http://www.marketwire.com Marketwire - Personal Finance en Copyright: (C) Marketwire Fri, 09 May 2008 10:29:42 EDT 1 http://www.marketwire.com/rss/marketwire_logo.jpg http://www.marketwire.com http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=854546&sourceType=3 TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - May 9, 2008) - Canadian Real Estate Investment Trust ("CREIT") (TSX:REF.UN) today announced results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008. For the three months ended March 31, 2008, CREIT reported Funds from Operations (FFO) of $0.550 per unit. This is a $0.037 per unit increase over the three months ended March 31, 2007, representing a 7% improvement. Stephen Johnson, President and Chief Executive Officer of CREIT, said, "We are satisfied with our performance in the first quarter of 2008. We recorded positive improvements in all three property sectors on a same-asset basis and we continued to retain significant cash for reinvestment in the business. Although our operations have performed well, we remain cautious given the uncertainty in the credit markets and the potential for an economic slowdown in Canada." TSX:REF.UN Fri, 09 May 2008 10:29:00 EDT http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=854520&sourceType=3 VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - May 9, 2008) - Abode Mortgage Holdings Corp. (TSX VENTURE:ABD) today issued a correction to its previously issued news release dated February 12, 2008, in which it was reported that the holders of $700,000 of convertible debentures that matured on February 4th, 2008 have purchased new two-year unsecured convertible notes under the private placement announced by Abode on January 14, 2008. In fact, the holders of such $700,000 of convertible debentures, as well as other investors who have put forward subscription agreements to invest a further $875,000, have only agreed to participate in the private placement, which has not closed. Abode is holding the $1,575,000 that such investors have committed as an interest-bearing loan pending closing of the private placement. Abode is also filing restated financial statements and the MD&A today to correct this disclosure. TSX VENTURE:ABD Fri, 09 May 2008 09:37:00 EDT http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=854519&sourceType=3 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/ Fri, 09 May 2008 09:33:00 EDT http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=854436&sourceType=3 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. Fri, 09 May 2008 08:00:00 EDT http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=854440&sourceType=3 TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - 9 mai 2008) - Chris Guthrie, Président et chef de la direction chez Hillsdale Investment Management Inc., a annoncé aujourd'hui le lancement officiel de son équipe interne de Services des placements institutionnels. Cette annonce fait suite à la nomination récente de Harry Marmer, Vice-président exécutif, Service des placements institutionnels, et représente la culmination de plusieurs années d'efforts dans ce processus. Ainsi prend fin la relation de Hillsdale avec Twenty First Century Investments Inc., une société indépendante de marketing en gestion d'investissements qui était sous contrat avec Hillsdale depuis juin 2003. Fri, 09 May 2008 08:00:00 EDT http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=854417&sourceType=3 <p>VANCOUVER, BC--(Marketwire - May 9, 2008) - PayChest, Inc. (<exchange name="PINKSHEETS">PINKSHEETS</exchange>: <ticker name="PYCT">PYCT</ticker>), a strategic global marketing company and developer of technology solutions, today announced the release of its new website, anticipated changes to its current lines of business and also the release of its year end financial results. The new website <a href="http://www.flushaway.com">www.flushaway.com</a>, integrates the company's recent major acquisition of the sales, marketing, manufacturing patent and trademark rights of FlushawayT, a developer of a uniquely patented range of absorbent biodegradable and flushable products. On the heels of this acquisition announcement, the <a href="http://www.paychest.com">www.paychest.com</a> website will be directed to <a href="http://www.flushaway.com">www.flushaway.com</a>, setting the new direction for the company's commitment to sales and distribution worldwide. Fri, 09 May 2008 05:58:00 EDT http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=854412&sourceType=3 <p>LOS ANGELES, CA--(Marketwire - May 9, 2008) - MoneyTV is the nationally syndicated television program all about money and what makes it happen (<a href="http://www.moneytv.net">http://www.moneytv.net</a>), featuring informative interviews by hosts Donald Baillargeon and Skip Lindeman with company CEOs, providing insights into their operations and outlooks for their futures. <p> Free information packages from the featured companies can be requested by sending an email to <a href="mailto:info@moneytv.net">info@moneytv.net</a>. Fri, 09 May 2008 05:00:00 EDT http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=854394&sourceType=3 <p>LOS ANGELES, CA--(Marketwire - May 8, 2008) - 1st Century Bancshares, Inc. (<exchange name="OTCBB">OTCBB</exchange>: <ticker name="FCTY">FCTY</ticker>) mailed the following letter to its shareholders: <p> Dear Fellow Stockholder: <p> 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. Thu, 08 May 2008 23:05:00 EDT http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=854385&sourceType=3 <p>LOS ANGELES, CA--(Marketwire - May 8, 2008) - 1st Century Bancshares, Inc. (the "Company" or "1st Century Bancshares") (<exchange name="OTCBB">OTCBB</exchange>: <ticker name="FCTY">FCTY</ticker>), the holding company of 1st Century Bank, N.A. (the "Bank"), today reported continued growth in loans and deposits as well as operating results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2008. <p> The Company reported net income of $206,000, or $.02 per diluted share, for the three months ended March 31, 2008 compared to net income of $164,000 or $.02 per diluted share, in the same period a year ago. Thu, 08 May 2008 22:34:00 EDT http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=854318&sourceType=3 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. Thu, 08 May 2008 17:32:00 EDT http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=854311&sourceType=3 MONTREAL, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - 8 mai 2008) - Senvest Capital Inc. (TSX:SEC) a annoncé aujourd'hui une perte nette de 108 898 $, ou 0.04 $ par action, pour les trois mois terminés le 31 mars 2008. Pour la même période en 2007, Senvest Capital Inc a inscrit une benefice nette de 4 238 777 $ ou 1.60 $ par action. Valeur par action était 59.27 $ à la fin de la premier trimestre. Senvest Capital Inc. et ses filiales exercent leurs activités dans les services bancaires d'investissement, la gestion de biends, le secteur immobilier, et les systémes électroniques de sécurité TSX:SEC Thu, 08 May 2008 17:23:00 EDT http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=854309&sourceType=3 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 $59.27 per share at the end of the first quarter. Senvest Capital Inc. and its subsidiaries have business activities in Merchant banking, Asset Management, Real Estate and electronic security. /T/ CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF EARNINGS TSX:SEC Thu, 08 May 2008 17:22:00 EDT http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=854299&sourceType=3 TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - May 8, 2008) - Guardian Capital Group Limited (TSX:GCG)(TSX:GCG.A) - /T/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- For the three months ended March 31 ($ 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 TSX:GCG TSX:GCG.A Thu, 08 May 2008 17:11:00 EDT http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=854294&sourceType=3 <p>CHICAGO, IL--(Marketwire - May 8, 2008) - Terra Nova Financial Group, Inc. (<exchange name="OTCBB">OTCBB</exchange>: <ticker name="TNFG">TNFG</ticker>), 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. <p> "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 Thu, 08 May 2008 17:05:00 EDT http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=854268&sourceType=3 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/ Thu, 08 May 2008 16:39:00 EDT http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=854238&sourceType=3 <p>BOSTON, MA--(Marketwire - May 8, 2008) - The First Marblehead Corporation (<exchange name="NYSE">NYSE</exchange>: <ticker name="FMD">FMD</ticker>) today announced its financial and operating results for the third quarter of fiscal 2008 and for the nine-month period ended March 31, 2008. <p> 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 $681 million for the same period last year. Revenues declined principally as a result of illiquidity in the financing market for private student loans, leading to the Company's inability to complete a se NYSE:FMD Thu, 08 May 2008 16:05:00 EDT http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=854231&sourceType=3 <p>NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - May 8, 2008) - PennantPark Investment Corporation (the "Company") (<exchange name="NASDAQ">NASDAQ</exchange>: <ticker name="PNNT">PNNT</ticker>) today announces financial results for its second fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2008. <p> <pre> HIGHLIGHTS Quarter Ended March 31, 2008 ($ 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 NASDAQ:PNNT Thu, 08 May 2008 16:01:00 EDT http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=854218&sourceType=3 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. TSX:BCI.UN Thu, 08 May 2008 16:00:00 EDT http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=854220&sourceType=3 MONTREAL, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - 8 mai 2008) - Fonds de revenu Benvest New Look (TSX:BCI.UN) - Les revenus pour le premier trimestre de 2008 ont augmenté de 7,0 % par rapport au trimestre correspond de l'an passé pour atteindre 15,3 millions $. La performance des magasins comparables s'est améliorée de 2,7 % par rapport au premier trimestre de l'an passé. Le BAIIA(1) du trimestre a augmenté de 9,8 % soit 243 000 $ par rapport à l'an passé. Exprimé en pourcentage des revenus, le BAIIA est passé de 17,4 % à 17,8 % malgré une augmentation des frais fixes liée à l'expansion de l'entreprise. TSX:BCI.UN Thu, 08 May 2008 16:00:00 EDT http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=854225&sourceType=3 <p>Billions Lost -- Local Phone and Mobile Bills Among Top Consumer Choices for Charging Small Digital Purchases</p> Thu, 08 May 2008 16:00:00 EDT http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=854207&sourceType=3 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 TSX:AIF.UN Thu, 08 May 2008 15:22:00 EDT http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=854176&sourceType=3 TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - May 8, 2008) - NOT FOR RELEASE OVER US NEWSWIRE SERVICES Attention Business/Financial Editors: Menu Foods Income Fund (TSX:MEW.UN) announced today that it will release its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008 on Thursday, May 15, 2008. The financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2008 will be released during the day and will be discussed at Menu Foods Income Fund's annual meeting. The annual meeting is to be held on May 15, 2008 at 2:00pm in Salon F of the Mississauga Convention Centre, located at 75 Derry Road, Mississauga, Ontario. The meeting will be chaired by Ian Ross, Chairman and Trustee of Menu Foods Income Fund. Ian will be joined by Paul Henderson, Menu's President and Chief Executive Officer and Mark Wiens, Menu's Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. TSX:MEW.UN Thu, 08 May 2008 14:09:00 EDT http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=854155&sourceType=3 <p>PHOENIX, AZ--(Marketwire - May 8, 2008) - Some 5.2 million of the nation's most "financially needy" undergraduates are unable to pay for school even after receiving federal Pell Grants and maxing out supplemental financial aid like scholarships and <a href="http://www.nextstudent.com/student- loans/student-loans.asp">student loans</a>, according to a recent study by the Institute for Higher Education Policy. <p> The federal Pell Grant system is specifically targeted at helping low-income students afford a college education. But while Pell Grants provide some of the most fundamental financial aid for these students, the program's awards have failed to keep up with rising tuition costs, researchers write in the IHEP report, "Window of Opportunity: Targeting Federal Grant Aid to Students With the Lowest Incomes." Thu, 08 May 2008 13:16:00 EDT http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=854150&sourceType=3 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/ Thu, 08 May 2008 13:08:00 EDT http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=854127&sourceType=3 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/ Thu, 08 May 2008 12:44:00 EDT http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=854106&sourceType=3 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/ Thu, 08 May 2008 12:19:00 EDT http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=854095&sourceType=3 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) ( Thu, 08 May 2008 12:06:00 EDT http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=854082&sourceType=3 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/ Thu, 08 May 2008 11:52:00 EDT http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=854060&sourceType=3 <p>UNION, NJ--(Marketwire - May 8, 2008) - Center Bancorp, Inc. (<exchange name="NASDAQ">NASDAQ</exchange>: <ticker name="CNBC">CNBC</ticker>), 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. <p> 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. NASDAQ:CNBC Thu, 08 May 2008 11:24:00 EDT http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=854027&sourceType=3 <p>PHOENIX, AZ--(Marketwire - May 8, 2008) - To better serve our shareholders, Premier Information Management, Inc. (<exchange name="PINKSHEETS">PINKSHEETS</exchange>: <ticker name="PIFR">PIFR</ticker>) has been