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1693062 Ontario Inc. Updates Purchases of Pyxis Capital Inc.

Fri, 09 May 2008 17:35:00 EDT

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - May 9, 2008) - 1693062 Ontario Inc. announces that today it purchased 39,500 Non-voting shares at a price of $0.34 per share of Pyxis Capital Inc. ("Pyxis") through The Toronto Stock Exchange bringing its total holdings in Pyxis to 7,500,000 Common shares (36%); 45,883,440 Non-voting shares (65.74%) and 5,900 Dividend shares (0.13%). As disclosed in 1693062 Ontario Inc.'s April 29, 2008 Take-over Bid Circular, in connection with its offer for all the shares of Pyxis Capital Inc., 1693062 Ontario Inc. may make purchases of Pyxis during the currency of the bid.

ERHC Energy Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2008 Financial Results

Fri, 09 May 2008 17:29:00 EDT

HOUSTON, TX--(Marketwire - May 9, 2008) - ERHC Energy Inc. (OTCBB: ERHE), a publicly traded American company with valuable oil and gas assets in the highly prospective Gulf of Guinea off the coast of central West Africa, today reported financial results for the second quarter ended March 31, 2008.

As of March 31, 2008, ERHC reported cash assets totaling approximately $33 million, compared to approximately $36 million one year ago.

Pyxis Capital Inc.: Second Quarter Results

Fri, 09 May 2008 17:15:00 EDT

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - May 9, 2008) - Pyxis (TSX:PYX)(TSX:PYX.A)(TSX:PYX.E) announced today that net loss for the second quarter ended March 31, 2008 was $0.5 million compared to net income of $41.6 million for the same period in 2007. /T/ $ millions, except per share amounts 2008 2007 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Realized gains (losses) on investments $ (2.1) $ 79.3 Revenue $ (0.4) $ 83.6 N

Brookfield Bridge Lending Fund Acquires Units of Second Wave Petroleum Ltd.

Fri, 09 May 2008 17:09:00 EDT

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - May 9, 2008) - NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO US NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES Brookfield Asset Management Inc. (TSX:BAM)(NYSE:BAM) announces that its bridge lending fund (the "Fund"), has acquired by way of private placement 40,000,000 units ("Units") of Second Wave Petroleum Ltd. ("Second Wave") at a price of $0.25 per Unit. Each Unit is comprised of one class A share ("Class A Shares") and 0.6 of one Class A Share purchase warrant. Each Class A Share purchase warrant is exercisable for one additional Class A Share at a price of $0.3125 per share for a period of 2 years. This acquisition resulted in the Fund acquiring an additional 40,000,000 Class A Shares of Second Wave. The Fund now holds 188,895,454 Class A Shares in Second Wave, or approximately 64.0% of the total issued and outstanding Class A Shares. Assuming full exercise of the Class A Share purchase warrants, the Fund would hold 212,895,454 Class A Shares represe

TSX Venture Exchange Closing Summary for May 9, 2008

Fri, 09 May 2008 16:52:00 EDT

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - May 9, 2008) - The following report is available on tsx.com at the following web page: http://www.tsx.com/en/news_events/media_kit.html Trading was very heavy on a volume of 218.0 million shares worth 140.2 million dollars. There were 520 advances, 345 declines and 551 issues unchanged. The S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index closed up 24.56 at 2564.01 /T/ Most Active Issues by Volume Volume Name Symbol Close Change

Market Regulation Services Inc.: Resume, DEVSTUDIOS INTERNATIONAL INC., MISTRAL PHARMA INC., PARKLAND ENERGY SERVICES INC.

Fri, 09 May 2008 16:28:00 EDT

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - May 9, 2008) - The following issue(s) will resume trading on the TSXV: /T/ Company: DEVSTUDIOS INTERNATIONAL INC. TSXV Symbol: DVE Resumption Time: May 12, 2008 - 9:30AM EST Company: MISTRAL PHARMA INC. TSXV Symbol: MIP Resumption Time: May 12, 2008 - 9:30AM EST Company: PARKLAND ENERGY SERVICES INC. TSXV Symbol: PKE Resumption Time: May 12, 2008 - 9:30AM EST /T/

TSX Venture Exchange Daily Bulletins for May 9, 2008

Fri, 09 May 2008 16:21:00 EDT

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - May 9, 2008) - /T/ TSX VENTURE COMPANIES AMANTA RESOURCES LTD. ("AMH") BULLETIN TYPE: Private Placement-Non-Brokered BULLETIN DATE: May 9, 2008 TSX Venture Tier 2 Company TSX Venture Exchange has accepted for filing documentation with respect to the first tranche of a Non-Brokered Private Placement announced February 11, 2008: Number of Shares: 2,000,000 shares Purchase Price: $0.15 per share Warrants: 1,000,000 share purchase warrants to purchase

Hertz Expands IBM Relationship to Provide Information Technology Services and Support

Fri, 09 May 2008 14:00:00 EDT

Key Component of Strategic Initiative to Transform Business Model

Fitch changes Glitnir Bank's long and short-term credit rating

Fri, 09 May 2008 13:47:00 EDT

REYKJAVIK, ICELAND--(Marketwire - May 9, 2008) - Fitch Ratings Services announced today that it has lowered its long-term counterparty credit ratings on Glitnir Bank from A to A-, with a negative outlook and as a result the short-term rating is lowered from F1 to F2 with a stable outlook. The B/C individual rating was confirmed.

"This result reflects Fitch's view that there continues to be uncertainty on the development of the Icelandic economy", says Ingvar Ragnarsson, Managing Director of Treasury at Glitnir. "Glitnir performed well in the first quarter of 2008, in a challenging market, with core income growing by 8.6% and costs reducing by 12% quarter on quarter. Glitnir demonstrated its inherent strengths with the generation of ISK 7.7bn pre-tax profits in the first quarter, confirming the Bank's underlying resilience and flexibility.

Power Corporation du Canada : Nomination d'un pr�sident d�l�gu� du conseil, �lection d'un nouvel administrateur

Fri, 09 May 2008 13:36:00 EDT

MONTREAL, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - 9 mai 2008) - Le conseil d'administration de Power Corporation du Canada (TSX:POW) a nomm� aujourd'hui M. Robert Gratton au poste de pr�sident d�l�gu� du conseil. M. Gratton a occup�, de 1982 � 1989, le poste de pr�sident du conseil et chef de la direction de Montr�al Trust, filiale de la Corporation Financi�re Power. Il a �t� nomm� pr�sident et chef de la direction de la Corporation Financi�re Power en 1990, et il a �t� pr�sident du conseil avec pouvoirs ex�cutifs de la Financi�re Power de mai 2005 au 8 mai 2008, date � laquelle il a annonc� sa retraite. Il continuera de si�ger au conseil d'administration de la Corporation Financi�re Power.

