PicksThatMove: www.PicksThatMove.com: "Picks that move" Alerts, July 9, 2009: EPHC, ICUI, KALU, TKTM, MENT and CSTR.
Jul 09, 2009 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) --
Companies: Coinstar, Inc. (CSTR), Epoch Holding Corp (EPHC), ICU Medical, Inc. (ICUI), Kaiser Aluminum Corp. (KALU), Mentor Graphics Corp. (MENT), Ticketmaster (TKTM),
Picksthatmove.com Alerts include Epoch Holding Corporation (Nasdaq: EPHC); ICU Medical, Inc., (Nasdaq: ICUI); Kaiser Aluminum Corporation (Nasdaq: KALU); Ticketmaster Entertainment, Inc., (NASDAQ: TKTM); Mentor Graphics Corporation (NASDAQ: MENT) and Coinstar, Inc. (NASDAQ: CSTR)
-- July 8, 2009 Epoch Holding Corporation (Nasdaq: EPHC) closed at $8.11 on a volume of 22,838 shares.
In a press release out on July 9, 2009 Epoch Announces Strategic Relationship with New York Life Investments
NEW YORK, Jul 09, 2009 -- Epoch Holding Corporation (Nasdaq: EPHC) today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Epoch Investment Partners, Inc. ("Epoch" or the "Company"), a leading investment manager and investment adviser, has entered into a strategic relationship with New York Life Investments*, whereby the MainStay Group of Funds will adopt Epoch's current family of mutual funds ("the Epoch Funds"), subject to the Epoch Funds' shareholder approval.
About Epoch Holding Corporation
Epoch Holding Corporation conducts its operations through Epoch Investment Partners, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary and a registered investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended. Investment management and investment advisory services are the Company's sole line of business. Headquartered in New York, the Company's current product offerings include U.S. Large Cap Value; U.S. Small Cap Value; U.S. SMID Cap Value; U.S. All Cap Value; Global Small Cap; Global Absolute Return; Global Equity Shareholder Yield; Global All Cap; and International Small Cap.
-- July 8, 2009 ICU Medical, Inc., (Nasdaq: ICUI) closed at $41.06 on a volume of 75,402 shares.
In a press release out on July 9, 2009 ICU Medical, Inc. to Acquire Hospira's Critical Care Product Line
ICU Expects Acquisition to be Accretive to 2009 Earnings -- ---- Hospira to Focus Future Growth and Innovation in Streamlined Product Line
SAN CLEMENTE, Calif., and LAKE FOREST, Ill., July 9, 2009 -- ICU Medical, Inc., (Nasdaq: ICUI), a leading low-cost manufacturer of safe medical connectors, custom medical products and critical care devices, announced today that it has entered into a definitive purchase agreement to acquire the commercial rights and physical assets of Hospira, Inc.'s (NYSE: HSP) critical care product line for approximately $35 million in cash. The acquisition is expected to close during the third quarter of 2009.
About ICU Medical, Inc.
ICU Medical, Inc. (Nasdaq: ICUI) is a leader in the development, manufacture and sale of proprietary, disposable medical connection systems for use in vascular therapy applications. ICU Medical's devices are designed to protect patients from catheter related bloodstream infections and healthcare workers from exposure to infectious diseases through accidental needle sticks or hazardous drugs. It is also a leader in the production of custom I.V. systems and incorporates proprietary products into many of those custom I.V. systems. For more information, visit www.icumed.com.
-- July 8, 2009 Kaiser Aluminum Corporation (Nasdaq:KALU) closed at $30.76 on a volume of 226,936 shares.
In a press release out on July 9, 2009 Kaiser Aluminum Announces Second Quarter 2009 Earnings Release and Conference Call
FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif., Jul 9, 2009 -- Kaiser Aluminum Corporation (Nasdaq:KALU) today announced that it plans to release its second quarter 2009 financial and operating results on Wednesday, July 29, 2009 after the market closes. The Company will host its quarterly conference call on Thursday, July 30, 2009 at: 10:00 a.m. Pacific 12:00 p.m. Central 1:00 p.m. Eastern
Kaiser Aluminum, headquartered in Foothill Ranch, Calif., is a leading producer of fabricated aluminum products, serving customers worldwide with highly-engineered solutions for aerospace and high-strength, general engineering, and custom automotive and industrial applications. The Company's North American facilities produce value-added sheet, plate, extrusions, forgings, rod, bar and tube products, adhering to traditions of quality, innovation and service that have been key components of our culture since the Company was founded in 1946. The Company's stock is included in the Russell 2000(r) index. For more information, please visit www.kaiseraluminum.com.
