xtremepicks.com: www.Xtremepicks.Com: "Xtremepicks.Com" Alerts For Wednesday, July 8, 2009 : ERIC, TRGT, OVTI, OMTR, And TSCO

Xtremepicks.com Alerts for Wednesday include Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC), Targacept Inc. (NASDAQ: TRGT), OmniVision Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: OVTI), Omniture, Inc. (NASDAQ: OMTR), and Tractor Supply Company (Nasdaq: TSCO)

--- Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) opened Wednesday at $9.42 per share on trading volume of 479,391 shares.

In a press release out on Jul 08, 2009 -- Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) today signed framework agreements on 2G/3G mobile communication equipment and related services for 2009 with two major Chinese telecom operators: China Mobile and China Unicom, valued at USD 1 billion and USD 0.7 billion respectively.

About Ericsson

Ericsson is the world's leading provider of technology and services to telecom operators. Ericsson is the leader in 2G, 3G and 4G mobile technologies, and provides support for networks with over 1 billion subscribers and has a leading position in managed services. The company's portfolio comprises of mobile and fixed network infrastructure, telecom services, software, broadband and multimedia solutions for operators, enterprises and the media industry. The Sony Ericsson and ST-Ericsson joint ventures provide consumers with feature-rich personal mobile devices.

--- Targacept Inc. (NASDAQ: TRGT) opened Wednesday at $2.95 per share on trading volume of 611,911 shares.

In a press release out on Jul 08, 2009 -- --- Targacept to Receive $10 Million Milestone Payment - Targacept, Inc. (NASDAQ: TRGT), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing a new class of drugs known as NNR Therapeutics (TM), today announced that AstraZeneca has informed Targacept that it plans to conduct further development of AZD3480 (TC-1734) for attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and has agreed to make a $10 million milestone payment to Targacept.

About Targacept

Targacept is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company that discovers and develops NNR Therapeutics (TM), a new class of drugs for the treatment of central nervous system diseases and disorders. Targacept's product candidates selectively modulate neuronal nicotinic receptors that serve as key regulators of the nervous system to promote therapeutic effects and limit adverse side effects. Targacept has clinical-stage product candidates in development for major depressive disorder, Alzheimer's disease, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, cognitive dysfunction in schizophrenia and resistant hypertension, as well as multiple preclinical programs. Targacept also has a cognition-focused collaboration with AstraZeneca and a strategic alliance with GlaxoSmithKline. Targacept's news releases are available on its website atwww.targacept.com.

--- OmniVision Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: OVTI) opened Wednesday at $10.28 per share on trading volume of 320,297 shares.

In a press release out on July 8, 2009 -- OmniVision Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: OVTI), a leading developer of advanced digital imaging solutions, today introduced its latest 1-megapixel image sensor specifically tailored for advanced automotive imaging applications. The new AutoVision OV9715 camera features a zero degree micro lens shift and 1280 x 800 pixel array, ideal for advanced forward-looking and extreme wide angle field of view vision applications, such as 360 degree bird's eye view and parking assistance systems. The OV9715 is also optimized for use in automotive vision and sensing system combinations, such as rear view and trajectory based lane departure warning systems.

About OmniVision

OmniVision Technologies (NASDAQ: OVTI) is a leading developer of advanced digital imaging solutions. Its award-winning CMOS imaging technology enables superior image quality in many of today's consumer and commercial applications, including mobile phones, notebook and webcams, digital still and video cameras, security and surveillance, automotive and medical imaging systems. Find out more at www.ovt.com.

--- Omniture, Inc. (NASDAQ: OMTR) opened Wednesday at $11.41 per share on trading volume of 302,484 shares.

In a press release out on Jul 08, 2009 -- Omniture, Inc. (NASDAQ: OMTR), a leading provider of online business optimization software, today announced the immediate availability of The 2009 Omniture Conversion Optimization Benchmark, an Omniture Online Marketing Research Report(TM). The survey is designed to offer online marketers best practices in on-site conversion and an opportunity to gain insight about how their online marketing efforts compare to industry peers.

About Omniture Inc.

Omniture, Inc. is a leading provider of online business optimization software, enabling customers to manage and enhance online, offline and multi-channel business initiatives. Omniture's software, which it hosts and delivers to its customers as an on-demand subscription service and on-premise solution, enables customers to capture, store and analyze information generated by their Web sites and other sources and to gain critical business insights into the performance and efficiency of marketing and sales initiatives and other business processes. In addition, Omniture offers a range of professional services that complement its online services, including implementation, best practices, consulting, customer support and user training through Omniture Education. Omniture's nearly 5,200 customers include eBay, AOL, Wal-Mart, Gannett, Microsoft, Neiman Marcus, Oracle, Sony and HP. www.omniture.com

--- Tractor Supply Company (Nasdaq: TSCO) opened Wednesday at $44.00 per share on trading volume of 1,120,000 shares.

In a press release out on July 8, 2009 -- Tractor Supply Company (Nasdaq: TSCO), the largest retail farm and ranch store chain in the United States, today provided a business update for the second quarter ended June 27, 2009.

About Tractor Supply Company

At June 27, 2009, Tractor Supply Company operated 895 stores in 44 states. The Company's stores are focused on supplying the lifestyle needs of recreational farmers and ranchers. The Company also serves the maintenance needs of those who enjoy the rural lifestyle, as well as tradesmen and small businesses. Stores are located in towns outlying major metropolitan markets and in rural communities. The Company offers the following comprehensive selection of merchandise: (1) equine, pet and animal products, including items necessary for their health, care, growth and containment; (2) maintenance products for agricultural and rural use; (3) hardware and tool products; (4) seasonal products, including lawn and garden power equipment; (5) truck and towing products; and (6) work/recreational clothing and footwear for the entire family.

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