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South Florida Businessmen Robert Rico

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:01:00 EST

MIAMI, FL--(Marketwire - November 7, 2009) - Robert Rico is chairman of the board of directors of Expert Group Inc. as well as the chairman of Expert Financing & Investments Inc. a company he co-founded in 2005.

Expert Financing has been originating conventional and government loans since its inception. The company started as a retail firm providing millions of dollars in real estate loans to all types of borrowers including domestic and foreign nationals for all kinds of properties including condominiums, single family residences, town houses, commercial buildings like hotels, strip mall, gas station, restaurants, warehouses, industrial facilities and day care to name a few. Expert has also assisted in loans for luxurious projects like the Icon Brickell, Aventura Marina, Williams Island, the Continuum in South Beach, Aqualina and The Trump in Sunny Isles Beach.

Multi-Family Office Model Grows With Investors' Needs

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:51:00 EST

CHICAGO, IL--(Marketwire - November 6, 2009) - As an investor's wealth grows, so grows the complexity of their assets and their need for comprehensive advice across a broad spectrum.

More are seeking the multi-family office model of wealth management -- a client-focused approach that takes into account all assets, interests and idiosyncrasies. MFOs manage business, finance and life for clients with a wealth advisor at the center of a cadre of trusted advisors.

The MFO model oversees not only cash, stocks, and bonds, but illiquid investments such as property, businesses, alternative investments like art or classic cars, and every financial consideration.

49 North Group Announces Launch of New Flow-Through Offering and Proposed Roll-Over Transaction

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:30:00 EST

SASKATOON, SASKATCHEWAN--(Marketwire - Nov. 6, 2009) -

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49 North 2009 Resource Flow-Through Limited Partnership (the "2009 Fund") is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agency agreement and has filed its final prospectus with the securities regulatory authorities in each of the provinces and territories of Canada, with the exception of Quebec, in connection with the initial public offering of up to 1,000,000 limited partnership units of the 2009 Fund at a price of $10 per unit, for gross proceeds of up to $10,000,000. The initial closing is scheduled for mid-November.

Large Preferred Stockholder of Newcastle Investment Corp. Calls Proposed Preferred Stock Offer Inadequate and Unfair

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:03:00 EST

NASHVILLE, TN--(Marketwire - November 6, 2009) - Southern Strategic Partners, L.P. ("SSP"), a significant preferred stockholder of Newcastle Investment Corp. ("Newcastle") (NYSE: NCT) (NYSE: NCT.PrB) (NYSE: NCT.PrC) (NYSE: NCT.PrD), today announced it believes Newcastle's proposed tender offer and amendments to the rights of Newcastle's preferred stock are inadequate and unfair. SSP principal Hugh Entrekin said that SSP does not at this time plan to vote for the amendment or to tender its shares. Mr. Entrekin commented, "While we could be supportive of a restructuring of Newcastle, we cannot support the current proposal because it fails to recognize the preferred stock's priority position in the capital structure and does not of

Criterion Investments Inc.: Press Release

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:00:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 6, 2009) - Criterion Investments Inc., the manager and trustee of Criterion U.S. Buyback Fund (the "Trust") announces that the process for winding up the Trust has been changed. Unitholders are permitted to redeem their units anytime between now and the termination date which is expected to be December 29, 2009. Any redemption requests during that time may be subject to a redemption charge or fee if initially purchased on a deferred sales charge or low load basis. However, unitholders of record as of the date of termination of the Trust will receive their proportionate share of all property and assets of the Trust and any redemption fee or charge that would normally be associated with a redemption will be waived and absorbed by Criterion.

First California Appoints Renowned Economist to Board of Directors

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:34:00 EST

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA--(Marketwire - November 6, 2009) - First California Financial Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: FCAL) today announced the appointment of Sung Won Sohn, Ph.D., to its board of directors, effective immediately. This appointment fills a vacancy at the holding company and returns the membership to ten directors.

Dr. Sohn is widely recognized for his past role as Executive Vice President and Chief Economic Officer for Wells Fargo Banks. He has received many honors for the accuracy of his economic forecasting. In 2006, The Wall Street Journal noted Dr. Sohn as the "most accurate economist in the United States." In 2002, he was named to Time Magazine's Board of Economists, and in 2001, Bloomberg News identified him as "one of the five most accurate forecasters." Dr. Sohn served as a senior economist on the President's Council of Economic Advisors during the Nixon administration, where he was responsible for e

Pinetree Capital Ltd. Acquires Securities of Outlook Resources Ltd.

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:12:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 6, 2009) - Pinetree Capital Ltd. (TSX:PNP), announces that on November 3, 2009, it acquired ownership of 7,500,000 common shares ("Common Shares") and 7,500,000 common share purchase warrants (the "Warrants") of Outlook Resources Ltd. ("Outlook").�Each Warrant entitles the holder thereof to acquire one additional common share at a price of $0.05 until October 30, 2010 and at a price of $0.10 from October 30, 2010 until October 30, 2011.�In the event that the Warrants are fully exercised, these holdings represent approximately 8.6% of the total issued and outstanding common shares of Outlook as of November 3, 2009, calculated on a partially diluted basis assuming the exercise of the Warrants only.�As a result of this transaction, Pinetree and its joint actors collectively held, as at November 3, 2009, an aggregate of 17,500,000 common shares of Outlook, including the Common Sh

Pinetree Capital Ltd. Acquires Securities of Bolero Resources Corp.

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:07:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 6, 2009) - Pinetree Capital Ltd. (TSX:PNP), announces that on October 29, 2009, it acquired ownership of 1,000,000 common shares ("Common Shares") and 1,000,000 common share purchase warrants (the "Warrants") of Bolero Resources Corp. ("Bolero"). Each Warrant entitles the holder thereof to acquire one additional common share at a price of $0.30 until October 28, 2011. In the event that the Warrants are fully exercised, these holdings represent approximately 12.1% of the total issued and outstanding common shares of Bolero as of October 29, 2009, calculated on a partially diluted basis assuming the exercise of the Warrants only. As a result of this transaction, Pinetree and its joint actors collectively held, as at October 29, 2009, an aggregate of 1,765,500 common shares of Bolero, including the Common Shares and rights to acquire an additional 1,050,000 common shares of Bolero upon exercise of certain convertible securities (the "Convertible Securi

Senvest Capital inc. annonce ses r�sultats pour son trimestre termin� le 30 septembre 2009

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:06:00 EST

MONTREAL, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - 6 nov. 2009) - Senvest Capital Inc. (TSX:SEC) a annonc� aujourd'hui un b�n�fice net de 112 947 091 $ ou 40,38 $ par action, pour les trois mois termin�s le 30 septembre 2009. Pour la p�riode correspondante de 2008, elle avait inscrit une perte nette de 18 362 961 $ ou 7 00 $ par action. Pour les neuf mois termin�s le 30 septembre 2009, le b�n�fice net �tait de 163 469 658 $ ou 59,18 $ par action comparativement � une perte nette de 15 388 837 $ ou 5,85 $ par action l'ann�e pr�c�dente.

Senvest Capital Reports Results for the Third Quarter Ended September 30, 2009

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:05:00 EST

MONTREAL, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - Nov. 6, 2009) - Senvest Capital Inc. (TSX:SEC) today reported net earnings of $112,947,091or $40.38 per share for the three months ended September 30, 2009. This compares to a net loss of $18,362,961 or $7.00 per share for the same period in 2008. For the nine months ended September 30, 2009, net earnings were $163,469,658 or $59.18 per share compared to a net loss of $15,338,837 or $5.85 per share the prior year. /T/ CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF EARNINGS -

TSX Venture Exchange Closing Summary for November 6, 2009

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:01:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 6, 2009) - 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 319.3 million shares worth 114.1 million dollars. There were 382 advances, 326 declines and 585 issues unchanged. The S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index closed up 9.07 at 1340.62 /T/ Most Active Issues by Volume Volume Name Symbol Close Change

Pinetree Capital Ltd. Acquires Securities of Madison Minerals Inc.

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:51:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 6, 2009) - Pinetree Capital Ltd. (TSX:PNP), announces that on November 2, 2009, it acquired ownership of 1,000,000 common shares ("Common Shares") of Madison Minerals Inc. ("Madison") and 500,000 common share purchase warrants (the "Warrants"). Each Warrant entitles the holder to purchase one additional common share at a price of $0.25 per share until October 29, 2010. In the event that the Warrants are fully exercised, these holdings represent approximately 4.0% of the total issued and outstanding common shares of Madison as of November 2, 2009, calculated on a partially diluted basis assuming the exercise of the Warrants only. As a result of this transaction, Pinetree held, as at November 2, 2009, an aggregate of 3,950,000 common shares of Madison, including the Common Shares and rights to acquire an additional 500,000 common shares of Madison upon the exercise of convertible securities, including the Warrants (collectively, the "Convertible Secur

Rainier Pacific Financial Group, Inc. Receives Nasdaq Notice of Non-Compliance With Minimum Bid Price Requirement

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:45:00 EST

TACOMA, WA--(Marketwire - November 6, 2009) - On November 5, 2009, Rainier Pacific Financial Group, Inc. (the "Company") (NASDAQ: RPFG) received notice from the Nasdaq Stock Market stating that the minimum bid price of the Company's common stock was below $1.00 per share for 30 consecutive business days and that the Company was therefore not in compliance with Marketplace Rule 5450(a)(1).

The notification letter states that the Company has until May 5, 2010 to regain compliance with the minimum closing bid price requirement. To regain compliance, the closing bid price of the Company's common stock must meet or exceed $1.00 per share for at least ten consecutive business days. Nasdaq may, in its discretion, require the Company's common stock to maintain a bid price of at least $1.00 per share for a period in excess of ten consecutive business days, but generally no more than 20 consecutive days, before determining

Axis Investment Fund Inc. Suspends Redemptions and Subscriptions

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:38:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 6, 2009) - Axis Investment Fund Inc. (the "Fund") announced today that it has halted redemptions and subscriptions of shares of the Fund while its board of directors (the "Board of Directors") explores strategic options to maximize returns for all of the Fund's shareholders. This decision follows careful consideration by the Board of Directors regarding the best interests of all of the Fund's shareholders, the Fund's current asset size and liquidity situation, the present market conditions, the Fund's inability to make adequate follow-on investments in its venture investments and the anticipated requests for redemptions by holders of the Fund's Class A shares. The Independent Review Committee of the Fund has determined that the decision to halt redemptions and subscriptions of the shares of the Fund achieves a fair and reasonable result for the Fund.

Bexil Corporation Announces Third Quarter 2009 Financial Results

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:34:00 EST

NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - November 6, 2009) - Bexil Corporation (PINKSHEETS: BXLC) today reported its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2009.

Bexil recorded a net loss of $146,633 or $0.15 per share for the three months ended September 30, 2009 compared to net income of $72,836 or $0.08 per share on a diluted basis for the three months ended September 30, 2008. For the nine months ended September 30, 2009, Bexil recorded a net loss of $438,183 or $0.46 per share compared to net income of $295,572 or $0.32 per share on a diluted basis for the nine months ended September 30, 2008.

IIROC: Resume, ARGEX SILVER CAPITAL INC., ROSS RIVER MINERALS INC.

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:31:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 6, 2009) - The following issue(s) will resume trading on the TSXV: /T/ Company: ARGEX SILVER CAPITAL INC., formerly Argex Silver Capital Inc. TSXV Symbol: RGX, Formerly RGX.P Resumption Time: November 9, 2009 - 9:30AM EDT Company: ROSS RIVER MINERALS INC. TSXV Symbol: RRM Resumption Time: November 9, 2009 - 9:30AM EDT /T/

Itibiti Inc. Press Release

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:30:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 6, 2009) - Itibiti Inc. confirms that on June 22, 2009 it acquired ownership of 8,000,000 units of Intertainment Media Inc. The units were acquired at a deemed price of $0.10 per unit pursuant to the sale by Itibiti Inc. of certain software assets to Intertainment Media Inc.'s subsidiary, Itibiti Systems Inc. Each unit is comprised of one common share and one common share purchase warrant of Intertainment Media Inc., each such warrant exercisable, for a two year period, to purchase one common share of Intertainment Media Inc. at $0.10 per share. Following the acquisition Itibiti Inc. held 8,000,000 common shares, comprising approximately 9.3% of the outstanding common shares of Intertainment Media Inc., and 8,000,000 warrants. Itibiti Inc. acquired the units for investment purposes and had, and continues to have, no intention of acquiring any additional securities of Intertainment Media Inc. except pursuant to the exercise of the warrants.

TSX Venture Exchange Daily Bulletins for November 6, 2009

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:29:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 6, 2009) - /T/ TSX VENTURE COMPANIES BULLETIN TYPE: Cease Trade Order BULLETIN DATE: November 6, 2009 TSX Venture Tier 2 Companies A Cease Trade Order has been issued by the British Columbia Securities Commission on November 5, 2009, against the following Companies for failing to file the documents indicated within the required time period: Period Ending Symbol Company Failure to File (Y/M/D) (

Oil Sands and Energy Mega-Projects Trust (TSX:OSM.UN) Provides Details Regarding 2009 Annual Redemption

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:29:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 6, 2009) - Sentry Select Capital Inc. ("Sentry Select") announces that unitholders of Oil Sands and Energy Mega-Projects Trust (the "Trust") (TSX:OSM.UN) who redeemed their units of the Trust effective October 30, 2009, will receive the redemption amount determined in accordance with clause (ii) of the definition of Net Realized Proceeds per Unit set out in the Trust's Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust, as Sentry Select determined that it was not practicable to make the dispositions described in clause (i) of that definition. As a result, unitholders who tendered units during the Notice Period will receive the Redeeming Percentage of the Net Asset Value on the applicable Redemption Date, less brokerage fees, commissions and all other transaction costs that the Manager believes would have resulted from a disposition of the Redeeming Percentage of the portfolio.

One Liberty Properties, Inc. Announces Results of Operations for the Quarter and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:10:00 EST

GREAT NECK, NY--(Marketwire - November 6, 2009) - One Liberty Properties, Inc. (NYSE: OLP) today announced that for the three months ended September 30, 2009, it had total revenues of $9,591,000 and net income of $3,440,000, or $.31 per share. For the three months ended September 30, 2008, One Liberty had total revenues of $8,746,000 and net income of $2,468,000, or $.22 per share. The weighted average number of common shares outstanding is 11,174,000 and 11,329,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2009 and September 30, 2008, respectively.

NetApp to Participate in the Goldman Sachs Data Center Techtonics Conference on November 11, 2009

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:04:00 EST

SUNNYVALE, CA--(Marketwire - November 6, 2009) - NetApp (NASDAQ: NTAP), a leader in advanced networked storage solutions, today announced that Tim Russell, VP and GM, Cloud Solutions and Core Products, will participate in a panel discussion at the Goldman Sachs Data Center Techtonics Conference in New York on Wednesday, November 11, 2009, at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time.

A live audio Webcast of the presentation will be available at http://investors.netapp.com. The audio Webcast archive of the event will be available until noon Pacific Time on November 18, 2009.

Fox Business News Anchor to Host M&A Advisor's Awards Gala

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:55:00 EST

NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - November 6, 2009) - Dagen McDowell, anchor from Fox Business Network, will emcee the "networking event of the year" for the Mergers & Acquisitions industry. The M&A Advisor's 8th Annual M&A Awards Gala, which takes place in New York City on December 14, 2009, will honor the top deal-making performers throughout the industry in a wide range of categories.

"We are thrilled to have Dagen McDowell emcee the evening," said Roger Aguinaldo, CEO, The M&A Advisor. "Her personality and background will certainly add to the great atmosphere we are anticipating for the evening."

Michael J. Wyman Resigns as Chairman of the Board of Directors of FNB Bancorp and Its Subsidiary, First National Bank of Northern California

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:44:00 EST

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA--(Marketwire - November 6, 2009) - FNB Bancorp (OTCBB: FNBG), parent company of First National Bank of Northern California, announced today the resignation of Mr. Michael J. Wyman from the Board of Directors of FNB Bancorp and First National Bank of Northern California (including subcommittees of the Board of Directors), effective December 31, 2009.

In his letter of resignation, Mr. Wyman stated, "It is with sadness and regrets that I tender my resignation from our fine Board, effective December 31, 2009. As you are all aware, this has been a forty five year labor of love, less an 18 month hiatus, and I have treasured every one of them. Unfortunately, age and health matters have become an issue and it's time to attend to other matters. I am and always will be available to assist and or counsel on any issue that may arise."

Strategic Direction Decided: USA Bank Seeking Partner

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:15:00 EST

PORT CHESTER, NY--(Marketwire - November 6, 2009) - USA Bank (OTCBB: USBK) announced today that it has completed the previously announced review of its financial position and strategic options, which included an assessment of current economic conditions and their continuing impact on the Bank's commercial real estate and construction loan portfolio.

Based on this review, the Bank has concluded that its loan portfolio has continuing exposure to the above referenced markets, which will be reflected in an addition to loan loss reserves when the Bank reports its third quarter 2009 financial results in November.

