Marketwire - Commercial and Investment Banking

S3 Investment Company Announces Appointment of Controller to Assist With Financial Filings in Preparation for OTCBB Application

Fri, 09 May 2008 10:02:00 EDT

DANVILLE, CA--(Marketwire - May 9, 2008) - S3 Investment Company, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: SIVC) and its wholly owned Redwood Capital subsidiary, which assists private Chinese companies in accessing the U.S. capital markets through reverse mergers into public companies, today announced the appointment of Lesly H. Mohr, CPA, to serve as controller for S3. The company is currently implementing a strategy by which it will complete the audited financial reports necessary to apply for reinstatement to the Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board (OTCBB) market. These filings are expected to include annual reports for the 2006, 2007 and 2008 fiscal years.

ACT! by Sage for Financial Professionals 10.0 Delivers New Contact and Data Management Features

Fri, 09 May 2008 09:00:00 EDT

Contact and Compliance Management Solution Enhances Financial Data Management Capabilities and Adds Dashboard Schedule and Activity View; Latest Version Supports Microsoft(R) Windows(R) Vista and Office 2007

Statement by Laxey Partners Limited ('Laxey Partners'): Update re possible cash offer for TDG plc ('TDG')

Fri, 09 May 2008 04:29:00 EDT

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM--(Marketwire - May 9, 2008) - In light of today's Annual General Meeting of TDG shareholders, Laxey Partners would like to re-confirm its interest in pursuing a possible cash offer for TDG. Laxey Partners is also pleased to reconfirm that, should an offer be made, it would be at a price of 275p per share (less the dividend of 8.75 pence per share declared on 27 February 2008 and payable on 23 May 2008 which TDG shareholders are entitled to retain). Laxey Partners is appreciative of the support of the Board of TDG in allowing it to satisfactorily complete its due diligence. This is an important step in progressing a possible cash offer for TDG, which subject to the preconditions set out in Laxey Partners' statement dated 27 February 2008 (with the exception of due diligence which has now been completed satisfactorily), is expected to be announced in the near future.

1st Century Bancshares, Inc. Letter to Shareholders

Thu, 08 May 2008 23:05:00 EDT

LOS ANGELES, CA--(Marketwire - May 8, 2008) - 1st Century Bancshares, Inc. (OTCBB: FCTY) mailed the following letter to its shareholders:

Dear Fellow Stockholder:

The Annual Meeting of Stockholders of 1st Century Bancshares (the "Company"), scheduled for May 29, 2008, is fast approaching. We urge you to return the enclosed WHITE proxy card in the envelope provided, or to follow the instructions on the card to cast your vote by telephone or via the Internet.

Comerciante de valores deshonesto se presentar� en el evento Burton Group Catalyst Conference

Thu, 08 May 2008 22:49:00 EDT

Nick Leeson hablar� acerca de las limitaciones del control, el riesgo y el cumplimiento en las organizaciones de inform�tica empresarial

1st Century Bancshares Reports Improved Financial Results for the First Quarter Ended March 31, 2008

Thu, 08 May 2008 22:34:00 EDT

LOS ANGELES, CA--(Marketwire - May 8, 2008) - 1st Century Bancshares, Inc. (the "Company" or "1st Century Bancshares") (OTCBB: FCTY), the holding company of 1st Century Bank, N.A. (the "Bank"), today reported continued growth in loans and deposits as well as operating results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2008.

The Company reported net income of $206,000, or $.02 per diluted share, for the three months ended March 31, 2008 compared to net income of $164,000 or $.02 per diluted share, in the same period a year ago.

Executivo da Rogue Securities faz apresenta��o na Burton Group Catalyst Conference

Thu, 08 May 2008 20:55:00 EDT

Nick Leeson discute as limita��es de governan�a, risco e conformidade com organiza��es de TI empresarial

Resource America, Inc. Reports Operating Results for the Second Fiscal Quarter Ended March 31, 2008

Thu, 08 May 2008 17:09:00 EDT

PHILADELPHIA, PA--(Marketwire - May 8, 2008) - Resource America, Inc. (NASDAQ: REXI) (the "Company") reported adjusted income from continuing operations, a non-GAAP measure, of $4.5 million, or $0.24 per common share-diluted and $9.4 million, or $0.50 per common share-diluted for the second fiscal quarter and six months ended March 31, 2008, respectively, as compared to $5.9 million, or $0.31 per common share-diluted and $10.5 million, or $0.55 per common share-diluted for the second fiscal quarter and six months ended March 31, 2007, respectively. A reconciliation of the Company's reported income (loss) from continuing operations to adjusted income from continuing operations, a non-GAAP measure, is included as Schedule I to this release.

TSX Venture Exchange Closing Summary for May 8, 2008

Thu, 08 May 2008 17:05:00 EDT

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - May 8, 2008) - The following report is available on tsx.com at the following web page: http://www.tsx.com/en/news_events/media_kit.html Trading was very heavy on a volume of 207.5 million shares worth 137.2 million dollars. There were 520 advances, 338 declines and 540 issues unchanged. The S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index closed up 34.87 at 2539.45 /T/ Most Active Issues by Volume Volume Name Symbol Close Change

Terra Nova Financial Group, Inc. Announces Earnings

Thu, 08 May 2008 17:05:00 EDT

CHICAGO, IL--(Marketwire - May 8, 2008) - Terra Nova Financial Group, Inc. (OTCBB: TNFG), a specialized financial services company providing trading, technology and brokerage services, today announced preliminary unaudited results for the three months ended March 31, 2008, including revenues of $10.9 million and operating income of approximately $0.4 million.

"Our commission revenue increased 1.3% during the first quarter of 2008 versus first quarter 2007 driven by increased trading volume offset by year-over-year decline in commission rates. Our commission rates exhibited more stable trends throughout the quarter and versus the fourth quarter of 2007. The stabilization of our rates and commission growth is attributable to our sales group's refined focus on our core customers of active traders and institutions. Also, our proprietary trading platform has shown impressive growth on a year-over-year basis with number o

First Marblehead Announces Third Quarter Fiscal 2008 Results

Thu, 08 May 2008 16:05:00 EDT

BOSTON, MA--(Marketwire - May 8, 2008) - The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD) today announced its financial and operating results for the third quarter of fiscal 2008 and for the nine-month period ended March 31, 2008.

For the third quarter of fiscal 2008, the company recorded a net loss of $229.6 million or $2.36 per diluted share compared to net income of $71.2 million or $0.75 per diluted share for the third quarter of fiscal 2007. The Company's net loss for the nine-month period was $178.4 million or $1.88 per diluted share compared to net income of $293.3 million or $3.09 per diluted share for the same period last year. Total revenues for the nine months ended March 31, 2008 were $5.0 million, compared to $681 million for the same period last year. Revenues declined principally as a result of illiquidity in the financing market for private student loans, leading to the Company's inability to complete a se

PennantPark Investment Corporation Announces Financial Results for the Quarter Ended March 31, 2008

Thu, 08 May 2008 16:01:00 EDT

NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - May 8, 2008) - PennantPark Investment Corporation (the "Company") (NASDAQ: PNNT) today announces financial results for its second fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2008.

HIGHLIGHTS
Quarter Ended March 31, 2008
($ in millions, except per share amounts)

Investment portfolio                                          $   335.9
Net assets                                                    $   216.3
Net asset value per share                                     $   10.26

Amount drawn under credit facility (excluding
 temporary draw)                                              $   114.5

Investment portfolio composition and yield:

    Subordinated debt, second lien secured debt, and
     equity                                                   $   201.8
    First lien secured debt                                   $   134.1
    Weighted average yield on debt

CEO of Element 21 Golf Featured on RedChip's Real Radio(TM) Show Broadcast

Thu, 08 May 2008 15:00:00 EDT

TORONTO--(Marketwire - May 8, 2008) - Element 21 Golf Company (OTCBB: ETGF) (FRANKFURT: BJQ), the manufacturer of advanced Scandium Alloy golf and fishing equipment, announced that CEO, Nataliya Hearn, PhD, will be featured Friday, May 9, 2008, on RedChip Real RadioT, a daily financial program with nationally known radio personality, Gary McKenzie, that features small-cap companies from around the country.

Rogue Securities Trader to Present at Burton Group Catalyst Conference

Thu, 08 May 2008 14:06:00 EDT

Nick Leeson to Discuss the Limitations of Governance, Risk and Compliance With Enterprise IT Organizations

Onex Corporation Second Quarter Dividend Declared

Thu, 08 May 2008 13:36:00 EDT

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - May 8, 2008) - The Board of Directors of Onex Corporation (TSX:OCX) today declared a second quarter dividend of $0.0275 per Subordinate Voting Share payable on July 31, 2008 to shareholders of record on July 10, 2008.

TSX Venture Exchange: Cease Trade Order, Tele-Find Technologies Corp.

