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ADOBE SYSTEMS INC (ADBE, 25)- The graphics software maker beat estimates by five cents as its fourth quarter earnings rose 43.5% to 33 cents per share.  Revenues in the quarter increased 16.6%, but fell 7.4% sequentially, to $329 million.  The company warned that its second quarter revenues growth will be lower than expected.  The company now sees second quarter revenues rising 15% from last year's levels.

ALLOY ONLINE INC (ALOY, 10)- The teen-orientated Internet web site operator and apparel direct marketer beat estimates by two cents as it reported a fourth quarter profit of four cents per share, compared to last year's loss of 27 cents.  Revenues in the quarter jumped 151%, and 51% sequentially, to $42.5 million.  The company said it sees full year revenues of $140-$145 million.

CACHE INC (CACH, 4)- The women's apparel retailer said its fourth quarter earnings fell to 11 cents per share from last year's 27 cents.  Revenues in the quarter rose 6.2% to $53.74 million, and same store sales increased 2%.

COMPAQ COMPUTER (CPQ, 18.50)- The computer maker warned that first quarter results will fall short of expectations.  The company now sees revenues in the quarter falling 4% to $9-9.2 billion, and expects to report earnings of $0.12-$0.14 per share.  Analysts were looking for the company to earn 20 cents.  The company said it will take a restructuring charge of $125-$150 million, and will cut 7% of its workforce, or 5,000 employees.  The company sees the restructuring moves yielding $500-$600 million in annual savings.

ENBRIDGE INC (ENBR, 25)- The energy pipeline operator has agreed to acquire natural gas pipeline operator Midcoast Energy (MRS, 25.20) in a $600 million deal.  Under the terms of the deal, MRS shareholders will receive $27 in cash per share.  Enbridge expects the deal to be accretive to 2002 earnings.
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OSHKOSH TRUCK CO (OTRKB, 46)- The specialty truck maker warned that second quarter and full year earnings will fall short of expectations due to weakness in its concrete placement segment.  The company now sees second quarter earnings of $0.65-$0.70 per share, and full year earnings of $2.80-$3.00, compared to analysts' expectations of 77 cents and $3.47, respectively.

TEKTRONIX INC (TEK, 24.66)- The maker of test and measurement equipment beat estimates by five cents as its third quarter earnings jumped 76.2% to 37 cents per share.  Revenues in the quarter rose 20.8% to $326.9 million.

BREEZECOM LTD (BRZE, 7)- The maker of wireless access products warned that its first quarter results will fall short of expectations.  The company now sees revenues of $23-$26 million and breakeven earnings.  Analysts were looking for the company to earn 10 cents.  The company sees full year earnings of $0.15-$0.20 per share, compared to analysts' estimates of 45 cents.  The shares are down 0.25 in pre-open trading on the news.

COST PLUS INC (CPWM, 21)- The retailer met expectations as its fourth quarter earnings rose 5.8% to 87 cents per share.  Revenues in the quarter increased 23.4% to $206.7 million, and same store sales rose 2.1%.

HJ HEINZ CO (HNJ, 40.86)- The food maker met lowered expectations as its third quarter earnings rose 3.2% to 65 cents per share.  Revenues in the quarter slipped 1.1% to $2.27 billion.

KROGER CO (KR, 23.04)- The supermarket operator met expectations as its fourth quarter earnings rose 30% to 48 cents per share, excluding one-time items.  Revenues in the quarter increased 12.9% to $12.7 billion, and same store sales rose 1.5%.

SHOPKO STORES (SKO, 8.00)- The discount store operator beat estimates by eight cents as its fourth quarter earnings slid 40.2% to $1.04 per share.  Revenues in the quarter increased 10.4% to $1.13 billion, and same store sales edged up 0.7%.  Gross margins fell to 24.3% from last year's 27.4%.

SANDISK CORP (SNDK, 21)- The maker of flash data storage products warned that first quarter results will fall significantly short of expectations.  The company now sees first quarter revenues falling 45% sequentially to $85 million, compared to previous estimates of a 15%-20% decline to $124-$131 million.  The company now sees breakeven earnings, compared to analysts' expectations of a profit of 20 cents.  The shares are down 2.50 in pre-open trading on the news.

STEWART ENTERPRISES (STEI, 4)- The provider of death care services and products reported flat first quarter earnings of 16 cents per share.  Revenues in the quarter slipped 5.9% to $176.7 million.