Power Corporation of Canada: Appointment of Deputy Chairman; Election of a New Director

Fri, 09 May 2008 13:35:00 EDT

MONTREAL, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - May 9, 2008) - The Board of Directors of Power Corporation of Canada (TSX:POW) today appointed Mr. Robert Gratton as Deputy Chairman of the Board. Mr. Gratton served as Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Power Financial Corporation's subsidiary, Montreal Trust, from 1982 to 1989. He was named President and Chief Executive Officer of Power Financial in 1990, and was executive Chairman of the Power Financial Board from May, 2005 until May 8, 2008, when he announced his retirement. He continues to be a member of Power Financial's Board of Directors.

DundeeWealth Declares Quarterly First Preference Shares, Series 1 Dividend

Fri, 09 May 2008 13:15:00 EDT

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - May 9, 2008) - DundeeWealth Inc. (TSX:DW)(TSX:DW.PR.A) announced today that its board of directors has approved the payment of a quarterly cash dividend of $0.29688 per first preference share, series 1 payable on June 30, 2008 to shareholders of record on June 16, 2008. The dividend is designated as an eligible dividend for the purposes of section 89 of the Income Tax Act (Canada). DundeeWealth Inc. is a Canadian owned, independent wealth management company that oversees more than $60.7 billion in assets under management and administration. It provides diversified wealth management and investment solutions including alternative and tax-advantaged products, capital markets and advisory services for financial advisors, institutions, corporations and foundations, and innovative wealth management through independent financial advisors across Canada. DundeeWealth is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX:DW).

DundeeWealth Declares Quarterly Dividend on Common and Special Shares

Fri, 09 May 2008 13:13:00 EDT

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - May 9, 2008) - DundeeWealth Inc. (TSX:DW) announced today that its board of directors has approved the payment of a quarterly cash dividend of $0.02 per common and special share, payable on July 2, 2008, or as otherwise provided under the terms of any applicable escrow agreements, to shareholders of record on June 18, 2008. The dividend is designated as an eligible dividend for the purposes of section 89 of the Income Tax Act (Canada). DundeeWealth Inc. is a Canadian owned, independent wealth management company that oversees more than $60.7 billion in assets under management and administration. It provides diversified wealth management and investment solutions including alternative and tax-advantaged products, capital markets and advisory services for financial advisors, institutions, corporations and foundations, and innovative wealth management through independent financial advisors across Canada. DundeeWealth is listed on the Toronto Stock Excha

Market Regulation Services Inc.: Halt, Golconda Resources Ltd.

Fri, 09 May 2008 12:40:00 EDT

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - May 9, 2008) - The following issue(s) have been halted on the TSXV today: /T/ Company: Golconda Resources Ltd. TSXV Symbol: GA Reason: Company request pending news Halt Time: 12:28 e.t. /T/

Market Regulation Services Inc.: Resume, Esperanza Silver Corp.

Fri, 09 May 2008 11:27:00 EDT

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - May 9, 2008) - The following issue(s) will resume trading on the TSXV today: /T/ Company: Esperanza Silver Corp. TSXV Symbol: EPZ Resumption Time: 12:15 EDT /T/

Market Regulation Services Inc.: Resume, Highbank Resources Ltd.

Fri, 09 May 2008 11:15:00 EDT

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - May 9, 2008) - The following issue(s) will resume trading on the TSXV today: /T/ Company: Highbank Resources Ltd. TSXV Symbol: HBK Resumption Time: 12:00 e.t. /T/

Market Regulation Services Inc.: Halt, Esperanza Silver Corp.

Fri, 09 May 2008 10:59:00 EDT

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - May 9, 2008) - The following issue(s) have been halted on the TSXV today: /T/ Company: Esperanza Silver Corp. TSXV Symbol: EPZ Reason: Company request pending news Halt Time: 10:39 e.t. /T/

Market Regulation Services Inc.: Resume, DEQ Systems Corp.

Fri, 09 May 2008 10:50:00 EDT

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - May 9, 2008) - The following issue(s) will resume trading on the TSXV today: /T/ Company: DEQ Systems Corp. TSXV Symbol: DEQ Resumption Time: 11:30 e.t. /T/

Urbana Corporation Purchases Additional CBOE Membership

Fri, 09 May 2008 10:50:00 EDT

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - May 9, 2008) - NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. WIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE U.S. Urbana Corporation ("Urbana") (TSX:URB.A) is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement to purchase an additional membership in the Chicago Board Options Exchange ("CBOE"), a private entity. The total cost of this purchase is approximately US$2,725,000. Urbana's exchange portfolio now holds a total of 20 CBOE memberships worth approximately CDN$54.9 million.

Market Regulation Services Inc.: Halt, DEQ Systems Corp.

Fri, 09 May 2008 09:33:00 EDT

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - May 9, 2008) - The following issue(s) have been halted on the TSXV today: /T/ Company: DEQ Systems Corp. TSXV Symbol: DEQ Reason: Company request pending news Halt Time: 9:04 e.t. /T/

Taglich Brothers Initiates Coverage on Anglo Swiss Resources, Inc.

Fri, 09 May 2008 09:30:00 EDT

NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - May 9, 2008) - Taglich Brothers, Inc. announces it initiated coverage of Anglo Swiss Resources, Inc. (OTCBB: ASWRF).

Anglo Swiss Resources (ASWRF), headquartered in Vancouver, B.C., is engaged in the acquisition, exploration management and purchase of mineral properties which it aims to develop and commercialize profitably. Its principal properties are located in south eastern British Columbia (Canada). The company also has potential diamond yielding properties in Canada's Northwest Territories. Currently, none of the company's properties are productive.

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

Fri, 09 May 2008 09:00:00 EDT

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

Hillsdale Investment Management Launches Institutional Investment Services Team

Fri, 09 May 2008 08:00:00 EDT

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - May 9, 2008) - Chris Guthrie, President and CEO of Hillsdale Investment Management Inc., announced today that Hillsdale has officially launched its in-house Institutional Investment Services team following the recent addition of Harry Marmer, Executive Vice-President, Institutional Investment Services. This culmination of a multi-year process marks the end of Hillsdale's relationship with Twenty First Century Investments Inc., an independent investment management marketing organization that has been under contract to Hillsdale since June 2003.