Thu, 08 May 2008 12:06:00 EDT

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - May 8, 2008) - /T/ BULLETIN TYPE: Cease Trade Order BULLETIN DATE: May 8, 2008 TSX Venture Tier 2 Company /T/ A Temporary Cease Trade Order has been issued by the Ontario Securities Commission May 8, 2008, against the following Company for failing to file continuous disclosure materials within the required time period: /T/ Period Ending Symbol Company Failure to File (Y/M/D) (

ACG Announces Panel Topics for the Second Annual China International Private Equity Forum (CIPEF) June 9-12, 2008 in Tianjin, China

Thu, 08 May 2008 11:57:00 EDT

Meet With Senior Executives From Over 1,000 Chinese Growth Companies

Center Bancorp, Inc. Announces Wealth Management Services Through American Economic Planning Group, Inc.

Thu, 08 May 2008 11:24:00 EDT

UNION, NJ--(Marketwire - May 8, 2008) - Center Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: CNBC), through its National Bank Subsidiary, Union Center National Bank, ("UCNB") today announced the expansion of its financial services to offer wealth management through American Economic Planning Group, Inc. (AEPG) of Watchung, New Jersey. AEPG is a nationally recognized investment advisory firm and provides comprehensive wealth management services.

The expansion of these services is part of UCNB's new private clients' group service platform, aimed at providing private banking and wealth management services to its client base. These steps underscore UCNB's commitment to the wealth management business, which is one of its key strategic business segments. "We help clients turn today's financial success into tomorrow's financial security," indicated Steven Kaye, President of AEPG.

Premier Information Management Improves Investor Communications

Thu, 08 May 2008 10:25:00 EDT

PHOENIX, AZ--(Marketwire - May 8, 2008) - To better serve our shareholders, Premier Information Management, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: PIFR) has been working with Griffin Corporate Concepts and is rebuilding its investor communications.

The company is therefore asking shareholders to update their contact information at http://www.premierinformationmanagement.com/contact.asp to better help Premier keep them informed of the dynamic growth of the company.

Coastal Capital Acquisition Corporation Update on Accounting Activity

Thu, 08 May 2008 10:18:00 EDT

COLUMBUS, GA--(Marketwire - May 8, 2008) - Coastal Capital Acquisition Corp. (PINKSHEETS: CCAJ) is providing this brief update on the progress of its accounting activity and that of its acquisition target, NBD, Inc.

The company is continuing to monitor and assist the accounting work, tax preparation, and financial compilation with Frazier & Deeter and making steady progress in this area. We have been in many conversations with prior accountants and attorneys and are identifying and gathering the materials that will assist us in becoming a fully reporting company again. The company will be engaging a separate independent accounting firm to audit the work as well as the books assembled by Frazier & Deeter in accordance with SEC rules and regulations.

Supplier Enablement: The Link Between Procurement and Accounts Payable Success

Thu, 08 May 2008 10:00:00 EDT

New Research Finds That Supplier Enablement Leads to Lower Requisition-to-Order and Invoice-Processing Costs

W. P. Carey Announces First Quarter Financial Results

Thu, 08 May 2008 09:15:00 EDT

NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - May 8, 2008) - Investment firm W. P. Carey & Co. LLC (NYSE: WPC) today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008.

QUARTERLY RESULTS

--  Total revenues net of reimbursed expenses for the first quarter of
    2008 were $47 million, compared to $41.2 million for the first quarter of
    2007. Reimbursed expenses are excluded from total revenues because they
    have no impact on net income.
--  Net income for the first quarter of 2008 increased to $17.1 million,
    as compared to $10.8 million for the same period in 2007.
--  Diluted earnings per share (EPS) for the first quarter of 2008
    increased to $0.43, as compared to $0.27 for the same period in 2007.
--  Funds from operations (FFO) for the first quarter of 2008, as per the
    attached table, increased to $0.54 per diluted share, or $21.5 million, as
    compared to $0.47 per

Breaking News, Expert Group, Inc. Welcomes 2 New Loan Officers

Thu, 08 May 2008 09:00:00 EDT

MIAMI, FL--(Marketwire - May 8, 2008) - Expert Group, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: EXPT) is proud to welcome 2 new loan officers to the Expert Family.

Today we welcome two new members Gustavo Nacusse & Steven Dematos to the Expert family. Gustavo has 5 years of experience working in the Lending Industry, and has originated Conventional, FHA, Expanded Approval and Construction loan programs. Gustavo has worked on several South Florida Condo Conversion projects and is well known in the community. Also, Steven, our other member of the team, is a highly motivated, sales oriented Loan Officer, with excellent people skills. He has tons to offer as a Loan Specialist and is one of "America's Finest," who has served in the U.S. Military and in Iraq. Steven has great knowledge and Title experience, where he has worked for First American Title Co. With local and nationwide clientele, he will be a great asset to the team.

U.S. Recession Is Here; Impact on California to Be More Severe Than for Rest of the U.S., According to Milken Institute

Thu, 08 May 2008 09:00:00 EDT

LOS ANGELES, CA--(Marketwire - May 8, 2008) - Whether or not the National Bureau of Economic Research calls it a recession, consumers, homeowners, investors and businesses won't waste any time on the semantics because it will certainly feel like one. A new report from the Milken Institute states that the recession has arrived, with real GDP declining at an annual rate of 0.6 percent in the first quarter of 2008, followed by 0.9 percent in the second. The study states that the Commerce Department's "advance" report on first-quarter GDP will be revised to show a decline rather than the 0.6 percent gain currently estimated.

C.A. Bancorp Inc. (TSX:BKP) Reports Q1-2008 Financial Results

Thu, 08 May 2008 08:30:00 EDT

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - May 8, 2008) - C.A. Bancorp Inc. ("C.A. Bancorp" or the "Company") (TSX:BKP) reports its first quarter 2008 financial results. During the first quarter of 2008, the Company: - Formed C.A. Bancorp Canadian Realty Finance Corporation (CRFC), a mutual fund corporation that provides tax-efficient exposure to Canadian commercial real estate loans. CRFC's preferred shares trade on the TSX under the symbol RF.PR.A; - Grew assets invested and under management to approximately $322 million from $292 million at year-end;

Onex Reports First Quarter 2008 Results

Thu, 08 May 2008 08:00:00 EDT

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - May 8, 2008) - All amounts in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated Onex Corporation (TSX:OCX) today announced its consolidated financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008. First-Quarter Results Summary - Revenues rise 13% to $6.2 billion - Operating earnings were $390 million compared to $385 million in the first quarter last year. However, this year's operating earnings included over $80 million of non-cash purchase accounting charges stemming from the acquisition of Husky in December 2007

Broadridge Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2008 Results and Increases EPS Guidance

Thu, 08 May 2008 07:30:00 EDT

LAKE SUCCESS, NY--(Marketwire - May 8, 2008) - Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE: BR), a leading global provider of technology-based outsourcing solutions to the financial services industry, today reported earnings of $29.5 million, or $0.21 per share for the third quarter ended March 31, 2008, compared to $41.9 million or $0.30 per share for the comparable quarter of the previous fiscal year.

Commenting on the results, Richard J. Daly, Chief Executive Officer, said, "Our third quarter results are directly in line with our expectations. We are pleased that we were able to achieve this performance during a difficult time for the markets we serve. Our Investor Communication Solutions segment, historically responsible for over 70% of our annual revenues and earnings, continued to perform well. In our Securities Processing Solutions segment, we successfully completed an implementation for Royal Bank of Canada,

"InsideMetals.com" Adds Four Potash Fertilizer Producers to Its Popular Gold & Mineral Stocks Shopping Mall

Thu, 08 May 2008 05:00:00 EDT

RENO, NV--(Marketwire - May 8, 2008) - InsideMetals.com, an internet website that provides easy access to a detailed, value-added, WORLD VIEW of Gold Producer Stocks, Mineral Producer Stocks, and Junior Gold & Mineral Stocks, reported today that it has added four potash fertilizer producing stocks to its Mineral Producer Stocks section on the Insidemetals.com Gold & Minerals Shopping Mall.

This content area features metal and mineral producer stocks listed on U.S. and Canadian stock exchanges. Mineral Producer Stocks generate a majority of their revenue from non-precious metals resources such as base metals, fertilizer minerals, coal, uranium, diamonds, and industrial minerals.

TSX Venture Exchange: Cease Trade Order, Consolidated Beacon Resources Ltd., Stetson Oil & Gas Ltd., Talon International Energy Ltd.