ANADIGICS INC (ANAD, 13.06)- The maker of broadband components warned that its first quarter earnings will fall short of expectations.  The company now sees a loss of 14 cents per share, compared to analysts' estimates of a loss of eight cents.  The company said it expects the "industry softness" to continue into the second quarter, and said second quarter earnings could decline 25% sequentially from the first quarter's expected $28.5 million.

BIOMET INC (BMET, 40)- The medical devices maker beat estimates by a penny as its third quarter earnings rose 24% to 31 cents per share.  Revenues in the quarter increased 14.3% to $266.3 million.

HOT TOPIC INC (HOTT, 27.06)- The retailer of music influenced apparel beat estimates by two cents as its fourth quarter earnings rose 33% to 48 cents per share.  Revenues in the quarter increased 48% to $88.4 million, and same store sales rose 11.2%.

KIMBALL INTERNATIONAL (KBALB, 15)- The maker of furniture and cabinets warned that its third quarter earnings will fall short of expectations due to weaker than expected sales and economic growth.  The company now sees earnings of $0.16-$0.20 per share.  Analysts were looking for flat earnings of 29 cents per share.

MET LIFE INC (MET, 31.68)- The insurer warned that first quarter earnings will fall short of expectations due to higher claims in its auto and home insurance segments.  The company now sees earnings of $0.47 per share, compared to analysts' estimates of $0.52.

TALBOTS INC (TLB, 44.60)- The women's apparel retailer beat estimates by a penny as its fourth quarter earnings jumped 113% to 51 cents per share.  Revenues in the quarter rose 24% to $473.1 million, and same store sales increased 12.8%.  Separately, the company announced a $100 million stock buyback.

BASSETT FURNITURE (BSET, 14)- The home furnishings maker warned that its first quarter results will fall short of expectations due to slowing economic conditions.  The company now sees revenues falling 13% from last year's first quarter, and expects to report earnings of 30 cents per share.  Analysts were looking for the company to earn 32 cents.

CIT GROUP INC (CIT, 22.75)- The commercial finance company has agreed to be acquired by conglomerate Tyco International (TYC, 50.70) for $9.2 billion in an all-stock deal.  Under the terms of the deal, CIT shareholders will receive 0.6907 shares of TYC for each share held, valuing each CIT share at approximately $35.02. 
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GENERAL ELECTRIC CO (GE, 39.60)- The company said it expects to meet analysts' first quarter estimates of 30 cents per share.  The company also said it now sees more than $3 billion in annual synergies from its recent Honeywell acquisition, compared to original estimates of $1.5 billion.

NPC INTERNATIONAL (NPCI, 10.19)- The operator of Pizza Hut franchises warned that its fourth quarter earnings will fall short of expectations.  The company now sees earnings of $0.26-$0.28 per share, compared to analysts' estimates of 30 cents.  The company attributed the shortfall to lower than expected same store sales growth.  The company also said February same store sales rose 0.8%.

ALLIANCE SEMICONDUCTOR (ALSC, 12.43)- The semiconductor maker warned that fourth quarter results will fall short of expectations.  The company now sees fourth quarter revenues falling 45%-50% below the third quarter's $63.8 million.

AMERISTAR CASINOS (ASCA, 6.31)- The casino operator beat estimates by two cents as its fourth quarter earnings rose to four cents per share, excluding one-time items, compared to last year's loss of four cents.  Revenues in the quarter rose 17.3% to $89.6 million.

CROWN GROUP INC (CNGR, 3.81)- The operator of used car dealerships said its third quarter earnings fell to 13 cents per share from last year's 16 cents.  Revenues in the quarter rose 36% to $80.1 million.

DIODES INC (DIOD, 10.06)- The chipmaker warned that first quarter results will fall short of expectations.  The company sees net income of $500,000, compared to the fourth quarter's $2.8 million (46 cents per share).  Analysts were looking for the company to earn 27 cents in the quarter.  The company attributed the shortfall to an "industry-wide slowdown".

HOLLY CORP (HOC, 23.80)- The oil refiner reported second quarter earnings of $1.66 per share, compared to last year's loss of 59 cents.  Revenues in the quarter rose 29.6% to $283.14 million.

MIDWAY AIRLINES (MDWY, 4.34)- The airline reported a fourth quarter loss of 42 cents per share, compared to last year's profit of 12 cents.  Revenues in the quarter rose 32% to $76.7 million.  The company attributed the loss to increased competition, higher fuel costs, and severe weather.

PARK-OHIO HOLDINGS (PKOH, 5.43)- The maker of industrial components missed estimates by 26 cents as it reported a fourth quarter loss of five cents per share, compared to last year's profit of 33 cents.  Revenues in the quarter declined 4.4% to $172.85 million.