Wall Street Activist keep track of the true Activist investor, their Funds and the company in which they invest. http://www.wallstreetactivist.com 2008-08-27T22:43:30+01:00 http://www.wallstreetactivist.com http://www.wallstreetactivist.com/images/M_images/joomla_rss.png text/html 2007-08-07T08:31:55+01:00 http://www.wallstreetactivist.com http://www.wallstreetactivist.com/index.php/20070807304/Atticus-Capital/Atticus-Capital-Penetrates-Indian-Market.html Through confidential sources it has been affirmed that the renowned US hedge fund Atticus Capital, also an activist investor while going on steadfastly with its determined decision to go for an abrupt change at Deutsche Börse in the recent days is on an expansion mode and at this time the movement of the stock exchange movements is with India, the upcoming Asian giant and a substantial contributor in the international scenario of the Information Technology. text/html 2007-08-07T08:30:37+01:00 http://www.wallstreetactivist.com http://www.wallstreetactivist.com/index.php/20070807303/Polygon/Polygon-Initiates-Solidarity-With-JVC.html It has come to knowledge from the sources that Polygon, the well-known online marketplace of the jewelry industry has conjoined with the Jewelers Vigilance Committee, better known as the JVC, for the proffering of the dispute resolution to the members of Polygon on the basis of the requirement. Polygon is the largest online marketplace for business-to-business trading in the gem and jewelry industry operating in the jewelry industry for the last 22 years at a stretch. On Polygon, seller's list inventories of their products and buyers search based on their needs but actual business transactions are limited to members. Only legitimate gem and jewelry companies are allowed access and it is closed to consumers. The company is in operation in the U.S. since 1984 and is now expanding into Asia, South Africa, the Middle East, and Russia as a joint venture with the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre. text/html 2007-08-07T08:28:59+01:00 http://www.wallstreetactivist.com http://www.wallstreetactivist.com/index.php/20070807302/Motorola/Motorola-and-Wind-River-To-Work-Conjointly.html Motorola, Inc. and Wind River Systems today announced here of the formation of a tactical alliance with the sole intention to provide integrated AdvancedTCA® (ATCA®) and MicroTCA TM communication platforms with the Carrier Grade Linux and VxWorks runtimes. Motorola is renowned throughout the world for its innovative techniques and leadership in wireless and broadband communications. Being inspired by the vision of Seamless Mobility, the name of Motorola has become synonymous to get and stay connected simply and seamlessly to the people, information, and entertainment. The company excels in this by designing and delivering must have products, must do experiences, and powerful networks -- along with a full complement of support services. text/html 2007-08-07T00:40:53+01:00 http://www.wallstreetactivist.com http://www.wallstreetactivist.com/index.php/20070807301/Calvert-Asset-Management/Calvert-Ponders-Over-Shareholder-Resolutions.html It has come to the knowledge that from the month of May the Calvert Asset Management has been exceedingly vigilant when the SEC were going through a series of roundtable negotiations regarding the imperative issues of proxy access, with its central concentration on the rights of shareholders in the context of corporate board of director elections in addition to advisory resolutions. It has also been affirmed from the sources to tackle this eventuality the Company is keeping no stone unturned and is working closely with the other mutual fund providers, religious investors, and labor funds for an effective communication to the SEC and also to other members of Congress of repute regarding their stubborn disagreement regarding the very weakening of the shareholder rights. text/html 2007-08-07T00:39:27+01:00 http://www.wallstreetactivist.com http://www.wallstreetactivist.com/index.php/20070807300/WCI-Communities/WCI-Communities-With-Updated-Version.html WCI Communities, Inc. one of the most prominent builder of traditional and tower residences in highly amenitized lifestyle communities, today announced here of the provision of an tidings on 2007 cash flow expectations. It is to be noted in the same esteem that its second quarter earnings release and conference call is to be held on August 16, 2007. text/html 2007-08-07T00:37:49+01:00 http://www.wallstreetactivist.com http://www.wallstreetactivist.com/index.php/20070807299/Motorola/New-Feathers-for-Motorola.html It has been averred in the recent days that the Dansk Beredskabskommunikation A/S, a subsidiary of Motorola, has been selected by the Danish Government as the most favored supplier for a nationwide public safety communications service. It has also been announced in this regard that the 10-year 'build-own-operate' contract is worth something like 1.6bn DKK (US $289m). Motorola is renowned throughout the world for its innovative techniques and leadership in wireless and broadband communications. Being inspired by the vision of Seamless Mobility, the name of Motorola has become synonymous to get and stay connected simply and seamlessly to the people, information, and entertainment. The company excels in this by designing and delivering must have products, must do experiences, and powerful networks -- along with a full complement of support services. text/html 2007-08-04T09:58:25+01:00 http://www.wallstreetactivist.com