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ZymoGenetics to Webcast Presentation at the Piper Jaffray Healthcare Conference

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:00:49 GMT

Business Wire - ZymoGenetics, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZGEN) announced today that Douglas E. Williams, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer of ZymoGenetics, will provide an update on company activities at the Piper Jaffray Healthcare Conference in New York City on Wednesday, December 2, 2009 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time.

Santarus to Present at Piper Jaffray 21st Annual Health Care Conference

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 09:01:13 GMT

Business Wire - Santarus, Inc. (NASDAQ:SNTS), a specialty biopharmaceutical company, today announced that Gerald T.

Micrus Endovascular to Present at the Piper Jaffray 21st Annual Health Care Conference

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 09:00:21 GMT

Business Wire - Micrus Endovascular Corporation (NASDAQ:MEND) today announced that Robert Stern, President and Chief Operating Officer, will present at the Piper Jaffray 21st Annual Health Care Conference on Wednesday, December 2, 2009 at 10:30 a.m.

Cell Therapeutics, Inc. (CTI) to Present at 21st Annual Piper Jaffray Health Care Conference

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 06:30:08 GMT

PRNewswire - Cell Therapeutics, Inc. (CTI) (Nasdaq and MTA: CTIC) management will present at the 21st Annual Piper Jaffray Health Care Conference.

Immucor to Present at the Piper Jaffray 21st Annual Health Care Conference

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:23:16 GMT

PRNewswire - Immucor, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLUD), a global leader in providing automated instrument-reagent systems to the blood transfusion industry, today announced that access to its presentation at the Piper Jaffray 21st Annual Health Care Conference in New York, NY will be available via a live, simultaneous webcast.

Boston Scientific to Participate in Piper Jaffray Health Care Conference

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:01:17 GMT

PRNewswire - Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE: BSX) is scheduled to participate in the Piper Jaffray Health Care Conference, December 1-2.

NuVasive To Present at the Piper Jaffray Health Care Conference and the J.P. Morgan SMid Cap Conference

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:30:17 GMT

PRNewswire - NuVasive, Inc. (Nasdaq: NUVA), a medical device company focused on developing products for minimally disruptive surgical treatments for the spine, announced today that Alex Lukianov, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and Michael J. Lambert, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, are scheduled to present at the 21st Annual Piper Jaffray Health Care Conference at the New York Palace in New York, New York, on Wednesday, December 2, 2009, at 10:00 a.m. ET.

Accuray Incorporated to Present at Piper Jaffray Healthcare Conference and J. P. Morgan Small/Mid Cap Conference

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:27:29 GMT

PRNewswire - Accuray Incorporated (Nasdaq: ARAY), a global leader in the field of radiosurgery, announced today that its management is scheduled to present at the 21st Annual Piper Jaffray Healthcare Conference in New York on Tuesday, December 1, 2009 at 9:00 a.m.

DURECT to Present at the 21st Annual Piper Jaffray Health Care Conference

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:15:16 GMT

PRNewswire - DURECT Corporation (Nasdaq: DRRX) announced today that Matt Hogan, Chief Financial Officer, and Joe Stauffer, Chief Medical Officer, will be presenting at the 21st Annual Piper Jaffray Health Care Conference on Tuesday, December 1 at 3:30 pm Eastern Time.

Virtual Radiologic to Present at the Piper Jaffray Health Care Conference December 1, 2009

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:08:34 GMT

Business Wire - Virtual Radiologic Corporation (NASDAQ:VRAD), a leading global provider of teleradiology services and technology solutions, will be presenting at the 21st Annual Piper Jaffray Health Care Conference on Tuesday, December 1, 2009 at The New York Palace Hotel in New York, NY. President and Chief Executive Officer Rob Kill is scheduled to present at 4:30 pm Eastern Time.

NovaMed to Present at the 21st Annual Piper Jaffray Health Care Conference

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:29:29 GMT

Business Wire - NovaMed, Inc. (Nasdaq: NOVA) announced today that Thomas S. Hall, Chairman, President and...

Beckman Coulter to Present at the 2009 Piper Jaffray Healthcare Conference

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:19:53 GMT

PRNewswire - Beckman Coulter, Inc. (NYSE: BEC), a leading developer, manufacturer, and marketer of products that simplify, automate, and innovate complex biomedical testing, announced today that Allan Harris, Beckman Coulter's vice president of strategy, will present at the Piper Jaffray Healthcare Conference on Wednesday, December 2, 2009 at 12:00 p.m. (ET).