working with Griffin Corporate Concepts and is rebuilding its investor communications. <p> The company is therefore asking shareholders to update their contact information at <a href="http://www.premierinformationmanagement.com/contact.asp">http://www.premierinformationmanagement.com/contact.asp</a> to better help Premier keep them informed of the dynamic growth of the company. Thu, 08 May 2008 10:25:00 EDT http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=854024&sourceType=3 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. TSX VENTURE:IN FRANKFURT:IH7 Thu, 08 May 2008 10:19:00 EDT http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=854022&sourceType=3 <p>SAN MATEO, CA--(Marketwire - May 8, 2008) - Bills.com, a personal finance Web site, has announced the launch of a new podcast program that will address a wide variety of financial-related topics. <p> The podcast content will cover budgeting tips, debt management strategies, mortgage help, insurance trends and other related issues. All episodes will be available at no charge. <p> "The podcast is a great resource for visitors to the Bills.com site," says Brad Stroh, co-founder and co-CEO of the company. Thu, 08 May 2008 10:16:00 EDT http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=854006&sourceType=3 <p>New Research Finds That Supplier Enablement Leads to Lower Requisition-to-Order and Invoice-Processing Costs</p> NYSE:HHS Thu, 08 May 2008 10:00:00 EDT http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=853984&sourceType=3 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/ Thu, 08 May 2008 09:43:00 EDT http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=853965&sourceType=3 <p>NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - May 8, 2008) - Investment firm W. P. Carey & Co. LLC (<exchange name="NYSE">NYSE</exchange>: <ticker name="WPC">WPC</ticker>) today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008. <p> QUARTERLY RESULTS <p> <pre> -- Total revenues net of reimbursed expenses for the first quarter of 2008 were $47 million, compared to $41.2 million for the first quarter of 2007. Reimbursed expenses are excluded from total revenues because they have no impact on net income. -- Net income for the first quarter of 2008 increased to $17.1 million, as compared to $10.8 million for the same period in 2007. -- Diluted earnings per share (EPS) for the first quarter of 2008 increased to $0.43, as compared to $0.27 for the same period in 2007. -- Funds from operations (FFO) for the first quarter of 2008, as per the attached table, increased to $0.54 per diluted share, or $21.5 million, as compared to $0.47 per NYSE:WPC Thu, 08 May 2008 09:15:00 EDT http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=853959&sourceType=3 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. TSX:DC.A TSX:DC.PR.A Thu, 08 May 2008 09:12:00 EDT http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=853934&sourceType=3 <p>MIAMI, FL--(Marketwire - May 8, 2008) - Expert Group, Inc. (<exchange name="PINKSHEETS">PINKSHEETS</exchange>: <ticker name="EXPT">EXPT</ticker>) is proud to welcome 2 new loan officers to the Expert Family. <p> 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. Thu, 08 May 2008 09:00:00 EDT http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=853938&sourceType=3 <p>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. Thu, 08 May 2008 09:00:00 EDT http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=853906&sourceType=3 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/ Thu, 08 May 2008 08:40:00 EDT http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=853887&sourceType=3 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; TSX:BKP Thu, 08 May 2008 08:30:00 EDT http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=853857&sourceType=3 <p>Rebates Help Ease Costs of Moving, Spent on Closing Costs, Furniture and Bills</p> NASDAQ:ZIPR Thu, 08 May 2008 08:00:00 EDT http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=853827&sourceType=3 TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - May 8, 2008) - NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWS WIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES Newport Partners Income Fund ("NPF" or "the Fund") (TSX:NPF.UN) today announced its results for the three months ended March 31, 2008. The Fund's financial results are based on a diversified portfolio of investments in 18 private businesses in four operating segments. Revenue for the three month period ended March 31, 2008 was $161.7 million, up 39% from $116.2 million produced in the prior year period. Gross profit increased 21% to $45.0 million for the period compared to $37.4 million in the first quarter of 2007. Adjusted EBITDA increased 9% to $18.3 million versus $16.8 million for the same quarter last year. Adjusted EBITDA margin declined from 14% in the first quarter of 2007 to 11% for the period ended March 31, 2008. TSX:NPF.UN Thu, 08 May 2008 07:09:00 EDT http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=853810&sourceType=3 <p>Larry Oakley, CEO of WSC, Indicates Company Is Undervalued Considering the Unusual Appreciation Potential, Personal Gift Card, Agreement With Cinema Now, Market and Advantages to Merchants</p> Thu, 08 May 2008 06:30:00 EDT http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=853731&sourceType=3 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 Wed, 07 May 2008 19:57:00 EDT http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=853712&sourceType=3 Fund's earnings before taxes rise 16% with royalty pool growing to 300 restaurants TSX:BPF.UN Wed, 07 May 2008 18:50:00 EDT http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=853683&sourceType=3 CONCORD, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - May 7, 2008) - Futuremed Healthcare Income Fund (TSX:FMD.UN) ("Futuremed" or the "Fund") announced today its financial and operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2008. Sales in the first quarter of 2008 were $27.5 million compared to $27.6 million for the same period in 2007. Sales of the Fund's consumable nursing supplies rose 0.7% to $22.7 million compared to $22.5 million last year, driven primarily by a 1.8% increase in sales of incontinence products. Consumable nursing supplies represented approximately 82.5% of the Fund's total sales in the first quarter of 2008. TSX:FMD.UN Wed, 07 May 2008 17:30:00 EDT http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=853675&sourceType=3 TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - May 7, 2008) - XTM eXchange Split Corp. ("XTM Split") is pleased to announce the filing of a preliminary prospectus for a proposed new offering. The offering is an investment in common shares of TSX Group Inc. which is the company resulting from the combination of TSX Group Inc. and Montreal Exchange Inc. The Company will offer two investment choices: Class A Shares (a capital share) and Priority Equity Shares (a preferred share). XTM Split's Class A Shares offer regular monthly cash dividends targeted to be 5.00% per annum. The Class A Shares will also provide holders with any capital appreciation or dividend growth achieved