http://www.wallstreetactivist.com/index.php/20070804298/Polygon/PolyGroup-Nominated-To-Technology-Fast-50.html The PolyGroup, Ltd. of which the Polygon happens to be the largest B2B Internet marketplace of the jewelry industry has been nominated to Deloitte Touche's prestigious Technology Fast 50 Program for Colorado. It has been asserted that the assessment of the organization has been in between the 50 fastest growing technology companies in the high-tech state. Polygon is the largest online marketplace for business-to-business trading in the gem and jewelry industry operating in the jewelry industry for the last 22 years at a stretch. On Polygon, seller's list inventories of their products and buyers search based on their needs but actual business transactions are limited to members. Only legitimate gem and jewelry companies are allowed access and it is closed to consumers. The company is in operation in the U.S. since 1984 and is now expanding into Asia, South Africa, the Middle East, and Russia as a joint venture with the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre. text/html 2007-08-04T09:56:12+01:00 http://www.wallstreetactivist.com http://www.wallstreetactivist.com/index.php/20070804297/Take-Two-Interactive/2K-Sports-Heralds-Launch-of-MLBA®-Power-Pros.html 2K Sports, the renowned publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. along with the Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. announced here today of the introduction of an innovative and exhilarating Major League Baseball® title - MLB® Power Pros. It has also been averred that the entire design has been developed by the Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc., and is primarily based on the best selling Power Pro baseball series in Japan. Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a renowned publisher, developer and distributor of interactive entertainment software, hardware and accessories in the international arena. The Company's product offerings include titles for the leading hardware platforms like PlayStation®2 and PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment systems, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, PlayStation® game console, Xbox® and Xbox 360(tm) video game and entertainment systems from Microsoft, Wii(tm), Nintendo GameCube(tm), Nintendo DS(tm) and Game Boy® Advance, and for the PC. text/html 2007-08-04T09:54:08+01:00 http://www.wallstreetactivist.com http://www.wallstreetactivist.com/index.php/20070804296/Motorola/Motorola-To-Revere-Women-Law-Enforcement-Executive.html In the history of the human civilization partnerships have played a major role in each and every aspect of the society. In this regard the role played by the Police Chief Patty Jaye Garrett Patterson has been reckoned with awe. But what is her greatest accomplishment? It has been perceived that it is her enthusiasm in forging bonds that has nominated her to be the Woman Law Enforcement Executive of the Year. It is to be noted in this sphere that Motorola along with the National Association of Women Law Enforcement Executives (NAWLEE) is destined to honor Ms. Patterson as Woman Law Enforcement Executive of the Year of the group. text/html 2007-08-03T12:22:46+01:00 http://www.wallstreetactivist.com http://www.wallstreetactivist.com/index.php/20070803295/Take-Two-Interactive/Take-Two-Interactive-Software-Inc.-Releases-Fiscal-Update.html Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. today announced here of the revision of revenue and also guidance of earnings for the financial year 2007. It has been announced on the part of the Company that it is keeping no stone unturned in the reduction of its fiscal 2007, first and foremost for the effective reflection of the movement of the launch of Grand Theft Auto IV for the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system and the Xbox 360 ™ video game and entertainment system from the fourth quarter of fiscal 2007 to fiscal 2008 of whose the chief reason being the added development time required or the completion of the title. It has also been confirmed that there happens to be a definite plan for the release of a definite plan in the second quarter of fiscal 2008 of the Company. text/html 2007-08-03T12:17:04+01:00 http://www.wallstreetactivist.com http://www.wallstreetactivist.com/index.php/20070803294/Loral-Space/SS/L-Awarded-Major-Contract.html It has been announced here today by the joint collaboration of the Space Systems/Loral (SS/L) and SIRIUS Satellite Radio of the conferring of a contract from SIRIUS to SS/L for the building of SIRIUS FM-6, a new high-power satellite that is destined to function in a highly inclined elliptical orbit or HIEO. It has also been stated in the same esteem that this very satellite is going to be the sixth SS/L-built spacecraft in the SIRIUS fleet. text/html 2007-08-03T12:15:14+01:00 http://www.wallstreetactivist.com http://www.wallstreetactivist.com/index.php/20070803293/Motorola/President-of-Motorola-Conferred-Title-in-Malaysia.html Motorola, Inc. the renowned frontrunner in wireless and broadband communications today announced here of the nomination of Dr. Simon Leung, the President of Motorola Asia-Pacific as the 'Darjah Setia Pangkuan Negeri (DSPN)', which carries the title Dato' , on the 69 th birthday of Yang Dipertua Negeri Tun Abdul Rahman Abbas in the month of July. text/html 2007-08-02T10:11:38+01:00 http://www.wallstreetactivist.com http://www.wallstreetactivist.com/index.php/20070802290/Third-Avenue-Mgmt/Martin-Whitman-Emphasizes-On-Role-of-Management.html What can be the greatest