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MSC Industrial Direct Co. reported net income of $30.6 million, or $0.48 per diluted share, in the second fiscal quarter of 2010 (ended 2/27/2010). The company reported net income of $26.3 million, or $0.42 per…

PURE Bioscience develops and markets technology-based bioscience products for various health challenges. The company yesterday announced it has received U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registration for its SDC-based disinfectant and food contact surface sanitizer. Patented…

Reed’s, Inc., as anyone who has had one of their signature beverages knows, prides itself on using the most nutrient-rich and wholesome organics to create wonderful elixirs of all sorts through skillful employment of the…

NetSol Technologies, Inc., a provider of global business services and enterprise application solutions to private and public sector organizations worldwide, this morning announced that it has retained RedChip Companies, Inc. to lead its public and…

Kodiak Oil and Gas announced two separate purchases of mineral acreage in North Dakota prospective for the Bakken Shale. Kodiak Oil and Gas purchased 5,680 gross, or 4,531 net acres, in McKenzie County just west…

Servotronics, Inc. reported net income of $1.9 million, or $0.92 per diluted share, for the full year 2009. The company earned $3.05 million, or $1.45 per diluted share, in 2008. Servotronics, Inc. said that revenues…

Toffuti Brands Inc. reported net income of $506,000, or $0.10 per share, in fiscal 2009 (ended January 2, 2010). This was more than double the $217,000, or $0.04 per share, reported in fiscal 2008. Toffuti…

Chromcraft Revington, Inc. reported net income of $4.7 million, or $1.00 per share, in the fourth quarter of 2009. The company lost $8.0 million, or $1.75 per share, in the same quarter last year. Chromcraft…

Compass Diversified Holdings recently announced the signing of an agreement to purchase Liberty Safe and Security Products, Inc. from Catterton Partners, a consumer focused private equity company. Compass Diversified Holdings paid $70 million for a…

Versar, Inc., the Springfield, VA-based purveyor of professional services supporting homeland defense, infrastructure and management with a key emphasis on environmental compliance, announced recently the award of a $7.6M, 5-year contract analyzing chemistry data. This…

Many might think that all the large silver and gold deposits about the world have been found. Fortunately for junior miners this is far from the truth. An investor that can find a development stage…

Air Transport Services Group Inc. is a leading provider of air cargo transportation services, operating through five subsidiaries, including three airlines. The company recently appointed Rich Corrado to the positions of chief commercial officer of…

Lifeway Foods, Inc. reported net income of $5.6 million, or $0.33 per share, in 2009. This was a large increase from the $1.9 million, or $0.11 per share, reported in 2008. Lifeway Foods, Inc. reported…

Magnum Hunter Resources Corp. released an operational update on its oil and gas properties for the full year 2009. The company drilled 33 gross wells during the year. Magnum Hunter Resources Corporation reported average daily…

NetSol Technologies, Inc., worldwide provider of business services and enterprise software solutions for over 14 years, is renowned throughout the global marketplace for its industry-standard setting BestShoring™ practices, infrastructure and personnel. Continued retention of the…

When a company appears to be hitting all its marks, if not exceeding them, it’s time to take a look. Questions to ask include, why is it doing well and are there hidden warning signs.…

Some companies are buy and hold. Other companies are watch and buy, then watch and sell. These companies take a bit more investment effort but if played right can make a profit time and time…

NF Energy Saving Corp. reported net income of $4.8 million, or $0.36 per share, in 2009, a strong improvement over the $3.7 million earned in 2008. Revenues also showed a strong increase in 2009, coming…

Legacy Reserves LP said that it reached an agreement to buy oil and gas assets located in West Texas from Brigham Exploration Company (BEXP). Legacy Reserves LP agreed to pay $14 million for proved developed…

Servidyne, Inc., the 85-year veteran in facility energy use optimization, sustainability, and improvement of overall building efficiency, announced an $8.7M contract (estimated total revenue upon completion) with a major U.S. retailer yesterday. The contract calls…

