In a press release out on November 20, Emerald Mine Experiences Roof Fall

ABINGDON, Va., Nov 20, 2009 -- Emerald Coal Resources, LP, an affiliate of Alpha Natural Resources, Inc. (NYSE: ANR), said that its Emerald longwall mine near Waynesburg, Pa. experienced a roof fall Wednesday that disabled its main conveyor line and shut down coal production. No employees were in the area at the time of the roof fall and there were no injuries.

About Alpha Natural Resources

Alpha Natural Resources is one of America's premier coal suppliers with coal production capacity of more than 90 million tons a year. Alpha is the nation's leading supplier and exporter of metallurgical coal used in the steel-making process and is a major supplier of thermal coal to electric utilities and manufacturing industries across the country. The company, through its affiliates, employs approximately 6,200 people and operates more than 60 mines and 14 coal preparation facilities in the regions of Northern and Central Appalachia and the Powder River Basin. More information about Alpha can be found on the company's Web site at www.alphanr.com.

Koppers Holdings Inc. (NYSE: KOP) trading at $28.85 per share on trading volume of 84,236 shares.

In a press release out on November 20, Koppers Prices Offering of $300 Million 7.875% Senior Notes due 2019

PITTSBURGH, PA, Nov 20, 2009 -- Koppers Inc., a subsidiary of Koppers Holdings Inc. (NYSE: KOP), today announced that it has priced its previously announced private offering of $300 million aggregate principal amount of 7.875% Senior Notes due 2019 (the "Notes") at an issue price equal to 98.311% of the principal amount of the Notes. The Notes will pay interest semi-annually on December 1 and June 1 of each year, beginning on June 1, 2010, and will mature on December 1, 2019. The Notes will be guaranteed by Koppers Holdings Inc. and certain of Koppers Inc.'s domestic subsidiaries.

Koppers Holdings Inc. (Koppers Holdings), formerly as KI Holdings Inc., is an integrated provider of carbon compounds and commercial wood treatment products. Its products are used in a variety of applications in a range of end markets, including the aluminum, railroad, specialty chemical, utility, rubber, and steel industries. It operates two principal businesses: Carbon Materials and Chemicals, and Railroad and Utility Products. It processes coal tar into a variety of products, including carbon pitch, creosote, and phthalic anhydride, which are critical intermediate materials in the production of aluminum, the pressure treatment of wood and the production of plasticizers, and specialty chemicals. Through its Railroad and Utility Products business, the Company supplies railroad crossties in North America. In October 2008, Koppers Holdings sold 95% interest in Koppers Monessen Partners to ArcelorMittal S.A.

FedEx Corporation (NYSE: FDX) trading at $81.13 on a volume of 1.41M shares

In a press release out on November 20, FedEx Corp. Board Declares Quarterly Dividend

MEMPHIS, Tenn., Nov 20, 2009 -- The Board of Directors of FedEx Corporation (NYSE: FDX) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.11 per share on FedEx Corporation common stock. The dividend is payable January 4, 2010 to stockholders of record at the close of business on December 14, 2009.

FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) provides customers and businesses worldwide with a broad portfolio of transportation, e-commerce and business services. With annual revenues of $34 billion, the company offers integrated business applications through operating companies competing collectively and managed collaboratively, under the respected FedEx brand. Consistently ranked among the world's most admired and trusted employers, FedEx inspires its more than 275,000 team members to remain "absolutely, positively" focused on safety, the highest ethical and professional standards and the needs of their customers and communities. For more information, visit news.fedex.com.

Conseco, Inc. (NYSE: CNO) trading at $5.05 on a volume of 1.71M shares

In a press release out on November 20, Conseco Announces Reinsurance Transaction

CARMEL, Ind., Nov 20, 2009 -- Conseco, Inc. (NYSE: CNO) today announced a new agreement under which its Bankers Life and Casualty Company subsidiary ("Bankers Life") will coinsure, with an effective date of October 1, 2009, about 237,000 life insurance policies with Wilton Reassurance Company ("Wilton Re"). Wilton Re will pay a ceding commission of approximately $45 million and 50% coinsure these policies, which will continue to be administered by Bankers Life.

About Conseco

Conseco, Inc.'s insurance companies help protect working American families and seniors from financial adversity: Medicare supplement, long-term care, cancer, critical illness and accident policies protect people against major unplanned expenses; annuities and life insurance products help people plan for their financial futures. For more information, visit Conseco's website atwww.conseco.com.

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About Alpha Natural Resources

Alpha Natural Resources is one of America's premier coal suppliers with coal production capacity of more than 90 million tons a year. Alpha is the nation's leading supplier and exporter of metallurgical coal used in the steel-making process and is a major supplier of thermal coal to electric utilities and manufacturing industries across the country. The company, through its affiliates, employs approximately 6,200 people and operates more than 60 mines and 14 coal preparation facilities in the regions of Northern and Central Appalachia and the Powder River Basin. More information about Alpha can be found on the company's Web site at www.alphanr.com.

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