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Agilent Technologies Inc.'s (A) fiscal second-quarter earnings fell 35% due to weaker margins and restructuring- related costs, write-downs and other items--although adjusted earnings exceeded expectations.

During its presentation at FinovateSpring today, Green Dot Corporation’s GoBank (NYSE: GDOT) announced that it expects to be generally available by Independence Day (July 4). GoBank, a brand of Green Dot Bank, Member FDIC, is the first bank account designed specifically for the mobile device and targets members of the mobile generation who are seeking an easy, fast and fun user experience that provides them with transparency and control over their daily finances.

HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. , May 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --  FY13 Highlights: - Sales increased 18.2%, driven by the Hirschmann acquisition, increases in Mobile OEM and Premium Audio.

- Revenues experience major decline for the third quarter ended March 31, 2013 due to reduced number of ships served for major customer - - Company reduces general and administrative expenses by 53% for the third quarter ended March 31, 2013, limiting losses and cash burn - - After third quarter's end, Company strengthened balance sheet by issuing 1.8 million shares for approximately $3.1 million - BEIJING , May 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Sino-Global Shipping America, Ltd.

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Nuvo Research granted U.S. Patent for treatment of allergic rhinitis and allergic asthma with WF10 Canada NewsWire MISSISSAUGA, ON, May 14, 2013 /CNW/ - Nuvo Research Inc. (TSX: NRI) a specialty pharmaceutical company dedicated to building a portfolio of products for the topical treatment of pain and the development of its immune modulating drug candidate WF10 today announced that the United States Patent Office has granted U.S. Patent No.

MISSISSAUGA, ON , May 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ - Nuvo Research Inc. (TSX: NRI) a specialty pharmaceutical company dedicated to building a portfolio of products for the topical treatment of pain and the development of its immune modulating drug candidate WF10 today announced that the United States Patent Office has granted U.S. Patent # 8,435,568, relating to compositions and methods of using WF10 and new derivative formulations for the treatment of allergic asthma, allergic rhinitis and atopic dermatitis.

Clarke Inc. Reports 2013 First Quarter Results and a 33% Increase in Quarterly Dividend Canada NewsWire About Clarke Halifax-based Clarke invests in a variety of private and publicly-traded businesses and participates actively where necessary to enhance the performance of such businesses and increase its return.

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE: WSM) announced today that it will release its first quarter fiscal 2013 results on Thursday, May 23, 2013, after the market close.

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Twin Butte Energy announces 2013 Q1 results Canada NewsWire CALGARY , May 14, 2013 /CNW/ - (TSX: TBE) - Twin Butte Energy Ltd.

Tidewater Inc. (NYSE: TDW) , through a wholly-owned subsidiary, has entered into an agreement with HitecVision to purchase Troms Offshore Supply AS (“Troms Offshore”) for approximately $395 million.

—Exchange Ratio Set at 0.2966 per Share of PacWest Common Stock for Each Share of First California Common Stock — — Acquisition to Close at Close of Business on May 31, 2013 — — Systems Conversion Expected to Occur on June 14, 2013 — LOS ANGELES and WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., May 14, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PacWest Bancorp (Nasdaq:PACW) and First California Financial Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:FCAL) today announced the receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals in connection with the previously announced pending merger of First California Financial Group, Inc. ("First California") with and into PacWest Bancorp ("PacWest"). The final regulatory approval was received on May 10, 2013.

Safeway Inc.'s (SWY) board has approved raising the grocer's quarterly cash dividend by 14%, to 20 cents a share, with the aim to improve shareholder value.

Murphy Oil Corporation (NYSE: MUR) (“Murphy”) has received notification of an unsolicited “mini-tender” offer by TRC Capital Corporation to purchase up to 2 million shares, or approximately 1.05 percent, of Murphy’s outstanding common stock at $61.00 per share, which was 4.78 percent below Murphy’s closing share price on May 8, 2013, the day prior to the offer.

Revenue increased by $5.2 million to $7.9 million Gross margin improved from 30.0% to 35.8% Strong balance sheet with $71.1 million in cash supports growth plans Company reaffirms full year guidance NORTH HUNTINGDON, Pa., May 14, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The ExOne Company (Nasdaq:XONE) ("ExOne" or "the Company"), a global provider of three-dimensional ("3D") printing machines and printed products to industrial customers, reported financial results today for its 2013 first quarter, which ended March 31, 2013.