-- July 8, 2009 Ticketmaster Entertainment, Inc., (NASDAQ:TKTM) closed at $5.76 on a volume of 434,829 shares.
In a press release out on July 9, 2009 Ticketmaster and Priceline.com Announce Exclusive New Travel Partnership
Priceline Named Official Travel Partner of Ticketmaster.com Through Strategic 'Beyond the Ticket' Brand Sponsor Initiative
WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. & NORWALK, Conn., Jul 09, 2009 -- Ticketmaster, a Ticketmaster Entertainment, Inc., (NASDAQ:TKTM) operating business, and priceline.com (NASDAQ: PCLN) today announced a partnership that establishes priceline.com as the 'Official Travel Partner' of Ticketmaster.com. Under the terms of the new alliance, fans using Ticketmaster.com will gain access to priceline.com's suite of travel services, including specially tailored hotel, airline, and rental car offers to accompany their live event ticket purchases.
About Ticketmaster Entertainment, Inc.
Ticketmaster Entertainment consists of Ticketmaster and Front Line Management Group. As the world's leading live entertainment ticketing and marketing company, Ticketmaster connects the world to live entertainment. Ticketmaster operates in 20 global markets, providing ticket sales, ticket resale services, marketing and distribution throughwww.ticketmaster.com, one of the largest e-commerce sites on the Internet; approximately 7,100 retail outlets; and 17 worldwide call centers. Established in 1976, Ticketmaster serves more than 10,000 clients worldwide across multiple event categories, providing exclusive ticketing services for leading arenas, stadiums, professional sports franchises and leagues, college sports teams, performing arts venues, museums, and theaters. In 2008, the Company sold more than 141 million tickets valued at over $8.9 billion on behalf of its clients. Ticketmaster Entertainment acquired a controlling interest in Front Line Management Group in October 2008. Founded by Irving Azoff and Howard Kaufman in 2004, Front Line Management Group is the world's leading artist management company. Ticketmaster Entertainment, Inc. is headquartered in West Hollywood, California (NASDAQ:TKTM).
-- July 8, 2009 Mentor Graphics Corporation (NASDAQ: MENT) closed at $6.06 on a volume of 1,151,114 shares.
In a press release out on July 9, 2009 Mentor Graphics Signs Ruihesoft as New Distributor in China
WILSONVILLE, Ore., Jul 09, 2009 -- Mentor Graphics Corporation (NASDAQ: MENT) today announced signing Beijing Ruihesoft Co., Ltd., previously a reseller of Altium's products, as a distributor of Mentor's Printed Circuit Board (PCB) systems design products in China. The product portfolio will include the PADS(R) PCB design flow as well as the HyperLynx(R) family for high-speed signal interconnect simulation. This portfolio is tuned to the predominant needs of China's electronics companies, developing leading-edge systems with powerful desktop design solutions.
About Mentor Graphics
Mentor Graphics Corporation (NASDAQ: MENT) is a world leader in electronic hardware and software design solutions, providing products, consulting services and award-winning support for the world's most successful electronics and semiconductor companies. Established in 1981, the company reported revenues over the last 12 months of about $800 million and employs approximately 4,425 people worldwide. Corporate headquarters are located at 8005 S.W. Boeckman Road, Wilsonville, Oregon 97070-7777. World Wide Web site:http://www.mentor.com/.
-- July 8, 2009 Coinstar, Inc. (NASDAQ: CSTR) closed at $25.80 on a volume of 497,681 shares
In a press release out on July 9, 2009 Coinstar Money Transfer Expands Nationally with China Construction Bank
More than 2,500 branches in 37 provinces in 2009
BELLEVUE, Wash., Jul 09, 2009 -- Coinstar Money Transfer Ltd. (CMT), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Coinstar, Inc. (NASDAQ: CSTR), today announced its expansion with China Construction Bank (CCB), a leading commercial bank headquartered in Beijing, China. Coinstar's money transfer service is now available in approximately 1,500 branches across 24 Chinese provinces, and later this year the service will be available in 13 more provinces with about 1,000 additional CCB branches.
About Coinstar, Inc.
Coinstar, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSTR) is a multi-national company offering a range of 4th Wall(R) solutions for retailers' front of store consisting of money transfer, self-service coin counting, DVD rental, electronic payment solutions, and entertainment services. Coinstar Money Transfer Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Coinstar, Inc., is a leading money transfer provider, with over 23,000 locations operating in 143 countries worldwide. For more information, visit www.coinstar.com or www.cmtmoney.com.
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Companies: Coinstar, Inc. (CSTR), Epoch Holding Corp (EPHC), ICU Medical, Inc. (ICUI), Kaiser Aluminum Corp. (KALU), Mentor Graphics Corp. (MENT), Ticketmaster (TKTM),
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