American Physicians Capital, Inc. to Present at the Piper Jaffray 21st Annual Health Care Conference on December 2, 2009

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:01:15 GMT

Business Wire - American Physicians Capital, Inc. (APCapital) (NASDAQ: ACAP) will present at the Piper Jaffray 21st Annual Health Care Conference in New York City on December 2, 2009 at 10:30 a.m.

AtriCure to Present at Piper Jaffray Healthcare Conference

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:00:49 GMT

Business Wire - AtriCure, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATRC), a medical device company and a leader in cardiac surgical ablation systems, today announced that it will participate in the Piper Jaffray Healthcare Conference at the New York Palace Hotel on Tuesday, December 1, 2009.

Orthovita to Present at the Piper Jaffray 21st Annual Health Care Conference

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:00:49 GMT

Business Wire - Orthovita, Inc. (NASDAQ:VITA), an orthobiologics and biosurgery company, announced today that it will present at the Piper Jaffray 21st Annual Health Care Conference in New York City.

Array BioPharma to Present at the Piper Jaffray Healthcare Conference

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:59:23 GMT

Business Wire - Array BioPharma Inc. (Nasdaq: ARRY) today announced that its Chief Executive Officer, Robert E.

RBC survey finds majority of DB pension sponsors worried about future

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:57:00 GMT

The Canadian Press - TORONTO - The overwhelming majority of sponsors of defined benefit pension plans in Canada are at least somewhat pessimistic about their ability to meet future obligations, RBC Dexia Investor Services said Monday.

CryoLife to Present at 21st Annual Piper Jaffray Health Care Conference

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:14:43 GMT

PRNewswire - CryoLife, Inc. (NYSE: CRY), an implantable biological medical device and cardiovascular tissue processing company, announced today that it is scheduled to participate in the upcoming Piper Jaffray 21st Annual Health Care Conference at The New York Palace Hotel on December 1, 2009.

LabCorp is Scheduled to Present at the 21st Annual Piper Jaffray Health Care Conference

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:08:13 GMT

Business Wire - Laboratory Corporation of America® Holdings (LabCorp®) (NYSE: LH) today announced that David P.

Western Asset Inflation Management Fund Inc. as of September 30, 2009

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:02:54 GMT

Business Wire - Western Asset Inflation Management Fund Inc. (NYSE: IMF) announces its portfolio composition as of September 30, 2009.

Cornerstone Therapeutics to Present at the 21st Annual Piper Jaffray Health Care Conference

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:00:22 GMT

PRNewswire - Cornerstone Therapeutics Inc. (Nasdaq: CRTX), a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on acquiring, developing and commercializing significant products primarily for the respiratory and related markets, today announced that Craig A.

AngioDynamics to Participate in the 21st Annual Piper Jaffray Health Care Conference

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:31:16 GMT

Business Wire - AngioDynamics (NASDAQ:ANGO), a leading provider of innovative medical devices for the minimally-invasive treatment of cancer and peripheral vascular disease, announced today that it will present at the 21st Annual Piper Jaffray Health Care Conference in New York City on Wednesday, December 2, 2009 at 11:30 a.m.

Quality Systems, Inc. to Present at the 21st Annual Piper Jaffray Healthcare Conference

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:01:20 GMT

Business Wire - Quality Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: QSII) announced today that its management plans to present its corporate story at the upcoming 21st Annual Piper Jaffray Healthcare Conference.

Dutch workers protest pending retirement age rise

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:36:00 GMT

AFP - THE HAGUE (AFP) - Thousands of workers protested in four Dutch cities on Saturday against a government decision to increase the state retirement age from 65 to 67 by 2025.

Omnicell to Present at Piper Jaffray Healthcare Conference

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:28:10 GMT

PRNewswire - Omnicell, Inc. (Nasdaq: OMCL) a leading provider of system solutions to acute healthcare facilities, announced today the company will present at the 21st Annual Piper Jaffray Healthcare Conference at the New York Palace Hotel, New York, NY.

Upcoming Tax Season Provides Unique Tax Savings Opportunities through Roth IRA Conversions

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:15:06 GMT

PRNewswire - A change in the federal tax law, effective January 1, 2010, will permit Roth IRA conversions for taxpayers at all income levels.

