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Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. (VRTX) swung to a first-quarter loss on a write-down tied to its hepatitis C program, as sales of Incivek also slid.

MILPITAS, Calif., April 9, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nanometrics Incorporated (Nasdaq:NANO) , a leading provider of advanced process control metrology and inspection systems, will release its first quarter 2013 financial results after market close on April 30, 2013.

BOSTON , May 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Eaton Vance Senior Income Trust (NYSE: EVF) , a closed-end management investment company, today declared a monthly distribution of $0.038 per common share.

Successfully deployed proceeds of Initial Public Offering NEW YORK , May 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --  Five Oaks Investment Corp .

FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif., April 3, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kaiser Aluminum Corporation (Nasdaq:KALU) today announced that it plans to release its first quarter 2013 financial and operating results on Tuesday, April 23, 2013 after the market closes.

MARIETTA, Pa., May 2, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Donegal Group Inc. ("DGI") (Nasdaq:DGICA) (Nasdaq:DGICB) reported that it had filed an amendment to Schedule 14D-9 solicitation/recommendation statement with the SEC today.

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Royal Dutch Shell PLC (RDSB.LN) said Thursday that's its Chief Executive Peter Voser, who has led it since July 2009 , will retire in the first half of 2014.

WATERLOO, Ontario, May 2, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Descartes Systems Group (TSX:DSG) (Nasdaq:DSGX) , the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, is scheduled to report its first quarter fiscal 2014 financial results before market open on Thursday, May 30, 2013.

Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: CSII) : Revenues of $26.5 million rose 25 percent over the fiscal 2012 third quarter, and 5 percent sequentially over the fiscal 2013 second quarter Stealth 360° ® revenues increased to more than 96 percent of total device revenues Pivotal 30-day data from ORBIT II coronary study presented at ACC Results exceeded trial’s two primary safety and efficacy endpoints by a significant margin PMA submission to treat coronary artery disease completed on March 15 Net proceeds of approximately $38 million raised in public offering of common stock Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. (CSI) (Nasdaq: CSII), a medical device company developing and commercializing innovative interventional treatment systems for vascular disease, today reported financial results for its fiscal third quarter

Time Warner Cable is now offering Digital TV customers a collection of Epic Fantasy films including The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey in 3D.

SAO PAULO --Shares of LLX Logistica SA (LLXL3.BR), controlled by Brazilian billionaire Eike Batista, are up more than 10% Tuesday after government-run oil company Petroleo Brasileiro (PBR, PETR4.BR), or Petrobras, confirmed it's in partnership talks with LLX's controlling group EBX.

--One in 10 Mexicans have diabetes --Disease spreads as emerging economies grow --

First National Financial Corporation reports first quarter 2013 results Canada NewsWire /NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWS WIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE U.S./ TORONTO , April 30, 2013 /CNW/ - First National Financial Corporation (TSX: FN) (the "Company" or "FNFC") today announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2013 .

Exterran Partners, L.P. (NASDAQ: EXLP) (“Exterran Partners”) today announced that it has increased the size of its previously announced private offering of senior notes due 2021 to $350 million from $300 million.

Mohawk Industries, Inc. Completes Acquisition of Spano Group Canada NewsWire CALHOUN, Ga., May 3, 2013 /CNW/ - Mohawk Industries, Inc. (NYSE: MHK) announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Spano Group, a Belgian panel board manufacturer.

Branding and design firm Hornall Anderson has promoted Ben Steele to Executive Creative Director.

Newell Rubbermaid Inc. (NWL) said it intends to sell its hardware and teaching aid units, as first-quarter profit tumbled 32% on charges, although core earnings improved and topped Street expectations.

NEW YORK , May 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Saratoga Investment Corp.

ORBCOMM Inc. (Nasdaq: ORBC) , a global cellular and satellite data communications company specializing in two-way Machine-to-Machine (M2M) communications and solutions, today announced that Berg Insight’s May 2013 Container Tracking and Security Report stated, “The satellite communication provider ORBCOMM has after the recent acquisitions of StarTrak, PAR LMS and GlobalTrak emerged as the largest vendor of intermodal container tracking solutions featuring GPRS or satellite communication.” Berg Insight estimates that “the number of tracking systems with GPRS or satellite communication for intermodal containers in active use is forecasted to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 49.1 percent from 137,000 units at the end of 2012 to 1.0 million by 2017.” Berg Insight continued that, “There will be a continued strong focus on container transport

TORONTO, April 24, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Intellipharmaceutics International Inc. (Nasdaq:IPCI) (TSX:I), a pharmaceutical company specializing in the research, development and manufacture of novel and generic controlled-release and targeted-release oral solid dosage drugs, today announced that Shameze Rampertab, Vice President Finance and Chief Financial Officer, will present a Company overview at the 12 th Annual Needham Healthcare Conference at the Westin NY Grand Central Hotel in New York at 3:40pm EDT on Wednesday, May 1, 2013.

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-Presentation of Positive Interim Phase I Clinical Trial results for an H5N1 Vaccine with GLA Adjuvant- QUEBEC CITY, and SEATTLE, WA , April 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ - Medicago Inc. (TSX: MDG) ; (OTCQX: MDCGF), a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing highly effective and competitive vaccines based on proprietary manufacturing technologies and Virus-Like Particles (VLPs) and, IDRI (Infectious Disease Research Institute), a Seattle -based non-profit research organization that is a leading developer of adjuvants used in vaccines combating infectious disease, today announced that they will be presenting positive interim Phase I clinical results for their H5N1 Avian Influenza VLP vaccine candidate "H5N1 vaccine" at the World Vaccine Congress.

Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) is proud to announce its Comfort Zone® brand has been recognized with the coveted Petfinder Seal of Approval.

Post Holdings Inc.'s (POST) fiscal second-quarter earnings slumped 51%, sharply missing Street views, as the cereal maker reported slightly lower sales, coupled with higher input costs and interest expense.

The Hartford has enhanced its Construction Group capabilities, bringing together its expertise in underwriting, claims management and loss control, and adding dedicated construction underwriters in key markets across the U.S. These enhancements support The Hartford’s focus on addressing the complex insurance needs of midsize and large construction companies.

IIROC Trade Resumption - AEN (all issues) Canada NewsWire TORONTO , March 27, 2013 /CNW/ - Trading resumes in: Company: Antrim Energy Inc. TSX Symbol: AEN (all issues) Resumption: 9:30 AM ET The Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) can make a decision to impose a temporary suspension of trading in a security of a publicly listed company, usually in anticipation of a material news announcement by the company.

NOOK Media LLC, a subsidiary of Barnes & Noble, Inc. ( NYSE: BKS ), a leading retailer of content, digital media and educational products, today announced a limited time free book and magazine offer on the NOOK app for Windows 8, available for download on any Windows 8 device.

In the news release, American Realty Capital Properties Revises Offer Upward to Purchase Merged Cole Credit Property Trust III to a Minimum of $13.59 Per Share, for $9.7 Billion Based on Newly Disclosed Financial Information Provided by Cole, issued March 27, 2013 by American Realty Capital Properties, Inc. over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that the first bullet point in both bulleted sections has been been revised.