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Maxygen, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAXY) is committed to developing superior versions of existing major protein pharmaceuticals. The company’s lead product candidates meet the demands of substantial market opportunities such as cancer and autoimmune diseases. Well positioned…

New Millennium Bank reported a loss of $161,000 in its second quarter ending June 30, 2009. The bank had strong growth in total assets, which rose 26.4% to $240.2 million. Net loans also increased by…

Earlier today, Protalix BioTherapeutics, Inc. announced exciting news regarding its proprietary plant cell, prGCD. The company has received notice from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration that the Office of Orphan Products Development has granted…

Kaman Corp. produces and/or markets widely-used products for various commercial firms and the military. The company announced today that the helicopter division of its subsidiary, Kaman Aerospace, has been awarded a five-year contract with a…

Butler National Corp. reported net income of $718,000 in its first quarter of fiscal 2010 (ending July 31, 2009). This was up 126% over the same period in 2008. Revenues were $6.06 million, up 17%…

Verenium Corporation is conducting a 1 for 12 reverse stock split to be effective on September 9, 2009. The stock split will reduce the number of shares outstanding from 111.3 million to 9.3 million. Verenium…

Solarfun Power Holdings Co., Ltd., a vertically integrated manufacturer of silicon ingots and photovoltaic (PV) cells and modules in China, announced that Jiangsu Linyang Solarfun Co., Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary, has signed a letter…

Credence Corp. today announced its fourth-quarter results for the period ended July 31, 2009, as well as its expectations for fiscal 2010. The provider of chip testing equipment reported a loss for its fiscal fourth-quarter…

Universal Travel Group is a growing travel services provider in China. The company provides services such as: hotel reservations, airline bookings, and packaged tours via the internet and through customer service representatives. The company announced…

Finding footing in a new world of energy consumption is a difficult task. What will sell and work is thought to be understood but can sometimes turn out to be a “dud”. Time is the…

Vical Inc. researches and develops biopharmaceutical products based on its patented DNA delivery technologies for the prevention and treatment of serious or life-threatening diseases. Potential applications of the company’s DNA delivery technology would include DNA…

PokerTek, Inc. raised $500,000 in a private placement of stock with several different accredited investors. The company sold a total of 686,090 shares at $0.76. Lyle Berman, the Chairman of the Board of Directors of…

Met-Pro Corporation announced today that it received an order for one of its regenerative thermal oxidation (RTO) systems. Industrial companies use this product to treat volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and other atmospheric pollutants. The order…

Frisch’s Restaurants, Inc. (FRS) declared a $0.13 dividend, up 8% or $0.01 from the previous quarter. The company has paid a dividend for 195 consecutive quarters, starting with its first quarter as a public company…

Ixia, based in California, is a leading supplier of performance test systems, allowing Internet equipment manufacturers, carriers, service providers, government agencies, and enterprises to effectively test IP networking equipment of all types and sizes. The…

Yucheng Technologies Ltd. provides IT services to financial service providers in China. The company yesterday announced it has put into action a Top Four bank’s e-banking VIP interface, combining heightened network security and an easy-to-use…

AuthenTec is a global provider of touch-powered technology applicable to PCs, cell phones and other devices, creating a “smart fingerprint” solution for Web sites, online social networks and digital identity. The company announced the expansion…

Jennifer Convertibles, Inc. (JEN) announced that it was opening two more Ashley Furniture HomeStores, bringing the total to four. The two new stores will be located in Farmingdale, N.Y. and Elmhurst, N.Y., and are operated…

American International Industries, Inc. is a diversified holding company that utilizes a business model similar to General Electric, Tyco International, and Berkshire Hathaway. With holdings in Industry, Finance, Real Estate, and Oil & Gas, the…

In today’s economic times, finding a company that has kept at it and done well is the real challenge. For a savvy investor, finding a company that has got right down into the muck and…