Cyberonics to Present at 21st Annual Piper Jaffray Health Care Conference

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:00:27 GMT

PRNewswire - Cyberonics, Inc. (Nasdaq: CYBX) today announced that Dan Moore, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Greg Browne, Chief Financial Officer, will present at the 21st Annual Piper Jaffray Health Care Conference in New York on Wednesday, December 2, 2009 at 12:00 PM EST.

Masimo to Present at the 21st Annual Piper Jaffray Health Care Conference

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:00:34 GMT

PRNewswire - Masimo Corporation (Nasdaq: MASI), the inventor of Pulse CO-Oximetry(TM) and Measure-Through Motion and Low-Perfusion pulse oximetry, today announced that its management is scheduled to present at the 21st Annual Piper Jaffray Health Care Conference at the New York Palace Hotel in New York on Tuesday, December 1, 2009, at 12:00 p.m. ET.

Research and Markets: German Asset Management Sector Report: an Essential Tool to Help Your Company Gain an in-Depth Knowledge and Competitive Advanta

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:17:23 GMT

Business Wire - Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/resea rch/32f365/german_asset_manag) has announced the addition of the "German Asset Management Sector: Sector Report" report to their offering.

PineBridge Investments Introduces New Name in Transition to Independent Asset Management Company

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:00:32 GMT

Business Wire - PineBridge Investments (“PineBridge”) is the new brand name of the asset management and investment advisory business that is being sold by American International Group, Inc. (AIG).

Alexza Pharmaceuticals to Present at the 21st Annual Piper Jaffray Health Care Conference

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:15:19 GMT

PRNewswire - Alexza Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALXA) announced today that its corporate presentation will be webcast live during the 21st Annual Piper Jaffray Health Care Conference on Wednesday, December 2, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time.

Merkle Appoints Tim Berry and Patrick Hennessy as Co-Presidents

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:42:47 GMT

Business Wire - Merkle (www.merkleinc.com), one of the nation’s largest and fastest growing customer relationship marketing agencies, announced today the appointment of Patrick Hennessy and Tim Berry – both 12-year veterans of Merkle – to the newly created positions of co-presidents.

Rockwood Capital Names Joe Gorin Head of Office Asset Management

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:28:45 GMT

Business Wire - Rockwood Capital, LLC, the private real estate investment company, today announced that veteran real estate investment professional Joe Gorin has joined Rockwood Capital as Director and Head of Office Asset Management. In this capacity, Mr.

Lloyds Asset Management Hits Fourth Straight Market Prediction

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:39:23 GMT

Business Wire - Whether you’ve been following the predictions and the changes in precious metals over the course of the year or this is your first wind of it, you should know that there’s a storm blowing through on silver and this precious metal stands to outdo itself again before the year is over.

St. Jude Medical To Present at the 21st Annual Piper Jaffray Health Care Conference

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:29:20 GMT

Business Wire - St. Jude Medical, Inc. (NYSE:STJ) will present at the 21st Annual Piper Jaffray Health Care...

Lazard World Dividend & Income Fund Declares Monthly Distribution

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:37:31 GMT

Business Wire - The Board of Directors of Lazard World Dividend & Income Fund, Inc. (the "Fund") (NYSE:LOR) has authorized the Fund to declare today a monthly distribution of $0.0467 per share on the Fund’s outstanding common stock.

Lazard Global Total Return & Income Fund Declares Monthly Dividend

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:22:22 GMT

Business Wire - The Board of Directors of Lazard Global Total Return & Income Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) (NYSE:LGI) has authorized the Fund to declare today, pursuant to a level distribution policy, a monthly distribution of $0.07594 per share on the Fund’s outstanding common stock.

IRS Provides Timing Relief to Hybrid Pension Plan Sponsors Employers Still Await Final Rules on Interest Crediting Rates, Watson Wyatt Says

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:08:46 GMT

PRNewswire - Sponsors of hybrid pension plans can take some comfort in the relief issued by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) last week, which provides some employers with a one-year reprieve to comply with forthcoming interest rate rules.

Faircourt Asset Management Inc. Announces November Distribution for the Shares of Faircourt Gold Income Corp.

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:00:25 GMT

CNW Group - Faircourt Asset Management Inc., as Manager of the Faircourt Funds, is pleased to announce the monthly distribution payable on the Shares of the following Fund:

Emdeon to Present at the Piper Jaffray Annual Health Care Conference

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:01:10 GMT

PRNewswire - Emdeon (NYSE: EM), a leading provider of healthcare revenue and payment cycle management solutions, today announced that it will participate in the Piper Jaffray Annual Health Care Conference to be held from December 1 to 2, 2009 in New York.

