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Royal Gold, Inc. acquires and operates precious metals royalties, most of which contain gold and silver deposits. Royal Gold stands out from others in the industry due to its ownership of large portfolios of active,…

Activision Blizzard, Inc. is an online and personal computer, console and hand-held game publisher. The company develops, publishes and distributes video games, as well as maintains its proprietary online game-related services. Their products include Call…

Chicago Rivet & Machine Co. declared a regular dividend of $0.10 per share. The dividend is payable on September 17, 2009 to shareholders of record as of September 4, 2009. This continues the company’s record…

TAT Technologies Ltd. announced that its Board of Directors approved a stock repurchase plan in the amount of $2 million over the next six months. The company applied under Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities Exchange…

Baidu Inc. provides Chinese language Internet search services primarily in the People’s Republic of China and Japan. The company’s popular Chinese search platform enables users to find online information, such as Web pages, news, images,…

Understanding your customer base may seem like an obvious statement in the manufacturing world. Unfortunately, the statement is all too often ignored. When a cultural aspect is added into the equation, understanding cultural needs and…

ZOOM Technologies Inc., a manufacturer and marketer of communications products, works to manufacture and market products directed at the wireless and landline communications markets. The company’s product line includes modems of several varieties, Voice over…

nFinanSe announced last week that they have signed an agreement with Coinstar E-Payment Services Inc. to distribute nFinanSe’s Reloadable Prepaid and Gift Cards to Coinstar’s Pay as You Go Solution found at retailers nationwide. The…

J.C. Penney Co., Inc., an operator of a network of department stores in the United States and Puerto Rico, recently announced results for the second quarter of 2009. The company posted a smaller-than-expected net loss…

InterAct Public Safety Systems, a leading provider of safety and security software for government and private enterprises, announced its acquisition of all BIO-key International’s Law Enforcement Division assets, including the MobileCop®, PocketCop®, MobileRescue™, MobileOffice™, and…

Comsys IT Partners, Inc. is an information technology (IT) services company that provides IT staffing and project implementation services in the United States. They deliver the people, processes, infrastructure and technologies that companies need to…

Perma-Fix Environmental Services Inc. is one of the top nuclear waste management services providers in the U.S, with the expanded capabilities to clean nuclear waste. The company operates through three segments: Nuclear Waste Management Services…

Quality Systems Inc. is one of the top healthcare software vendors in the U.S. They engage in the development and marketing of healthcare information systems in the United States. The company also provides revenue cycle…

Horsehead Holding Corp. announced that it is resuming operations at one of its Zinc recycling facilities due to an increase in demand. Jim Hensler, the CEO of Horsehead Holding Corp., said “We remain hopeful that…

LaCrosse Footwear Inc. engages in the design, development, manufacture, and marketing of footwear and apparel for the work and outdoor markets. Under the Danner brand name, the company offers products for hunting, hiking and work.…

Cornerstone Therapeutics, Inc., a specialty pharmaceutical company, focuses on the acquisition, development, and commercialization of prescription products for the respiratory market in the United States. The company is dedicated to making quality medicines in order…

Atlantic Tele-Network is an international telecommunications company that is headquartered in Salem, Massachusetts. Providing voice and data communications into and out of Guyana through fiber optic cables, they are the largest cellular provider in that…

Providing a product and service mix to markets that rely on a basic concept is a sure way to build a profitable company. In most instances, these successful product and services mixes are less then…

Sierra Wireless Inc. provides wireless wide area modem solutions for the mobile computing, rugged mobile, and machine-to-machine (M2M) markets. They offer innovative wireless solutions that meet customer’s needs. Sierra Wireless has shown itself to be…

Astronics Corp. designs, manufactures and supplies high-performance lighting and electrical systems for aircraft. They service the military, commercial transport and business jet markets by providing complete lighting and electrical power systems. Astronics has positioned itself…

Amarin Corporation plc announced that it had secured financing of $3.0 million in the form of convertible bridge loan notes sold to several institutional investors. The financing consists of a short-term note and warrants, and…

Today, Priceline.com, Inc. reported positive financial results for the 2nd quarter 2009. Gross travel bookings increased 12.8% year over year, reaching a total of $2.38 billion for the 2nd quarter. Gross travel bookings, referring to…

AFC Enterprises Inc. develops, operates, and franchises quick-service restaurants under the trade name Popeyes®. AFC’s business strategy capitalizes on Popeyes® strengths as a highly franchised restaurant system, which distinguishes itself with a unique “New Orleans”…

Global Industries is a leading offshore solutions provider of construction, engineering, project management and support services. Its services include pipeline construction, platform installation and removal, project management, construction support, diving services, diverless intervention, and marine…

AgFeed Industries, Inc. is the largest commercial hog producer and the largest premix feed company in China. With hog farms and feed plants strategically located in south China, the brand loyalty is strong amongst those…

China Holdings Acquisition Corp. maintains a focus on acquiring companies with primary operations in Asia. The company announced Friday a definitive share purchase agreement in which it will acquire Jinjiang Hengda Ceramics Co. Ltd., a…

Diamond Hill Investment Group, Inc. reported net income of $4.32 million, or $1.66 per share, for the second quarter of 2009. This was more than twice its net income in the same period last year.…

Google, Inc. is a profitable, public company focused on search services. The company’s mission is to organize the world’s information and make it universally accessible and useful. With one of the most well-known and valuable…

Symantec Corp. has evolved to become one of the world’s largest software companies by providing security, storage and systems management solutions. They help their customers secure and manage their information against more risks at more…

Today, Websense, Inc. announced that Frost & Sullivan, a leading research and consulting firm, has recognized the company with two prestigious awards for product innovation and marketing leadership. Additionally, the analyst firm reports that Websense…

In the mining game, price is the only consideration. How much does it cost to get the commodity out of the ground and how much can it be sold for. If the numbers don’t add…

LKQ Corp., the largest nationwide provider of automobile aftermarket collision replacement parts, today announced that Terry M. Fortner has joined the company as VP of Industry Relations & Market Development. His responsibilities will include the…

Almost Family is a leading provider of home health nursing, rehabilitation and personal care services. The ultimate goal of the company is to promote independence by allowing seniors to age in place for as long…

XOMA is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and manufactures therapeutic antibodies. These antibodies and other agents are developed in order to treat inflammatory, autoimmune, infections and oncological diseases. The company has a premier antibody…

Monmouth Real Estate Investment Corp. reported funds from operations (FFO) of $3.692 million, or $0.15 per share, for its third fiscal quarter of 2009, ending 6/30/2009. This brings its nine months FFO to $11.89 million…

Prana Biotechnology Ltd., an Australian company established to commercialize research into Alzheimer’s Disease and other major age-related neurogenerative disorders, today announced that it has secured a key patent protecting its clinical drug (PBT2) with the…

It’s not often that one comes across a developing company that is growing at a nice clip in these seemingly difficult times. In a general sense, this type of event points to the need for…

Atrinsic, Inc. announced today its acquisition of Shopit.com, an e-commerce platform that enables buyers and sellers to reach the audiences of social networking sites such as Facebook and MySpace. Through offering the option to buy…

Feel Golf Company, Inc. announced today that it purchased all the assets of the Caldwell Golf Company, Inc., a competitor that manufactures drivers and putters. Both companies are headquartered in California. The Feel Golf Company,…

Parkway Properties, Inc. (PKY) reported funds from operations (FFO) of $0.86 per share, or $16.8 million, for the second quarter of 2009. This was down from $1.03 per share reported in the same quarter last…