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21:01 EDT Sierra Metals announces 66% of Yauricocha Mine workers waged illegal strike - Sierra Metals announced that employees who are members of the Union of the Mine and Metallurgical Workers of Minera Corona, representing approximately 66% of the employees at the Company's Yauricocha Mine in Peru, have initiated a strike action. The strike is in protest of contractor changes being made as part of regular operations at the Mine. While only the unionized workers have initiated the strike, the company has suspended all mining and milling activities for the safety of all employees as of early Tuesday morning, March 19, 2019. The Peruvian Ministry of Labour upon receiving notification by the Union of their intent to strike indicated that the strike could not proceed. Once the strike materialized, they deemed the strike as illegal under current legislation.

18:40 EDT Fly Intel: After Hours Movers - UP AFTER EARNINGS: One Stop Systems (OSS) up 29.0%. ALSO HIGHER: Amarin (AMRN) up 1.8% after being initiated with Buy at Stifel... GameStop (GME) up 1.0% after naming new CEO. DOWN AFTER EARNINGS: Dynagas LNG (DLNG) down 12.2%... Zuora (ZUO) down 11.4%... Caleres (CAL) down 6.4%... Opiant Pharma (OPNT) down 5.1%... Nike (NKE) down 4.2%... Cintas (CTAS) down 3.0%. ALSO LOWER: Conatus (CNAT) down 52.6% after Phase 2B ENCORE-NF trial results... Goldcorp (GG) down 1.3% after Newmont (NEM) shareholder Paulson & Co opposed its acquisition. Movers as of 18:30ET.

18:17 EDT Denbury Resources: Penn Virginia deal was unlikely to receive majority approval - Chris Kendall, Denbury's (DNR) President and CEO, commented, "While we firmly believed in the strategic merits of the combination with Penn Virginia, the difficult market conditions since announcement, combined with the opposition of certain Penn Virginia shareholders, led us to the conclusion that the transaction was unlikely to receive the necessary super majority approval from Penn Virginia shareholders. We remain optimistic about the significant resource potential that CO2 enhanced oil recovery could deliver in the Eagle Ford, and the work we have completed to date has only increased that optimism. We will continue to pursue practical opportunities to expand Denbury's business, particularly in areas where our EOR expertise, experience and extensive CO2 resources can create value for the benefit of all Denbury stakeholders. Longer term, we believe that CO2 EOR will become an even more vital component of the world's oil supply, with the smallest possible carbon footprint for an oil producer, and that Denbury is uniquely positioned in the industry to benefit from an increasing need to limit or reduce CO2 emissions. As we move forward, we are highly confident in Denbury's position and are committed to executing our strategic plan, including the significant ongoing EOR development at the Cedar Creek Anticline. Through leveraging our resilient, high margin, low decline asset base, we will continue to drive incremental, high value growth opportunities. At the same time, we will maintain our disciplined operating approach, which we expect will enable us to generate well over $100 million of free cash flow in 2019 at current oil prices, providing us with significant flexibility going forward." As a result of the termination, the special meeting of Denbury stockholders, which was to be held on April 17, will not take place. Under the terms of the merger agreement and the termination agreement, neither Denbury nor Penn Virginia (PVAC) will be responsible for any payments to the other party as a result of the termination of the merger agreement.

18:08 EDT Penn Virginia, Denbury Resources mutually agree to terminate merger pact - Penn Virginia (PVAC) announced it has mutually agreed with Denbury Resources (DNR) to terminate their previously announced merger agreement. "After careful consideration, the Penn Virginia board of directors decided that it is in the best interests of the Company and our shareholders to mutually agree to terminate our merger agreement with Denbury," said John Brooks, President and CEO of Penn Virginia. "Given the caliber and dedication of our team, the high quality of our assets and the strength of our balance sheet, we believe we are well positioned to continue to execute our previously announced two rig development plan, which is expected to be fully funded from cash flow. We remain focused on developing our assets and maximizing value for our shareholders as a standalone company." As a result, the special meeting of Penn Virginia's shareholders, which was to be held on April 17, will not take place. Under the terms of the merger agreement and the termination agreement, neither Penn Virginia nor Denbury will be responsible for any payments to the other party as a result of the termination of the merger agreement. In light of this recent development, the company intends to provide an operational and guidance update no later than its first quarter earnings report in May.

17:42 EDT General Dynamics awarded $465.15M Navy contract for CVN shipyard availabilities - General Dynamics has been awarded a maximum value $465.15M cost-plus-incentive-fee, cost-plus-fixed-fee, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for aircraft carrier, or CVN, shipyard availabilities. The primary purpose of this contract is to execute work required to support the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and intermediate maintenance facility in accomplishing repair, maintenance and modernization of closely scheduled maintenance availabilities, including non-nuclear boundary control efforts. This contract includes five ordering periods which, if executed, would make the maximum value of this contract $465.15M. Work will be performed in Bremerton, Washington and is expected to be completed by March 2024 when all five ordering periods have been executed. FY19 operations and maintenance funding in the amount of $928,336 will be obligated at the time of award and will expire at the end of the fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via Federal Business Opportunities website, with three offers received. The Naval Sea Systems Command is the contracting activity.

17:34 EDT Spark Networks to acquire Zoosk, sees adjusted EBITDA to exceed $50M in 2020 - Spark Networks announced its entry into a definitive agreement to acquire Zoosk. The combination will drive a meaningful increase in Spark's scale, with over one million monthly paying subscribers across the two platforms. Spark expects the transaction to drive meaningful margin expansion in 2020 and beyond. "Zoosk is one of the strongest dating apps in the North American market, which comprises half of the $5B global online dating opportunity," said Jeronimo Folgueira, Chief Executive Officer of Spark Networks SE. "Similarly, North America has been a key strategic market for Spark, and the focal point for our growth initiatives. Our deal with Zoosk creates the second largest online dating platform in North America and the second largest publicly-listed dating company in the world. Over the past 18 months, our management team has successfully integrated acquisitions and developed new brands. As a result of these efforts, our brand portfolio now includes SilverSingles, which continues to exceed our expectations, and the Christian Mingle, Jdate and JSwipe brands, which have all shown significant improvement since they were acquired in late 2017. Our acquisition of Zoosk is the most transformative deal in our history, and we expect the transaction to immediately strengthen our position in the online dating market. With the increased scale that results from the combination, we see a clear path to profitability improvements and greater opportunity to invest in innovation and growth initiatives that will drive shareholder value." With the addition of Zoosk, Spark will more than double in size and the combined business will be considerably more valuable than the two stand-alone entities: Following the completion of its integration plans, Spark expects to drive significant Adjusted EBITDA margin expansion. In 2020, Spark expects Adjusted EBITDA to exceed $50M. Under the terms of the agreement, Spark will acquire 100% of Zoosk's shares with a combination of cash and stock valuing the company at approximately $255M based on the closing price of Spark Networks SE stock on March 20. Spark will issue 12.98M American Depository Shares valued at approximately $150M based on the closing price of Spark Networks SE stock of $11.53 on March 20. Additionally, Zoosk shareholders will receive net cash consideration of $95M at closing and $10M via a deferred cash payment in December 2020, which will be funded through a new $120M senior secured debt facility. The transaction is expected to close early in the third quarter of 2019.

17:15 EDT Nike says NBA sponsorship is tracking to be its largest merchandising deal - Says China has earned 19 consecutive quarters of growth. Says Q3 was Nike's first $1B quarter. Says sportswear continues to grow double digits. Says SNKRS app continues to be a powerhouse in the digital marketplace. Says seeing early wins in digital transformation. Comments taken from Q3 earnings conference call.

