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APACHE CORP (APA, 66.25)- The oil and gas explorer said it expects to beat analysts' full year estimates.  The company now sees earnings of $5.50 per share, compared to analysts' expectations of $4.81.  The company attributed the improved forecast to higher oil prices and higher volumes.

GADZOOX NETWORKS (ZOOX, 10.31)- The maker of storage area network devices warned that second quarter revenues will fall short of expectations.  The company now sees revenues of $6.75-$7.65 million in the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $9 million.  The company attributed the shortfall to the slow ramp-up of a new product, and excess inventory.

SPEEDFAM-IPEC (SFAM, 16.06)- The semiconductor equipment maker warned that first quarter earnings will fall short of expectations due to order delays.  The company now sees a loss of ($0.23)-($0.27) per share in the quarter.  Analysts were looking for the company to earn 12 cents.

TRW INC (TRW, 45.25)- The automotive and aerospace parts maker warned that third quarter earnings will fall short of expectations due to the weakness of the euro against the dollar, higher interest costs, and cutbacks at Ford Motors.  The company now sees earnings of $0.81-$0.86 per share in the quarter.  Analysts were looking for the company to earn $1.05.

WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE (WWW, 12.44)- The shoe maker warned that third quarter earnings will fall short of expectations.  The company now sees earnings of 28 cents per share, compared to analysts' estimates of 33 cents.  The company attributed the shortfall to sluggish sales of casual shoes and boots to retailers.

DIGENE CORP (DIGE, 39.68)- The maker of DNA testing systems missed estimates by three cents as its fourth quarter loss narrowed to 15 cents per share from last year's loss of 19 cents.  Revenues in the quarter rose 27% to $6.5 million.

DURA AUTOMOTIVE (DRRA, 11)- The auto parts maker warned that third and fourth quarter earnings will fall short of expectations.  The company now sees third quarter earnings of 58 cents and fourth quarter earnings of $1.12, compared to analysts' estimates of 75 cents and $1.25, respectively.  The company attributed the lowered forecast to weakness in the euro, effects of the firestone tire recall, and sluggish conditions in the recreational vehicle market.

GREAT A&P TEA CO (GAP, 14)- The grocery store operator warned that second quarter earnings will fall short of expectations.  The company now sees a loss of ($0.14)-($0.16) per share, compared to analysts' expectations of a profit of six cents.  The company attributed the shortfall to intense competition in the supermarket business, rising utility costs, reorganization costs, and below plan results from newly opened stores.

HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES (HOV, 7)- The homebuilder beat estimates by two cents as third quarter earnings inched up a penny to 37 cents per share.  Revenues in the quarter rose 20.6% to $285 million, and comparable order backlog increased 32.3%.

MP3.COM (MPPP, 7.88)- A federal judge ruled that the online music site violated copyright laws.  The ruling could cost the company up to $250 million.

NORDSTROM INC (JWN, 18.68)- The department store operator said August adjusted same store sales fell 6%.

SOUND ADVICE (SUND, 8.50)- The consumer electronics retailer said second quarter earnings fell to 16 cents per share from last year's 21 cents.  Revenues in the quarter rose 2.7% to $41.8 million, but same store sales were flat.

ADAPTEC INC (ADPT, 26)- The maker of SCSI adapters said its CFO has resigned.

CVS CORP (CVS, 37.13)- The drugstore operator said August same store sales rose 13.2%.  August total revenues rose 14.7% to $1.5 billion.

DICK CLARK PRODUCTIONS (DCPI, 11.50)- The producer of television programming reported fourth quarter earnings of 32 cents per share, compared to last year's loss of 23 cents.  Revenues in the quarter climbed to $27.5 million from last year's $14.1 million.

INSIGHT HEALTH SERVICES (IHSC, 9)- The provider of diagnostic imaging services said its fourth quarter earnings rose 28.6% to 27 cents per share.  Revenues in the quarter rose 10% to $48.6 million.

LITTON INDUSTRIES (LIT, 54)- The shipbuilder and electronics maker beat estimates by six cents as it reported fourth quarter earnings of $1.52 per share, compared to last year's loss of 48 cents.  Fourth quarter revenues rose 19% to $1.47 billion, and the company's total backlog rose 18.8% to $10.4 billion.  The company warned that its fiscal first quarter earnings will fall short of expectations.  The company now sees earnings of $0.90-$1.02 per share, compared to analysts' estimates of $1.22.

PLATO LEARNING INC (TUTR, 15.44)- The maker of educational programs beat estimates by four cents as third quarter earnings fell to 28 cents per share from last year's 34 cents.  Revenues in the quarter rose 28% to $16.1 million.

BF GOODRICH CO (GR, 40.50)- The specialty chemicals maker is reportedly in merger talks with the U.K.'s TI Group Plc, according to the Sunday Observer.  A merger between the two companies would reportedly be valued at $3.6 billion.

BURNHAM PACIFIC PROPERTIES (BPP, 6.06)- The REIT announced a restructuring that will result in the elimination of 46 jobs.  The company sees $6 million in annual savings from the move.  The company will take a $4.1 million  charge in the third quarter to cover costs associated with the restructuring.

CD WAREHOUSE (CDWI, 1.25)- The music retailer said its CFO has resigned for undisclosed reasons.

KAYDON CORP (KDN, 22.63)- The industrial machinery parts maker received a favorable mention in this weekend's Barron's.  A hedge fund manager sees the stock doubling in the next 12 months.

SIMPSON INDUSTRIES (SMPS, 9.75)- The auto equipment maker warned that second half and full year earnings will fall short of expectations.  The company now sees full year earnings of $1.03-$1.05 per share, compared to analysts' expectations of $1.11.  The company attributed the lowered forecast to weakness in the euro and lower than expected sales.