BROADCAST.COM (BCST, 118.19)- The company's shares rose 7 points in after hours trading on reports that it has agreed to be acquired by Yahoo for approximately $130 a share.  The two companyies have scheduled a news conference for this morning to announce the deal.  The Internet stocks will rally on the news today.

COMPUSA (CPU, 7)- In yet another sign of weakness in the PC industry, the retailer reported that same store sales fell 7.2% in its third quarter.

HVIDE MARINE (HMAR, 4.31)- The troubled oil service company warned that it will post a loss in its first quarter and as a result will not be in compliance with covenants in its bank credit agreements.  The company also outlined a plan to improve liquidity by disposing of assets, reducing capital expenditures, attempting to amend financing terms, and management salary reductions.

JOHNSON & JOHNSON (JNJ, 93.5)- The FDA approved the company's anti fungal treatment Sporanox Injection for intravenous use.  Sporanex had previously been available in capsule form.   The news will lift JNJ shares today.

KING WORLD PRODUCTIONS (KWP, 30.56)- Today's Wall Street Journal reports that the TV program syndicator is in advanced merger talks with CBS.  According to the report, a deal could be announced today for $2.4 billion in stock.  KWP will rise on the news today.  This deal, combined with the BP Amoco-Arco and Yahoo-Broadcast.com deals, will put the overall market in rally mode.

NOVACARE (NOV, 1.75)- The company warned that its third quarter loss will be three times greater than expected due to continued weakness in its long term care business.   Novacare added that third quarter results will be delayed until mid May.  This stock is already down from a 52-week high of 15.38, but there are still 100 percentage points separating it from 0.

CERPROBE CORP (CRPB, 15.5)- The company warned that first quarter earnings will be 2-4 cents a share versus current estimates of 13 cents a share.  The company blamed a slower than expected recovery in the semiconductor industry for the shortfall.  The stock will fall on the news.

DALLAS GOLD & SILVER EXCHANGE (DLS, 3.5)- The stock will likely rise on the news that it has been selected to be a merchant on Amazon.com's new auction site.

ETEC SYSTEMS (ETEC, 43.13)- Yet another warning from the chip making sector.  The company warned that third quarter earnings (before charges) will be 10 cents a share compared to current estimates of 26 cents a share.  After taking a charge to cover an 8% cut in its workforce, the company will lose 35-45 cents a share.  Revenues will be $55-$60 million in the quarter, against estimates of $70 million.  The stock will land with a thud today.

ILOG SA (ILOG7.63)- The software maker said a drop in revenues will cause it to lose 5-20 cents a share, against current analyst estimates of a gain of 7 cents a share.  The company blamed Y2K spending deferrals among other reasons for the disappointing figures.

MIDWAY GAMES (MWY, 9)- The company warned that weak conditions in the coin operated video game industry will cause it to miss third quarter revenue and earnings forecasts.   Earnings will be 1 to 3 cents a share in the quarter compared to estimates of 13 cents.  The stock will be under pressure today.

BINKS SAMES CORP (BIN, 16.13)- The company has received acquisition inquiries and has hired an investment banker to explore strategic alternatives to enhance shareholder value.

CENTRAL EUROPEAN MEDIA ENTERPRISES (CETV, 8.5)- The company will be bought by SBS Broadcasting System for $615 million ($15.25 a share).

COCA COLA (KO, 64.81)- The soft drink giant warned that first quarter sales will fall 1 to 2% due to slumping demand in Asia, Eastern Europe, Germany, and Latin America.  The company also said sales volume in the U.S. will increase 2% and Coca Cola will miss current full year targets of 7-8% case volume growth.  The shares fell on the news and could put pressure on the shares of other multinational consumer stocks in today's trading.

CYBERIAN OUTPOST (COOL, 21.68)- The Internet based retailer reported a smaller than expected loss in its fourth quarter.  Sales for the quarter rose 310% over the prior year's quarter.

EXPRESS SCRIPTS (ESRX, 74.06)- The company will launch 2 Internet web sites: YourPharmacy.com (an online drugstore), and DrugDigest.org (drug and medical information). These type (setting up shop on the Internet) of announcements usually cause a company's shares to rise.

HARRIS CORP (HRS, 31.68)- The electronics company warned that weakness in Latin America and China will cause third quarter earnings to fall $0.06-$0.10 below current estimates.  The company expects the weakness to continue in its fourth quarter, and said full year earnings will be 15-20% below last year's.  The shares will likely fall on the news today.

HMT Technology (HMTT, 3.88)- The disk drive component maker warned that fourth quarter revenues will be 15-20% below last year's.  The drop in sales will cause HMTT to suffer a loss in the quarter.

HUFFY CORP (HUF, 15.31)- The company warned that lower margins on its products will cause its first quarter earnings to come in below estimates.  The company expects 8-12 cents a share, analysts were looking for 30 cents.  The stock will drop today.

MEADOWBROOK INSURANCE (MIG, 16.81)- The insurer warned that it will lose $0.14-$0.16 in the first quarter compared to current estimates of a 29 cent profit.

SIERRA HEALTH SERVICES (SIE, 12.13)-  The health services company warned that lower revenues and a restructuring charge will cause 1999 earnings to come in 14 cents below expectations.

CORPORATE RENAISSANCE GROUP (CREN, 6.44)- The company has received a buyout offer from its management for $8 a share in cash.

ISS GROUP (ISSX, 83.25)- The high-flying stock was the subject of a negative article in this week's Barron's.  Barron's says that competition from Cisco and Network Associates could hurt ISSX.  The stock will likely be under pressure today.

KANSAS CITY SOUTHERN (KSU, 53.68)- The stock will join the S&P 500 index on April 2nd.  Indexers will be snapping the shares up today in response to the news.

MICROSOFT (MSFT, 178.13)- The shares trade on a post-split basis this morning after splitting 2 for 1 after Friday's close.

SWIFT TRANSPORTATION (SWFT, 26.38)- The company said first quarter earnings will exceed current analyst estimates.  No further details were given by the company.  the trucking firm's shares will rise on the news.