Stewart Enterprises Inc. (Nasdaq:STEI) announced changes to its management organizational structure in order to better integrate the Company's operations and sales activities and to enhance customer service. The Company has promoted Senior Vice President of Operations, Kenneth G. "Jerry" Myers, Jr., to Executive Vice President of Operations and Sales. The Company is also dividing its operations into two divisions, Eastern and Western.

Stewart Enterprises, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides funeral and cemetery products and services in the death care industry in the United States and Puerto Rico.
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Cleantech Transit, Inc. (CLNO)

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Bolt Technology Corp. (Nasdaq:BOLT) announced financial results for the fourth quarter and the fiscal year ended June 30, 2011. Sales for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2011, the three months ended June 30, 2011, were $10,819,000 compared to $9,880,000 for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2010. Net income for the quarter was $1,386,000 ($0.16 per share) compared to $1,634,000 ($0.19 per share) for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2010. For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2011, sales amounted to $38,858,000 compared to $31,485,000 last fiscal year. Net income for the year amounted to $5,527,000 ($0.65 per share) compared to $4,954,000 ($0.58 per share) last year.

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Axcelis Technologies Inc. (Nasdaq:ACLS) announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2011. Revenue for the second quarter was $93.4 million, compared with $93.2 million in Q1, and $58.2 million for the same period a year ago. Net income for the quarter was $4.2 million, or $0.04 per diluted share. Prior quarter net income was $1.8 million or $0.02 per diluted share, and in the prior year period, the company reported a net loss of $4.5 million or $0.04 cents per share. Cash and cash equivalents were $37.9 million on June 30, 2011.
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Crown Equity Holdings, Inc. (CRWE)

Crown Equity Holdings Inc. (CRWE) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a joint venture to deploy VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) technology delivering voice, video and data services to residential and commercial customers. The joint venture company is Crown Tele Services Inc. which was a wholly-owned subsidiary of Crown Equity Holdings Inc. Crown Equity Holdings Inc. will own fifty percent (50%) interest in the joint venture.
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Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADSK) reported financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2012.

Revenue was $546 million, an increase of 16 percent compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2011.

GAAP operating margin was 17 percent, compared to 17 percent in the second quarter of fiscal 2011.

Non-GAAP operating margin was 25 percent, compared to 25 percent in the second quarter of fiscal 2011.

GAAP diluted earnings per share were $0.30, compared to $0.25 in the second quarter of fiscal 2011.

Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share were $0.44, compared to $0.36 in the second quarter of fiscal 2011.

Cash flow from operating activities was $132 million, compared to $112 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2011.

“We experienced strong demand across all geographies and business segments with growth led by our Asia Pacific region,” said Carl Bass, Autodesk president and CEO. “Our manufacturing business segment had its largest revenue quarter ever and continues to be our fastest growing segment. Our AEC business segment returned to strong growth in the second quarter as the building and construction industries continue to standardize on Building Information Modeling. And our newly launched design and creation suites are off to a terrific start, helping drive our overall revenue growth.”

Autodesk, Inc., is a leader in 3D design, engineering and entertainment software. Customers across the manufacturing, architecture, building, construction, and media and entertainment industries – including the last 16 Academy Award winners for Best Visual Effects – use Autodesk software to design, visualize, and simulate their ideas. Since its introduction of AutoCAD software in 1982, Autodesk continues to develop the broadest portfolio of state-of-the-art software for global markets. For additional information about Autodesk, visit www.autodesk.com.

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Crown Equity Holdings, Inc. (CRWE)

Crown Equity Holdings Inc. (CRWE) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a joint venture to deploy VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) technology delivering voice, video and data services to residential and commercial customers. The joint venture company is Crown Tele Services Inc. which was a wholly-owned subsidiary of Crown Equity Holdings Inc.
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Zoran Corporation (Nasdaq:ZRAN) announced that Institutional Shareholder Services ("ISS") recommends that Zoran stockholders vote FOR its proposed merger with CSR plc (LSE: CSR.L) ("CSR"). ISS is the leading independent proxy voting and corporate governance advisory firm, and its recommendations are relied upon by thousands of major institutional investment firms, mutual funds and other fiduciaries throughout the country.

