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ATC Venture Group Inc. Announces Financial Results For First And Second Fiscal Quarters

Wed, 16 May 2012 17:15:00 EDT

ATC Venture Group Inc. (AMEX:ATC) today announced its financial results for the first and second fiscal quarters. For the Fiscal Quarter ended December 31, 2011 For the Fiscal Quarter ended December 31, 2010 Continuing Discontinued Continuing Discontinued Operations Operations Total Operations Operations Total Sales $ 571,803 $ 5,546,597 $ 6,118,400 $ 693,049 $ 3,544,257 $ 4,237,306 Cost of goods sold 492,991 3,641,533 4,134,524 657,664 2,813,064 3,470,728 Gross profit (loss) 78,812 1,905,064 1,983,876 35,385 731,193 766,578 Sales, general, & admin 113,133 1,277,209 1,390,342 183,792 943,050 1,126,842 Other revenue (expense) (10,960 ) 2,115,531 2,104,571 (14,812 ) (80,004 ) (94,816 ) Net gain (loss) pre tax $ (45,281 ) $ 2,743,386 $ 2,698,105 $ (163,219 ) $ (291,861 ) $ (455,080 ) Net gain (loss) $ (45,281 ) $ 1,708,386 $ 1,663,105 $ (141,320 ) $ (167,760 ) $ (309,080 ) For the Fiscal Quarter ended March 31, 2012 For the Fiscal Quarter ended March 31, 2011 Continuing Discontinued Continuing Discontinued Operations Operations Total Operations Operations Total Sales $ 1,956,444 $ 11,085 $ 1,956,444 $ 660,220 $ 2,317,141 $ 2,977,361 Cost of goods sold 1,808,890 2,342 1,811,232 702,331 1,978,853 2,681,184 Inventory adjustments - - - 48,092 - 48,092 Gross profit (loss) 147,554 8,743 145,212 (90,203 ) 338,288 248,085 Sales, general, & admin 724,259 7,322 731,581 240,404 1,163,507 1,403,911 Intangible impairment - - - - 110,186 110,186 Operating expense - - - - 56,549 56,549 Other revenue (expense) (23,350 ) (236 ) (23,586 ) (23,998 ) 527,185 503,187 Net loss pre tax $ (600,055 ) $ 1,185 $ (598,870 ) $ (354,605 ) $ (464,769 ) $ (819,374 ) Net gain (loss) $ (600,055 ) $ 1,185 $ (598,870 ) $ (230,982 ) $ (1,120,729 ) $ (1,351,711 )

The Company reported sales from continuing operations of $572 thousand for the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2011 compared to $693 thousand in the prior year. The Company reported total sales, including sales from discontinued operations, of $6.12 million for the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2011 compared to $4.24 million in the prior year. ...

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Puradyn Releases 2012 1st Quarter Financial Results

Wed, 16 May 2012 16:48:00 EDT

Puradyn Filter Technologies Incorporated (OTCBB: PFTI), the global bypass oil filtration system manufacturer, today reported results of operations for the first fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2012.

Net sales for the first quarter ended March 31, 2012 were approximately $751,500 compared to approximately $883,000 for the same period in 2011, a decrease of approximately $132,000 or 15%. ...

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GT Advanced Technologies Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter And Fiscal Year 2012 Results

Wed, 16 May 2012 16:15:00 EDT

GT Advanced Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: GTAT) today reported results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2012, which ended March 31, 2012. The company has indicated that it is now also reporting non-GAAP financial measures in its results. An explanation of the non-GAAP measures presented and the reconciliation to the most comparable GAAP measure are included in the appendix to this earnings release.

Revenue for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012 totaled $353.9 million, compared to $153.0 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2012 and $271.6 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2011. Revenue by business segment for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012 was $153.9 million in polysilicon, $31.4 million in photovoltaic (PV), and $168.6 million in the sapphire segment, which was primarily ASF™ equipment revenue. ...

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Retractable Technologies, Inc. Reports Lower Revenue For The First Quarter

Wed, 16 May 2012 11:50:00 EDT

Retractable Technologies, Inc. (NYSE AMEX: RVP), a leading maker of safety medical devices, reported an operating loss of $645 thousand for the three months ended March 31, 2012, compared to an operating loss of $100 thousand for the same period last year.

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The Chase Park Plaza Hires New Executive Chef

Wed, 16 May 2012 09:15:00 EDT

ST. LOUIS, May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Chase Park Plaza has hired Kyle S. Lipetzky as executive chef overseeing the activities of the hotel's culinary team. In his new role, Lipetzky will be responsible for the creative direction of Eau Bistro, Cafe Eau, and the Hotel's Catering Division and Outlets.

