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The results were presented today at the American College of Cardiology 59th Annual Scientific Sessions in Atlanta. http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/news.html?ref=rss&d=186591 Sun, 14 Mar 2010 14:00 GMT http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/news.html?ref=rss&d=186581 SAN FRANCISCO, March 12, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LookSmart, Ltd. (Nasdaq:LOOK), an online search advertising solutions company, today announced that on March 9, 2010 it received a notice from the NASDAQ staff stating that the Company has failed to comply with the $1.00 minimum bid price required for continued listing of its common stock on the NASDAQ Stock Market set forth in Listing Rule 5450(a). The letter also states that the Company has a grace period of 180 days to regain compliance as set forth in Listing Rule 5810(c). The letter further states that if at anytime during this grace period the bid price of the Company's security closes at $1.00 per share or more for a minimum of ten consecutive business days, the Staff will provide a written confirmation of compliance and this matter will be closed. In the event the Company does not regain compliance prior to the expiration of the grace period, it will receive written notification that its securities are subject to delisting. http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/news.html?ref=rss&d=186581 Sat, 13 Mar 2010 00:11 GMT http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/news.html?ref=rss&d=186553 NEW YORK, March 12, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:NDAQ) announced today the results of the quarterly reranking of the NASDAQ Q-50 IndexSM (Nasdaq:NXTQ), which will become effective with the market open on Monday, March 22, 2010. http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/news.html?ref=rss&d=186553 Sat, 13 Mar 2010 00:05 GMT http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/news.html?ref=rss&d=186576 PASO ROBLES, Calif., March 12, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heritage Oaks Bancorp, (Nasdaq:HEOP) ("Company"), the holding company of Heritage Oaks Bank, today announced that it closed its previously announced private placement of 52,088 shares of its Series B Mandatorily Convertible Adjustable Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock ("Series B Preferred Stock") and 1,189,538 shares of its Series C Convertible Perpetual Preferred Stock, raising gross proceeds of approximately $56.0 million. In addition, approximately $4.0 million was placed in escrow for a second closing of 4,072 shares of Series B Preferred Stock, pending receipt of regulatory approvals required for the particular investor purchasing such shares. http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/news.html?ref=rss&d=186576 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 23:20 GMT http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/news.html?ref=rss&d=186542 DENVER, March 12, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In a release issued today for VCG Holding Corp. (Nasdaq:VCGH), under the same headline, please note several changes have been made throughout the release and the financial tables. The corrected release follows: http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/news.html?ref=rss&d=186542 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 23:06 GMT http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/news.html?ref=rss&d=186574 RIVERTON, Wyo., March 12, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- U.S. Energy Corp. (Nasdaq:USEG) ("USE" or the "Company"), a natural resources exploration and development company with interests in oil and gas, molybdenum, geothermal, and real estate assets, today reported highlights and financial results for the year ended December 31, 2009. http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/news.html?ref=rss&d=186574 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 22:37 GMT http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/news.html?ref=rss&d=186568 AUBURN, Ala., March 12, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Auburn National Bancorporation (Nasdaq:AUBN) today announced revised earnings for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2009 resulting from an increase in the Company's provision for loan losses. Revised net earnings for the fourth quarter of 2009 were $0.2 million, or $0.06 per share, compared to previously reported net earnings of approximately $1.4 million, or $0.40 per share for the fourth quarter of 2009. Revised net earnings for the full year 2009 were $2.4 million, or $0.66 per share, compared to previously reported net earnings of $3.6 million, or $1.00 per share for the full year 2009. http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/news.html?ref=rss&d=186568 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 22:36 GMT http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/news.html?ref=rss&d=186536 CONWAY, Ark., March 12, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Home BancShares, Inc. (Nasdaq:HOMB) and Centennial Bank, announced the bank has acquired the banking operations of Old Southern Bank (Old Southern) headquartered in Orlando, Florida through a loss-sharing agreement with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/news.html?ref=rss&d=186536 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 22:11 GMT http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/news.html?ref=rss&d=186569 NEW YORK, March 12, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Brualdi Law Firm, P.C. announces that a lawsuit has been commenced in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia on behalf of purchasers of Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc. ("Schweitzer") (NYSE:SWM) stock during the period between August 5, 2009 and February 10, 2010, inclusive (the "Class Period") for violations of the federal securities laws. http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/news.html?ref=rss&d=186569 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 22:00 GMT http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/news.html?ref=rss&d=186570 NEW YORK, March 12, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Brualdi Law Firm, P.C. announces that a lawsuit has been commenced