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Absolute Software Launches Earth Day Angels Campaign Canada NewsWire Absolute Earth Day Angels Encourage Everyone to Pledge Their Act of Green VANCOUVER , April 16, 2013 /CNW/ - Absolute® Software Corporation (TSX: ABT) , the industry standard for persistent endpoint security and management solutions for computers, laptops and ultra-portable devices, today announced the launch of the Earth Day Angels Campaign in support of A Billion Acts of Green® .

Absolute Earth Day Angels Encourage Everyone to Pledge Their Act of Green VANCOUVER , April 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ - Absolute® Software Corporation (TSX: ABT) , the industry standard for persistent endpoint security and management solutions for computers, laptops and ultra-portable devices, today announced the launch of the Earth Day Angels Campaign in support of A Billion Acts of Green® .

Accord Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of 8.0 Cents per Share Canada NewsWire SOURCE: Accord Financial Corp.

NEW HAVEN, Conn., April 16, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Achillion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq:ACHN) today announced that it has initiated an international Phase 2 clinical trial with sovaprevir and ACH-3102 for the treatment of genotype 1 chronic hepatitis C (HCV). The trial will evaluate an all-oral 12-week interferon-free regimen consisting of sovaprevir, ACH-3102, and ribavirin in patients with chronic HCV who have not received prior therapy.

ACI Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACIW) , a leading international provider of electronic payments software and solutions, announced today that it will report its financial results for the first quarter 2013 on May 2, 2013.

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ATLANTA , April 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- AdCare Health Systems, Inc. (NYSE MKT: ADK) (NYSE MKT: ADK.PRA), a leading long-term care provider, today announced that the filing of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012 , and the previously announced restatements of the Company's financial statements for the quarters ended March 31, 2012 , June 30, 2012 and September 30, 2012 , will be delayed beyond April 16, 2013 (the extended filing deadline for the Form 10-K). The Company is also furnishing in this release preliminary unaudited: (a) consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2012 ; and (b) consolidated statement of operations for the quarters ended March 31, 2012 , June 30, 2012 , September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2012 and the year ended December 31, 2012 .

International companies trading in New York closed higher Tuesday, bouncing-back some after a steep slide Monday.

Advanced Cell Technology, Inc. (“ACT”; OTCBB: ACTC), a leader in the field of regenerative medicine, today announced that Chairman and CEO Gary Rabin will present at the Alliance for Regenerative Medicine’s first annual Regen Med Investor Day on Wednesday, April 17, 2013 in New York City.

FORT COLLINS, Colo., April 16, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq:AEIS) will release first quarter 2013 financial results after market close on Monday, April 29, 2013.

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., April 16, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aegerion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.   (Nasdaq:AEGR) , a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the development and commercialization of innovative, life-altering therapies for patients with debilitating, often fatal rare diseases, announced that the Company will host a conference call and live audio webcast at 8:30 a.m. EDT on Tuesday, April 30, 2013, to provide a business update and to discuss its first-quarter financial and operational results.

Aetna (NYSE: AET ) is making it easier for mid-sized employers to provide health benefits directly to employees and assume the financial risk for their employees’ claims, with Aetna’s administrative support.

In the wake of the tragedy at the Boston Marathon, Aetna (NYSE: AET ), has opened its student and employee assistance program lines for any person who may be having difficulty coping with this senseless act of violence.

MOSCOW --Russian conglomerate AFK Sistema doesn't yet have any plans for a share buyback and instead plans to focus on the company dividends, the company's Chief Executive Mikhail Shamolin told reporters Tuesday.

AGCO, Your Agriculture Company, (NYSE:AGCO) , a worldwide manufacturer and distributor of agricultural equipment, announced today its 2013 First Quarter Earnings Release Conference Call is scheduled for Tuesday, April 30th at 10:00 a.m. EDT.

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Air Products & Chemicals Inc. (APD) plans to raise prices on some of its products in North America by as much as 10% starting next month as the company faces higher costs to produce and deliver its industrial gases.