Eveready Income Fund Announces 2008 First Quarter Financial Results

Fri, 09 May 2008 08:00:00 EDT

EDMONTON, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - May 9, 2008) - Eveready Income Fund (TSX:EIS.UN) - /T/ Selected Consolidated Financial Information ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Three Months Ended March 31 March 31 $ thousands, except per unit amounts 2008 2007 % Change ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Revenue $ 184,721 $ 143,972 28%

Hillsdale Investment Management annonce le lancement de son �quipe de Services des placements institutionnels

Fri, 09 May 2008 08:00:00 EDT

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - 9 mai 2008) - Chris Guthrie, Pr�sident et chef de la direction chez Hillsdale Investment Management Inc., a annonc� aujourd'hui le lancement officiel de son �quipe interne de Services des placements institutionnels. Cette annonce fait suite � la nomination r�cente de Harry Marmer, Vice-pr�sident ex�cutif, Service des placements institutionnels, et repr�sente la culmination de plusieurs ann�es d'efforts dans ce processus. Ainsi prend fin la relation de Hillsdale avec Twenty First Century Investments Inc., une soci�t� ind�pendante de marketing en gestion d'investissements qui �tait sous contrat avec Hillsdale depuis juin 2003.

Paramount Gold and Silver Corp. Acquires Mining Concession Extending its San Miguel Vein in Mexico

Fri, 09 May 2008 04:00:00 EDT

CHIHUAHUA, MEXICO--(Marketwire - May 9, 2008) - Paramount Gold and Silver Corp. (AMEX:PZG)(TSX:PZG.TO) (FRANKFURT:P6G)(WKN:A0HGKQ) recently acquired a new mining concession at its San Miguel project in Mexico. Elyca hosts the on-strike extension of its newly discovered 'Clavo 99'. Elyca fills in the gap between Paramount's San Miguel and Empalme concessions providing approximately 2,000 meters of continuous on-strike potential. Recent press releases (drill table below) described the high-grade intercepts at 'Clavo 99' in the northwestern portion of the San Miguel project. The strongly mineralized vein continues to the northwest onto Elyca, which is expected to contain extensions of the mineralization described in those press releases.

1st Century Bancshares, Inc. Letter to Shareholders

Thu, 08 May 2008 23:05:00 EDT

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

Dear Fellow Stockholder:

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

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

Thu, 08 May 2008 22:49:00 EDT

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

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

Thu, 08 May 2008 20:55:00 EDT

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

1693062 Ontario Inc. Updates Purchases of Pyxis Capital Inc.

Thu, 08 May 2008 17:32:00 EDT

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - May 8, 2008) - 1693062 Ontario Inc. announces that on May 7, 2008 it purchased 1,900 Dividend shares at a price of $11.25 per share and on May 8, 2008 it purchased 1,000 Non-voting shares at a price of $0.34 per share of Pyxis Capital Inc. ("Pyxis") through The Toronto Stock Exchange bringing its total holdings in Pyxis to 7,500,000 Common shares (36%); 45,843,940 Non-voting shares (65.69%) and 5,900 Dividend shares (0.13%). As disclosed in 1693062 Ontario Inc.'s April 29, 2008 Take-over Bid Circular, in connection with its offer for all the shares of Pyxis Capital Inc., 1693062 Ontario Inc. may make purchases of Pyxis during the currency of the bid.

Senvest Capital Inc. annonce ses r�sultats pour les trois mois termin�s le 31 mars 2008

Thu, 08 May 2008 17:23:00 EDT

MONTREAL, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - 8 mai 2008) - Senvest Capital Inc. (TSX:SEC) a annonc� aujourd'hui une perte nette de 108 898 $, ou 0.04 $ par action, pour les trois mois termin�s le 31 mars 2008. Pour la m�me p�riode en 2007, Senvest Capital Inc a inscrit une benefice nette de 4 238 777 $ ou 1.60 $ par action. Valeur par action �tait 59.27 $ � la fin de la premier trimestre. Senvest Capital Inc. et ses filiales exercent leurs activit�s dans les services bancaires d'investissement, la gestion de biends, le secteur immobilier, et les syst�mes �lectroniques de s�curit�

Senvest Capital Reports Results for the Quarter Ended March 31, 2008

Thu, 08 May 2008 17:22:00 EDT

MONTREAL, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - May 8, 2008) - Senvest Capital Inc. (TSX:SEC) today reported a net loss of $108,898 or $0.04 per share for the three months ended March 31, 2008. This compares to net earnings of $4,238,777 or $1.60 per share for the same period in 2007. Book value was $59.27 per share at the end of the first quarter. Senvest Capital Inc. and its subsidiaries have business activities in Merchant banking, Asset Management, Real Estate and electronic security. /T/ CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF EARNINGS

Guardian Capital Group Limited Announces First Quarter 2008 Operating Results

Thu, 08 May 2008 17:11:00 EDT

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - May 8, 2008) - Guardian Capital Group Limited (TSX:GCG)(TSX:GCG.A) - /T/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- For the three months ended March 31 ($ in thousands, except per share amounts) 2008 2007 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Revenues, net of commissions paid to advisors $ 17,867 $ 17,893 Net earnings 3,655 4,501

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

Thu, 08 May 2008 17:09:00 EDT

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

Award Capital Corp. Announces Qualifying Transaction With Spot Coffee Canada Inc.

Thu, 08 May 2008 17:05:00 EDT

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - May 8, 2008) - AWARD CAPITAL CORP. (TSX VENTURE:AWD.P) ("Award"), a Capital Pool Company, announces that it has entered into an arm's length binding letter agreement dated May 8, 2008 (the "Agreement") pursuant to which it has agreed to acquire, directly or indirectly, all of the issued and outstanding shares of Spot Coffee Canada Inc. ("Spot Canada"). Spot Canada is a private cafe & hospitality company that designs, develops and operates community oriented cafes to provide the highest quality service, light signature meals and "inhouse" roasted gourmet coffee to a growing number of discerning consumers. Spot Canada currently has operations in Toronto, Ontario and in New York State, and has adopted an aggressive business plan that calls for the development and operation of new cafes in upstate New York, Toronto, South Florida and in the Middle East.