in its shares of TSX Group Inc. TSX:XTD TSX:XTD.PR.A TSX:XMF TSX:XMF.PR.A TSX:XCM TSX:XCM.PR.A TSX:FTN TSX:FTN.PR.A TSX:DFN TSX:DFN.PR.A TSX:DF TSX:DF.PR.A TSX:FFN TSX:FFN.PR.A TSX:FTU TSX:FTU.PR.A TSX:LFE TSX:LFE.PR.A TSX:PPL TSX:PPL.PR.A TSX:PDV TSX:PDV.PR.A Wed, 07 May 2008 17:12:00 EDT http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=853670&sourceType=3 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/ Wed, 07 May 2008 17:00:00 EDT http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=853659&sourceType=3 <p>ATLANTA, GA--(Marketwire - May 7, 2008) - CompuCredit (<exchange name="NASDAQ">NASDAQ</exchange>: <ticker name="CCRT">CCRT</ticker>) reported first quarter 2008 GAAP earnings of $2.5 million, or $0.05 per fully diluted common share, versus a first quarter 2007 GAAP net loss of $2.5 million, or $0.05 per fully diluted common share. First quarter 2008 GAAP earnings from continuing operations were $5.5 million, or $0.12 per fully diluted common share, as compared to $2.1 million, or $0.04 per fully diluted common share, for the first quarter of 2007. NASDAQ:CCRT Wed, 07 May 2008 16:32:00 EDT http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=853657&sourceType=3 <p>SAN JOSE, CA--(Marketwire - May 7, 2008) - Bridge Capital Holdings (<exchange name="NASDAQ">NASDAQ</exchange>: <ticker name="BBNK">BBNK</ticker>), whose subsidiary is Bridge Bank, National Association, announced today that its President and Chief Executive Officer, Daniel P. Myers, is scheduled to deliver a presentation at the 10th Annual D.A. Davidson Financial Services Conference in Seattle today at 4:45 p.m., Pacific Time. <p> The Company recently reported total assets of $785.0 million as of March 31, 2008, and earnings for the quarter ended March 31, 2008 of $1.5 million or $0.22 per diluted share. NASDAQ:BBNK Wed, 07 May 2008 16:30:00 EDT http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=853615&sourceType=3 TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - May 7, 2008) - DUNDEE REIT (TSX:D.UN) today posted strong financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2008. Dundee REIT's management team will discuss the Trust's financial results at its annual and special meeting, being held today at 2:00 p.m. (MDT) at the Fairmount Palliser Hotel - Turner Valley Room, 133 9th Avenue SW in Calgary, Alberta. WEBCAST The meeting will also be webcast. To access the simultaneous webcast, please visit our website at www.dundeereit.com and click on the link for News & Events, then click on Calendar of Events. The webcast will be archived within two hours after the end of the meeting and will be available for 90 days. TSX:D.UN Wed, 07 May 2008 15:33:00 EDT http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=853606&sourceType=3 <p>PARIS--(Marketwire - May 7, 2008) - SCOR's Combined General Meeting adopts all of the proposed resolutions by a wide majority <p> The agenda of SCOR SE's Combined General Meeting of 7 May 2008, held in Paris and chaired by Denis Kessler, was as follows: <p> Concerning the Ordinary Shareholders' Meeting <p> 1. Approval of the annual accounts for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007 - resolution approved by 98.85% of the votes; <p> 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; NYSE:SCO Paris:SCR Wed, 07 May 2008 15:23:00 EDT http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=853588&sourceType=3 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/ Wed, 07 May 2008 14:59:00 EDT http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=853581&sourceType=3 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/ Wed, 07 May 2008 14:42:00 EDT http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=853579&sourceType=3 TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - May 7, 2008) - Clairvest Group Inc. (TSX:CVG) is pleased to announce a one-time special dividend of $10 million, or $0.6272 per share. The dividend is an ineligible dividend for Canadian income tax purposes. The dividend will be payable to common shareholders of record as of May 20, 2008. The dividend will be paid June 20, 2008. About Clairvest Clairvest Group Inc. is a Canadian merchant bank that invests its own capital, and that of third parties through Clairvest Equity Partners Limited Partnership and Clairvest Equity Partners III Limited Partnership, in businesses that have the potential to generate superior returns. In addition to providing financing, Clairvest contributes strategic expertise and execution ability to support the growth and development of its investee partners. Clairvest realizes value through investment returns and the eventual disposition of its investments. TSX:CVG Wed, 07 May 2008 14:41:00 EDT http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=853569&sourceType=3 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/ Wed, 07 May 2008 14:19:00 EDT http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=853563&sourceType=3 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/ Wed, 07 May 2008 14:13:00 EDT http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=853545&sourceType=3 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/ Wed, 07 May 2008 13:46:00 EDT http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=853480&sourceType=3 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 TSX:PNP Wed, 07 May 2008 12:24:00 EDT http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=853409&sourceType=3 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/ Wed, 07 May 2008 10:59:00 EDT http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=853382&sourceType=3 <p>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. NASDAQ:CUBA Wed, 07 May 2008 10:17:00 EDT http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=853381&sourceType=3 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/ Wed, 07 May 2008 10:15:00 EDT http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=853380&sourceType=3 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/ Wed, 07 May 2008 10:12:00 EDT http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=853378&sourceType=3 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/ Wed, 07 May 2008 10:10:00 EDT http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=853335&sourceType=3 <p>Two Intermountain Financial Group Associates Qualify for Management Council</p> Wed, 07 May 2008 09:30:00 EDT http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=853268&sourceType=3 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 TSX:GIP.UN Wed, 07 May 2008 08:32:00 EDT http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=853242&sourceType=3 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 TSX:TXT.UN TSX:TXT.PR.A Wed, 07 May 2008 08:26:00 EDT http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=853241&sourceType=3 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 TSX:FPI.UN Wed, 07 May 2008 08:24:00 EDT http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=853229&sourceType=3 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 TSX:TCT.UN Wed, 07 May 2008 08:09:00 EDT http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=853199&sourceType=3 