http://www.marketwire.com Market Wire - Financial Services Copyright 2006 Market Wire, Inc. All Rights Reserved. cs@marketwire.com 10 en-us http://www.marketwire.com/IMAGES/marketwire.gif http://www.marketwire.com Fri, 9 May 2008 23:08:00 GMT FULLERTON, CA (MARKET WIRE) RMG Capital Corporation (OTCBB: RMGC), the holding company for Fullerton Community Bank, F.S.B. in Fullerton, California, announced today their 1st quarter 2008 operating results. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=395764&tsource=3 Financial Services RMGC Fri, 9 May 2008 22:34:00 GMT OAKDALE, CA (MARKET WIRE) Oak Valley Community Bank (OTCBB: OVYB) previously announced plans to establish a one-bank holding company called Oak Valley Bancorp. The Bank's Board of Directors approved a plan of merger and reorganization for Bancorp at its April board meeting, subject to regulatory approval and shareholder approval at the Bank's upcoming meeting on June 17, 2008. The Bank and Bancorp submitted its application today to the FDIC and California Department of Financial Institutions for required approvals related to the reorganization. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=395766&tsource=3 Financial Services OVYB Fri, 9 May 2008 21:35:00 GMT TORONTO, ONTARIO (MARKET WIRE) 1693062 Ontario Inc. announces that today it purchased 39,500 Non-voting shares at a price of $0.34 per share of Pyxis Capital Inc. ("Pyxis") through The Toronto Stock Exchange bringing its total holdings in Pyxis to 7,500,000 Common shares (36%); 45,883,440 Non-voting shares (65.74%) and 5,900 Dividend shares (0.13%). As disclosed in 1693062 Ontario Inc.'s April 29, 2008 Take-over Bid Circular, in connection with its offer for all the shares of Pyxis Capital Inc., 1693062 Ontario Inc. may make purchases of Pyxis during the currency of the bid. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=395754&tsource=3 Financial Services Fri, 9 May 2008 21:33:00 GMT SAN DIEGO, CA (MARKET WIRE) Donald E. Felsinger, chairman and chief executive officer of Sempra Energy (NYSE: SRE), will participate in the Goldman Sachs Eighth Annual Power and Utility Conference May 13 - 14 in New York. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=395720&tsource=3 Financial Services Government Energy and Utilities Environment SRE Fri, 9 May 2008 21:28:00 GMT HOUSTON, TX (MARKET WIRE) ERHC Energy Inc. (OTCBB: ERHE), a publicly traded American company with valuable oil and gas assets in the highly prospective Gulf of Guinea off the coast of central West Africa, today reported financial results for the second quarter ended March 31, 2008. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=395706&tsource=3 Financial Services Energy and Utilities erhe ERHE Fri, 9 May 2008 21:15:00 GMT TORONTO, ONTARIO (MARKET WIRE) Pyxis (TSX: PYX)(TSX: PYX.A)(TSX: PYX.E) announced today that net loss for the second quarter ended March 31, 2008 was $0.5 million compared to net income of $41.6 million for the same period in 2007. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=395749&tsource=3 Financial Services PYX PYX.A PYX.E Fri, 9 May 2008 20:10:00 GMT NEW YORK, NY (MARKET WIRE) Merisel, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: MSEL) ("Merisel"), a leading provider of visual communications and brand imaging solutions to the consumer products, retail, advertising and entertainment industries, announced on March 28, 2008 that it had entered into an agreement and plan of merger (the "Merger Agreement") pursuant to which it would be acquired by TU Holdings, Inc., a wholly owned portfolio company of American Capital Strategies, Ltd. (NASDAQ: ACAS) ("ACAS"), for $5.75 per share in cash. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=395689&tsource=3 Financial Services Professional Services MSEL ACAS Fri, 9 May 2008 18:15:00 GMT SAN DIEGO, CA (MARKET WIRE) In support of rebuilding San Diego after the devastating fires of 2007, the Equastone Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping communities, made a contribution of nearly $50,000 to the San Diego Foundation/Interfaith Community Services. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=395667&tsource=3 Financial Services Professional Services Real Estate and Construction Fri, 9 May 2008 18:00:00 GMT PARK RIDGE, NJ (MARKET WIRE) The Hertz Corporation (NYSE: HTZ) has expanded its relationship with IBM (NYSE: IBM), signing a five-year contract for global information technology to support Hertz's overall reengineering and efficiency improvement efforts. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=395630&tsource=3 Financial Services Automotive HTZ IBM Fri, 9 May 2008 17:48:00 GMT SURFSIDE, FL (MARKET WIRE) SmartMetric, Inc. (OTCBB: SMME) said today that its new Biometric Card will make signing a credit card or inputting a PIN number for your ATM card a thing of the past. With Identity Theft becoming the largest crime in the United States, a new and safer way of using credit and debit cards has become a quest for Banks around the World. After more then 8 years of R&D, SmartMetric has announced today that it now can replace signatures and PIN numbers with a person's fingerprint thereby providing a 100% guarantee that the person making the transaction is who they say they are. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=395645&tsource=3 Financial Services Government Electronics and Semiconductors SMME Fri, 9 May 2008 17:47:00 GMT REYKJAVIK, ICELAND (MARKET WIRE) Fitch Ratings Services announced today that it has lowered its long-term counterparty credit ratings on Glitnir Bank from A to A-, with a negative outlook and as a result the short-term rating is lowered from F1 to F2 with a stable outlook. The B/C individual rating was confirmed. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=395660&tsource=3 Financial Services Fri, 9 May 2008 17:35:00 GMT MONTREAL, QUEBEC (MARKET WIRE) The Board of Directors of Power Corporation of Canada (TSX: POW) today appointed Mr. Robert Gratton as Deputy Chairman of the Board. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=395657&tsource=3 Financial Services POW Fri, 9 May 2008 17:15:00 GMT TORONTO, ONTARIO (MARKET WIRE) DundeeWealth Inc. (TSX: DW)(TSX: DW.PR.A) announced today that its board of directors has approved the payment of a quarterly cash dividend of $0.29688 per first preference share, series 1 payable on June 30, 2008 to shareholders of record on June 16, 2008. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=395646&tsource=3 Financial Services DW DW.PR.A Fri, 9 May 2008 17:13:00 GMT TORONTO, ONTARIO (MARKET WIRE) DundeeWealth Inc. (TSX: DW) announced today that its board of directors has approved the payment of a quarterly cash dividend of $0.02 per common and special share, payable on July 2, 2008, or as otherwise provided under the terms of any applicable escrow agreements, to shareholders of record on June 18, 2008. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=395644&tsource=3 Financial Services DW Fri, 9 May 2008 16:36:00 GMT BOSTON, MA (MARKET WIRE) Feeling the pinch from your last gas fill-up? Boston-based Plymouth Rock Assurance feels your pain. In an effort to help consumers find ways to save on gasoline, the Massachusetts auto insurer has introduced a low gas price finder on its home page at PlymouthRock.com. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=395631&tsource=3 Financial Services Computers and Software Energy and Utilities Fri, 9 May 2008 14:29:00 GMT TORONTO, ONTARIO (MARKET WIRE) Canadian Real Estate Investment Trust ("CREIT") (TSX: REF.UN) today announced results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=395594&tsource=3 Financial Services Real Estate and Construction REF.UN Fri, 9 May 2008 14:02:00 GMT DANVILLE, CA (MARKET WIRE) S3 Investment Company, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: SIVC) and its wholly owned Redwood Capital subsidiary, which assists private Chinese companies in accessing the U.S. capital markets through reverse mergers into public companies, today announced the appointment of Lesly H. Mohr, CPA, to serve as controller for S3. The company is currently implementing a strategy by which it will complete the audited financial reports necessary to apply for reinstatement to the Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board (OTCBB) market. These filings are expected to include annual reports for the 2006, 2007 and 2008 fiscal http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=395574&tsource=3 Financial Services Professional Services SIVC Fri, 9 May 2008 13:30:00 GMT NEW YORK, NY (MARKET WIRE) Taglich Brothers, Inc. announces it initiated coverage of Anglo Swiss Resources, Inc. (OTCBB: ASWRF). http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=395320&tsource=3 Financial Services Manufacturing and Production ASWRF Fri, 9 May 2008 13:00:00 GMT SCOTTSDALE, AZ (MARKET WIRE) Sage Software today announced ACT! by Sage for Financial Professionals 10.0, a comprehensive contact and compliance management solution that provides financial advisors, brokerage firms and financial services teams with centralized and secure data management, sales productivity features, and compliance reporting capabilities. New version 10.0 features include insurance and annuity information tabs for expanding client profiles, a dashboard for accessing schedule and activity data in a single view, and support for Microsoft Windows Vista and Office 2007. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=395023&tsource=3 Financial Services Computers and Software Fri, 9 May 2008 10:00:00 GMT VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA (MARKET WIRE) Quest Capital Corp. (TSX: QC)(AMEX: QCC)(AIM: QCC) ("Quest" or the "Company") today reported its unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008 (a copy of which is attached hereto and is also available on SEDAR). http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=395532&tsource=3 Financial Services QC QCC Fri, 9 May 2008 09:58:00 GMT VANCOUVER, BC (MARKET WIRE) PayChest, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: PYCT), 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 www.flushaway.com, integrates the company's recent major acquisition of the sales, marketing, manufacturing patent and trademark rights of Flushaway(TM), a developer of a uniquely patented range of absorbent biodegradable and flushable products. On the heels of this acquisition announcement, the www.paychest.com http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=395531&tsource=3 Financial Services Computers and Software Retail PYCT Fri, 9 May 2008 09:00:00 GMT LOS ANGELES, CA (MARKET WIRE) MoneyTV is the nationally syndicated television program all about money and what makes it happen (http://www.moneytv.net), featuring informative interviews by hosts Donald Baillargeon and Skip Lindeman with company CEOs, providing insights into their operations and outlooks for their futures. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=395479&tsource=3 Financial Services Computers and Software Chemicals Professional Services Electronics and Semiconductors Agriculture Real Estate and Construction Media and Entertainment Manufacturing and Production PIED MTTG ITRO Fri, 9 May 2008 08:07:00 GMT CHIHUAHUA, MEXICO (MARKET WIRE) Paramount Gold and Silver Corp. (AMEX: PZG)(TSX: PZG.TO) (FRANKFURT: P6G)(WKN: A0HGKQ) recently acquired a new mining concession at its San Miguel project in Mexico. Elyca hosts the on-strike extension of its newly discovered 'Clavo 99'. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=395527&tsource=3 Financial Services Manufacturing and Production PZG P6G Fri, 9 May 2008 08:00:00 GMT CHIHUAHUA, MEXICO (MARKET WIRE) Paramount Gold and Silver Corp. (AMEX: PZG)(TSX: PZG.TO) (FRANKFURT: P6G)(WKN: A0HGKQ) recently acquired a new mining concession at its San Miguel project in Mexico. Elyca hosts the on-strike extension of its newly discovered 'Clavo 99'. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=395526&tsource=3 Financial Services Manufacturing and Production PZG P6G Fri, 9 May 2008 03:05:00 GMT LOS ANGELES, CA (MARKET WIRE) 1st Century Bancshares, Inc. (OTCBB: FCTY) mailed the following letter to its shareholders: http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=395497&tsource=3 Financial Services FCTY Fri, 9 May 2008 02:34:00 GMT LOS ANGELES, CA (MARKET WIRE) 1st Century Bancshares, Inc. (the "Company" or "1st Century Bancshares") (OTCBB: FCTY), the holding company of 1st Century Bank, N.A. (the "Bank"), today reported continued growth in loans and deposits as well as operating results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2008. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=395496&tsource=3 Financial Services FCTY Thu, 8 May 2008 21:49:00 GMT FAIR HAVEN, NJ (MARKET WIRE) Chase Packaging Corporation (PINKSHEETS: CPKA) today announced that its Board of Directors declared a semi-annual five percent stock dividend on its outstanding Series A 10% Convertible Preferred Stock ("Preferred Stock"). Shareholders of record as of May 23, 2008, will receive the stock dividend for each share of Preferred Stock owned on that date, payable on May 30, 2008. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=395419&tsource=3 Financial Services Manufacturing and Production CPKA Thu, 8 May 2008 21:32:00 GMT TORONTO, ONTARIO (MARKET WIRE) 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 http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=395416&tsource=3 Financial Services Thu, 8 May 2008 21:22:00 GMT MONTREAL, QUEBEC (MARKET WIRE) 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. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=395408&tsource=3 Financial Services SEC Thu, 8 May 2008 21:11:00 GMT TORONTO, ONTARIO (MARKET WIRE) Guardian Capital Group Limited (TSX: GCG)(TSX: GCG.A) - http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=395401&tsource=3 Financial Services GCG GCG.A Thu, 8 May 2008 21:08:00 GMT PHILADELPHIA, PA (MARKET WIRE) Resource America, Inc. (NASDAQ: REXI) (the "Company") reported adjusted income from continuing operations, a non-GAAP measure, of $4.5 million, or $0.24 per common share-diluted and $9.4 million, or $0.50 per common share-diluted for the second fiscal quarter and six months ended March 31, 2008, respectively, as compared to $5.9 million, or $0.31 per common share-diluted and $10.5 million, or $0.55 per common share-diluted for the second fiscal quarter and six months ended March 31, 2007, respectively. A reconciliation of the Company's reported income (loss) from continuing operations to http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=395324&tsource=3 Financial Services Real Estate and Construction REXI RSO Thu, 8 May 2008 21:05:00 GMT CHICAGO, IL (MARKET WIRE) Terra Nova Financial Group, Inc. (OTCBB: TNFG), a specialized financial services company providing trading, technology and brokerage services, today announced preliminary unaudited results for the three months ended March 31, 2008, including revenues of $10.9 million and operating income of approximately $0.4 million. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=395332&tsource=3 Financial Services TNFG Thu, 8 May 2008 20:05:00 GMT BOSTON, MA (MARKET WIRE) The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD) today announced its financial and operating results for the third quarter of fiscal 2008 and for the nine-month period ended March 31, 2008. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=395283&tsource=3 Financial Services Professional Services FMD Thu, 8 May 2008 20:05:00 GMT SANTIAGO, CHILE (MARKET WIRE) CORPBANCA (NYSE: BCA), a Chilean financial institution offering a wide variety of corporate and retail financial products and services, today announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008. This report is based on unaudited consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with Chilean generally accepted accounting principles. Figures are expressed in Chilean pesos as of March 31, 2008 and percentages are expressed in real terms. Solely for the convenience of the reader, U.S. dollar amounts in this report have been translated from Chilean pesos at our March http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=395258&tsource=3 Financial Services BCA CORPBANCA Thu, 8 May 2008 20:01:00 GMT NEW YORK, NY (MARKET WIRE) PennantPark Investment Corporation (the "Company") (NASDAQ: PNNT) today announces financial results for its second fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2008. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=395185&tsource=3 Financial Services PNNT Thu, 8 May 2008 20:00:00 GMT SAN JOSE, CA (MARKET WIRE) The results of the 2008 Annual Javelin Consumer Payment Poll indicate that the majority of online consumers would buy more if safer and more convenient payment options were offered. The Payment Poll responders would each spend between $100 to more than $1000 more per year if better payment options were available online, which, based on over 15 million active online buyers, translates to over $15 billion of lost revenue opportunity for digital merchants. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=395276&tsource=3 Financial Services Computers and Software Telecom Retail Thu, 8 May 2008 19:22:00 GMT TORONTO, ONTARIO (MARKET WIRE) 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. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=395337&tsource=3 Financial Services Professional Services Real Estate and Construction AIF.UN Thu, 8 May 2008 19:00:00 GMT TORONTO (MARKET WIRE) Element 21 Golf Company (OTCBB: ETGF) (FRANKFURT: BJQ), the manufacturer of advanced Scandium Alloy golf and fishing equipment, announced that CEO, Nataliya Hearn, PhD, will be featured Friday, May 9, 2008, on RedChip Real Radio(TM), a daily financial program with nationally known radio personality, Gary McKenzie, that features small-cap companies from around the country. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=395293&tsource=3 Financial Services Travel and Hospitality Sports Lifestyle and Leisure ETGF BJQ Thu, 8 May 2008 18:05:00 GMT SALT LAKE CITY, UT (MARKET WIRE) Burton Group, a research firm focused on in-depth analysis of enterprise technologies, today announced that Nick Leeson, the securities bank trader responsible for the collapse of Barings Bank in 1995 will address compliance and risk management issues at Catalyst Conference North America to be held in San Diego, June 23 - 27, 2008. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=395263&tsource=3 Financial Services Computers and Software Telecom Thu, 8 May 2008 17:36:00 GMT TORONTO, ONTARIO (MARKET WIRE) The Board of Directors of Onex Corporation (TSX: OCX) today declared a second quarter dividend of $0.0275 per Subordinate Voting Share payable on July 31, 2008 to shareholders of record on July 10, 2008. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=395287&tsource=3 Financial Services OCX Thu, 8 May 2008 17:33:00 GMT MONTREAL, QUEBEC (MARKET WIRE) At the Annual Meeting of Shareholders held in Montreal today, Robert Gratton indicated that he was retiring as an executive of Power Financial Corporation (TSX: PWF) and therefore would not be standing for re-election as Chairman of the Board of Directors. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=395286&tsource=3 Financial Services PWF Thu, 8 May 2008 17:15:00 GMT PHOENIX, AZ (MARKET WIRE) 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 student loans, according to a recent study by the Institute for Higher Education Policy. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=395264&tsource=3 Financial Services Education and Training Thu, 8 May 2008 16:45:00 GMT DUBLIN, IRELAND (MARKET WIRE) Allied Irish Banks, p.l.c. ("AIB") (NYSE: AIB) filed its Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended 31 December 2007 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday, 7 May, 2008. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=395253&tsource=3 Financial Services ALBK Thu, 8 May 2008 16:21:00 GMT JASPER, GA (MARKET WIRE) Crescent Banking Company, Jasper, Georgia (NASDAQ: CSNT) (the "Company") is pleased to announce that its Board of Directors has declared the Company's 47th consecutive quarterly cash dividend on its common stock. The dividend of $0.04 per share is payable on June 3, 2008 to holders of record on May 20, 2008. The Company reduced its dividend from $0.08 per share in the previous quarter in order to preserve capital in a market that continues to experience deteriorating housing and real estate values, as well as a tight liquidity environment. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=395224&tsource=3 Financial Services CSNT Thu, 8 May 2008 16:00:00 GMT EAST LANSING, MI (MARKET WIRE) American Physicians Capital, Inc. (APCapital) (NASDAQ: ACAP) today announced the reelection of three directors: Board Chair AppaRao Mukkamala, M.D., Spencer L. Schneider and Joseph D. Stilwell, each with terms expiring in 2011. Shareholders today also ratified the appointment of BDO Seidman, LLP as independent registered public accountants for the fiscal year-ending December 31, 2008. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=391693&tsource=3 Financial Services Professional Services acap ACAP Thu, 8 May 2008 15:57:00 GMT CHICAGO, IL (MARKET WIRE) The Association for Corporate Growth (ACG), the Tianjin Municipal People's Government and the All China Federation of Industry & Commerce are pleased to announce panel topics focusing on all aspects of investing in China for the second annual China International Private Equity Forum (CIPEF), to be held June 9-12, 2008, in Tianjin, China. ACG, the premier authority on corporate growth, corporate development, and mergers and acquisitions, is pleased to again co-host CIPEF. Registration is live, please visit www.acg.org for more information. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=395156&tsource=3 Financial Services Thu, 8 May 2008 15:39:00 GMT CONCORD, NH (MARKET WIRE) Mt. Washington Assurance Corporation introduced its newest home insurance programs this week in a series of meetings with independent insurance agents who represent the company for home and auto insurance. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=395209&tsource=3 Financial Services Thu, 8 May 2008 15:24:00 GMT UNION, NJ (MARKET WIRE) Center Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: CNBC), through its National Bank Subsidiary, Union Center National Bank, ("UCNB") today announced the expansion of its financial services to offer wealth management through American Economic Planning Group, Inc. (AEPG) of Watchung, New Jersey. AEPG is a nationally recognized investment advisory firm and provides comprehensive wealth management services. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=394895&tsource=3 Financial Services CNBC Thu, 8 May 2008 15:21:00 GMT OAKVILLE, ONTARIO (MARKET WIRE) Pethealth Inc. ("Pethealth" or "the Company")(TSX: PTZ) today announced its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2008. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=395207&tsource=3 Financial Services Retail Lifestyle and Leisure PTZ Thu, 8 May 2008 14:25:00 GMT PHOENIX, AZ (MARKET WIRE) To better serve our shareholders, Premier Information Management, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: PIFR) has been working with Griffin Corporate Concepts and is rebuilding its investor communications. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=395160&tsource=3 Financial Services Computers and Software PIFR Thu, 8 May 2008 14:19:00 GMT TORONTO, ONTARIO (MARKET WIRE) 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 http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=395173&tsource=3 Financial Services IN IH7 Thu, 8 May 2008 14:18:00 GMT COLUMBUS, GA (MARKET WIRE) Coastal Capital Acquisition Corp. (PINKSHEETS: CCAJ) is providing this brief update on the progress of its accounting activity and that of its acquisition target, NBD, Inc. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=395163&tsource=3 Financial Services CCAJ Thu, 8 May 2008 14:16:00 GMT SAN MATEO, CA (MARKET WIRE) 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. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=395146&tsource=3 Financial Services Computers and Software Lifestyle and Leisure Thu, 8 May 2008 14:00:00 GMT BOSTON, MA (MARKET WIRE) A new study by Aberdeen, a Harte-Hanks Company (NYSE: HHS), found that Best-in-Class enterprises display requisition-to-order and invoice-processing costs 24% and 34% lower than all other companies, respectively. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=394948&tsource=3 Financial Services Professional Services HHS Thu, 8 May 2008 13:21:00 GMT OVERLAND PARK, KA (MARKET WIRE) Brooke Capital Corporation (AMEX: BCP) announced that it has updated the timing of its first quarter 2008 earnings call. The company still intends to issue first quarter financial results prior to the opening of the stock market on Monday, May 12, 2008, but will host its investor and analyst conference call at 8:30 a.m. Central Daylight Time the same day. This call was previously scheduled for 10 a.m. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=395132&tsource=3 Financial Services BCP Thu, 8 May 2008 13:15:00 GMT NEW YORK, NY (MARKET WIRE) Investment firm W. P. Carey & Co. LLC (NYSE: WPC) today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=395010&tsource=3 Financial Services Real Estate and Construction WPC Thu, 8 May 2008 13:12:00 GMT TORONTO, ONTARIO (MARKET WIRE) 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. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=395136&tsource=3 Financial Services DC.A DC.PR.A Thu, 8 May 2008 13:00:00 GMT MIAMI, FL (MARKET WIRE) Expert Group, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: EXPT) is proud to welcome 2 new loan officers to the Expert Family. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=394872&tsource=3 Financial Services Professional Services EXPT Thu, 8 May 2008 13:00:00 GMT LOS ANGELES, CA (MARKET WIRE) 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. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=395034&tsource=3 Financial Services Government Thu, 8 May 2008 12:30:00 GMT TORONTO, ONTARIO (MARKET WIRE) C.A. Bancorp Inc. ("C.A. Bancorp" or the "Company") (TSX: BKP) reports its first quarter 2008 financial results. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=395096&tsource=3 Financial Services Real Estate and Construction BKP Thu, 8 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT TORONTO, ONTARIO (MARKET WIRE) All amounts in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=395080&tsource=3 Financial Services OCX Thu, 8 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT SANTA CLARA, CA (MARKET WIRE) The National Venture Capital Association (NVCA) and NewSchools Venture Fund today announced the creation of a multi-million dollar philanthropic venture fund focused on improving education in the United States. The NVCA-NewSchools K-12 Education Infrastructure Fund will invest in start-up organizations aiming to build high-performing public schools by developing innovative human capital solutions and performance tools. The Fund was officially opened at the NVCA Annual Meeting in Santa Clara before an audience of more than 700 venture capitalists. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=395022&tsource=3 Financial Services Education and Training Thu, 8 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT EMERYVILLE, CA (MARKET WIRE) ZipRealty (NASDAQ: ZIPR) (www.ziprealty.com), the largest online-based, full-service real estate brokerage in the U.S., announced today that it has rebated over $100 million to home buyers since the company was launched in 1999. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=394934&tsource=3 Financial Services Computers and Software Real Estate and Construction Retail Lifestyle and Leisure ZIPR Thu, 8 May 2008 11:30:00 GMT LAKE SUCCESS, NY (MARKET WIRE) Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE: BR), a leading global provider of technology-based outsourcing solutions to the financial services industry, today reported earnings of $29.5 million, or $0.21 per share for the third quarter ended March 31, 2008, compared to $41.9 million or $0.30 per share for the comparable quarter of the previous fiscal year. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=395028&tsource=3 Financial Services BR ADP Thu, 8 May 2008 11:00:00 GMT MEMPHIS, TN (MARKET WIRE) Pinnacle Airlines Corp. (NASDAQ: PNCL) ("the "Company") today reported first quarter 2008 net income and fully diluted earnings per share ("EPS") of $2.7 million and $0.15, respectively. The Company's net income and EPS were $9.4 million and $0.38, respectively, for the first quarter of 2007. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=394819&tsource=3 Financial Services Travel and Hospitality PNCL Thu, 8 May 2008 10:30:00 GMT DESOTO, TX (MARKET WIRE) Etelcharge.com (OTCBB: ETLC), the new online way to pay(TM), today announced that Larry Oakley, CEO of WallStreetCorner.com (www.wallstreetcorner.com), rated the Company as his "Stock Pick." Please visit www.wallstreetcorner.com for complete details of his rating or the Company's website -- www.etelcharge.com for a link the analysis. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=394691&tsource=3 Financial Services Computers and Software Retail ETLC Thu, 8 May 2008 09:00:00 GMT RENO, NV (MARKET WIRE) InsideMetals.com, an internet website that provides easy access to a detailed, value-added, WORLD VIEW of Gold Producer Stocks, Mineral Producer Stocks, and Junior Gold & Mineral Stocks, reported today that it has added four potash fertilizer producing stocks to its Mineral Producer Stocks section on the Insidemetals.com Gold & Minerals Shopping Mall. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=394842&tsource=3 Financial Services ITRO ITG Wed, 7 May 2008 23:42:00 GMT SALT LAKE CITY, UT (MARKET WIRE) EnergySolutions, Inc. (NYSE: ES) Chief Financial Officer Philip Strawbridge is scheduled to address the annual Merrill Lynch Global E&E Infrastructure Conference in New York City on May 15, 2008. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=394974&tsource=3 Financial Services Environment es ES Wed, 7 May 2008 22:04:00 GMT LYNCHBURG, VA (MARKET WIRE) Sitestar Corporation (OTCBB: SYTE), a provider of residential and business Internet access, web hosting and value-added products and services, announced today that it has purchased Dial Assurance, a nationwide wholesale provider of managed modem dial solutions for Internet Service Providers (ISPs). The Company benefits by obtaining access to thousands of new dial-up numbers and significantly lowering its operating expenses to support its large dial-up customer base. In addition to gaining a new revenue stream from Dial Assurance's downstream ISP customers, this acquisition provides another http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=394921&tsource=3 Financial Services Computers and Software Telecom SYTE Wed, 7 May 2008 21:30:00 GMT CONCORD, ONTARIO (MARKET WIRE) 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. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=394914&tsource=3 Financial Services FMD.UN Wed, 7 May 2008 21:14:00 GMT EVANSVILLE, IN (MARKET WIRE) First Bancorp of Indiana, Inc. (NASDAQ: FBEI) (the "Company") today announced that it has filed Articles of Amendment to effect a 1-for-300 reverse stock split, which will be immediately followed by a 300-for-1 forward stock split. The primary purpose and effect of the reverse and forward stock splits is to reduce the number of record holders of the Company's common stock below 300 so that the Company may terminate the registration of its common stock with the SEC. In connection with the reverse and forward stock splits, the Company filed a Form 25, Notification of Removal from Listing http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=394896&tsource=3 Financial Services FBEI Wed, 7 May 2008 21:12:00 GMT TORONTO, ONTARIO (MARKET WIRE) 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). http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=394900&tsource=3 Financial Services XTD XTD.PR.A XMF XMF.PR.A XCM XCM.PR.A FTN FTN.PR.A DFN DFN.PR.A DF DF.PR.A FFN FFN.PR.A FTU FTU.PR.A LFE LFE.PR.A PPL PPL.PR.A PDV PDV.PR.A Wed, 7 May 2008 21:02:00 GMT PORT CHESTER, NY (MARKET WIRE) Euro Group of Companies, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: EGCO) subsidiary Eurospeed, Inc. announced today that they have contracted with CornerStone United, Inc. to provide comprehensive product warranties for Eurospeed transportation products sold in the United States. Under the terms of Eurospeed's contract with CornerStone, Eurospeed will offer 36 month limited warranties on all scooters and motorcycles, and 18 month limited warranties on all ATVs (all-terrain vehicles) and UTVs (utility vehicles) sold through its domestic dealer network. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=394883&tsource=3 Financial Services Telecom Transportation and Logistics Food and Beverage Retail Lifestyle and Leisure egco EGCO Wed, 7 May 2008 20:32:00 GMT ATLANTA, GA (MARKET WIRE) CompuCredit (NASDAQ: CCRT) 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. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=394781&tsource=3 Financial Services CCRT Wed, 7 May 2008 20:30:00 GMT SAN JOSE, CA (MARKET WIRE) Bridge Capital Holdings (NASDAQ: BBNK), whose subsidiary is Bridge Bank, National Association, announced today that its President and Chief Executive Officer, Daniel P. Myers, is scheduled to deliver a presentation at the 10th Annual D.A. Davidson Financial Services Conference in Seattle today at 4:45 p.m., Pacific Time. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=394768&tsource=3 Financial Services bbnk BBNK Wed, 7 May 2008 20:15:00 GMT NEW YORK, NEW YORK (MARKET WIRE) Crystal River Capital, Inc. (NYSE: CRZ) (the "Company" or "Crystal River") will announce its first quarter 2008 financial results on Monday, May 12, 2008, after the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange. The earnings release will be posted on the Company's website at www.crystalriverreit.com. Management will review the results in a teleconference on Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. (EDT). http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=394867&tsource=3 Financial Services Real Estate and Construction Energy and Utilities CRZ Wed, 7 May 2008 20:05:00 GMT SANTIAGO, CHILE (MARKET WIRE) You are invited to participate in CorpBanca's (NYSE: BCA) (SANSE: CORPBANCA) conference call on Friday, May 9, 2008 to discuss the FIRST QUARTER 2008 RESULTS and respond to investor questions. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=394851&tsource=3 Financial Services BCA CORPBANCA Wed, 7 May 2008 19:33:00 GMT TORONTO, ONTARIO (MARKET WIRE) 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. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=394847&tsource=3 Financial Services Real Estate and Construction D.UN Wed, 7 May 2008 19:23:00 GMT PARIS (MARKET WIRE) SCOR's Combined General Meeting adopts all of the proposed resolutions by a wide majority http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=394790&tsource=3 Financial Services SCO SCR Wed, 7 May 2008 18:41:00 GMT TORONTO, ONTARIO (MARKET WIRE) 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. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=394813&tsource=3 Financial Services CVG Wed, 7 May 2008 17:56:00 GMT TORONTO, ONTARIO (MARKET WIRE) JM Capital Corp. (the "Corporation"), (TSX VENTURE: JMC.P) a capital pool company, announced today the termination of the letter of intent dated November 13, 2007, as amended (the "Agreement"), pursuant to which the Corporation had conditionally agreed to acquire all of the issued and outstanding securities of Tekion, Inc. ("Tekion") as its qualifying transaction. Although the Corporation filed a Filing Statement dated February 28, 2008 on Sedar concerning the Agreement with Tekion, the Agreement was ultimately terminated by the Corporation because a definitive acquisition agreement had not http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=394789&tsource=3 Financial Services JMC.P Wed, 7 May 2008 17:32:00 GMT BOSTON, MA (MARKET WIRE) Bright Horizons Family Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: BFAM) announced today that its stockholders have voted to approve the proposed merger agreement providing for the acquisition of Bright Horizons by an affiliate of Bain Capital Partners, LLC. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=394763&tsource=3 Financial Services Professional Services BFAM Wed, 7 May 2008 17:21:00 GMT NEWTOWN, PA (MARKET WIRE) The Healthy Beverage Company (www.steaz.com), makers of Steaz(R) Sparkling Green Teas and Steaz(R) Energy, has received $11 million in private financing to fuel expansion of its award-winning Fair Trade(TM) Certified and USDA Organic products in natural and mainstream channels. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=394748&tsource=3 Financial Services Food and Beverage Retail Wed, 7 May 2008 17:00:00 GMT PHOENIX, AZ (MARKET WIRE) EastBridge Investment Group (EBIG) (OTCBB: EBIG) announced today The Starwood Research had issued a report indicating that the Company's stock has the potential to double this year and quadruple in 2009. The report indicates that once EBIG starts taking its clients public this year, the Company's financials should significantly improve and its stock should begin to appreciate. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=394655&tsource=3 Financial Services EBIG Wed, 7 May 2008 16:24:00 GMT TORONTO, ONTARIO (MARKET WIRE) 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 http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=394726&tsource=3 Financial Services PNP Wed, 7 May 2008 16:21:00 GMT NEW YORK, NY (MARKET WIRE) Prospect Capital Corporation (NASDAQ: PSEC) (the "Company") announced today that it expects to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission its report on Form 10-Q containing its third fiscal quarter results for the period ended March 31, 2008, by Monday, May 12, 2008. The Company expects to issue its earnings press release before the opening of the financial markets on Tuesday, May 13, 2008. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=394718&tsource=3 Financial Services Transportation and Logistics Energy and Utilities Manufacturing and Production PSEC Wed, 7 May 2008 16:10:00 GMT MURRIETA, CA (MARKET WIRE) CLX Medical, Inc. (OTCBB: CLXN), which is focused on the launch and distribution of unique medical diagnostic testing products, today announced that the company's European distributors have reported an increased interest in diagnostic testing products for chlamydia, which has resulted in increased sales of Zonda Incorporated's rapid point of care test for chlamydia by those distributors. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=394703&tsource=3 Financial Services Government Education and Training Pharmaceuticals and Biotech Medical and Healthcare CLXN Wed, 7 May 2008 15:44:00 GMT CHIHUAHUA, MEXICO (MARKET WIRE) Paramount Gold and Silver Corp. (TSX: PZG)(AMEX: PZG)(FRANKFURT: P6G)(WKN: A0HGKQ) has engaged A.C.A Howe International Limited, mining and geological consultants from Toronto, Canada to complete a National Instrument 43-101 compliant resource estimate of its San Miguel project in Mexico. The estimate will include all drill results from inception to date including 'Clavo 99' and from other areas of the San Miguel project. Since its last resource estimate first released in January 2007 Paramount has drilled over 170 holes at San Miguel. This resource estimate is expected to be completed by http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=394690&tsource=3 Financial Services Manufacturing and Production PZG P6G Wed, 7 May 2008 15:38:00 GMT SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA (MARKET WIRE) http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=394643&tsource=3 Financial Services CTBP Wed, 7 May 2008 15:30:00 GMT CHIHUAHUA, MEXICO (MARKET WIRE) Paramount Gold and Silver Corp. (TSX: PZG)(AMEX: PZG)(FRANKFURT: P6G)(WKN: A0HGKQ) has engaged A.C.A Howe International Limited, mining and geological consultants from Toronto, Canada to complete a National Instrument 43-101 compliant resource estimate of its San Miguel project in Mexico. The estimate will include all drill results from inception to date including 'Clavo 99' and from other areas of the San Miguel project. Since its last resource estimate first released in January 2007 Paramount has drilled over 170 holes at San Miguel. This resource estimate is expected to be completed by http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=394689&tsource=3 Financial Services Manufacturing and Production PZG P6G Wed, 7 May 2008 14:43:00 GMT INDIANAPOLIS, IN (MARKET WIRE) Kaplan Financial Compliance (http://www.kaplanfinancial.com), a provider of services and technology solutions for the insurance and securities industries to help manage the producer/representative on-boarding process and career cycle, has launched a unique Producer Portal that enables insurance producers, securities reps, broker/dealers and carriers to easily communicate with each other in one location. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=394651&tsource=3 Financial Services Wed, 7 May 2008 14:34:00 GMT TORONTO, ONTARIO (MARKET WIRE) Semcan Inc, (TSX VENTURE: STT) a leading worldwide supplier of environmental solutions to industry, today announces that its United Kingdom subsidiary Naston Limited has formed a Strategic Alliance with Aqueduct PLC, a UK water services management company that in conjunction with finance and engineering partners, fully funds, designs, builds and manages water treatment solutions tailored to the specific business requirements of UK and International companies. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=394656&tsource=3 Financial Services STT Wed, 7 May 2008 14:17:00 GMT MIAMI, FL (MARKET WIRE) 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 http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=394640&tsource=3 Financial Services CUBA Wed, 7 May 2008 13:35:00 GMT DANVILLE, CA (MARKET WIRE) S3 Investment Company, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: SIVC), the majority owner of Redwood Capital, which assists private Chinese companies in accessing the U.S. capital markets through reverse mergers into U.S. public companies, today announced the promotion of Annie Lian, who has served as administration manager for Redwood Capital for approximately two years, to the position of project manager, responsible for marketing and further development of Redwood Capitals pipeline of existing and prospective clients. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=394615&tsource=3 Financial Services SIVC Wed, 7 May 2008 13:30:00 GMT SALT LAKE CITY, UT (MARKET WIRE) James Duke and Justin Ricks with Intermountain Financial Group Agency, LLC, a Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) general agency based in Salt Lake City and with offices in Provo and St. George, under the leadership of Todd Reid, have qualified for the MassMutual's Management Council. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=394219&tsource=3 Financial Services Wed, 7 May 2008 12:32:00 GMT TORONTO, ONTARIO (MARKET WIRE) 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 http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=394589&tsource=3 Financial Services GIP.UN Wed, 7 May 2008 12:26:00 GMT TORONTO, ONTARIO (MARKET WIRE) 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 http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=394576&tsource=3 Financial Services TXT.UN TXT.PR.A Wed, 7 May 2008 12:24:00 GMT TORONTO, ONTARIO (MARKET WIRE) 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 http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=394575&tsource=3 Financial Services FPI.UN Wed, 7 May 2008 12:09:00 GMT TORONTO, ONTARIO (MARKET WIRE) Core Canadian Dividend Trust (the "Fund) (TSX: CDD.UN) is pleased to announce that today, the Toronto Stock Exchange has accepted its Notice of Intention to make a normal course issuer bid. The Trust will have the right to purchase under the bid up to a maximum of 424,827 units (representing approximately 10% of the Trust's public float) commencing May 9, 2008. The Trust may not purchase more than 84,965 of its units (representing approximately 2% of the Trust's 4,248,271 issued and outstanding units as of April 29, 2008) in any 30-day period under the bid. Purchases made pursuant to the http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=394564&tsource=3 Financial Services CDD.UN Wed, 7 May 2008 12:09:00 GMT TORONTO, ONTARIO (MARKET WIRE) 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 http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=394565&tsource=3 Financial Services TCT.UN Wed, 7 May 2008 11:02:00 GMT SAN JOSE, CA (MARKET WIRE) In a strategic move to become the undisputed leader in direct-to-consumer mobile entertainment, PlayPhone, Inc. (www.playphone.com), which operates the largest network of mobile content destinations in North America, announced today that it has joined forces with Pitch Entertainment Group, the global mobile entertainment company. This strategic procurement fortifies PlayPhone's existing business and leverages Pitch Entertainment's leadership in more than 20 countries across Europe, Asia and Africa for the worldwide delivery of PlayPhone powered mobile entertainment. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=394456&tsource=3 Financial Services Telecom Media and Entertainment Wed, 7 May 2008 10:30:00 GMT SACRAMENTO, CA (MARKET WIRE) InsWeb Corp. (NASDAQ: INSW), a leading online insurance marketplace, today announced the sale of its two millionth lead through its AgentInsider(R) Auto & Home Lead Program. Since AgentInsider was launched in September 2005, the Company has tracked the number of leads distributed to agents. The first million leads delivered by the AgentInsider network took 21 months and the second million leads were delivered in 10 months. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=394263&tsource=3 Financial Services INSW Wed, 7 May 2008 08:50:00 GMT BASTAD, SWEDEN (MARKET WIRE) http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=394533&tsource=3 Financial Services Wed, 7 May 2008 08:15:00 GMT REYKJAVIK, ICELAND (MARKET WIRE) Glitnir http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=394532&tsource=3 Financial Services Wed, 7 May 2008 08:04:00 GMT REYKJAVIK, ICELAND (MARKET WIRE) http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=394530&tsource=3 Financial Services Wed, 7 May 2008 07:20:00 GMT PARIS LA DEFENSE, FRANCE (MARKET WIRE) Press Release http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=394528&tsource=3 Financial Services SCO SCR Wed, 7 May 2008 07:13:00 GMT REYKJAVIK, ICELAND (MARKET WIRE) Glitnir http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=394527&tsource=3 Financial Services