in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California on behalf of purchasers Medivation, Inc. ("Medivation" or the "Company") (Nasdaq:MDVN) stock during the period between July 17, 2008 and March 2, 2010, inclusive (the "Class Period") for violations of the federal securities laws. http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/news.html?ref=rss&d=186570 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 22:00 GMT http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/news.html?ref=rss&d=186571 NEW YORK, March 12, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Brualdi Law Firm, P.C. announces that a lawsuit has been commenced in the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts on behalf of purchasers of Novelos Therapeutics, Inc. ("Novelos" or the "Company") (OTCBB:NVLT) stock during the period between December 14, 2009 and February 24, 2010, inclusive (the "Class Period") for violations of the federal securities laws. http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/news.html?ref=rss&d=186571 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 22:00 GMT http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/news.html?ref=rss&d=186572 NEW YORK, March 12, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Brualdi Law Firm, P.C. announces that a lawsuit has been commenced in the United States District Court for the District of Nevada on behalf of purchasers Ormat Technologies, Inc. ("Ormat" or the "Company") (NYSE:ORA) stock during the period between May 6, 2008 and February 24, 2010, inclusive (the "Class Period") for violations of the federal securities laws. http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/news.html?ref=rss&d=186572 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 22:00 GMT http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/news.html?ref=rss&d=186567 CARENCRO, La., March 12, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OMNI Energy Services Corp. (Nasdaq:OMNI) (the "Company" or "OMNI") today announced plans to release financial results for the year ended December 31, 2009, on Monday, March 15, 2010 before the opening of the markets in the United States. The Company will conduct a conference call at 2:00 P.M. CDT on Thursday, March 18, 2010, to discuss the results with analysts, investors and other interested parties. Individuals who wish to participate in the conference call should dial (877) 303-7550, confirmation code 63094662, in the United States or (760) 666-3601, confirmation code 63094662, from outside the United States. http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/news.html?ref=rss&d=186567 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 21:41 GMT http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/news.html?ref=rss&d=186558 MINOT, N.D., March 12, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Investors Real Estate Trust (Nasdaq:IRET) (Nasdaq:IRETP) ("IRET" or the "Company"), today reported its financial and operating results for the three months ended January 31, 2010. http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/news.html?ref=rss&d=186558 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 21:19 GMT http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/news.html?ref=rss&d=186566 NEW YORK, March 12, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The law firm of Napoli Bern Ripka, LLP announced today that a claim was filed with Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, otherwise known as FINRA, against Shay Financial Services, Inc., Roger Shay and Roger D. Shay Jr. The claim was filed on behalf of a local bank that seeks damages for losses sustained as a result of Shay's recommendation to purchase Asset Management Funds. The AMF Funds include the U.S. Government Mortgage Fund (ASMTX), Intermediate Mortgage Fund (ASCPX), Short U.S. Government Fund (ASITX), Ultra Short Mortgage Fund (ASARX), and the Ultra Short Fund (AULTX). http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/news.html?ref=rss&d=186566 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 21:01 GMT http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/news.html?ref=rss&d=186531 STOCKHOLM, Sweden, March 12, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:NDAQ) today announced the results of the semi-annual review of the NASDAQ OMX Russia 15 Index (Nasdaq:NORUX15), which will become effective with the market open on Monday, March 22, 2010. http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/news.html?ref=rss&d=186531 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 21:00 GMT http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/news.html?ref=rss&d=186475 NEW YORK, March 12, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Loral Space & Communications Inc. (Nasdaq:LORL) today reported its financial results for the year and fourth quarter ended December 31, 2009. http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/news.html?ref=rss&d=186475 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:30 GMT http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/news.html?ref=rss&d=186551 ROCKFORD, Ill., March 12, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AMCORE Financial, Inc. (Nasdaq:AMFI) today announced that it received a notice from The Nasdaq Stock Market (Nasdaq) stating that because the minimum bid price of the Company's common stock was below $1.00 per share for 30 consecutive business days, the Company was therefore not in compliance with Nasdaq Marketplace Rule 5450(a)(1). http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/news.html?ref=rss&d=186551 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:30 GMT http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/news.html?ref=rss&d=186539 FULLERTON, Calif., March 12, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GT Legend Automotive Holdings, Inc. (Pink Sheets:GTLA) issued a statement today that the acquisition of Compassionate Therapeutic Solutions, LLC has been completed. http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/news.html?ref=rss&d=186539 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:15 GMT http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/news.html?ref=rss&d=186559 ADVISORY, March 12, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/news.html?ref=rss&d=186559 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:14 GMT