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Newtek Business Services, Inc. (Nasdaq:NEWT) trading at $0.55 per share on trading volume of 55,300.00shares.

In a press release out on October 19, Newtek Business Services to Announce Third Quarter 2009 Financial Results on Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at 4:15 pm EST

NEW YORK, Oct 19, 2009 -- Newtek Business Services, Inc. (Nasdaq:NEWT) (www.newtekbusinessservices.com), a provider of business services and financial products to the small- and medium-sized business market, today announced that it will report its third quarter 2009 financial results on Wednesday November 11th 2009. A conference call to discuss these results will be hosted by Barry Sloane, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and Seth Cohen, Chief Financial Officer, on Wednesday, November 11th, 2009 at 4:15 pm EST. The live conference call can be accessed by dialing (866)816-1982 (domestic) or (913)312-0658 (international).

About Newtek Business Services, Inc.

Newtek Business Services, Inc. is a direct distributor of a wide range of business services and financial products to the small- and medium-sized business market under the Newtek brand. Since 1999, Newtek has helped small- and medium-sized business owners realize their potential by providing them with the essential tools needed to manage and grow their businesses, and to compete effectively in today's marketplace. Newtek provides one or more of its services to over 100,000 business accounts, and has positioned the Newtek brand as a one-stop-shop provider of such business services. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, there are over 26.8 million small businesses in the United States, which in total represent 99.7 percent of all employer firms.

ARRIS (Nasdaq: ARRS | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) trading at $11.64 per share on trading volume of 226,055 shares.

In a press release out on October 19, ARRIS Brings Triple Play IP Solutions for Three Screen Customer Experience to SCTE Expo

SUWANEE, Ga., Oct 19, 2009 -- ARRIS (Nasdaq: ARRS | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) today announced its lineup of converged multimedia demonstrations in Booth #7108 at this year's SCTE Expo in Denver, CO, October 28-30. Cable operators looking for cost effective, easy-to-deploy IP-based solutions will find a complete line of established and next generation products at the ARRIS booth, offering solutions designed from the Network Operations Center to the Head End, throughout the Distribution Network, and all the way to the end-user, viewing media on any screen.

About ARRIS

ARRIS is a global communications technology company specializing in the design, engineering and supply of technology supporting triple- and quad-play broadband services for residential and business customers around the world. The company supplies broadband operators with the tools and platforms they need to deliver reliable telephony, demand driven video, next-generation advertising and high-speed data services. Headquartered in Suwanee, Georgia, USA, ARRIS has R&D centers in Atlanta; Chicago; State College, PA; Beaverton, OR; Wallingford, CT; Waltham, MA; Cork, Ireland; and Shenzhen, China, and operates support and sales offices throughout the world. Information about ARRIS products and services can be found at www.arrisi.com.

Optibase Ltd. (Nasdaq: OBAS | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) trading at $1.25 per share on trading volume of 100 shares.

In a press release out on October 19, Optibase Announces Results of Annual General Meeting

HERZLIYA, Israel, Oct 19, 2009 -- Optibase Ltd. (Nasdaq: OBAS), today announced the results of the Annual General Meeting of its shareholders held today, Monday, October 19, 2009, in Herzliya, Israel.

About Optibase

Optibase provides video over IP solutions, specializing in video encoding, decoding and streaming for federal and state government agencies, Telco operators, enterprise organizations and the world's leading broadcast service providers. With a collection of open, standards-based products, Optibase enables its customers to take full advantage of video distribution over their IP network, ensuring superb video quality in a scale of bit-rates for simple and effective video streaming to desktops, STBs and VOD applications. Optibase has recently resolved to diversify its operations by entering into the fixed-income real-estate sector. For further information, please visit www.optibase.com.

Mercury Computer Systems, Inc., (Nasdaq: MRCY | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) trading at $10.60 per share on trading volume of 15,232 shares.

In a press release out on October 19, Mercury Computer Systems Announces Broad Range of Products Compliant With New V1.0 OpenVPX Specification

Founder of Open VPX Working Group First to Deliver New Products with Improved Flexibility and Scalability for Wide Range of Applications

CHELMSFORD, Mass., Oct 19, 2009 -- Mercury Computer Systems, Inc., (Nasdaq: MRCY), a leading provider of embedded, high-performance computing systems and software for image, sensor, and signal processing applications, and the founder of the OpenVPX(TM) Industry Working Group, an alliance of 28 leading-edge defense prime contractors and embedded computing systems suppliers, today announced availability of a broad range of OpenVPX products, which are designed to be compliant with the new V1.0 OpenVPX and draft VITA 65 Specifications.

Mercury Computer Systems, Inc.

Mercury Computer Systems (www.mc.com, NASDAQ: MRCY | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) provides embedded computing systems and software that combine image, signal, and sensor processing with information management for data-intensive applications. With deep expertise in optimizing algorithms and software and in leveraging industry-standard technologies, we work closely with customers to architect comprehensive, purpose-built solutions that capture, process, and present data for defense electronics, semiconductor equipment manufacturing, commercial computing, homeland security, and other computationally challenging markets. Our dedication to performance excellence and collaborative innovation continues a 25-year history in enabling customers to gain the competitive advantage they need to stay at the forefront of the markets they serve.

Compuware Corporation (Nasdaq:CPWR) trading at $7.11 per share on trading volume of 258,713 shares.

In a press release out on October 19, Global Service and Support Associations Name Compuware Changepoint a Recognized Innovator in Service Economics

Changepoint Honored for Driving Revenue and Lowering Costs by Providing the Visibility Needed to Optimize Resource Utilization and Improve Financial Control

DETROIT and LAS VEGAS, Oct 19, 2009 -- Compuware Corporation (Nasdaq:CPWR) today announced it has been named a Fall 2009 Recognized Innovator winner by the Association for Services Management International (AFSMI), the Service & Support Professionals Association (SSPA) and the Technology Professional Services Association (TPSA).

Compuware Corporation

Founded in 1973, Compuware provides software, experts and best practices to ensure applications work well and deliver business value. Compuware helps CIOs optimize end-to-end application performance for leading businesses around the world, including 46 of the top 50 Fortune 500 companies. Learn more at:http://www.compuware.com.

Columbia Sportswear Company (NASDAQ: COLM | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) trading at $44.89 per share on trading volume of 110,797 shares.

In a press release out on October 19, Columbia Sportswear Company Announces Plans to Open New Branded Retail Store Near Famous Marienplatz in Munich

GENEVA, Oct 19, 2009 -- Columbia Sportswear Company (NASDAQ: COLM), a global leader in the active outdoor apparel and footwear industries, has chosen a site in the Sendlingerstrasse near the famous Marienplatz in Munich to house its third European Columbia-branded store, expected to open in December 2009. The new store, which will occupy 450 square meters, will present the company's Columbia brand outdoor apparel, equipment and footwear and Sorel brand footwear to millions of outdoor enthusiasts who live in Germany.

About Columbia Sportswear Company:

Founded in 1938 in Portland, Oregon, Columbia Sportswear Company is a global leader in the design, sourcing, marketing and distribution of active outdoor apparel and footwear. As one of the largest outerwear manufacturers in the world and a leading seller of skiwear in the United States, the company has developed an international reputation for quality, performance, functionality and value. The company manages a portfolio of outdoor brands including Columbia Sportswear, Montrail, Mountain Hardwear, Pacific Trail, and Sorel. To learn more about Columbia, please visit the company's website at http://www.columbia.com/.

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