credibility of the internationally acclaimed investors? This is a million dollar question and can make any Joe public to frown. But to the regular onlookers and the concerned persons in the realm of the international business they are nothing except first and foremost as number crunchers, that in due course of action led to the rise of bargain-minded value investors. In this regard the Veteran Mutual Fund Manager Martin Whitman of the Third Avenue Fund stands supreme who in the recent days through a number of shareholder letters focusing on the need of an efficient management. text/html 2007-08-02T10:09:20+01:00 http://www.wallstreetactivist.com http://www.wallstreetactivist.com/index.php/20070802289/Polygon/Mediagrif-Enables-Polygon-With-Latest-Software.html From the various strata of the business world in the international continuum it has come to our knowledge that henceforth the Mediagrif shall enable Polygon, the renowned online business-to-business Internet marketplace for the jewellery industry with the latest and most effective re-written, state-of-the-art software that are specially designed to augment the appositeness and also to ease the process of using Polygon. It has been revealed that the new software in conjunction with the integration of an innumerable number of suggestions and requests from the membership is based the latest technology of Java code on top of an Oracle database. text/html 2007-08-01T12:20:55+01:00 http://www.wallstreetactivist.com http://www.wallstreetactivist.com/index.php/20070801288/Chapman-Capital/Chapman-Capital-Opine-For-Replacing-Directors-Of-Vitesse-Semiconductor.html Chapman Capital L.L.C., the premiere investment advisor to two investment funds that together own 7.2% of Vitesse Semiconductor Corporation today announced here of its decision regarding the need of the introduction of new candidates for the necessitated replacement of the entire or even a part of the Board of Directors. It is to be kept in concern that the Board of Directors has within its gamut at present directors like Christopher Gardner, Edward Rogas, Vincent Chan, Alex Daly and Willow Shire. The decision has been taken subsequent to a comprehensive one-year effort for the encouragement of the Board of Directors of the Vitesse to come into compliance with the commonly accepted standards of corporate governance. text/html 2007-08-01T12:18:48+01:00 http://www.wallstreetactivist.com http://www.wallstreetactivist.com/index.php/20070801287/Bulldog-Investors/Bulldog-Investors-Vow-To-Fight-Poison-Pill.html It has been greatly anticipated that the coming days will not be smooth for the Wilshire Enterprises since there is the posibility of a great trouble. Acording to the sources, the main bone of contention remains in the active attempt of the Bulldog Investorsis removing the poison pill belonging to the Company. But wht are the poison pills and what is its effectivity in the realm of international business? The poison pills, now commonly referred to as Shareholder Rights Plans are nothing but tools or devices that aare readiily utlized by the management for avoiding the hotstile takeovers that happen in due process of time. text/html 2007-08-01T12:14:32+01:00 http://www.wallstreetactivist.com http://www.wallstreetactivist.com/index.php/20070801286/Take-Two-Interactive/2K-Sports-Inaugurates-Innovative-Standard-Features-for-NHLA®-2K8.html 2K Sports, the internationally acclaimed sports publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. announced here today of the introduction of an innovative standard setting features for NHL® 2K8, the latest edition of the top rated NHL video game series*. It is to be noted in this esteem, that the new ProStick™ provides its players with exactitude in puck handling movements and all new controls by instinct mapped to the right thumb stick. In addition, the innovative face-off system begets a consummate level of depth and strategy with every drop of the puck. Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a renowned publisher, developer and distributor of interactive entertainment software, hardware and accessories in the international arena. The Company's product offerings include titles for the leading hardware platforms like PlayStation®2 and PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment systems, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, PlayStation® game console, Xbox® and Xbox 360(tm) video game and entertainment systems from Microsoft, Wii(tm), Nintendo GameCube(tm), Nintendo DS(tm) and Game Boy® Advance, and for the PC. text/html 2007-07-31T10:35:14+01:00 http://www.wallstreetactivist.com http://www.wallstreetactivist.com/index.php/20070731285/Chapman-Capital/Chapman-Capital-Favors-Termination-of-James-A.