ZEOX Announces Highlights of Inaugural Investor Conference Call

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:35:00 EST

WILTON, CONNECTICUT--(Marketwire - Nov. 6, 2009) - ZEOX Corporation (the "Company" or "ZEOX") (TSX VENTURE:ZOX)(FRANKFURT:ZED), hosted its Inaugural Investor Conference Call yesterday. Garold R. Spindler, Chairman & CEO said "I am pleased to be able to inform shareholders and the investment community of the encouraging developments occurring at ZEOX Corporation. Management has taken many substantive steps with positive results". The following were highlights from the call:

Bark Group Inc. Has Experienced Increased Trading on the OTC Bulletin Board With the Symbol "BKPG"

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:32:00 EST

COPENHAGEN, DENMARK--(Marketwire - November 6, 2009) - Bark Group Inc. (OTCBB: BKPG), a multi-national European company delivering cutting-edge advertising and marketing campaigns to leading European businesses, announced today it has seen increased trading during the month of October based of the efforts of its investor relations firm Consulting for Strategic Growth 1 (CFSG1), New York. CFSG is an integrated investor relations firm specializing in small-cap and emerging growth public companies.

IIROC: Halt, Canadian Phoenix Res

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:41:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 6, 2009) - The following issue(s) have been halted on the TSXV today: /T/ Company/Compagnie: Canadian Phoenix Res TSXV Symbol/Symbole: CPH Reason/Motif: Company request pending news Halt Time/Heure de l'Arret: 12:30 ET /T/

IIROC: Resumption, Fortune Minerals Ltd

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:51:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 6, 2009) - /T/ Company: Fortune Minerals Ltd. TSX Symbol: FT Resumption: 11:45am /T/

IIROC: Halt, Summus Capital Corp.

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:44:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 6, 2009) - The following issue(s) have been halted on the TSXV today: /T/ Company / Compagnie: Summus Capital Corp. TSXV Symbol / Symbole: SS.P Reason / Motif: Company request pending news Halt Time / Heure de l'Arret: 11:30 ET /T/

Stone & Co. Limited Announces Changes to Its Mutual Funds

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:27:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 6, 2009) - Stone & Co. Limited ("Stone & Co.") today announced changes to certain mutual funds it manages. Effective on or about December 4, 2009, all issued Series A units, Series B units and Series C units of Stone & Co. Flagship Growth & Income Fund Canada ("Growth & Income Fund") will be re-designated as Series T8A units, Series T8B units and Series T8C units of Growth & Income Fund, respectively. With a "re-designation", the particular series of units of Growth & Income Fund that the investor holds at the time is changed so that the investor's holding is of a different series of units of Growth & Income Fund. The re-designation is automatic and such re-designated units will continue to be subject to any redemption charges which may apply to the original units of Series B and Series C units. The fees, rights and privileges, other than the distribution policy, associated with Series T8A, T8B and T8C units are the same as Series A, B and C unit

ADC & HAS faz parceria com a OMERS Strategic Investments

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:20:00 EST

Principal fundo de pens�o canadense torna-se parceiro de longo prazo da ADC & HAS Airports

ADC & HAS se asocia con OMERS Strategic Investments

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:17:00 EST

Principal fondo de pensiones canadiense se convierte en socio a largo plazo de ADC & HAS Airports

Preferred Stockholder of Newcastle Investment Corp. Calls Proposed Preferred Stock Amendments and Redemption Offer Inadequate

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:00:00 EST

BOSTON, MA--(Marketwire - November 6, 2009) - Costa Brava Partnership III L.P. ("Costa Brava"), a preferred stockholder of Newcastle Investment Corp. ("Newcastle") (NYSE: NCT) (NYSE: NCT.PrB) (NYSE: NCT.PrC) (NYSE: NCT.PrD), objects to Newcastle's proposed amendments to the rights of Newcastle's preferred stock and the offered redemption and does not at this time plan to vote for the amendment or to tender its shares. In making this announcement, Costa Brava first stresses that Costa Brava believes in the future of Newcastle.

Brompton VIP Income Fund Renews Normal Course Issuer Bid

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:45:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 6, 2009) - Brompton VIP Income Fund (TSX:VIP.UN) has renewed its normal course issuer bid to purchase up to 4,090,900 units of the Fund representing approximately 10% of the public float of 40,909,522 units. The Fund may purchase up to 819,544 units in any 30 day period which is 2% of the 40,977,187 issued and outstanding units at November 2, 2009. As of November 2, 2009, the Fund had purchased 431,100 units under its current bid at an average price of $6.80 per unit.

IIROC: Halt; Fortune Minerals Ltd.

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:45:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 6, 2009) - /T/ Company Fortune Minerals Ltd. TSX Symbol FT Reason Pending News Halt Time (ET) 10:30am /T/

Brompton Advantaged Oil & Gas Income Fund Files Final Prospectus on Warrants Offering

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:41:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 6, 2009) - Brompton Advantaged Oil & Gas Income Fund (TSX:AOG.UN) is pleased to announce that it has filed a final prospectus for an offering of warrants to unitholders of the Fund. Each unitholder of record on November 16, 2009 will receive one-half of a warrant for each unit held. One warrant will entitle the holder to purchase a unit upon payment of the subscription price. The subscription price will be $4.79, which is equal to the sum of the most recently calculated NAV per unit prior to the date of filing the final prospectus and the estimated per unit fees and expenses of the offering. Warrants may be exercised on or before April 15, 2010, the expiry date. The Fund has applied to list the warrants (under the ticker symbol AOG.WT.A) and the units issuable on the exercise thereof on the TSX. Warrants will be distributed to client accounts on a best-efforts basis after the November 16 record date.

Global Uranium Fund Inc. Announces Warrants Offering

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:38:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 6, 2009) - Global Uranium Fund Inc.�(TSX:GUR)�is pleased to announce that it has filed a preliminary prospectus relating to an offering of warrants to equity shareholders of the Company.�Each shareholder will receive one Class C warrant for each equity share held on a record date which will be set upon filing of the final prospectus.�

One warrant will entitle the holder to purchase an equity share upon payment of the subscription price, which will be determined as the lesser of: (i) $2.84 (which is the sum of (a) the most recently calculated NAV per Equity Share prior to the date hereof and (b) the estimated per Equity Share fees and expenses of the offering), and (ii) the most recently calculated NAV per Equity Share prior to the date of filing the final prospectus plus the estimated per Equity Share fees and expenses of the offering.&nb

Brompton Advantaged VIP Income Fund Files Final Prospectus on Warrants Offering

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:36:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 6, 2009) - Brompton Advantaged VIP Income Fund (TSX:AV.UN) is pleased to announce that it has filed a final prospectus for an offering of warrants to unitholders of the Fund. Each unitholder of record on November 16, 2009 will receive one-third of a warrant for each unit held. One warrant will entitle the holder to purchase a unit upon payment of the subscription price. The subscription price will be $9.08, which is equal to the sum of the most recently calculated NAV per unit prior to the date of filing the final prospectus and the estimated per unit fees and expenses of the offering. Warrants may be exercised on or before April 15, 2010, the expiry date. The Fund has applied to list the warrants (under the ticker symbol AV.WT.A) and the units issuable on the exercise thereof on the TSX. Warrants will be distributed to client accounts on a best-efforts basis after the November 16 record date.

Artfest CEO Interviewed on CorporateProfile.com

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:32:00 EST

NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - November 6, 2009) - CorporateProfile, LLC announced today that Artfest International, Inc. (OTCBB: ARTS) CEO Edward Vasker was interviewed on CorporateProfile.com.

The video can be viewed at: www.corporateprofile.com.

About Artfest International, Inc.

Artfest International, Inc. is a publicly traded Company under the stock symbol "ARTS." Artfest brings together artists, investors, decorators, designers, private collectors and art galleries. Artfest International's corporate site is www.artfestinternational.com. Artfest's subsidiaries are Art Channel, Inc. www.ArtChannel.tv, and Art Channel Galleries, Inc. www.ArtChannelGalleries.com, offering the most exciting product and rewards program in the histo

Brompton Oil & Gas Income Fund Files Final Prospectus on Warrants Offering

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:31:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 6, 2009) - Brompton Oil & Gas Income Fund (TSX:OGF.UN) is pleased to announce that it has filed a final prospectus for an offering of warrants to unitholders of the Fund. Each unitholder of record on November 16, 2009 will receive one-half of a warrant for each unit held.

One warrant will entitle the holder to purchase a unit upon payment of the subscription price. The subscription price will be $4.74, which is equal to the sum of the most recently calculated NAV per unit prior to the date of filing the final prospectus and the estimated per unit fees and expenses of the offering. Warrants may be exercised on or before April 15, 2010, the expiry date. The Fund has applied to list the warrants (under the ticker symbol OGF.WT.A) and the units issuable on the exercise thereof on the TSX. Warrants will be distributed to client accounts on a best-efforts basi

Pinetree Capital Ltd. Acquires Securities of AMI Resources Inc.

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:30:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 6, 2009) - Pinetree Capital Ltd. (TSX:PNP), announces that on November 2, 2009, it acquired ownership of 3,000,000 common shares ("Common Shares") of AMI Resources Inc. ("AMI") and 1,500,000 common share purchase warrants (the "Warrants"). Each Warrant entitles the holder thereof to acquire one additional common share at a price of $0.20 per share until April 28, 2011. In the event that the Warrants are fully exercised, these holdings represent approximately 9.2% of the total issued and outstanding common shares of AMI as of November 2, 2009, calculated on a partially diluted basis assuming the exercise of the Warrants only. As a result of this transaction, Pinetree held, as at November 2, 2009, an aggregate of 7,638,000 common shares of AMI, including the Common Shares and rights to acquire an additional 3,500,000 common shares of AMI upon the exercise of convertible securities, including the Warrants (collectively, the "Convertible Securities"). I

ADC & HAS Partners With OMERS Strategic Investments

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:28:00 EST

Leading Canadian Pension Fund becomes long-term partner of ADC & HAS Airports

Brompton VIP Income Fund Files Final Prospectus on Warrant Offering

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:22:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 6, 2009) - Brompton VIP Income Fund (TSX:VIP.UN) is pleased to announce that it has filed a final prospectus for an offering of warrants to unitholders of the Fund. Each unitholder of record on November 16, 2009 will receive one-third of a warrant for each unit held.

One warrant will entitle the holder to purchase a unit upon payment of the subscription price. The subscription price will be $8.33, which is equal to the sum of the most recently calculated NAV per unit prior to the date of filing the final prospectus and the estimated per unit fees and expenses of the offering. Warrants may be exercised on or before April 15, 2010, the expiry date. The Fund has applied to list the warrants (under the ticker symbol VIP.WT.A) and the units issuable on the exercise thereof on the TSX. Warrants will be distributed to client accounts on a best-efforts basis after the

Androscoggin Bank Enters Dialogue Banking With New Bank and Investment Center in Portland's Old Port

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:00:00 EST

City's First Dialogue Banking Branch Features Open-Concept Design, Customer Service Pods and Accessible Business Solution Specialists

Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc. Reports Third-Quarter 2009 Financial Results

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:39:00 EST

Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company's (UPCIC) Policy Count Grows by Approximately 16,000 in the Third Quarter to Approximately 536,000 at September 30, 2009; Continued Profitability Leads to a 6.9 Percent Increase in Stockholders' Equity at September 30, 2009, as Compared to June 30, 2009; Cash Dividends of 54 Cents per Share Declared in 2009

Electric Car Company, Inc. Will Unveil a 100% Pure Electric Porsche Boxster Conversion November 8-11 at the Limo Digest Show in Atlantic City

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:15:00 EST

Company's Subsidiary, Imperial Coach Works, Will Host the Official Launch Party for the Industry's Premier Event

IIROC: Resume, Result Energy Inc., Stratic Energy Corp.

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:13:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 6, 2009) - The following issue(s) will resume trading on the TSXV today: /T/ Company/Compagnie: Result Energy Inc. TSXV Symbol/Symbole: RTE Resumption Time/Reprise: 9:30 ET Company/ Compagnie: Stratic Energy Corp. TSXV Symbol/Symbole: SE Resumption Time/Reprise: 9:30 ET /T/

Wind Works Power Corp. Increases Stake in Key Ontario Project to 100%

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:06:00 EST

OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 6, 2009) - Wind Works Power Corp. (OTCBB:WWPW)(FRANKFURT:R5E1)(WKN:AOKE72) is pleased to announce that they have signed an agreement to increase their equity interest from 50% to 100% in Settlers Landing Wind Park. The agreement calls for the issuance of 300,000 restricted common shares of Wind Works stock, and the payment in cash of $450,000, the latter subject to milestones. As part of the acquisition of Zero Emission People, announced October 27, 2009, Wind Works acquired a 50% interest in Settlers Landing, a 10 megawatt wind energy project located near Pontypool, in Ontario, Canada.

Boston Pizza Royalties Income Fund and Boston Pizza International Inc. Announce Third Quarter Results and October Distribution to Unitholders

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:00:00 EST

System-Wide Gross Sales rise 2.7% to $635.3 million Year-to-date

Timberland Bancorp Announces Fiscal Fourth Quarter and Year End Results

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:00:00 EST

HOQUIAM, WA--(Marketwire - November 6, 2009) - Timberland Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: TSBK) ("Timberland" or "the Company") today reported fiscal fourth quarter net income of $47,000, or $0.01 per diluted common share. Income available to common shareholders after adjusting for the preferred stock dividend and the preferred stock discount accretion was a loss of $(209,000), or $(0.03) per diluted common share. This compares to net income of $1.35 million, or $0.21 per diluted common share, for the quarter ended September 30, 2008 and net income available to common shareholders of $769,000, or $0.12 per diluted common share, for the quarter ended June 30, 2009.

NuMobile, Inc. and Kaizen Communications, Inc. Present Mobile Commerce Technology Strategy for 4.1 Billion Messages per Day Market Place

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:00:00 EST

CARY, NC--(Marketwire - November 6, 2009) - NuMobile, Inc. (OTCBB: NUBL) recently announced a letter of intent (LOI) to acquire a controlling interest in Kaizen Communications, Inc. (www.kaizencommunications.net) of Jacksonville, Florida. Today, the two companies have jointly released an on-demand Webcast discussing the acquisition strategy and more on Kaizen's applications and technology for the mobile commerce industry. Kaizen is an application provider for several markets including SMS, also known as text messaging, MMS, which involves multi-media messaging, and IVR, interactive voice response. Kaizen's technology provides real-time information updates to keep consumers informed and provides valuable response and demographic data back to companies. The Webcast is hosted by the NewMarket Technology, Inc. Greenfield Partnership Program and is available NYSE: NCT) (NYSE: NCT.PrB) (NYSE: NCT.PrC) (NYSE: NCT.PrD) at $6.76-7.19 per share for its Series B, C and D preferred stock is grossly inadequate and potentially coercive.

Brookfield Real Estate Services Fund Announces Third Quarter Results and Monthly Cash Distribution

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:00:00 EST

Royalties increase 3.9%, distributable cash rises 4.2% and distribution payout was 63% of distributable cash amidst strengthening real estate markets

Rural/Metro Announces Commencement of Tender Offer and Consent Solicitation for Its 9.875% Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2015

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:00:00 EST

SCOTTSDALE, AZ--(Marketwire - November 6, 2009) - Rural/Metro Corporation (NASDAQ: RURL), a leading provider of ambulance and private fire protection services, today is launching a tender offer and consent solicitation for its outstanding 9.875% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2015 (the "Notes").

The Company is offering to purchase any and all of the outstanding Notes. The Company also is soliciting consents to certain proposed amendments to the indenture governing the Notes. The tender offer and consent solicitation are being made by Rural/Metro Operating Company, LLC and Rural/Metro (Delaware) Inc. pursuant to an offer to purchase and consent solicitation statement and a related letter of transmittal, each dated as of November 6, 2009. The tender offer will expire at midnight, New York City time, on December 7, 2009, unless extended (the expiration date). Payment for the Notes validly tendered and the consents va

Dimensional Fund Advisors Canada ULC Receives Approval for Fund Mergers and Other Changes

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:19:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 5, 2009) - Dimensional Fund Advisors Canada ULC ("Dimensional") announced today that it has received unitholder approval to merge the DFA U.S. Small Cap Fund into the DFA U.S. Value Fund (to be renamed the DFA U.S. Vector Equity Fund), and the DFA International Small Cap Fund into the DFA International Value Fund (to be renamed the DFA International Vector Equity Fund). The mergers were approved by 98.8% and 98.5%, respectively, of the votes cast at the meetings held earlier today.

IIROC: Case Trade Order, Aroway Minerals Inc. and Oriental Minerals Inc.

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:07:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 5, 2009) - /T/ BULLETIN TYPE: Cease Trade Order BULLETIN DATE: November 6, 2009 TSX Venture Tier 2 Companies A Cease Trade Order has been issued by the British Columbia Securities Commission on November 5, 2009, against the following Companies for failing to file the documents indicated within the required time period: Period Ending Symbol Company Failure to File (Y/M/D)

IIROC: Case Trade Order, Golden Hat Resources Inc.

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:01:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 5, 2009) - /T/ BULLETIN TYPE: Cease Trade Order BULLETIN DATE: November 6, 2009 NEX Company A Cease Trade Order has been issued by the British Columbia Securities Commission on November 5, 2009, against the following Company for failing to file the documents indicated within the required time period: Period Ending Symbol Company Failure to File (Y/M/D)

Participants in ClassicStar, LLC Programs May Be Safe From IRS Asserted Taxes and Penalties According to Husband Law

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:37:00 EST

UNIVERSAL CITY, CA--(Marketwire - November 5, 2009) - Despite the guilty pleas by David Plummer, Spencer Plummer and Terry Green, the principals of ClassicStar, LLC, who offered a leveraged mare leasing program, to tax fraud charges announced October 26, 2009 individuals and companies that participated in those programs may not be liable for IRS assertions of additional tax and penalties because they did business with ClassicStar, based upon the facts of their individual cases.