Previously, Chef Lipetzky held culinary leadership positions at The Phoenician Resort & Spa in Scottsdale, Arizona, a well-known AAA Five-Diamond, Forbes Four-Star property with 643 guest rooms. Lipetzky was responsible for half of the resort's restaurants, including The Thirsty Camel Lounge, the Sushi Bar, The Lobby Tea Court, Il Terrazzo, and Mary Elaine's, as well as in-room dining. ...

Confronting Bullying As A Parent

Wed, 16 May 2012 09:00:00 EDT

More than 5.7 million young people are involved in bullying, either by being bullied or acting as the bully themselves, according to The National Youth Violence Prevention Network. Parents can help their children and teenagers by knowing the warning signs that their child is being bullied or bullying others, how to talk about this issue and how much influence parents have.

May is National Mental Health Awareness Month and Magellan Health Services is calling attention to mental health and bullying for its second annual Take Mental Health To Heart campaign. Magellan has partnered with The Jed Foundation, the nation’s leading organization working to promote emotional health and prevent suicide among college students and young adults, to raise awareness about the mental health effects of bullying and encourage people to take responsibility for building a bully-free community. Throughout the month, Magellan and The Jed Foundation will share information about bullying from the perspective of the victim, the bully, parents and bystanders. ...

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Interlink Electronics, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2012 Financial Results

Wed, 16 May 2012 09:00:00 EDT

Interlink Electronics, Inc. (OTC: LINK), a global leader in sensor technology, today announced results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2012.

First Quarter 2012 vs. 2011 Revenue increased 46.0% to $1,695,000 from $1,161,000; Gross margin was 53.8%, compared to 39.0%; Selling, General and Administrative expenses as a percentage of revenue were 24.7%, compared to 61%; Operating income increased to $187,000 from an operating loss of ($585,000); Income from continuing operations, net of tax, was $184,000 or $0.25 per basic and diluted share, compared to a loss from continuing operations, net of tax, of ($1,070,000) or ($1.50) per basic and diluted share*; and, Net income increased to $192,000 or $0.26 per basic and diluted share, from a net loss of ($1,061,000) or ($1.49) per basic and diluted share*. ...

Eagle Materials Inc. Reports Fiscal Year And Fourth Quarter Results

Wed, 16 May 2012 08:30:00 EDT

Eagle Materials Inc. (NYSE: EXP) today reported financial results for fiscal year 2012 and the fiscal fourth quarter ended March 31, 2012. Notable items for the fiscal year and quarter include: Fiscal year 2012 revenues of $495.0 million, up 7% Fiscal year 2012 cash flow from operations of $60.2 million, up 37% Fiscal year 2012 net earnings per diluted share of $0.42, up 24% Fourth quarter revenues of $116.8 million, up 22% Fourth quarter net earnings per diluted share of $0.20 compared to a loss of $0.25

Eagle’s low cost operations continued to execute well during fiscal 2012 and we are beginning to see improving construction activity across most of our markets. Eagle’s earnings began to improve during the second half of fiscal 2012 and accelerated during the fourth quarter. ...

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Home Energy Management

Wed, 16 May 2012 07:33:08 EDT

NEW YORK, May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue:

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Capmark Financial Group Inc. Issues Report As Of And For The Three Months Ended March 31, 2012

Tue, 15 May 2012 19:20:00 EDT

Capmark Financial Group Inc. (the “Company”) today issued its Report as of and for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2012.

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Joy Global Inc. (JOY): Today's Featured Industrial Loser

Tue, 15 May 2012 17:01:31 EDT

Joy Global (JOY) pushed the Industrial industry lower today making it today's featured Industrial loser. The industry as a whole closed the day down 0.8%. By the end of trading, Joy Global fell $2.79 (-4.4%) to $60.88 on average volume. Throughout the day, 2.6 million shares of Joy Global exchanged hands as compared to its average daily volume of 2.6 million shares. The stock ranged in price between $60.46-$63.60 after having opened the day at $63.55 as compared to the previous trading day's close of $63.67. Other company's within the Industrial industry that declined today were: Servotronics (SVT), down 19%, Arotech Corporation (ARTX), down 16.1%, China Recycling Energy Corporation (CREG), down 13.2%, and Cleantech Solutions International (CLNT), down 10.8%.

Joy Global Inc. engages in the manufacture and servicing of mining equipment for the extraction of coal, copper, iron ore, oil sands, and other minerals. The company operates in two segments, Underground Mining Machinery and Surface Mining Equipment. Joy Global has a market cap of $6.87 billion and is part of the industrial goods sector. The company has a P/E ratio of 10.3, below the average industrial industry P/E ratio of 10.7 and below the S&P 500 P/E ratio of 17.7. Shares are down 15.1% year to date as of the close of trading on Monday. Currently there are 12 analysts that rate Joy Global a buy, no analysts rate it a sell, and five rate it a hold....

