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DESIGNS INC (DESI, 4.08)- The operator of Levi's outlet stores said its first quarter loss widened to nine cents per share from last year's loss of three cents.  Revenues in the quarter fell 1.5% to $39.4 million, and same store sales tumbled 9.9%.

DUCKWALL-ALCO STORES INC (DUCK, 7.06)- The variety store retailer said its first quarter earnings fell to one cent from last year's 12 cents.  Revenues in the quarter rose 0.8% to $91.8 million, but same store sales slipped 0.3%.  Gross margins fell to 32.3% from last year's 33.3%.

ELDER-BEERMAN STORES CORP (EBSC, 3.25)- The department store operator said its first quarter loss narrowed to two cents per share from last year's loss of 21 cents.  Revenues in the quarter fell 1.2% to $147.3 million, and same store sales declined 2.9%

HIBBETT SPORTING GOODS (HIBB, 43.01)- The sporting goods retailer beat estimates by a penny as its first quarter earnings rose 21.4% to 51 cents per share.  Revenues in the quarter increased 19.4% to $60.3 million.

NETSILICON INC (NSIL, 6.08)- The maker of Internet/ethernet connectivity products met expectations as it reported a first quarter loss of 15 cents per share, compared to last year's profit of five cents.  Revenues in the quarter tumbled 22.2% to $7 million, below analysts' estimates of $9.6 million.  The company warned that it sees second quarter revenues of $6.9-$7.3 million, compared to analysts' estimates of $11 million.

OHIO ART CO (OAR, 6)- The toy maker reported a first quarter profit of eight cents per share, compared to last year's loss of $1.61.  Revenues in the quarter rose 11% to $10.07  million.

BTG INC (BTGI, 7.18)- The technical services firm met expectations as its fourth quarter earnings tumbled 67% to 12 cents per share.  Revenues in the quarter fell 1% to $58.8 million.

COOPER COMPANIES INC (COO, 42.35)- The maker of specialty healthcare products beat estimates by a penny as its second quarter earnings rose 23.4% to 58 cents per share.  Revenues in the quarter increased 10% to $56 million, below analysts' estimates of $59 million.

COST PLUS INC (CPWM, 28.00)- The entertainment products retailer beat estimates by a penny as its first quarter earnings rose 20% to six cents per share.  Revenues in the quarter increased 22.4% to $112.9 million, and same store sales rose 4.4%.  Analysts were looking for revenues of $108 million.  The company said it sees second quarter earnings of seven cents per share and revenues of $113 million, above analysts' estimates of earnings of six cents and revenues of $111 million.

EATON VANCE CORP (EV, 38.00)- The investment management firm missed estimates by three cents as its second quarter earnings rose 2.5% to 41 cents per share.  Revenues in the quarter increased 10.1% to $115.5 million.

FIREPOND INC (FIRE, 2.25)- The maker of customer service solutions missed estimates by two cents as its second quarter loss widened to 40 cents per share from last year's loss of five cents.  Revenues in the quarter fell to $12.3 million from last year's $13.6 million, significantly below analysts' estimates of $22 million.

GYMBOREE CORP (GYMB, 4.93)- The children's apparel retailer and maker beat estimates by a penny as its first quarter loss narrowed to one cent from last year's loss of 56 cents.  Revenues in the quarter rose 23% to $124 million, and same store sales jumped 25%.  The company warned that it sees a second quarter loss of ($0.18)-($0.21) per share, compared to analysts' estimates of a loss of 11 cents.

MENS WEARHOUSE (MW, 25.01)- The men's apparel retailer met expectations as its first quarter earnings fell one cent to 31 cents per share.  Revenues in the quarter increased 5.8% to $304.7 million, but U.S. same store sales fell 4.3%.  The company warned that it sees second quarter earnings at the lower end of current analysts' estimates (36 cents), compared to the consensus estimate of 40 cents.

PATTERSON DENTAL CO (PDCO, 34.03)- The maker of dental products met expectations as its fourth quarter earnings rose 16.9% to 31 cents per share.  Revenues in the quarter increased 9.4% to $305.1 million.  Gross margins rose to 35.8% from last year's 35.2%.  The company warned that it sees first quarter earnings of $0.28-$0.29 per share, compared to analysts' estimates of 30 cents.

PETSMART INC (PETM, 4.91)- The pet store operator met expectations as it reported flat first quarter earnings of a penny per share.  Revenues in the quarter rose 9% to $582 million, and same store sales increased 3.2%.  The company said it sees breakeven second quarter results, compared to analysts' estimates of a loss of one cent.

RENT-WAY INC (RWY, 7.70)- The operator of rental-purchase stores said its second quarter revenues rose 17.4% to $174.8 million.