TSX Venture Exchange Closing Summary for May 8, 2008

Thu, 08 May 2008 17:05:00 EDT

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

Terra Nova Financial Group, Inc. Announces Earnings

Thu, 08 May 2008 17:05:00 EDT

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

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

TSX Venture Exchange Daily Bulletins for May 8, 2008

Thu, 08 May 2008 17:03:00 EDT

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - May 8, 2008) - /T/ TSX VENTURE COMPANIES BULLETIN TYPE: Cease Trade Order BULLETIN DATE: May 7, 2008 TSX Venture Tier 2 Companies A Cease Trade Order has been issued by the Alberta Securities Commission on May 7, 2008, against the following Companies for failing to file the document indicated within the required time period: Period Ending Symbol Company Failure to File (Y/M/D)

Market Regulation Services Inc.: Resume, JM CAPITAL CORP.

Thu, 08 May 2008 16:39:00 EDT

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - May 8, 2008) - The following issue(s) will resume trading on the TSXV: /T/ Company: JM CAPITAL CORP. TSXV Symbol: JMC.P Resumption Time: May 9, 2008 - 9:30AM EST /T/

First Marblehead Announces Third Quarter Fiscal 2008 Results

Thu, 08 May 2008 16:05:00 EDT

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

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

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

Thu, 08 May 2008 16:01:00 EDT

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

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

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

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

Investment portfolio composition and yield:

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

Benvest New Look Income Fund Reports: Revenues, EBITDA and Net Earnings Continue to Improve in the First Quarter of 2008

Thu, 08 May 2008 16:00:00 EDT

MONTREAL, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - May 8, 2008) - Benvest New Look Income Fund (TSX:BCI.UN) - Revenues for the first quarter of 2008 increased by 7.0% to $15.3 million compared to the corresponding quarter of last year. The comparable store performance improved by 2.7% compared to the first quarter of last year. EBITDA(1) for the quarter increased by 9.8% or $243,000 compared to last year. Expressed as a percentage of revenues, EBITDA grew to 17.8% from 17.4% despite an increase in fixed expenses related to the business expansion.

Fonds de revenu Benvest New Look : Les revenus, le BAIIA et le b�n�fice net continuent de s'am�lioer au premier trimestre de 2008

Thu, 08 May 2008 16:00:00 EDT

MONTREAL, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - 8 mai 2008) - Fonds de revenu Benvest New Look (TSX:BCI.UN) - Les revenus pour le premier trimestre de 2008 ont augment� de 7,0 % par rapport au trimestre correspond de l'an pass� pour atteindre 15,3 millions $. La performance des magasins comparables s'est am�lior�e de 2,7 % par rapport au premier trimestre de l'an pass�. Le BAIIA(1) du trimestre a augment� de 9,8 % soit 243 000 $ par rapport � l'an pass�. Exprim� en pourcentage des revenus, le BAIIA est pass� de 17,4 % � 17,8 % malgr� une augmentation des frais fixes li�e � l'expansion de l'entreprise.

Altus Group Income Fund Announces Clarification Amendments to the Proposed Executive Compensation Plan

Thu, 08 May 2008 15:22:00 EDT

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - May 8, 2008) - Altus Group Income Fund ("Fund") (TSX:AIF.UN) today announced clarification amendments to the proposed Executive Compensation Plan outlined in the Fund's Management Information Circular, dated April 11, 2008. Voting will take place at the Fund's Annual and Special Meeting to be held on Monday, May 12, 2008. Proxies may be deposited to CIBC Mellon Trust Company up until 5:00 pm on May 8th, or with the Chair at the Meeting. The Fund is proposing that both the Unit Option Plan ("Option Plan") and the Deferred Performance Plan ("Performance Plan") be amended to clarify that (i) the Administrators of the plans be the Board or any committee of the Board made up of independent Trustees, and (ii) that Unitholder approval will be required in respect of any amendments that would allow the transfer or assignment of Options or Locked-up Securities other than for normal estate settlement purposes, or a change that would allow the participation of no

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

Thu, 08 May 2008 15:00:00 EDT

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

Rogue Securities Trader to Present at Burton Group Catalyst Conference

Thu, 08 May 2008 14:06:00 EDT

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

Corporation Financi�re Power : Changement � la direction et nomination au conseil d'administration

Thu, 08 May 2008 13:34:00 EDT

MONTREAL, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - 8 mai 2008) - Lors de l'assembl�e annuelle des actionnaires tenue aujourd'hui � Montr�al, M. Gratton a annonc� qu'il quittera ses fonctions � la direction de la Corporation Financi�re Power (TSX:PWF) pour prendre sa retraite et qu'en cons�quence il ne se repr�sentera pas comme pr�sident du conseil d'administration. M. Gratton a �t� nomm� pr�sident et chef de la direction de la Financi�re Power en 1990, apr�s avoir occup�, de 1982 � 1989, le poste de pr�sident du conseil, pr�sident et chef de la direction de Montr�al Trust, une filiale de la Financi�re Power. Il a �t� nomm� pr�sident du conseil avec pouvoirs ex�cutifs de la Financi�re Power en mai 2005. Il continuera de si�ger au conseil d'administration.

Power Financial Corporation: Management Succession and New Board Appointment

Thu, 08 May 2008 13:33:00 EDT

MONTREAL, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - May 8, 2008) - At the Annual Meeting of Shareholders held in Montreal today, Robert Gratton indicated that he was retiring as an executive of Power Financial Corporation (TSX:PWF) and therefore would not be standing for re-election as Chairman of the Board of Directors. Mr. Gratton was named President and Chief Executive Officer of Power Financial in 1990, having served as Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Power Financial's subsidiary Montreal Trust, from 1982 to 1989. He became executive Chairman of the Board of Power Financial in May 2005. He remains a member of the Board of Directors.

Market Regulation Services Notice: Halt; Highbank Resources Ltd.

Thu, 08 May 2008 13:08:00 EDT

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - May 8, 2008) - The following issue(s) have been halted on the TSXV today: /T/ Company Highbank Resources Ltd. TSXV Symbol HBK Reason Company request pending news Halt Time 12:43 e.t. /T/

AIB Files Form 20-F

Thu, 08 May 2008 12:45:00 EDT

DUBLIN, IRELAND--(Marketwire - May 8, 2008) - Allied Irish Banks, p.l.c. ("AIB") (NYSE: AIB) filed its Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended 31 December 2007 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday, 7 May, 2008.

The Form 20-F is available on the Investor Relations section of the Company's website at www.aibgroup.com.

Shareholders who wish to receive a hard copy of the Form 20-F should make a request to The Company Secretary, Allied Irish Banks, p.l.c., Bankcentre, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, Ireland. A copy of the Form 20-F will be mailed free of charge.

