New York & Company, Inc. (NYSE:NWY), together with its subsidiaries, operates as a specialty retailer of women’s apparel in the United States. New York & Company offers casual and wear-to-work apparel and accessories, including pants, jackets, knit tops, blouses, sweaters, denim, t-shirts, activewear, handbags, and jewelry.

Proper Power & Energy, Inc. (OTCBB:PPWE) has been approached by two independent financing groups and has submitted a $10 million private placement memorandum to each of them. These two groups are seeking domestic oil and gas production in light of the Middle East tensions. Oil and Gas prices are skyrocketing with no sign of a slow down.

“We are very excited to be finally ridding ourselves of litigation that has plagued us for several years now,” stated Ira L. Goldknopf, President and Chief Scientific Officer of Power3 Medical Products, Inc.

Allegheny Technologies Inc. (NYSE:ATI) announced that L. Patrick Hassey has announced his decision to retire as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, effective May 1, 2011. In accepting Mr. Hassey’s decision, the ATI Board of Directors has selected Richard J. Harshman, 54, to serve as Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, effective May 1, 2011.