Conseco, Inc. (NYSE: CNO) 50% HIGHER; announced preliminary Q2 net income of $86.7 million which was up 47% from last year. Net operating income per diluted share was $0.22, up 69% from last year. Net income per diluted share in the range of 9 cents to 15 cents, compared to a net loss per diluted share of $2.65 in 2Q08.

Elron Electronic Industries Ltd. (NASDAQ: ELRN) 49.7% HIGHER; announced today, that further to it previous announcement on July 28, 2009, Medingo Ltd., a group company held 92% by Elron and its subsidiary, RDC - Rafael Development Corporation Ltd., has