Wed, 07 May 2008 19:57:00 EDT

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - May 7, 2008) - /T/ BULLETIN TYPE: Cease Trade Order BULLETIN DATE: May 7, 2008 TSX Venture Tier 2 Companies /T/ A Cease Trade Order has been issued by the Alberta Securities Commission on May 7, 2008, against the following Companies for failing to file the document indicated within the required time period: /T/ Period Ending S

First Bancorp of Indiana, Inc. Announces Delisting From Nasdaq

Wed, 07 May 2008 17:15:00 EDT

EVANSVILLE, IN--(Marketwire - May 7, 2008) - First Bancorp of Indiana, Inc. (NASDAQ: FBEI) (the "Company") today announced that it has filed Articles of Amendment to effect a 1-for-300 reverse stock split, which will be immediately followed by a 300-for-1 forward stock split. The primary purpose and effect of the reverse and forward stock splits is to reduce the number of record holders of the Company's common stock below 300 so that the Company may terminate the registration of its common stock with the SEC. In connection with the reverse and forward stock splits, the Company filed a Form 25, Notification of Removal from Listing and/or Registration, with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Beginning May 8, the Company's shares will trade on the OTC Bulletin Board under the symbol "FBPI.OB."

TSX Venture Exchange Closing Summary for May 7, 2008

Wed, 07 May 2008 17:03:00 EDT

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - May 7, 2008) - The following report is available on tsx.com at the following web page: http://www.tsx.com/en/news_events/media_kit.html Trading was very heavy on a volume of 202.0 million shares worth 121.8 million dollars. There were 406 advances, 436 declines and 538 issues unchanged. The S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index closed up 5.44 at 2504.58 /T/ Most Active Issues by Volume Volume Name Symbol Close Change

Bridge Capital Holdings to Present at D.A. Davidson 10th Annual Financial Services Conference

Wed, 07 May 2008 16:30:00 EDT

SAN JOSE, CA--(Marketwire - May 7, 2008) - Bridge Capital Holdings (NASDAQ: BBNK), whose subsidiary is Bridge Bank, National Association, announced today that its President and Chief Executive Officer, Daniel P. Myers, is scheduled to deliver a presentation at the 10th Annual D.A. Davidson Financial Services Conference in Seattle today at 4:45 p.m., Pacific Time.

The Company recently reported total assets of $785.0 million as of March 31, 2008, and earnings for the quarter ended March 31, 2008 of $1.5 million or $0.22 per diluted share.

SCOR's Combined General Meeting adopts all of the proposed resolutions by a wide majority

Wed, 07 May 2008 15:23:00 EDT

PARIS--(Marketwire - May 7, 2008) - SCOR's Combined General Meeting adopts all of the proposed resolutions by a wide majority

The agenda of SCOR SE's Combined General Meeting of 7 May 2008, held in Paris and chaired by Denis Kessler, was as follows:

Concerning the Ordinary Shareholders' Meeting

1. Approval of the annual accounts for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007 - resolution approved by 98.85% of the votes;

2. Allocation of income and determination of the dividend for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007 - resolution approved by 99.99% of the votes;

JM Capital Corp.: Terminates Letter of Intent to Acquire Tekion, Inc.

Wed, 07 May 2008 13:57:00 EDT

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - May 7, 2008) - JM Capital Corp. (the "Corporation"), (TSX VENTURE:JMC.P) a capital pool company, announced today the termination of the letter of intent dated November 13, 2007, as amended (the "Agreement"), pursuant to which the Corporation had conditionally agreed to acquire all of the issued and outstanding securities of Tekion, Inc. ("Tekion") as its qualifying transaction. Although the Corporation filed a Filing Statement dated February 28, 2008 on Sedar concerning the Agreement with Tekion, the Agreement was ultimately terminated by the Corporation because a definitive acquisition agreement had not been signed and the financing by Tekion had not been completed as required under the Agreement. Accordingly, the Corporation has decided not to renew or extend the Agreement any further.

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, Inc. Stockholders Approve Merger

Wed, 07 May 2008 13:32:00 EDT

BOSTON, MA--(Marketwire - May 7, 2008) - Bright Horizons Family Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: BFAM) announced today that its stockholders have voted to approve the proposed merger agreement providing for the acquisition of Bright Horizons by an affiliate of Bain Capital Partners, LLC.

Approximately 98.9% of those shares voting at the special meeting voted in favor of the adoption of the merger agreement, representing approximately 80.2% of Bright Horizons' total outstanding voting shares as of the March 28, 2008 record date.

Research Report Provides a Positive Outlook for EastBridge Investment Group

Wed, 07 May 2008 13:00:00 EDT

PHOENIX, AZ--(Marketwire - May 7, 2008) - EastBridge Investment Group (EBIG) (OTCBB: EBIG) announced today The Starwood Research had issued a report indicating that the Company's stock has the potential to double this year and quadruple in 2009. The report indicates that once EBIG starts taking its clients public this year, the Company's financials should significantly improve and its stock should begin to appreciate.

Norm Klein, EastBridge's COO, said, "We are currently working to take four companies public as quickly as possible in 2008. Next year, our target is two to three companies per quarter. Since we dividend out shares in the companies we take public to EBIG's shareholders, our shareholders will also, ultimately, own a diversified portfolio of international stocks."

Prospect Capital Schedules Third Fiscal Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call

Wed, 07 May 2008 12:21:00 EDT

NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - May 7, 2008) - Prospect Capital Corporation (NASDAQ: PSEC) (the "Company") announced today that it expects to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission its report on Form 10-Q containing its third fiscal quarter results for the period ended March 31, 2008, by Monday, May 12, 2008. The Company expects to issue its earnings press release before the opening of the financial markets on Tuesday, May 13, 2008.

Coast Bancorp First Quarter 2008 Earnings Announcement

Wed, 07 May 2008 11:38:00 EDT

SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA--(Marketwire - May 7, 2008) -

Coast Bancorp (OTCBB: CTBP), the holding company for Coast National Bank, announced the unaudited financial results for the quarter ended March, 31, 2008.

Total assets at March 31, 2008 were $180.7 million, a 1.7% decrease from $183.8 million at December 31, 2007.

Net loans at March 31, 2008 were $145.2 million, an increase of $2.9 million or 2.0% from $142.3 million at December 31, 2007. The recorded investment in impaired loans as of March 31, 2008 was $4.4 million, an increase of $0.2 million or 4.8% from $4.2 million at December 31, 2007. The allowance for loan and lease losses, which covers credit losses pertaining to the loan portfolio, was $1.563 million or 1.1% of total loans at March 31, 2008. The Company also carried an additional $55,000 allowance for credit losses pertaining to its unfunded commitments in the liability section of its balance

Kaplan Financial Compliance Introduces Producer "Self Service" Feature

Wed, 07 May 2008 10:43:00 EDT

INDIANAPOLIS, IN--(Marketwire - May 7, 2008) - Kaplan Financial Compliance (http://www.kaplanfinancial.com), a provider of services and technology solutions for the insurance and securities industries to help manage the producer/representative on-boarding process and career cycle, has launched a unique Producer Portal that enables insurance producers, securities reps, broker/dealers and carriers to easily communicate with each other in one location.

Semcan Inc.: Strategic Alliance to Provide Industrial Users With a Fully Managed Service for Their Water and Wastewater Treatment Requirements...Joint Venture Between Naston Ltd and Aqueduct plc

Wed, 07 May 2008 10:34:00 EDT

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - May 7, 2008) - Semcan Inc, (TSX VENTURE:STT) a leading worldwide supplier of environmental solutions to industry, today announces that its United Kingdom subsidiary Naston Limited has formed a Strategic Alliance with Aqueduct PLC, a UK water services management company that in conjunction with finance and engineering partners, fully funds, designs, builds and manages water treatment solutions tailored to the specific business requirements of UK and International companies.

Thomas J. Herzfeld Inc.: Herzfeld Advisors Performance Hits Landmark -- Up 500%

Wed, 07 May 2008 10:17:00 EDT

MIAMI, FL--(Marketwire - May 7, 2008) - Thomas J. Herzfeld Advisors, Inc. is pleased to announce that as of last night's close, the firm's Managed Account Programs which invest exclusively in closed-end funds made an all-time high at $3,600,014 (per unit) vs. $600,000 at inception. The program consists of a total of six Managed Portfolios, each of which has a different objective; each was funded with $100,000 at inception. Performance for one unit in all of the six programs is ahead 500% from inception, and up 2.14% so far in 2008 (unaudited, after all fees and commissions) -- the Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 1.84% over the same time period.

S3 Investment Company Announces Promotion of Annie Lian to Position of Project Manager for Redwood Capital Subsidiary

Wed, 07 May 2008 09:35:00 EDT

Ms. Lian Responsible for Marketing and Further Development of Client Pipeline

Two Managers Qualify for Elite MassMutual Management Council

Wed, 07 May 2008 09:30:00 EDT

Two Intermountain Financial Group Associates Qualify for Management Council

Lindab's Report for the First Quarter 2008 will be made public on 7 May

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:50:00 EDT

BASTAD, SWEDEN--(Marketwire - May 7, 2008) -

Lindab's Interim Report is due to be made public on 7 May 2008 between 10.30 and 11.00 (CET).