Zoran Corporation provides digital solutions in the digital entertainment and imaging market worldwide.
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York Water Co. (Nasdaq:YORW) its President, Jeffrey R. Hines, announced the Company's financial results for the second quarter and the first six months of 2011, and an agreement to supply water to Cross Keys Village, Adams County, Pennsylvania. President Hines reported that second quarter operating revenues of $10,452,000 increased $704,000 and net income of $2,458,000 increased $114,000 compared to the second quarter of 2010. Earnings per share of $0.19 for the three-month period increased $0.01 over the same period last year.



The York Water Company engages in impounding, purifying, and distributing drinking water in Pennsylvania.

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Versant Corp. (Nasdaq:VSNT) will deliver three presentations on overcoming the limitations of current NoSQL technologies at the NoSQL Now! Conference, August 23 -- 25, 2011 in San Jose, California. The three sessions will be led by Versant executives Robert Greene, vice president of technology, and Dirk Bartels, vice president of product strategy and marketing, and will demonstrate how enterprises can meet the pressing demands of Big Data and real-time information.
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Cleantech Transit, Inc. (CLNO)



Cleantech Transit Inc. was founded to capitalize on technology advances and manufacturing opportunities in the growing clean energy public transportation sector. The Company has expanded its focus to invest directly in specific green projects. Recognizing the many economic and operational advances of converting wood waste into renewable sources of energy, Cleantech has selected to invest in Phoenix Energy (www.phoenixenergy.net). This project could benefit the Company's manufacturing clients worldwide.

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Formula Systems (1985) Ltd. (Nasdaq:FORTY) announced its results for the second quarter of 2011. Financial Highlights for the Second Quarter and Six-Month Periods Ended June 30, 2011: Second quarter Revenues totaled $165.9 million (Q2 2010: $131.7 million), a 26% increase compared to the same quarter of 2010. Operating income for the second quarter increased by 18% to $13.3 million (Q2 2010: $11.3 million). Net Income attributable to Formula for the second quarter reached $5 million, an increase of 32% compared to $3.8 million for the second quarter of 2010.

Formula Systems (1985) Ltd., through its subsidiaries, operates as an information technology (IT) solutions and services company worldwide.
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Silgan Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq:SLGN) announced that its Board of Directors has authorized an aggregate repurchase of up to $300 million of the Company's common stock, inclusive of prior authorizations. This authorization is effective through December 31, 2014. Additionally, the Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend on its common stock. The Board of Directors approved a $0.11 per share quarterly cash dividend, payable on September 15, 2011 to the holders of record of common stock of the Company on September 1, 2011.

Silgan Holdings Inc. engages in the manufacture and sale of metal and plastic consumer goods packaging products primarily in the United States, Europe, and Canada.
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Crown Equity Holdings, Inc. (CRWE)

Crown Equity Holdings Inc. (CRWE) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a joint venture to deploy VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) technology delivering voice, video and data services to residential and commercial customers. The joint venture company is Crown Tele Services Inc. which was a wholly-owned subsidiary of Crown Equity Holdings Inc.
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Heelys, Inc. (Nasdaq:HLYS) reported the following financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2011. The "Company" and "Heelys" refer to Heelys, Inc., a Delaware corporation, and its direct and indirect subsidiaries. Year-over-Year Quarterly Comparisons: On a consolidated basis, net sales decreased $462,000, to $8.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2011, from $8.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2010. Domestic net sales increased $517,000, from $2.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2010, to $2.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2011.
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PetSmart, Inc. (NASDAQ:PETM) is the largest specialty pet retailer of services and solutions for the lifetime needs of pets. The company employs approximately 48,000 associates and operates more than 1,197 pet stores in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico, over 185 in-store PetSmart PetsHotel dog and cat boarding facilities and is a leading online provider of pet supplies and pet care information (http://www.petsmart.com). PetSmart provides a broad range of competitively priced pet food and pet products; and offers dog training, pet grooming, pet boarding, PetSmart Doggie Day Camp day care services and pet adoption services. Since 1994, PetSmart Charities, Inc., an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit animal welfare organization and the largest funder of animal welfare efforts in North America, has provided more than $134 million in grants and programs benefiting animal welfare organizations. Through its in-store pet adoption partnership with PetSmart Charities, PetSmart has helped save the lives of more than 4.5 million pets.



