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CROSSROADS SYSTEMS (CRDS, 10.94)- The maker of fibre channel storage routers missed estimates by nine cents as its third quarter loss widened to 30 cents per share from last year's loss of nine cents.  Revenues in the quarter fell 6%, and 57% sequentially, to $4.8 million.  The company attributed the poor showing to slower than expected  sales growth of SCSI routers.

DUCKWALL-ALCO STORES (DUCK, 9)- The operator of discount variety stores said second quarter earnings rose 8% to 40 cents per share.  Revenues in the quarter increased 5.3% to $99.1 million, and same store sales rose 1.9%.  Gross margins fell to 33.4% from last year's 33.9%.

MANDALAY RESORTS (MBG, 26.19)- The casino operator beat estimates by three cents as its second quarter earnings jumped 72.4% to 50 cents per share.  Revenues in the quarter increased 25.4% to $647.4 million.

TAKE TO AUCTION.COM INC (TTA, 8)- The online auction site has offered to acquire auctioneer Greg Manning Auctions (GMAI, 8.03) for $14 per share.  The offer values GMAI at $137 million.
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WIND RIVER SYSTEMS (WIND, 36.94)- The maker of embedded software will join the S&P MidCap 400 Index on an as yet undetermined date.

DILLARDS INC (DDS, 14)- The department store operator missed estimates by nine cents as second quarter earnings fell to 15 cents per share from last year's 34 cents.  Revenues in the quarter slipped 2% to $3.926 billion, and same store sales fell 3%.

J. BAKER INC (JBAK, 5)- The apparel and footwear retailer missed estimates by a penny as it reported flat second quarter earnings of 23 cents per share.  Second quarter revenues rose 12.3% to $190 million, and same store sales increased 1.1%.  The company attributed the earnings shortfall to unseasonably cool weather.

MAPINFO CORP (MAPS, 38)- The maker of mapping products announced a 3 for 2 stock split.  The company also said it will buyback up to $5 million of its shares.

SBE INC (SBEI, 20.88)- The maker of networking products earned 21 cents per share in its fiscal third quarter, compared to last year's loss of 18 cents.  Third quarter revenues doubled to $7.8 million, and gross margins rose to 62% from last year's 59%.

SIZZLER INTERNATIONAL (SZ, 1)- The steakhouse operator said its first quarter earnings rose 11.1% to 10 cents per share.  Revenues in the quarter fell 4% to $54.7 million, but U.S. same restaurant sales rose 1.9%.

WHITEHALL JEWELLERS (JWL, 10)- The jewelry retailer met expectations as second quarter earnings tumbled 80% to three cents per share.  Revenues rose 15.6% to $76.1 million, and same store sales increased 0.8%.

ACTIVE APPAREL GROUP (AAGP, 4)- The maker of activewear and sportswear has agreed to acquire sporting goods maker Everlast for $60 million in a cash and stock deal.  The company will change its name to Everlast Worldwide following the merger.

CPI CORP (CPY, 24)- The operator of Sears Portraits Studios reported second quarter earnings of 25 cents per share, compared to last year's loss of three cents.  Revenues in the quarter increased 3.9% to $60.8 million.

DRKOOP.COM INC (KOOP, 1.25)- The sickly health information website missed estimates by a penny as its second quarter loss narrowed to $1.18 per share from last year's loss of $1.28.  Revenues in the quarter rose 150% to $2.5 million, but the company's loss jumped to $40.6 million from last year's $17.7 million. The company's cash and cash equivalents position dropped to $1.95 million on June 30th from $35.7 on December 31st. Separately, the SEC is conducting an investigation of the company.

FIDELITY HOLDINGS INC (FDHG, 1)- The operator of auto dealerships and CarsTV.com said its second quarter earnings rose to two cents per share from last year's breakeven.  Revenues in the quarter rose 58% to $86 million.

J&J SNACK FOODS (JJSF, 16)- The maker of pretzels and other snack foods warned that fourth quarter earnings will fall short of expectations.  The company now sees earnings of 50 cents per share in the quarter.  Analysts were looking for the company to earn 80 cents.

CLEARNET COMMUNICATIONS (CLNT, 30)- The wireless operator has agreed to be acquired by Canada's TELUS Corp for $47.37 (C$70.00) per share in a deal valued at $4.47 billion.

KEY ENERGY SERVICES (KEG, 9.31)- The oil services company beat estimates by a penny as it reported breakeven fourth quarter results, compared to last year's loss of 24 cents per share.  Revenues in the quarter jumped 37% to $169.9 million.

LAMAR CAPITAL CORP (LCCO, 7.63)- The bank holding company missed estimates by two cents as it reported flat second quarter earnings of 24 cents per share.

LUBYS INC (LUB, 8)- The restaurant operator warned that fourth quarter earnings will fall short of expectations.  The company now sees earnings of $0.01-$0.05 per share, compared to analysts' estimates of 24 cents. The company attributed the shortfall to a 5.5% decline in same restaurant sales, and higher food and labor costs. The company also said it will take a fourth quarter charge of $12-$15 million to cover costs associated with the closing of 12 under performing restaurants.

WAL-MART STORES (WMT, 50.88)- The retailer is reportedly ready to bid $9 billion for UK drugstore chain Boots Plc, according to a report in Sunday's Independent.