SYNOPSYS INC (SNPS, 60)- The maker of electronic design automation tools missed estimates by a penny as its second quarter earnings fell to 19 cents per share from last year's 47 cents.  Revenues in the quarter fell 20.2% to $163.5 million, below analysts' estimates of $166 million.  The company said it sees full year earnings of $1.05-$1.15 per share, above analysts' estimates of $1.04 per share.

DILLARDS INC (DDS, 19.52)- The department store operator missed estimates by three cents as its first quarter earnings fell to 30 cents per share from last year's 58 cents.  Revenues in the quarter declined 7.8% to $1.92 million, and same store sales dropped 8%.

NEIMAN-MARCUS GROUP (NMG.a, 38.75)- The department store operator missed estimates by a penny as its first quarter earnings fell 14.9% to 80 cents per share.  Revenues in the quarter slipped 0.3% to $681.6 million, and same store sales declined 1.4%.

POLO RALPH LAUREN (RL, 28.66)- The apparel maker beat estimates by a penny as its first quarter earnings rose one percent to 44 cents per share.  Revenues in the quarter increased 15% to $538.5 million.

CHARTERED SEMICONDUCTOR (CHRT, 32.75)- The chipmaker warned that it expects to report a wider than expected second quarter loss due to weak industry conditions.  The company now sees a loss of ($0.76)-($0.78) per ADS, compared to analysts estimates of a loss of 52 cents.  The company sees revenues tumbling 48% sequentially to $107 million, compared to analysts' estimates of $155 million.

CHRISTOPHER & BANKS CORP (CHBS, 44.11)- The women's specialty apparel retailer will be added to the S&P SmallCap 600 Index after the close of trading on Friday.

FASHIONMALL.COM INC (FASH, 1.83)- The Internet shopping portal beat estimates by two cents as its first quarter loss narrowed to eight cents per share from last year's loss of 53 cents.  Revenues in the quarter rose 2% to $1.34 million.

MERCURY INTERACTIVE CORP (MERQ, 74.21)- The maker of enterprise testing software has agreed to acquire software maker Freshwater Software Inc for $147 million in an all cash deal.

SAVVIS COMMUNICATIONS (SVVS, 1.31)- The provider of IP network solutions beat estimates by a penny as its first quarter loss widened to 64 cents per share from last year's loss of 34 cents.  Revenues in the quarter rose 144%, and 2% sequentially, to $59.7 million.

SIMON TRANSPORTATION SERVICES (SIMN, 5.50)- The trucking company reported a second quarter loss of $1.44 per share, compared to last year's profit of one cent.  Revenues in the quarter rose 16.1% to $64.1 million.

SPORT CHALET INC (SPCH, 9.75)- The operator of sporting goods superstores missed estimates by four cents as its fourth quarter earnings fell to 15 cents per share from last year's 26 cents.  Revenues in the quarter rose 14.3% to $56 million, and same store sales jumped 11.3%.

DIAGNOSTIC PRODUCTS CORP (DP, 71.77)- The maker of immunodiagnostic testing products announced a 2 for 1 stock split.

E*TRADE GROUP INC (ET, 9.20)- The online broker has agreed to acquire online broker Web Street Inc (WEBS, 0.80) in a $45 million all-stock deal.
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MAJOR AUTOMOTIVE COMPANIES (MAJR, 1.85)- The operator of auto dealerships said its first quarter earnings rose to 11 cents per share from last year's two cents.  Revenues in the quarter increased 30% to $88.11 million.

MANDALAY RESORT GROUP (MBG, 26.20)- The casino and resort operator beat estimates by a penny as its first quarter earnings rose 5.2% to 61 cents per share.  Revenues in the quarter rose 5.6% to $669 million, below analysts' estimates of $678 million.

MCCLAIN INDUSTRIES (MCCL, 2.40)- The maker of solid waste handling equipment reported a second quarter loss of 29 cents per share.  Revenues in the quarter fell 32% to $24.75 million.

STARTEC GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS (STGC, 0.29)- The telecom said its first quarter loss widened to $1.21 per share from last year's loss of $1.05.  Revenues in the quarter fell 16% to $65 million.  The company said its quarter end cash and cash equivalents position was $6 million.

TOYS R US INC (TOY, 28.59)- The toy store operator missed estimates by three cents as it reported a first quarter loss of nine cents per share, compared to last year's profit of six cents.  Revenues in the quarter rose 5% to $2.1 billion.

VIVENDI UNIVERSAL (V, 68.15)- The media and entertainment company has agreed to acquire MP3.com Inc (MPPP, 3.01) for $5 per share in a cash and stock deal valued at $372 million, a 67% premium to Friday's closing price.
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WEBHIRE INC (HIRE, 0.70)- The provider of Internet recruiting solutions announced a one for five reverse stock split.

WHX CORP (WHX, 1.19)- The diversified manufacturer said its first quarter loss widened to $1.05 per share from last year's loss of 84 cents.  Revenues in the quarter fell to $156.1 million from last year's $467.7 million.