"The tax structure of ClassicStar mare leases was legal," says equine tax lawyer, B. Paul Husband, of Universal City, California. Mr. Husband successfully represented a ClassicStar program participant in United States Tax Court earlier this year. He said, "Each case is unique and has its own set of facts."

Firm Capital Mortgage Investment Trust Announces Strong Third Quarter Results

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:29:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 5, 2009) - Firm Capital Mortgage Investment Trust (the "Trust") (TSX:FC.UN), today released its financial statements for the third quarter ended September 30, 2009. Management of the Trust is focused on the preservation of unitholders' equity and it is important for unitholders to understand that protecting our equity and maintaining a strong foundation for years to come is our key strategic objective. From September 2008 to date we have seen our portfolio reduced from $260 million to $174 million confirming that the short term nature of the portfolio allows it to be adjusted to reflect current market conditions. Management believes that this disciplined approach to lending further demonstrates management's focus on the long term and that is not taking unnecessary risks to generate short term gains. As always, we will only grow the Trust's portfolio if we are satisfied with the security and return on new investments.

Seminar by Award-Winning Portfolio Manager of Roda Asset Management Asks "Is Your Portfolio Built for the Future?"

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:15:00 EST

MIAMI, FL--(Marketwire - November 5, 2009) - With investors still reeling from the market crash of 2008, and research showing that many high net worth investors are unhappy with their current investment advisor, investment and wealth managers are scrambling to prove their value and assure clients that they have controls in place that will mitigate future market upheaval.

With this backdrop Roda Asset Management (www.rodainvestments.com) announces a seminar that every high net worth investor should attend. The seminar -- Is Your Portfolio Built for the Future? -- will examine the reasons for the 2008 market crash in a new light, and how investors can be better prepared for the next one. The seminar will be held at the Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove on November 17, 2009, and presented by David M. Roda, CFA, president of Roda Asset Management and an award-winning portfolio manager of 20 years. W

49 North Resources Inc. Completes Initial Acquisition of North Rim Exploration Ltd. Shares

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:52:00 EST

SASKATOON, SASKATCHEWAN--(Marketwire - Nov. 5, 2009) - Mr. Tom MacNeill, President and CEO of 49 North Resources Inc. ("49 North") (TSX VENTURE:FNR) is pleased to announce that 49 North has completed the purchase of 375,000 Class "A" common shares of North Rim Exploration Ltd. ("NREL"). 49 North will acquire an additional 375,000 Class "A" common shares of NREL on or before December 31, 2009, following which, 49 North will hold 50% of the issued and outstanding shares of NREL and the remaining 50% of the shares will be held by key employees and exclusive consultants of NREL. For further details, please see 49 North Resources Inc.'s news release of October 2, 2009.

TSX Venture Exchange Daily Bulletins for November 5, 2009

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:05:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 5, 2009) - /T/ TSX VENTURE COMPANIES ABITEX RESOURCES INC. ("ABE") BULLETIN TYPE: Private Placement-Non-Brokered BULLETIN DATE: November 5, 2009 TSX Venture Tier 2 Company TSX Venture Exchange has accepted for filing the documentation with respect to a Non-Brokered Private Placement, announced on October 19, 2009: Number of Shares: 6,134,334 Class A common shares Purchase Price: $0.15 per share Warrants: 6,134,334 common share purchase warrants

TSX Venture Exchange Closing Summary for November 5, 2009

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:57:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 5, 2009) - The following report is available on tsx.com at the following web page: http://www.tsx.com/en/news_events/media_kit.html TSX Venture Exchange Closing Summary for November 5, 2009 Trading was very heavy on a volume of 236.0 million shares worth 88.4 million dollars. There were 382 advances, 373 declines and 553 issues unchanged. The S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index closed up 0.20 at 1331.55 /T/ Most Active Issues by Volume

IIROC: Resume, Hamilton Thorne Ltd. and Manor Global Inc.

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:21:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 5, 2009) - The following issue(s) will resume trading on the TSXV: /T/ Company: Hamilton Thorne Ltd. formerly Calotto Capital Inc. TSXV Symbol: HTL formerly TTO.P Resumption Time: November 6, 2009 9:30AM EDT Company: Manor Global Inc. TSXV Symbol: GGV.H Resumption Time: November 6, 2009 9:30AM EDT

Community Partners Bancorp Reports Third Quarter 2009 Results

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:15:00 EST

Strong Growth in Assets, Loans and Deposits; Improved Net Interest Margin to 3.93%; Non-Cash Goodwill Impairment on 2006 Acquisition

Apollo Investment Corporation Announces September 30, 2009 Quarterly Financial Results and Quarterly Dividend of $0.28 per Share

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:15:00 EST

NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - November 5, 2009) - Apollo Investment Corporation (NASDAQ: AINV) or the ("Company") today announces financial results for its fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2009. Additionally, Apollo Investment Corporation announces that its Board of Directors has declared its third fiscal quarter 2010 dividend of $0.28 per share, payable on January 5, 2010 to stockholders of record as of December 17, 2009. The dividend will be paid from taxable earnings whose specific tax characteristics will be reported to stockholders on Form 1099 after the end of the calendar year.

Procera Networks Announces Third Quarter 2009 Results

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:05:00 EST

LOS GATOS, CA--(Marketwire - November 5, 2009) - Procera Networks Inc. (NYSE Amex: PKT), a developer of Evolved Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) solutions providing traffic awareness, control and protection for complex networks, today reported financial results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2009.

Q3'09 Key Highlights:

--  Record revenue of $4.6 million; increased 70% year-over-year and 42%
    sequentially
--  Sixth consecutive quarter of year-over-year revenue growth
--  Announced Tier 1 service provider follow-on order of $4.5 million
--  Continued focus on Tier 1 service providers contributes to strong
    bookings of $6.3 million
--  Reduced operating expenses 30% year-over-year

Bsquare Reports Third Quarter 2009 Results

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:05:00 EST

BELLEVUE, WA--(Marketwire - November 5, 2009) - Bsquare Corporation (NASDAQ: BSQR) today announced financial results for the third quarter and the nine months ended September 30, 2009. Total revenue for the quarter was $16.4 million, up 1% from $16.2 million in the prior year. Total revenue for the first nine months of 2009 was $49.2 million, up 1% from $48.7 million in 2008.

The Company reported net income for the quarter of $71,000, or $0.01 per diluted share, down from the prior year in which the Company reported net income of $1.1 million, or $0.11 per diluted share. The current quarter benefited from the reversal of an accrued legal fees liability of $534,000, or $0.05 per diluted share, as a result of the Court's final approval of a settlement agreement in the Company's class action securities litigation, whereas the year-ago quarter benefited from a $300,000 patent sale, or $0.03 per diluted share. For the

EverBank Reports 197% Gain in Earnings

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:04:00 EST

JACKSONVILLE, FL--(Marketwire - November 5, 2009) - EverBank� Financial Corp. today announced third-quarter net income of $15.7 million, a 197% increase from $5.3 million in the third quarter of 2008 and a 37% increase over the $11.5 million recorded in the second quarter of 2009. Earnings benefitted from strong mortgage banking results and attractive mortgage asset portfolio returns. Assets grew to $7.7 billion and deposits grew to $6.1 billion, representing 18% and 36% increases, respectively.

Oromin Explorations Ltd. Enters Into a Bought Deal Agreement for Gross Proceeds of $6 Million

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:02:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 5, 2009) -

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWS WIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES

Oromin Explorations Ltd. ("Oromin" or the "Company") (TSX:OLE)(OTCBB:OLEPF) today announced that it has entered into an agreement with a syndicate of underwriters�led by Research Capital Corporation including Toll Cross Securities Inc .and Clarus Securities Inc. (the "Underwriters") whereby the Underwriters will purchase, on a bought deal basis, 7,059,000 common shares ("Common Shares") from Oromin at a price of $0.85 per Common Share for aggregate gross proceeds of $6,000,150 (the "Offering").�

IIROC: Halt, Blue Vista Tech. Inc.

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:38:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 5, 2009) - The following issue(s) have been halted on the TSXV today: /T/ Company / Compagnie Blue Vista Tech. Inc. TSX-V Symbol / Symbole BV.H Reason / Motif Company request pending news Halt Time (ET) / Heure de l'Arret 15:24 E.T. /T/

IIROC: Resumption; Mullen Group Income Fund, Livingston Intl. Income Fund

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:23:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 5, 2009) - The following issue(s) will resume trading today: /T/ Company: Mullen Group Income Fund Livingston Intl. Income Fund TSX Symbol: MTL LIV.UN Resumption: 15:30pm 15:30pm /T/

IIROC: Halt, Result Energy Inc.

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:59:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 5, 2009) - The following issue(s) have been halted today: /T/ Company / Compagnie Result Energy Inc. TSX V Symbol / Symbole RTE Reason / Motif Request of company pending news Halt Time (ET) / Heure de l'Arret 14:33:00 EST /T/

IIROC: Halt; Mullen Group Income Fund ; Livingston Intl. Income Fund

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:42:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 5, 2009) - /T/ Company Mullen Group Income Fund Livingston Intl. Income Fund TSX Symbol MTL LIV.UN Reason Pending News Pending News Halt Time (ET) 14:20pm 14:20pm /T/

IIROC: Halt, Stratic Energy Corp.

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:57:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 5, 2009) - The following issue(s) have been halted on the TSXV today: /T/ Company / Compagnie: Stratic Energy Corp. TSXV Symbol / Symbole: SE Reason / Motif: Company request pending news Halt Time / Heure de l'Arret: 13:29 ET /T/

IIROC: Halt; Petaquilla Minerals Ltd.

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:06:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 5, 2009) - /T/ Company / Compagnie Petaquilla Minerals Ltd. TSX Symbol / Symbole PTQ Reason / Motif Pending News Halt Time (ET) / Heure de l'Arret 12:57 PM ET /T/

AIB p.l.c. announces EUR 750m 5 year Senior Unsecured Unguaranteed Bond Issue

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:29:00 EST

DUBLIN 4, UK--(Marketwire - November 5, 2009) -

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 5h NOVEMBER 2009

AIB announces EUR 750m 5 year Senior Unsecured Unguaranteed Bond Issue

AIB today closed a EUR 750 million 5 year Senior Unsecured Unguaranteed Bond Issue. This is the first Senior Unsecured Bond Unguaranteed Bond Issue with a 5 year maturity from any Irish bank since the Government Guarantee was introduced in September 2008.

This follows our successful EUR 1.0 billion 3 year Senior Unsecured Unguaranteed Bond Issue completed in September 2009.

Beacon Hill Fund Services, Inc. Adds Expertise to Staff With Addition of Troy A. Sheets

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:00:00 EST

COLUMBUS, OH--(Marketwire - November 5, 2009) - Beacon Hill Fund Services, Inc. announced today that Troy A. Sheets has joined the company as Vice President, Financial/Treasury Services. Troy will join the Beacon Hill team responsible for providing Treasurer/CFO/Principal Financial Officer services to its clients of registered investment company products.

Troy A. Sheets brings over sixteen years of experience in fund accounting, financial administration, and financial reporting to Beacon Hill. His background and expertise include oversight and management of service teams providing fund accounting, financial administration, and financial reporting to the mutual fund industry. Troy also has nine years of experience in public accounting with KPMG LLP with a concentration in audits of financial service and investment companies. Troy has spent the past seven years serving as Treasurer and Principal Financial Officer to a diverse group of large mutual fund clients.

ACM Capital Partners Supports, Facilitates $700 Million Recapitalization, Restructuring Deal for Boart Longyear

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:36:00 EST

As the Only Independent Advisor, ACM Worked Closely With Senior Management, Delivering Trusted Analysis, Guidance, Diligence and Coordination

Canadian National Stock Exchange-New Listing-Global Biotech Corp. (GBQ)

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:16:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 5, 2009) - Bulletin 2009-1107 The common shares of Global Biotech Corp. have been approved for listing on CNSX. The Company has 67,265,500 common shares outstanding with a public float of approximately 57.5 million shares. Global Biotech's goal is to position Aquaboost(TM), its bottled oxygenated water product, as an energizing alternative to soft drinks and as a beverage with more benefits than ordinary water. Oxygenated water, or oxygen enriched water, is water that is treated, combined or infused with oxygen.

IIROC: Resumption, Dundee Precious Metals

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:06:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 5, 2009) - /T/ Company: Dundee Precious Metals TSX Symbol: DPM (all issues) Resumption: 11:15 AM ET /T/

IIROC: Resumption; Linear Gold Corp.

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:01:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 5, 2009) - /T/ Company Linear Gold Corp. TSX Symbol LRR Resumption 11:15 /T/

IIROC: Resumption; TransAtlantic Petroleum Ltd.

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:20:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 5, 2009) - /T/ Company TransAtlantic Petroleum Ltd. TSX Symbol TNP Resumption 10:30 /T/

In a Maturing U.S. Co-Branded and Affinity Credit Card Market, Growth Remains for Issuers Exploring Untapped Segments and Emerging International Trends

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:11:00 EST

NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - November 5, 2009) - In a saturated U.S. market for co-branded and affinity credit and debit cards, issuers are exploring growth opportunities in relatively untapped segments and are finding inspiration in emerging global trends, according to "Co-Branded and Affinity Credit Cards in the U.S., 3rd Edition," the latest report by leading market research publisher Packaged Facts.

"As the U.S. market matures, issuers have been seeking new growth opportunities in Europe, Asia, and other regions to varying degrees of success," says Don Montuori, publisher of Packaged Facts. "But opportunities still exist in the U.S. market. Growth has arguably slowed, but hasn't stopped."

IIROC: Halt, Dundee Precious Metals and Transatlantic Petroleum

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:54:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 5, 2009) - /T/ Company: Dundee Precious Metals TSX Symbol: DPM (all issues) Reason: Pending News Halt Time (ET): 9:26 AM ET Company: Transatlantic Petroleum TSX Symbol: TNP Reason: Pending News Halt Time (ET): 9:28 AM ET /T/

IIROC: Resume, Exceed Energy Inc.

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:39:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 5, 2009) - The following issue(s) will resume trading on the TSXV today: /T/ Company / Compagnie Exceed Energy Inc. TSXV Symbol / Symbole EX.A Resumption Time / Reprise 9:30 ET /T/

Wall Street Incentive Awards Will Vary Sharply, Johnson Associates Analysis Finds

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:31:00 EST

Big Rebound in Incentives for Traders at Investment and Commercial Banks

IIROC: Resumption; Xebec Adsorption Inc.

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:16:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 5, 2009) - /T/ Company Xebec Adsorption Inc. TSX Symbol XBC Resumption Open of Trading /T/

HE-5 Resources, Corp. Announces: "All Together Now For Trading Barter Bank and United Business Traders To Win the Race"

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:10:00 EST

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK--(Marketwire - Nov. 5, 2009) - HE-5 Resources, Corp. (PINK SHEETS:HRRN) Today announced: "All together now for Trading Barter Bank and United Business Traders to win the race". The Company Management and Venture Partners and Members have join forces to begin final sprint to Operational and Revenue generating stages. After having finalized many closings during the last 3 months and following the recent venue of equity partners and "Trading Barter Bank" Licensees, management has canalized the financial and buying power of the group to complete the final "GO TO MARKET" Steps.

Advent Recognized Among Top Global Financial Technology Providers in FinTech 100 Ranking

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:10:00 EST

SAN FRANCISCO, CA--(Marketwire - November 5, 2009) - Advent Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADVS), a leading provider of software and services for the global investment management industry, announced today that for the third consecutive year it has been named one of the top 100 technology vendors in the FinTech 100, an annual international listing of the foremost technology companies that serve the financial services industry.

Commented Stephanie DiMarco, Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Advent, "To be recognized as a leader among technology companies serving the financial industry is a great source of pride for the entire Advent organization. We continue to invest significantly in our technology and our services; our job is to continually innovate to empower our customers with world-class solutions. We operate in a fast moving business that requires constant evolution. We're proud to receive recognition as an indu

China Crescent Enterprises, Inc. Announces Letter of Intent to Acquire China Radio Technology Ltd. Subsidiary With $20 Million in Anticipated Annual Revenue

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:00:00 EST

DALLAS, TX--(Marketwire - November 5, 2009) - China Crescent Enterprises, Inc. (OTCBB: CCTR) of Dallas, Texas and China Radio Technology Ltd, a Hong Kong-registered company, today announced a letter of intent for China Crescent to acquire a China Radio subsidiary in Shenzhen. The China Radio subsidiary is anticipated to produce $20 million in annual revenue. China Radio is a mobile communication hardware and software company that develops and manufactures products for sale in China. Paul Danner, the CEO of China Crescent, is scheduled to be in China next week to develop the current terms of the non-binding letter of intent into finalized acquisition terms for a transaction expected before year end. China Crescent is scheduled to release a webcast next Thursday, November 12th to present more details on the China Radio Technology opportunity.

Expert Group Inc. Releases 3rd Quarter Financials

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:45:00 EST

MIAMI, FL--(Marketwire - November 5, 2009) - Expert Group, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: EXPU), a financial Lending Institution specializing in Home and Commercial Real Estate Loans, is pleased to announce 3rd Quarter results.