-Cole.html Chapman Capital L.L.C., the renowned investment advisor to two investment funds that in concert own over 13 million, or 5.9%, of the common shares of Vitesse Semiconductor today announced here of its advocacy regarding the termination of James A. Cole, on of the mot prominent present members of the Board of Directors of Vitesse. In addition, it has also been averred that subsequent to the dismissal of Mr. Cole from the Company, there is fresh proposal of the introduction of an investigative process regarding the imperative role played by Mr. Cole in the unearthed fraud that was committed upon Vitesse and its owners, by the Chapman Capital. text/html 2007-07-31T10:32:30+01:00 http://www.wallstreetactivist.com http://www.wallstreetactivist.com/index.php/20070731284/Bulldog-Investors/Bulldog-Investors-In-Run.html It has been perceived in the recent days that the prominent hedge funds and other investment firms have been quite busy in the recent weeks over the imperative need of filing of the quarterly public reports to regulators proffering a stiff challenge to the top manager holdings that sometimes moves shares. However, it has also been perceived that the notable exceptions are the Bulldog Investors or the Wynnefield Capital since their alleged 13-F filings has been remaining largely as blank. It has been found that the two premiere funding organizations have been leading an indictment to turn over or infringe the rules that are required at the first instance to put on record quarterly holdings information and at the same time sustaining that such disclosures happen to be nothing but the trade secrets. Meanwhile while going through the discourses with the topmost echelons of the organizations it has been noticed that both of them have already applied for the maintenance of their assets not to be disclosed, but also do expect at the same time that the regulators for some vested interests are intending to proceed towards a court battle. text/html 2007-07-31T10:30:01+01:00 http://www.wallstreetactivist.com http://www.wallstreetactivist.com/index.php/20070731283/Polygon/Jacques-Voorhees-In-Role-of-Professor.html It has come to the knowledge that the President and CEO of Polygon, the prominent Internet marketplace of the jewelry industry, Jacques Voorhees had gone through a direct conversation with the employees of Fortunoff emphasizing on the requisite strategy to acquire and to maintain the pivotal position in the very industry in the coming days. It has also been learnt, that the CEO had been requested by Esther Fortunoff in person to speak to her staff on this gradually more critical issue facing all bricks mortar retail stores in today's world. It is to be note in this regard, that Voorhees is famous for these types of discourses, and in the recent days he had presented a analogous presentation at the Couture Diamond Conference. text/html 2007-07-31T10:30:01+01:00 http://www.wallstreetactivist.com http://www.wallstreetactivist.com/index.php/20070731282/Polygon/Jacques-Voorhees-In-Role-of-Professor.html It has come to the knowledge that the President and CEO of Polygon, the prominent Internet marketplace of the jewelry industry, Jacques Voorhees had gone through a direct conversation with the employees of Fortunoff emphasizing on the requisite strategy to acquire and to maintain the pivotal position in the very industry in the coming days. It has also been learnt, that the CEO had been requested by Esther Fortunoff in person to speak to her staff on this gradually more critical issue facing all bricks mortar retail stores in today's world. It is to be note in this regard, that Voorhees is famous for these types of discourses, and in the recent days he had presented a analogous presentation at the Couture Diamond Conference. text/html 2007-07-30T09:54:15+01:00 http://www.wallstreetactivist.com http://www.wallstreetactivist.com/index.php/20070730281/Chapman-Capital/Chapman-Capital-Demand-Rapid-Alteration-In-Embarcadero-Technologies.html It has come to the knowledge that Chapman Capital L.L.C., the premiere investment advisor and also the imperative 9.3% shareholder of the Embarcadero Technologies Inc. has with conviction demanded the immediate resignation of Mr. Gary E Haroian from the Board of Directors of the Company. It is to be noted at the same respect that the Embarcadero Technologies Inc. happens to be the leading provider of strategic data management solutions in the international continuum. text/html 2007-07-30T09:48:57+01:00 http://www.wallstreetactivist.com http://www.wallstreetactivist.com/index.php/20070730280/Calvert-Asset-Management/Calvert-Inflates-4th-Carbon-Disclosure-Project.html In the realm of business in the international continuum it has been acknowledged that the candid revelation of carbon emissions and management policies on the part of the corporate bodies happen to be the first step in the struggle against the alterations in the climatic condition. It has also been found that internationally acclaimed investors like Calvert have confidence on the admission of such inside story for the proficient determination of the companies in particular who are greatly involved in the managing of risks and also seizing opportunities associated with climate change. text/html 2007-07-30T09:47:08+01:00 http://www.wallstreetactivist.com http://www.wallstreetactivist.com/index.php/20070730279/Breeden-Capital/HR-Block-and-Breeden-In-An-Emerging-Conflict.html It has been announced by the H R Block Inc. in the recent days about its accomplishment of contacting federal investigators regarding the emergence of a probable conflict of interest that readily involves the nonconformist shareholder Richard Breeden, the former U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission chairman who is in quest of three board seats. It is to be noted in this respect that Mr. Richard Breeden, the Chairman and CEO of Breeden Capital Management was appointed in 2005 by the Justice Department for monitoring KPMG LLP's conformity with a $456 million settlement of a investigation while accusing it of setting up fraudulent tax shelters for wealthy clients. text/html 2007-07-29T13:10:47+01:00 http://www.wallstreetactivist.com http://www.wallstreetactivist.com/index.php/20070729278/Circuit-City/Circuit-City-World-Cyber-Games-Mobile-Tour-Introduced.html It has been reported that the Circuit City