A webcasted presentation of the report starts at 11.45 CET, and can be followed using following link: http://webcast.zoomvision.se/clients/lindab/080507_q1/

A telephone conference will be held at 11.45 (CET). To take part please register online beforehand by using the following link: http://webcast.zoomvision.se/clients/lindab/080507_q1/phonereg.php

Correction to press release due to wrong heading: Correct heading is ISK 7.7 billion (EUR 76m) profits before tax

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:16:00 EDT

Glitnir Bank first quarter results for 2008; ISK 7.7 billion (EUR 76m) profits before tax; Total recognised income in equity ISK 28.4bn (EUR 280m); Strong liquidity position EUR 8.7

Correction to press release due to wrong heading: Correct heading is ISK 7.7 billion (EUR 76m) profits before tax

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:05:00 EDT

REYKJAVIK, ICELAND--(Marketwire - May 7, 2008) -

             Glitnir Bank first quarter results for 2008
            ISK 7.7 billion (EUR 76m) profits before tax
       Total recognised income in equity ISK 28.4bn (EUR 280m)
                  Strong liquidity position EUR 8.7

Financial Highlights

  * Profit before tax was ISK 7.7bn up 102% from Q4 07
  * Net operating income highest ever, ISK 25.6bn up 29% from Q4 07
  * Net interest income ISK 13.8bn, up 16% from Q4 07
  * Fees and commissions were strong, ISK 10.6bn a slight increase
    from Q4 07
  * Positive development in expenses, down 12% from Q4 07 to ISK
    13.8bn
  * The real growth of the loan portfolio was 4% in Q1 08
  * Liquidity position strengthened to EUR 8.7bn
  * CAD ratio strong at 11.0%, and Tier 1 ratio at 7.7%

SCOR realises strong net income of EUR 124 million in the First Quarter 2008, up 63% despite a challenging financial environment

Wed, 07 May 2008 03:20:00 EDT

PARIS LA DEFENSE, FRANCE--(Marketwire - May 7, 2008) - Press Release

07 May 2008

For further information, please contact:

Beat Werder +33 (0)1 46 98 71 39

Chief Communications Officer

Marco Circelli +33 (0)1 46 98 72 17

Head Investor Relations

SCOR realises strong net income of EUR 124 million in the First Quarter 2008, up 63% despite a challenging financial environment

SCOR records strong results, carrying its profitability momentum into 2008. A strong business performance in Non-Life and Life more than offsets a decrease in investment income due to a challenging financial market environment. The quarter also saw the positive resolution of two key legacy matters.

Glitnir Bank First Quarter Results for 2008

Wed, 07 May 2008 03:13:00 EDT

ISK 7.7 billion (EUR 76m) profit after tax; Total recognised income in equity ISK 28.4bn (EUR 280m); Strong liquidity position EUR 8.7

Glitnir Bank first quarter results for 2008

Wed, 07 May 2008 02:39:00 EDT

REYKJAVIK, ICELAND--(Marketwire - May 7, 2008) -

             ISK 7.7 billion (EUR 76m) profit after tax
       Total recognised income in equity ISK 28.4bn (EUR 280m)
                  Strong liquidity position EUR 8.7

Financial Highlights

  * Profit before tax was ISK 7.7bn up 102% from Q4 07
  * Net operating income highest ever, ISK 25.6bn up 29% from Q4 07
  * Net interest income ISK 13.8bn, up 16% from Q4 07
  * Fees and commissions were strong, ISK 10.6bn a slight increase
    from Q4 07
  * Positive development in expenses, down 12% from Q4 07 to ISK
    13.8bn
  * The real growth of the loan portfolio was 4% in Q1 08
  * Liquidity position strengthened to EUR 8.7bn
  * CAD ratio strong at 11.0%, and Tier 1 ratio at 7.7%


Operational Highlights

  * Core earnings continue growth phase, growing 12.6% on average
    (CQGR) from Q1 07
  * Core profit before tax[1] growing 46% QoQ and 21% YoY
  * Cost income ratio down to 54% from 79% in Q4 07
  * Strong perfor

Granite Bancshares Inc. Announces First Quarter Results for Granite Community Bank, N.A.

Tue, 06 May 2008 19:54:00 EDT

GRANITE BAY, CA--(Marketwire - May 6, 2008) - Granite Bancshares, Inc. (OTCBB: GBSI) today announced results for the quarter ended March 31, 2008 for its wholly owned subsidiary Granite Community Bank, N.A. (the "Company"). Net income for the three months ended March 31, 2008 decreased $144,000, or 41%, to $208,000, compared to net income of $352,000 in the first quarter of 2007. Earnings per diluted share decreased 40% to $0.15 in the first quarter of 2008, compared to $0.25 in the first quarter of 2007.

Resource Capital Corp. Reports Results for First Quarter March 31, 2008

Tue, 06 May 2008 19:04:00 EDT

NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - May 6, 2008) - Resource Capital Corp. (NYSE: RSO) ("RCC" or the "Company"), a real estate investment trust whose investment strategy focuses on commercial real estate loan assets and, to a lesser extent, commercial finance assets, reported results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008.

Financial Summary

--  Adjusted net income, a non-GAAP measure excluding the effect of non-
    cash charges and non-operating capital transactions, of $10.4 million, or
    $0.42 per share-diluted for the quarter ended March 31, 2008 as compared to
    $9.4 million, or $0.38 per share-diluted for the quarter ended March 31,
    2007, an increase of $1.0 million (10%).
    
--  GAAP net income of $0.38 per share-diluted for the first quarter ended
    March 31, 2008, unchanged from the comparable period in the prior year.
    
--  REIT taxable income, a non-GAAP measure, of $12.1 million or $0.

American Business Lending Awarded Preferred Lenders Program Status

Tue, 06 May 2008 17:32:00 EDT

DALLAS, TX--(Marketwire - May 6, 2008) - American Business Lending, Inc. (ABL), an affiliate of FirstCity Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: FCFC), announced today that they have been awarded Preferred Lenders Program (PLP) status by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). The PLP designation is the highest recognition a lender can receive from SBA, according to the Administration. To obtain preferred status, lenders must demonstrate a proficiency in processing and servicing SBA guaranteed loans.

Allegiance Completes $200,000 Common Share Financing

Tue, 06 May 2008 17:27:00 EDT

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - May 6, 2008) - Allegiance Equity Corporation ("Allegiance") (TSX VENTURE:ANQ) announces that it has completed an offering of up to 400,000 Common Shares at $0.50 per share. The transaction was closed on April 22, 2008. The 400,000 common shares are subject to a hold period that expires August 23rd, 2008. The purpose of the financing is (1) To assist Legacy Research Corporation with the licensing and commercialization of CM-X a new treatment for diabetes, high cholesterol and related cardiovascular conditions

TSX Venture Exchange Closing Summary for May 6, 2008

Tue, 06 May 2008 17:04:00 EDT

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - May 6, 2008) - The following report is available on tsx.com at the following web page: http://www.tsx.com/en/news_events/media_kit.html Trading was very heavy on a volume of 167.9 million shares worth 113.6 million dollars. There were 385 advances, 429 declines and 547 issues unchanged. The S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index closed up 5.38 at 2499.14 /T/ Most Active Issues by Volume Volume Name Symbol Close Change

Taiwan Greater China Fund Announces Monthly Update

Tue, 06 May 2008 16:46:00 EDT

NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - May 6, 2008) - The Taiwan Greater China Fund (NYSE: TFC) has issued a new monthly update, which can be viewed on the Fund's website (http://www.taiwangreaterchinafund.com). Please call toll free 1-800-343-9567 for any further information.

A new update will be issued each month and place on the Fund's website.

Bridge Bank Opens San Francisco Technology Banking Office

Tue, 06 May 2008 16:30:00 EDT

Mike Lederman Named to Open and Manage New Office

Subjex Corporation's FMS Operations Stabilize and Gain Momentum for Its Collateral Trust Bond Offering Business Strategy

Tue, 06 May 2008 15:43:00 EDT

FMS Provides Investment Returns in Excess of 10% for March and April

Middlesex Water Company Announces First Quarter Results

Tue, 06 May 2008 15:31:00 EDT

ISELIN, NJ--(Marketwire - May 6, 2008) - Middlesex Water Company (NASDAQ: MSEX), a provider of water and wastewater and related services in New Jersey and Delaware, today announced operating revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2008 increased $1.9 million or 9.8% , from the same period in 2007.

