Archive for January, 2007

Stock Trading - Southern Home Medical Signs Letter of Intent to Purchase Apnea RX, Inc.

Monday, January 1st, 2007

Southern Home Medical Signs Letter of Intent to Purchase Apnea RX, Inc.
SPARTANBURG, S.C., Dec. 28, 2006 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) — Southern Home Medical Equipment, Inc. (Pink Sheets:SHMM) announced today the signing of a letter of intent to purchase Apnea RX, Inc. Apnea RX in a durable medical equipment company located in Clemson, S.C. Apnea RX focuses primarily on the sleep market with a secondary focus on respiratory. Based on revenues currently being generated, Apnea RX is projected to finish 2007 with approximate revenues of $600,000.00. Greg Tucker, President of Southern Home Medical stated,"We look forward to the Apnea RX team joining us. The sleep market is an interesting segment of the industry. Eighty to 90 percent of adults with clinically significant sleep disordered breathing remain undiagnosed. Apnea RX is poised to play a significant role in helping those with sleep related issues."

NASDAQ to Honor President Gerald Ford With MarketSite Tower Broadcast
NEW YORK, Dec. 29, 2006 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) — In memory of President Gerald Ford, The NASDAQ Stock Market, Inc. ("NASDAQ(r)") (Nasdaq:NDAQ) will broadcast President Ford's Funeral Service on the NASDAQ MarketSite Tower between 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 2, 2007. In addition, The NASDAQ will be closed in accordance with our country's national day of mourning.

NASDAQ to Close On Tuesday, January 2, 2007 in Remembrance of President Gerald Ford
NEW YORK, Dec. 28, 2006 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) — In memory of President Gerald Ford and in accordance with our country's national day of mourning The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. ("NASDAQ(r)") (Nasdaq:NDAQ) will be closed on Tuesday, January 2, 2007.

Dr. Floyd Horn Named Chairman of Produce Safety and Security International Scientific Advisory Board
WASHINGTON, Dec. 28, 2006 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) — Distinguished food safety and agricultural security research expert and former Administrator of the Department of Agriculture's principal internal research arm, the Agricultural Research Service, Dr. Floyd P. Horn, has been named as Chairman of the Scientific Advisory Board for Produce Safety and Security International, Inc. (PSI) (Pink Sheets:PDSC) — a leading food safety and sanitation technology company.

SoftNet Technology Reviews Exceptional 2006, Optimism for 2007
ISELIN, N.J., Dec. 28, 2006 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) — SoftNet Technology Corp. (OTCBB:STTC) (German WKN:A0B7RZ). SoftNet Technology has completed a major transition and is nearing the end of an exceptional year. While the final results are not available for the 2006, it has been an exceptional year in terms of expansion of operations and strategic positioning for the Company providing for an increased level of stability heading into 2007.

Component Changes Made to Dow Jones Telecommunication Titans 30 Index
NEW YORK, Dec. 29, 2006 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) — Dow Jones Indexes, a leading global index provider, today announced component changes in the Dow Jones Telecommunication Titans 30 Index.

Collins Group Expands Alabama Portfolio With $155M Colonial Properties Buy
BROOKLYN, New York, Dec. 29, 2006 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) — Ari Parnes, Managing Director of Collins Group LLC, announced this week the Group's acquisition of three Alabama communities from Colonial Properties Trust (NYSE:CLP). The 2,284-unit Colonial Properties Portfolio in Birmingham and Huntsville was a boon of some $155 million. GE Capital (NYSE:GE) provided financing. New Jersey-based Lightstone Group participated as a joint venture investor.

TASER International Receives Three Significant International Orders for TASER Devices and Accessories
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Dec. 28, 2006 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) — TASER International, Inc. (Nasdaq:TASR), a market leader in advanced electronic control devices announced today that it received three significant international orders for TASER(r) X26 devices plus accessories totaling over $2,300,000.

Lucy's Cafe, Inc. Acquires InterMetro Communications, Inc.
SIMI VALLEY, Calif., Dec. 29, 2006 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) — Lucy's Cafe, Inc. (OTCBB:LCYC) announced today the acquisition of InterMetro Communications, Inc., through an exchange of stock (reverse merger) with the shareholders of InterMetro Communications, Inc. Concurrently with the closing of the reverse merger, Lucy's Cafe, Inc. (the"Company") raised $10,235,000 million in gross proceeds from institutional investors in a private placement of common stock. The purchase price per share of common stock was $1.00. Hunter World Markets, Inc. of Beverly Hills, Calif., acted as the Company's sole placement agent.

