Brightpoint to restructure European operations

Brightpoint, Inc. (Nasdaq:CELL) announced Monday it would reconfigure its European operations and cut staff by 275 to 325 positions. | Nasdaq: CELL |Comment

Photon Dynamics soars 31% in pre-market trading after sales deal

Photon Dynamics, Inc. (Nasdaq:PHTN) shares climbed more than 31% in Thursday’s pre-market trading after the company announced earlier in the day that Israel-based Orbotech Ltd. (Nasdaq:ORBK)... | Nasdaq: PHTN |Comment

Ceragon granted $5 million follow-on equipment order

Ceragon Networks Ltd. (Nasdaq:CRNT) announced early Wednesday it was awarded a $5 million follow-on equipment order from a mobile operator in Mexico. | Nasdaq: CRNT |Comment

IXYS Corp shares up after increases to its product line

IXYS Corp. (Nasdaq:IXYS) announced Tuesday it would increase its line of products to include high-powered diodes in miniature packages. | Nasdaq: IXYS |Comment

AZZ CEO pleased with FY08 results

AZZ Inc. (NYSE:AZZ) CEO David Dingus said he is pleased with the electrical equipment maker’s fiscal 2008 results. Dingus made the comments during a midday conference call. | NYSE: AZZ |Comment

Bio-Imaging Technologies, Inc.: Picture perfect

Over the past 17 years, Bio-Imaging Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: BITI) has become the largest independent provider of the equipment and technology needed for medical imaging used in the... | BITI |Comment

Digirad Corp. lowers 2007 guidance

Shares of Digirad Corp. (Nasdaq: DRAD) are sagging on news before the start of trading that the maker of medical imaging products for the detection of cardiovascular disease has cut its 2007 outlook. | DRAD |Comment

Advanced Battery Technologies inks contract with Wuxi Angell Autocycle

Battery maker Advanced Battery Technologies, Inc. (AMEX: GBT) said this morning that it signed a contract with Wuxi Angell Autocycle Co., Ltd. to produce battery cells for 150,000 electric bicycles... | GBT |Comment

IPO Watch: Elixir Pharmaceuticals

This company has no products on the market yet, but it has several in its R&D pipeline that could be interesting. It also has a smart group of experienced health care venture capitalists on board. | ELXR |Comment

Astronics Corporation: Ready for takeoff

Shooting for the stratosphere is routine for the aircraft that use the electronics equipment made by Astronics Corporation (Nasdaq: ATRO). | ATRO |Comment

Altair Nanotechnologies, Inc.: Charging toward a future of small particles

If recent joint ventures play out successfully, Altair Nanotechnologies, Inc.'s (Nasdaq: ALTI) tiny particles could prove to have a very big future. | ALTI |3 Comments

Check on China: Chindex International, Inc.

The fast-growing demand for premium medical services in China has translated into success for Chindex International, Inc. (Nasdaq: CHDX), a provider of health-care services and supplier of medical... | CHDX |Comment

Spreadtrum Communications: A mobile chip off the old block

What’s not to like about a company that makes parts for one of the fastest-growing consumer products in one of the world’s fastest growing markets? This small cap, a Shanghai company that makes... | SPRD |1 Comment

ZOLL Medical up on Q4 profit beat

ZOLL Medical Corp. (Nasdaq: ZOLL) shares are rising after the medical technology company’s fourth-quarter profit rose 26% to $6.8 million, or $0.33 per share, beating analyst estimates of $0.31... | ZOLL |Comment

Micronetics rises as Q2 profit jumps

Shares of Micronetics Inc. (Nasdaq: NOIZ) are gaining today on news before the start of trading that the maker of microwave and radio frequency components saw a sharp rise in its fiscal... | NOIZ |Comment

DivX, Inc. Q4 beats estimates, raises full-year earnings guidance

DivX, Inc. (Nasdaq: DIVX) reported third-quarter earnings that surprised the Street by 41% after Monday’s close and raised full year fiscal earnings guidance. | DIVX |Comment

