribution to $0.25 Per Share

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:14:00 0500

DENVER-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Today, the Clough Global Opportunities Fund (NYSE Amex: GLO) declared an increased quarterly cash distribution of $0.25 per common share for October 2009. The dividend will be payable on October 30, 2009 to shareholders of record on October 21, 2009...

Clough Global Allocation Fund Increases Quarterly Cash Distribution to $0.28 Per Share

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:13:00 0500

DENVER-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Today, the Clough Global Allocation Fund (NYSE Amex: GLV) declared an increased quarterly cash distribution of $0.28 per common share for October 2009. The dividend will be payable on October 30, 2009 to shareholders of record on October 21, 2009...

Clough Global Equity Fund Increases Quarterly Cash Distribution to $0.26 Per Share

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:12:00 0500

DENVER-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Today, the Clough Global Equity Fund (NYSE Amex: GLQ) declared an increased quarterly cash distribution of $0.26 per common share for October 2009. The dividend will be payable on October 30, 2009 to shareholders of record on October 21, 2009...

OLB Group, Inc. Initiates Fourth Quarter Marketing Campaign to Include Aggressive Nationwide Radio Campaign to Increase Revenue

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:02:00 0500

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - OLB Group, Inc. (OTC BB: OLBG) announced that it is initiating an extensive nationwide radio advertising campaign to accelerate its sales of the company's turn-key business websites. As a marketing tool, the radio broadcasting

Gaylord Entertainment Company Closes Offering of 6,000,000 Shares of Common Stock

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:01:00 0500

NASHVILLE, Tenn.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Gaylord Entertainment Co. (NYSE: GET) today announced the closing of its previously announced public offering of 6,000,000 shares of its common stock at a price to the public of $21.80 per share. Gaylord received aggregate net...

LA INC. The Los Angeles Convention and Visitors Bureau Elects Thomas Mullen as Chairman of Board of Directors

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:00:00 0500

LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - LA INC. The Los Angeles Convention and Visitors Bureau announces the election of Thomas Mullen, Vice President - Large Market Development for American Express Merchant Services based in Los Angeles, as chairman of its governing board of...

Continuity Engine Announces Control 1.5

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:00:00 0500

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Continuity Engine, the creator of an on-demand platform...

Gaylord Entertainment Company Closes Private Placement of $360 Million in Convertible Senior Notes, Including Exercise of Over-Allotment Option

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:00:00 0500

NASHVILLE, Tenn.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Gaylord Entertainment Co. (NYSE: GET) today announced the closing of its previously-announced private placement of $360 million in aggregate principal amount of convertible senior notes due 2014. This amount includes the exercise in full of...

Deutsche Bank Recognized by Reactions Magazine as Best Insurance Asset Manager for the Second Consecutive Year

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:49:00 0500

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Deutsche Asset Management’s insurance division has been awarded Best Asset Manager by Reactions, the financial magazine for the global insurance market. This is the second consecutive time that Deutsche Insurance Asset Management has won this...

Capstead Mortgage Selects TPG Software

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:46:00 0500

HOUSTON-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - TPG Software, Inc., a leading provider of financial accounting software and services, today announced that Capstead Mortgage Corporation has selected TPG’s complete suite of financial accounting software, including trade capture, investment and...

Sharp Equity Opens Trustee Sales to More Investors Through Bid Service Program

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:45:00 0500

PHOENIX-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - On Monday September 21^st, 2,100 homes went to the trustee auctions on the Maricopa County Court House steps, an all-time high. Realtors, investors, savvy home buyers and residential home flippers are in a great position to take advantage...

A.M. Best Named Best Global Rating Agency at the Reactions Global Awards 2009

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:40:00 0500

OLDWICK, N.J.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - A.M. Best Co. was named Best Global Rating Agency at the Reactions Global Awards 2009 event on September 24 in New York City. Accepting the award was Matthew Mosher, senior vice president of global ratings.

"We are pleased...

TRACE Bond Reporting to Now Cover Government Agency Debt

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:38:00 0500

WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority announced today that the Securities and Exchange Commission approved a major expansion of FINRA's Trade Compliance and Reporting Engine (TRACE) to include debt issued by federal government agencies...