First Quarter Operating Results

Consolidated operating revenues for the quarter rose from the same period in 2007, largely due to an increase in the Middlesex and Tidewater system base rates and higher consumption in both of those water systems. Revenues in the Middlesex system in New Jersey increased $1.1 million as a result of a 9.1% base rate increase implemented in October 2007, and by $0.2 million as a result of higher customer consumption. Revenues improved $0.3 million in our Tidewater system in Delaware, of which $0.2 million was the result of an additional 12% base rate increase implemented in February 200

LPL Financial Congratulates Ron Carson, Susan Kaplan and John Waldron; Named by BARRON'S Magazine in Their Annual Top 100 Financial Report

Tue, 06 May 2008 15:21:00 EDT

SAN DIEGO, CA--(Marketwire - May 6, 2008) - LPL Financial Corporation ("LPL Financial" or "LPL"), the nation's largest independent broker-dealer announced today that three of the firm's advisors were recently named as one of the "Top 100 Financial Advisors in the U.S." by Barron's magazine.

Ron Carson of Carson Wealth Management, Omaha, Ne., Susan Kaplan of Kaplan Financial Services, Boston, Mass., and John Waldron of Waldron Wealth Management, Pittsburgh, Pa. were recipients of this prestigious ranking, which highlights many of the most prominent men and women in the field. The listing, compiled by financial-industry consultant R.J. Shook, was based on each advisor's assets under management, his or her contribution to the firm's revenues and profits, and indications of service quality.

Starwood Research Updates Coverage on EastBridge Investment Group (OTCBB: EBIG)

Tue, 06 May 2008 15:02:00 EDT

NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - May 6, 2008) - Starwood Research announced today that it has published a new analyst note on EastBridge Investment Group (OTCBB: EBIG) indicating that shares of the Asia-focused investment bank have the potential to double in price this year and quadruple in 2009.

In his latest note, Andrew White, CFA argues that EBIG's success in signing nine clients in under a year confirms that "proven Chinese companies [are] now lined up" to take advantage of the company's market access expertise and concludes that translating that burgeoning client list into IPOs could unlock substantial value as early as late 2008 -- provided, of course, those offerings happen on schedule.

Alan Newberry Secures Grant for Mary Crowley Cancer Research Centers

Tue, 06 May 2008 15:00:00 EDT

DALLAS, TX--(Marketwire - May 6, 2008) - Alan W. Newberry, CLU, from Dallas, TX, secured a $10,000 grant from the Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT) Foundation on behalf of Mary Crowley Cancer Research Centers (Mary Crowley).

Newberry, of Newberry Associates and 36-year MDRT member, is an active supporter of Mary Crowley and nominated and endorsed the grant application. The MDRT Foundation grant will support a benevolence program that defrays underinsured medical expenses, as well as other cancer-related hardship expenses for patients and their families.

Invesco PowerShares Recognized With ETF Industry Awards

Tue, 06 May 2008 14:21:00 EDT

CHICAGO, IL--(Marketwire - May 6, 2008) - Invesco PowerShares, a leading provider of exchange-traded funds (ETFs), received awards for most innovative new ETF, and contribution to the ETF sector, at the 7th Annual Forum on Closed-End Funds & Global ETFs. The event was held April 16 in New York City.

The PowerShares S&P 500 BuyWrite Portfolio (NYSE: PBP), was recognized with The Award for Most Innovative New ETF in 2007. The PBP portfolio is based on the CBOE S&P 500 BuyWrite Index which measures the total rate of return of an S&P 500� covered call strategy. This strategy consists of holding a portfolio indexed to the S&P 500� and selling a succession of written options, each with an exercise price at or above the prevailing price level of the S&P 500�.

Bonaire distribue la suite REVPORT (MD), gestionnaire de recettes et de cr�ances, sous licence d�exploitation � la soci�t� Dwight Asset Management.

Tue, 06 May 2008 14:15:00 EDT

BOSTON, MA--(Marketwire - May 6, 2008) - Bonaire Software Solutions, un fournisseur principal de solutions logicielles pour services financiers destin�es aux gestionnaires de placements, aux soci�t�s d�investissements � capital variable, aux gestionnaires de fortune, aux courtiers et n�gociateurs et aux conseillers en placement inscrits, a annonc� que son application REVPORT pour g�rer les recettes et les frais de facturation a �t� s�lectionn�e par la soci�t� Dwight Asset Management, dont le si�ge social est situ� � Burlington, VT.

CurrencyShares(SM) ETFs Declare Monthly Distributions

Tue, 06 May 2008 14:12:00 EDT

ROCKVILLE, MD--(Marketwire - May 6, 2008) - Rydex Investments today announced the distribution declarations for seven CurrencyShares exchange traded products: CurrencyShares(SM) Australian Dollar Trust (NYSE: FXA), CurrencyShares(SM) British Pound Sterling Trust (NYSE: FXB), CurrencyShares(SM) Canadian Dollar Trust (NYSE: FXC), CurrencyShares(SM) Euro Trust (NYSE: FXE), CurrencyShares(SM) Mexican Peso Trust (NYSE: FXM), CurrencyShares(SM) Swedish Krona Trust (NYSE: FXS) and CurrencyShares(SM) Swiss Franc Trust (NYSE: FXF).

Bonaire vergibt Lizenz f�r REVPORT(TM) Revenue Management and Accounts Receivable Suite an Dwight Asset Management Company

Tue, 06 May 2008 14:12:00 EDT

BOSTON, MA--(Marketwire - May 6, 2008) - Bonaire Software Solutions, ein f�hrender Anbieter von Finanzdienstleistungs-Softwarel�sungen f�r Anlageberater, Investmentfonds, Verm�gensverwalter, Makler und H�ndler sowie zugelassene Investmentberater (RIAs), gab bekannt, dass die in Burlington im US-Bundesstaat Vermont ans�ssige Dwight Asset Management Company in Zukunft die Anwendung des Unternehmens, REVPORT Revenue Management and Fee Billing, einsetzen werde.

Die REVPORT-Software automatisiert und berechnet anfallende Geb�hren im Rahmen des Geb�hrenabrechnungs- und Fakturierungsvorgangs. Mit dieser Anwendung k�nnen Kunden von Bonaire jegliche Art von Geb�hren f�r diverse Eink�nfte sowie mit Konten und Portfolios verbundene Geb�hren und Auszahlungen berechnen. REVPORT greift hierzu auf Daten aus der Dokumentationsplattform des Kunden zur�ck, nimmt komplexe, regelbasierte Berechnungen vor, bucht die Geb�hre

Kearny Financial Corp. Reports Third Quarter 2008 Operating Results

Tue, 06 May 2008 14:00:00 EDT

FAIRFIELD, NJ--(Marketwire - May 6, 2008) - Kearny Financial Corp. (NASDAQ: KRNY) (the "Company"), the holding company of Kearny Federal Savings Bank (the "Bank"), today reported net income for the quarter ended March 31, 2008 of $2.7 million, or $0.04 per diluted share. The results represent an increase of $1.3 million compared to net income of $1.4 million, or $0.02 per diluted share, for the quarter ended December 31, 2007 and an increase of $2.4 million compared to net income of $242,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2007. Management attributes the increase in net income between linked quarters primarily to a tax benefit during the most recent quarter. The increase in net income year-over-year resulted primarily from the tax benefit as well as a decrease in non-interest expense, an increase in net interest income, an increase in non-interest income and decrease in the provision for loan losses. The Bank recogn

Green Globe International, Inc. Announces New Regional Sales Manager for UK/Europe

Tue, 06 May 2008 13:05:00 EDT

First New European Green Globe Initiatives Expected in May 2008

Landsbanki Q1 2008 Results

Tue, 06 May 2008 12:27:00 EDT

REYKJAV�K, ICELAND--(Marketwire - May 6, 2008) -

              Landsbanki �slands hf. - Q1 Results 2008
                  After-tax Profit ISK 17.4 billion
                     Return on Equity (ROE) 44%

Highlights of the Interim Financial Statements of Landsbanki �slands hf. for Q1 of 2008

*          Net pre-tax profit in Q1 2008 was ISK 19.7bn (EUR
193m).
  The bank's after tax profit was ISK 17.4 bn (EUR 171m).
*          After-tax ROE was 44%.  The bank's equity ratio (CAD
  rules) was 11.0% at the end of March. Tier 1 capital was 8.8%.
*           The group's core income (net interest income plus fees
  and commissions) was ISK 26.2bn (EUR 257m), an increase of 27%
over
  Q1 2007.
*          Core income from operations outside of Iceland totalled
  ISK 15.1bn (EUR 148m)in Q1 2008, equivalent to 58% of  the
group's
  total core income.
*           Trading gains and investment income amounted to ISK
  14.7bn (EUR 144m)

Richard Kovacevich Joins Speaker Lineup for ACG Los Angeles Annual Business Conference

Tue, 06 May 2008 12:17:00 EDT

Chairman of Wells Fargo Built One of the World's Largest Banks Through More Than 200 Mergers

FAVS Sets Date of 2008 Annual Meeting

Tue, 06 May 2008 11:14:00 EDT

WESTPORT, CT--(Marketwire - May 6, 2008) - First Aviation Services Inc. (PINKSHEETS: FAVS) today announced that the 2008 Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company will be held on June 3, 2008 at 9:00 AM CDT at the headquarters of Aerospace Products International, Inc., 3778 Distriplex Drive North, Memphis, TN 38118.

