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CHRISTOPHER & BANKS CORP (CHBS, 27)- The women's apparel retailer said December same store ales rose 12%.  December total sales increased 36% to $29.7 million.

ENTERCOM COMMUNICATIONS (ETM, 31.43)- The radio broadcaster will join the S&P 400 MidCap Index on an as yet undetermined date.

EPLUS INC (PLUS, 7.75)- The provider of remotely hosted workflow management products said it expects to beat analysts' third and fourth quarter estimates.  The company now sees third quarter earnings of 16 cents per share and fourth quarter earnings of 16 cents.  Analysts were looking for 11 cents and 10 cents in the two quarters.  The shares jumped 1.75 in after hours trading on the news.

FINLAY ENTERPRISES (FNLY, 10)- The operator of leased department store jewelry departments said it expects holiday season sales to rise a below plan 8.5%-9.5% to $382-$385 million.  The company warned that fourth quarter results will be a below forecast $2.72-$2.80 per share.  Analysts were looking for the company to earn $3.04 in the quarter.

JABIL CIRCUIT (JBL, 23)- The electronics manufacturer will join the S&P 500 Index on an as yet undetermined date.  The shares jumped 3 points in after hours trading on the news.

NATIONAL STEEL (NS, 1.13)- The company warned that it will report a wider than expected fourth quarter loss of ($2.20)-($2.30) per share.  Analysts were looking for a loss of ($1.53).

UNION PACIFIC CORP (UNP, 52.63)- The railroad warned that fourth quarter earnings will fall short of expectations due to slowing economic conditions.  The company now sees earnings of $0.87-$0.90 per share, compared to analysts' estimates of 96 cents.  The company also said it will cut 2,000 jobs as part of a cost cutting effort.

BRADLEES INC (BRAD, 0.22)- The discount department store operator filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.  The company said it has agreed to sell its inventory to Gordon Brothers Retail Partners.

POPE & TALBOT (POP, 16.63)- The wood products company warned that fourth quarter earnings will fall short of expectations due to lower lumber prices and higher energy costs.  Analysts were looking for the company to earn 58 cents.

QUEPASA.COM (PASA, 0.13)- The operator of four Hispanic-orientated web sites said it will liquidate the company.  The company will take a charge of $880,000 to cover the cost of planned job eliminations.

SHILOH INDUSTRIES (SHLO, 4)- The maker of automotive and truck components reported a fourth quarter loss of $1.76 per share ($25.8 million), including charges of 27.2 million.  Revenues in the quarter rose to $170.7 million from last year's $99.2 million.  The company warned that it sees fourth quarter results of $0.05-$0.10 per share, compared to analysts' expectations of 19 cents.

ADTRAN INC (ADTN, 18.94)- The maker of broadband equipment received a favorable mention in this weekend's Barron's.  A money manager sees the shares doubling within the next year.

BRIDGFORD FOODS CORP (BRID, 11.88)- The maker of convenience food products said its fourth quarter earnings fell to 21 cents per share from last year's 24 cents.  Revenues in the quarter rose 16.7% to $42.9 million.  The company attributed the drop in profits to higher meat, energy, and transportation prices.

CHAMPION INDUSTRIES (CHMP, 2.25)- The commercial printer said its fourth quarter earnings fell to five cents per share from last year's 10 cents.  Revenues in the quarter fell 5.8% to $32.25 million.

CUBIC CORP (CUB, 29.50)- The military electronics maker said its fiscal 2000 earnings, excluding a charge of $2.05 per share, rose to $2.13 per share from last year's $1.57.  Revenues increased 4.1% to $531.5 million.

INSIGHT ENTERPRISES INC (NSIT, 15.56)- The direct marketer of computer equipment said it plans to spin off its Direct Alliance Corp. unit to shareholders late next year.

MCCLAIN INDUSTRIES (MCCL, 4)- The maker of solid waste handling equipment reported a fourth quarter loss of 38 cents per share compared to last year's profit of 25 cents.  Revenues in the quarter slumped to $32.56 million from last year's $38.66 million.  The company attributed the lower revenues to slower sales of package dump trucks.

PLM INTERNATIONAL (PLM, 2.25)- The provider of management services to transportation companies has agreed to be acquired by MILPI Acquisition Corp for $3.46 per share in an all-cash deal.

SONUS CORP (SSN, 1.38)- The hearing aid retailer said its fiscal first quarter earnings rose to two cents per share from last year's loss of 10 cents.  Revenues in the quarter increased 34% to $13.56 million.

USX-MARATHON GROUP (MRO, 27.06)- The oil company has agreed to acquire Pennaco Energy  (PN, 14.63) for $19 per share in a cash deal valued at $500 million.
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VISX INCORPORATED (EYE, 13)- The maker of refractive laser surgery products warned that its fourth quarter earnings will fall short of expectations.  The company now sees earnings of $0.15-$0.17 per share, compared to analysts' estimates of 21 cents.  The company attributed the shortfall to weaker economic conditions.