FPSO Contractor BW Offshore Selects IFS Project-Based Solutions

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:35:00 0500

ITASCA, Ill.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - IFS, the global enterprise applications company, announced today that BW Offshore, one of the world's leading oil and gas Floating Production, Storage and Offloading contractors (FPSO) has selected IFS to provide business application solutions. In...

Axion’s Thermoplastic Technology Detailed in Research Paper Published by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:31:00 0500

BASKING RIDGE, N.J.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Axion International Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB:AXIH), a next-generation technology innovator utilizing recycled plastic for high load industrial products, today announces the release of a research paper regarding high-load thermoplastic...

Court Rules in Favor of Bard in Class Action Lawsuit

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:30:00 0500

MURRAY HILL, N.J.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - C. R. Bard, Inc. (NYSE: BCR) today announced that the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri, has granted Bard's summary judgment motion and dismissed with prejudice all counts in the previously-disclosed class action lawsuit...

UMB Healthcare Services’ Dennis Triplett to Speak at National Treasury and Finance Conference

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:29:00 0500

KANSAS CITY, Mo.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Dennis Triplett, CEO of UMB Healthcare Services, a division of UMB Financial Corporation

Millennium Bankshares Announces the Completion of Branch Sale

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:19:00 0500

RESTON, Va.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Millennium Bankshares Corporation (OTCBB:MBVA) announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary, Millennium Bank, N.A. has completed the sale of its Warrenton, Virginia branch to Sonabank , a wholly owned subsidiary of Southern National Bancorp...

Athens-Clarke County, Georgia Selects nCourt for its Online and Phone Traffic Citations Payment System

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:17:00 0500

WOODSTOCK, Ga.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - nCourt, LLC, a leading national provider of eFiling and payment solutions for lower courts, today announced that its electronic traffic and citation payments system has been selected by the Municipal Court of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia...

Tidewater to Present at the Johnson Rice Energy Conference

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:16:00 0500

NEW ORLEANS-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Tidewater Inc. (NYSE: TDW) announced today that Dean E. Taylor, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Quinn P. Fanning, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer and Joseph M. Bennett, Executive Vice President and Chief...

Research and Markets: The Value of Serbia's Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare Market Is Expected to Top RSD113.77 (US$1.69bn) in 2013

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:11:00 0500

DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Research and Markets (The Hartford Financial...

HSBC Trade Confidence Index Reveals Positive Outlook on Global Economy among Small and Mid-Market Businesses Worldwide

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:06:00 0500

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - The latest HSBC Trade Confidence Index uncovered growing confidence in the state of global trade, indicating that exporters and importers might be seeing the start of an economic recovery. The HSBC Index joins the growing list of indicators pointing...

PRIDE Industries Awarded Business of the Year by Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:01:00 0500

ROSEVILLE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - PRIDE Industries, one of the nation’s largest employers of people with disabilities, was recently named 2009 Business of the Year by the Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services (DARS) for its commitment to working with and...

CG3 Consulting Expands to East and West Coasts

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:00:00 0500

MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - CG3 Consulting, LLC, announced today the addition of two corporate office locations in Boston and San Diego. CG3, established in Minneapolis in November of 2008, advises healthcare, scientific and technology companies, providing marketing, market...

Cyber Crime Investigations Targets Electronic Thieves

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:00:00 0500

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Cyber Crime Investigations (CCI), the corporate theft analysis experts, announced the launch of its electronic theft investigation services. Established by industry veteran James Box, an ex-law enforcement investigator, and Scott Sloan...

Research and Markets: Personal Finance Management Tools: Consumer Behavior Fuels Battle for Supremacy Between Banks and PFM Sites

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:00:00 0500

DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Research and Markets (SumTotal® Systems, Inc., a...

GE Appoints One Company Officer

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:00:00 0500

FAIRFIELD, Conn.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - GE today announces the appointment of one new company officer. GE currently has 188 GE officers globally. GE officers lead large revenue generating businesses or are in critical functional roles, helping to drive growth.

Below...

General Patent Corporation Licenses DTL’s Cell Phone Patent to RSA 1 and Mohave Cellular

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:00:00 0500

SUFFERN, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - General Patent...