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Emerson Electric Co. (EMR): Today's Featured Industrial Goods Loser

Tue, 15 May 2012 17:01:07 EDT

Emerson Electric (EMR) pushed the Industrial Goods sector lower today making it today's featured Industrial Goods loser. The sector as a whole closed the day down 0.8%. By the end of trading, Emerson Electric fell 27 cents (-0.6%) to $47.52 on average volume. Throughout the day, four million shares of Emerson Electric exchanged hands as compared to its average daily volume of 4.1 million shares. The stock ranged in price between $47.40-$48.07 after having opened the day at $47.61 as compared to the previous trading day's close of $47.79. Other company's within the Industrial Goods sector that declined today were: Guanwei Recycling (GPRC), down 21.2%, Servotronics (SVT), down 19%, Arotech Corporation (ARTX), down 16.1%, and China Recycling Energy Corporation (CREG), down 13.2%.

Emerson Electric Co. operates as a diversified technology company worldwide. It engages in designing and supplying products and technology, and delivering engineering services and solutions to industrial, commercial, and consumer markets. Emerson Electric has a market cap of $35.35 billion and is part of the industrial industry. The company has a P/E ratio of 15.4, above the average industrial industry P/E ratio of 15.3 and below the S&P 500 P/E ratio of 17.7. Shares are up 3.4% year to date as of the close of trading on Monday. Currently there are eight analysts that rate Emerson Electric a buy, no analysts rate it a sell, and nine rate it a hold....

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Ryland Group Inc. (RYL): Today's Featured Industrial Goods Winner

Tue, 15 May 2012 17:00:42 EDT

Ryland Group (RYL) pushed the Industrial Goods sector higher today making it today's featured industrial goods winner. The sector as a whole closed the day down 0.8%. By the end of trading, Ryland Group rose 71 cents (3.2%) to $22.79 on heavy volume. Throughout the day, 3.7 million shares of Ryland Group exchanged hands as compared to its average daily volume of 1.9 million shares. The stock ranged in a price between $21.83-$23.39 after having opened the day at $22.04 as compared to the previous trading day's close of $22.08. Other companies within the Industrial Goods sector that increased today were: Tecumseh Products Company (TECUA), up 38.6%, Tecumseh Products Company (TECUB), up 33.8%, Hovnanian (HOV), up 10.1%, and Patrick Industries (PATK), up 7%.

The Ryland Group, Inc. operates as a homebuilders and a mortgage-finance company in the United States. Its operations in homebuilding process range from design, construction, and sale to mortgage origination, title insurance, escrow, and insurance services to its homebuyers. Ryland Group has a market cap of $1.01 billion and is part of the materials & construction industry. Shares are up 40.2% year to date as of the close of trading on Monday. Currently there are four analysts that rate Ryland Group a buy, no analysts rate it a sell, and seven rate it a hold....

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Pentair Inc. (PNR): Today's Featured Industrial Winner

Tue, 15 May 2012 17:00:29 EDT

Pentair (PNR) pushed the Industrial industry higher today making it today's featured industrial winner. The industry as a whole closed the day down 0.8%. By the end of trading, Pentair rose 37 cents (0.9%) to $42.43 on average volume. Throughout the day, 813,006 shares of Pentair exchanged hands as compared to its average daily volume of 984,000 shares. The stock ranged in a price between $41.97-$42.80 after having opened the day at $42.08 as compared to the previous trading day's close of $42.06. Other companies within the Industrial industry that increased today were: Tecumseh Products Company (TECUA), up 38.6%, Tecumseh Products Company (TECUB), up 33.8%, NN (NNBR), up 5.8%, and A123 Systems (AONE), up 5.4%.

Pentair, Inc. operates as a diversified industrial manufacturing company worldwide. Pentair has a market cap of $4.31 billion and is part of the industrial goods sector. The company has a P/E ratio of 98.8, equal to the average industrial industry P/E ratio and above the S&P 500 P/E ratio of 17.7. Shares are up 26.3% year to date as of the close of trading on Monday. Currently there are five analysts that rate Pentair a buy, no analysts rate it a sell, and seven rate it a hold....

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CHDT Corporation Reports First Quarter 2012 Financial Results

Tue, 15 May 2012 16:30:00 EDT

CHDT Corporation (OTCQB: CHDO) (“Company” or “CHDT”), a leader in the design and manufacturing of specialty power failure lighting solutions and innovator of consumer safety and security products, reported first quarter unaudited 2012 financial results.

Stewart Wallach, CHDT’s President and CEO, commented, “During the quarter, we expanded our approach on how quickly we deliver product to our customers by implementing a domestic distribution program which includes warehousing inventory for expected customer requirements that we can deliver in an “on demand” manner for shelf stocking in their stores. This change increased the number of retail outlets that will carry our products by approximately 4,800 stores. We believe this approach will result in additional revenue growth over the course of 2012, and as a result, we expect our revenue stream will be more consistent over time.” ...

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