Market Regulation Services Notice: Resumption; Timminco Limited

Thu, 08 May 2008 12:44:00 EDT

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - May 8, 2008) - The following issue(s) will resume trading today: /T/ Company: Timminco Limited TSX Symbol: TIM Resumption Time: 12.45 p.m. ET /T/

Market Regulation Services Notice: Resumption; Opawica Explorations Inc.

Thu, 08 May 2008 12:19:00 EDT

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - May 8, 2008) - The following issue(s) will resume trading today: /T/ Company Opawica Explorations Inc. TSX Symbol OPW Resumption Time 12:30pm ET /T/

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

Thu, 08 May 2008 12:06:00 EDT

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

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

Thu, 08 May 2008 11:57:00 EDT

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

Market Regulation Services Notice: Halt; Timminco Limited

Thu, 08 May 2008 11:52:00 EDT

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - May 8, 2008) - Regulatory halts have been imposed for the following issues today: /T/ Company: Timminco Limited TSX Symbol: TIM Reason: pending news Halt Time: 11.42 a.m. ET /T/

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

Thu, 08 May 2008 11:24:00 EDT

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

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

Innovium Completes Sale of Levucell Assets

Thu, 08 May 2008 10:19:00 EDT

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - May 8, 2008) - Innovium Media Properties Corp. (TSX VENTURE:IN)(FRANKFURT:IH7) ("Innovium") announces that it has completed the sale of its interest in the Levucell(TM) suite of products. Innovium's predecessor company, Agritek Bio Ingredients Corporation, the co-developer of Levucell, initiated the sale in February 1999 when it sold all inventory, rights and intellectual property to Danstar Ferment, SA, a Swiss company, for $1.7 million and a series of continuing payments related to the sales of Levucell. Over the past nine years the continuing payments have totalled $10.0 million, which in addition to the final accelerated continuing payment of $4.4 million brings the total sale price to over $16.1 million. The final net proceeds will be used for working capital purposes and in support of Innovium's investments.

Supplier Enablement: The Link Between Procurement and Accounts Payable Success

Thu, 08 May 2008 10:00:00 EDT

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

Market Regulation Services Inc.: Halt, Ansell Capital Corp.

Thu, 08 May 2008 09:43:00 EDT

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - May 8, 2008) - The following issue(s) have been halted on the TSXV today: /T/ Company: Ansell Capital Corp. TSXV Symbol: ACP.P Reason: Company request pending news Halt Time: 9:00 edt /T/

Dundee Corporation Increases Ownership in Eurogas

Thu, 08 May 2008 09:12:00 EDT

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - May 8, 2008) - In accordance with regulatory requirements, Dundee Corporation ("Dundee") (TSX:DC.A)(TSX:DC.PR.A) announces that it has acquired, directly and indirectly, an aggregate of 19,903,095 common shares of Eurogas Corporation ("Eurogas") pursuant to Eurogas' recently completed rights offering. Dundee acquired 15,807,759 common shares under its basic subscription right and 4,095,336 common shares under the additional subscription privilege. As a result, Dundee Corporation now owns directly and indirectly 83,134,138 common shares, representing an approximate 53.4% interest in Eurogas.

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

Thu, 08 May 2008 09:00:00 EDT

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

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

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

Thu, 08 May 2008 09:00:00 EDT

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

Market Regulation Services Notice: Halt; VisionSky Corporation

Thu, 08 May 2008 08:40:00 EDT

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - May 8, 2008) - The following issue(s) have been halted today: /T/ Company VisionSky Corporation CNQ Symbol VSKY Reason Cease Trade Order Halt Time (EST) 8:22 am /T/

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

Thu, 08 May 2008 08:30:00 EDT

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

Broadridge Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2008 Results and Increases EPS Guidance

Thu, 08 May 2008 07:30:00 EDT

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

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

Pinnacle Airlines Reports First Quarter 2008 Financial Results

Thu, 08 May 2008 07:00:00 EDT

MEMPHIS, TN--(Marketwire - May 8, 2008) - Pinnacle Airlines Corp. (NASDAQ: PNCL) ("the "Company") today reported first quarter 2008 net income and fully diluted earnings per share ("EPS") of $2.7 million and $0.15, respectively. The Company's net income and EPS were $9.4 million and $0.38, respectively, for the first quarter of 2007.

The Company's financial performance for the quarter was negatively affected by two primary issues. First, Colgan Air, Inc. ("Colgan"), the Company's turboprop aircraft operating subsidiary, recorded an operating loss of approximately $5 million. The loss is almost entirely caused by recent significant increases in fuel costs affecting the entire airline industry. Colgan's average cost per gallon of fuel increased 54% as compared to the first quarter of 2007, adding approximately $3.9 million in fuel costs. Colgan's financial performance is also affected by seasonal changes in demand

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

Thu, 08 May 2008 05:00:00 EDT

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

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

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

Wed, 07 May 2008 19:57:00 EDT

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

Boston Pizza Royalties Income Fund and Boston Pizza International Inc. Announce First Quarter Sales Results and April Distribution to Unitholders

Wed, 07 May 2008 18:50:00 EDT

Fund's earnings before taxes rise 16% with royalty pool growing to 300 restaurants

Sitestar Purchases Dial Assurance Wholesale Dial-Up Provider

Wed, 07 May 2008 18:05:00 EDT

Company Gains Thousands of New Access Numbers Plus New Revenue Stream

TSX Venture Exchange Closing Summary for May 7, 2008

Wed, 07 May 2008 17:03:00 EDT

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

Market Regulation Services Inc.: Resume, ISCOPE INC.

Wed, 07 May 2008 17:00:00 EDT

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - May 7, 2008) - The following issue(s) will resume trading on the TSXV: /T/ Company: ISCOPE INC. TSXV Symbol: ISI Resumption Time: May 8, 2008 - 9:30AM EST /T/

TSX Venture Exchange Daily Bulletins for May 7, 2008

Wed, 07 May 2008 16:57:00 EDT

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - May 7, 2008) - /T/ TSX VENTURE COMPANIES AAER INC. ("AAE") BULLETIN TYPE: Halt BULLETIN DATE: May 7, 2008 TSX Venture Tier 2 Company Effective at 6:21 a.m. PST, May 7, 2008, trading in the shares of the Company was halted at the request of the Company, pending an announcement; this regulatory halt is imposed by Market Regulation Services, the Market Regulator of the Exchange pursuant to the provisions of Section 10.9(1) of the Universal Market Integrity Rules.