17:02 EDT Just Energy cuts over 200 jobs, to incur $9M in severances costs in 4Q19 - Just Energy announced the elimination of over 200 positions, equating to approximately $40M in general and administrative savings in the upcoming Fiscal Year. These actions are in direct alignment with Just Energy's ongoing transition to a consumer company and will generate efficiencies in the company's income statement. The company expects to incur approximately $9M in severance costs in the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2019. However, these costs will not impact the company's previously stated Fiscal 2019 Base EBITDA guidance range of $200M to $220M, including the implementation of IFRS 15.

17:01 EDT Children's Place raises quarterly dividend 12% to 56c per share - The Children's Place, Inc. announced that its board of directors has declared a quarterly dividend at an increased rate of 56c per share from 50c per share, a 12% increase. Jane Elfers, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, "This is the fifth consecutive year that we have increased our quarterly dividend, which is a further reflection of our confidence in our ability to execute on our strategic initiatives and our continuing commitment to return excess capital to shareholders. The Children's Place has a profitable business model, which generates strong cash flow. Since 2009, we have repurchased approximately $1.1B of our common stock, and since 2014, paid approximately $100M in dividends."

16:50 EDT Sikorsky-Boeing helicopter achieves first flight - The Sikorsky-Boeing SBgreater than1 DEFIANT helicopter achieved first flight today at Sikorsky's West Palm Beach, Florida site. This aircraft, developed by Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company (LMT), and Boeing (BA), will help inform the next generation of military helicopters as part of the U.S. Army's Future Vertical Lift program. The helicopter is participating in the Army's Joint Multi-Role-Medium Technology Demonstrator program. Data from DEFIANT will help the Army develop requirements for new utility helicopters expected to enter service in the early 2030s. This flight marks a key milestone for the Sikorsky-Boeing team, and is the culmination of significant design, simulation and test activity to further demonstrate the capability of the X2 Technology.

16:45 EDT LBC shareholders approve merger with Colony Bankcorp - Colony Bankcorp, Inc. announced that the shareholders of LBC Bancshares, Inc., parent company of Calumet Bank, a Georgia state-chartered bank, have voted to approve Colony's proposed acquisition of 100% of the common stock of LBC in a combined stock-and-cash transaction valued at approximately $34.1M, pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Merger entered into on December 18, 2018. The transaction remains subject to receipt of all required regulatory approvals, which is anticipated by mid-April, and is expected to be completed on May 1, 2019, subject to the satisfaction of other customary closing conditions contained in the Merger Agreement.

16:37 EDT Ulta Beauty director Dennis Eck sells 15K shares of common stock - In a regulatory filing, Ulta Beauty disclosed that its director Dennis Eck sold 15K shares of common stock on March 20th at $336.06 per share. The transaction size was $5.04M.

16:32 EDT Clearwater Paper names Robert Hrivnak as CFO, succeeding John Hertz - Clearwater Paper (CLW) announced the appointment of Robert Hrivnak as senior vice president, finance and CFO effective April 8. Hrivnak will be responsible for overseeing the company's financial reporting and controls, investor relations, risk management, tax and treasury functions, and purchasing. Hrivnak joins Clearwater Paper from Itron (ITRI). Hrivnak succeeds John Hertz, who has left the company to pursue other opportunities.

16:20 EDT Nike down 3.4% after reporting quarterly results

16:19 EDT Nano Dimension receives Nasdaq non-compliance notification - Nano Dimension announced that the company received a written notice from Nasdaq indicating that the company was not in compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550, as the company's closing bid price for its American depositary shares was below $1.00 per share for the last 30 consecutive business days. Pursuant to Nasdaq Listing Rule 5810, the company has been granted a 180-calendar day compliance period, or until September 16, to regain compliance with the minimum bid price requirement. During the compliance period, the company's American depositary shares will continue to be listed and traded on Nasdaq. To regain compliance, the closing bid price of the company's American depositary shares must meet or exceed $1.00 per share for at least 10 consecutive business days during the 180-calendar day compliance period. If the company is not in compliance by September 16, the company may be afforded a second 180-calendar day compliance period. To qualify for this additional time, the company will be required to meet the continued listing requirement for market value of publicly held shares and all other initial listing standards for Nasdaq with the exception of the minimum bid price requirement, and will need to provide written notice of its intention to cure the deficiency during the second compliance period.

16:19 EDT C.H. Robinson CFO Andrew Clarke to leave position - C.H. Robinson announced that Andrew Clarke will be departing from his position as Chief Financial Officer effective March 31, 2019. The company has commenced a formal search for Clarke's successor, reviewing both internal and external candidates.

16:18 EDT Nike reports Q3 North America revenue $3.81B, up 7% - Reports Q3 EMEA revenue $2.44B, up 6%. Reports Q3 Greater China revenue $1.59B, up 19%. Reports Q3 Asia Pacific and Latin Americ revenue $1.3B, up 3%.

16:17 EDT Image Sensing Systems interim CFO Todd Slawson resigns - Image Sensing Systems announced that Todd Slawson has resigned as its interim CFO to accept a position at another company. His last day with ISS will be March 26. The board has appointed Ted Johnson as interim CFO. Johnson most recently served as the International Finance Director of Textron Specialized Vehicles from March 2017 until February 2019.

16:16 EDT Nike reports Q3 gross margin 45.1% - Gross margin increased 130 basis points to 45.1 percent primarily driven by higher average selling prices, favorable changes in foreign currency exchange rates and growth in NIKE Direct, partially offset by higher product costs.

16:15 EDT Zuora ACV customers over $100K rose 27% from last year

16:08 EDT GameStop appoints George Sherman as CEO - GameStop Corp. announced that its board has appointed George Sherman as CEO and member of the board, effective April 15. Sherman succeeds Shane Kim, who has served as interim CEO since May 2018 and as a director since July 2011. Most recently, Sherman served as CEO of Victra, an authorized retailer for Verizon Wireless products and services.

16:07 EDT Sienna Biopharmaceuticals promotes Alexander Azoy to CFO - Sienna Biopharmaceuticals announced the promotion of Alexander Azoy to CFO. Azoy, who has served as Sienna's Corporate Controller since December 2017, will succeed John Smither, who has resigned for personal reasons, effective April 1.

16:05 EDT PulteGroup names John Chadwick COO - PulteGroup announced that John Chadwick has been promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer effective April 1, 2019. He replaces Harmon Smith who had previously announced his plans to retire. Chadwick has had a 28-year career with the Company, and most recently served as Area President, West which encompasses Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico and Washington.

16:04 EDT Gritstone Oncology announces first patient dosed with GRANITE-001 - Gritstone Oncology announced that the first patient has been dosed with its personalized immunotherapy candidate targeting the patient's tumor-specific neoantigens, called GRANITE-001. The Phase 1/2 clinical study, referred to as GO-004, is evaluating GRANITE-001 in combination with immune checkpoint blockade for the treatment of patients with advanced solid tumors, including microsatellite stable colorectal cancer, or MSS CRC, gastroesophageal cancer, metastatic non-small cell lung cancer and bladder cancer. GRANITE-001 was granted fast track designation by the FDA for the treatment of MSS CRC. Patients are currently being enrolled into the Phase 1 portion of the GO-004 study. The Phase 1 study includes two parts. In part A, patients receive a full, fixed dose of adenovirus-based prime vector with escalating doses of self-amplifying RNA-based boost vector in combination with intravenous anti-PD-1 therapy, nivolumab. In part B, patients receive the prime and boost vectors at the selected dose in combination with both nivolumab and subcutaneous anti-CTLA-4 antibody, ipilimumab.