Globix Appoints New Chief Executive Officer
NEW YORK, Dec. 29, 2006 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) — Globix Corporation (AMEX:GEX), a provider of advanced optical networking solutions and services to carriers and large enterprise customers in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic regions, announced today that Kurt Van Wagenen has been promoted to Chief Executive Officer of the Company effective January 1, 2007. In his new role, Mr. Van Wagenen will retain his responsibilities as President and Chief Operating Officer.

Stone Arcade Stockholders Approve Acquisition of the Kraft Papers Business, a Division of International Paper Company
NORTHFIELD, Ill., Dec. 29, 2006 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) — Stone Arcade Acquisition Corporation (OTCBB:SCDE) announced today that at a special meeting held today its stockholders approved the Company's previously-announced proposed acquisition of the Kraft Papers Business ("KPB"), a division of International Paper Company. Of the 23,661,853 votes cast at the meeting (representing 94.6% of the Company's total outstanding shares), 99.8% voted in favor of the acquisition of KPB. Holders of 40,000 shares issued in the Company's initial public offering voted against the acquisition and elected to have such shares redeemed into a pro rata portion of the IPO trust account. As previously announced, Stone and International Paper Company extended the termination date of the acquisition until January 5, 2007. Accordingly, it is expected that the Company will close on the acquisition of KPB in the next several days.

Metso Completes the Acquisition of Aker Kvaerner's Pulping and Power Businesses
HELSINKI, Finland, Dec. 29, 2006 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) — Metso Corporation has completed the acquisition of Aker Kvaerner's Pulping and Power businesses. The businesses were transferred to Metso on December 29, 2006. The European Commission clearance for the acquisition was received on December 12, 2006.

WorldWater&Power Corp&ENTECH, Inc. Announce Extension for Closing of Acquisition
PENNINGTON, N.J., Dec. 29, 2006 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) — WorldWater&Power Corp. (OTCBB:WWAT), developer and marketer of proprietary high-horsepower solar systems, and ENTECH, Inc., developer and manufacturer of advanced solar concentrating technology for terrestrial and space applications, announce that the companies signed an extension of the Letter of Intent to acquire ENTECH beyond the earlier announced date of December 27, 2006. The companies anticipate the closing before the end of January.

Markets in the U.S. are Closed On January 2, 2007
NEW YORK, Dec. 29, 2006 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) — Please be advised that due to the closing of U.S. exchanges in remembrance of former President of the United States, Gerald R. Ford, some of our indexes will not be calculated and disseminated.

10 Things: local business news - Albuquerque Tribune (Stock Trading)

Monday, January 1st, 2007

10 Things: local business news - Albuquerque Tribune

10 Things: localbusiness news
Albuquerque Tribune, NM -3 hours ago
[1] Gusty: Arizona's largest utility, Arizona Public Service Co., has begun receiving power from its Aragonne Mesa Wind Farm 15 miles southwest of Santa Rosa.

Housing market's fall, Enron's endgame lead business news - St. Petersburg Times

Housing market's fall, Enron's endgame leadbusiness news
St. Petersburg Times, FL -Dec 30, 2006
By ELLEN SIMONAP. The nation's house party ended with a thud in 2006, leaving everyone from condo flippers to Federal Reserve chairman

Housing slump, dealmaking dominated state's business news in 2006 - Lakeland Ledger

Housing slump, dealmaking dominated state'sbusiness newsin 2006
Lakeland Ledger, FL -Dec 31, 2006
By MARK JEWELL. AP Business Writer. After years of eking out slow gains, the state's economy in 2006 posted its strongest growth since a recession hit in 2001.
Housing slump, dealmaking dominated state'sbusiness newsin 2006Eyewitness News
Housing slump, dealmaking dominated state'sbusiness newsin 2006Worcester Telegram
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Top 10 in local business news - phillyBurbs.com

Top 10 in localbusiness news
phillyBurbs.com, PA -7 hours ago
By John Wilen. It's Jan. 1, the most wonderful time of the year if you're a college football fan. What better time than now for a

Business people in the news - The Journal News.com

Business people in the news
The Journal News.com, NY -9 hours ago
Send information about new jobs, promotions and appointments to Michael Bieger at The Journal News,Business NewsDepartment, 1 Gannett Drive, White Plains, NY

Toyota-SIA deal tops year's business news - Journal and Courier

Toyota-SIA deal tops year'sbusiness news
Journal and Courier, IN -Dec 31, 2006
By MAX SHOWALTER. The company that is poised to become the world's largest automaker in terms of production announced in March that

Business News Briefs From the Caribbean - MSN Money

Business NewsBriefs From the Caribbean
MSN Money -Dec 29, 2006
HAVANA (AP) — Cuban finance officials acknowledged in an unusually critical year-end report that the country's economy is still suffering the effects of the

