Ballard Power Systems Inc. (BLDP) reported a purchase order commitment from Plug Power Inc. for a minimum 3,250 fuel cell stacks over the next 18-month period, for use in the material handling market.

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Luminex Corp. (LMNX) reported that it has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its xTAG Respiratory Viral Panel FAST.

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** Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. (FIS) reported financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2011, posting revenue from continuing operations of $1.44 billion dollars, a 13.4% increase compared to the same period the prior year.