Total revenues were $305,502.56 for the quarter ended September 30, 2009, which compares to total revenues of $85,303.76 for the quarter ended September 30, 2008, a 258.13% increase.

The Company recorded net income of approximately $187,192.17 or $.0044 earnings per share, for the quarter ended September 30, 2009. This represents a 350% increase when compared to total net income for the quarter ended September 30, 2008.

Avisio, Inc. Renegotiates Agreements With Noteholders

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:30:00 EST

RIVERSIDE, CA--(Marketwire - November 5, 2009) - Avisio, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: AVIC), a publicly-traded technology commercialization company, announced today that it has renegotiated agreements with 100 percent of its noteholders. The company and the noteholders have entered into agreements pursuant to which the noteholders either converted to equity ownership, reduced interest rates and/or extended the due dates of the notes to December 31, 2010.

Webcast Alert: Log-In Log�stica Intermodal Announces Quarterly Earnings Webcast Today

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL--(Marketwire - November 5, 2009) - Log-In - Log�stica Intermodal S/A (Log-In) (BOVESPA: LOGN3) announces the following webcast:

What: Third Quarter 2009 Earnings Call and Webcast

When: Today, November 5, 2009, at 07.00 a.m. US EST (Portuguese) and at 09.00 a.m. US EST (English)

Where: http://webcall.riweb.com.br/log-in/20091105/ (Portuguese)

http://webcall.riweb.com.br/log-in/20091105/english/ (English)

Aviso de Webcast: A Log-In Log�stica Intermodal anuncia a Webcast de sua Teleconfer�ncia sobre os resultados do 3T09.

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL--(Marketwire - November 5, 2009) - Log-In - Log�stica Intermodal S/A (Log-In) (Bovespa: LOGN3), anuncia a seguinte webcast:

O que: Teleconfer�ncia sobre os resultados 3T09 da Log-In

Quando: Hoje, 05 de novembro de 2009, �s 10:00 horas (Hor�rio de Bras�lia) (Portugu�s) e �s 12:00 horas (Hor�rio de Bras�lia) (Ingl�s)

Onde: http://webcall.riweb.com.br/log-in/20091105/ (Portugu�s)

WrapManager Hires Thomas D. Wilson as Vice President of Investments

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

SAN FRANCISCO, CA--(Marketwire - November 5, 2009) - San Francisco-based investment manager WrapManager, a firm that helps high-net-worth individuals select professional money managers for their portfolios, is pleased to announce that Tom Wilson will join the company as Vice President of Investments. In this role, Mr. Wilson will advise investors which money managers are good candidates to help them reach their retirement goals.

Halo Group, Inc. Honored With Celebration of Enterprise Award

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 07:00:00 EST

ALLEN, TX--(Marketwire - November 5, 2009) - Halo Group, Inc, a nationwide consumer finance company based in Allen, TX and a subsidiary of GVC Venture Corp. (OTCBB: GPAX) , was honored by Capital One Bank recently when it received the Celebration of Enterprise Award. Cade Thompson, chief executive officer for Halo Group, Inc., accepted the award at a luncheon held for the finalists at the Plano Center.

First Midwest Bancorp, Inc. to Participate in Sandler O'Neill & Partners, L.P. East Coast Financial Services Conference

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:55:00 EST

ITASCA, IL--(Marketwire - November 5, 2009) - First Midwest Bancorp, Inc. ("First Midwest") (NASDAQ: FMBI) today announced that it will be participating in the Sandler O'Neill East Coast Financial Services Conference to be held in Palm Beach, Florida November 11-13, 2009. Michael L. Scudder, First Midwest's President and Chief Executive Officer will give a presentation on behalf of the company at the conference at 1:35 PM (ET) on Thursday, November 12, 2009.

Kaplan Compliance Solutions Enhances CMS G2(TM) With JIT Appointments, Appointment and Termination Requests for All States, and Other Features

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:20:00 EST

INDIANAPOLIS, IN--(Marketwire - November 5, 2009) - Kaplan Compliance Solutions (KCS) (http://www.kaplancs.com), a leading provider of services and technology solutions designed to eliminate paperwork and reduce compliance risk for the insurance and securities industries, has added new features to its Compliance Management System Generation 2T (CMS G2T) platform to enhance usability and efficiency. The new features include Just in Time appointment tracking for distributors, functionality that enables KCS clients to verify if a producer is authorized to do business in a particular state, support for all state appointment and appointment termination processing methods (including electronic and paper forms) and the ability to track business processes and events.

QuIC and RedShift Partner to Offer Enhanced Credit Risk Solutions to Global Energy Sector

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:02:00 EST

VANCOUVER, CANADA--(Marketwire - Nov. 5, 2009) - QuIC Financial Technologies Inc, a global solutions provider of risk management, pricing and financial analytics, today announced a strategic cooperative partnership with RedShift International, a specialist credit risk consulting company, to offer enhanced credit risk solutions designed to address the evolving risks facing the global energy sector.

"By partnering with RedShift, we are able to meet the growing demand for our solutions in the growing energy sector marketplace," stated Justin Forrest, Executive Vice President of Global Sales for QuIC. "We look forward to assisting their teams as they incorporate QuIC technology into their service offerings, strengthening their ability to deliver comprehensive credit risk solutions."

Muscle Flex Announces a New Executive Interview With Stockguru.com Featuring Muscle Flex CEO, Founder and Colorful Television Spokesman Danny Alex

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:00:00 EST

LOS ANGELES, CA--(Marketwire - November 5, 2009) - Muscle Flex Inc. (PINKSHEETS: MFLI) announced today a new executive interview with Stockguru.com featuring Muscle Flex CEO, Founder and colorful television spokesman Danny Alex.

The full interview can be heard at the following link: http://www.stockguru.com/2009/11/mfli/

Muscle Flex CEO and Founder, Danny Alex, discusses his vision for Muscle Flex Inc., some of its current and future product releases as well as a number of other items with John Pentony of Stockguru.com. (www.Stockguru.com).

Explosive Rise in the Price of Gold Fuels Interest

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST

MANCHESTER, UNITED KINGDOM--(Marketwire�- Nov. 5, 2009) - The recent explosive rise in the price of gold has fuelled interest from investors and has stimulated new and sometimes novel ways in which gold is being sold.�The price of gold has reached an unparalleled high recently and according to experts it is set to continue to rise during the foreseeable future.�At the beginning of October gold reached $1,048.50 an ounce which pushed the price up above the previous peek which was reached in March last year.

Institutional Investor Report: A College Endowment Is a Terrible Thing to Waste

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

The November Issue of Institutional Investor Magazine Looks at How Hundreds of Colleges Failed the Test of Reading Financial Markets, Losing Billions in Endowment Dollars

Acquisition of Securities of Strategem Capital Corporation

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:00:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 4, 2009) - On November 2, 2009, Kenneth W. Morgan ("Morgan"), CEO and director of Strategem Capital Corporation (the "Company" or "Strategem") (TSX VENTURE:SGE), acquired 97,000 common shares of Strategem in the public market.�The 97,000 common shares purchased represent 1.8% of the issued and outstanding common shares of Strategem.

Morgan, together with a family trust controlled by Morgan (the "Trust") own directly and indirectly 1,022,936 common shares, representing 19.5%�of the issued and outstanding common shares of Strategem. Mr. Morgan has control over all the securities referred to above.

The shares were acquired for investment purposes only.�Morgan may, from time to time, acquire or dispose of additional shares of Strategem.

Royal Host REIT Announces Substantial Issuer Bid for Its Trust Units

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:58:00 EST

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Nov. 4, 2009) - Royal Host Real Estate Investment Trust (the "Trust" or "Royal Host", (TSX:RYL.UN), (TSX:RYL.DB.B), (TSX:RYL.DB.C), (TSX:RYL.DB.D) announced a substantial issuer bid (the "Offer") today pursuant to which the Trust will offer to purchase for cancellation up to 5,000,000 of its outstanding trust units ("Units") from unitholders ("Unitholders") at a price of $2.45 per Unit. If more than 5,000,000 Units are tendered to the Offer, the Trust will purchase the Units on a pro rata basis according to the number of Units deposited, or deemed to be deposited under the terms of the Offer, by the depositing Unitholders with fractions rounded down to the nearest whole Unit. The Offer is not conditional on any minimum number of Units being deposited. The purchase of Units will be financed from existing cash and available credit facilities and is not expected to affect the Trust's monthly distributions to Unitholders.

Charter Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX VENTURE:CRH.UN) Announces Third Quarter 2009 Financial Results

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:19:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 4, 2009) - Charter Real Estate Investment Trust ("Charter REIT") (TSX VENTURE:CRH.UN) is pleased to announce its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2009. Ari Silverberg, Charter REIT's President and CEO, said "We are very pleased with our results this quarter and our operational performance over the course of the year. We have maintained strong occupancy rates in a very challenging retail environment while continuing to improve the quality of our portfolio, as illustrated by the redevelopment of our Chateauguay property. We continue to see significant opportunities to add value to our properties through tenant upgrades and redevelopment as the leasing environment continues to improve."

Trustcash to Add Asia Debit

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:17:00 EST

ATLANTA, GA--(Marketwire - November 4, 2009) - Trustcash Holdings Inc. (the " Company" or Trustcash") (PINKSHEETS: TCHH) announces it is beginning development to further expand the methods for purchasing Trustcash to include a debit product for China and other Asia areas ("Asia Debit").

The Asia Debit card services will cover China, Korea, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan and will provide our merchants the opportunity to increase their sales by accepting Debit and ATM cards that are not processed by the Visa/MasterCard network.

Macquarie Power & Infrastructure Income Fund Announces Third Quarter Results and Appointment of New Independent Trustee

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:04:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 4, 2009) - Macquarie Power & Infrastructure Income Fund (TSX:MPT.UN)(TSX:MPT.DB)("MPT" or the "Fund"), which owns and operates essential infrastructure assets, today reported unaudited results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2009. The Management's Discussion and Analysis and unaudited financial statements are available on the Fund's website at www.macquarie.com/mpt and on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. The Fund also announced that it has filed revised unaudited interim consolidated financial statements and management discussion and analyses (the "revised financial reports") for the first and second quarters of 2009 with Canadian securities regulatory authorities. The revised reports reflect an adjustment in the Fund's option pricing model that affected the calculation of the fair value of the Fund's embedded derivative asset.

TSX Venture Exchange Closing Summary for November 4, 2009

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:03:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 4, 2009) - 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 264.1 million shares worth 126.4 million dollars. There were 411 advances, 359 declines and 527 issues unchanged. The S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index closed up 4.60 at 1331.35 /T/ Most Active Issues by Volume Volume Name Symbol Close Change

Ceres Global Ag Corp. Announces Results for the Fiscal Quarter and Six-Month Period Ended September 30, 2009

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:56:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 4, 2009) - NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWS WIRE SERVICES OR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA The management of Ceres Global Ag Corp. (TSX:CRP)(TSX:CRP.WT) ("Ceres" or the "Corporation") is announcing its results for the fiscal quarter and six-month period ended September 30, 2009. The performance of the public market portfolio continued to improve during the first quarter of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2010 ("Q2 2010"). As at September 30, 2009, the net asset value attributable to each outstanding Common Share and related Warrant was $9.02, compared to the following values as at the following dates:

Superior Plus Announces CDN$45 Million Bought Deal Equity Financing

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:37:00 EST

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Nov. 4, 2009) -

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES

Superior (TSX:SPB) is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement, on a bought deal basis, with a syndicate of underwriters co-led by National Bank Financial Inc., TD Securities Inc. and Scotia Capital Inc., and including CIBC World Markets Inc., BMO Capital Markets and Cormark Securities Inc. for an offering of 3,750,000 common shares to be issued at $12.00 per share for gross proceeds of approximately $45 million. Superior has also granted the underwriters an over-allotment option to purchase, on the same terms, up to an additional 416,667 common shares up to 30 days after closing to cover over-allotments. If the over-allotment option is exercised in full, the total gross proceeds raised under this offering will be approxima

TSX Venture Exchange Daily Bulletins for November 4, 2009

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:25:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 4, 2009) - /T/ TSX VENTURE COMPANIES AFRICAN METALS CORPORATION ("AFR") BULLETIN TYPE: Halt BULLETIN DATE: November 4, 2009 TSX Venture Tier 2 Company Effective at 8:42 a.m. PST, November 4, 2009, trading in the shares of the Company was halted at the request of the Company, pending an announcement; this regulatory halt is imposed by Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada, the Market Regulator of the Exchange pursuant to the provisions of Section 10.9(1) of the Universal Market I

Baymount Announces Further Updates

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:23:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 4, 2009) -�Baymount Incorporated ("Baymount" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:BYM) announces that further progress is being made towards completing due diligence on its previously announced transaction with Plaza Gaming and Entertainment Corp. ("Plaza"), whereby Plaza will acquire a 75% equity interest in the Company's new Quinte Racetrack and Slots facility ("QRS") in Belleville, Ontario for a gross investment of $6 million (for further details on this transaction, please refer to the Company's press release of August 18, 2009).�Both parties are currently amenable to extending the closing date and remain committed to working through final due diligence items and closing the transaction as expeditiously as possible.�Further details regarding closing schedules will be announced once determined.

IIROC: Resume, PARKLAND ENERGY SERVICES INC., SKANA CAPITAL CORP., WEST HAWK DEVELOPMENT CORP.

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:23:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 4, 2009) - The following issue(s) will resume trading on the TSXV: /T/ Company: PARKLAND ENERGY SERVICES INC. TSXV Symbol: PKE Resumption Time: November 5, 2009 - 9:30AM EDT Company: SKANA CAPITAL CORP. TSXV Symbol: SKN Resumption Time: November 5, 2009 - 9:30AM EDT Company: WEST HAWK DEVELOPMENT CORP. TSXV Symbol: WHD Resumption Time: November 5, 2009 - 9:30AM EDT /T/

BNP Paribas Corporate and Investment Banking Hires for Fixed Income in New York

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:17:00 EST

NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - November 4, 2009) - BNP Paribas is pleased to announce the following appointments to its Fixed Income business in New York.

Sean Farrell joins as a Managing Director to head the newly formed US Short Term team that has been created to cover accounts for both Rates and Credit short duration products. Sean brings 22 years of experience to the role including positions held at Countrywide and UBS. He reports to Patrick McKee, head of North America credit sales and Mallory Brooks, head of US Interest Rate Sales.

Bowne & Co. Reports Third Quarter 2009 Results

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:15:00 EST

NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - November 4, 2009) - Bowne & Co., Inc. (NYSE: BNE)

--  Segment Profit of $3.8 Million Represents an $11 Million Improvement
    Over 2008
--  Equity Offering and Amended Credit Facility Strengthen Capital
    Structure
--  Reinstatement of Cash Dividend

Bowne & Co., Inc. (NYSE: BNE), a global leader in shareholder and marketing communications services, today announced third quarter and year-to-date operating results.

Healthcare Finance Group, Inc. Provides $25.0 Million Revolving Credit Facility to EmpRes Healthcare, Inc.

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:01:00 EST

VANCOUVER, WA--(Marketwire - November 4, 2009) - Healthcare Finance Group, Inc. ("HFG") today announced that it has provided a $25.0 Million Revolving Credit Facility to EmpRes Healthcare, Inc. ("EmpRes")

EmpRes and its Affiliates (formerly known as Evergreen Healthcare), headquartered in Vancouver, WA, are engaged in the operation and management of 44 skilled nursing and 5 assisted living facilities. All 49 facilities are operated under lease agreements and are located throughout California, Oregon, Washington, Montana, Nevada, and Idaho. In December 2008, EmpRes became one of the first long-term care companies to become 100% employee owned through an ESOT (employee stock ownership trust). The loan facility that HFG provided was a refinancing of an existing facility from CIT Healthcare.

xRM Global Announces Proposed Private Placement

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:00:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 4, 2009) - NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES xRM Global Inc. ("xRM Global") (TSX VENTURE:XRM), which has developed and operates the world's first on-demand, relationship management utility (the "xRM Utility"), announced today a proposed non-brokered private placement of up to a maximum of 20,000,000 common shares at a price of $0.65 per share (the "Offering Price"), for aggregate gross proceeds of $13,000,000 (the "Offering"). The Offering, which is subject to all necessary regulatory approvals, is expected to close on or about November 30, 2009.

IIROC: Halt, Linear Gold Corp. and Xebec Adsorption Inc.

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:43:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 4, 2009) - /T/ Company: Linear Gold Corp TSX Symbol LRR Reason: Pending News Halt Time (ET): 3:15 Company: Xebec Adsorption Inc. TSX Symbol XBC Reason: Pending News Halt Time (ET): 3:17 /T/

Southern Community Financial Corporation's Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer Are Recovering Following Plane Crash

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:30:00 EST

WINSTON-SALEM, NC--(Marketwire - November 4, 2009) - Southern Community Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: SCMF) (NASDAQ: SCMFO), the holding company for Southern Community Bank and Trust, today confirmed that James Hastings, the Company's Chief Financial Officer and James Monroe, the Company's Treasurer are recovering following non life threatening injuries sustained in a plane crash yesterday near Asheville, North Carolina.

Pasquale DiCapo Acquires Common Shares of AMI Resources Inc.