David Hom Joins SCIOinspire Team

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:48:00 0500

HARTFORD, Conn.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - SCIOinspire, Corp., a premier provider of analytics-based cost-management solutions for health plans, today announced the addition of David Hom, MBA, as President of Wellness Services. Internationally recognized for his innovation and...

HealthSpring, Inc. to Broadcast Third Quarter Conference Call Live on the Internet

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:30:00 0500

NASHVILLE, Tenn.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - HealthSpring, Inc. (NYSE:HS) today announced that it will provide an online Web simulcast of its third quarter 2009 earnings conference call on Thursday, October 29, 2009. During the call, management will discuss financial results for the...

Modis Provides Webinar Resources to Ft. Worth Better Business Bureau

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:30:00 0500

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Modis, Inc., the information technology (IT) services business unit of MPS Group, Inc. (NYSE:MPS), announced that it has added to its roster of clients the Better Business Bureau (BBB) in Ft. Worth, Texas.

Modis...

UnitedHealthcare’s Golden Rule Introduces Cost-Effective Dental and Vision Coverage Options for Consumers in Six States

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:00:00 0500

INDIANAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - UnitedHealthcare’s Golden Rule Insurance Company has introduced new cost-effective dental and vision care coverage options for individuals and families in Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Iowa, South Dakota and Wyoming.

The new dental...

New Book Release: “Leading a Business in Anxious Times”

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:00:00 0500

CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Care Communications Press today announced the release of “www.fundinguniverse.com

Weitz & Luxenberg News: Court Affirms $4.5 Million Award in Vioxx Trial and Dismisses Appeal by Merck & Co. on Preemption after Wyeth ruling

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 13:45:00 0500

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Weitz & Luxenberg P.C. (www.ridgewoodenergy.com), a...

J.P. Morgan Worldwide Securities Services Launches Portfolio Construction Tool

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 13:14:00 0500

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - J.P. Morgan Worldwide Securities Services (WSS) announced today that it has developed an asset allocation and manager selection analysis tool that enables clients to plan and map the risk-return implications of their current and new portfolios. The...

Former Court TV Reporter Launches LawyerUp Media LLC, Public Relations for Lawyers

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 13:11:00 0500

CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Helen Lucaitis, an attorney and former television reporter, has launched www.ssctech.com), a global...

Meridian Partners Assists RailAmerica’s SAP Upgrade from 4.6C to ECC 6.0

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 13:03:00 0500

MIAMI BEACH, Fla.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Meridian Partners, an SAP Services Partner...

Dr. J. Greg Hanson to Speak at IMF IT Security Summit Forum

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 13:00:00 0500

VIENNA, Va.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Dr. J. Greg Hanson, Criterion Systems’ Executive Vice President, Defense and Homeland Security, is a featured speaker at the William Mills Agency, the largest independent public...

MetLife Mature Market Institute’s Long-Term Care IQ Survey Shows Limited Knowledge About Long-Term Care

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 13:00:00 0500

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Overall, Americans did not do well on a survey of their long-term care knowledge. Most know what long-term care is and how much it costs, but their scores fall short regarding how many people will need it and how they will pay for it. The...

Kroll Ontrack Partners with Non-Profit Law Firm to Provide Electronically Stored Information Consulting Services

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 13:00:00 0500

MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Kroll Ontrack®, the industry’s largest provider of...

Linguistic Systems, Inc. Achieves EN 15038:2006 Certification

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 13:00:00 0500

CAMBRIDGE, Mass.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Linguistic Systems, Inc. (LSI), a leading...

Harvard Economist Kenneth Rogoff to Address World Economic Outlook Conference

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 13:00:00 0500

LEXINGTON, Mass.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Kenneth Rogoff, Harvard University economist and former chief economist at the International Monetary Fund, will address the IHS Global Insight World Economic Outlook Conference October 20 in Boston.

Rogoff's speech at 2:30...

Softscape Introduces New Business Intelligence Engine for Human Resources

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 13:00:00 0500

WAYLAND, Mass.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Softscape an innovator powering complete Integrated Media Management (IMM)®, a...