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

Wed, 07 May 2008 15:23:00 EDT

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

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

Concerning the Ordinary Shareholders' Meeting

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

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

Market Regulation Services Notice: Resumption; Clairvest Group

Wed, 07 May 2008 14:59:00 EDT

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - May 7, 2008) - The following issue(s) will resume trading today: /T/ Company Clairvest Group TSX Symbol CVG Resumption Time 03.15 p.m. ET /T/

Market Regulation Services Notice: Resumption; Norex Exploration Services Inc.

Wed, 07 May 2008 14:42:00 EDT

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - May 7, 2008) - The following issue(s) will resume trading today: /T/ Norex Exploration Services Inc. TSX Symbol: NRX Resumption Time: 12.00 p.m. ET /T/

Market Regulation Services Notice: Halt; Clairvest Group

Wed, 07 May 2008 14:19:00 EDT

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - May 7, 2008) - Regulatory halts have been imposed for the following issues today: /T/ Company: Clairvest Group TSX Symbol: CVG Reason: pending news Halt Time: 01.58 p.m. ET /T/

Market Regulation Services Notice: Resumption; Keystone North America Inc.

Wed, 07 May 2008 14:13:00 EDT

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - May 7, 2008) - The following issue(s) will resume trading today: /T/ Company Keystone North America Inc. TSX Symbol KNA.UN Resumption Time 2:15 pm (EST) /T/

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

Wed, 07 May 2008 13:57:00 EDT

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

Market Regulation Services Notice: Halt; Keystone North America Inc.

Wed, 07 May 2008 13:46:00 EDT

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - May 7, 2008) - The following issue(s) have been halted today: /T/ Company Keystone North America Inc. TSX Symbol KNA.UN Reason Pending News Halt Time 1:35 /T/

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, Inc. Stockholders Approve Merger

Wed, 07 May 2008 13:32:00 EDT

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

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

Research Report Provides a Positive Outlook for EastBridge Investment Group

Wed, 07 May 2008 13:00:00 EDT

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

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

Pinetree Capital Ltd. Acquires Securities of Western Potash Corp.

Wed, 07 May 2008 12:24:00 EDT

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - May 7, 2008) - Pinetree Capital Ltd. (TSX:PNP), announces that on May 6, 2008, following Western Potash Corp.'s ("Western Potash") initial public offering, it owned 6,810,000 common shares ("Common Shares") of Western Potash and 6,000,000 common share purchase warrants (the "Warrants"). In the event that the Warrants are fully exercised, these holdings represent approximately 13.3% of the total issued and outstanding common shares of Western Potash as of May 6, 2008, calculated on a partially diluted basis assuming the exercise of the Warrants only. As a result of this transaction, Pinetree and its joint actors held, as at May 6, 2008, an aggregate of 9,810,000 common shares of Western Potash, including the Common Shares, and convertible securities exercisable into 10,045,000 common shares of Western Potash (the "Convertible Securities"), including the Warrants. Of these totals, Pinetree directly holds the Common Shares and the Warrants directly. If Pine

Paramount Gold and Silver Corp. to Prepare Resource Estimate

Wed, 07 May 2008 11:30:00 EDT

CHIHUAHUA, MEXICO--(Marketwire - May 7, 2008) - Paramount Gold and Silver Corp. (TSX:PZG)(AMEX:PZG)(FRANKFURT:P6G)(WKN:A0HGKQ) has engaged A.C.A Howe International Limited, mining and geological consultants from Toronto, Canada to complete a National Instrument 43-101 compliant resource estimate of its San Miguel project in Mexico. The estimate will include all drill results from inception to date including 'Clavo 99' and from other areas of the San Miguel project. Since its last resource estimate first released in January 2007 Paramount has drilled over 170 holes at San Miguel. This resource estimate is expected to be completed by mid 2008.

Market Regulation Services Notice: Halt; Norex Exploration Services Inc.

Wed, 07 May 2008 10:59:00 EDT

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - May 7, 2008) - Regulatory halts have been imposed for the following issues today: /T/ Norex Exploration Services Inc. TSX Symbol: NRX Reason: pending news Halt Time: 10.45 a.m. ET /T/

Kaplan Financial Compliance Introduces Producer "Self Service" Feature

Wed, 07 May 2008 10:43:00 EDT

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

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

Wed, 07 May 2008 10:17:00 EDT

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

Market Regulation Services Inc.: Resume, AAER Inc.

Wed, 07 May 2008 10:15:00 EDT

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - May 7, 2008) - The following issue(s) will resume trading on the TSXV today: /T/ Company: AAER Inc. TSXV Symbol: AAE Resumption Time: 10:15 edt /T/

Market Regulation Services Inc.: Halt, AAER Inc.

Wed, 07 May 2008 10:12:00 EDT

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - May 7, 2008) - The following issue(s) have been halted on the TSXV today: /T/ Company: AAER Inc. TSXV Symbol: AAE Reason: Company request pending news Halt Time: 9:20 edt /T/

Market Regulation Services Inc.: Halt, Pan Terra Industries Inc.

Wed, 07 May 2008 10:10:00 EDT

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - May 7, 2008) - The following issue(s) have been halted on the TSXV today: /T/ Company: Pan Terra Industries Inc. TSXV Symbol: PNT.H Reason: Company request pending news Halt Time: 9:00 EDT /T/

Two Managers Qualify for Elite MassMutual Management Council

Wed, 07 May 2008 09:30:00 EDT

Two Intermountain Financial Group Associates Qualify for Management Council

Mulvihill Premium Global Plus Announces Normal Course Issuer Bid

Wed, 07 May 2008 08:32:00 EDT

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - May 7, 2008) - Mulvihill Premium Global Plus (the "Fund") (TSX:GIP.UN) is pleased to announce that today, the Toronto Stock Exchange has accepted its Notice of Intention to make a normal course issuer bid. The Trust will have the right to purchase under the bid up to a maximum of 80,093 units (representing approximately 10% of the Trust's public float) commencing May 9, 2008. The Trust may not purchase more than 16,018 of its units (representing approximately 2% of the Trust's 800,934 issued and outstanding units as of April 29, 2008) in any 30-day period under the bid. Purchases made pursuant to the normal course issuer bid will be made in the open market through the facilities of the Toronto Stock Exchange. The normal course issuer bid will remain in effect until the earlier of May 8, 2009, the termination of the bid by the Trust or the Trust purchasing the maximum number of units permitted under the bid. Units purchased by the Trust pursuant to the is