MONTREAL, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - 7 mai 2008) - Le Groupe CGI inc. (TSX:GIB.A)(NYSE:GIB) a annoncé aujourd'hui que les fondateurs de CGI, Serge Godin et André Imbeau, respectivement Président exécutif du conseil et Vice-président exécutif du conseil et secrétaire corporatif ont conclu une transaction visant la monétisation d'un total de 11 millions d'actions de CGI. La transaction, laquelle implique des contrats à terme faisant référence au prix de fermeture des actions CGI Classe A le 6 mai 2008, a été conclue avec une banque à charte canadienne. Suite à cette entente, Serge Godin et André Imbeau conserveront la propriété véritable de ces actions ainsi que les droits de vote y afférents. TSX:GIB.A NYSE:GIB Wed, 07 May 2008 07:41:00 EDT http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=853198&sourceType=3 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. TSX:GIB.A NYSE:GIB Wed, 07 May 2008 07:39:00 EDT http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=853148&sourceType=3 <p>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</p> Wed, 07 May 2008 04:16:00 EDT http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=853147&sourceType=3 <p>REYKJAVIK, ICELAND--(Marketwire - May 7, 2008) - <p> <br> <pre> 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 </pre> <p> Financial Highlights <p> <pre> * 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% </pre> Wed, 07 May 2008 04:05:00 EDT http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=853145&sourceType=3 <p>PARIS LA DEFENSE, FRANCE--(Marketwire - May 7, 2008) - Press Release <p> 07 May 2008 <p> For further information, please contact: <p> Beat Werder +33 (0)1 46 98 71 39 <p> Chief Communications Officer <p> Marco Circelli +33 (0)1 46 98 72 17 <p> Head Investor Relations <p> SCOR realises strong net income of EUR 124 million in the First Quarter 2008, up 63% despite a challenging financial environment <p> 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. NYSE:SCO Paris:SCR Wed, 07 May 2008 03:20:00 EDT http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=853141&sourceType=3 <p>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</p> Wed, 07 May 2008 03:13:00 EDT http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=853137&sourceType=3 <p>REYKJAVIK, ICELAND--(Marketwire - May 7, 2008) - <p> <br> <pre> 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 Wed, 07 May 2008 02:39:00 EDT http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=853110&sourceType=3 <p>GRANITE BAY, CA--(Marketwire - May 6, 2008) - Granite Bancshares, Inc. (<exchange name="OTCBB">OTCBB</exchange>: <ticker name="GBSI">GBSI</ticker>) 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. Tue, 06 May 2008 19:54:00 EDT http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=853086&sourceType=3 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. Tue, 06 May 2008 17:48:00 EDT http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=853080&sourceType=3 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. Tue, 06 May 2008 17:40:00 EDT http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=853063&sourceType=3 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. Tue, 06 May 2008 17:17:00 EDT http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=853055&sourceType=3 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. Tue, 06 May 2008 17:08:00 EDT http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=853051&sourceType=3 - Rendement du portefeuille conforme aux attentes - Situation financière stable et marquée par la prudence - Forte capacité de croissance continue TSX:MPT.UN TSX:MPT.DB Tue, 06 May 2008 17:05:00 EDT http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=853049&sourceType=3 - Portfolio performing in line with expectations - Stable, conservative financial position - Strong capacity for continuing growth TSX:MPT.UN TSX:MPT.DB Tue, 06 May 2008 17:04:00 EDT http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=853038&sourceType=3 TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - May 6, 2008) - C2 Global Technologies Inc. ("C2" or the "Company") (OTCBB:COBT) today reported its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008. All amounts are stated in US dollars. The Company had net income of $1.8 million or $0.08 per common share, basic and diluted, for the first quarter of 2008, compared to a net loss of $0.6 million or $0.03 per common share, basic and diluted, for the first quarter of 2007. For the first quarter of 2008 the Company's revenue from continuing operations was $6.2 million, compared to $0 for the first quarter of 2007. The revenue is from settlement and license agreements that the Company entered into in February 2008 with AT&T, Inc. and Verizon Communications, Inc. with respect to the Company's intellectual property. OTC Bulletin Board:COBT Tue, 06 May 2008 16:52:00 EDT http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=853036&sourceType=3 <p>NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - May 6, 2008) - The Taiwan Greater China Fund (<exchange name="NYSE">NYSE</exchange>: <ticker name="TFC">TFC</ticker>) has issued a new monthly update, which can be viewed on the Fund's website (<a href="http://www.taiwangreaterchinafund.com">http://www.taiwangreaterchinafund.com</a>). Please call toll free 1-800-343-9567 for any further information. <p> A new update will be issued each month and place on the Fund's website. NYSE:TFC Tue, 06 May 2008 16:46:00 EDT http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=853030&sourceType=3 <p>Mike Lederman Named to Open and Manage New Office</p> NASDAQ:BBNK Tue, 06 May 2008 16:30:00 EDT http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=853028&sourceType=3 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; TSX VENTURE:CRH.UN Tue, 06 May 2008 16:25:00 EDT http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=853017&sourceType=3 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/ Tue, 06 May 2008 16:11:00 EDT http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=852984&sourceType=3 <p>SAN DIEGO, CA--(Marketwire - May 6, 2008) - <a href="http://www.lpl.com/">LPL Financial Corporation</a> ("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. <p> 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. Tue, 06 May 2008 15:21:00 EDT http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=852951&sourceType=3 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. TSX:AIF.UN Tue, 06 May 2008 14:36:00 EDT http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=852937&sourceType=3 <p>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. <p> The PowerShares S&P 500 BuyWrite Portfolio (<exchange name="NYSE">NYSE</exchange>: <ticker name="PBP">PBP</ticker>), 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®. AMEX:PWC PWO NYSE:PBP AMEX:PWC AMEX:PWO AMEX:PEY AMEX:PHO NYSE:PGJ AMEX:PID AMEX:PBW AMEX:PWB AMEX:PWV AMEX:PWJ AMEX:PWP AMEX:PWT AMEX:PWY AMEX:PBE AMEX:PEJ AMEX:PUI AMEX:PRF AMEX:PIV AMEX:PHJ AMEX:PBS AMEX:PFM AMEX:PJP AMEX:PXQ AMEX:PSI AMEX:PSJ AMEX:PZI AMEX:PKB AMEX:PXE AMEX:PIC AMEX:PXJ AMEX:PMR AMEX:PXN AMEX:PHW AMEX:PBJ AMEX:PTE AMEX:PZJ AMEX:PPA