Stores, Inc., the leading specialty retailer of consumer electronics and related services through the introduction of the Circuit City World Cyber Games Mobile Tour will render the hometown owners with a final chance for the competition of the 56 wildcard spots. It has also been announced on the par of the Company that there shall also be a possibility to get qualified for the proficient competitors to qualify for e- Sports' largest and most prestigious video game tournament. text/html 2007-07-29T13:08:27+01:00 http://www.wallstreetactivist.com http://www.wallstreetactivist.com/index.php/20070729277/WCI-Communities/WCI-Directors-Meet-for-Further-Review-of-Sale-Process.html This can be regarded as a significant development in the gamut of the international continuum of the global business. From some days before there had been great rumors and at last it has come true in the recent days. It has been announced by the WCI Communities, Inc. here today that the Board of Directors of the Company had gone through a meeting with the financial and legal advisors of the organization of high significance for the review of the gradual progress of the specific methodology needed for the exploration of a sale of the company, that was announced in the previous days. text/html 2007-07-28T09:52:05+01:00 http://www.wallstreetactivist.com http://www.wallstreetactivist.com/index.php/20070728276/Calvert-Asset-Management/Calvert-Maintains-Enduring-Prominence.html It has come to the knowledge in the recent days that according to an extensive research base study the Calvert Short Duration Income Fund (A) has been ranked #1 in the midst of 138 funds since its inception. On the other hand it has been positioned as #23 out of 232 funds for one year, #11 out of 195 funds for three years, and #1 out of 142 funds for five years in the Lipper Short Investment Grade Debt Funds category based on total return for periods ended that ended on 6/30/07. Calvert, in the contemporary age happens to be one of the largest socially responsible mutual fund firms in the entire nation with an asset of $15 billion approximately under management. The Company in accordance with this proffers forty-two funds which in its turn consents to individual and institutional investors for the pursuing of a broad range of investment objectives within a single fund family. In addition, the Calvert has also launched the Calvert Social Index(R), which has been regarded for its efficiency as a benchmark for the measurement of the performance of large, U.S.-based socially responsible companies. To its credit Calvert has a wide-ranging effectual category of award winning fixed income mutual funds in conjunction with its ongoing equity funds. text/html 2007-07-28T09:49:37+01:00 http://www.wallstreetactivist.com http://www.wallstreetactivist.com/index.php/20070728275/Ceridian/Ceridian-Releases-Second-Turnover.html Ceridian Corporation, the foremost organization in managed human resource outsourcing solutions today announced here of its second quarter 2007 results. It has been stated in this respect, that its net earning in this stipulated period has been of $44.6 million, or $.31 per diluted share, on revenue of $407.7 million. However, when compared with the second quarter of 2006 it has been perceived that in the previous year the net earnings had been of were $42.2 million, or $.29 per diluted share on revenue of $388.9 million. On the other hand, for the definite period of six months ending on June 30, 2007 the net earnings were 84.7 million, or $.59 per diluted share, on revenue of $813.5 million. Again, if compared with the same definite period of six months that ended on June 30, 2006 it has come to the knowledge that the net earnings were $78.4 million, or $.53 per diluted share, on revenue of $774.6 million. Last but not the least the one-time charges in the second quarter of 2007 related to the Company's evaluation of strategic alternatives and proxy-related costs amounted to $3.8 million pre-tax or $.02 per diluted share. At the same time the Company in addition recorded an income tax-related gain of $4.0 million, or $.03 per diluted share in the quarter. text/html 2007-07-28T09:44:33+01:00 http://www.wallstreetactivist.com http://www.wallstreetactivist.com/index.php/20070728274/Home-Depot/Home-Depot-Augments-Inherent-Pledge.html It has been announced by the Home Depot(R), the world's largest home improvement retailer of the increase of its enduring pledge to the environment through the introduction of the advanced, interactive microsite homedepot.com/ecooptions with the sole intention of promoting the Company's Eco OptionsSM products. It has also been stated that along with this the Company is also determined to augment the requite projects that will assist immensely in the improvement of the environment. text/html 2007-07-27T09:06:31+01:00 http://www.wallstreetactivist.com http://www.wallstreetactivist.com/index.php/20070727273/Value-Act-Capital-Management/Value-Act-Capital-To-Acquire-Acxiom.html Acxiom® Corporation the premiere organization involved in the integration of data, services and technology for the creation and delivery customer and information management solutions to an assortment of companies announced here today of its entrance into an agreement so as to be acquired by the ValueAct Capital and the Silver Lake. It has further been stated, that the ValueAct Capital and the Silver Lake will in collaboration acquire 100 percent of the outstanding equity interests in the company. It is to be noted, as confirmed by the sources, that the