16:03 EDT Oxford Immunotec appoints Matthew McLaughlin CFO - Oxford Immunotec Global (OXFD) announced that Richard Altieri, the company's CFO, will retire on April 30. The company has appointed Matthew McLaughlin, currently CFO, GE (GE) Healthcare - U.S. and Canada, as his successor. McLaughlin will join Oxford Immunotec as CFO on April 8. The announcement concludes an extensive search process conducted by the company. As part of the planned succession, Altieri, who has led Oxford Immunotec's global finance organization as CFO since 2012, will remain an active member of the company's management team until his retirement date.

16:01 EDT Nokia reports internal investigation into compliance at Alcatel Lucent - In a regulatory filing earlier, Nokia stated: "During the course of the ongoing integration process, we have been made aware of certain practices relating to compliance issues at the former Alcatel Lucent business that have raised concerns. We have initiated an internal investigation and voluntarily reported the matter to the relevant regulatory authorities, with whom we are cooperating with a view to resolving the matter. The resolution of this matter could result in potential criminal or civil penalties, including the possibility of monetary fines, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, brand, reputation or financial position."

15:20 EDT BrightView under investigation for potential securities laws violations - Thornton Law Firm announced that it is investigating a potential securities class action on behalf of purchasers of the securities of BrightView Holdings pursuant to, or traceable to, the registration statement and prospectus issued in connection with BrightView's June 2018 IPO. The investigation involves possible violations of the federal securities laws by BrightView. According to the investigation, BrightView may have made false and misleading statements in its offering documents relating to BrightView's revenue growth, workforce, and customer contracts. As a result of disclosures from BrightView rendering these earlier statements false and misleading, BrightView's stock dropped more than 15%, trading as low as $9.25 since August 2018.

15:02 EDT Scotts Miracle-Gro extends partnership with Major League Baseball - The Scotts Company and Major League Baseball announced that the Ohio-based company will remain the Official Lawn Care Company of Major League Baseball in a multi-year agreement. The renewal builds on the partnership that originally began in 2010, taking Scotts and MLB into a 10th season together. This is also the fourth season that Scotts is an official partner of MLB's PLAY BALL initiative, the league's collective effort to encourage young people and communities to engage in baseball- or softball-related activities, including formal leagues, special events and casual forms of play. As part of the extended sponsorship, Scotts and MLB will continue the Scotts Field Refurbishment Program where grants are awarded to youth-focused community organizations to give kids modern, playable ball fields. The Scotts Field Refurbishment Program is part of the company's larger Gro More Good initiative to connect children to more outdoor play opportunities by enhancing community greenspaces. "Memories are made outside, whether they're in a ballpark or in a backyard," said Josh Peoples, Senior Vice President, Brand Marketing, ScottsMiracle-Gro. "Connecting children with safe, quality places to play is a priority for Scotts and MLB continues to be a natural partner for us in this effort. Our long-standing relationship is rooted in community outreach and encouraging fans and families alike to engage and enjoy more moments outside."

14:23 EDT Barrick Gold report Golden Sunlight mining limited to existing areas only - Barrick Gold announced that the Golden Sunlight mine, operated by Barrick, has been approaching the end of its operational life in recent years, with the mine's remaining gold reserves nearly depleted. "Following a detailed review of the Golden Sunlight operation, new underground development has ceased, and mining is limited to existing areas only. A final mill run to process gold ore is currently scheduled for May 2019. Underground and surface exploration drilling will continue at the operation, with a focus on the southern extension of the Sunlight vein. The Company will also complete metallurgical test work and a structural geological model associated with the APEX target. In addition, Barrick will be evaluating the potential to reprocess historic tailings, while conducting hydrological and geochemical studies to support ongoing water treatment and reclamation work as part of our commitment as responsible owners of the Golden Sunlight mine," the company stated.

13:39 EDT Comcast announces cord cutter friendly Xfinity Flex - Comcast announced the launch of Xfinity Flex, a new service that provides Xfinity Internet-only customers the ability to use their television and voice control to manage all of the connected devices in their home, and enjoy many of their favorite entertainment experiences on the big screen. Available to all Xfinity Internet customers across the country starting next week, the Xfinity Flex service is packaged with an Internet-connected, 4K HDR streaming TV device which comes with Comcast's award-winning voice remote, one integrated guide for accessing popular streaming video and music choices, as well as Comcast's home WiFi, mobile, security, and automation services. "Xfinity Flex will deepen our relationship with a certain segment of our Internet customers and provide them with real value," said Matt Strauss, Executive Vice President, Xfinity Services for Comcast Cable. "For just five dollars a month, we can offer these customers an affordable, flexible, and differentiated platform that includes thousands of free movies and shows for online streaming, an integrated guide for accessing their favorite apps and connected home devices, and the ease of navigating and managing all of it with our voice remote." Xfinity Flex comes with more than 10,000 free online movies and TV shows-including live streaming TV-from ESPN3, Xumo, Pluto, Tubi TV, Cheddar, YouTube, and more. The Xfinity Flex box features an integrated guide and voice control, enabling customers to easily browse and access programming across apps like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, HBO, and Showtime, rent and purchase movies and shows from the digital store, access their digital lockers across platforms by pairing their account with Movies Anywhere, or listen to music from Pandora, iHeartRadio, and XITE. And soon, Xfinity Flex customers will be able to easily upgrade to the full Xfinity X1 cable service right from the guide, which offers hundreds of live channels, tens of thousands of on demand titles, and a cloud DVR.

13:32 EDT American Honda recalls about 200,000 portable generators due to fire hazards - American Honda is recalling about 2,000 Honda EU2200i, EU2200i Companion and EB2200i portable generators. The portable generator can leak gasoline from the fuel valve, posing fire and burn hazards, the CPSC said. Honda has received 19 reports of fuel leaking from the fuel valve. No injuries have been reported. This recall was conducted voluntarily by the company under CPSC's Fast Track Recall process.

13:14 EDT TORM PLC (Class A Stock) trading resumes

13:09 EDT TORM PLC (Class A Stock) trading halted, volatility trading pause

13:05 EDT Nine Energy CEO, former Questar CEO nominated for Devon Energy's board - The board of directors of Devon Energy (DVN) announced that Ann Fox and Keith Rattie have been nominated to stand for election to the board at the company's annual meeting of stockholders on June 5. Fox is the president and CEO of Nine Energy Service (NINE), a Houston-based oilfield services company with operations throughout the U.S. and Canada. Rattie is the former chairman, president and CEO of Questar (STR), a natural gas-focused energy company based in Salt Lake City. Devon announced in November that board chairman John Richels will not seek re-election at the 2019 annual meeting and will retire from the board at that time. Given Richels' pending retirement, if the full slate of proposed directors wins election, including Fox and Rattie, Devon's board will expand to 11 members, 10 of whom would be independent directors.

12:05 EDT U.S. Steel announces enhanced benefits for its non-represented employees - United States Steel announced a number of new and enhanced benefits the company has made available to its non-represented employees to support the diverse and inclusive workforce at the company. All new benefits will be available in full by April 1, though most became available at the beginning of 2019, including: parental leave, infertility coverage, bereavement leave.

12:00 EDT Intelsat falls -10.1% - Intelsat is down -10.1%, or -$1.71 to $15.27.

12:00 EDT Crescent Point Energy rises 8.0% - Crescent Point Energy is up 8.0%, or 26c to $3.53.

12:00 EDT Chaparral Energy rises 12.2% - Chaparral Energy is up 12.2%, or 65c to $5.96.