NASDAQ:PRFE NASDAQ:PRFM NASDAQ:PRFN NASDAQ:PRFG NASDAQ:PRFH NASDAQ:PRFS NASDAQ:PRFQ NASDAQ:PRFU NASDAQ:PRFF NASDAQ:PRFZ AMEX:DBV AMEX:DBC AMEX:PIQ AMEX:PJB AMEX:PTJ AMEX:PYZ AMEX:PEZ AMEX:PSL AMEX:PXI AMEX:PFI AMEX:PRN AMEX:PTH AMEX:PTF AMEX:PZD AMEX:PSP AMEX:PUW AMEX:PGF AMEX:PJF AMEX:PJG AMEX:PJM AMEX:PYH AMEX:PVM AMEX:PXG AMEX:PKW AMEX:DBA AMEX:DBB AMEX:DBE AMEX:DBO AMEX:DBP AMEX:DBS AMEX:DGL NYSE:PDP AMEX:PIO AMEX:PBD AMEX:PFA AMEX:PUA AMEX:PEH AMEX:PXF AMEX:PEF AMEX:PJO AMEX:PAF AMEX:PLW AMEX:PWZ AMEX:PZT AMEX:PZA AMEX:PCY NYSE:PIN NYSE:PIZ NYSE:PIE NYSE:PRY AMEX:PVI AMEX:PGX AMEX:PHB NYSE:PKN NASDAQ:QQQQ Tue, 06 May 2008 14:21:00 EDT http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=852932&sourceType=3 <p>ROCKVILLE, MD--(Marketwire - May 6, 2008) - Rydex Investments today announced the distribution declarations for seven CurrencyShares exchange traded products: CurrencyShares(SM) Australian Dollar Trust (<exchange name="NYSE">NYSE</exchange>: <ticker name="FXA">FXA</ticker>), CurrencyShares(SM) British Pound Sterling Trust (<exchange name="NYSE">NYSE</exchange>: <ticker name="FXB">FXB</ticker>), CurrencyShares(SM) Canadian Dollar Trust (<exchange name="NYSE">NYSE</exchange>: <ticker name="FXC">FXC</ticker>), CurrencyShares(SM) Euro Trust (<exchange name="NYSE">NYSE</exchange>: <ticker name="FXE">FXE</ticker>), CurrencyShares(SM) Mexican Peso Trust (<exchange name="NYSE">NYSE</exchange>: <ticker name="FXM">FXM</ticker>), CurrencyShares(SM) Swedish Krona Trust (<exchange name="NYSE">NYSE</exchange>: <ticker name="FXS">FXS</ticker>) and CurrencyShares(SM) Swiss Franc Trust (<exchange name="NYSE">NYSE</exchange>: <ticker name="FXF">FXF</ticker>). NYSE:FXA NYSE:FXB NYSE:FXC NYSE:FXE NYSE:FXM NYSE:FXS NYSE:FXF NYSE:BK NYSE:JPM Tue, 06 May 2008 14:12:00 EDT http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=852921&sourceType=3 <p>FAIRFIELD, NJ--(Marketwire - May 6, 2008) - Kearny Financial Corp. (<exchange name="NASDAQ">NASDAQ</exchange>: <ticker name="KRNY">KRNY</ticker>) (the "Company"), the holding company of Kearny Federal Savings Bank (the "Bank"), today reported net income for the quarter ended March 31, 2008 of $2.7 million, or $0.04 per diluted share. The results represent an increase of $1.3 million compared to net income of $1.4 million, or $0.02 per diluted share, for the quarter ended December 31, 2007 and an increase of $2.4 million compared to net income of $242,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2007. Management attributes the increase in net income between linked quarters primarily to a tax benefit during the most recent quarter. The increase in net income year-over-year resulted primarily from the tax benefit as well as a decrease in non-interest expense, an increase in net interest income, an increase in non-interest income and decrease in the provision for loan losses. The Bank recogn NASDAQ:KRNY Tue, 06 May 2008 14:00:00 EDT http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=852919&sourceType=3 <p>Company Confirms That Planned Acquisitions to Be Considerably Larger Than Anticipated</p> Tue, 06 May 2008 13:59:00 EDT http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=852906&sourceType=3 VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - May 6, 2008) - The following issue(s) will resume trading on the TSXV today: /T/ Company: Grizzly Diamonds Ltd. TSXV Symbol: GZD Resumption Time: 2:00 E.T. /T/ Tue, 06 May 2008 13:38:00 EDT http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=852854&sourceType=3 <p>REYKJAVÍK, ICELAND--(Marketwire - May 6, 2008) - <p> <br> <br> <pre> Landsbanki Íslands hf. - Q1 Results 2008 After-tax Profit ISK 17.4 billion Return on Equity (ROE) 44% </pre> <p> Highlights of the Interim Financial Statements of Landsbanki Íslands hf. for Q1 of 2008 <p> <br> <pre> * Net pre-tax profit in Q1 2008 was ISK 19.7bn (EUR 193m). The bank's after tax profit was ISK 17.4 bn (EUR 171m). * After-tax ROE was 44%. The bank's equity ratio (CAD rules) was 11.0% at the end of March. Tier 1 capital was 8.8%. * The group's core income (net interest income plus fees and commissions) was ISK 26.2bn (EUR 257m), an increase of 27% over Q1 2007. * Core income from operations outside of Iceland totalled ISK 15.1bn (EUR 148m)in Q1 2008, equivalent to 58% of the group's total core income. * Trading gains and investment income amounted to ISK 14.7bn (EUR 144m) Tue, 06 May 2008 12:27:00 EDT http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=852842&sourceType=3 <p>HSAInsights.com Has New Calculator That Lets You Use 2007 Tax Information to Compare HSAs With Traditional Health Plans; Cost Savings for Many Families Often Exceed $6,000 per Year</p> Tue, 06 May 2008 12:14:00 EDT http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=852815&sourceType=3 <p>Leading Retailer, Fortune Best Places to Work, Leverages Ecount Payroll Choices Program(TM) to Provide Employee Benefit and Guaranteed Pay</p> Tue, 06 May 2008 11:45:00 EDT http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=852765&sourceType=3 VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - May 6, 2008) - The following issue(s) will resume trading on the TSXV today: /T/ Company: Clifton Star Res Inc. TSXV Symbol: CFO Resumption Time: 11:15 edt /T/ Tue, 06 May 2008 10:33:00 EDT http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=852743&sourceType=3 <p>NEW YORK, NY and SAN FRANCISCO, CA--(Marketwire - May 6, 2008) - Advent Software, Inc. (<exchange name="NASDAQ">NASDAQ</exchange>: <ticker name="ADVS">ADVS</ticker>), a leading provider of software and solutions for the investment management industry, announced today that it is hosting a seminar in New York this week that will address managing risk and exposure in today's market. The interactive event will feature presentations by Pequot Capital, Deloitte & Touche LLP, and Advent. <p> The discussion will focus on the importance of managing risk and exposure in today's marketplace to ensure the long term success of a firm, while protecting its investors. Firms are no longer looking at risk passively; they are searching for real-time reporting and up-to-the-minute portfolio views to pinpoint increased risk components. NASDAQ:ADVS Tue, 06 May 2008 10:15:00 EDT http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=852715&sourceType=3 VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - May 6, 2008) - The following issue(s) have been halted on the TSXV today: /T/ Company: JJR II Acquisition Inc. TSXV Symbol: JJR.P Reason: Company request pending news Halt Time: 9:16 e.t. /T/ Tue, 06 May 2008 09:57:00 EDT http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=852714&sourceType=3 VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - May 6, 2008) - The following issue(s) have been halted on the TSXV today: /T/ Company: Wavererly Biotech Inc. TSXV Symbol: WVE.P Reason: Failure to complete qualifying transaction within 24 months of listing Halt Time: 9:15 edt Company: Award Capital Corp. TSXV Symbol: AWD.P Reason: Company request pending news Halt Time: 9:15 edt /T/ Tue, 06 May 2008 09:54:00 EDT http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=852712&sourceType=3 TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - May 6, 2008) - The Board of Directors of Caldwell Financial Ltd. is pleased to announce that Brendan T. N. Caldwell, president and CEO of Caldwell Investment Management Ltd. and president of Caldwell Securities Ltd., has been named a 2007 recipient of Canada's Top 40 Under 40(TM). In March, Brendan Caldwell also received international recognition as the only Canadian named on Institutional Investor's prestigious Top 20 Rising Stars of Mutual Funds. "I'm proud of Brendan for all of his achievements, including being named to Canada's Top 40 Under 40," says Thomas S. Caldwell, C.M., Chairman of Caldwell Financial Ltd. and Brendan's father. "Brendan has packed more accomplishments into 37 years than most people do in a lifetime. His business acumen and volunteerism impact his community every day. Brendan continues to exceed the ordinary in generosity of time and spirit. He has truly left a legacy wherever he has been," adds Tom. Tue, 06 May 2008 09:51:00 EDT http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=852711&sourceType=3 VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - May 6, 2008) - The following issue(s) have been halted on the TSXV today: /T/ Company: Marimba Capital Corp. TSXV Symbol: MRA.P Reason: Company request pending news Halt Time: 9:15 EDT /T/ Tue, 06 May 2008 09:50:00 EDT http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=852702&sourceType=3 VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - May 6, 2008) - The following issue(s) have been halted on the TSXV today: /T/ Company: Grizzly Diamonds Ltd. TSXV Symbol: GZD Reason: Company request pending news Halt Time: 9:09 edt /T/ Tue, 06 May 2008 09:44:00 EDT http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=852698&sourceType=3 VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - May 6, 2008) - The following issue(s) will resume trading on the TSXV today: /T/ Company: Goldsource Mines Inc. TSXV Symbol: GXS Resumption Time: 9:30 e.t. Company: AAER Inc. TSXV Symbol: AAE Resumption Time: 9:30 e.t. /T/ Tue, 06 May 2008 09:40:00 EDT http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=852621&sourceType=3 <p>Approval Highlights the Value of BancVue's REWARDChecking(R) Solution</p> Tue, 06 May 2008 09:00:00 EDT http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=852627&sourceType=3 <p>First True Automated Misrepresentation Insurance Product to Market</p> Tue, 06 May 2008 09:00:00 EDT http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=852633&sourceType=3 <p>SAN FRANCISCO, CA--(Marketwire - May 6, 2008) - The perfect last minute gift idea for Mother's Day is a Kiva.org Gift Certificate! <p> Kiva.org is the world's first person-to-person microlending website, allowing individuals to make a loan of as little as $25 to entrepreneurs in the developing world, such as a goat herder in Uganda, a rice farmer in Ecuador or a carpet weaver in Afghanistan. <p> Endorsed by President Clinton and Oprah Winfrey, Kiva.org is raising loan funds for developing world entrepreneurs at a rate of $1 million every 12 days. Tue, 06 May 2008 09:00:00 EDT http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=852600&sourceType=3 TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - May 6, 2008) - Dominion Citrus Income Fund (TSX:DOM.UN)(TSX:DMN.PR.A)("Dominion", the "Fund") and Dominion Citrus Limited ("DCL") jointly announce the appointment of WINSTON ASH as Vice President Finance, Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary of the Fund and DCL. Mr. Ash has an extensive background in both finance and operations. Past assignments have included senior management financial and operating positions at Canadian General Electric, CFO responsibilities at Algonquin Mercantile Corporation and Executive Vice President Business Development at its successor company, Automodular Corporation, a TSX listed company and former parent company of Dominion/DCL. TSX:DOM.UN TSX:DMN.PR.A Tue, 06 May 2008 08:55:00 EDT http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=852549&sourceType=3 <p>Sabrix Skilled Tax Experts Provide Premium Service to Help Companies Understand Sales and Use Tax Compliance Obligation and Achieve Compliance With Confidence</p> Tue, 06 May 2008 08:07:00 EDT http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=852550&sourceType=3 <p>Esker Improves Tax Accuracy and Recoups Four Days per Month</p> Tue, 06 May 2008 08:07:00 EDT http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=852507&sourceType=3 TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - May 6, 2008) - Integrated Asset Management Corp. (TSX:IAM) ("IAM") and its private corporate debt group, Integrated Private Debt Corp.("IPD") announced today the closing of a $21.5 million financing for Acacia Okotoks Serenity Ltd. ("Serenity Manor"). The financing is a senior secured note with a 7 year term. Proceeds of the loan will be used to repay interim construction financing and finance construction completion. Serenity Manor is a privately-owned, 134 bed assisted living facility located in Okotoks, Alberta south of Calgary. TSX:IAM Tue, 06 May 2008 08:00:00 EDT http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=852505&sourceType=3 TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - May 6, 2008) - The following issue(s) will resume trading today: /T/ Company Protox Therapeutics Inc. TSX Symbol PRX Resumption Time Opening Tuesday, May 6th, 2008 /T/ Tue, 06 May 2008 07:58:00 EDT http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=852460&sourceType=3 Royalties increased 17.1% TSX:BRE.UN Tue, 06 May 2008 07:00:00 EDT http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=852349&sourceType=3 <p>NARBERTH, PA--(Marketwire - May 5, 2008) - Royal Bancshares of Pennsylvania, Inc. (<exchange name="NASDAQ">NASDAQ</exchange>: <ticker name="RBPAA">RBPAA</ticker>), parent company of Royal Bank America and Royal Asian Bank, announced results for the first quarter of 2008. <p> Net income for the three months ended March 31, 2008 was $1.04 million (after adding an additional $3.28 million pre-tax to our provision for loan losses for the quarter) or $0.08 basic and diluted earnings per share, compared to net income of $2.33 million, or $0.17 basic and diluted earnings per share, for the same period in 2007. NASDAQ:RBPAA Mon, 05 May 2008 16:50:00 EDT http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=852326&sourceType=3 VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - May 5, 2008) - The following issue(s) will resume trading on the TSXV: /T/ Company: KINGSWAY ARMS RETIREMENT RESIDENCES INC. TSXV Symbol: KWA.P Resumption Time: May 6, 2008 - 9:30AM EST /T/ Mon, 05 May 2008 16:16:00 EDT http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=852323&sourceType=3 TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - May 5, 2008) - Regulatory halts have been imposed for the following issues today: /T/ Company: Protox Therapeutics Inc. TSX Symbol: PRX Reason: pending news Halt Time: 03.41 p.m. ET /T/ Mon, 05 May 2008 16:10:00 EDT http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=852320&sourceType=3 <p>ITASCA, IL--(Marketwire - May 5, 2008) - First Midwest