outstanding equity interests is evident in an all-cash transaction valued at $3.0 billion that includes the assumption of $756 million of debt on an approximate basis. text/html 2007-07-27T09:04:19+01:00 http://www.wallstreetactivist.com http://www.wallstreetactivist.com/index.php/20070727272/Take-Two-Interactive/2K-Sports-Destined-for-Acute-Display-of-Nighttime-Event.html It has been announced here today by the 2K Sports, the well-known sports publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. that it will be organizing for the first nighttime, outdoor motion capture event for NBA® 2K8 in the coming days. It has also been affirmed in this respect that the event will take place at Harlem's famed Rucker Park and shall be featuring the celebrated cover athlete of the NBA 2K8 Chris Paul in conjunction with the other reputed NBA stars including Andre Iguodala, Gerald Wallace and Rudy Gay. text/html 2007-07-27T09:01:26+01:00 http://www.wallstreetactivist.com http://www.wallstreetactivist.com/index.php/20070727271/Motorola/Motorola-Includes-two-Additional-Directors.html Motorola, Inc. the renowned frontrunner in wireless and broadband communications announced here today of the election of Anthony J. Vinciquerra, the President and Chief Executive Officer of Fox Networks Group, and Greg Brown, President and Chief Operating Officer of Motorola, as the new responsible members of its Board of Directors. Motorola is renowned throughout the world for its innovative techniques and leadership in wireless and broadband communications. Being inspired by the vision of Seamless Mobility, the name of Motorola has become synonymous to get and stay connected simply and seamlessly to the people, information, and entertainment. The company excels in this by designing and delivering must have products, must do experiences, and powerful networks -- along with a full complement of support services. text/html 2007-07-26T09:20:49+01:00 http://www.wallstreetactivist.com http://www.wallstreetactivist.com/index.php/20070726270/Take-Two-Interactive/Sid-Meiers-Civilization-IV-Amply-Available-Henceforth.html 2K Games, the renowned publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. announced here today of the high availability of the Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword™, the latest expansion pack for the critically acclaimed Civilization IV™ series. It has also been stated along with this, that being destined for the PC and developed by the Company's world-renowned development studio the Firaxis Games™, Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword has already created a history through the effective display of the expansion content in the account of the Civilization® franchise hitherto. Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a renowned publisher, developer and distributor of interactive entertainment software, hardware and accessories in the international arena. The Company's product offerings include titles for the leading hardware platforms like PlayStation®2 and PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment systems, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, PlayStation® game console, Xbox® and Xbox 360(tm) video game and entertainment systems from Microsoft, Wii(tm), Nintendo GameCube(tm), Nintendo DS(tm) and Game Boy® Advance, and for the PC. text/html 2007-07-26T09:18:23+01:00 http://www.wallstreetactivist.com http://www.wallstreetactivist.com/index.php/20070726269/Electro-Scientific-Industries/ESI-Acquires-New-Wave-Research.html Electro Scientific Industries, Inc. the renowned provider of world-class photonic and laser micro-engineering systems today announced here of its completion of the acquisition of the New Wave Research or NWR, the well-known market leader in the sphere of wafer scribing and laser micromachining at an approximate value of $36 million net cash outlay. ESI is a frontrunner and leading supplier of world-class production laser systems having the direction of aiding its microelectronics customers to attain compelling yield and productivity gains. From its commencement in 1944 the company's industry-leading, application-specific products has been engaged in concentrating and augmenting electronic-device performance in three key sectors like semiconductors, components and electronic interconnect. The aspiration has been to enable exactitude in fine-tuning of device microfeatures in high-volume manufacturing environments. text/html 2007-07-26T09:16:11+01:00 http://www.wallstreetactivist.com http://www.wallstreetactivist.com/index.php/20070726268/Motorola/Jeremy-Butt-New-Vice-President-of-Worldwide-Channels.html The enterprise mobility business of Motorola, Inc. the renowned frontrunner in wireless and broadband communications today announced here today of the appointment of Jeremy Butt as the next Vice President of Worldwide Channels. It has also been averred by the Company, that henceforth the responsibility of Mr. Butt will include the supervision of the award-winning PartnerSelect channel program of the Motorola and the provision of the innovative products and technology development with services and channel strategies for the gradual introduction of the enterprise mobility solutions to market. text/html 2007-07-25T09:40:25+01:00 http://www.wallstreetactivist.com http://www.wallstreetactivist.com/index.php/20070725267/Polygon/Polygon-In-An-International-Expansion-Mode.html Polygon, the largest B2B Internet marketplace of the jewelry industry along with the Dubai Metals and Commodities Centre or DMCC, a free-trade zone