11:00 EDT EQT Corporation confirms Rice nomination of nine director candidates - EQT Corporation confirmed that Toby Rice submitted to the company a notice of nomination of nine director candidates to stand for election to the EQT Board of Directors at the company's 2019 annual meeting of shareholders. In response, the company stated in part: "The EQT Board of Directors and management team strive to maintain an open dialogue with investors and welcome constructive input that may advance our goal of enhancing shareholder value. For this reason, members of the EQT Board and management team have held meetings and discussions with Toby Rice and Derek Rice over the past few months. As EQT developed and finalized its 2019 operating plan, which was announced on January 22, 2019, the Board carefully considered the suggestions put forward by Toby and Derek Rice...EQT has begun a new chapter and made important enhancements throughout the organization, including through Board and leadership refreshment. In 2018, EQT appointed four new independent directors to the Board. The Board now comprises 12 directors, 10 of whom are independent and all of whom are actively engaged in overseeing the Company's strategy and success. EQT's directors have expertise in areas that are critical to the Company, including natural resource extraction, engineering, energy policy, government relations, accounting, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate governance...The EQT Board and management team will continue to take actions to enhance shareholder value and position EQT for growth and success...The Corporate Governance Committee of EQT's Board will review and consider Toby Rice's director candidates and make a formal recommendation regarding director nominees in the Company's definitive proxy statement and other materials to be filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and mailed to all shareholders eligible to vote."

10:26 EDT Zayo Group strength attributed to report from CTFN - According to Bloomberg, CTFN is reporting that OMERS might be interested in a bid for Zayo Group. Zayo shares are up about 2% to $28.38 in morning trading.

10:05 EDT Conagra says any further divestitures could speed leverage target timetable

10:00 EDT Covia falls -8.5% - Covia is down -8.5%, or -61c to $6.60.

10:00 EDT Guess falls -15.4% - Guess is down -15.4%, or -$3.41 to $18.66.

10:00 EDT Best Inc rises 6.7% - Best Inc is up 6.7%, or 32c to $5.11.

09:51 EDT Conagra does not expect to need to divest assets to meet leverage target

09:47 EDT Daqo New Energy falls -4.1% - Daqo New Energy is down -4.1%, or -$1.48 to $34.22.

09:47 EDT Guess falls -15.9% - Guess is down -15.9%, or -$3.50 to $18.57.

09:47 EDT Diplomat Pharmacy rises 6.3% - Diplomat Pharmacy is up 6.3%, or 37c to $6.23.

09:46 EDT Conagra Brands says Birds Eye 'slow to respond to key consumer trends'

09:37 EDT Conagra Brands says expects to exceed initial $215M cost synergy target

09:25 EDT Eagle Bancorp CEO Ronald Paul retires, Susan Riel named interim CEO - Eagle Bancorp announced that on Ronald Paul, chairman, president and CEO of the company, and chairman and CEO of the bank, advised the board of his retirement, effective immediately, from all positions as an officer and director of the company, the bank and their subsidiaries. Paul indicated that his decision was the result of serious health developments which would substantially interfere with his ability to perform his duties and obligations to the company and the bank. The board of the company has elected vice chair, Norman Pozez, to succeed Paul as chair of the board. Pozez has been a member of the board since 2008. The board of the company has appointed Susan Riel, executive VP of the company and senior executive VP and COO of the bank, to succeed Paul as interim president and CEO of the company. Riel has been a senior officer of the bank since its inception. The board will review alternatives for a permanent successor over the coming weeks.

09:11 EDT Ligand to receive $3M milestone payment from FDA approval of ZULRESSO - Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (LGND) announced that it will receive a $3M milestone payment as a result of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's approval of Sage Therapeutics' (SAGE) ZULRESSO injection for the treatment of postpartum depression, ZULRESSO uses Ligand's Captisol in its formulation. Ligand is also eligible to receive a royalty on sales of ZULRESSO in the U.S. ZULRESSO is the first and only medicine specifically approved to treat PPD, the most common medical complication of childbirth. ZULRESSO is expected to be available in late June following scheduling by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, which is expected to occur within 90 days.

09:08 EDT Annexia selects Sierra Wireless services for asset tracking solution - Sierra Wireless announced that Annexia International has chosen Sierra Wireless' Smart IoT Connectivity for global deployment of its NStar asset tracking and management solution.

09:05 EDT Comtech awarded $2.3M contract for RF microwave control components - Comtech Telecommunications announced that during its third quarter of fiscal 2019, its New York-based subsidiary, Comtech PST Corp., which is part of Comtech's Government Solutions segment, received a $2.3M contract award for RF microwave control components from a major domestic prime contractor.

09:04 EDT Certona joins Google Cloud Partner Program - Kibo announced that Certona has joined the Google Cloud Partner Program. As a Google Cloud Partner, Certona, which was acquired by Kibo in February of 2019, will make its services available globally through the Google Cloud Platform. Certona will also leverage GCP to augment its data science in collaboration with its customers, allowing them to fully realize the power of personalization while maximizing scalability.

09:03 EDT eBay to begin rolling out Google Pay on marketplace platform - eBay (EBAY) is introducing Google Pay (GOOG, GOOGL) to its suite of payment options to further increase customer choice in its new managed payments experience. The company announced last year that it will intermediate end-to-end payments on its marketplace to further simplify and improve the customer experience and expects to manage a majority of the payments on its platform in 2021. Google Pay users will be able to complete purchases on eBay via the app, mobile web and on desktop from sellers participating in managed payments. Customers who have the Google Pay digital wallet will also be able to complete purchases on desktop, regardless of operating system or device. Google Pay will be available to Android users starting in early April, joining Apple Pay (AAPL) as the latest payment option on the platform. Both options are currently only accessible when buying from sellers enrolled in eBay's new payments experience, and will be increasingly available to shoppers as the program grows to process more volume in additional geographies.

09:01 EDT Fly Intel: Pre-market Movers - HIGHER: Caesars (CZR), up 2% after the New York Post reports Golden Nugget Casino owner Tilman Fertitta is "gearing up" to make a second bid for the company and may get help from the company's controlling shareholder, Carl Icahn... Apple (AAPL), up 1% after Needham analyst Laura Martin upgraded the stock to Strong Buy from Buy and raised her price target on the stock to $225 from $180, citing her view that Apple's "network effects" make its ecosystem the "most likely to prevail in a direct competition between FAANG ecosystems." UP AFTER EARNINGS: Darden Restaurants (DRI), up 3.5%... Conagra Brands (CAG), up 7%... G-III Apparel (GIII), up 9%... Land's End (LE), up 5%. LOWER: Biogen (BIIB), down 27% after announcing the decision to discontinue global Phase 3 trials, ENGAGE and EMERGE, designed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of aducanumab in patients with mild cognitive impairment due to Alzheimer's disease and mild Alzheimer's disease dementia. DOWN AFTER EARNINGS: Canadian Solar (CSIQ), down 9%... AC Immune (ACIU), down 7.5%... Guess (GES), down 13%... Raven (RAVN), down 10%.

08:50 EDT SiteOne Landscape nominates Larisa Drake for board of directors - SiteOne Landscape Supply (SITE) announced that its board of directors has nominated Larisa Drake to be elected as a director at the company's annual meeting of stockholders on May 15. Drake is EVP and CMO at Equity Lifestyle Properties (ELS).

08:44 EDT FIS migrates hosted core banking platform service for Bank of the West - FIS announced that Bank of the West has moved to a hosted FIS core banking platform.

08:41 EDT Athenex partner receives IND allowance from China NMPA for TAEST16001 - Athenex announced that its partner in cancer immunotherapy, Xiangxue Life Sciences, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Xiangxue Pharmaceutical, has received an allowance by China's National Medical Products Administration, or NMPA of its company-sponsored investigational new drug, or IND, application to initiate registrational related clinical studies in China of T-cell receptor affinity enhanced specific T-cell, or TAEST, therapy in patients with solid tumors that are HLA-A02:01 positive and NY-ESO-1 positive. The cancer immunotherapy product, named TAEST16001 injection, is based on TAEST technology generated T-cells, with enhanced binding affinity, against the antigen NY-ESO-1 and is HLA-A02:01 restricted.

