Strategic Diagnostics Inc. (NASDAQ:SDIX), a leading provider of biotechnology-based products and services for a broad range of life science, biotechnology, diagnostic, and food safety applications, expects to release its third quarter results at approximately 4 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 3, 2011. The Company has scheduled an investor conference call for 4:30 p.m. ET on the same day.

American Video Teleconferencing Corp. (AVOT.PK) previously reported that it is presently in final discussions to enter into a formal agreement to acquire an exclusive option on a molybdenum property in the Otter lake area in the province of Quebec, Canada.

CNO Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE:CNO) announced results for the fourth quarter and the full year of 2010. "CNO's fourth quarter results were strong, with net income increasing to $168 million from $18 million in the prior year, and net operating income increasing to $52 million (or 18 cents per share), compared to $32 million in the prior year," CEO Jim Prieur said.

Zygo Corp. (NASDAQ:ZIGO) a worldwide supplier of optical metrology instruments and high precision optical systems, announced the appointment of John P. Jordan to the position of Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective immediately. Most recently, Mr.