Sabia vows Caisse will do better

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:27:17 GMT

CBC - Quebec's largest pension fund manager will improve returns and support Quebec's economic development moving forward, its head said Tuesday.

Healthways to Present at the Piper Jaffray 21st Annual Unplugged Health Care Conference

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:25:34 GMT

Business Wire - Healthways, Inc. (NASDAQ: HWAY) will participate in the Piper Jaffray 21st Annual “Unplugged” Health Care Conference to be held December 1-2, 2009 in New York City.

Westwood Completes Acquisition of $52 Million in Mutual Fund Assets

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:32:50 GMT

Business Wire - Westwood Holdings Group, Inc. (NYSE: WHG) today announced the completion of the reorganization of the Philadelphia Fund (PHILX) into the WHG LargeCap Value Fund (WHGLX).

PharMerica to Present at the Lazard Capital Markets 6th Annual Healthcare Conference

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:35:57 GMT

Business Wire - PharMerica Corporation (NYSE: PMC), a national provider of institutional pharmacy and hospital pharmacy management services, today announced that Michael J.

Conceptus® to Present at the Piper Jaffray 21st Annual Healthcare Conference

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:22:35 GMT

Business Wire - Conceptus, Inc. (Nasdaq: CPTS), developer of the Essure® procedure, the first proven non-incisional permanent birth control method available, today announced that Mark Sieczkarek, president and chief executive officer, will present at the Piper Jaffray 21st Annual Healthcare Conference on Tuesday December 1, 2009, at 2:00 p.m. ET.

Lazard Names Kenneth M. Jacobs Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:28:15 GMT

Business Wire - Lazard Ltd (NYSE: LAZ) today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Kenneth M.

BioSante Pharmaceuticals to Present at the Lazard Capital Markets Annual Healthcare Conference

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:27:50 GMT

Business Wire - BioSante Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: BPAX) today announced that Phillip B. Donenberg,...

Cardo Medical to Present at the Lazard Capital Markets 6th Annual Healthcare Conference

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:58:06 GMT

PRNewswire - Cardo Medical, Inc (OTC Bulletin Board: CDOM) today announced that senior management will be presenting an overview of the company at the Lazard Capital Markets 6th Annual Healthcare Conference on Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at 4:15pm EST.

CB Richard Ellis Implements European Roll-out of Yardis Property & Asset Management Solution

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:04:02 GMT

Business Wire - Yardi Systems, the leading developer of software for investment, asset and property management, announces that CB Richard Ellis has completed the second phase of the roll-out of its Voyager™ Real Estate Business Solution.

Skanska Sells Ongoing Property Projects in Sollentuna and Malmö to Group of Pension Funds

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:50:34 GMT

Business Wire - Regulatory News:

Amgen to Present at Lazard Capital Healthcare Conference

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:07:03 GMT

PRNewswire - Amgen (Nasdaq: AMGN) will participate in the Lazard Capital Healthcare Conference on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009, at the St. Regis Hotel in New York City, beginning at 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time.

DexCom To Present at Lazard Capital Markets 6th Annual Healthcare Conference

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:45:33 GMT

Business Wire - DexCom, Inc. (NASDAQ:DXCM) today announced that Steven R. Pacelli, Chief Administrative...

Vermillion to Present at Lazard Capital Markets Sixth Annual Healthcare Conference

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:13:02 GMT

PRNewswire - Vermillion, Inc. (Pink Sheets: VRMLQ) today announced that Gail Page, Vermillion Executive Chairperson, will be presenting at the Lazard Capital Markets Sixth Annual Healthcare Conference in New York City.

Western Asset Inflation Management Fund Inc. (IMF) Announces Distributions for the Months of December 2009, January and February 2010

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:06:59 GMT

Business Wire - Western Asset Inflation Management Fund Inc., which is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “IMF”, announced today monthly distributions of $0.0500 per common share for December 2009 and January and February 2010.

Health Management Associates, Inc. to Present at the Lazard Capital Markets Sixth Annual Healthcare Conference

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:09:02 GMT

Business Wire - Health Management Associates, Inc. (NYSE:HMA) announced today that its management will present at the Lazard Capital Markets Sixth Annual Healthcare Conference to be held November 17 - 18, 2009, at the St.