First Aviation, located in Westport, Connecticut and its principal operating subsidiary, Aerospace Products International, Inc. ("API"), based in Memphis, Tennessee, is a leading provider of services to the aviation industry worldwide. The services the Company provides to the aviation industry include the sale of aircraft parts and components, the provision of supply chain management services, overhaul and repair services for wheels, brakes and starter/generators, and the assembly of custom hoses. With locations in the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific, and China plus partners throughout the world, Fi

FAVS Authorization to Purchase Shares in Open Market Transactions

Tue, 06 May 2008 11:11:00 EDT

WESTPORT, CT--(Marketwire - May 6, 2008) - First Aviation Services Inc. (PINKSHEETS: FAVS) (the "Company") announced today that the Board of Directors of the Company has authorized First Equity Group, Inc., the majority shareholder of the Company, and First Equity's beneficial owners, Aaron Hollander, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, and Michael Culver, the Company's former Vice Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, to purchase shares of the Company, individually, for their own accounts or their beneficiaries' accounts, or on behalf of First Equity Group, from time to time in open market transactions.

A Marketwire China Holdings adquire a Media Services Asia

Tue, 06 May 2008 10:33:00 EDT

Expande a distribui��o de not�cias da Marketwire da regi�o �sia � Pac�fico para todos os clientes, permitindo �s empresas asi�ticas distribu�rem not�cias atrav�s da plataforma global de distribui��o de not�cias da Marketwire

Advent Software to Host Event on Managing Risk and Exposure

Tue, 06 May 2008 10:15:00 EDT

NEW YORK, NY and SAN FRANCISCO, CA--(Marketwire - May 6, 2008) - Advent Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADVS), a leading provider of software and solutions for the investment management industry, announced today that it is hosting a seminar in New York this week that will address managing risk and exposure in today's market. The interactive event will feature presentations by Pequot Capital, Deloitte & Touche LLP, and Advent.

The discussion will focus on the importance of managing risk and exposure in today's marketplace to ensure the long term success of a firm, while protecting its investors. Firms are no longer looking at risk passively; they are searching for real-time reporting and up-to-the-minute portfolio views to pinpoint increased risk components.

Marketwire China Holdings adquiere Media Services Asia

Tue, 06 May 2008 10:10:00 EDT

De este modo, se expanden los servicios de distribuci�n de noticias de Marketwire en la regi�n de Asia y el Pac�fico para todos los clientes y permite a las empresas con sede en Asia distribuir noticias a trav�s de la plataforma de distribuci�n global de Marketwire

Marketwire China Holdings Acquires Media Services Asia

Tue, 06 May 2008 10:00:00 EDT

Expands Marketwire's Asia-Pacific News Distribution for All Clients and Allows Asia-based Companies to Distribute News Across Marketwire's Global News Distribution Platform

BancVue Endorsed by Sheshunoff Management Services

Tue, 06 May 2008 09:00:00 EDT

Approval Highlights the Value of BancVue's REWARDChecking(R) Solution

Red Viking Announces the Availability of Automated Misrepresentation Insurance for the Mortgage Industry

Tue, 06 May 2008 09:00:00 EDT

First True Automated Misrepresentation Insurance Product to Market

TickerMine Surveys Reinforce Need for Channel Checking

Tue, 06 May 2008 09:00:00 EDT

Sales Trends, Consumer Preferences and Buying Patterns at Grass Roots Level Help Identify Business Performance Trends Before They Affect Stock Prices

Alliance HealthCard Reports Fiscal 2008 Second Quarter Results

Tue, 06 May 2008 08:30:00 EDT

Company Reports Record Revenues With Operating Income Growth of 268%

TICC Declares Second Quarter 2008 Distribution of $0.30 per Share and Reports Earnings for the Quarter Ended March 31, 2008

Tue, 06 May 2008 08:00:00 EDT

GREENWICH, CT--(Marketwire - May 6, 2008) - TICC Capital Corp. (NASDAQ: TICC) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a distribution of $0.30 per share for the second quarter of 2008.

The dividend is payable as follows:

--  Payable Date: June 30, 2008
--  Record Date: June 16, 2008

In addition, TICC announced today its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2008.

HIGHLIGHTS

Perfect Web Technologies Plans a Spin-Off of Its Willing Subsidiary

Tue, 06 May 2008 07:30:00 EDT

BOCA RATON, FL--(Marketwire - May 6, 2008) - Perfect Web Technologies, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: PWBI) announced today that it has received from its board of director approval to spin-off its wholly-owned subsidiary Willing Holding, Inc.

Willing Holding, Inc. is led by its Chairman and CEO Gideon D. Taylor, the former CEO and Chairman of Able Telecom Holding Corp., a telecommunications infrastructure company that Mr. Taylor founded and which later traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market (formally ABTE), grossing over $400,000,000.00 in revenues annually.

CH2M HILL Managed Services Completes IT Life Cycle Management Implementation for Stone & Youngberg

Tue, 06 May 2008 02:01:00 EDT

DENVER, CO--(Marketwire - May 6, 2008) - CH2M HILL Managed Services, a provider of full IT life cycle management for companies' network infrastructure and IT operations, has completed a major IT assessment and remote infrastructure management (RIM) implementation for Stone & Youngberg LLC, a financial services firm. Stone & Youngberg, founded in 1931, is one of the oldest private investment banks operating in the United States. The firm offers underwriting, advisory, and investment services to state and local governments, non-profit organizations, and institutional and private investor clients and underwrote $4.7 billion in municipal bond issues in 2007, according to Thomson Financial. With headquarters in San Francisco, Stone & Youngberg (www.syllc.com) has eight other offices across the United States. The IT implementation strategically positions CH2M HILL Managed Services to support Stone & Youngberg's mission-critical applicati

Prime City Announces Late Filing of Annual Financial Statements

Mon, 05 May 2008 18:44:00 EDT

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - May 5, 2008) - Prime City One Capital Corp. (TSX VENTURE:PMO) ("Prime City" or the "Corporation") provides this Notice of Default further to OSC Policy 57-603 advising that Prime City will not be filing its annual financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2007 ("Financial Statements") before the prescribed deadline of April 29, 2008. The Corporation has made an application as prescribed under the foregoing policy requesting that a Management Cease Trade Order be imposed in respect of this late filing, rather than an Issuer Cease Trade Order.

TSX Venture Exchange Closing Summary for May 5, 2008

Mon, 05 May 2008 16:52:00 EDT

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - May 5, 2008) - The following report is available on tsx.com at the following web page: http://www.tsx.com/en/news_events/media_kit.html Trading was very heavy on a volume of 164.3 million shares worth 109.8 million dollars. There were 387 advances, 434 declines and 532 issues unchanged. The S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index closed down 1.75 at 2493.76 /T/ Most Active Issues by Volume Volume Name Symbol Close Change

Royal Bank America Parent Co. Announces First Quarter Earnings of $1.04 Million

Mon, 05 May 2008 16:50:00 EDT

NARBERTH, PA--(Marketwire - May 5, 2008) - Royal Bancshares of Pennsylvania, Inc. (NASDAQ: RBPAA), parent company of Royal Bank America and Royal Asian Bank, announced results for the first quarter of 2008.

Net income for the three months ended March 31, 2008 was $1.04 million (after adding an additional $3.28 million pre-tax to our provision for loan losses for the quarter) or $0.08 basic and diluted earnings per share, compared to net income of $2.33 million, or $0.17 basic and diluted earnings per share, for the same period in 2007.

Bexil Corporation Announces First Quarter 2008 Financial Results

Mon, 05 May 2008 16:47:00 EDT

NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - May 5, 2008) - Bexil Corporation (PINKSHEETS: BXLC) today reported its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008.

Bexil recorded net income of $104,886 or $0.11 per share on a diluted basis for the three months ended March 31, 2008 compared to a net loss of $18,333 or $0.02 per share on a diluted basis for the three months ended March 31, 2007.

Our book value per share at March 31, 2008 (883,592 shares issued and outstanding) was $43.81, as compared to $42.87 at March 31, 2007. At March 31, 2008, we had positive working capital of $38,708,604, total assets of $38,951,276, no long term debt, and shareholders equity of $38,708,604. Our primary source of income since the sale of our fifty percent interest in York Insurance Services Group, Inc. ("York") in April 2006 has been from interest and dividends earned from U.S. Treasury securities and money market funds.

