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FXCM Inc. (NYSE: FXCM) today announced certain key operating metrics for March 2013 for its retail and institutional foreign exchange business.

Managed High Yield Plus Fund Inc. (the "Fund") (NYSE: HYF) , a closed-end management investment company, today announced that the Fund’s Board of Directors has declared a dividend from net investment income of $0.0150 per share.

Ecolab Inc. announced today that it has entered into a consent agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), which has been filed in the US District Court for the District of Columbia.

NEW YORK , April 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Cohen & Steers, Inc. (NYSE: CNS) today reported U.S. open-end mutual fund flows and assets under management for the month and year-to-date period ended March 31, 2013 as set forth below: Cohen & Steers U.S. Open-End Mutual Fund Assets Under Management Month Ended Three Months Ended March 31, 2013 March 31, 2013 ($ millions) Assets under management, beginning of period $                      13,431 $                    12,489 Inflows 447 1,430 Outflows (274) (807) Net inflows 173 623 Market appreciation  318 810

Establishes NFP P&C's California Regional Office NEW YORK , April 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- National Financial Partners Corp.

-- Preclinical Study Presented at 2013 Annual Meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) -- WASHINGTON, April 8, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  Immunomedics, Inc. (Nasdaq:IMMU) , a biopharmaceutical company primarily focused on the development of monoclonal antibody-based products for the targeted treatment of cancer, autoimmune and other serious diseases, today announced the creation of a new class of antibody-cytokine conjugates using the Company's patented DOCK-AND-LOCK™ (DNL™) platform technology.

DENVER , April 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Kodiak Oil & Gas Corp.

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AKRON, Ohio , April 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Net income for the quarter was $11.8 million , or $0.40 per diluted share; excluding certain items, adjusted net income was $8.0 million , or $0.27 per diluted share Company initiates consolidation efforts in Brazil , continues restructuring activities in Europe to address weakening market trends Company lowers full-year fiscal 2013 net income guidance, excluding certain items, to a revised range of $2.08 to $2.13 per diluted share, citing renewed global economic softness A.

BEIJING , April 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- TAL Education Group ("TAL" or the "Company") (NYSE: XRS) , a leading K-12 after-school tutoring service provider in China , today announced that it will release its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2013 ended February 28, 2013 , before the market opens on Tuesday, April 23, 2013 .

NEW YORK --Four teams of brokers managing more than $765 million combined in client assets joined the wealth management arm of Morgan Stanley (MS) on Friday from Bank of America Corp.

MB Financial, Inc., (Nasdaq: MBFI) today announced it will release its first quarter 2013 earnings after the close of business on Monday, April 22, 2013 and host a conference call on Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. (Central Time). Individuals interested in listening should call 1.866.515.2908 and enter Passcode #79253178. This call is being webcast and can be accessed via the Company’s web site at www.mbfinancial.com under Investor Relations.

SEATTLE , April 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- To enhance the experience of Holland America Line's growing mix of international guests, the line now offers multilingual European shore excursions and enhanced hundreds of existing tours to cater to Spanish-, Dutch- and German-speaking guests.

The Nebraska State Electrical Division (NSED) announced a new online registration service today for Nebraskans who wish to study as an electrician apprentice.

New charger offers seamless integration with Level 2 stations, and an ideal charging solution for workplaces and commercial sites NEW BERLIN, Wis.

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PHILADELPHIA , April 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --  The India Fund, Inc. (the "Fund") (NYSE: IFN) , a closed-end equity fund, announced today its performance data and portfolio composition as of February 28, 2013 .

CHICAGO , April 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Taylor Capital Group, Inc. (the "Company") (Nasdaq: TAYC) today announced that it plans to report first quarter 2013 results before the market opens on Friday, April 19, 2013 .

For the 14 th consecutive year, customers of Cintas Corporation (NASDAQ: CTAS) won Image of the Year (IOY) awards during a banquet held by the North American Association of Uniform Manufacturers and Distributors (NAUMD) in Orlando, Fla.

RIO DE JANEIRO --Brazilian oil transport company Transpetro said Monday that it had completed cleaning up marine fuel that washed up on three beaches north of an oil terminal on the coast of Sao Paulo state that was the site of a fuel spill late last week.

SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Tech stocks put in a mixed market performance in early trading Monday, with Hewlett- Packard Co.

The U.S.-based service company OFS International LLC, controlled by TMK, one of the world’s leading producers of tubular products for the oil and gas industry, has acquired a 100% stake in the pipe services and precision manufacturing assets of ITS Tubular Services (Holdings) Limited (Aberdeen, Scotland) and a group of affiliated shareholders.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. , April 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Sonic Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: SAH) today announced it will release fiscal 2013 first quarter financial results on Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at 7:30 A.M. (Eastern). Senior management will hold a conference call at 11:00 A.M. (Eastern). To access the live broadcast of the call over the Internet go to: www.sonicautomotive.com The conference call will also be available live by dialing in 10 minutes prior to the start of the call at: Domestic: 1.877.791.3416 International: 1.706.643.0958 Conference ID: 34425848 A conference call replay will be available one hour following the call for seven days and can be accessed by calling: Domestic: 1.855.859.2056 International: 1.404.537.3406 Conference ID: 34425848 Presentation materials for the Company's earnings conference call will be accessible beginning the morning of the conference call on the

PHILADELPHIA , April 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Lincoln Financial Group Distribution (LFGD), the wholesale and retail distribution subsidiary of Lincoln Financial Group (NYSE: LNC) , today announced that former AXA Equitable Marketing Vice President Kathy Kavanaugh has joined the organization as vice president of Strategic Solutions and Partner Marketing.

QAD Inc ., (NASDAQ:QADA) (NASDAQ:QADB) , leading provider of enterprise business software and services , today announced Saturno-TP , a manufacturer of interior auto parts, selected QAD Enterprise Applications to support its manufacturing operations.

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Exclusive Portfolio of Passionately Independent Hotels Introduces Two Extraordinary Travel Experiences in London and Edinburgh LONDON , April 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Autograph Collection, Marriott International's (NYSE: MAR) exclusive portfolio of upscale, independent hotels continues to grow in Europe with the introduction of two new extraordinary travel experiences this spring.

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Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) has announced the lineup for its 2013 Cultivate food, music and ideas festival series, with events planned in San Francisco, Denver, and Chicago.