Local business news - The Register-Mail

Localbusiness news
The Register-Mail, IL -Dec 30, 2006
GALESBURG - March Archie, a certified occupational therapy assistant at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, recently attended a seminar

Stock Trading - Business people in the news - The Journal News.com

Monday, January 1st, 2007

Business people in the news - The Journal News.com

Business people in the news
The Journal News.com, NY -5 hours ago
Send information about new jobs, promotions and appointments to Michael Bieger at The Journal News,Business NewsDepartment, 1 Gannett Drive, White Plains, NY

Stock Trading - 1. Day of mourning closes markets - Chicago Tribune

Monday, January 1st, 2007

1. Day of mourning closes markets - Chicago Tribune

1. Day of mourning closes markets
Chicago Tribune, United States -42 minutes ago
Because of a day of mourning for President Ford, thestockmarket will be closed on Tuesday. Also closed, or with limitedtrading: Chicago futures and options

AP Executive Morning Briefing - MLive.com

AP Executive Morning Briefing
MLive.com, MI -43 minutes ago
NEW YORK (AP) The firsttradingweek of the year may be a short one, but it may help determine whether thestockmarket's record-breaking run will continue

AT&T closes $86 bn BellSouth deal after OK - Financial Express

AT&T closes $86 bn BellSouth deal after OK
Financial Express, India -1 hour ago
in after-hourstrading. Since hitting a trough in mid-May, AT&T shares have climbed more than 40 percent and closed at $35.75 on the New YorkStockExchange on

AP Executive Morning Briefing - Forbes

AP Executive Morning Briefing
Forbes, NY -52 minutes ago
NEW YORK (AP) - The firsttradingweek of the year may be a short one, but it may help determine whether thestockmarket's record-breaking run will continue

Financial sector ready for structural changes - Korea Herald (subscription) (Stock Trading)

Monday, January 1st, 2007

Financial sector ready for structural changes - Korea Herald (subscription)

Financial sector ready for structural changes
Korea Herald (subscription), South Korea -1 hour ago
Analysts are closely following the possible impact of a new regulation onstock trading, slated for May this year. Under the new

SC companies saw stock prices improve in 2006 - Times Daily (subscription)

SC companies sawstockprices improve in 2006
Times Daily (subscription), AL -30 minutes ago
military in Iraq and Afghanistan. On Dec. 30, 2005, thestockwas at 69 cents a share. It closedtradingFriday at $17.41 a share.

This week's data could signal whether bull run continues - Globe and Mail

This week's data could signal whether bull run continues
Globe and Mail, Canada -1 hour ago
Thestockmarket will be closed today for New Year's Day and tomorrow for former president Gerald R. Ford's funeral. The firsttradingday of 2007 will kick

SC companies saw stock prices improve in 2006 - Worcester Telegram

SC companies sawstockprices improve in 2006
Worcester Telegram, MA -27 minutes ago
military in Iraq and Afghanistan. On Dec. 30, 2005, thestockwas at 69 cents a share. It closedtradingFriday at $17.41 a share.

Fiscal Reforms Brought Back Confidence in RP Economy - ABS CBN News

Fiscal Reforms Brought Back Confidence in RP Economy
ABS CBN News, Philippines -44 minutes ago
The increase in foreign buying in thestockmarket, along with the surge in exports andThe peso is nowtradingbelow P50 level and is seen to end the year

SC companies saw stock prices improve in 2006 - Lakeland Ledger

SC companies sawstockprices improve in 2006
Lakeland Ledger, FL -29 minutes ago
military in Iraq and Afghanistan. On Dec. 30, 2005, thestockwas at 69 cents a share. It closedtradingFriday at $17.41 a share.

SC companies saw stock prices improve in 2006 - Wilmington Morning Star

SC companies sawstockprices improve in 2006
Wilmington Morning Star, NC -31 minutes ago
military in Iraq and Afghanistan. On Dec. 30, 2005, thestockwas at 69 cents a share. It closedtradingFriday at $17.41 a share.

Wall Street closes lower in last day of a record year - Jackson Hole Star-Tribune

Wall Street closes lower in last day of a record year
Jackson Hole Star-Tribune, WY -1 hour ago
againtradingwas thin — typical of the week between Christmas and New Year's. Advancing issues outnumbered decliners by about 2 to 1 on the New YorkStock

International College hopes Johnson's tale will inspire business … - Naples Daily News

International College hopes Johnson's tale will inspire business
Naples Daily News, FL -11 minutes ago
When Johnson came to Belcher, the company sstockwastradingon the Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board for $30. The company sold

The Week Ahead - Salt Lake Tribune

The Week Ahead
Salt Lake Tribune, United States -39 minutes ago
The New YorkStockExchange and the NasdaqStockMarket will be closed. * The New York Mercantile Exchange will close itstradingfloor, but electronic