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HOUSTON , May 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Plains Exploration & Production Company (NYSE:PXP) ("PXP" or the "Company") announces 2013 first-quarter financial and operating results.

Cigna Corp.'s (CI) first-quarter earnings fell 85% as costs to exit the run-off reinsurance business and other items masked the managed-care company's revenue growth.

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TAIPEI, Taiwan , May 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd.

Penn West Exploration announces its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2013 and the appointment of a new Chairman Canada NewsWire (1)  Please refer to the "Oil and Gas Information Advisory" section below for information regarding the term "boe". (2)  The terms "funds flow" and "funds flow per share-basic" are non-GAAP measures.

CALGARY , May 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ - PENN WEST PETROLEUM LTD.

- Net income rose 39 percent to $14.9 million, or $1.54 per share - Colder temperatures in the first quarter of 2013, compared to the same quarter in 2012, resulted in a $3.2 million quarter-over-quarter increase in gross margin - Higher retail propane margins per gallon generated $2.1 million in additional gross margin - Growth from the natural gas businesses generated $1.5 million in additional gross margin DOVER, Del.

REVENUE INCREASES 6.3% Diluted EPS from Continuing Operations $0.37 vs.

SAN DIEGO, May 2, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vical Incorporated (Nasdaq:VICL) today announced that the company will report financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2013, before the opening of trading on Thursday, May 9, and conduct a conference call and webcast to discuss the financial results and provide a company update at noon Eastern Time on Thursday, May 9.

- Net subscriber additions of 152,000 - Consolidated operating revenues of $1.41 billion - Consolidated adjusted operating income before depreciation and amortization (adjusted OIBDA) of $230 million RESTON, Va.

CLEVELAND , May 2, 2013 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE: AIT) today reported third quarter fiscal 2013 sales and earnings for the three months ended March 31 , 2013.

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ROSH HAAYIN, Israel , May 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Pointer Telocation Ltd.

LONDON--Mining and metals group Glencore International PLC has completed its long-awaited merger with Xstrata PLC to form the world's fourth biggest mining company and the world's biggest commodities trader.

LONDON (MarketWatch) -- Stocks traded off slightly in London on Thursday as investors awaited word out of the European Central Bank meeting, where the council is expected to cut interest rates.

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Diluted Earnings Per Share Increased 55% to $0.34 Backlog Increased to Record $7.04 billion HOUSTON , May 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE: PWR) today announced results for the three months ended March 31, 2013 .

Valeant Pharmaceuticals Reports 2013 First Quarter Financial Results Canada NewsWire LAVAL, Quebec, May 2, 2013 /CNW/ - 2013 First Quarter Total Revenue $1.068 billion; an increase of 25% over the prior year 2013 First Quarter Product Sales $1.039 billion; an increase of 38% over the prior year Organic growth (same store sales) was 6%, excluding the impact from generics, primarily BenzaClin and Cesamet Pro forma organic growth was 4%, excluding the impact from generics, primarily BenzaClin and Cesamet 2013 First Quarter GAAP EPS Loss of $0.09; Cash EPS $1.30, an increase of 43% over the prior year, excluding one-time items in 2012 first quarter 2013 First Quarter GAAP Operating Cash Flow $255 million; Adjusted Operating Cash Flow $345 million; an increase of 35% over the prior year, excluding one-time items in 2012 first quarter 2013 Guidance for Cash EPS raised to $5.55 to $5.85 despite entry of Zovirax generic

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Manulife Financial Corporation declares dividends Canada NewsWire C$ unless otherwise stated TSX/NYSE/PSE: MFC    SEHK:945  TORONTO , May 2, 2013 /CNW/ - Manulife Financial Corporation's Board of Directors today announced a quarterly shareholders' dividend of $0.13 per share on the common shares of Manulife Financial Corporation (the "Company"), payable on and after June 19, 2013 to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 14, 2013 .

C$ unless otherwise stated TSX/NYSE/PSE: MFC    SEHK:945  TORONTO , May 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ - Manulife Financial Corporation's Board of Directors today announced a quarterly shareholders' dividend of $0.13 per share on the common shares of Manulife Financial Corporation (the "Company"), payable on and after June 19, 2013 to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 14, 2013 .

Manulife Financial reports 1Q13 net income of $540 million, core earnings of $619 million, record wealth sales, and a regulatory capital ratio of 217% Canada NewsWire C$ unless otherwise stated TSX/NYSE/PSE: MFC SEHK:945  Substantive progress made on growth strategies in the first quarter of 2013: Developing our Asian opportunity to the fullest - The continued success of recently launched funds, particularly in Japan and China, contributed to record wealth sales 1 in Asia, which were more than double the same period in the prior year.

C$ unless otherwise stated TSX/NYSE/PSE: MFC SEHK:945  Substantive progress made on growth strategies in the first quarter of 2013: Developing our Asian opportunity to the fullest - The continued success of recently launched funds, particularly in Japan and China , contributed to record wealth sales 1 in Asia , which were more than double the same period in the prior year.

Growth in Identification Products and Continued Expense Reductions Drive Adjusted EBITDA Improvement in Seasonally Weakest Quarter Company Enters Q2 With Strong Order Book of $19 Million SANTA ANA, Calif.

Double-Digit Net Sales Growth in Content, Platforms, Accessories and Toys Operating Results Improved 47% EMERYVILLE, Calif.

DENVER , May 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- M.D.C. Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: MDC) announced results for the quarter ended March 31, 2013 .

NEW ORLEANS, May 2, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EPL Oil & Gas, Inc. (EPL or the Company) (NYSE:EPL) today reported financial and operational results for the first quarter 2013.

LAVAL, Quebec , May 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --   2013 First Quarter Total Revenue $1.068 billion ; an increase of 25% over the prior year   2013 First Quarter Product Sales $1.039 billion ; an increase of 38% over the prior year   Organic growth (same store sales) was 6%, excluding the impact from generics, primarily BenzaClin and Cesamet   Pro forma organic growth was 4%, excluding the impact from generics, primarily BenzaClin and Cesamet   2013 First Quarter GAAP EPS Loss of $0.09 ; Cash EPS $1.30 , an increase of 43% over the prior year, excluding one-time items in 2012 first quarter   2013 First Quarter GAAP Operating Cash Flow $255 million ; Adjusted Operating Cash Flow $345 million ; an increase of 35% over the prior year, excluding one-time items in 2012 first quarter   2013 Guidance for Cash EPS raised to $5.55 to $5.85 despite entry of Zovirax generic ointment Valeant Pharmaceuticals International,

CHICAGO , May 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Which college majors stand to fare better in today's job market?