Mulvihill Top 10 Split Trust Announces Normal Course Issuer Bid

Wed, 07 May 2008 08:26:00 EDT

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - May 7, 2008) - Mulvihill Top 10 Split Trust (TSX:TXT.UN)(TSX:TXT.PR.A) (the "Fund") is pleased to announce that today, the Toronto Stock Exchange has accepted its Notice of Intention to make a normal course issuer bid. The Trust will have the right to purchase under the bid up to a maximum of 314,727 Capital Units and 314,727 Preferred Securities (representing approximately 10% of the Trust's public float), together in units (each consisting of one Capital Unit and one Preferred Security), commencing May 9, 2008. The Trust may not purchase more than 63,681 of its units (representing approximately 2% of the Trust's 3,184,078 issued and outstanding Capital Units and approximately 2% of the Trust's 3,184,078 issued and outstanding Preferred Securities, both as of April 29, 2008) in any 30-day period under the bid. Purchases made pursuant to the normal course issuer bid will be made in the open market through the facilities of the Toronto Stock Exchange. The

Mulvihill Premium Canadian Announces Normal Course Issuer Bid

Wed, 07 May 2008 08:24:00 EDT

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - May 7, 2008) - Mulvihill Premium Canadian (the "Fund") (TSX:FPI.UN) is pleased to announce that today, the Toronto Stock Exchange has accepted its Notice of Intention to make a normal course issuer bid. The Trust will have the right to purchase under the bid up to a maximum of 283,144 units (representing approximately 10% of the Trust's public float) commencing May 9, 2008. The Trust may not purchase more than 56,914 of its units (representing approximately 2% of the Trust's 2,845,744 issued and outstanding units as of April 29, 2008) in any 30-day period under the bid. Purchases made pursuant to the normal course issuer bid will be made in the open market through the facilities of the Toronto Stock Exchange. The normal course issuer bid will remain in effect until the earlier of May 8, 2009, the termination of the bid by the Trust or the Trust purchasing the maximum number of units permitted under the bid. Units purchased by the Trust pursuant to the is

Core Canadian Dividend Trust Announces Normal Course Issuer Bid

Wed, 07 May 2008 08:09:00 EDT

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - May 7, 2008) - Core Canadian Dividend Trust (the "Fund) (TSX:CDD.UN) is pleased to announce that today, the Toronto Stock Exchange has accepted its Notice of Intention to make a normal course issuer bid. The Trust will have the right to purchase under the bid up to a maximum of 424,827 units (representing approximately 10% of the Trust's public float) commencing May 9, 2008. The Trust may not purchase more than 84,965 of its units (representing approximately 2% of the Trust's 4,248,271 issued and outstanding units as of April 29, 2008) in any 30-day period under the bid. Purchases made pursuant to the normal course issuer bid will be made in the open market through the facilities of the Toronto Stock Exchange. The normal course issuer bid will remain in effect until the earlier of May 8, 2009, the termination of the bid by the Trust or the Trust purchasing the maximum number of units permitted under the bid. Units purchased by the Trust pursuant to the i

Top 10 Canadian Financial Trust: Announces Normal Course Issuer Bid

Wed, 07 May 2008 08:09:00 EDT

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - May 7, 2008) - Top 10 Canadian Financial Trust (the "Fund") (TSX:TCT.UN) is pleased to announce that today, the Toronto Stock Exchange has accepted its Notice of Intention to make a normal course issuer bid. The Trust will have the right to purchase under the bid up to a maximum of 747,531 units (representing approximately 10% of the Trust's public float) commencing May 9, 2008. The Trust may not purchase more than 150,106 of its units (representing approximately 2% of the Trust's 7,505,319 issued and outstanding units as of April 29, 2008) in any 30-day period under the bid. Purchases made pursuant to the normal course issuer bid will be made in the open market through the facilities of the Toronto Stock Exchange. The normal course issuer bid will remain in effect until the earlier of May 8, 2009, the termination of the bid by the Trust or the Trust purchasing the maximum number of units permitted under the bid. Units purchased by the Trust pursuant to

Les fondateurs de CGI mon�tisent une partie de leurs actions de CGI tout en assurant la stabilit� � long terme de CGI

Wed, 07 May 2008 07:41:00 EDT

MONTREAL, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - 7 mai 2008) - Le Groupe CGI inc. (TSX:GIB.A)(NYSE:GIB) a annonc� aujourd'hui que les fondateurs de CGI, Serge Godin et Andr� Imbeau, respectivement Pr�sident ex�cutif du conseil et Vice-pr�sident ex�cutif du conseil et secr�taire corporatif ont conclu une transaction visant la mon�tisation d'un total de 11 millions d'actions de CGI. La transaction, laquelle implique des contrats � terme faisant r�f�rence au prix de fermeture des actions CGI Classe A le 6 mai 2008, a �t� conclue avec une banque � charte canadienne. Suite � cette entente, Serge Godin et Andr� Imbeau conserveront la propri�t� v�ritable de ces actions ainsi que les droits de vote y aff�rents.

CGI Founders to Monetize Portion of Shareholding While Protecting CGI's Destiny

Wed, 07 May 2008 07:39:00 EDT

MONTREAL, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - May 7, 2008) - CGI Group Inc. (TSX:GIB.A)(NYSE:GIB) announced today that Serge Godin, Founder and Executive Chairman of the Board and Andre Imbeau, Founder, Executive Vice-Chairman of the Board and Corporate Secretary have entered into a transaction to monetize a total of 11 million CGI shares. This transaction, which involves forward contracts referencing the closing price of CGI Class A shares on May 6, 2008, was entered into with a Canadian chartered bank. As a result of the arrangement, the beneficial ownership and voting rights associated with the shares will remain with Serge Godin and Andre Imbeau.

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

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:05:00 EDT

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

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

Financial Highlights

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

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

Wed, 07 May 2008 03:20:00 EDT

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

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

Glitnir Bank first quarter results for 2008

Wed, 07 May 2008 02:39:00 EDT

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

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

Financial Highlights

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


Operational Highlights

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

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

Tue, 06 May 2008 19:54:00 EDT

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

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

Tue, 06 May 2008 19:04:00 EDT

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

Financial Summary

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

EnerVest FTS Limited Partnership 2006 II Announces Sale of Assets and Dissolution

Tue, 06 May 2008 17:48:00 EDT

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - May 6, 2008) - EnerVest FTS Limited Partnership 2006 II (the "Partnership") announces that effective April 30, 2008 the sale of all of the assets of the Partnership to EnerVest Natural Resource Fund Ltd. and the dissolution of the Partnership has now been completed. On the asset sale and subsequent dissolution each limited partner of the Partnership received 1.5205050575 shares of EnerVest Natural Resource Fund Ltd. at a net asset value of $15.0564 per mutual fund share, for each unit they held in the Partnership.