PetSmart Reports Results for the Second Quarter 2011

Q2 Earnings up 32% to $0.54 per Share; Comp Sales of 5.0%; Total Sales up 7.0%; Comp Transactions of 2.0%




PetSmart, Inc. (NASDAQ: PETM) reported earnings of $0.54 per share, up 32% compared to $0.41 per share in the second quarter of 2010. Net income totaled $61 million in the second quarter of 2011, compared to $48 million in the second quarter of 2010.

Total sales for the second quarter of 2011 increased 7.0% to $1.5 billion. The increase in net sales was partially impacted by $6 million in favorable foreign currency fluctuations. Comparable store sales, or sales in stores open at least a year, grew 5.0%, benefiting from comparable transactions growth of 2.0%. Services sales, which are included in total sales, grew 7.6% to $178 million.

During the second quarter, the company generated $109 million in operating cash flow, spent $20 million in capital expenditures, distributed $14 million in dividends, and repurchased $63 million of PetSmart stock. The Company ended the quarter with $321 million in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash and zero borrowings on its credit facility.

“The strength of our brand was evident with another quarter of solid performance,” said Bob Moran, Chief Executive Officer and President, “and validates the work that we are doing on our journey to becoming a best-in-class specialty retailer.”

“For all of 2011, we expect comparable store sales growth in the low- to mid-single digit range, and total sales growth in the mid-single digit range. We are raising our earnings per share guidance from a previous range of $2.32 to $2.42 to our current expectations of $2.40 to $2.48,” said Chip Molloy, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. “For the third quarter of 2011, we are expecting comparable store sales growth in the 3-4% range, and earnings per share between $0.41 and $0.45.”
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PetSmart, Inc. (NASDAQ:PETM) is the largest specialty pet retailer of services and solutions for the lifetime needs of pets. The company employs approximately 48,000 associates and operates more than 1,197 pet stores in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico, over 185 in-store PetSmart PetsHotel dog and cat boarding facilities and is a leading online provider of pet supplies and pet care information (http://www.petsmart.com). PetSmart provides a broad range of competitively priced pet food and pet products; and offers dog training, pet grooming, pet boarding, PetSmart Doggie Day Camp day care services and pet adoption services. Since 1994, PetSmart Charities, Inc., an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit animal welfare organization and the largest funder of animal welfare efforts in North America, has provided more than $134 million in grants and programs benefiting animal welfare organizations. Through its in-store pet adoption partnership with PetSmart Charities, PetSmart has helped save the lives of more than 4.5 million pets.

PetSmart Reports Results for the Second Quarter 2011

Q2 Earnings up 32% to $0.54 per Share; Comp Sales of 5.0%; Total Sales up 7.0%; Comp Transactions of 2.0%

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PetSmart, Inc. (NASDAQ: PETM) reported earnings of $0.54 per share, up 32% compared to $0.41 per share in the second quarter of 2010. Net income totaled $61 million in the second quarter of 2011, compared to $48 million in the second quarter of 2010.

Total sales for the second quarter of 2011 increased 7.0% to $1.5 billion. The increase in net sales was partially impacted by $6 million in favorable foreign currency fluctuations. Comparable store sales, or sales in stores open at least a year, grew 5.0%, benefiting from comparable transactions growth of 2.0%. Services sales, which are included in total sales, grew 7.6% to $178 million.

During the second quarter, the company generated $109 million in operating cash flow, spent $20 million in capital expenditures, distributed $14 million in dividends, and repurchased $63 million of PetSmart stock. The Company ended the quarter with $321 million in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash and zero borrowings on its credit facility.

“The strength of our brand was evident with another quarter of solid performance,” said Bob Moran, Chief Executive Officer and President, “and validates the work that we are doing on our journey to becoming a best-in-class specialty retailer.”