and an initiative of the Government of Dubai, announced here today of the formation of a joint venture corporation for advocating the cause of the expansion of the company throughout various countries of the Africa, Asia, and also the Middle East. It has also been confirmed, that henceforth the joint venture worth$12 million shall be responsible for the marketing of the Polygon through a wide range of countries stretching from South Africa to Korea and also the fast-growing markets of China, India, Thailand and the Arabian Peninsula. text/html 2007-07-25T09:38:37+01:00 http://www.wallstreetactivist.com http://www.wallstreetactivist.com/index.php/20070725266/Embarcadero-Technologies/Embarcadero-Introduces-Change-Manager-a„˘-4.0.html Embarcadero Technologies, Inc. the leading provider of strategic data management solutions, today announced here of the introduction of the Change Manager ™ 4.0 with an innovative complete set of schema, data and configuration tools while enabling at the same time the database professionals for the sake of the better management of the recent modifications in the database. It has also been affirmed on the behalf of the Company, that through the apt utilization of the Change Manager 4.0 the proficient database administrators or DBAs along with the developers shall be able to recognize the modifications quickly as soon as migrating databases, diagnosing database performance issues or validating replicated data. text/html 2007-07-25T09:36:38+01:00 http://www.wallstreetactivist.com http://www.wallstreetactivist.com/index.php/20070725265/espeed/Robert-Brown-The-New-MD-of-eSpeed-Inc.html eSpeed, Inc. the frontrunner in the field of electronic marketplaces and related trading technology for the global capital markets, announced here of the joining of Robert Brown as the Senior Managing Director for providing leadership to its Global Futures business. It has also been stated in this regard, Mr. Brown is a highly experienced person with a profound knowledge in the realm of business and specially in the future markets that also includes the major futures centers of Chicago and London. He is with him an esteemed professional experience of 20 years in foremost sales, execution, and client relationships. text/html 2007-07-24T09:55:04+01:00 http://www.wallstreetactivist.com http://www.wallstreetactivist.com/index.php/20070724264/Calvert-Asset-Management/Calvert-Releases-Survey-Report.html In the recent days it has come to the knowledge that Calvert, the prominent and noteworthy organization in the realm of socially and environmentally responsible investing, has released a meticulous inventory on the basis of a survey of US investors on the rapid climatic alterations and also its initiative in the expansion of its family of funds with an alternative energy fund. text/html 2007-07-24T09:51:36+01:00 http://www.wallstreetactivist.com http://www.wallstreetactivist.com/index.php/20070724263/Polygon/Polygon-Vows-For-International-Expansion.html It has been announced here today by Polygon, the largest B2B Internet marketplace of the jewelry industry about the initiation of its global expansion with the opening up of offices Dubai, Mumbai and also Shenzhen in China. It is to be taken notice of in this respect that the international inventiveness of the Polygon is the result of a joint venture with the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre or the DMCC, an initiative of the Government of Dubai. In addition, as a part of this expansion Jacques Voorhees, the founder of the Polygon was nominate as the new Chairman. text/html 2007-07-24T09:47:12+01:00 http://www.wallstreetactivist.com http://www.wallstreetactivist.com/index.php/20070724262/Take-Two-Interactive/Rockstar-Announces-Advent-of-Bully-Scholarship-Edition.html It has been announced here today by the Rockstar Games, the prominent publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc., here today in a proud note about the advent of the Bully: Scholarship Edition to the Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and the Wii™ home video game system from Nintendo in the approaching months of this Winter. text/html 2007-07-23T10:34:05+01:00 http://www.wallstreetactivist.com http://www.wallstreetactivist.com/index.php/20070723261/Polygon/Polygon-Abets-With-Bransom.html It has been announced here in the recent by both the Bransom Retail Systems, Ltd. And the Polygon about the initiation of their into an innovative co-marketing agreement that shall enable the duo with a process of collaboration in further for the promotion of the benefits of Polygon to the esteemed clientele of the Bransom. It is to be noted in the same regard, while the Bransom Retail Systems, Ltd. happens to be a venerated leader in the specified sector of the supply of computer systems to the retail jewellers who do operate on a self-governing basis, the Polygon is the renowned online business-to-business Internet marketplace for the jewellery industry. text/html 2007-07-23T10:32:17+01:00 http://www.wallstreetactivist.com http://www.wallstreetactivist.com/index.php/20070723260/Calvert-Asset-Management/Calvert-Initiates-Global-Alternative-Energy-Fund.html It has come to the knowledge that Calvert, the prominent and noteworthy organization in the realm of socially and environmentally responsible investing, has inaugurated the Calvert Global Alternative Energy Fund in the recent days. It has also been affirmed in this respect that the organization is releasing the inferences of a national survey that centrally focuses on the prime indication that