Allegheny Technologies Incorporated (NYSE: ATI) announced today that it expects first quarter 2013 net income attributable to ATI to be approximately $10 million, or $0.09 per share, on sales of approximately $1.18 billion.

FORT WORTH, Texas, April 16, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Allied Electronics, a trading brand of Electrocomponents plc (LSE:ECM) , recently updated its newsroom at www.alliedelec.com .

Almirall, S.A. (ALM:MC) and Forest Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE:FRX) today announced positive topline results from a six month pivotal phase III clinical trial evaluating the efficacy and safety of fixed dose combinations of aclidinium bromide, (LAMA) and formoterol fumarate (LABA) delivered by Almirall’s inhaler Genuair ® (Pressair™ in the USA). Both combinations of aclidinium/formoterol (400/6mcg and 400/12mcg given twice a day) demonstrated statistically significant improvements in the co-primary endpoints of change from baseline in morning predose trough FEV1 versus formoterol 12mcg and in FEV1 at 1 hour post-dose versus aclidinium 400mcg at week 24 (p<0.01 and p≤0.0001, respectively). In addition, both combinations of aclidinium/formoterol (400/6mcg and 400/12mcg) provided statistically significant improvements versus placebo in the above two variables (both

Almirall and Forest Laboratories Announce Positive Results of a Phase III Study for Aclidinium and Formoterol Combination in COPD Canada NewsWire BARCELONA AND NEW YORK, April 16, 2013 /CNW/ - Almirall, S.A. (ALM:MC) and Forest Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE:FRX) today announced positive topline results from a six month pivotal phase III clinical trial evaluating the efficacy and safety of fixed dose combinations of aclidinium bromide (LAMA) and formoterol fumarate (LABA) delivered by Almirall's inhaler Genuair ®  (Pressair™ in the USA). Both combinations of aclidinium/formoterol (400/6mcg and 400/12mcg twice a day) demonstrated statistically significant improvements in the co-primary endpoints of change from baseline in morning predose trough FEV1 versus formoterol 12mcg and in FEV1 at 1 hour post-dose versus aclidinium 400mcg both at week 24 (p<0.01 and p≤0.0001, respectively). In addition, both combinations of aclidinium/formoterol

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SPOKANE, Wash., April 16, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ambassadors Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:EPAX) , a leading provider of educational travel experiences and online education research materials, today announced that its Board of Directors has suspended the Company's quarterly dividend to preserve liquidity and enhance the Company's financial flexibility.

Pre-integrated Wi-Fi control and monetization solution enables seamless access between 3G/4G networks and Wi-Fi for optimal customer experience BERLIN , April 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- At the Policy Control and Data Pricing event, Amdocs (NYSE: DOX) , the leading provider of customer experience systems and services, today introduced the Amdocs Wi-Fi Experience Solution, a pre-integrated Wi-Fi control and monetization solution that enables mobile and fixed broadband service providers to accelerate the introduction of innovative Wi-Fi services.

--Revenue seen up 0.9% from a year ago, affected by peso strength --Migration to mobile data services to continue squeezing margins --Regulatory pressure still a drag on company's share price By Anthony Harrup MEXICO CITY --Mexican telecommunications heavyweight America Movil SAB (AMX, AMX.MX) is expected to report lower earnings for the first quarter as increasing migration to smartphones raises costs, offsetting modest gains in revenue.

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NEW YORK , April 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --   American Realty Capital Properties, Inc. ("ARCP") (NASDAQ:ARCP) announced today that, since its last announcement on April 8, 2013 , it has closed an additional $14 million of single tenant net lease acquisitions, including six properties leased to four high-quality, investment grade or credit-worthy tenants, including CVS, Family Dollar, Hy-Vee and Advance Auto.

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Amgen Inc. (AMGN) will pay $24.9 million to settle allegations that it paid kickbacks to certain long-term care pharmacy providers, the Justice Department said.

Amgen Inc. (AMGN) will pay $24.9 million to settle allegations that it paid kickbacks to certain long-term care pharmacy providers, the Justice Department said.