Astronics Corp. up on Q3 profit surge

Astronics Corp. (Nasdaq: ATRO) shares are up after the supplier of lighting, electronics and power distribution systems for the aerospace industry reported third-quarter net income of $4.1 million,... | ATRO |Comment

Trident Microsystems books disappointing Q3, lowers outlook

Shares of Trident Microsystems, Inc. (Nasdaq: TRID) are sagging this morning after the provider of digital TV technology for the consumer digital video marketplace, reported disappointing fiscal... | TRID |Comment

Ultralife Batteries receives orders from U.S. Air Force for $2.3M

Ultralife Batteries, Inc., (Nasdaq: ULBI), a manufacturer and marketer of non-rechargeable and rechargeable batteries, reported this morning that it received orders valued in total at approximately... | ULBI |Comment

Kemet reports higher Q2 profit

Kemet Corp. (NYSE: KEM) shares are down despite the Greenville, S.C.-based company’s announcement before the opening that its second-quarter profit rose to $10.6 million, or $0.13 per share,... | KEM |Comment

AZZ Inc. CEO: FY08 earnings will set record, despite zinc costs

AZZ Inc. (NYSE: AZZ) CEO David Dingus said the galvanizing services provider and electrical products maker will be able to meet guidance projections despite the decreased cost of zinc. Dingus made... | AZZ |Comment

AuthenTec rises, inks deal with Japanese distributor

Shares of AuthenTec, Inc. (Nasdaq: AUTH) are higher following news after the close on Thursday that the maker of fingerprint authentication sensors and solutions has signed a distribution agreement... | AUTH |Comment

Jaco Electronics swings to Q4 loss

Jaco Electronics, Inc. (Nasdaq: JACO), distributor of electrical components, reported before the opening that fourth-quarter net sales fell 18% to $54.7 million, from $67 million a year earlier.... | JACO |Comment

OSI Systems received follow-on order for $22.1M from EDO Corp.

OSI Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: OSIS), a provider of electronic products for the security and health-care industries, said his morning that its Optoelectronics and Manufacturing division has received a... | OSIS |Comment

Park Electrochemical reports higher earnings on lower Q2 sales

Park Electrochemical Corp. (NYSE: PKE), a maker of circuit board materials, reported before the opening that second-quarter sales fell to $60.5 million, in line with Wall Street expectations but 9%... | PKE |Comment

TiVo to raise $100M through securities offering

TiVo Inc. (Nasdaq: TIVO), a maker of digital video recorders, said in a regulatory filing after Tuesday’s close that it seeks to raise up to $100 million through a sale of securities. | TIVO |Comment

Conolog receives $1.1 million order

Shares of Conolog Corp. (Nasdaq: CNLG) got a jolt this morning after the provider of digital signal processing to electric utilities reported today that it has received an order for PDR-2000... | CNLG |Comment

Energy Focus to install lighting systems in Wal-Mart stores

Shares of Energy Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq: EFOI) are rocketing after the energy-efficient lighting technologies company, formerly known as Fiberstars, Inc, said it will install its downlight system in a... | EFOI |Comment

Sparton plunges after swinging to Q4 loss

Sparton Corp. (NYSE: SPA) shares fell near a year low after the provider of electronic manufacturing services reported before the opening bell a fourth-quarter loss of $1.6 million, or $0.17 per... | Comment

iRobot Corp. slumps after competitor snags DOD contract

Shares of iRobot Corp. (Nasdaq: IRBT) are down sharply this morning after it was reported Friday night that the company’s competitor, Robotic FX, was awarded a $280 million deal from the Pentagon... | IRBT |Comment

China Sunergy inks supply contract with Taiwanese wafer provider

Shares of China Sunergy Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: CSUN) are gaining ground in pre-market trading after the specialized solar cell manufacturer reported that it has entered into a supply agreement with a... | CSUN |Comment