a majority of U.S. investors are getting more and more concerned about the gradual climatic alterations in the international continuum, and also having an interest in the alternative energy investments. text/html 2007-07-23T10:30:12+01:00 http://www.wallstreetactivist.com http://www.wallstreetactivist.com/index.php/20070723259/Take-Two-Interactive/2K-Recommends-Chris-Paul-For-Cover-Athlete-NBAA®-2K8.html 2K Sports, the internationally acclaimed sports publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. announced here today of the nomination of Chris Paul as the impending cover athlete and official spokesman for NBA® 2K8. it is to be noted in this respect, that Chris Paul is the ongoing starting point guard for the New Orleans Hornets and furthermore happens to be one of the most exciting young stars in the NBA. text/html 2007-07-21T09:44:23+01:00 http://www.wallstreetactivist.com http://www.wallstreetactivist.com/index.php/20070721258/Third-Avenue-Mgmt/Yang-Lie-New-Director-of-Research-of-Third-Avenue.html Third Avenue Management LLC, the prominent investment adviser to an assortment of private and institutional clients announced here today of the promotion of Yang Lie to the designation of the Director of Research, a mew position that has been recently created in the realm of the Third Avenue. It has moreover been stated, that henceforth Ms. Lie shall be held accountable for the efficient progress of the veracity of the company in general, that has within its gamut the operations from the evaluation and tracking of the investment opportunities to the maintenance of the highest standards in client reporting. In addition, she will be reporting in person to both Martin Whitman and Curtis Jensen, Third Avenue's Co-Chief Investment Officers, with whom she is destined to work also accordingly. text/html 2007-07-21T09:41:37+01:00 http://www.wallstreetactivist.com http://www.wallstreetactivist.com/index.php/20070721257/Take-Two-Interactive/2K-Announces-All-Pro-Tour.html 2K Sports, the renowned sports publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. announced here today of the All Pro tour, highlighting the headliner DJ Z-Trip known in the present days as one of the world's most eminent DJs and producers. According to the version of the announcement the entire course of the tour shall commence on July 23rd in Sacramento, CA, and is proceeding towards coast-to-coast to portray 2K Sports' All-Pro Football 2K8 in conjunction with the joint soundtrack release with Decon Records called All Pro. In addition it is also revealed that Aceyalone and Gift of Gab are combining with the DJ Z-Trip for two dozen dates on an approximate basis, and the two are found to visible on All Pro, the CD of remixes, mash-ups and original material that DJ Z-Trip that have been exclusively fashioned for the game. text/html 2007-07-21T09:39:19+01:00 http://www.wallstreetactivist.com http://www.wallstreetactivist.com/index.php/20070721256/Motorola/Terayon-Communication-Merges-With-Motorola.html Motorola, Inc. the renowned frontrunner in wireless and broadband communications announced here today of its completion of the acquisition of the Terayon Communication Systems, Inc. In this regard it has also come to the knowledge that the Motorola Inc. has also been able to get hold of all the due shares of Terayon's common stock at the rate of $1.80 per share in cash. It is also to be noted that the entire business deal has a total equity value of $140 million on an approximate basis in accordance with completely diluted foundation. text/html 2007-07-20T07:42:35+01:00 http://www.wallstreetactivist.com http://www.wallstreetactivist.com/index.php/20070720255/Third-Avenue-Mgmt/Erik-Kleinbeck-the-new-MD-of-Third-Avenue-Management.html Third Avenue Management LLC, the prominent investment adviser to an assortment of private and institutional clients announced here today of the joining of Mr. Erik Kleinbeck as the impending Managing Director of the Client Service and Business Development Team in the Third Avenue Management. It has been acknowledged in this regard, that the core job of Kleinbeck will concentrate on the alternative investment vehicles of the firm and shall be accountable entirely for the enhancement of the business development efforts, marketing communications in conjunction with new product offerings. text/html 2007-07-20T07:39:55+01:00 http://www.wallstreetactivist.com http://www.wallstreetactivist.com/index.php/20070720254/Take-Two-Interactive/Rockstar-Games-Conceited-In-Achievement.html It has been announced here today by the Rockstar Games, the prominent publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc., here today in a proud note that within a very short time the Rockstar Games presents Table Tennis will be making its way to the Wii™ home video game system from Nintendo this Fall. text/html 2007-07-20T07:37:25+01:00 http://www.wallstreetactivist.com http://www.wallstreetactivist.com/index.php/20070720253/Motorola/Motorola-Heralds-Second-Quarter-Turnover.html Motorola, Inc. the renowned frontrunner in wireless and broadband communications today announced here of its sales of $8.7 billion for the second quarter of the stipulated period of 2007. In this regard, the Company has also brought to the fore that the total amount of money lost in respect of GAAP from the ongoing operations for the second quarter of 2007 was $0.02 per share, which in its turn takes account of net charges of $0.04 per share related to the diminution in workforce in conjunction with being an insurance litigation matter.