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:02:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 4, 2009) - Mr. Pasquale DiCapo ("DiCapo"), 130 King Street West, Suite 2500, Toronto, Ontario M5X 1A9 announces that on October 30, 2009, he acquired ownership of 1,000,000 common shares ("Common Shares") of AMI Resources Ltd. ("AMI") and 500,000 common share purchase warrants (the "Warrants") (each Warrant entitling the holder thereof to acquire one additional Common Share at a price of $0.20 until April 28, 2011) which securities were acquired by DiCapo directly. As of October 30, 2009, these holdings represent approximately 2.12% of the issued and outstanding Common Shares (or approximately 3.14% on a partially diluted basis, assuming exercise of the Warrants only). In addition, as at October 30, 2009, joint actors of DiCapo acquired ownership and control of 850,000 broker warrants (together with an additional 425,000 convertible securities underlying such broke

PIMCO Hires Andrew Jessop as Executive Vice President and Portfolio Manager

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:00:00 EST

NEWPORT BEACH, CA--(Marketwire - November 4, 2009) - PIMCO, a leading global investment management firm, announced today that it has hired Andrew Jessop as an Executive Vice President and portfolio manager based in the firm's Newport Beach, California office. Mr. Jessop will be a senior member of PIMCO's high yield team. His first day at PIMCO will be November 30, 2009.

"Given Andrew's significant market experience, he will further strengthen our high yield capabilities and enhance our ability to deliver value to our clients," said William H. Gross, PIMCO's founder and co-CIO.

Altus Group Income Fund to Release Third Quarter Results

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:44:00 EST

Management to Hold Conference Call on Thursday, November 12, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. EST

Study Relating Corporate Performance With Social Pressure Earns 2009 Moskowitz Prize

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:15:00 EST

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO--(Marketwire - November 4, 2009) - SRI in the Rockies, the largest and longest-running sustainable and responsible investing conference in the world, has announced the winner of the 2009 Moskowitz Prize for academic research.

The winning study, "The Economics and Politics of Corporate Social Performance," was co-authored by David Baron of the Stanford Graduate School of Business, Maretno Harjoto of Pepperdine University's Graziadio School of Business and Management, and Hoje Jo of San Clara University's Leavey School of Business. The prize-winning research provides strong empirical evidence of the impact of social pressure on a company's financial and social performance.

IIROC: Halt, African Metals Corp.

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:55:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 4, 2009) - The following issue(s) have been halted today: /T/ Company / Compagnie African Metals Corp. TSX V Symbol / Symbole AFR Reason / Motif Request of company pending news Halt Time (ET) / Heure de l'Arret 11:42:00 EST /T/

Investing in Your Most Important Asset: You

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:55:00 EST

Investing in Yourself Can Yield Returns Far Greater Than Other Investments

Canadian National Stock Exchange-Delist-Onco Petroleum Inc. (OPI)

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:52:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 4, 2009) - Bulletin 2009- 01103 The common shares of Onco Petroleum Inc. will be delisted at the market close on Wednesday, November 4, 2009. Onco Petroleum is currently suspended. Date: Market close, Wednesday, November 4, 2009 Symbol: OPI

Brompton Oil & Gas Income Fund Renews Normal Course Issuer Bid

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:20:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 4, 2009) - Brompton Oil & Gas Income Fund (TSX:OGF.UN) has renewed its normal course issuer bid to purchase up to 2,202,900 units of the Fund representing approximately 10% of the public float of 22,029,672 units. The Fund may purchase up to 441,094 units in any 30 day period which is 2% of the 22,054,684 issued and outstanding units at October 29, 2009.

Alternet Systems, Inc. Mobile Payment Solutions Featured in Africa Trade Mission Webcast

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:17:00 EST

MIAMI, FL--(Marketwire - November 4, 2009) - Alternet Systems, Inc. (OTCBB: ALYI) has been featured in a Webcast reporting on the Africa Trade Mission that is wrapping up today. Alternet representatives joined the Trade Mission to Kenya to explore business opportunities for the Company's mobile payment and m-commerce technology solutions in the East African market. Alternet has announced partnerships to penetrate markets Africa, as well as Asia, through the Greenfield program, in addition to its current base of sales in Central and South America.

IIROC: Resume, Evolving Gold Corp., Andina Minerals Inc.

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:30:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 4, 2009) - The following issue(s) will resume trading on the TSXV today: /T/ Company/Compagnie: Evolving Gold Corp. TSX-V Symbol/Symbole: EVG Resumption/Reprise: 9:30 e.t. Company/Compagnie: Andina Minerals Inc. TSX-V Symbol/Symbole: ADM Resumption/Reprise: 9:30 e.t. /T/

NuMobile, Inc. Acquisition Opportunity in Kenya Featured in Africa Trade Mission Webcast

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:10:00 EST

CARY, NC--(Marketwire - November 4, 2009) - NuMobile, Inc. (OTCBB: NUBL) has been featured in a Webcast reporting on the Africa Trade Mission that is wrapping up today. NuMobile joined China Crescent Enterprises, Inc. on the Trade Mission and conducted a series of business development meetings in Kenya with local business partners, prospective clients and government officials. NuMobile and China Crescent have partnered to sell and service NuMobile's smartphone and mobile computing solutions in China and to jointly pursue opportunities in Kenya and East Africa. China Crescent is a technology service provider and systems integrator in China that has targeted Kenya as its next foreign market expansion opportunity.

China Crescent Enterprises, Inc. Announces Africa Trade Mission Webcast From Nairobi Available Online

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:10:00 EST

DALLAS, TX--(Marketwire - November 4, 2009) - China Crescent Enterprises, Inc. (OTCBB: CCTR) today announced that the Company has posted a Webcast reporting on the Africa Trade Mission that is wrapping up today. During the Trade Mission, China Crescent has been conducting a series of business development meetings in Kenya with local business partners, prospective clients and government officials. China Crescent is a technology systems integrator and value added reseller (VAR) of major global technology brands in the Chinese domestic market that is positioning itself to provide high-quality, affordable technology solutions and services in the East African market.

Byron Capital Markets Hires Gold and Mining Analyst

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:03:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 4, 2009) - Byron Capital Markets, a division of Byron Securities Limited, is pleased to introduce Drew Clark as the newest member of our research team, responsible for our firm's Gold and Mining Research.

Mr. Clark has several years of research experience, and has conducted mining research at two bank owned IIROC member firms since 2005.�Most recently he worked in support of the lead mining analyst of a bank owned IIROC member investment dealer.�Gold and Mining research will be his continued area of focus at Byron Capital Markets.

ADP National Employment Report Shows U.S. Employment Decreased by 203,000 Private Sector Jobs in October

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:15:00 EST

ROSELAND, NJ--(Marketwire - November 4, 2009) - �According to today's ADP National Employment Report^�, private sector employment decreased by 203,000 in October.�The ADP National Employment Report, created by Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP^�), in partnership with Macroeconomic Advisers, LLC, is derived from actual payroll data and measures the change in total nonfarm private employment each month.

Proposed Combination of Brascan SoundVest Diversified Income Fund, Brascan SoundVest Total Return Fund, and Brascan SoundVest Focused Business Trust

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 4, 2009) - Brookfield Investment Funds Management Inc., (the "Manager") today announced a proposal to combine three of its existing funds into one fund, to be named the Brookfield Soundvest Equity Fund. The funds to be combined include Brascan SoundVest Focused Business Trust (TSX:BSF.UN), Brascan SoundVest Total Return Fund (TSX:BST.UN), and Brascan SoundVest Diversified Income Fund (TSX:BSI.UN) (collectively, the "Funds"). The combination will also include amendments to the existing investment strategy and a change in fund manager.

Advanced Clean Technologies Retains WorldMarketMedia.com to Design and Implement Their Social Media Marketing Campaign

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA--(Marketwire - November 4, 2009) - Advanced Clean Technologies, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: ACTH) announces the retention of World Market Media, Inc. to lead the Company's Social Media Marketing efforts.

Ronald P. Russo, Jr., Founder & Social Equity Officer, states, "We are delighted that the Advanced Clean Technologies management team has engaged World Market Media to design and implement their Social Media Distribution Plan and Platform."

Spectrem Millionaire Investor Confidence Index (SMICI (SM)) Falls 2 Points in October to -7

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

First Decline Since June 2009; Spectrem Affluent Investor Confidence Index (SAICI (SM)) Down 2 Points to -15

InvestorGrade Certified as a Paladyne Premier Implementation Partner

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

NEW YORK, NY and LONDON--(Marketwire - November 4, 2009) - InvestorGrade, a services provider to the alternative investments industry, and Paladyne Systems, Inc., a leading solutions provider to the global hedge fund industry, today announced that Paladyne has successfully certified InvestorGrade as a Premier Implementation Partner for the PALADYNET product suite.

The Premier Implementation Partner designation allows InvestorGrade to provide implementation and operational support services to Paladyne clients including: product installation, workflow analysis and automation, report customization, integration services, data conversions, project management, upgrade management, and training.

Uranium Limited ("the Company") Notification of Change of Beneficial Ownership

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:30:00 EST

ORDINARY SHARES -- ISIN: GB00B16L0B41

Climate Exchange announces Monthly trading update

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 02:16:00 EST

Isle of Man, UK--(Marketwire - November 4, 2009) -



Press release 
4 November 2009 

                          CLIMATE EXCHANGE PLC

      Monthly Trading Update for the European Climate Exchange,
  the Chicago Climate Exchange and the Chicago Climate Futures Exchange

Climate Exchange plc, below outlines the trading volumes for the month
of October 2009 for the European Climate Exchange (ECX), the Chicago
Climate Exchange (CCX) and the Chicago Climate Futures Exchange (CCFE).

Market Highlights 

  . ECX trading volumes remained strong across all products during
    October, total 436Mt with an average daily volume of 19.8 Mt. Year
    to date volumes on the exchange have now surpassed 4 billion
    tonnes. The EUA Dec-13 futures contract experienced another active
    month.

  . Trading in the EUA and CER daily futures continued to grow during
    October, a total of 12,098 contracts were traded with over a
    million EUAs trading on 28th October

Aviva Announces Q3 09 Interim Management Statement

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 02:13:00 EST

LONDON--(Marketwire - November 4, 2009) -

News release 
4 November 2009
Aviva plc third quarter 2009 interim management statement 
AVIVA REPORTS GBP27 BILLION WORLDWIDE SALES, SIGNIFICANT BALANCE SHEET
IMPROVEMENT AND POSITIVE 2009 TOTAL PROFIT OUTLOOK

Managing for          - Worldwide total sales and life and pensions
profit                  sales both reduced by 11% due to lower consumer
                        demand and strategic actions

                      - Group margin in line with full year 2008 at
                        2.1%

                      - Outlook for 2009 total profitability remains
                        good

Strong uplift in      - Enhanced IGD solvency surplus of GBP3.7 billion 
capital and balance
sheet                 - 25% increase in MCEV NAV per share
                        at 520 pence from half year 2009

Increasing pace of    - Successful partial IPO of Delta Lloyd,
transformation          completion of sale of Aus

SCOR combines growth and profitability to generate a net income of EUR 278 million in the first nine months of 2009, with shareholders' equity increasing to EUR 3.8 billion (EUR 20.84 per share)

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:16:00 EST

PARIS--(Marketwire - November 4, 2009) - SCOR combines growth and profitability to generate a net income of EUR 278 million in the first nine months of 2009, with shareholders' equity increasing to EUR 3.8 billion (EUR 20.84 per share)

SCOR generates a robust net income for the first nine months of 2009, with both Life and P&C units providing solid contributions and strongly expanding their franchises. The asset management returns reflect the defensive character of the portfolio, which is increasingly profiting from its investment program, mainly oriented towards government bonds and investment grade corporate bonds.

Epstein Enterprises Inc. Announces It has Subscribed for a Convertible Debenture Issued by Kelman Technologies Inc.

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:41:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 3, 2009) - Epstein Enterprises Inc. ("EEI"), a corporation controlled by Seymour Epstein, Chairman of the Board of Directors and major indirect shareholder of Kelman Technologies Inc. ("Kelman"), today announced that as described in a press release of Kelman dated October 30, 2009 as filed on SEDAR,�Kelman has issued to EEI a CDN$500,000 principal amount convertible debenture, which bears interest at the Prime Rate of the Royal Bank of Canada in effect from time to time plus ten (10%) percent due in four years, in exchange for cancellation of a CDN$500,000 principal amount promissory note dated June 29, 2009 and a cash payment of the outstanding and accrued interest on such note.�All or any portion of the original principal amount of the debenture is convertible, at the option of EEI, into common shares in the capital of Kelman at a conversion price of $2.50 per common share

The Interface Financial Group Offers Aid to Small Businesses Losing Funding Due to CIT Group Bankruptcy

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:29:00 EST

IFG Offers Short-Term Financing to Fuel Small and Medium-Sized Businesses With Necessary Cash Flow

Qwest Energy 2009-II Flow-Through Limited Partnership $20,000,000 Final Prospectus Filed

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:04:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 3, 2009) - Qwest Investment Management Corp. is pleased to announce today that it filed a final prospectus for the initial public offering of units of the Qwest Energy 2009-II Flow-Through Limited Partnership (the "Partnership"). Funds raised by the Partnership will be used to purchase flow-through shares of resource issuers. Investors in the Partnership are expected to receive tax deductions of 100% of the amount invested for the 2009 tax year. Our first closing for this offering is expected to occur on or about November 10, 2009 and our second and final closing is expected to occur on or about November 30, 2009.

Jov Diversified Flow-Through 2009 Limited Partnership: Books Closing Nov. 4, 2009 @ 12 Noon EST

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:54:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 3, 2009) - Jov Diversified Flow-Through 2009 Limited Partnership (the "Partnership") is pleased to announce that it has filed a final prospectus dated October 29, 2009 (the "Prospectus") with the securities commissions or similar authorities in each of the provinces and territories of Canada other than Quebec, relating to the initial public offering of units of the Partnership. The maximum offering is $25,000,000 and the initial closing will be on Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at 12 noon EST.

Dividend Capital Total Realty Trust Acquires Office Property in Princeton, NJ

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:28:00 EST

DENVER, CO--(Marketwire - November 3, 2009) - Dividend Capital Total Realty Trust Inc., a diversified real estate investment trust (REIT), announced today that it acquired a class-A office property located in Princeton, NJ -- centrally located between New York City and Philadelphia.

The property totals approximately 167,000 square feet and is currently 100% leased to Novo Nordisk Inc. -- a healthcare company that manufactures and markets diabetes care products worldwide.

"This acquisition presents an opportunity for us to enhance the portfolio's core office holdings with a class-A property in what we believe is a prestigious Northeast market, while simultaneously diversifying the portfolio's tenant base with a large pharmaceutical company," said Guy Arnold, president of Dividend Capital Total Realty Trust Inc. "In addition, the tenant has 13 years remaining on its current triple-net lease, which is guaranteed by its parent company and should generate a dependable long-term

Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC Announces Class Action Lawsuit Against Hansen Medical, Inc.

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:26:00 EST

NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - November 3, 2009) - Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC announces that a class action has been filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California on behalf of those who purchased or otherwise acquired stock of Hansen Medical, Inc. ("Hansen" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: HNSN), during the period between May 1, 2008 through and including October 18, 2009 (the "Class Period").

Universal Infrastructure Corp. (TSX VENTURE:UIC.P) and Global Alternative Investments Inc. (TSX VENTURE:GLI.P) Announce Execution of Acquisition Agreement and Mailing of Information Circular

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:17:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 3, 2009) - NOT FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES Universal Infrastructure Corp. (TSX VENTURE:UIC.P)("Universal") and Global Alternative Investments Inc. (TSX VENTURE:GLI.P)("Global") (collectively, the "CPCs") announce that they have entered into a definitive acquisition agreement (the "Acquisition Agreement") with 2221754 Ontario Limited (Universal's wholly-owned subsidiary) and Ra Resources Ltd. ("Ra") with respect to the CPCs proposed acquisition of all of the issued and outstanding securities of Ra (the "Acquisition") as previously announced. The Acquisition will constitute a "Qualifying Transaction" under the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange (the "Exchange") for each of Universal and Global. The resulting issuer following the completion of the Acquisition will (through its wholly-owned subsidiary) carry on the business currently carried on by Ra.

Essex Announces Third Quarter 2009 Earnings Results

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:27:00 EST

PALO ALTO, CA--(Marketwire - November 3, 2009) - Essex Property Trust, Inc. (NYSE: ESS) announces its third quarter 2009 earnings results and related business activities.

Funds from Operations ("FFO") for the quarter ended September 30, 2009, totaled $50.8 million, or $1.69 per diluted share compared to $42.1 million, or $1.51 per diluted share for the quarter ended September 30, 2008. The Company's FFO, excluding non-recurring items, totaled $38.0 million, or $1.26 per diluted shared for the quarter ended September 30, 2009, compared to $42.3 million, or $1.52 per diluted share for the quarter ended September 30, 2008.