Bancorp, Inc. ("First Midwest") (<exchange name="NASDAQ">NASDAQ</exchange>: <ticker name="FMBI">FMBI</ticker>), the holding company of First Midwest Bank, today announced the addition of First Midwest to the Dow Jones U.S. Select Dividend Index effective as of the open of trading on Tuesday, May 6, 2008. <p> "Inclusion of First Midwest in the Dow Jones U.S. Select Dividend Index is reflective of our consistent performance and longstanding philosophy of rewarding our stockholders with meaningful dividends," said John M. O'Meara, First Midwest Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "While many companies have reduced or suspended their dividends in these challenging economic times, First Midwest recently celebrated its 101st quarterly dividend payment since the formation of the company in 1983. We believe that's extremely attractive to long-term value investors." NASDAQ:FMBI Mon, 05 May 2008 16:06:00 EDT http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=852314&sourceType=3 TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - May 5, 2008) - Mulvihill Pro-AMS RSP Split Share Corp. (the "Fund")(TSX:SPL.A)(TSX:SPL.B) has declared its monthly distribution of $0.05417 on each of its Class A Shares payable May 30, 2008 to shareholders of record as of May 15, 2008. To the extent that any portion of the distributions are ordinary taxable dividends and not capital gains dividends, they will be eligible dividends. The Fund's investment objectives for the Class A Shares are to provide Class A Shareholders with fixed cumulative preferential monthly cash distributions in the amount of $0.05417 per Class A Share (6.5% per annum on the original issue price) and to pay such Shareholders $10.00 for each Class A Share held on redemption on December 31, 2013 (the "Termination Date"). TSX:SPL.A TSX:SPL.B Mon, 05 May 2008 16:03:00 EDT http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=852303&sourceType=3 <p>SOUTHFIELD, MI--(Marketwire - May 5, 2008) - The newest -- and one of the largest of twenty -- worldwide financial training centers will grand open on May 8, 9 and 10. Online Trading Academy, headquartered in Irvine, California, began teaching the science of profitable trading ten years ago. Detroit area native Mike Siewruk, a successful serial entrepreneur, will run the center. <p> Online Trading Academy launched a unique series of courses for people looking to take control of their own financial futures. Taught by live instructors, students learn by executing real trades -- with the company's money. Repeat and referral rates at other Trading Academy sites have been extremely high. Several franchise owners have opted to open multiple locations, as well. Mon, 05 May 2008 15:59:00 EDT http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=852298&sourceType=3 BURLINGTON, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - 5 mai 2008) - AIC Limitée a annoncé aujourd'hui le lancement de cinq nouveaux portefeuilles Leader de valeur, qui sont expressément conçus pour que les investisseurs au Canada aient un accès exclusif à quelques-uns des gestionnaires de style valeurs les plus réputés et expérimentés en Amérique du Nord, avec une exposition à des catégories d'actifs spécialisées, comme le secteur immobilier international et les infrastructures mondiales. Pour aider les conseillers financiers à répondre encore mieux aux besoins des investisseurs, les nouveaux portefeuilles Leader de valeur se distinguent par un processus discipliné et une gouvernance indépendante, et ils comportent plusieurs caractéristiques additionnelles, comme le rééquilibrage trimestriel, des critères rigoureux de gouvernance, des parts de catégorie T visant des distributions de 4 % à 7 %, des parts de catégorie G offrant une structure de frais étagés pour les placements plus importants, des parts de Mon, 05 May 2008 15:54:00 EDT http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=852297&sourceType=3 BURLINGTON, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - May 5, 2008) - AIC Limited today announced the launch of five new Value Leaders Portfolios - uniquely designed to provide Canadian investors exclusive access to some of the most reputable and experienced value investing managers in North America and provide exposure to specialty asset classes, such as global real estate and global infrastructure To further help advisors meet their investors' needs, the new Value Leaders Portfolios also provide a disciplined process, governance with independence and a number of additional product features such as quarterly rebalancing; stringent fund governance; T-Series targeting 4% to 7% distributions; G-Series offering tiered pricing for larger dollar investments; F-Class pricing; comprehensive statement reporting; and a range of mandates to meet the various risk tolerances of individual investors. Mon, 05 May 2008 15:49:00 EDT http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=852288&sourceType=3 TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - May 5, 2008) - The following issue(s) will resume trading today: /T/ Company Transcanada Corp. TSX Symbol TRP Resumption Time 4:00pm ET /T/ Mon, 05 May 2008 15:29:00 EDT http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=852285&sourceType=3 TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - May 5, 2008) - Regulatory halts have been imposed for the following issues today: /T/ Company Transcanada Corp. TSX Symbol TRP Reason pending news Halt Time 03.09 p.m. ET /T/ Mon, 05 May 2008 15:23:00 EDT http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=852272&sourceType=3 VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - May 5, 2008) - The following issue(s) have been halted on the TSXV today: /T/ Company: Goldsource Mines Ltd. TSXV Symbol: GXS Reason: Company request pending news Halt Time: 14:58 EDT /T/ Mon, 05 May 2008 15:09:00 EDT http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=852259&sourceType=3 VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - May 5, 2008) - The following issue(s) have been halted on the TSXV today: /T/ Company: AAER Inc. TSXV Symbol: AAE Reason: All trades from 11:15 EDT were expunged due to improper dissemination of news Halt Time: 11:48 EDT /T/ Mon, 05 May 2008 14:55:00 EDT http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=852251&sourceType=3 TORONTO, ONTARIO and CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - May 5, 2008) - Strategic Energy Management Corp. (the "Manager") announces that Strategic Energy Fund's (the "Fund") (TSX:SEF.UN) cash distribution for May 2008 will be C$0.06 per unit. The distribution details are as follows: /T/ --------------------------------------------------------------------- Distribution Ex-distribution date Record date Payable date --------------------------------------------------------------------- C TSX:SEF.UN Mon, 05 May 2008 14:44:00 EDT http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=852238&sourceType=3 TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - May 5, 2008) - The following issue(s) will resume trading today: /T/ Company: Shermag Inc. TSX Symbol: SMG Resumption Time: 02.30 p.m. ET /T/ Mon, 05 May 2008 14:29:00 EDT