Westar Energy Settles Shareholder Suits

Westar Energy has reached an agreement in principle to settle pending shareholder securities class action and shareholder derivative lawsuits related to actions that occurred under former management.

Skype Announces SkypeIn and Skype Voicemail Beta

Skype, the Global Internet Telephony Company, today announced the public beta launch of SkypeIn and Skype Voicemail, two new premium services available in the latest download versions of Skype software for Linux, MAC OS X, Pocket PC and Windows platforms.

Mattel Earnings Lower Than Last Year

Mattel reported 2005 first quarter financial results including net income of $6.5 million, or $0.02 per share, compared to last year's first quarter net income of $9.0 million, or $0.02 per share.