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Sirtris Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (SIRT), a biopharmaceutical company that develops proprietary, orally available, small molecule drugs to treat metabolic diseases, announced in early May the receipt of a cash tender offer for outstanding company shares. Fountain…

Plexus Corp. (PLXS) is an Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS) company that develops and manufactures world-class product solutions. The company provides a host of solutions relative to EMS such as mechanical, electronic and software design; printed…

MDI Inc. (Nasdaq: MDII) today announced its subsidiary, MDI Security Systems (MDI), has received six orders this month from international technology solutions integrator Almana Networks to fulfill a $5 million product revenue commitment between the…

Divcom Lighting Inc. manufactures architecturally designed lighting fixtures under a variety of brand names for public, commercial, industrial, and residential use. They also manufacture custom-built lighting according to a client’s specific requirements. Headquartered in Pointe-Claire,…

Today marks the corporate name change of Ruth’s Chris Steak House to Ruth’s Hospitality Group, Inc. The new name is designed to reflect the expanded focus of the business within the upscale dining sector. This…

In a statement, ahead of an investors meeting in New York Wednesday, Rockville-based Human Genome Sciences reported significant progress for three late-stage products. The company said the drug Albuferon for hepatitis C and LymphoStat-B for…

In many respects, the economic cycle can be compared to the four seasons. When summer is in full gear everything grows nicely. When winter comes around everything goes into hibernation to await spring and summer.…

AmerenUE, a subsidiary of St. Louis-based Ameren Corp. (AEE), has announced further developments in the company’s dedication to a “greener” future. AmerenUE’s 1.2 million residential customers now have the option to participate in the company’s…

There are three compelling reasons to consider investing in the Fish/Livestock Industry at this juncture: 1. The looming world food shortage will take time to correct. Economic development will spur additional demands for quality food…

Discrimination against women separates social errors of the past from modern and free civilizations of the developed world. Unfortunately, some manifestations of this obnoxious phenomenon are subtle. They may lurk below the surface even in…

Merge Healthcare, Inc. (NASD: MRGE) announced that they have entered into a securities purchase agreement and additional agreements with Merrick RIS, LLC in the amount of $20 million through a private placement. Under the terms…

SPACEHAB, Inc. (NASD: SPAB) announced that they have received a “1st Detect” receipt for their new in-house developed Miniature Spectrometer (MMS) technology from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, as a result of the MMS…

Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide Inc. (Nasdaq: QTWW) today announced its German solar partner, Asola Advanced and Automotive Solar Systems GmbH, has been awarded a $17 million contract from Sunworx GmbH, one of the leading…

Arotech Corp. develops, manufactures and markets defense and security products around the world, operating in three divisions: Training and Simulation, Armor, and Battery and Power Systems. The Training and Simulation Division (ATSD) provides the ultimate…

GeoEye, Inc (NASDAQ: GEOY) is the premier provider of earth imagery solutions to national security customers, resellers, and commercial and strategic partners. These customers use GeoEye products to provide military and national security analysis, urban…

Health care analytics and business intelligence provider Crimson has been picked up by The Advisory Board Co. (ABCO), a publicly traded Washington, D.C. company. Crimson provides data, analytics and business intelligence software to hospitals, health…

Dryclean USA Inc. knows the laundry and dry cleaning business isn’t glamorous –just necessary. That’s why they now have over 400 franchise and license stores across the United States, the Caribbean, and Latin America. They…

When companies need business forms and other business products to operate their daily business, they often call on Ennis Inc. As part of the Office Supplies industry, Ennis makes these products and gets them out…

Earnings per Share have grown by more than 20% over the past five years. Return on Equity has averaged 11.50% during this period. This member of the Miscellaneous Capital Goods Industry from Mansfield, OH crossed…

Developing a new drug is much like climbing a mountain; reaching the top is only half the battle. Once the top has been reached, the climber needs to get down again. In the pharmaceutical world,…