“For all of 2011, we expect comparable store sales growth in the low- to mid-single digit range, and total sales growth in the mid-single digit range. We are raising our earnings per share guidance from a previous range of $2.32 to $2.42 to our current expectations of $2.40 to $2.48,” said Chip Molloy, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. “For the third quarter of 2011, we are expecting comparable store sales growth in the 3-4% range, and earnings per share between $0.41 and $0.45.”

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Scripps Networks Interactive Inc. (NYSE:SNI) and Virgin Media Inc. have reached an agreement that will result in Scripps Networks Interactive acquiring Virgin Media's stake in UKTV, one of the United Kingdom's leading multi-channel television programming companies. Scripps Networks Interactive will pay approximately £239 million to purchase Virgin Media's 50-percent common equity interest in the UKTV partnership and also will pay about £100 million to acquire the outstanding preferred stock and debt owed by UKTV to Virgin Media. BBC Worldwide, the commercial arm and wholly owned subsidiary of the British Broadcasting Corp. (BBC), is the other 50-percent stakeholder in UKTV.
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Crown Equity Holdings, Inc. (CRWE)

Crown Equity Holdings Inc's selection of Core Link reflects recent diversification beyond CRWE's original charter as a provider of services and knowledge to small business owners taking their own companies public. In addition to these services, Crown Equity Holdings Inc has transitioned into a multifaceted media organization that publishes clients' news online; sells advertising adjacent with its digital network targeted at a high-income audience; designs, hosts and maintains websites; produces marketing videos from concept to final product; crafts press releases and articles for maximum SEO; develops email campaigns; and forges branding campaigns to bolster client company images.
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Pernix Therapeutics Holdings, Inc. (AMEX:PTX), a specialty pharmaceutical company primarily focused on the pediatric market, and ParaPRO, LLC announced the commercial launch of Natroba™ (spinosad) Topical Suspension, 0.9%, an FDA-approved prescription treatment for head lice in patients four years of age and older.

Pernix Therapeutics Holdings, Inc., a specialty pharmaceutical company, engages in the development, marketing, and sale of branded and generic pharmaceutical products primarily for the pediatric market.
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International Business Machines Corp. (NYSE:IBM) announced that Russell's Convenience is transforming its business with cloud collaboration technology from IBM. As a result of adopting cloud computing, the company plans to better integrate and share data across its 24 convenience stores across the western US and Hawaii management teams and improve collaboration between employees, customers and partners.

International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) provides information technology (IT) products and services worldwide.
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Cleantech Transit, Inc. (CLNO)

Cleantech Transit Inc. was founded to capitalize on technology advances and manufacturing opportunities in the growing clean energy public transportation sector. The Company has expanded its focus to invest directly in specific green projects. Recognizing the many economic and operational advances of converting wood waste into renewable sources of energy, Cleantech has selected to invest in Phoenix Energy (www.phoenixenergy.net). This project could benefit the Company's manufacturing clients worldwide.
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Aetna Inc. (NYSE:AET) and CareCentrix announced that Aetna has named CareCentrix as its preferred provider of home health care services to its 1.2 million members in Florida. Aetna has also contracted with CareCentrix to provide its members with access to a program focused on assisting them with transitioning from hospital care to home care, and consequently reducing the rising rate of hospital readmissions.

Aetna Inc. operates as a diversified health care benefits company in the United States.
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American Lorain Corporation (AMEX:ALN) announced financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2011. Q2 2011 Financial Highlights: Total revenues of $35.7 million, an increase of 22.3% year over year, Gross margins decreased slightly to 21.4%, compared to 23.0% year-over-year and 22.7% at 12/31/2010, Net income attributable to common stockholders of $3.3 million, up 21.8% year-over-year & Diluted earnings per share of $0.09.