TSX Venture Exchange Closing Summary for November 3, 2009

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:55:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 3, 2009) - 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 207.4 million shares worth 101.3 million dollars. There were 443 advances, 283 declines and 557 issues unchanged. The S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index closed up 37.13 at 1326.75 /T/ Most Active Issues by Volume Volume Name Symbol Close Change

Ellsworth Fund Ltd. Announces Earnings and Financial Update

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:54:00 EST

MORRISTOWN, NJ--(Marketwire - November 3, 2009) - Ellsworth Fund Ltd. (NYSE Amex: ECF) today reported earnings, financial highlights and certain portfolio information for the twelve months ended September 30, 2009:

EARNINGS REPORT         Three Months Ended          Twelve Months Ended
                           September 30                September 30

                         2009          2008          2009          2008
                     ------------  ------------  ------------  ------------

Net Income             $1,233,000      $503,000    $4,424,000    $4,136,000

   Per Share                $0.09         $0.04         $0.33         $0.31

Shares Outstanding     13,277,717    13,153,252    13,277,717    13,153,252

Total Net Assets      $94,973,000   $94,497,000   $94,973,000   $94,497,000

Net Asset Value
 Per Share                  $7.15         $7.18         $7.15         $7.18
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Brookfield Infrastructure Partners Announces Notice of Change and Reminder Regarding Special Meeting of Unitholders to Be Held November 16, 2009

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:30:00 EST

All Dollar References Are in U.S. Dollars Unless Noted Otherwise

TSX Venture Exchange Daily Bulletins for November 3, 2009

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:28:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 3, 2009) - /T/ TSX VENTURE COMPANIES BULLETIN TYPE: Cease Trade Order BULLETIN DATE: November 3, 2009 TSX Venture Tier 2 Company A Cease Trade Order has been issued by the Autorite des marches financiers on November 3, 2009, 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)

GFI Group to Present at KBW Securities Brokerage & Market Structure Conference

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:15:00 EST

NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - November 3, 2009) - GFI Group Inc. (NASDAQ: GFIG) announced today that its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Michael Gooch, will present at this year's KBW Securities Brokerage & Market Structure Conference in New York on Thursday, November 5, at 9:30 a.m. EST. The presentation will broadcast live over the Internet and can be accessed via http://www.kbw.com/news/conferenceSecBroker2009_Webcast.html. This webcast will be available during the 60 days following the event.

E-L Financial Corporation Limited Announces Dividends

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:15:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 3, 2009) - The Board of Directors of E-L Financial Corporation Limited (TSX:ELF)(TSX:ELF.PR.F)(TSX:ELF.PR.G) today declared the following cash dividends: /T/ Class Record Date Payable Date Amount of Dividend First Preference Shares, Series 1 January 4, 2010 January 15, 2010 $ 0.33125 First Preference Shares, Series 2 January 4, 2010 January 15, 2010 $0.296875 Series A Preference Shares January 4, 2010 January 15, 2010 $0.125

E-L Financial Corporation Limited Announces September 30, 2009 Interim Financial Results

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:13:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 3, 2009) - E-L Financial Corporation Limited ("E-L Financial") (TSX:ELF)(TSX:ELF.PR.F)(TSX:ELF.PR.G) today reported that for the quarter ended September 30, 2009, it incurred a net operating loss(1) of $23.7 million or $7.89 per share compared with net operating income of $49.5 million or $14.13 per share in 2008. On a year to date basis, E-L Financial earned net operating income of $15.2 million or $2.30 per share compared with $82.9 million or $22.64 per share in 2008.

IIROC: Resume, New Global Ventures International Ltd.

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:10:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 3, 2009) - The following issue(s) will resume trading on the TSXV: /T/ Company: NEW GLOBAL VENTURES INTERNATIONAL LTD. TSXV Symbol: NNG Resumption Time: November 4, 2009 9:30AM EDT /T/

TerraVest Income Fund Releases 2009 Q3 Financial Results

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:05:00 EST

VEGREVILLE, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Nov. 3, 2009) - TerraVest Income Fund (TSX:TI.UN) today released its financial results for the 2009 third quarter. For the 2009 third quarter, the Fund reported revenue of $54.3 million and net earnings of $507 thousand, or $0.03 per Unit, compared with revenue of $60.6 million and a net loss of $686 thousand, or $0.04 per Unit, for the 2008 third quarter. Year to date the Fund reported revenue of $165.3 million and net earnings of $6.7 million, or $0.34 per Unit, compared to revenue of $173.7 million and net earnings of $7.5 million, or $0.41 per Unit, for the comparative period in 2008.

IIROC: Halt, Andina Minerals Inc.

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:55:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 3, 2009) - The following issue(s) have been halted on the TSXV today: /T/ Company / Compagnie: Andina Minerals Inc TSX V Symbol / Symbole: ADM Reason / Motif: Request of company pending news Halt Time (ET) / Heure de l'Arret: 15:46:00 EST /T/

IIROC: Halt, Evolving Gold Corp.

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:49:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 3, 2009) - The following issue(s) have been halted on the TSXV today: /T/ Company / Compagnie: Evolving Gold Corp. TSX V Symbol / Symbole: EVG Reason / Motif: Request of company pending news Halt Time (ET) / Heure de l'Arr�t: 15:25:00 EST /T/

La Soci�t� financi�re IGM Inc. annonce ses ventes de fonds communs de placement et son actif g�r� total pour octobre 2009

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:44:00 EST

WINNIPEG, MANITOBA--(Marketwire - 3 nov. 2009) - La Soci�t� financi�re IGM Inc. (IGM) (TSX:IGM) a annonc� aujourd'hui ses r�sultats provisoires au titre des mises de fonds nettes dans les fonds communs de placement, qui s'�tablissent � (151,9) millions de dollars pour octobre, tel qu'indiqu� au Tableau 1. L'actif g�r� total s'est �lev� � 116,0 milliards au 31 octobre 2009, en hausse par rapport � 101,7 milliards au 31 d�cembre 2008 et � rapprocher de 107,0 milliards au 31 octobre 2008. L'actif g�r� en fonds communs de placement s'est �tabli � 96,6 milliards au 31 octobre 2009, en hausse par rapport � 85,0 milliards au 31 d�cembre 2008 et � rapprocher de 89,1 milliards au 31 octobre 2008. Les montants concernant l'actif g�r� sont indiqu�s au Tableau 2.

IGM Financial Inc. Announces October 2009 Mutual Fund Sales and Total Assets Under Management

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:43:00 EST

WINNIPEG, MANITOBA--(Marketwire - Nov. 3, 2009) - IGM Financial Inc. (IGM) (TSX:IGM) today reported preliminary total mutual fund net new money in October of ($151.9) million as shown in Table 1. Total assets under management were $116.0 billion at October 31, 2009, up from $101.7 billion at December 31, 2008 and compared to $107.0 billion at October 31, 2008.�Mutual fund assets under management were $96.6 billion as at October 31, 2009, up from $85.0 billion at December 31, 2008 and compared to $89.1 billion at October 31, 2008.�Assets under management are shown in Table 2.�

Table 1 - Mutual Funds Net New Money *

Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc. Declares Twenty Cent Year-End Cash Dividend

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:57:00 EST

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL--(Marketwire - November 3, 2009) - Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc. ("Company") (NYSE Amex: UVE), a vertically integrated insurance holding company, announced today that its board of directors declared a cash dividend of $0.20 per share on its common stock. The dividend is payable on December 4, 2009 to shareholders of record as of November 16, 2009.

The board of directors' decision to declare a dividend at this time reflects the Company's positive results through the third quarter ended September 30, 2009, and management's assessment of the Company's current business and corporate needs. The Company undertakes similar assessments throughout each fiscal year in determining dividend distributions. In aggregate, a total of $0.54 per share in cash dividends have been declared in 2009.

Rodocanachi Capital Inc. Announces Proposed Qualifying Transaction with Golden Moor Inc.

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:36:00 EST

MONTREAL, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - Nov. 3, 2009) - Rodocanachi Capital Inc. ("Rodocanachi" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:ROD.P) announces today that it has entered into an agreement in principle dated October 31, 2009 (the "Agreement") with Golden Moor Inc. (the "Target" or "Golden Moor") to acquire the Target's issued and outstanding shares. This acquisition, along with the Proposed Financing (as defined below), would constitute the Company's qualifying transaction (the "Qualifying Transaction") under Policy 2.4 of the TSX Venture Exchange (the "Exchange"). The Qualifying Transaction would not constitute a Non-Arm's Length Qualifying Transaction under the Exchange's policies and will not be subject to approval by the Company's shareholders.

2009 SRI Service Award Winners Announced

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:33:00 EST

Calvert's Reggie Stanley and Industry Pioneer, Robert Zevin, Take Top Honors at 20th Anniversary SRI in the Rockies Conference

IIROC: Resume, Bear Lake Gold Ltd.

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:28:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 3, 2009) - The following issue(s) will resume trading on the TSXV today: /T/ Company / Compagnie Bear Lake Gold Ltd. TSXV Symbol / Symbole BLG Resumption Time / Reprise 14:15 ET /T/

BWise Disclosed Enlightening GRC Survey Results From Enterprise GRC Customers

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:08:00 EST

75% of BWise US Customers Simplified Testing, Remediation, and Reporting With the Introduction of BWise

Franklin Templeton Limited Duration Income Trust Reports Asset Allocation

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:54:00 EST

SAN MATEO, CA--(Marketwire - November 3, 2009) - �Franklin Templeton Limited Duration Income Trust (NYSE Amex: FTF), a closed-end investment company managed by Franklin Advisers, Inc., today reported its portfolio composition, certain portfolio characteristics and NYSE Amex closing price as of September 30, 2009.�

Franklin Advisers, Inc., is a wholly owned subsidiary of Franklin Resources, Inc. (NYSE: BEN), a global investment management organization operating as Franklin Templeton Investments.�Franklin Templeton Investments provides global and domestic investment management solutions managed by its Franklin, Templeton, Mutual Series, Fiduciary Trust, Darby and Bissett investment teams.�The San Mateo, CA-based company has more than 60 years of investment experience and over $523 billion in assets under management as of Sept

SmartMetric SmartCard Poised to Totally Eliminate Identity Theft

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:49:00 EST

BAY HARBOUR, FL--(Marketwire - November 3, 2009) - SmartMetric, Inc. (OTCBB: SMME) is pleased to announce today a shareholder and investor update.

Company President Colin Hendrick stated, "We are extremely pleased to report that SmartMetric has completed a series of breakthrough technology updates on its technology patented SmartCard. We believe that we now offer a total solution to entirely eliminate identity theft. We are now ready to begin commercial production and global marketing of our blockbuster SmartCard. We believe that the company's potential for growth is staggering given it is the only company to produce a self-powered standalone fingerprint scanner embedded inside a SmartCard thereby making the SmartMetric SmartCard the most advanced and secure card offered anywhere in the world.

OpenPages Survey Finds IT Risk Management Evolving

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:45:00 EST

Companies Still Working on Implementing an Integrated, Enterprise-Wide Approach

Franklin Universal Trust Reports Asset Allocation

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:25:00 EST

SAN MATEO, CA--(Marketwire - November 3, 2009) - �Franklin Universal Trust (NYSE: FT), a closed-end investment company managed by Franklin Advisers, Inc., today reported its portfolio composition, certain portfolio characteristics and NYSE closing price as of September 30, 2009.

IIROC: Halt, Exceed Energy Inc.

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:01:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 3, 2009) - The following issue(s) have been halted on the TSXV today: /T/ Company / Compagnie Exceed Energy Inc. TSXV Symbol / Symbole EX.A Reason / Motif Pending news Halt Time / Heure de l'Arret 11:19 ET /T/

Aviso de Webcast: A Log-In Log�stica Intermodal anuncia a Webcast de sua Teleconfer�ncia sobre os resultados do 3T09

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:00:00 EST

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL--(Marketwire - November 3, 2009) - Log-In - Log�stica Intermodal S/A (Log-In) (Bovespa: LOGN3), anuncia a seguinte webcast:

O que: Teleconfer�ncia sobre os resultados 3T09 da Log-In

Quando: Quinta-feira, 05 de novembro de 2009, �s 10:00 horas (Hor�rio de Bras�lia) (Portugu�s) e �s 12:00 horas (Hor�rio de Bras�lia) (Ingl�s)

Onde: http://webcall.riweb.com.br/log-in/20091105/ (Portugu�s)

Webcast Alert: Log-In Log�stica Intermodal Announces Quarterly Earnings Webcast

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:00:00 EST

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL--(Marketwire - November 3, 2009) - Log-In - Log�stica Intermodal S/A (Log-In) (BOVESPA: LOGN3) announces the following webcast:

What: Third Quarter 2009 Earnings Call and Webcast

When: November 5, 2009, at 07.00 a.m. US EST (Portuguese) and at 09.00 a.m. US EST (English)

Where: http://webcall.riweb.com.br/log-in/20091105/ (Portuguese)

http://webcall.riweb.com.br/log-in/20091105/english/ (English)

Canadian National Stock Exchange-New Listing-InCana Investments Inc. (IIN)

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:40:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 3, 2009) -

Bulletin 2009-01102

The common shares of InCana Investments Inc. have been approved for listing on CNSX. The Company has 15,043,372 common shares outstanding with a public float of approximately 14.9 million shares.

InCana Investments is a real estate development company. Pursuant to a plan of arrangement, InCana has acquired an interest in a residential zoned property located in Surrey, British Columbia from Arris Resources in exchange for approximately 15 million InCana shares.�These shares have been distributed to the shareholders of Arris.

IIROC: Resumption; Ventana Gold Corp.

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:36:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 3, 2009) - /T/ Company / Compagnie: Ventana Gold Corp. TSX Symbol / Symbole: VEN Resumption / Reprise: 10:45 /T/

Blue Ribbon Announces Conference Call for Thursday, November 5th

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:14:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 3, 2009) - Blue Ribbon Fund Management ("Blue Ribbon") is pleased to invite all investment advisors and unitholders of Citadel Diversified Investment Trust ("CTD") (TSX:CTD.UN) and Series S-1 Income Fund ("SRC") (TSX:SRC.UN) to a conference call on Thursday, November 5th at 2 p.m. (EST) to review Blue Ribbon's reorganization and merger proposal and the proposed investment strategy for the Blue Ribbon Income Fund. Formal comments made by Blue Ribbon will be followed by a question and answer period featuring the funds' investment manager, Paul Bloom, President of Bloom Investment Counsel, Inc.

IIROC: Resumption: Critical Control Solutions Corp

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:51:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 3, 2009) - /T/ Company / Compagnie Critical Control Solutions Corp TSX Symbol / Symbole CCZ Resumption / Reprise 10am /T/

IIROC: Halt: CriticalControl Solutions Corp.

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:48:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 3, 2009) - /T/ Company / Compagnie CriticalControl Solutions Corp. TSX Symbol / Symbole CCZ Reason / Motif Pending News Halt Time (ET) / Heure de l'Arr�t 9:24 /T/

IIROC: Halt: Ventana Gold Corp.

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:45:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 3, 2009) - /T/ Company / Compagnie Ventana Gold Corp. TSX Symbol / Symbole VEN Reason / Motif Pending News Halt Time (ET) / Heure de l'Arr�t 9:24 /T/

IIROC: Halt, Bear Lake Gold Ltd.

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:41:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 3, 2009) - The following issue(s) have been halted on the TSXV today: /T/ Company / Compagnie: Bear Lake Gold Ltd. TSXV Symbol / Symbole: BLG Reason / Motif: Company request pending news Halt Time / Heure de l'Arret: 9:09 ET /T/

Templeton Global Income Fund ("GIM") Announces Dividend

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:20:00 EST

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL--(Marketwire - November 3, 2009) - �Templeton Global Income Fund (NYSE: GIM) today announced its regular monthly dividend from net investment income of $0.042 per share, payable on November 30, 2009 to shareholders of record on November 13, 2009 (Ex-Dividend Date: November 10, 2009).

The Fund's investment manager is a wholly owned subsidiary of Franklin Resources, Inc. (NYSE: BEN), a global investment management organization operating as Franklin Templeton Investments.�Franklin Templeton Investments provides global and domestic investment management solutions managed by its Franklin, Templeton, Mutual Series, Fiduciary Trust, Darby and Bissett investment teams.�The San Mateo, CA-based company has more than 60 years of investment experience and over $523 billion in assets under management as of Sep

IIROC: Halt, Ocean Park Ventures Corp.

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:07:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 3, 2009) - The following issue(s) have been halted on the TSXV today: /T/ Company / Compagnie Ocean Park Ventures Corp. TSXV Symbol / Symbole OCP.H Reason / Motif Company request pending news Halt Time / Heure de l'Arret 8:57 ET /T/

Financing: Raise Money by Private Placement

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:00:00 EST

NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - November 3, 2009) - Private-Placement.com announced today that it has released several private placement templates and sample business plans. The company features streamlined business solutions for equity and debt offerings that dramatically reduce the cost of commonly used private placement memorandum products and solutions for entrepreneurs seeking to raise money.

Altegris Appoints Ken McGuire as Chief Operating Officer

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:00:00 EST

Leadership Team Expands as Premier Alternative Investments Platform Grows

Canopy Partners With A.D.A.M., Integrates Best-In-Class Health and Wellness Content Into Leading CDH Platform HealthDirect

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:30:00 EST

Through A.D.A.M.'s Medically Accurate Interactive Tools, Canopy's Health Plan and Financial Institution Clients Can Help Consumers Make Informed Decisions About Health and Wellness

WebLayers and Interarbor Solutions to Discuss the Role of Governance in Hybrid Computing Environments in Free, Live Webinar

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

CAMBRIDGE, MA--(Marketwire - November 3, 2009) - As part of its on-going educational webinar series, WebLayers and Interarbor Solutions will host "How Governance Gets You More Mileage from Your Hybrid Computing Environment."

This free, live webinar will be led by a business and technical expert from WebLayers as well as noted industry analyst and blogger Dana Gardner, founder of Interarbor Solutions. The webinar is designed specifically for IT managers, architects and developers interested in governance for hybrid infrastructures that include cloud computing, software as a service and service-oriented architectures.

