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ALAMOSA PCS (APCS, 18.20)- The wireless service provider beat estimates by nine cents as its second quarter loss widened to 37 cents per share from last year's loss of 21 cents.  Revenues in the quarter jumped 376% sequentially, to $83.5 million, above analysts' estimates of $70 million.

BJ'S WHOLESALE CLUB (BJS, 55.30)- The wholesale warehouse operator said its July same store sales 3.7%.  July total sales increased 7.3% to $368.6 million.

GAP INC (GPS, 27.17)- The apparel retailer said its July same store sales tumbled 12%.  July total sales increased 5% to $948 million.  The company said it sees second quarter earnings of 11 cents per share, inline with analysts'  expectations.

KEY3MEDIA GROUP INC (KME, 8.80)- The producer of IT tradeshows and conferences missed estimates by eight cents as its second quarter earnings fell to 10 cents per share from last year's 28 cents.  Revenues in the quarter declined 18.8% to $93.9 million.  The company warned that its full year earnings may fall short of previous guidance of $305-$320 million due to continued weakness in the tech sector.

KOHL'S CORPORATION (KSS, 58.40)- The retailer said its July same store sales jumped 14.3%.  July total sales increased 31% to $466.3 million.

LAMAR ADVERTISING CO (LAMR, 41.10)- The provider of outdoor advertising services met expectations as its second quarter loss narrowed to 21 cents per share from last year's loss of 23 cents.  Revenues in the quarter rose 11% to $191.8 million.  The company warned that it expects its third quarter revenues to drop 7% from last year's levels to $182 million.  Analysts were looking for third quarter revenues of $202 million.  The shares are down 3.50 in pre-open trading on the news.

SAFEGUARD SCIENTIFICS INC (SFE, 3.55)- The technology incubator said its fourth quarter revenues declined 4% to $1.1 billion.  The company reported a loss of 95 cents per share, compared to last year's profit of two cents.

WESTERN WIRELESS CORP (WWCA, 35.27)- The wireless service provider missed estimates by four cents as it reported a second quarter loss of 14 cents per share, compared to last year's profit of nine cents.  Revenues in the quarter increased 25% to $252.6 million, above analysts' estimates of $247 million.  The shares are down 2.27 in pre-open trading on the news.

WINN-DIXIE STORES INC (WIN, 23.51)- The supermarket operator met expectations as its fourth quarter earnings rose 143% to 34 cents per share.  Revenues in the quarter slipped 2.3% to $2.99 billion, and same store sales declined 5.2%.

BALLARD POWER SYSTEMS (BLDP, 38.05)- The fuel cell developer missed estimates by 10 cents as its second quarter loss widened to 29 cents per share from last year's loss of 14 cents.  Revenues in the quarter jumped 251% to C$14.9 million.

CISCO SYSTEMS (CSCO, 19.26)- The network equipment maker met expectations as its fourth quarter earnings tumbled 87% to two cents per share.  Revenues in the quarter declined 25% to $4.3 billion, in line with expectations. The company warned that it sees first quarter revenues of $4.0-$4.3 billion, compared to analysts' estimates of $4.4 billion. The shares are down 0.61 in pre-open trading on the news.

KPMG CONSULTING INC (KCIN, 13.68)- The consulting firm beat estimates by a penny as its fourth quarter earnings fell 38.2% sequentially to 21 cents per share.  Revenues in the quarter rose 8% to $723 million.  The shares are up 0.62 in pre-open trading on the news.

PURCHASEPRO.COM INC (PPRO, 0.97)- The provider of B2B e-commerce products missed estimates by nine cents as its second quarter loss narrowed to 19 cents per share from last year's loss of 31 cents.  Revenues in the quarter rose to $18.8 million from last year's $9.5 million, but gross margins declined to 85% from 93%.  The shares are down 0.12 in pre-open trading on the news.

SERVICE CORP INTERNATIONAL (SRV, 7.88)- The cemetery operator and provider of funeral services met expectations as it reported a second quarter profit of five cents per share, compared to last year's loss of three cents.  Revenues in the quarter fell 2.9% to $618.7 million.

ARMSTRONG HOLDINGS (ACK, 3.20)- The maker of floor and ceiling products said its second quarter earnings fell to 81 cents per share from last year's $1.18.  Revenues in the quarter declined 5.5% to $748.6 million.

CORVEL CORP (CRVL, 38.50)- The maker of healthcare management software announced a 3 for 2 stock split.

ECHOSTAR COMMUNICATIONS (DISH, 30.44)- The satellite broadcaster has made an unsolicited $32 billion all-stock bid for Hughes Electronics Corp (GMH, 19.36).  Under the terms of the proposed merger, GMH shareholders would receive 0.75 DISH shares for each GMH share held.  The bid values each GMH share at $23, an 18% premium to Friday's close.  
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EXCO RESOURCES (EXCO, 16.53)- The oil and gas producer said its second quarter earnings rose to 37 cents per share from last year's 19 cents.  Analysts were looking for the company to earn 66 cents.  Revenues in the quarter jumped to $17.87 million from last year's $5.56 million.

GENESCO INC (GCO, 27.48)- The footwear retailer warned that its second quarter and full year results will fall short of expectations due to weak economic conditions.  The company now sees second quarter revenues of $165-$166 million and earnings of $0.23-$0.25 per share, compared  to analysts' estimates of revenues of $172 million and earnings of 29 cents.  The company sees full year revenues of $760-$767 million and earnings of $1.58-$1.64 per share, compared  to analysts' estimates of revenues of $789 million and earnings of $1.74.

MILLICOM INT'L CELLULAR (MICC, 22)- The cellular operator said its second quarter loss narrowed to 14 cents per share from last year's loss of $1.41.  Revenues in the quarter rose 27% to $173.9 million.

PROTECTION ONE INC (POI, 1.15)- The provider of commercial and residential security services said its second quarter loss widened to 28 cents per share from last year's loss of 19 cents.  Revenues in the quarter fell 13% to $88.1 million.

RADIOSHACK CORP (RSH, 28.90)- The electronics retailer said its July same store sales fell 6%.  July total sales declined 5% to $320.3 million.

THEGLOBE.COM (TGLO, 0.14)- The beleaguered Internet web site operator said it will shut down its flagship theglobe.com community web site and will close its webjump.com web hosting business on August 15th.  The company also plans to eliminate 49% of its remaining workforce.  The shares, which now trade in the pink sheets, hit $96 during their first day of trading on NASDAQ 2 years ago...The company plans to seek a "synergistic business combination" for its remaining games web sites.