Stocks are higher after retailers reported better-than-expected February sales
Macy's, Limited Brands and The Wet Seal all posted monthly sales Thursday that topped analysts' expectations.
The Labor Department says initial jobless claims dipped last week after two straight weeks of unexpected increases. New claims fell to 469,000, better than the 470,000 economists had forecast.
Despite the positive economic signs, investors are avoiding making any big moves ahead of Friday's monthly employment report.
The Dow Jones industrial average is up 32.12, or 0.3 percent, at 10,428.88. The Standard & Poor's 500 index is up 2.70, or 0.2 percent, at 1,121.49, while the Nasdaq composite index is up 3.36, or 0.2 percent, at 2,284.04.
Yesterday’s Top Performing Small Cap Stock:
CitySide Tickets, Inc. (Pink Sheets: CIST)
CitySide Tickets, Inc. Announces On-Demand Availability of FOX Business Network Live Interview
Mar. 4, 2010 (Business Wire) — CitySide Tickets, Inc. (PINK SHEETS:CIST), which owns and operates CitySidetickets.com, a nationwide event ticket purchasing venue that caters to a diverse selection of popular theater, music, and sporting events, today announces that CEO Michael DeAmicis’ interview with FOX Business is now available online at www.Video.QualityStocks.net.
Today’s SmallCapVoice.com Hot Stock to Watch:
Tootie Pie Company (OTCBB: TOOT)
Tootie Pie recently reported the best overall quarterly operating results in the Company's history. The shift to increase retail sales growth from existing and planned acquisitions has positioned Tootie Pie for continued sales growth and profits.
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Eco Global Corporation (OTCBB: ECOG)
A New Audio Interview with Daniel Correa, President and CEO of Eco Global Corporation is now at SmallCapVoice.com
Mar. 4, 2010 (Business Wire) — SmallCapVoice.com, Inc. announced today that a new audio interview with Eco Global Corporation (OTCBB:ECOG) is now available. The interview can be heard at http://smallcapvoice.com/blog/3-3-10-audio-interview-with-eco-global-corp-ecog-ob/.
Extensions, Inc. (Pink Sheets: EXTI)
A New Audio Interview with Erin Saxton, CEO of Newswire.net, is Now at SmallCapVoice.com
Mar. 4, 2010 (Business Wire) — SmallCapVoice.com, Inc. announced today that a new audio interview with Newswire.net, Inc., a subsidiary of Extensions, Inc. (Pink Sheets: EXTI) (www.ext.com), a technology company focusing on converting content and social media activity into keyword Search Engine Optimized (SEO) traffic, is now available. The interview can be heard at http://smallcapvoice.com/blog/3-3-10-audio-interview-with-extensions-inc-pink-sheets-exti/.
Callon Petroleum Company (NYSE: CPE)
Callon Petroleum Company Announces Fourth Quarter, Full Year 2009 Reporting Date and Conference Call
Callon Petroleum Company (NYSE: CPE) today announced its fourth quarter and full year 2009 results of operations will be released on Monday afternoon, March 8, 2010. A conference call discussing the results and current activity is scheduled for 10 a.m. Central Standard Time Tuesday, March 9, 2010.
Alpha Pro Tech, Ltd. (NYSE Amex: APT)
Alpha Pro Tech, Ltd. to Announce 2009 Fourth Quarter and Year End Results on March 9, 2010
Alpha Pro Tech, Ltd. (NYSE Amex: APT), a leading manufacturer of products designed to protect people, products and environments, including disposable protective apparel and building products, announced today that it will be reporting results for the fourth quarter and year end of 2009 on March 9, 2010 after the close of the market.
Pinnacle Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE Amex: PNS)
PDSi Reports 2009 Fourth Quarter and Annual Results
John D. Bair, Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer, stated, "The fourth quarter of 2009 was a turning point for PDSi. Not only did we deliver our first sequential quarter-on-quarter revenue growth in over a year, we also returned to operating profitability excluding the impact of nonrecurring items. We have dramatically reduced our cost structure and focused the entire organization on execution and growth in our Service and Product programs where our engineering and operational expertise are highly valued.”
Tandy Leather Factory, Inc. (NYSE Amex: TLF)
Tandy Leather Factory, Inc. Reports February 2010 Sales Up 9% over February 2009
Retail Same Store Sales Up 15%; Wholesale Same Store Sales Up 6%
Tandy Leather Factory, Inc. (AMEX: TLF) reported today that sales for the month of February were $4.7 million, up 9% from sales of $4.4 million in February 2009. Year to date sales are up 6% to $9.3 million in the current year from $8.8 million last year.
Level 3 Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq: LVLT)
U.S. Department of State Selects Level 3 for Internet Services
“Level 3 offers the right combination of metro network reach and service capabilities to support the advanced communication needs of the State Department,” said Edward Morche, senior vice president of Federal Markets for Level 3. “Under WITS 3, Level 3 is proud to deliver Internet infrastructure for our nation’s federal government agencies.”
Fuel Tech, Inc. (Nasdaq: FTEK)
Fuel Tech Reports Fourth Quarter 2009 Results
FUEL CHEM(R) Revenues Repeat Record Year
Fuel Tech, Inc. (NASDAQ: FTEK), a world leader in advanced engineering solutions for the optimization of combustion systems and emissions control in utility and industrial applications, today reported results for the three- and 12- month periods ended December 31, 2009.
Geron Corporation (Nasdaq: GERN)
Geron Highlights Product Launch from Collaboration with Corning - the Synthemax Surface for Scalable Growth of Human Embryonic Stem Cells
Geron Corporation (Nasdaq:GERN) today announced that Corning Incorporated (NYSE:GLW) has launched the Synthemax(TM) surface, a new synthetic matrix for growing human embryonic stem cells (hESCs), developed under a collaboration and license agreement between the two companies.
Zanett, Inc. (Nasdaq: ZANE)
Record Contracts Signed in Jan + Feb for Zanett; Over $12 million Among 42 Customers; Healthcare Focus on Target
Zanett, Inc. today announced that it has set an in-house corporate record for contracts closed in the months of January and February 2010. Between the two months, over $12 million dollars in new business has been closed. This amount of revenue is comprised of 42 different customers, with the largest customer being responsible for a $4 million mandate.
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