08:37 EDT Athenex expands board with one resignation, two additions - Athenex (ATNX) announced the resignation of Sheldon Trainor-De Girolamo as a director of the company. The company also announced the appointment of two new directors: John Vierling, tenured Professor of Medicine and Surgery at the Baylor College of Medicine and Stephanie Davis, senior client partner at Korn Ferry (KFY).

08:27 EDT Ovid Therapeutics general counsel Ana Ward to depart, Thomas Perone to succeed - Ovid Therapeutics (OVID) announced the appointment of Thomas Perone, as senior VP general counsel and corporate secretary. Perone is succeeding Ana Ward who will be leaving the company. Perone is joining Ovid with more than 20 years of legal and pharmaceutical experience. He was most recently at Celgene (CELG) where for 12 years he held positions of increasing levels of responsibility most recently, as VP, assistant general counsel and assistant corporate secretary.

08:22 EDT Opko Health announces results from Phase 2 trial of OPK88003 - Opko Health announced topline results from a Phase 2 dose escalation trial of OPK88003 to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity. OPK88003 is a once-weekly injectable oxyntomodulin compound with glucagon-like-peptide 1, or GLP-1, and glucagon dual agonist activity. Based on data from a previous 420 patient Phase 2 study, an optimized dosing regimen for OPK88003 was evaluated to improve glucose control and increase weight loss. Topline analysis of results of the study demonstrated that OPK88003 met the primary objective with a statistically significant lowering of hemoglobin A1c after 30 weeks of treatment versus placebo as well as an important secondary endpoint, statistically significant weight loss versus placebo. This Phase 2b trial evaluated the effects of a dose escalation regimen of OPK88003 on HbA1c, weight loss and safety over 30 weeks in adult type 2 diabetes patients with inadequate glucose control with metformin and/or diet and exercise. Overall, 113 type 2 diabetes patients were enrolled and randomized into two arms, OPK88003 or placebo, at a ratio of 1.75:1, with a volume matched placebo arm and an OPK88003 treated arm, starting with 20 mg for 4 weeks, then 40 mg for 4 weeks and finally, a target dose of 70 mg for 22 weeks. The data were analyzed for the modified intent to treat patient population using the mixed model repeated measures. The mITT population includes all patients that received at least one dose of drug and had one post baseline evaluation. OPK88003 showed a strong, clinically meaningful reduction in HbA1c at 30 weeks (-1.30% versus placebo, -0.09% mean absolute reduction, pless than0.0001). Additionally, 50% of OPK88003 treated patients achieved HbA1c =6.5% versus 13.8% of placebo treated subjects (p=0.0008). Patients treated with OPK88003 achieved a significant weight loss at 30 weeks (-4.4 kg, compared to placebo -1.8 kg, p=0.01). Approximately 38% of treated patients achieved a 5% or greater body weight loss compared to 13% of placebo treated patients (p=0.008). OPK88003 treated patients showed significant blood triglyceride decreases from baseline. The decrease in triglycerides in the OPK88003 treatment group was -31.2 mg/dL (p=0.005) compared to -11.6 mg/dL for placebo (p=0.44). OPK88003 treatment showed a safety and tolerability profile expected for the GLP-1 receptor agonist class. The most frequent adverse events were nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. These were mostly mild and occurred predominantly during the titration period and resolved over time. No serious adverse events were observed. Based on this trial data, OPKO is planning to further evaluate OPK88003 for a Phase 3 clinical program in type 2 diabetes and obesity and potentially for other promising indications such as NASH.

08:18 EDT Corning unit accelerates flow reactor commercialization - Corning Incorporated announced that its subsidiary, Corning Singapore Holdings Private Limited, signed an investment agreement with the Changzhou government in China to establish a new headquarters for Corning's Advanced-Flow Reactors business in Changzhou Science and Education Town. As part of the agreement, Corning received support to establish a headquarters and build the infrastructure for the business, including a technology development center and a manufacturing operation in the Changzhou region. Concurrently, Corning announced the establishment of Corning Advanced-Flow Reactor Technology Co., Ltd. to manage Corning's global AFR business. Corning expects to complete the reactor manufacturing facility before the end of this year and have the new headquarters fully operational by late 2020.

08:14 EDT Evolus announces publication of Phase 3 trial results for Jeuveau - Evolus announced the publication of the U.S. Phase 3 pivotal trial results for Jeuveau in Dermatologic Surgery. The article will be printed in the March issue. A total of 654 subjects were enrolled in the two identical Phase III randomized, multi-center, placebo-controlled, single dose, double blind trials. In both trials, Jeuveau met the primary endpoint and demonstrated efficacy compared with placebo in the reduction of the severity of glabellar lines, defined as a 2-point composite improvement agreed upon by the physician and patient, at Day 30. Overall, 67.5% of subjects in study one and 70.4% of subjects in study two met the primary endpoint, compared to 1.2% and 1.3% of patients in each placebo arm, respectively. In terms of the secondary endpoint, Jeuveau also remained statistically superior to placebo, both at four and five months, using the 2- point composite score. There were no serious adverse events assessed as drug- related across these studies. Jeuveau will be launched in the United States in the coming weeks.

08:12 EDT Nintendo Switch, Frito-Lay partner for packaging of variety packs - Nintendo (NTODY) is teaming up with Frito-Lay (PEP) to add superstar characters from some of its hit Nintendo Switch games to the in-store packaging of various Frito-Lay Variety Packs. Starting on March 25 and running through May 19, the spring promotion will include package art featuring the three characters Mario, Luigi and Yoshi from various Nintendo Switch games like New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe, Super Mario Party, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Mario Tennis Aces and Yoshi's Crafted World. Fans who purchase the specially marked Frito-Lay Variety Packs will also have the chance to win a Nintendo Switch system and three Nintendo Switch games selected by Frito-Lay. Frito-Lay Variety Packs are giving away these Nintendo Switch prize packs every hour between March 25 and May 19.

08:09 EDT Rice team announces nine director nominations for EQT board - Toby Rice and Derek Rice, shareholders of EQT Corporation, announced they have nominated a slate of nine candidates for election to the EQT Board of Directors at EQT's Annual Meeting on July 10, 2019. The shareholders said, "The Rice team slate consists of nine independent nominees with diverse skills and backgrounds. Four members of the slate, including current EQT director Daniel J. Rice IV, provided oversight and guidance in key board positions at Rice Energy as it achieved the cultural and digital transformation that led to 95% relative stock price outperformance compared to its Appalachia E&P peers from its 2014 IPO through its acquisition by EQT in 2017. The Rice team also noted that EQT is attempting to create an uneven playing field by taking the highly unusual step of requiring, as a condition to the submission of nominations, that the Rice team's nominees consent to being named in EQT's proxy materials. The Rice team believes that EQT should either follow the common practice that the Rice nominees need only consent to being named in the Rice team's proxy materials or that EQT's slate of directors provide the same consent to appear on the Rice team proxy card so as to create a 'universal proxy card.' The Rice team believes that each side agreeing to the use of a universal proxy card would reflect best-in-class corporate governance, as the most qualified directors would be elected, regardless of which proxy card a shareholder voted on. In the Rice team's view, EQT's actions, like its decision to hold its annual meeting in July rather than in April as it has for decades, are attempts to manipulate the corporate machinery to gain a tactical advantage instead of giving shareholders the opportunity to promptly and fairly have their voices heard. The Rice team slate is as follows: Lydia I. Beebe, 66, currently serves as Principal of LIBB Advisors LLC, a corporate governance consulting firm...Lee M. Canaan, 62, is the Founder and Portfolio Manager of private investment management firm Braeburn Capital Partners...Jay C. Graham, 48, currently serves as the Chairman and CEO of Spur Energy Partners...Dr. Kathryn J. Jackson, 61, has served as the Director of Energy and Technology Consulting for KeySource, Inc., a solutions-oriented company that provides strategic business consulting, since October 2015...D. Mark Leland, 57, has served on the Board of Directors of Altus Midstream Company since November 2018, and on the Board of Directors of PotlatchDeltic Corporation since February 2018...John McCartney, 66, has served on the Board of Directors of Huron Consulting Group since October 2004, and as the Board's non-executive chairman since May 2010...Daniel J. Rice IV, 38, has served as a Partner at Rice Investment Group since May 2018...Toby Z. Rice, 37, has served as a Partner at Rice Investment Group, a multi-strategy fund investing in all verticals of the oil and gas sector, since May 2018...Hallie A. Vanderhider, 61, has served as Managing Director of SFC Management LP since January 2016...The Rice team intends to make additional information available to shareholders, including a preliminary proxy statement, in the near future."