North Valley Bancorp to Present at D.A. Davidson Financial Services Conference

Mon, 05 May 2008 16:43:00 EDT

REDDING, CA--(Marketwire - May 5, 2008) - North Valley Bancorp (NASDAQ: NOVB), a bank holding company with $945 million in assets, today announced that Michael J. Cushman, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Kevin R. Watson, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will present at the 10th Annual D.A. Davidson & Co. Financial Services Conference in Seattle, WA.

The presentation will be held on Thursday, May 8, 2008 at 9:15 a.m. PDT. Investors may access a live webcast of the presentation at http://www.wsw.com/webcast/dadco12/novb/. Slides included in the presentation will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on a Form 8-K Current Report prior to the presentation. The presentation will be archived for 90 days at the above website.

Bexil Corporation Announces 2007 Financial Results

Mon, 05 May 2008 16:40:00 EDT

NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - May 5, 2008) - Bexil Corporation (PINKSHEETS: BXLC) today reported its financial results for the year ended December 31, 2007.

Bexil recorded net income of $257,795 or $0.28 per share on a diluted basis for the year ended December 31, 2007 compared to net income of $22,301,533 or $24.23 per share on a diluted basis for the year ended December 31, 2006.

Our primary source of income since the sale of our fifty percent interest in York Insurance Services Group, Inc. ("York") in April 2006 has been from interest and dividends earned from U.S. Treasury securities and money market funds. Interest and dividend income increased $170,000 for the year ended December 31, 2007 compared to the same period in 2007 due to higher average cash balances. Total expenses decreased $2,179,000 for the year ended December 31, 2007 compared to the same period in 2006. As a result of the York sale revenu

First Midwest Bancorp, Inc. Added to Dow Jones U.S. Select Dividend Index

Mon, 05 May 2008 16:06:00 EDT

ITASCA, IL--(Marketwire - May 5, 2008) - First Midwest Bancorp, Inc. ("First Midwest") (NASDAQ: FMBI), the holding company of First Midwest Bank, today announced the addition of First Midwest to the Dow Jones U.S. Select Dividend Index effective as of the open of trading on Tuesday, May 6, 2008.

"Inclusion of First Midwest in the Dow Jones U.S. Select Dividend Index is reflective of our consistent performance and longstanding philosophy of rewarding our stockholders with meaningful dividends," said John M. O'Meara, First Midwest Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "While many companies have reduced or suspended their dividends in these challenging economic times, First Midwest recently celebrated its 101st quarterly dividend payment since the formation of the company in 1983. We believe that's extremely attractive to long-term value investors."

S Split Corp. Declares Monthly Distribution

Mon, 05 May 2008 16:03:00 EDT

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - May 5, 2008) - S Split Corp. (the "Fund") (TSX:SBN.PR.A)(TSX:SBN), has declared its monthly distribution of $0.04375 on each of its Preferred Shares and $0.05870 on each of its Class A shares, payable May 30, 2008 to shareholders of record as of May 15, 2008. To the extent that any portion of the distributions are ordinary taxable dividends and not capital gains dividends, they will be eligible dividends. The Fund is a mutual fund corporation which invests in a portfolio of common shares of The Bank of Nova Scotia ("BNS Shares"). Investors in the Fund's Class A Shares will receive leveraged exposure to the performance of The Bank of Nova Scotia, including increases or decreases in the value of BNS Shares and increases or decreases in the dividends paid on BNS Shares. Investors in the Fund's Preferred Shares will receive monthly distributions on a fixed, cumulative and preferential basis.

Bonaire Licenses REVPORT(TM) Revenue Management and Accounts Receivable Suite to Dwight Asset Management Company

Mon, 05 May 2008 15:36:00 EDT

BOSTON, MA--(Marketwire - May 5, 2008) - Bonaire Software Solutions, a leading provider of financial services software solutions to investment managers, mutual funds, wealth managers, broker dealers and RIAs, announced that its REVPORT Revenue Management and Fee Billing application has been selected by Dwight Asset Management Company Headquartered in Burlington, VT.

REVPORT software automates and calculates fees for the fee billing and invoice process. Bonaire's clients are able to calculate any type of fee for revenue streams, as well as fees and disbursements associated with accounts and portfolios. REVPORT takes in a data feed from the client's recordkeeping platform, undertakes complex rules-based calculations and then posts the fees to the general ledger, while automatically generating invoices.

APS Financial Corporation Issues Research Brief on Claire's Stores, Inc. High Yield Notes

Mon, 05 May 2008 13:22:00 EDT

AUSTIN, TX--(Marketwire - May 5, 2008) - APS Financial has issued a research brief on Claire's Stores, Inc. High Yield Notes (bond symbol: CLAIRE). The Company is covered by Senior Vice President & Director of High Yield Research, Joel D. Luton. For more information and a copy of the research brief, please contact High Yield Associate Analyst Debbie Pringle, CFA at dpringle@aps-financial.com or toll free at (800) 248-0620.

APS Financial Corporation (APSF) is a securities, research and investment banking firm, offering its clients a wide range of services including trading of debt and equity securities, high-yield and distressed research, and a full suite of investment banking, corporate finance and advisory capabilities. Established in 1981, our staff includes experienced bankers, analysts, traders and portfolio managers who are knowledgeable in all areas of the capital markets. We conduct our own proprietary research and

C.A. Bancorp Inc. (TSX:BKP) First-Quarter Results Conference Call

Mon, 05 May 2008 10:11:00 EDT

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - May 5, 2008) - C.A. Bancorp Inc. ("C.A. Bancorp") (TSX:BKP) plans to file its 2008 first-quarter financial results on May 7, 2008. A conference call has been scheduled for Thursday, May 8, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. EST to discuss the 2008 first-quarter financial results and provide an update on current business activities. C.A. Bancorp's 2008 first quarter Management's Discussion and Analysis and Financial Statements will be available on its website at www.cabancorp.com and on SEDAR at www.sedar.com prior to the call.

First Marblehead Streamlines Operations; Reduces Operating Expenses

Mon, 05 May 2008 10:05:00 EDT

BOSTON, MA--(Marketwire - May 5, 2008) - The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD) today announced steps it is taking to reposition itself in a volatile student loan market, including a reduction in operating expenses and a streamlining of operations.

"We believe that the private student loan market will continue to fill a vital niche in helping students achieve their education dreams," said First Marblehead CEO and President Jack Kopnisky. "The cost of college is rising, federal aid is not keeping pace, families of college-eligible students are saving less, and more students than ever are going to college. Our model going forward will leverage our marketing coordination services, processing, and capital markets expertise to facilitate our planned transition into a diversified education finance products and services company to serve students and their families. Today, we are making the difficult operational decisio

Sun Healthcare Group, Inc. to Present at the Bank of America 2008 Healthcare Conference

Mon, 05 May 2008 10:00:00 EDT

IRVINE, CA--(Marketwire - May 5, 2008) - Sun Healthcare Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: SUNH) today announced that L. Bryan Shaul, the company's chief financial officer, and Michael Montevideo, vice president and treasurer, will present at the Bank of America 2008 Healthcare Conference on May 15 at 10:30 a.m. Pacific/1:30 p.m. Eastern. The conference is being held at the Four Seasons Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada.

A live audio web cast of the presentation will be available on May 15, 2008, at www.sunh.com on the site's investor information page. In addition to a live webcast, a replay of that webcast will be available starting three hours after the conclusion of the presentation through Friday, May 30, 2008, at the same web address.

MEDIA ADVISORY: Update From Top Treasury Official on Sovereign Wealth Funds

Mon, 05 May 2008 09:52:00 EDT

NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - May 5, 2008) -

WHAT:  Briefing: "Sovereign Investment: An Update on Global Best Practices"

WHO:   Robert M. Kimmitt, deputy secretary of the Treasury
       H. Rodgin Cohen, chairman, Sullivan & Cromwell
       Peter M. Robinson, president, United States Council for
       International Business

WHEN:  Thursday, May 8, 2008
       1:15 - 2:30 p.m.

WHERE: Sullivan & Cromwell
       125 Broad Street
       New York, N.Y.

MEDIA: RSVP STRONGLY ENCOURAGED BY 5 P.M., WEDNESDAY, MAY 7
       A limited number of interview requests may be accommodated
       Contact: Jonathan Huneke, United States Council for
       International Business
       +1 212-703-5043 (office), +1 917 420-0039 (mobile),
       jhuneke@uscib.org

Gemini Fund Services, LLC Enhances Northern Lights Fund Trust

Mon, 05 May 2008 09:46:00 EDT

Advisory Council Provides Support for Advisors and Increased Distribution Opportunities

La Banque Nationale remet 15 000 $ � la Fondation Ressources-Jeunesse

Mon, 05 May 2008 09:36:00 EDT

MONTREAL, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - 5 mai 2008) - La Banque Nationale (TSX:NA) est heureuse de remettre un don de 15 000 $ � la Fondation Ressources-Jeunesse, un organisme sans but lucratif d�di� � l'int�gration des jeunes adultes du Grand Montr�al au march� du travail de fa�on durable. Le don de la Banque sera affect� au projet Emploi 360 degr�s de la Fondation qui vise � offrir une m�thode et un soutien professionnel � des jeunes immigrants de 18 � 35 ans, dipl�m�s et sans-emploi, afin de favoriser leur employabilit� et la gestion de leur carri�re.