Ultralife Batteries to acquire Innovative Solutions Consulting

Manufacturer of non-rechargeable and rechargeable batteries for portable electronic products Ultralife Batteries, Inc. (Nasdaq: ULBI) reported this morning that it will acquire Innovative Solutions... | Comment

Russell and Dow fall

The Russell 2000 and the Dow fell today, following a flat outlook from tech giant Texas Instruments and despite a rise in weekly mortgage applications. | TXN |Comment

Stocks open flat

The Russell 2000 and the Dow are hugging the flat line this morning on news of a steady guidance from tech giant Texas Instruments. | TXN |Comment

iRobot: Good robot, bad robot

Home robot sales are weakening, but growth in the military/industrial sector could boost this company’ stock. | NOC |Comment

Maxwell Technologies down, losses court battle

Shares of Maxwell Technologies Inc. (Nasdaq: MXWL) are down on news before the opening bell that the maker of energy storage and power delivery systems has suffered a legal setback. | MXWL |Comment

Stocks move up

The Russell 2000 and the Dow are posting solid gains as the technology sector leads the way. | STX |Comment

AmeriVest Properties, TOP Tankers Inc. and Grubb & Ellis Co. lead Monday percentage gainers

AmeriVest Properties (AMEX: AMV), TOP Tankers Inc. (Nasdaq: TOPT) and Grubb & Ellis Co. (NYSE: GBE) are among the biggest percentage gainers in Monday's trading among companies with market... | Comment

Accredited Home Lenders Holding Co., Medis Technologies Ltd. and Virco Mfg. Corp. lead Monday percentage losers

Accredited Home Lenders Holding Co. (Nasdaq: LEND), Medis Technologies Ltd. (Nasdaq: MDTL) and Virco Mfg. Corp. (Nasdaq: VIRC) are the biggest percentage losers in Monday's trading among companies... | LEND |Comment

Sector Watch: DVR plays

A recent study by The Carmel Group predicts a dramatic surge in the installed base of digital video recorders (DVRs) and a five-fold increase in related revenues from hardware, software and service... | TIVO |Comment

Rimage falls on Q2 profit decline

Shares of Rimage Corp. (Nasdaq: RIMG) are moving backward following news the provider of compact digital and versatile disc recordable publishing systems saw its second-quarter profit decline,... | RIMG |Comment

Stoneridge, Inc. near 52-week high after upgrade

Stoneridge, Inc. (NYSE: SRI), a maker of electronic components for vehicles, was upgraded by investment banking firm Key Banc to "buy" from "hold" with a $17 target price. "We believe there are... | Comment

Conolog Corp. soars on report of new orders

Digital processing systems maker Conolog Corp. (Nasdaq: CNLG) reported it has received 20 new orders for its PTR-1500 systems. The systems are used for protecting high-voltage, fiber optic... | CNLG |Comment

Russell falls, third record for Dow

The Russell 2000 (NYSE: IWM) fell but the Dow Jones Industrial Average (INDU) closed at a third consecutive record high. | IHP |Comment

Russell 2000 extends losses

The Russell 2000 (NYSE: IWN) has lost more ground while the Dow Jones Industrial Average (INDU) is posting a modest gain this afternoon. | MTLK |Comment

Russell left behind as other indices rise

The Russell 2000 has not joined the Dow in positive territory on news of upbeat manufacturing data. | PNTR |Comment

DRI Corp. expects Q2 sales estimates up from last year

DRI Corp., formerly known as Digital Recorders, Inc., (Nasdaq: TBUS) reported Friday that it expects second quarter sales up from a year ago. | TBUS |Comment

The bulls keep charging

The Russell 2000 (NYSE: IWM) and the Dow have each gained more than one percent as the rally on Wall Street continues. | FRED |Comment

Pre-market: Ariad Pharmaceuticals inks deal with Merck

ARIAD Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: ARIA) has partnered with Merck & Co. (NYSE: MRK) to develop a new cancer treatment. | ARIA |Comment

All indices rising

The Russell 2000 small-cap index and the Dow are posting small gains this afternoon. | FRE |Comment