MINOT, N.D., May 14, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Investors Real Estate Trust (NYSE:IRET) (NYSE:IRETPR) (NYSE:IRETPRB) , announced today that its operating partnership, IRET Properties, closed on the sale of four commercial industrial properties from its portfolio on May 13, 2013.

ALACHUA, Fla., May 14, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via PRWEB - AxoGen, Inc. (OTCBB:AXGN) (the "Company" or "AxoGen"), a leading regenerative medicine company focused on the commercialization of proprietary products and technologies for peripheral nerve reconstruction and regeneration, today announced that it has filed a registration statement on Form S-1 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for a proposed $15 million underwritten public offering of shares of its common stock, subject to market and other conditions.

Modine Manufacturing Company (NYSE: MOD) today announced the appointment of Ralf Beck to the position of Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, effective May 14, 2013.

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Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (WMT) released its own set of Bangladesh safety initiatives Tuesday after more than a dozen European retailers signed a legally binding safety pact to prevent disasters like last month's building collapse that killed more than 1,100 garment workers.

Holloway Lodging Corporation announces annual meeting election results, resignation and appointment of director and revised dividend payment date Canada NewsWire /NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION ON U.S. NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES / HALIFAX , May 14, 2013 /CNW/ - Holloway Lodging Corporation (TSX: HLC) ("Holloway") today announced the final director election results from its 2013 annual general meeting of shareholders held on May 14 , 2013.

Chemed Corporation (NYSE:CHE) today announced that it will deliver a presentation at the UBS Global Healthcare Conference on Tuesday, May 21, 2013, at approximately 12:30 p.m. (ET) at The Sheraton New York Hotel in New York City.

DALLAS, May 14, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Texas Capital Bancshares, Inc. (Nasdaq:TCBI) , the parent company of Texas Capital Bank, and their board of directors declared an initial cash dividend of $0.406 per share of the non-cumulative perpetual preferred stock, Series A, which is traded on the NASDAQ under the symbol "TCBIP".  The Series A Preferred Stock dividend is payable on June 17, 2013, to shareholders of record at 5:00 p.m. EDT on June 3, 2013.

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Live concert broadcast, part of the "SiriusXM Sounds of Summer," celebrates release of Adkins' new album Love Will... NEW YORK , May 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Sirius XM Radio (NASDAQ: SIRI) announced today that Trace Adkins will perform at the Hard Rock Cafe New York in New York City for SiriusXM listeners, members of the Red Cross and the USO, on Wednesday, May 15 as part of the "SiriusXM Sounds of Summer." (Logo:  http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20101014/NY82093LOGO ) The live concert broadcast, which will air on The Highway, channel 59, at 8:00 pm ET , will feature the country music star performing well-known hits as well as music from his new album Love Will .... "Throughout his 15 year career Trace Adkins has become one of country music's respected hitmakers and performers," said Steve Blatter , Senior Vice President and General Manager, Music Programming, SiriusXM.

MIDLAND, Texas, May 14, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Diamondback Energy, Inc. (Nasdaq:FANG) ("Diamondback Energy") announced today the launch of an underwritten public offering of 4,000,000 shares of its common stock, subject to market and other conditions.

DENVER, May 14, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Recovery Energy, Inc. (Nasdaq:RECV) , an independent oil and gas exploration and production company with operations and assets in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, filed its first quarter report on Form 10-Q with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). 
 The report is available free of charge at the SEC's website ( www.sec.gov ), or the Company's website ( www.recoveryenergyco.com ).
 
 About Recovery Energy, Inc. Recovery Energy, Inc. ("Recovery Energy") is a Denver-based independent oil and gas exploration and production company that operates in the Denver-Julesburg (DJ) Basin where it holds approximately 143,000 gross, 127,000 net acres.

Nielsen and ABC today announced the network’s participation in Nielsen’s first-ever trial to expand its Nielsen Online Campaign Ratings TM solution to mobile.

NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Wal-Mart Stores Inc. WMT said on Tuesday that it's conducting its own safety inspections at all of the 279 factories in Bangladesh that make goods for it.