08:06 EDT Sunworks receives listing extension from Nasdaq - Sunworks announced that it has received a listing extension from the Nasdaq hearings panel. The extension grants the company until September 16 to regain compliance with the minimum bid price requirement for continued listing on Nasdaq.

08:04 EDT Mogo Finance passes 800,000 member milestone - Mogo Finance announced it has surpassed the 800,000 member milestone as it continues to establish itself as the go-to digital finance app for the next generation of Canadians. This milestone comes after the company announced that it added 210,000 new accounts in 2018 and, at year end, its member base stood at 756,000, a 39% increase over the prior year.

08:03 EDT Ford names Mark Ovenden as president, International Markets Group

08:03 EDT Ford says Tim Stone to succeed Bob Shanks as CFO at end of 2019 - Ford (F) announced that CFO Bob Shanks plans to retire from the company at the end of 2019. He will be succeeded by Tim Stone, a finance executive who served 20 years at Amazon (AMZN), and as CFO of Snap Inc (SNAP). Stone will join Ford on April 15 as a company officer and assume the role of CFO on June 1. He will report to Ford President and CEO Jim Hackett. Shanks will work closely with Stone on the CFO transition and then work on special projects through the end of the year. Also, the company announced that Peter Fleet, president of International Markets Group, has announced his intention to retire. Effective April 1, Mark Ovenden, currently president Ford Middle East & Africa, is named president, International Markets Group and will lead its formation. Ford also announced that Stuart Rowley, currently COO for Ford North America, is appointed to the role of president, Ford of Europe. Rowley succeeds Steven Armstrong who is being named chairman, Ford of Europe.

08:03 EDT Versum announces filing of definitive proxy statement on pending Entegris merger - Versum Materials (VSM) announced the filing of its definitive proxy materials with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with the Company's pending merger with Entegris (ENTG). Versum Materials also announced the commencement of mailing on or about March 22, 2019 of the definitive proxy materials, including a WHITE proxy card, relating to the Special Meeting of Versum Materials stockholders to be held on April 26, 2019 to consider the merger. Stockholders of record as of the close of business on April 2, 2019 will be entitled to vote at the Special Meeting. Versum Materials and Entegris previously announced the expiration of the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended, in connection with the previously-announced merger of equals between the two companies. With respect to Germany, antitrust clearance was received on March 19, 2019. The transaction remains subject to other closing conditions in the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of January 27, 2019, by and among Versum Materials, Inc. and Entegris, Inc.

07:54 EDT Neovasc wins court appeal in European patent case vs. Edwards Lifesciences - Neovasc (NVCN) announced that the Higher Regional Court in Munich, Germany, on appeal by Neovasc, has dismissed the case in full, brought by Edwards Lifesciences (EW) CardiAQ against Neovasc in Germany. In this case, CardiAQ had originally claimed full ownership rights to one of Neovasc's European patent applications for its Tiara. In June, 2017, the first-instance court in Munich had awarded co-ownership rights to CardiAQ. Both parties had appealed this decision. CardiAQ withdrew its appeal for full ownership during the course of the appeal. In dismissing the remainder of CardiAQ's case, the German court now found that CardiAQ had not contributed to the invention of the Tiara and found Neovasc to be the rightful inventor and owner of all rights to the disputed Tiara European patent application.

07:46 EDT Jacobs Engineering awarded contract extension at NASA Ames Research Center - Jacobs was awarded an extension to the Aerospace Testing and Facility Operation and Maintenance IV contract at NASA's Ames Research Center in Mountain View, California. The contract extension is a one-year option, and NASA estimates this brings the total value of the contract to $178M and extends the period of performance through February 2020. Under this contract extension, Jacobs will continue providing aerospace testing and facility operations and services in support of NASA Ames Research Center's arc jets, wind tunnels, hypersonic facilities and ballistics complexes.

07:38 EDT Conagra Brands CEO: Integration of Pinnacle Foods 'remains squarely on-track' - Sean Connolly, president and CEO of Conagra Brands, commented, "Our Legacy Conagra business generated solid growth during the third quarter and delivered strong performance in our domestic retail segments. We saw continued improvement in consumption trends and base sales velocity, and organic net sales grew nearly two percent during the quarter. Our brand building and innovation actions over the past several years have resulted in strong growth in our frozen and snacks portfolios, and we remain focused on applying this disciplined approach across our portfolio." He added, "The integration of Pinnacle Foods, and the reinvigoration of its innovation pipeline, remain squarely on-track. We are aggressively applying our proven 'Conagra Way' to address the executional challenges in the Birds Eye, Duncan Hines and Wish-Bone businesses. While it will take some time to return these Pinnacle businesses to growth, we are confident that we have identified the issues and have the right action plans in place to improve the performance of these terrific brands. We have tremendous confidence in the long-term value creation potential of Conagra Brands and look forward to providing a comprehensive update at our upcoming Investor Day on April 10."

07:37 EDT Biogen plunges 25% after discontinuing two Alzheimer's trials - After resuming trading, shares of Biogen are down $81.59, or 25.5%, to $239.00 in pre-market trading.

07:34 EDT Hudbay Minerals receives approved Mine Plan of Operations for Rosemont Project - Wheaton Precious Metals (WPM) announced that Hudbay Minerals (HBM) has received the approved Mine Plan of Operations for the Rosemont project from the U.S. Forest Service. The approval of the MPO follows the receipt of a Section 404 Water Permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for Rosemont on March 8. The issuance of the MPO is the final administrative step in the permitting process. The Rosemont project is a copper-molybdenum-silver porphyry deposit located in Pima County, Arizona. Hudbay acquired the project in July 2014 through the acquisition of Augusta Resources. Rosemont is expected to produce approximately 127,000 tons of copper annually at a cash cost of $1.14 per pound over the first 10 years of operations. Wheaton's wholly owned subsidiary Wheaton Precious Metals International has a precious metals purchase agreement with Hudbay on the Rosemont project, which in exchange for an upfront payment of $230M paid in two instalments, entitles Wheaton International to 100% of payable silver and gold produced from Rosemont at a cash price of $450 per ounce of gold and $3.90 per ounce of silver, subject to an annual adjustment for inflation.

07:33 EDT Sealed Air, Kuraray to invest in new production capacity for Plantic packaging - Sealed Air Corporation is investing in capacity at its Simpsonville, S.C. facility to produce plant-based food packaging. This facility will be the first in North America to produce materials made from Plantic plant-based resin and post-consumer plastic. Simpsonville is one of the world's largest packaging plants with over 1,000 employees and 1.4 million square feet of operations. Packaging materials and systems for food and consumer products are currently manufactured at this location. In June 2018, Sealed Air and Kuraray America entered into an agreement to offer Plantic materials to package perishable foods such as poultry, beef and seafood in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Sealed Air's planned capital investment of $24M is underway and production is scheduled to begin in the second quarter of 2020. To support this work, Kuraray is investing approximately $15M to install plant-based high barrier resin production and supporting capabilities in Houston, Texas. Kuraray's resin plant is scheduled to be completed at the end of September 2019 and will begin operating in early 2020.