National Bank Gives $15,000 to the Fondation Ressources-Jeunesse

Mon, 05 May 2008 09:35:00 EDT

MONTREAL, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - May 5, 2008) - National Bank (TSX:NA) is pleased to donate $15,000 to Fondation Ressources-Jeunesse, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping young adults in Greater Montreal enter the workforce and find long-term employment. The Bank's donation will go the organization's Emploi 360 degrees project, which takes a professional job-search approach to supporting young immigrants aged 18 to 35 who have a diploma but no job and helps them become more employable and manage their career.

Merchant Cash Advance Info Blog Launched by AdvanceMe

Mon, 05 May 2008 09:00:00 EDT

Leading Provider of Merchant Cash Advances Keeps Small Business Owners Informed

CNH Capital Expands Into Puerto Rico

Mon, 05 May 2008 09:00:00 EDT

RACINE, WI--(Marketwire - May 5, 2008) - As part of a strategic growth initiative aimed at developing new markets for its products and services, CNH Capital, the financial services business of agricultural and construction equipment maker CNH Global N.V., today announced that it is now serving equipment dealerships and their customers in Puerto Rico.

The company's equipment financing products will be sold through the agricultural and construction equipment dealerships that represent the CNH family of brands in Puerto Rico, including New Holland, New Holland Construction and Case Construction.

Synapses Launches Total Benefit Statement Service for Financial Advisors

Mon, 05 May 2008 08:00:00 EDT

Synapses' New Total Benefit Statement Arms Financial Advisors With a Unique Tool That Clearly Illustrates the Full Benefit of Employment

Element 21 Golf CEO Interview With CEOcast on $4.24 Million Scandium Shaft Distribution and Carrot Stix Fishing Rods Production Increase

Mon, 05 May 2008 07:37:00 EDT

TORONTO--(Marketwire - May 5, 2008) - Element 21 Golf Company (OTCBB: ETGF) (FRANKFURT: BJQ) the manufacturer of advanced Scandium Alloy golf and fishing equipment, announced today that an interview will be held with the Company's president and chief executive officer, Dr. Nataliya Hearn. The interview may be heard today, May 5th, at 1pm AM EDT on the web at www.CEOcast.com.

SEK: High borrowing and lending volumes for SEK in the first quarter

Mon, 05 May 2008 06:03:00 EDT

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN--(Marketwire - May 5, 2008) -

Despite the continued turmoil and liquidity squeeze in the global capital market, SEK delivered stable earnings for the first quarter due to high business volumes. Also SEK's borrowing remains active.

  * Core earnings for the first quarter were Skr 133.3 million
    (144.2)
  * Operating profit (IFRS) was Skr 161.6 million (160.5)
  * The volume of new customer financing solutions was Skr 17.2
    billion (13.5)
  * Increase in the volume of export credits and lending to the
    financial sector
  * Successful borrowing totalling Skr 29.0 billion (34.2)

SCOR rolls-out Hub structure in Cologne

Mon, 05 May 2008 01:00:00 EDT

PARIS--(Marketwire - May 5, 2008) - Press Release

5 May 2008

For further information, please contact:

Beat Werder +33 (0)1 46 98 71 39

Chief Communications Officer

Marco Circelli +33 (0)1 46 98 72 17

Head of Investor Relations

SCOR rolls-out Hub structure in Cologne

SCOR is now structured around six "Hubs": Paris, Zurich, Cologne and London for Europe, Singapore for Asia and New York for the Americas. The Group's decision to opt for a "Hub" company structure follows the successful consolidation of Revios and Converium. It takes full advantage of the strengths of the Group network.

TSX Venture Exchange: Cease Trade Order, Bighorn Petroleum Ltd.

Fri, 02 May 2008 19:08:00 EDT

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - May 2, 2008) - /T/ BULLETIN TYPE: Cease Trade Order BULLETIN DATE: May 2, 2008 TSX Venture Tier 2 Company A Cease Trade Order has been issued by the British Columbia Securities Commission on May 2, 2008, against the following Company for failing to file the document indicated within the required time period: Period Ending Symbol Company Failure to File (Y/M/D) (

Funds Managed by Pendragon Capital LLP Sell Securities of Crew Gold Corporation

Fri, 02 May 2008 17:59:00 EDT

LONDON, ENGLAND--(Marketwire - May 2, 2008) - Pendragon Capital LLP ("Pendragon") announces that on April 1, 2008, funds managed by Pendragon sold 1,750,000 common shares in the capital of Crew Gold Corporation ("Crew") through the facilities of the Toronto Stock Exchange resulting in securities owned by the funds representing approximately 12.24% of Crew's issued and outstanding common shares assuming the conversion of only the debentures owned by the funds managed by Pendragon. As a result of this sale and other transactions carried out over the course of the month, as at April 30, 2008, funds managed by Pendragon own 15,230,417 common shares in the capital of Crew, and bonds convertible into 46,045,454 common shares of Crew. Assuming the conversion of only the debentures owned by the funds managed by Pendragon, the securities owned by the funds represent approximately 12.00% of Crew Gold's issued and outstanding shares.

TSX Venture Exchange Closing Summary for May 2, 2008

Fri, 02 May 2008 17:05:00 EDT

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - May 2, 2008) - The following report is available on tsx.com at the following web page: http://www.tsx.com/en/news_events/media_kit.html Trading was very heavy on a volume of 199.8 million shares worth 117.7 million dollars. There were 454 advances, 346 declines and 554 issues unchanged. The S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index closed up 31.60 at 2495.51 /T/ Most Active Issues by Volume Volume Name Symbol Close Change

Prime City One Capital Corp. Update on Earlier Share Transfer Announcements

Fri, 02 May 2008 14:13:00 EDT

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - May 2, 2008) - Prime City One Capital Corp. (the "Corporation" or "Prime City One") (TSX VENTURE:PMO), announces that a private corporation that is owned and controlled by Mr. Frank Bellotti, Vice President of the Corporation, has completed the previously announced transfer of an aggregate of 7,000,000 common shares in the capital of the Corporation ("Common Shares") to Mr. Robert Carbonaro of Toronto, Ontario, who serves as Vice President, Corporate Finance of the Corporation. After giving effect to this transfer, Mr. Carbonaro now owns or controls an aggregate of 7,000,000 Common Shares, which represents approximately 11% of the issued and outstanding Common Shares (non-diluted). The foregoing transfer was completed pursuant to a private agreement and 6,650,000 of the Common Shares that are the subject of this transfer remain subject to an escrow agreement dated January 1, 2007 that was entered into between the Corporation and certain of its principal

Ontario Commercial Investments Inc.: Business Buyers and Sellers Get New Show

Fri, 02 May 2008 13:55:00 EDT

Long left out of mainstream Financial Investment shows, and not well serviced by traditional Franchise and Business Opportunity events, members of the commercial investments sector will now have their own venue.

Resource America, Inc. Authorizes Payment of Quarterly Cash Dividend

Fri, 02 May 2008 12:22:00 EDT

PHILADELPHIA, PA--(Marketwire - May 2, 2008) - Resource America, Inc. (NASDAQ: REXI) (the "Company") announces that its Board of Directors has authorized the payment of a cash dividend on May 30, 2008 in the amount of $0.07 per share of the Company's common stock to all holders of record at the close of business on May 16, 2008. The Company has issued a cash dividend for fifty-two consecutive quarters.

Resource America, Inc. is a specialized asset management company that uses industry specific expertise to generate and administer investment opportunities for its own account and for outside investors in the commercial finance, real estate and financial fund management sectors. For more information please visit our website at www.resourceamerica.com or contact Marketing and Investor Relations at pkamdar@resourceamerica.com.

TSX Venture Exchange: Cease Trade Order, Redex Inc.

Fri, 02 May 2008 11:40:00 EDT

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - May 2, 2008) - /T/ BULLETIN TYPE: Cease Trade Order BULLETIN DATE: May 2, 2008 TSX Venture Tier 2 Company A Cease Trade Order has been issued by the Autorite des marches financiers on May 2, 2008, against the following Company for failing to file the document indicated within the required time period: Symbol Company Failure to File Period Ending (Y/M/D) ("RDX") Redex Inc. Annual Financial Statements 07/12/31