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QVC, Inc. announced today that, as of 11:59 p.m., New York City time, on April 1, 2013 (the “ Dutch Auction Expiration Date ”), the following principal amount of the outstanding 7.50% Senior Secured Notes due 2019 (the “ Dutch Auction Notes ”) have been tendered and accepted for purchase under the previously announced cash tender offer (the “ Offer ”) to purchase up to $250 million in aggregate principal amount of Dutch Auction Notes on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Offer to Purchase, dated as of March 4, 2013 (the “ Offer to Purchase ”). All of the tenders of Dutch Auction Notes were made at various bid prices within the acceptable bid price range of $1,105.00 - $1,120.00 per $1,000 principal amount of Dutch Auction Notes.

The Board of Directors of Accretive Health, Inc. (NYSE: AH) announced today that Stephen Schuckenbrock, formerly president of Dell Services, has been named President and Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Accretive Board of Directors effective on April 3, 2013.

Exciting new titles, unrivaled performance to define IGT's portfolio in Colombia LAS VEGAS , April 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- With a mix of game changing products and market-attuned titles, International Game Technology (NYSE: IGT) will display the latest gaming slots, award-winning casino management systems and interactive technology at Stand #46 at the Andean Gaming Trade Show (FADJA) 2013 in Bogota, Colombia April 3 – 4, 2013.

Biogen Idec (NASDAQ: BIIB) today announced it has completed its purchase of Elan Corporation’s interest in TYSABRI ® (natalizumab) and has gained full strategic, commercial and decision-making rights to TYSABRI.

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NEW YORK (MarketWatch) — U.S. stocks gained Tuesday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 hitting record closing highs, as health insurers rallied on Medicare-reimbursement news and U.S. factory orders rose in February.

By Kate Gibson and Polya Lesova, MarketWatch NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- U.S. stocks gained Tuesday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 hitting record closing highs, as health insurers rallied on Medicare -reimbursement news and U.S. factory orders rose in February.

Annaly Capital Management, Inc. (NYSE: NLY ) (“Annaly” or the “Company”) today announced an adjustment to the conversion rate for 4.00% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2015 (the "Notes"). The adjustment to the conversion rate for the Notes is being made pursuant to the governing indenture for the Notes in light of the Company's previously announced first quarter 2013 common stock cash dividend of $0.45 per common share.

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Lack of Any Real Engagement, Despite Promising Stockholders Otherwise, Suggests Board is More Interested in Insider Dealings Than Protecting Shareholder Rights Matter Should be Put to a Stockholder Vote NEW YORK , April 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- American Realty Capital Properties, Inc. ("ARCP") (NASDAQ: "ARCP") today sent another letter to the Cole Credit Property Trust III, Inc. ("CCPT III") Board of Directors which could increase the cash portion of its acquisition offer up to 60%, calling on the Board to act now on ARCP's offer to acquire 100 percent of the outstanding common stock of CCPT III for either a minimum of at least $13.59 per share in stock, or $12.50 per share in cash.

Discover Financial Services (DFS) is no longer charging student-loan borrowers a penalty fee when they pay their bills late.

Utility Urges Customers to Call 811 to Help Prevent Injuries, Outages and Damage to Underground Utility Equipment SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.

HOUSTON , April 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Spectra Energy Partners, LP (NYSE: SEP) (the "Partnership") today announced it has commenced an underwritten public offering of 4,500,000 of its common units representing limited partner interests.

Texas Capital Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: TCBI) , the parent company of Texas Capital Bank, will hold a conference call and webcast to discuss first quarter results on Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at 5:00 p.m. EDT.

U.S. stock indexes climbed to record numbers as investors piled into health-care stocks and the Cypriot government got an extra year's reprieve on its debts, though investors pointed to several signs for caution on the horizon.

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AUSTIN, Texas , April 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- National Instruments (Nasdaq: NATI) today announced participation in the following upcoming events with the financial community.

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KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced today that Shell Canada Energy has selected KBR to perform off-site modularization and pipe fabrication at their Edmonton Module Facility.

Glimcher Realty Trust (NYSE: GRT) announced today that the financial and operating results for the 2013 first quarter will be released after the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange on Wednesday, April 24, 2013.

NEW ORLEANS, April 2, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EPL Oil & Gas, Inc. (EPL or the Company) (NYSE:EPL) today announced the closing of the transaction to sell certain non-operated assets for $51.5 million in cash and the buyer's assumption of liabilities currently recorded on EPL's balance sheet of $10.8 million, resulting in total consideration of $62.3 million.

Acadia Realty Trust (NYSE: AKR) , announced today that it will release its First Quarter 2013 earnings on Tuesday, April 23, 2013 after market close.

DENVER , April 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Gasco Energy, Inc. (NYSE MKT: GSX) ("Gasco" or the "Company") today announced that on March 27, 2013 , the Company received notice from the NYSE MKT LLC (the "Exchange") indicating that after a careful review of the plan submitted by the Company to regain compliance with the Exchange's continued listing standards and publicly available information, the Exchange has determined that the Company has not made a reasonable demonstration of its ability to regain compliance with Section 1003(a)(iv) of the Company Guide by June 30, 2013 and that the Exchange intends to initiate delisting proceedings against the Company by filing a delisting application with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Section 1009(d) of the NYSE MKT LLC Company Guide (the "Company Guide").  In the notice, the Exchange also notified the Company that in accordance with Sections 1203 and 1009(d) of the Company Guide, the Company has a limited right to

Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. to Announce 2013 First-Quarter Financial Results April 24; Conference Call April 25 Canada NewsWire CLEVELAND , April 2, 2013 /CNW/ - Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. (NYSE: CLF) (Paris: CLF) today said it intends to announce unaudited 2013 first-quarter financial results after the U.S.-market close Wednesday, April 24, 2013 .

CLEVELAND , April 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. (NYSE: CLF) (Paris: CLF) today said it intends to announce unaudited 2013 first-quarter financial results after the U.S.-market close Wednesday, April 24, 2013 .

Avista Corp.

SAN DIEGO , April 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Maxwell Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:  MXWL) announced today that it has appointed BDO USA , LLP ("BDO"), an independent registered public accounting firm as its new independent auditor.

Cognex Corporation (NASDAQ: CGNX) announced today that it has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Microscan Systems, Inc. in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York.