07:29 EDT Smiths Group achieves ECAC Standard 3.1 approval for CTX 9800 DSi scanner - Smiths Detection has achieved ECAC Standard 3.1 approval for its CTX 9800 DSi 0.5 m/s hold baggage explosives detection system. This is the second Smiths Detection scanner to achieve 3.1 approval - the highest defined hold baggage screening standard in the EU.

07:26 EDT Murphy Oil says 46-48 Mboepd attributable to Malaysia in 2019 guidance - The company said, "The new 2019 annual plan reflects the company's ongoing commitment to the goal of aligning spending within cash flows, while simultaneously returning cash to shareholders. The company's previously announced annual production guidance was 202 to 210 Mboepd, of which 46 to 48 Mboepd was attributable to Malaysia. Murphy's previously announced capital plan for 2019 was expected to be in the range of $1.25B to $1.45B, of which $106M was attributable to Malaysia. Beginning with the first quarter 2019 earnings release, the Malaysian operations will be reported as a "discontinued operation" and classified as "held for sale" for financial reporting purposes."

07:22 EDT Murphy Oil to sell Malaysian portfolio in $2.12B all-cash transaction - Murphy Oil Corporation announced that a subsidiary has signed a sale and purchase agreement to divest the fully issued share capital of its two primary Malaysian subsidiaries, Murphy Sabah Oil Co. and Murphy Sarawak Oil Co. to a subsidiary of PTT Exploration and Production Public Company. PTTEP will pay Murphy $2.127B in an all-cash transaction, payable upon closing and subject to customary closing adjustments, plus up to a $100M bonus payment contingent upon certain future exploratory drilling results prior to October 2020. The transaction has an effective economic valuation date of January 1, 2019, with the closing expected to occur by the end of the second quarter 2019. Closing of the transaction is subject to customary conditions precedent including, among other things, necessary regulatory approvals. Under the terms of the transaction, Murphy will exit the country of Malaysia. The year-end 2018 proved reserves net to Murphy were 816 million barrels of oil equivalent of which 16 percent or 129 Mmboe were attributable to Malaysia. Of the 129 Mmboe of proved reserves, 70 Mmboe are characterized as proved undeveloped. The proved reserves are comprised of 468 billion cubic feet of natural gas and 51 million barrels of liquids. Total production net to Murphy in 2018 for the properties to be divested was over 48,000 barrel of oil equivalent per day, comprised of 62 percent liquids.

07:13 EDT Garmin unveils the Approach S40 GPS smartwarch for golfers - Garmin International announced the Approach S40, a GPS smartwatch specifically designed for golfers to use on the course. The lightweight watch features a 1.2-inch color touchscreen display that is sunlight-readable for everyday use and a metal bezel to bolster its design. Additionally, the smartwatch is fitted with adjustable, quick release bands-available in different colors. The Approach S40 integrates AutoShot Game Tracking to measure and auto-record a golfer's detected shot distance for a more focused gaming experience, and thanks to its GPS receiver, this smartwatch locks in on a golfer's location and displays precise yardages to the front, middle and back of the green, hazards, doglegs and more. Golfers will also have access to over 41,000 preloaded courses from around the world. The Approach S40 is available now with a suggested retail price of $299.99, and the Approach S40 Bundle is $349.99.

07:11 EDT GasLog announces eight-year charter with Endesa for Warsaw vessel - GasLog (GLOG) announced the signing of a new long-term charter party agreement with a wholly owned subsidiary of Endesa for its existing uncommitted newbuild vessel, the GasLog Warsaw. GasLog is scheduled to take delivery of the 180,000 cubic meter Mark III Flex Plus vessel with low pressure two stroke propulsion from Samsung (SSNLF) Heavy Industries in July. The eight year fixed-term charter to Endesa will commence in May 2021. The GasLog Warsaw is scheduled to deliver to Endesa in May 2021 for a fixed eight-year term, with two optional periods of six years each. The rate of hire for the charter is in line with mid-cycle rates. GasLog expects that the combination of the vessel's near-term earnings in the spot market and the earnings from the Endesa time charter will deliver attractive returns for its shareholders. Following the commencement of the eight-year charter to Endesa, GasLog Partners (GLOP) will have the right to acquire the GasLog Warsaw pursuant to the omnibus agreement between GasLog and GasLog Partners. As a result, GasLog Partners' potential dropdown pipeline will increase to 12 LNG carriers with charter length of five years or longer.

07:08 EDT Biogen to resume trading at 7:30 am ET - Biogen (BIIB) shares are scheduled to resume trading at 7:30 am ET, with quotation scheduled to resume at 7:25 am ET, according to Nasdaq. The stock had been halted before the company and partner Eisai (ESALY) announced the decision to discontinue the global Phase 3 trials, ENGAGE and EMERGE, designed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of aducanumab in patients with mild cognitive impairment due to Alzheimer's disease and mild Alzheimer's disease dementia.

07:07 EDT McDermott awarded offshore EPCI contract in the Middle East - McDermott was awarded a substantial contract award from a Middle East customer for engineering, procurement, construction and installation services in the Arabian Gulf. The contract for new facilities includes the full suite of EPCI services for six new offshore jackets as well as three associated topsides. The project scope also includes 4.9 miles of 28-inch corrosion resistant alloy cladded pipeline, two inter-platform bridges, 4.9 miles of composite cables as well as brownfield works at the existing offshore facilities. The duration of the work is expected to be approximately 34 months and the contract award will be reflected in McDermott's Q1 backlog.

07:05 EDT Biogen, Eisai discontinue ENGAGE and EMERGE Phase 3 trials - Biogen (BIIB) and Eisai (ESALY) announced the decision to discontinue the global Phase 3 trials, ENGAGE and EMERGE, designed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of aducanumab in patients with mild cognitive impairment due to Alzheimer's disease and mild Alzheimer's disease dementia. The decision to stop the trials is based on results of a futility analysis conducted by an independent data monitoring committee, which indicated the trials were unlikely to meet their primary endpoint upon completion. The recommendation to stop the studies was not based on safety concerns. Detailed data from the ENGAGE and EMERGE studies will be presented at future medical meetings to inform ongoing research. ENGAGE and EMERGE are global Phase 3 multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group studies designed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of aducanumab. The primary objective of the study was to evaluate the efficacy of monthly doses of aducanumab as compared with placebo in slowing cognitive and functional impairment as measured by changes in the Clinical Dementia Rating-Sum of Boxes score. Secondary objectives were to assess the effect of monthly doses of aducanumab as compared to placebo on clinical progression as measured by Mini-Mental State Examination, AD Assessment Scale-Cognitive Subscale and AD Cooperative Study-Activities of Daily Living Inventory. As part of this decision, the EVOLVE Phase 2 safety study and the long-term extension of the PRIME Phase1b study of aducanumab will also be discontinued. Initiation of the aducanumab Phase 3 secondary prevention trial will be assessed while the data from ENGAGE and EMERGE are further evaluated.

07:01 EDT Darden reports Q3 blended same-restaurant sales up 2.8%

06:58 EDT Biogen trading halted, news pending

06:47 EDT Commercial Metals says confident in strong results for the balance of the year - "Performance from our acquired assets have exceeded our initial transaction rationale business case. Looking ahead, we are optimistic that the upcoming construction season will be strong both in the U.S. and Poland," said CEO Smith. "The combination of a good mill margin environment, ongoing progress on executing cost reduction opportunities afforded by the acquisition, and completing some of the lower margin rebar fabrication backlog, gives us confidence that we will deliver strong results for the balance of the fiscal year."