Elizabeth Stone House Chooses Social Solutions to Enhance Performance Management

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 13:00:00 0500

BALTIMORE-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Social Solutions, the leading provider of performance management software for human and social services, today announced that the Elizabeth Stone House, an organization serving women – and their children – affected by domestic violence, mental...

Fiserv-Sponsored Survey Shows How Financial Institutions Can Help Consumers Manage Their Finances in Difficult Times

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 13:00:00 0500

BROOKFIELD, Wis.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Fiserv, Inc. (NASDAQ: FISV), the leading global...

Small Businesses Ride Wave of Green IT

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 13:00:00 0500

VERNON HILLS, Ill.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - After influencing the way large businesses buy and use technology, the Green IT movement is now ready to sweep into the small business sector. According to a new survey by CDW Corporation, small businesses are now most likely to invest in...

Hewitt Associates’ Data Reveals U.S. Health Care Cost Increases to Remain Stable for Third Consecutive Year

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 13:00:00 0500

LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Despite economic instability and increased employer pressure to cut costs, health care rate increases are projected to remain stable for the third consecutive year, according to an analysis by Hewitt Associates, a global human resources...

TelCentris Adds Social Media and PR Executive Erik Bratt to its Management Team to Help Drive Aggressive Growth Strategy

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 13:00:00 0500

SAN DIEGO-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - TelCentris, a new type of telephony company and the creator of

NRI Global Summit 2009 To Attract Over 250 Indian Business Leaders

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 13:00:00 0500

MILPITAS, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Industry leaders from across the globe and some of Silicon Valley’s top entrepreneurs, venture capitalists and academics are coming together for the NRI Global Summit 2009 on Saturday, October 24 in California, the summit organizers...

Houlihan Lokey Launches Transaction Advisory Services Group

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 13:00:00 0500

LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Houlihan Lokey announced today the launch of a dedicated Transaction Advisory Services Group which will provide clients with comprehensive financial and tax due diligence services as they evaluate acquisition or investment targets. This service...

Outright.com Now Tracks Business Performance Automatically with PayPal and Credit Card Import

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 13:00:00 0500

CAMPBELL, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Outright.com, (www.outright.com) the free small...

Scottish Public Pensions Agency Selects Epicor®

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 13:00:00 0500

IRVINE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Epicor Software Corporation (NASDAQ:EPIC) today announced that the Scottish Public Pensions Agency (SPPA) has signed a contract to implement Epicor Financial Management, a core suite within the next-generation Epicor enterprise resource planning...

VPI Makes Advanced, Secure Call Recording Affordable to Businesses and Contact Centers of All Sizes

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 13:00:00 0500

CAMARILLO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - VPI, (Voice Print International,

Novelos Therapeutics Announces $1 Million NIH Grant to MGH to Study NOV-002 and NOV-205 In Animal Models of Radiation-Induced Lung Injury

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:30:00 0500

NEWTON, Mass.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Novelos Therapeutics, Inc. (OTCBB: NVLT), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of therapeutics to treat cancer and hepatitis, today announced that the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), in collaboration with Novelos...

ACE Limited to Hold Its Third Quarter Earnings Conference Call on Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:30:00 0500

ZURICH, Switzerland-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - ACE (NYSE:ACE) will hold its third quarter earnings conference call on Wednesday, October 28, 2009, beginning at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time.

ACE expects to issue its third quarter earnings release and financial supplement after...

HealthEdge Forms Alliance with Bloodhound Technologies to Deliver New Levels of Cost Savings and Efficiency to Claims Administration

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:30:00 0500

BURLINGTON, Mass.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - HealthEdge, provider of the only modern, enterprise-class...

Merchant Warehouse and PointOS Announce Exclusive Partnership for Seamless Credit Card Experience

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:30:00 0500

BOSTON-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Merchant Warehouse, a premier provider of

Leading Universities Around the World Choose AtTask to Teach Project and Portfolio Management (PPM) Best Practices

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:30:00 0500

OREM, Utah-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - AtTask (www.attask.com), the definitive solution enabling...

MAS Acts as Advisor to Spot Systems, Inc. In Its Sale to Financial Software Systems Inc.

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:30:00 0500

SPRING LAKE, N.J.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Market Advisory Services, Inc. (MAS, www.masfit.com), a...