American Lorain Corporation develops, manufactures, and sells various food products in China and internationally.
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Crown Equity Holdings, Inc. (CRWE)

Crown Equity Holdings Inc's selection of Core Link reflects recent diversification beyond CRWE's original charter as a provider of services and knowledge to small business owners taking their own companies public. In addition to these services, Crown Equity Holdings Inc has transitioned into a multifaceted media organization that publishes clients' news online; sells advertising adjacent with its digital network targeted at a high-income audience; designs, hosts and maintains websites; produces marketing videos from concept to final product; crafts press releases and articles for maximum SEO; develops email campaigns; and forges branding campaigns to bolster client company images.
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New Concept Energy, Inc. (AMEX:GBR) reported a net gain of $66,000 and $166,000 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011, as compared to a net loss of $275,000 and $315,000 for the comparable periods of 2010. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2011, the Company recorded oil and gas revenues of $280,000 and $560,000 as compared to $331,000 and $601,000 for the comparable period of 2010. The changes in oil & gas revenue were due to changes in the price of oil and gas in the marketplace. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2011, the Company recorded revenues of $733,000 and $1,462,000 from its retirement property compared to $751,000 and $1,454,000 for the comparable periods in 2010. The variances between comparable periods are due to occupancy fluctuations.
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Photronics Reports Record Revenues in Third Quarter of Fiscal 2011

Third Quarter Highlights:

Record sales of $135.9 million; exceeds guidance of $128 - $133 million

High-end IC photomask sales increase 24% sequentially

Record non-GAAP net income of $16 million

Non-GAAP EPS of $0.23; exceeds guidance of $0.17 - $0.21 per diluted share

GAAP net income increases to $11.3 million, or $0.16 per diluted share

Operating margin improves 90 bps sequentially

Balance Sheet continues to strengthen




Photronics, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLAB), a worldwide leader in supplying innovative imaging technology solutions for the global electronics industry, reported results for the third quarter ended July 31, 2011.

Constantine (“Deno”) Macricostas, Photronics’ chairman and chief executive officer, commented: “We exceeded our guidance range and reported record revenue of $135.9 million, while also achieving a new quarterly sales record for IC photomasks. Demonstrating the success of our high-end strategy, advanced IC sales grew 24% sequentially to $34.9 million.”

“We also continued to perform exceptionally well on the bottom-line, demonstrating the excellent leverage in our business model,” said Macricostas. “We increased operating margin by 90 basis points sequentially to 16.8%, achieved record non-GAAP net income of $16 million, or $0.23 per diluted share, exceeding our guidance range. We also continued to strengthen our balance sheet, improve working capital and increase net cash. The continued improvement in our balance sheet gives us the flexibility to execute on our strategic growth initiatives. Looking forward, we are encouraged by our prospects for growth and plan to make continued investments to gain further high-end market share.”

Photronics is a leading worldwide manufacturer of photomasks. Photomasks are high precision quartz plates that contain microscopic images of electronic circuits. A key element in the manufacture of semiconductors and flat panel displays, photomasks are used to transfer circuit patterns onto semiconductor wafers and flat panel substrates during the fabrication of integrated circuits, a variety of flat panel displays and, to a lesser extent, other types of electrical and optical components. They are produced in accordance with product designs provided by customers at strategically located manufacturing facilities in Asia, Europe, and North America.

Additional information on the Company can be accessed at www.photronics.com.

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EnerSys (NYSE:ENS) the global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications, announced results for its first quarter of fiscal 2012, which ended on July 3, 2011. Net earnings for the first quarter of fiscal 2012 were $33.5 million, or $0.66 per diluted share, including an unfavorable highlighted $0.02 per share impact from $0.3 million, $0.4 million pre-tax, charge for restructuring plans and $0.5 million, $0.7 million pre-tax, for fees related to acquisition activities.
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Crown Equity Holdings Inc., (CRWE)

There are many Advantages of Internet Marketing,
1) Low cost:
The internet is made up of electrons, so there is not really anything physically to grab hold of like in a brick and mortar business. This considerably reduces your costs as you don't really need many materials or buildings. Just a computer with World Wide Web capabilities.
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Staples, Inc. (Nasdaq:SPLS) and DoSomething.org stuffed backpacks in style last night as celebrities, including the stars from ABC Family's hit show Pretty Little Liars, along with Teen Choice Awards performer Jason Derulo, actress Olivia Munn and actor Nolan Gould joined teen volunteers to fill hundreds of backpacks with school supplies for students in Los Angeles. Singer/songwriter JoJo performed at the event. The Staples for Students celebrity school supply event at the Globe Theater at Universal followed yesterday's Teen Choice Awards and shined the spotlight on the season-long campaign that gets school supplies in the hands of students.

Staples, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as an office products company.
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