06:43 EDT Gold Standard Ventures begins drilling at the Lewis Project in Nevada - Gold Standard Ventures announced the start of a drill program at its 100%-owned Lewis Project in the Battle Mountain Mining District, Lander County, Nevada. The program includes approximately 1,555m of drilling in four drill holes to test new targets in the Buena Vista-Meagher Corridor and the virgin deposit footwall and commencing work on an initial resource estimate in accordance with NI 43-101 for the virgin deposit. The Lewis Project was acquired by Gold Standard as part of its purchase of Battle Mountain Gold. The mineral property has several known mineralized zones and potential for new gold and silver discoveries, while sharing a common boundary with Phoenix open pit mine, one of the most prolific gold-copper-silver producers on the Battle Mountain-Eureka Trend. Two drill holes will target favorable antler sequence host rocks along the north-northwest striking Buena Vista-Meagher corridor, a strong gravity gradient coming out of the Phoenix open pit mine. This is a new target not previously tested by other operators. Two holes will test for eastern, shallow oxide extensions to the virgin deposit approximately 700m north of the Phoenix open pit mine. The holes are designed to test antler sequence host rocks where northwest-striking faults intersect the virgin fault corridor. An initial NI 43-101 compliant resource estimate will be completed for the virgin deposit. The virgin gold-silver deposit consists of higher-grade, gold-silver bearing structures surrounded by disseminated mineralization within a zone measuring approximately 600m long, 120m wide and 180m deep. The virgin fault is a control for mineralization within the Phoenix mine and both structural control and mineralization continue northward along it onto Gold Standard's project.

06:37 EDT Aerie Pharmaceuticals initiates dosing for netarsudil ophthalmic solution study - Aerie Pharmaceuticals announced the commencement of patient dosing in its Phase 2 clinical trial designed in accordance with the requirements of Japan's Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency, or PMDA, to support potential regulatory submission of netarsudil ophthalmic solution in Japan. Netarsudil ophthalmic solution 0.02% is known by the name Rhopressa in the United States and is approved for the reduction of elevated intraocular pressure, or IOP, in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. This Phase 2 trial is being conducted in Japan as a precursor to Phase 3 registration trials in that country. The prospective, double-masked, multi-center, placebo-controlled, parallel group study is designed to evaluate the IOP-reducing effect and safety of three concentrations of netarsudil ophthalmic solution over a 28-day period. Entry criteria include unmedicated baseline IOP ranges of 15 mmHg, or millimeters of mercury, to less than 35 mmHg for patients with open-angle glaucoma, and 22 mmHg to less than 35 mmHg for patients with ocular hypertension. A total of approximately 208 patients will be randomized equally across four treatment arms: netarsudil ophthalmic solution 0.01%, netarsudil ophthalmic solution 0.02%, netarsudil ophthalmic solution 0.04% and placebo, all administered once daily in the evening. As agreed with the PMDA, the design of this trial is consistent with that of a recent Phase 2 pilot study conducted in a Japanese-American population in the United States, with the addition of the netarsudil ophthalmic solution 0.01% treatment arm to confirm the concentration of netarsudil most suitable for this population. Studies of glaucoma in Japan suggest that patients have baseline IOP that is generally lower than those experienced by patients in the United States and Europe, hence the IOP range in the netarsudil Japanese Phase 2 trials begins lower, at 15 mmHg.

06:36 EDT LSC Communications expands supply chain agreement with Open Up Resources - LSC Communications announced an expanded multi-year agreement with Open Up Resources. Open Up Resources is an education nonprofit that provides K-12 curricula for free so that all students, regardless of district resources, have access to a high-quality education. As part of the agreement, LSC will exclusively provide supply chain services ranging from web offset and digital print to warehousing and fulfillment for Open Up Resources' curriculum materials

06:32 EDT Ares Management acquires CoolSys from Audax Private Equity - Ares Management announced that a fund managed by its Private Equity Group has acquired CoolSys from Audax Private Equity. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Based in Brea, California, CoolSys provides refrigeration and HVAC services and solutions to customers in the retail, food service, commercial and industrial market segments. CoolSys and its operating businesses cover every stage of systems through engineering and design, installation, service and maintenance, and energy optimization. Since its founding in 2001, CoolSys has grown to employ more than 2,000 individuals who serve more than 4,000 customers across North America.

06:05 EDT Nielsen announces long-term agreement with Univision - Nielsen announced that it has reached a long-term agreement for national and local TV ratings measurement with Univision. With this new multi-year agreement, all Univision's properties including Univision Network, UniMas Network, Univision Deportes, Galavision Network, El Rey and 36 Univision and UniMas Local TV stations across 19 local markets and Puerto Rico will have continued access to Nielsen's broad suite of measurement and analytics services. Univision will join as subscribers to Nielsen SVOD content ratings, local Nielsen media impact, or Local NMI, and Nielsen national out-of-home, or OOH, reporting service. With Nielsen SVOD Content Ratings, Univision will now have insights into how its content compares to other programs including original programming from SVOD services. Local NMI offers Univision local TV stations a solution to help provide local media planning and cross-channel optimization. With the addition of these services, Univision will be able to provide advertisers with a view of where its audience is viewing its content and how to best engage with those viewers across its various programs and ad loads. Additionally, Univision will now begin to use Nielsen's OOH measurement service to capture and understand the viewing habits of Hispanic consumers away from the home. The agreement provides Univision with ratings and data for programs and commercials content that aired across their properties for live plus seven days of time-shifted viewing.

06:04 EDT Covia sees Q1 industrial volumes of 3.5M tons - Relatively flat to first quarter of 2018 on a pro forma basis. Sees Q1 energy volumes of 4.4M tons, relatively flat sequentially.

06:03 EDT Covia sees FY19 CapEx $80M-$100M, down from prior view of $90M-$110M

05:56 EDT Ericsson wins 5G commercial deal with KT - KT, formerly known as Korea Telecom, has awarded Ericsson a 5G commercial contract to enable the nationwide launch of commercial 5G services in Korea starting early April. Korean operators have joined forces to target early April as the go-live date for the world's first nationwide provision of 5G commercial services in time to support commercially available 5G smartphones. KT's planned nationwide 5G network plays a central role. Under this initial commercial contract - the first since Ericsson was selected as a 5G supplier to KT in November 2018 - Ericsson is providing 3GPP standards-based 5G New Radio hardware and software from Ericsson's complete 5G platform to cover KT's 3.5 GHz Non-Standalone network.

05:52 EDT Gannett comments on MNG Enterprises' failure to produce financing commitment - Gannett confirmed receipt of a letter provided to MNG Enterprises from Oaktree Capital Management in connection with MNG's unsolicited proposal to acquire Gannett, which the Gannett board of directors unanimously rejected on February 4. Gannett issued the following statement: "The letter that MNG has procured from Oaktree's distressed debt fund, Oaktree Strategic Credit, more than two months after MNG launched its unsolicited proposal, does not represent a contractual commitment or a legal obligation, and is highly conditional. Furthermore, Oaktree Strategic Credit did not indicate that it was confident in its own ability to arrange committed financing or otherwise suggest it would even play a role in the financing, as would be customary in a letter of this kind. The Gannett board of directors is confident that Gannett has significant value creation potential in continuing to execute the company's strategy. Given Gannett's operational expertise, our focus on executing our strategic digital transformation and our unwavering commitment to remaining a trusted source of news, Gannett is well positioned to grow the company and its valuable assets to the benefit of Gannett shareholders and the communities we serve. As a public company, Gannett's board would engage with any party that makes a bona fide, credible proposal that appropriately values the company and is capable of being closed. Gannett has said in the past that MNG's proposal fails that test, and the letter from Oaktree Strategic Credit does not alter the company's assessment of MNG's proposal. No action is required by shareholders at this time."