InfoMentis Joins the Dealmaker® Partner Network

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:30:00 0500

ATLANTA-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - InfoMentis, Inc., the global leader in revenue through...

First Trust/Four Corners Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II Announces Final Results of Tender Offer For Its Outstanding Auction Market Preferred Shares

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:18:00 0500

WHEATON, Ill.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - First Trust/Four Corners Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II (NYSE: FCT) (the “Fund”), a closed-end fund managed by First Trust Advisors L.P., announced today the results of its offer to purchase for cash up to 100% of its outstanding Auction...

UAT to Offer Outsourced Trading Services to Sub-Advised Investment Platforms

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:16:00 0500

UAT, Inc., the Denver-based technology and consulting company that developed the Unified Compliance and Control System (UCCS), has announced the formation of a strategic relationship with JonesTrading Institutional Services LLC, a leading agency brokerage and...

ITG’s Triton® Wins Financial News IT Award

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:15:00 0500

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Investment Technology Group, Inc. (NYSE:ITG), the leading agency broker and financial technology firm, has won an award at the 7^th annual Financial News ‘Awards for Excellence in IT’ at a ceremony held in London last week...

Fitch Ratings 2009 Emerging Markets Conference & Web Cast Today in New York

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:12:00 0500

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Fitch Ratings will host its annual Emerging Markets Conference today at the Pierre Hotel in New York City. Registration and a continental breakfast will begin at 8:30 a.m. ET with presentations to start at 9:00 a.m. ET.

Emerging...

Alaska Option Joins Acculynk Internet PIN Debit Pilot

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:11:00 0500

ANCHORAGE, Alaska-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Alaska Option, a full-service EFT network offering ATM and POS transaction switching and settlement services to financial institutions and financial service providers nationwide, has joined Acculynk’s pilot of PaySecure^TM, the...

Washington Management Group Releases GSA Schedule Rankings for Office Furniture, FABS, Hardware, Scientific Equipment, and Buildings

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:05:00 0500

WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Washington Management Group, the leading...

Cables To Go Provides Wireless USB Connectivity up to 150 Feet

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:03:00 0500

DAYTON, Ohio-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Cables To Go (www.cablestogo.com) today announced...

Special District Risk Management Authority (SDRMA) Selects DAVID Corporation’s NavRisk® Claims

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:01:00 0500

SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - DAVID Corporation, a provider of risk-management software and services, today announced that California’s Special District Risk Management Authority (SDRMA) has selected DAVID’s NavRisk Claims to manage claims for its workers’ compensation...

GlobalOptions Group Welcomes James Carville and Brian Billick to 4th Annual Executive Forum

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:00:00 0500

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Political strategist James Carville and Super Bowl winning former Baltimore Ravens head coach Brian Billick have signed on to speak at GlobalOptions Group’s 2010 Executive Forum in Orlando, FL. The annual event is designed to provide a platform...

Dr. Marie E. Kelly Joins CTPartners Board Consultants

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:00:00 0500

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - CTPartners, the performance-based executive search firm, today announced Dr. Marie E. Kelly has joined the CTPartners Board Consultants as a Partner in the New York City Office. Marie will collaborate closely with clients to build effective boards...

Progress Software and CQG Launch Automated Execution Application for CQG Futures Trading

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:00:00 0500

BEDFORD, Mass.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Progress Software Corporation (NASDAQ: PRGS...

GetThere’s New Collaboration Suite Helps Companies Maximise Investment on Travel and Virtual Meetings

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:00:00 0500

LONDON-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - GetThere(R) today announced its new Collaboration Suite – a patent-pending collection of solutions enabling corporations and the travel agencies that serve them to maximise their Return on Investment (ROI) on travel and virtual meeting services...

United Automobile Insurance Deploys Guidewire for Claims – Success Leads to Selection of Guidewire for Billing

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:00:00 0500

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. & SAN MATEO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - United Automobile Insurance Company (UAIC), one of the largest privately held property and casualty insurers in the U.S., and Guidewire Software, a leading provider of flexible core systems to property/casualty...

moneyStrands™ Endorses Frugal and Smart Shopping; Partners With Savings.com to Offer Personalized Coupon Recommendations

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:00:00 0500

SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - moneyStrands™, an innovative, easy-to-use