Russell Investments Selects Advisor Software for International Investment Proposal Initiative

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

Russell Proposal Generator Now Available for UK Advisors

PIMCO Launches Tax Managed Real Return Fund

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

New Fund Taps PIMCO's Expertise in Inflation-Hedging Investments and Active Management of Tax-Efficient Municipal Bonds

Brookfield Infrastructure Partners Announces Third Quarter 2009 Results

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 07:30:00 EST

Opportunity to Participate in Major Recapitalization and Acquisition Transaction

Life Settlement Association Proudly Names Todd Associates, Inc. as Organization's Endorsed Insurance Broker

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 06:00:00 EST

ORLANDO, FL--(Marketwire - November 3, 2009) - In the spring of 2008, the Life Insurance Settlement Association (LISA) launched a search among its members for an insurance broker to officially endorse. A call for submissions went out to all qualifying LISA members. Proposals were received by the Association and submitted to the LISA Board of Directors for consideration. With due consideration to all proposals, the LISA Board determined that Todd Associates Inc. would receive the honor.

"The association is extremely proud to announce that Todd Associates, Inc. will carry our official endorsement. Todd Associates is widely recognized as a leader in providing critical errors and omissions services to the life settlement industry," remarked Doug Head, LISA Executive Director. "In a time of dramatic and complex changes for our industry, Todd Associates brings a wealth of experience as an insurance broker with a comprehensive understanding of this evolving secondary market. We'

Constitution Mining Completes Purchase of 50% Interest in Gold Sands Project

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:59:00 EST

LIMA, PERU--(Marketwire - November 2, 2009) - Constitution Mining Corp. (OTCBB: CMIN) announces the Company has paid US$750,000 and will issue 2,500,000 shares of common stock to exercise the second option to acquire an additional 25 percent interest in the mineral rights for 382 square kilometers (147.5 square miles) of mining properties in the developing Gold Sands district of northeastern Peru, increasing the Company's interest in the mineral rights from 25 percent to 50 percent.

Bonds.com Group, Inc. Provides Third Quarter 2009 Operational Update Across Key Business Metrics

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:38:00 EST

BOCA RATON, FL--(Marketwire - November 2, 2009) - Bonds.com Group, Inc. (the "Company") (OTCBB: BDCG), through its subsidiary Bonds.com, Inc., provider of an innovative comprehensive online trading platform providing execution, liquidity and competitive pricing to the fragmented fixed income marketplace, announced third quarter 2009 results across all key business metrics.

The following data is unaudited and thus potentially subject to change.

First Asset/Blackrock North American Dividend Achievers(TM) Trust Announces Special Meeting of Unitholders

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:00:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 2, 2009) - First Asset Funds Inc. ("First Asset"), the Manager and Trustee of First Asset/BlackRock North American Dividend Achievers(TM) Trust (the "Trust") (TSX:BDA.UN), announces that a special meeting of the unitholders of the Trust will be held on Monday, December 7, 2009. If required, an adjourned meeting will be held on Thursday, December 17, 2009. Unitholders of record on October 30, 2009 will be entitled to receive notice of and vote at the meeting. The Notice and Management Information Circular which details the matters to be considered at the meeting will be mailed to unitholders on or about November 16, 2009, and will also be available on www.sedar.com after mailing.

Criterion International Equity Fund Announces Meeting of Unitholders

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:00:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 2, 2009) - Criterion Investments Inc. ("Criterion"), the Manager and Trustee of Criterion International Equity Fund ("International Equity"), announces that a meeting of the unitholders of International Equity Fund will be held on Monday, December 7, 2009. If required, an adjourned meeting will be held on Thursday, December 17, 2009. Unitholders of record on October 30, 2009 will be entitled to receive notice of and vote at the meeting. The Notice and Management Information Circular which details the matters to be considered at the meeting will be mailed to unitholders on or about November 16, 2009, and will also be available on www.sedar.com after mailing.

First Asset Global Infrastructure Fund Announces Special Meeting of Unitholders

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:00:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 2, 2009) - First Asset Funds Inc. ("First Asset"), the Manager and Trustee of First Asset Global Infrastructure Fund ("Global Infrastructure") (TSX:FAI.UN), announces that a special meeting of the unitholders of the Global Infrastructure will be held on Monday, December 7, 2009. If required, an adjourned meeting will be held on Thursday, December 17, 2009. Unitholders of record on October 30, 2009 will be entitled to receive notice of and vote at the meeting. The Notice and Management Information Circular which details the matters to be considered at the meeting will be mailed to unitholders on or about November 16, 2009, and will also be available on www.sedar.com after mailing.

First Asset Income & Growth Fund Announces Special Meeting of Unitholders

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:00:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 2, 2009) - FA Capital Management Inc. ("First Asset"), the Manager and Trustee of First Asset Income & Growth Fund (the "Trust") (TSX:IGF.UN) announces that a special meeting of the unitholders of the Trust will be held on Monday, December 7, 2009. If required, an adjourned meeting will be held on Thursday, December 17, 2009. Unitholders of record on October 30, 2009 will be entitled to receive notice of and vote at the meeting. The Notice and Management Information Circular which details the matters to be considered at the meeting will be mailed to unitholders on or about November 16, 2009, and will also be available on www.sedar.com after mailing.

HydroGenetics, Inc. Announces Update

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:00:00 EST

MIAMI, FL--(Marketwire - November 2, 2009) - HydroGenetics, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: HYGN) and its subsidiary Buffalo BioDiesel, Inc., jointly announced today that they agreed to unwind their share exchange agreement entered into in December 2008. Charles Hansen, III, the current CEO of HydroGenetics, Inc., explained that, "My vision for the future of our company is to focus on hydrogen on demand cell technology for the internal combustion engine and working with inventors of breakthrough alternative energy technology. In order to accomplish this, we will divest our holdings of companies that are in other business lines and continue our development of hydrogen cell technology. Sumit [Majumdar, CEO of Buffalo BioDiesel, Inc.] agreed that an unwind at this time would be best for both companies." Sumit Majumdar stated that, "Buffalo BioDiesel, Inc. believed in 2008 that our roll-up into a broadly focused green energy congl

Brendan Wood International Announces TopGun Research, Sales and Trading in Canada

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:59:00 EST

'19 Analysts Join the Ranks of TopGuns for the First Time' - TopGun Press

Investment Planning Counsel Inc. annonce ses ventes de fonds communs de placement et son actif g�r� pour octobre 2009

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:42:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - 2 nov. 2009) - Counsel Portfolio Services Inc. (auparavant appel�e Counsel Group of Funds Inc.), une division d'Investment Planning Counsel Inc., a annonc� aujourd'hui ses r�sultats provisoires au titre de ses ventes de fonds communs de placement et de l'actif g�r� en fonds communs de placement pour le mois termin� le 31 octobre 2009. L'actif g�r� en fonds communs de placement s'�levait � 2,01 milliards de dollars au 31 octobre 2009, comparativement � 1,78 milliard au 31 octobre 2008 et � 1,74 milliard au 31 d�cembre 2008.

Investment Planning Counsel Inc. Reports October 2009 Mutual Fund Sales and Assets Under Management

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:41:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 2, 2009) - Counsel Portfolio Services Inc. (formerly named Counsel Group of Funds Inc.), a division of Investment Planning Counsel, Inc., today reported preliminary mutual fund sales and assets under management for the month ending October 31, 2009. Mutual fund assets under management were $2.01 billion at October 31, 2009 compared with $1.78 billion at October 31, 2008 and $1.74 billion at December 31, 2008. /T/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- M

Broadridge Reports First Quarter Fiscal Year 2010 Results

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:30:00 EST

First Quarter Results In-Line With Expectations; Signs Multi-Year Outsourcing Agreement and Agrees to Sell Clearing Business to Penson

TSX Venture Exchange Closing Summary for November 2, 2009

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:11:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 2, 2009) - 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 167.1 million shares worth 64.7 million dollars. There were 328 advances, 414 declines and 467 issues unchanged. The S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index closed down 1.79 at 1289.62 /T/ Most Active Issues by Volume Volume Name Symbol Close Change

Le Groupe Investors annonce ses ventes de fonds communs de placement et son actif g�r� pour octobre 2009

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:02:00 EST

WINNIPEG, MANITOBA--(Marketwire - 2 nov. 2009) - Le Groupe Investors a annonc� aujourd'hui ses r�sultats provisoires au titre de ses ventes de fonds communs de placement et de l'actif g�r� en fonds communs de placement pour le mois termin� le 31 octobre 2009. L'actif g�r� en fonds communs de placement s'�levait � 55,3 milliards de dollars au 31 octobre 2009, comparativement � 50,3 milliards au 31 octobre 2008 et � 47,5 milliards au 31 d�cembre 2008. /T/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- V

Investors Group Reports October 2009 Mutual Fund Sales and Assets Under Management

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:00:00 EST

WINNIPEG, MANITOBA--(Marketwire - Nov. 2, 2009) - Investors Group today reported preliminary mutual fund sales and assets under management for the month ending October 31, 2009. Mutual fund assets under management were $55.3-billion at October 31, 2009 compared with $50.3-billion at October 31, 2008 and $47.5-billion at December 31, 2008. /T/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mutual Fund Sales - M

TSX Venture Exchange Daily Bulletins for November 2, 2009

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:47:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 2, 2009) - /T/ TSX VENTURE COMPANIES ARAPAHO CAPITAL CORP. ("AHO") BULLETIN TYPE: Reverse Takeover-Completed BULLETIN DATE: November 2, 2009 TSX Venture Tier 2 Company TSX Venture Exchange has accepted for filing Arapaho Capital Corp.'s (the "Company") Reverse Takeover (the "RTO") and related transactions, all as principally described in its filing statement dated October 16, 2009 (the "Filing Statement"). The RTO includes the following matters, all of which h

Great American Group(R) Announces Redemption of All of Its Outstanding Warrants

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:47:00 EST

WOODLAND HILLS, CA--(Marketwire - November 2, 2009) - Great American Group, Inc. (OTCBB: GAMR) ("Great American Group" or the "Company"), a leading provider of asset disposition, valuation and appraisal services, announced today that all of the outstanding warrants to purchase shares of its common stock with an exercise price of $7.50 per share (CUSIP No. 38984G 112) (the "Warrants") were redeemed for $0.50 each as of October 29, 2009, pursuant to the terms of the agreement governing the Warrants, as amended, and represent only the right to receive $0.50. The Warrants will cease being quoted on the OTC Bulletin Board on November 2, 2009. The Company expects that holders of the Warrants will receive payment on or about November 4, 2009.

Extra Space Storage Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2009 Results

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:45:00 EST

Company Earns $0.23 per Share of FFO and Secures $114.1 Million in Debt Financing

IIROC: Resume, Taipan Resources Inc. and Tasman Metals Ltd.

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:28:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 2, 2009) - The following issue(s) will resume trading on the TSXV: /T/ Company TAIPAN RESOURCES formerly Taipan INC. Capital Corp. TSXV Symbol TPN Formerly TPN.P Resumption Time November 3, 2009 9:30AM EDT Company TASMAN METALS LTD. formerly: Ausex Formerly Lumex Capital Corp. Capital Corp.

Macquarie Power & Infrastructure Income Fund to Host Annual Investor Day

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:15:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 2, 2009) - Macquarie Power & Infrastructure Income Fund (TSX:MPT.UN)(TSX:MPT.DB) ("MPT" or the "Fund) today announced it will hold its fourth annual Investor Day on December 2, 2009 in Toronto at the Toronto Board of Trade, which is located in First Canadian Place, 100 King Street West. The Investor Day will include presentations on MPT's strategy and outlook by Michael Bernstein, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Michael Smerdon, Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary. The managers of MPT's power and social infrastructure businesses will also be in attendance.

Thomas Weisel Partners to Present at the 2009 Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Securities Brokerage Conference

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:15:00 EST

SAN FRANCISCO, CA--(Marketwire - November 2, 2009) - Thomas Weisel Partners Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: TWPG), a global growth-focused investment bank, will participate in the Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Securities Brokerage Conference in New York on Wednesday, November 4, 2009. Thomas W. Weisel, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and Lionel F. Conacher, President and Chief Operating Officer, are scheduled to present at 10:30 AM Eastern.

Core Canadian Dividend Trust Declares Monthly Distribution

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:03:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 2, 2009) - Core Canadian Dividend Trust (the "Trust")(TSX:CDD.UN) has declared its monthly distribution of C$0.03960 per unit payable November 30, 2009 to unitholders of record as of November 16, 2009. The Fund's investment objectives are: (i) to provide unitholders of the Fund with monthly cash distributions in an amount targeted to be 6.5% per annum on the net asset value ("NAV") of the Fund; and (ii) to preserve and grow the NAV per Unit. The Fund invests in a blue-chip portfolio consisting of high-quality, large capitalization, dividend paying Canadian companies across multiple industry sectors that have an excellent long-term track record of dividend growth and share price appreciation.

S Split Corp. Declares Monthly Distribution

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:03:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 2, 2009) - S Split Corp. (TSX:SBN)(TSX:SBN.PR.A) (the "Fund"), has declared its monthly distribution of $0.04375 on each of its Preferred Shares and $0.05015 on each of its Class A shares, payable November 30, 2009 to shareholders of record as of November 16, 2009. 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.

TerraVest Income Fund Acquires Service Rigs In Saskatchewan

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:01:00 EST

VEGREVILLE, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Nov. 2, 2009) - TerraVest Income Fund (TSX:TI.UN) announces today that Diamond Energy Services Limited Partnership ("Diamond") has acquired service rig assets of a privately held well services business. The acquisition has an effective date of October 31, 2009.

The acquisition adds four mobile single service rigs to Diamond's fleet, increasing the service rig fleet currently operated by Diamond to 24 rigs. The operational focus for the purchased assets is west-central Saskatchewan and east-central Alberta, areas in which Diamond does not currently operate. The majority of the purchased fleet of service rigs was built in the last five years. The purchased assets include all necessary support equipment and personnel to operate the purchased rigs, including the principal, managers and field personnel.

Premier Canadian Income Fund Declares Distribution

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:00:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 2, 2009) - Premier Canadian Income Fund (TSX:GIP.UN) (the "Fund"), formerly Global Plus Income Trust, has declared its distribution of C$0.06023 per unit for October and November 2009, payable November 30, 2009 to unitholders of record as of November 16, 2009. On October 26, 2009, unitholders of the Fund approved a proposal to reposition the Fund and its portfolio and to extend its termination date to December 31, 2014. The Fund's new investment objectives will be (a) to maximize total returns for unitholders including both long-term appreciation in net asset value ("NAV") per unit and distributions; and (b) to pay unitholders monthly distributions in an amount targeted to be 6.5% per annum on the NAV of the Fund. The Fund will invest in a portfolio principally consisting of common shares selected from the energy, financial and materials sectors of the S&P/TSX 60 Index. In addition, the Fund may invest up to 20% of its net assets in equity securi

Gold Participation and Income Fund Declares Monthly Distribution

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:00:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 2, 2009) - Gold Participation and Income Fund (the "Fund") (TSX:GPF.UN) has declared its monthly distribution of C$0.06381 per unit payable November 30, 2009 to Unitholders of record as of November 16, 2009. The Fund's investment objectives are: (i) to maximize total returns for Unitholders including both long-term appreciation in net asset value ("NAV") per Unit and distributions; and (ii) to pay Unitholders monthly distributions in an amount targeted to be 6.5% per annum on the NAV of the Fund. The Fund will seek to achieve its objectives by investing 100% of its net assets in the gold sector - initially 50% in Shares of SPDR Gold Trust, an exchange-traded fund that seeks to track the price of gold by investing directly in gold bullion, and 50% in a portfolio (the "Managed Gold Portfolio") of equity securities selected from the S&P/TSX Global Gold Index, a dynamic international benchmark of the world's leading gold companies.

Wintraysan Capital Corp., 1498513 Alberta Ltd. and Orion Oil & Gas Ltd. (Formerly 1491542 Alberta Ltd.) Announce Entering Into of Arrangement Agreement for Business Combination

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:43:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA and CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Nov. 2, 2009) -

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. ANY FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS RESTRICTION MAY CONSTITUTE A VIOLATION OF U.S. SECURITIES LAWS.

Wintraysan Capital Corp. (TSX VENTURE:WTS.P) ("Wintraysan" or the "Corporation"), 1498513 Alberta Ltd. (the recently incorporated wholly-owned subsidiary of the Corporation) ("AquireCo") and Orion Oil & Gas Ltd. (formerly 1491542 Alberta Ltd.) ("Orion") are pleased to announce that they have entered into an agreement dated October 30, 2009 (the "Arrangement Agreement"), relating to the acquisition by the Corporation of all of the issued and outstanding securities of Orion by way of the amalgamation of Orion and AcquireCo

IIROC: Halt; ART Advanced Research Tech

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:09:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 2, 2009) - /T/ Company ART Advanced Research Tech TSX Symbol ARA (all issues) Reason Pending News Halt Time (ET) 3:00 PM ET /T/

Economic Investment Trust Limited Announces Dividend

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:21:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 2, 2009) - The Board of Directors of Economic Investment Trust Limited (TSX:EVT) today declared a cash dividend of $0.15 per Common Share payable December 31, 2009 to shareholders of record on December 15, 2009.

Economic Investment Trust Limited advises that the above referenced dividend is an eligible dividend for the purposes of the Income Tax Act (Canada), and any similar provincial tax legislation.