1693062 Ontario Inc. Updates Purchases of Pyxis Capital Inc.

Tue, 06 May 2008 17:40:00 EDT

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - May 6, 2008) - 1693062 Ontario Inc. announces that on May 5, 2008 it purchased 4,000 Dividend shares at a price of $11.2485 per share and on May 6, 2008 it purchased 2,500 Non-voting shares at a price of $0.34 per share of Pyxis Capital Inc. ("Pyxis") through The Toronto Stock Exchange bringing its total holdings in Pyxis to 7,500,000 Common shares (36%); 45,842,940 Non-voting shares (65.69%) and 4,000 Dividend shares (0.08%). As disclosed in 1693062 Ontario Inc.'s April 29, 2008 Take-over Bid Circular, in connection with its offer for all the shares of Pyxis Capital Inc., 1693062 Ontario Inc. may make purchases of Pyxis during the currency of the bid.

American Business Lending Awarded Preferred Lenders Program Status

Tue, 06 May 2008 17:32:00 EDT

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

EnerVest Natural Resource Fund Ltd. Announces Purchase of Assets

Tue, 06 May 2008 17:17:00 EDT

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - May 6, 2008) - EnerVest Natural Resource Fund Ltd. ("EnerVest") announces that effective April 30, 2008 the purchase of all the assets, totaling approximately $25.8 million, of EnerVest FTS Limited Partnership 2006 and EnerVest FTS Limited Partnership 2006 II, has been completed. The assets were purchased in exchange for mutual fund shares of EnerVest, valued at a net asset value of $15.0564 per mutual fund share. EnerVest is an open-end mutual fund corporation, specializing in investing in the oil and gas industry and is actively managed by Cypress Capital Management Ltd. The fund code for EnerVest is ENV 040.

EnerVest FTS Limited Partnership 2006 Announces Sale of Assets and Dissolution

Tue, 06 May 2008 17:08:00 EDT

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - May 6, 2008) - EnerVest FTS Limited Partnership 2006 (the "Partnership") announces that effective April 30, 2008 the sale of all of the assets of the Partnership to EnerVest Natural Resource Fund Ltd. and the dissolution of the Partnership has now been completed. On the asset sale and subsequent dissolution each limited partner of the Partnership received .9286563879 shares of EnerVest Natural Resource Fund Ltd. at a net asset value of $15.0564 per mutual fund share, for each unit they held in the Partnership.

Fonds de revenu Macquarie �nergie et infrastructure annonce de solides r�sultats pour le premier trimestre

Tue, 06 May 2008 17:05:00 EDT

- Rendement du portefeuille conforme aux attentes - Situation financi�re stable et marqu�e par la prudence - Forte capacit� de croissance continue

Macquarie Power & Infrastructure Income Fund Announces Solid First Quarter Results

Tue, 06 May 2008 17:04:00 EDT

- Portfolio performing in line with expectations - Stable, conservative financial position - Strong capacity for continuing growth

TSX Venture Exchange Closing Summary for May 6, 2008

Tue, 06 May 2008 17:04:00 EDT

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

TSX Venture Exchange Daily Bulletins for May 6, 2008

Tue, 06 May 2008 16:53:00 EDT

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - May 6, 2008) - /T/ TSX VENTURE COMPANIES AAER INC. ("AAE") BULLETIN TYPE: Resume Trading BULLETIN DATE: May 6, 2008 TSX Venture Tier 2 Company Effective at the open, May 6, 2008, shares of the Company resumed trading, an announcement having been made over Marketwire. TSX-X -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ACADEMY VENTURES INC. ("ACV") BULLETIN TYPE: Private Placement-Non-Brokered BULLETIN DATE: May 6, 2008 T

Taiwan Greater China Fund Announces Monthly Update

Tue, 06 May 2008 16:46:00 EDT

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

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

Bridge Bank Opens San Francisco Technology Banking Office

Tue, 06 May 2008 16:30:00 EDT

Mike Lederman Named to Open and Manage New Office

Charter Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX VENTURE:CRH.UN) Announces Q1 2008 Financial Results

Tue, 06 May 2008 16:25:00 EDT

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - May 6, 2008) - Charter Real Estate Investment Trust ("Charter REIT") (TSX VENTURE:CRH.UN) is pleased to announce its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2008. Highlights During the first quarter of 2008, Charter REIT: - acquired its seventh property - Place Val Est in Sudbury, a 110,313 square foot grocery-anchored retail strip centre for an aggregate purchase price of $14,720,000, bringing total assets acquired to approximately $112,000,000 since January 1, 2007;

Market Regulation Services Inc.: Resume, MPVC INC.

Tue, 06 May 2008 16:11:00 EDT

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - May 6, 2008) - The following issue(s) will resume trading on the TSXV: /T/ Company: MPVC INC. TSXV Symbol: OCI Resumption Time: May 7, 2008 - 9:30AM EST /T/

Middlesex Water Company Announces First Quarter Results

Tue, 06 May 2008 15:31:00 EDT

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

First Quarter Operating Results

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

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

Tue, 06 May 2008 15:21:00 EDT

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

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

Alan Newberry Secures Grant for Mary Crowley Cancer Research Centers

Tue, 06 May 2008 15:00:00 EDT

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

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

Altus Group Income Fund to Release First Quarter Results

Tue, 06 May 2008 14:36:00 EDT

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - May 6, 2008) - In conjunction with the release of its 2008 first quarter results for the period ended March 31, 2008, Altus Group Income Fund ("Altus") (TSX:AIF.UN) will host a conference call at 4:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time on Monday, May 12, 2008, following its Annual and Special Meeting. Gary Yeoman, Chief Executive Officer, and Dale Lawr, Chief Financial Officer, of Altus Group Income Fund will review first quarter results and corporate developments. The first quarter financial highlights will be released by newswire midday Monday, May 12th.

Invesco PowerShares Recognized With ETF Industry Awards

Tue, 06 May 2008 14:21:00 EDT

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

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

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

Tue, 06 May 2008 14:15:00 EDT

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

CurrencyShares(SM) ETFs Declare Monthly Distributions

Tue, 06 May 2008 14:12:00 EDT

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

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

Tue, 06 May 2008 14:12:00 EDT

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

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