Philanthropic Advocacies, Strategic Collaborations, and New Contracts - Research Report on PRA, Heartland, CoStar, HMS, and SYNNEX

NEW YORK, July 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

Today, Wall Street Reports announced new research reports highlighting Portfolio Recovery Associates Inc. (NASDAQ: PRAA), Heartland Payment Systems, Inc. (NYSE: HPY), CoStar Group Inc. (NASDAQ: CSGP), HMS Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ: HMSY), and SYNNEX Corp. (NYSE: SNX). Today's readers may access these reports free of charge - including full price targets, industry analysis and analyst ratings - via the links below.

Portfolio Recovery Associates Inc. Research Report

On June 28, 2013, Portfolio Recovery Associates Inc. (PRA) announced that Zulema Green, Regional Managing Attorney, has been named as the recipient of the "2013 Nation's Best Advocates: 40 Lawyers Under 40" award by IMPACT and the National Bar Association. "We're honored that Zulema has been recognized with this prestigious award," said Neal Stern, Executive Vice President of Operations for PRA. "Her dedication to her profession and advocacy for her community reflects well on PRA's entire internal legal team." Nation's Best Advocates recognizes talented individuals age 40 and within the African American legal community who have achieved prominence and distinction, both professionally and philanthropically. In 2010, Ms. Green co-founded BFAM, Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to making a difference for local youth in Atlanta and Douglas County, Georgia. The Full Research Report on Portfolio Recovery Associates Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.wsreports.com/r/full_research_report/0fe0_PRAA]

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Heartland Payment Systems, Inc. Research Report

On June 25, 2013, Heartland Payment Systems, Inc. (Heartland) announced that it has signed RIISER Energy as a SmartLink customer. Heartland's SmartLink solution is a cloud-based, secure managed network service, with PCI-compliant network security, that effectively supports transaction data flow and the monitoring of in-store clients. Michael Youngkin, Heartland's Senior Director of Network Solutions, commented, "SmartLink will definitely help RIISER Energy with all of its locations in Wisconsin and we look forward to a strong partnership. We know convenience store and gasoline retailers struggle with multiple telecom providers, high overhead costs, and most importantly, meeting PCI compliance guidelines. SmartLink resolves those critical challenges for RIISER, allowing management to spend more time running their business." The Full Research Report on Heartland Payment Systems, Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.wsreports.com/r/full_research_report/be2f_HPY]

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CoStar Group Inc. Research Report

On June 13, 2013, CoStar Group, Inc. (CoStar) announced that three of its real estate journalists have been awarded by the National Association of Real Estate Editors. The award recognizes excellence in reporting, writing and editing news stories about commercial and residential real estate. "We are very proud to be recognized by the National Association of Real Estate Editors for the quality of our news reporting," said Andrew C. Florance, CoStar Chief Executive Officer. Florance added, "Industry-focused news is a valuable complement to the comprehensive data we provide our clients. Together, our news and information deliver a fuller and more complete understanding of what's going on in the market. CoStar's news coverage is an important part of our offering in the U.S. and in the U.K." CoStar has served as a primary news source for the commercial real estate industry for more than two decades. The Full Research Report on CoStar Group Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.wsreports.com/r/full_research_report/529a_CSGP]

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HMS Holdings Corp. Research Report

On July 8, 2013, HMS Holding Corp.'s (HMS) wholly-owned subsidiary, Permedion, announced that it has been awarded a contract by the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (ODMHAS). It entails Permedion to administer the utilization review program for inpatient and community behavioral health services for Ohio Medicaid recipients. The Company will provide prior authorization and post-payment review services, and perform onsite reviews at inpatient facilities. "Ohio is making significant enhancements to its healthcare service delivery model," said Maria Perrin, Chief Marketing Officer of HMS. "We are excited to have the opportunity to expand Permedion's utilization management offering to the State as it continues to make innovations that improve care coordination, enhance the level of service available to patients, and reduce waste." The current contract is valid through June 30, 2015, and may be renewed for up to three additional years. The Full Research Report on HMS Holdings Corp. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.wsreports.com/r/full_research_report/c1b5_HMSY]

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SYNNEX Corp. Research Report

On July 2, 2013, SYNNEX Corp. (Synnex) announced its participation in the Microsoft Devices Program, empowering the Company to resell Surface Pro and Surface RT to commercial customers. Under this arrangement, Microsoft's Devices Program will be integrated into Synnex' Microsoft Global Business Unit's larger end-to-end strategy. The reason to create this specific business unit was to align better to Microsoft's service and device strategy, as well as to better serve the needs of the greater Microsoft partner ecosystem. Rob Moyer, Vice President, Microsoft Global Business Unit, Synnex, said, "SYNNEX is very well positioned to help bring solutions that matter to Microsoft and our partners to market. We are totally behind Microsoft through our core business and are able to bring opportunities to our solution providers, whether through our strong vertical practices or technology solutions." The Full Research Report on SYNNEX Corp. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.wsreports.com/r/full_research_report/bf5e_SNX]

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