Today, SunPower Corp. announced that it has completed its acquisition of SunRay Renewable Energy. The acquisition enables SunPower to expand its project pipeline to include more than 1,200 megawatts (MW) of solar photovoltaic (PV) projects…

Southwestern Energy Company said that it won an exclusive license to explore for oil and gas on 2.5 million acres in New Brunswick, Canada. Southwestern Energy Company is required to spend $47 million in capital…

Technology Solutions Company Newport Digital Technologies Inc. earlier this month announced the appointment of Steve Ruey-Long Chen, former minister of the Ministry of Economic Affairs of Taiwan (MOEA) and former board chairman of the Institute…

DJSP Enterprises reported adjusted net income of $12.1 million for the fourth quarter of 2009. In comparison, the company reported adjusted net income of $7.2 million in the same quarter of 2008. DJSP Enterprises also…

In many cases, when a very large company starts to take notice of what a smaller, similar company is up to there is cause to make a metal note. Larger companies are always on the…

Perry Ellis International, Inc. reported net income of $8.4 million, or $0.64 per diluted share, in the fourth fiscal quarter ending 1/31/2010. The company reported a loss of $21.6 million, or $1.58 per diluted share,…

Conn’s, Inc. (CONN) reported net income of $6.5 million, or $0.29 per share, for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2010 ending January 31, 2010. In the same quarter last year, Conn’s, Inc. earned $12.6 million,…

Video games developer and publisher THQ Inc. and Zuffa LLC today announced the highlights of yesterday’s press conference regarding THQ’s new video game, UFC Unlimited 2010. The press conference featured UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) president…

NIVS IntelliMedia Technology Group Inc., an integrated consumer electronics company, today posted significant increases for the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, 2009, driven by increased demand for the company’s intelligent audio and video products and…

These days it has been all about drug patents going off market. So, when a new patent for a heart drug comes along there is good reason to stand up and take notice. Company revenue…

Apache Corp. announced a successful well on its acreage under lease in the Faghur Basin in Western Egypt. The West Kalabsha I-1X well encountered 105 feet of net pay in the Safa formation. The well…

Gastar Exploration Ltd. reported net income of $12.9 million, or $0.26 per share, in the fourth quarter of 2009. This was an improvement from the net loss of $10.0 million, or $0.24 per share, in…

Fusion Sleep announced earlier this week that it is to be highlighted at the Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS), the largest truck show in the world, March 25-27, 2010 held in Louisville, KY. The company is…

NIVS IntelliMedia Technology Group Inc. is an integrated consumer electronics company that designs, manufactures, markets and sells intelligent audio and video products in China, Asia, Europe and North America. The company has developed leading Chinese…

Starbucks Corp., a Seattle-based national coffee giant, recently announced that the company will begin paying dividends in the amount of 10-cents-per-share to investors. The company also stated that its board of directors has approved a…

ULURU Inc. reported a net loss of $1.7 million, or $0.02 per share, in the fourth quarter of 2009. This was a strong improvement from the net loss of $2.9 million, or $0.04 per share,…

Netlist, Inc. completed its public offering of common stock, selling approximately 4.0 million shares at a price of $3.85 per share. The offering was underwritten by Needham & Company, LLC, and Roth Capital Partners, LLC,…

Quaterra Resources Inc., the up-and-coming mineral exploration company focused on developing prospects in North America, today revealed that its Sierra Sabino property was selected under the terms of the recently signed investment framework agreement as…

Biotechnology company Novavax Inc. today announced positive results from its two-stage pivotal study evaluating the safety and immunogenicity (immune response) of the company’s 2009 A/H1N1 virus-like particle (VLP) pandemic influenza vaccine. In response to the…

NetSol Technologies Inc., a global provider of enterprise software solutions and services, has the very significant advantage of serving a broad industrial base, protecting it from the inevitable ups and downs of individual markets. To…