Life Settlement Conference Opens Controversial Issues for Close Examination in New York City

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:03:00 EST

ORLANDO, FL--(Marketwire - November 2, 2009) - Open, unvarnished dialogue is the order of the day at the 15th Annual Fall Life Settlement Conference in New York City next month. The Life Insurance Settlement Association (LISA), as it has for a decade and a half, will convene a frank discussion on issues which have sent shockwaves through the life settlement industry. "We are the Voice of the Industry. Our fall conference will facilitate an honest and free exchange of ideas on the most pressing issues in this industry," declared LISA Executive Director Doug Head. Among the issues at the center of LISA's fall conference is the reliability of life expectancy data as well as the onslaught of public interest, informational investigations of industry practice, and industry press coverage in recent months.

The Options Industry Council Announces Trading Volume on Pace for Record Year Despite October Decline

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:03:00 EST

CHICAGO, IL--(Marketwire - November 2, 2009) - The Options Industry Council (OIC) announced today that 330,432,938 total options contracts changed hands in October. This represents a 12.1 percent decline compared to October 2008, which saw the most contracts traded in a month ever when 375,934,882 contracts were traded.

Year-to-date average daily volume stands at 14.5 million contracts, while a pace of 12.7 million contracts per day for the remainder of the year would surpass the record trading level set in 2008.

CurrencyShares(SM) Exchange Traded Products Declare Monthly Distributions

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:46:00 EST

ROCKVILLE, MD--(Marketwire - November 2, 2009) - Rydex|SGI today announced distribution declarations for three CurrencyShares(SM) exchange traded products: CurrencyShares(SM) Australian Dollar Trust (NYSE: FXA), CurrencyShares(SM) Mexican Peso Trust (NYSE: FXM) and CurrencyShares(SM) Russian Ruble Trust (NYSE: XRU).

EnerVest FTS Limited Partnership 2009 Files Final Prospectus

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:43:00 EST

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Nov. 2, 2009) - NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. ENERVEST FTS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP 2009 (THE "PARTNERSHIP") is pleased to announce that it has filed the final prospectus for its initial public offering on October 30, 2009. An initial closing date will be on or about November 19, 2009. The Partnership's investment objective is to provide Limited Partners with a tax-advantaged investment in two portfolios. The first portfolio consists of Canadian Exploration Expense ("CEE") Flow-Through Shares of Resource Companies (the "Class CEE Portfolio") and the second portfolio consists of Canadian Development Expense ("CDE") Flow-Through Shares of Resource Companies (the "Class CDE Portfolio"). Each portfolio is designed with a view to achieving capital appreciation for Limited Partners through tax advantaged investments.

FIMALAC: Fimalac completes the sale of 20% of Fitch Group to Hearst Communication

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:32:00 EST

PARIS--(Marketwire - November 2, 2009) - All the necessary administrative authorizations having been obtained for the sale of 20% of Fitch Group to Hearst Communication, Fimalac has now received the EUR 300 million proceeds from sale.

The transaction will be recognized in the fiscal 2010 financial statements. It will generate a net capital gain of EUR 249 million, that will be included in profit in the statutory accounts. The effect on consolidated equity is expected to be an increase of around EUR 200 million.

EnerVest Energy and Oil Sands Total Return Trust Announces Annual Redemption Information

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:27:00 EST

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Nov. 2, 2009) - NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. EnerVest Energy and Oil Sands Total Return Trust ("the Fund") (TSX:EOS.UN) announces that requests for redemption of approximately 15% of the issued and outstanding units were submitted by unitholders. Payment of the redemption will be made on or about November 16, 2009 at a redemption price of $7.53 per unit. The redemption price is calculated as the average net asset value per unit on the three business days immediately preceding the Redemption Date of October 30, 2009, less the total of estimated brokerage fees and other costs associated with the disposition of a corresponding amount of the portfolio securities to fund the redemption.

Canadian National Stock Exchange-New Listing-Bestar Inc. (BES)

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:12:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 2, 2009) -

Bulletin 2009- 01101

The common shares of Bestar Inc. have been approved for listing on CNSX.

Bestar Inc. designs, manufactures, and distributes ready-to-assemble furniture.

It is understood the shares of the Company will be delisted from TSX at the close of business Friday, November 6, 2009.

Listing and disclosure documents for Bestar Inc. will be available in the CNSX Listings Disclosure Hall

IIROC: Resume, Kiska Metals Corp.

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:39:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 2, 2009) - The following issue(s) will resume trading on the TSXV today: /T/ Company / Compagnie Kiska Metals Corp. TSXV Symbol / Symbole KSK Resumption Time / Reprise 11:45 ET /T/

ZEOX Announces Inaugural Investor Conference Call

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:17:00 EST

WILTON, CONNETICUTT--(Marketwire - Nov. 2, 2009) - ZEOX Corporation (the "Company" or "ZEOX") (TSX VENTURE:ZOX) (FRANKFURT:ZED), is pleased to confirm the date and details for previously announced Inaugural Investor Conference Call. The details are as follows:

Date:�	Thursday, November 5^th, 2009
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Time:< ELX Futures Reports Record Volume for October 2009 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:49:00 EST NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - November 2, 2009) - ELX Futures, L.P. (ELX Futures) announced today record trading volumes in the month of October for its four U.S. Treasury futures products. Since its launch on July 10th, ELX Futures has been gaining volume and market share, and October has turned out to be a breakout month for the new fully regulated electronic exchange. October Highlights: -- Total volume exceeded 1mm contracts -- October ADV exceeded 50K contracts, up 30% from September ADV -- ELX market share in 2 Year Note futures was over 4% for October and over 5% for the second half of month -- ELX market share in 5 Year Note futures was 5% for October and nearly 5 1/2% for the second half of the month -- ELX total market share was 2.8% for October and over 3% for the second half of the month -- For the last 4 trading days of October a new volume record was set each day, of these the first three days were over 65K and the final day was o GFI Group Honors Nation's Injured Service Men and Women on Its Broking Floor Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:44:00 EST Joins Forces With the Bob Woodruff Foundation and the New York Comedy Festival to "Stand Up For Heroes" Octus Launches E-Commerce Storefront to Market and Sell Energy-Efficient Lighting Products Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:41:00 EST Direct Sales Channel Augments Existing Marketing Activities; Sales Launch Pad and Channel for Octus Proprietary Products Finacity Announces a MXN 300 Million Trade Receivable Securitization for Taenza, S.A. (Grupo Zapata) Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:34:00 EST NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - November 2, 2009) - Finacity Corporation ("Finacity") announced today that it has facilitated the successful closing of a Mexican trade receivable securitization for Taenza, S.A. ("Grupo Zapata"). The issuance provides Grupo Zapata cash proceeds of MXN 300 million over a two-year period through the ongoing purchase of peso and dollar-denominated receivables from five selling entities. The transaction is registered with the CNBV and is rated mxAAA/hrAAA by Standard & Poor's and HR Ratings respectively. Finacity served as Arranger, providing analytic and structuring support and serves as ongoing Bond Administrator and Master Servicer. Barclays Capital Casa de Bolsa, S.A. de C.V. and IXE Casa de Bolsa, S.A. de C.V. placed the securitization issuance with investors. Chase Packaging Declares 10% Stock Dividend on Its Preferred Stock Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:00:00 EST FAIR HAVEN, NJ--(Marketwire - November 2, 2009) - Chase Packaging Corporation, which trades over-the-counter under the symbol "CPKA" ("Pink Sheets") (PINKSHEETS: CPKA), today announced that its Board of Directors declared a ten percent (10%) stock dividend on its outstanding Series A 10% Convertible Preferred Stock ("Preferred Stock"). Shareholders of record as of November 16, 2009, will receive the stock dividend for each share of Preferred Stock owned on that date, payable on December 1, 2009. The dividend will be paid in kind (i.e., in additional shares of Preferred Stock) based on the stated value of $100 per share. IIROC: Halt, Con Space Communications Ltd. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:59:00 EST VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 2, 2009) - The following issue(s) have been halted on the TSXV today: /T/ Company / Compagnie Con Space Communications Ltd. TSXV Symbol / Symbole CCB Reason / Motif Pending news Halt Time / Heure de l'Arret 9:44 ET /T/ The Zweig Total Return Fund, Inc. Declares Distribution Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:48:00 EST NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - November 2, 2009) - The Zweig Total Return Fund, Inc. (NYSE: ZTR) announced that its current monthly distribution will be $0.034 per share, payable on November 25, 2009, to shareholders of record on November 12, 2009 (ex-date November 09, 2009). The distribution represents a cash yield of 10% on an annualized basis. Distributions may represent earnings from net investment income, capital gains, excess gains taxable as ordinary income or, if necessary, return of capital. The tax status of the Fund's distributions is determined at the end of the taxable year. IIROC: Halt, Kiska Metals Corp. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:43:00 EST VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 2, 2009) - The following issue(s) have been halted on the TSXV today: /T/ Company / Compagnie: Kiska Metals Corp. TSXV Symbol / Symbole: KSK Reason / Motif: Company request pending news Halt Time / Heure de l'Arret: 9:21 ET /T/ Byron Capital Markets Launches Lithium Index Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:39:00 EST TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 2, 2009) - Byron Capital Markets, a division of Byron Securities Limited, is pleased to announce the official launch of the Byron Capital Markets Lithium Index. The index is a market-capitalization weighted index of representative companies which are exploring for, or developing, lithium properties as their primary business focus. The component companies are public and traded on the TSX Venture exchange, The Australian Stock Exchange, or the U.S. Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board, and each has a market capitalization of less than USD$500 million.�Relevant companies are continually reviewed for possible inclusion or exclusion from the index, with any addition or deletion of component companies made at the end of every month. Smithtown Bancorp Announces Third Quarter Earnings Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:29:00 EST Earnings Down Due to Increased Provisions for Possible Loan Losses; Core Deposits up 46% so Far This Year; Net Interest Margin Increases by Additional 20 Basis Points IIROC: Halt, Rodocanachi Capital Inc. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:07:00 EST VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 2, 2009) - The following issue(s) have been halted on the TSXV today: /T/ Company / Compagnie Rodocanachi Capital Inc. TSXV Symbol / Symbole ROD.P Reason / Motif Company request pending news Halt Time / Heure de l'Arret 9:02 ET /T/ Asset Dedication Enters Strategic Relationship With BondDesk Group Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:00:00 EST MILL VALLEY, CA--(Marketwire - November 2, 2009) - Asset Dedication, LLC, a provider of engineered asset allocation strategies for independent financial advisors, is pleased to announce that it has entered into a strategic relationship with BondDesk Group, LLC, a leading fixed income electronic trading platform, and one of the largest market destinations for trading odd-lot fixed income securities in the U.S. "Advisors and investors are seeking innovative and practical portfolio strategies that provide dependable income and peace of mind during volatile or uncertain markets," said Stephen J. Huxley, Ph.D., Chief Investment Strategist and Founding Partner of Asset Dedication, LLC. "Our unique Asset Dedication� strategy directly addresses these demands. As we look to expand, we are excited about our association with BondDesk, whose extensive fixed income capabilities are a tremendous complement to our approach." CHEST News: Broncus Technologies and Medico's Hirata Enter Into Exclusive Partnership for LungPoint(TM) and Yield(TM) Product Lines in Japan Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:00:00 EST SAN DIEGO, CA--(Marketwire - November 2, 2009) - Broncus Technologies, Inc., a medical device company focused on developing and commercializing innovative solutions for lung diseases, announced today at the American College of Chest Physicians CHEST 2009 meeting that it has entered into an exclusive agreement with Medico's Hirata as the sole distributor of their LungPoint system and Yield catheters in Japan. LungPoint is a computer-assisted image-guided navigation system for the lungs and is used for planning and guiding bronchoscopic procedures. The Yield Mini Doppler Probe and Transbronchial Coring Needles are used to acquire tissue samples during bronchoscopy. Sparta Commercial Conducts Exclusive Webcast Interview With The Green Baron Report Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:40:00 EST NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - November 2, 2009) - Sparta Commercial Services, Inc. (OTCBB: SRCO) is pleased to announce that an interview with its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Anthony Havens, is available as a webcast on The Green Baron's website (www.thegreenbaron.com). The Company disclaims any responsibility for any other information contained on this site. About Sparta Commercial Services IIROC: Resumptions; Guest-tek Interactive Entertainment Ltd. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:28:00 EST TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 2, 2009) - /T/ Company Guest-tek Interactive Entertainment Ltd. TSX Symbol GTK Resumption Opening Monday, November 02, 2009 /T/ National Bank Financial Selects EquiLend for Securities Finance Technology Services Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - November 2, 2009) - EquiLend announced today that National Bank Financial has selected EquiLend's services to enhance their securities finance business. Choosing EquiLend reflects National Bank Financial's commitment to strengthening automation across its business lines as it aims to mitigate operational risk and achieve greater processing efficiency. "We are very pleased to welcome National Bank Financial to our roster of clients in Canada. This highlights our ongoing commitment to providing innovative securities finance solutions to the Canadian marketplace," says Brian Lamb, CEO of EquiLend. PIMCO ETFs Completes Spectrum of Key U.S. Treasury Offerings With Launch of PIMCO 3-7 Year U.S. Treasury Index Fund Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST Firm Also Adds PIMCO 25+ Year Zero Coupon U.S. Treasury Index Fund to Lineup of ETF Solutions The Mexico Fund, Inc. Publishes Schedule of In-Kind Proceeds Distributed in Connection With Tender Offer Mon, 02 Nov 2009 07:30:00 EST WASHINGTON, DC--(Marketwire - November 2, 2009) - The Mexico Fund, Inc. (NYSE: MXF) ("the Fund") published today the schedule of in-kind proceeds distributed in connection with its In-Kind Tender Offer (the "Offer"), which began September 3, 2009 and expired on October 5, 2009 (the "Expiration Date"). As of the Expiration Date, 9.20% of the Fund's portfolio was comprised of cash and short-term non-equity securities, less other liabilities in excess of assets ("net cash position"). Consistent with the terms and conditions of the Fund's Offer Notice and related documents, the Fund elected to pay a higher pro-rata percentage of equity securities as proceeds of the Offer in order to adjust for the net cash position. The following table shows (1) the percentage of the Fund's net assets represented by each issuer held in its portfolio as of the Expiration Date; and (2) the approximate percentage of the in-kind proceeds re Callidus Software Named Among Top 100 Global Providers of Financial Technology Mon, 02 Nov 2009 07:07:00 EST Sales Performance Management Leader's Spot on Prestigious FinTech 100 Ranking Underscores Continued Growth and Innovative Roadmap Imperial Capital Expands Institutional Research Platform Mon, 02 Nov 2009 04:30:00 EST Daniel J. Ward and Kevin Cohen, CFA Join Imperial Capital's Institutional Research Group National Bank Financial choisit les services de technologie financi�re d�EquiLend pour le secteur des valeurs mobili�res. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - November 2, 2009) - EquiLend a annonc� aujourd'hui que National Bank Financial a s�lectionn� les services d'EquiLend afin d'am�liorer leurs activit�s financi�res dans le domaine des valeurs mobili�res. Le choix d'EquiLend refl�te la d�termination de National Bank Financial de renforcer l'automatisation � travers ses secteurs d'activit� et permet d�att�nuer le risque op�rationnel et d�atteindre une plus grande efficience du traitement. National Bank Financial entscheidet sich f�r die Wertpapier-Finanzdienstleistungstechnologie von EquiLend Mon, 02 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST NEW YORK, NEW YORK--(Marketwire - November 2, 2009) - EquiLend gab heute bekannt, dass National Bank Financial sich f�r die Dienste von EquiLend entschieden hat, um das Wertpapiergesch�ft des Unternehmens auszubauen. Die Wahl von EquiLend spiegelt National Bank Financials permanentes Engagement wider, die Automatisierung in allen Gesch�ftsbereichen voranzutreiben, um letztlich das Betriebsrisiko zu verringern und eine h�here Abwicklungseffizienz zu erreichen. �Wir sind sehr erfreut, National Bank Financial in unserem Kundenkreis in Kanada willkommen hei�en zu k�nnen. Dies ist ein Beweis f�r unser laufendes Engagement, in Kanada innovative, einschl�gige Wertpapier-Finanzdienstleistungen auf den Markt zu bringen�, sagte Brian Lamb, CEO von EquiLend. Acquisition Declared Unconditional - CARBON ACQUISITION COMPANY LTD TO ACQUIRE ECOSECURITIES GROUP PLC Mon, 02 Nov 2009 02:24:00 EST Transaction represents J.P. Morgan's continued investment in carbon markets Accredited Business Consolidators Corp. to Form Two New Subsidiaries Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:01:00 EST DOYLESTOWN, PA--(Marketwire - November 2, 2009) - Accredited Business Consolidators Corp., trading as Italian Oven, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: IOVE), today announced its intention to form two new subsidiary operations. First, the Company will form Accredited Hospitality Group, Inc. AHG will participate in joint ventures (between 25 and 75% ownership of the properties) with smaller hotel and motel locations in Central America and the United States. IOVE, through Italian Oven Travel & Entertainment Corp., will assist the properties become members of global distribution systems so that computerized reservations can occur. The primary reason why smaller hotels are not booked is because they're not featured on electronic reservation systems. AHG will focus on properties with ten to twenty-five rooms that can be filled up at all times rather than large luxury hotels that have half their rooms empty during off-peak sea