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Memry Corporation provides design, engineering, development, and manufacturing services using proprietary shape memory alloy (SMA) and specialty polymer-extrusion technologies. The principal SMA used by Memry is a nickel- titanium alloy called nitinol. In 2004, Memry…

Wednesday, July 30th, 2008 The Consumer Financial Services have suffered such ill-repute of late that most stock investors look askance at the industry. Yet, there can be no denying that expenditures on loans are central…

The Board has decided to buy back stock. There can be no more demonstrable sign that this small-capital corporation is en route to a bright future. The corporation is in a vital sector of the…

Hoku Scientific, Inc. (HOKU), a diversified alternative energy technology company in China, announced this morning the signing of a significant contract for the supply of polysilicon to Jiangxi Kinko Energy, a Chinese manufacturer of solar…

Bio-Imaging Technologies, Inc. (BITI) is a contract healthcare service organization that provides support to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries during clinical trial processes. Bio-Imaging reported second quarter results this morning that surpassed analysts’…

Workstream, Inc. (NASDAQ: WSTM) is a leading provider of on-demand compensation, performance and talent management solutions that help companies manage the entire employee lifecycle. The company’s TalentCenter provides a unified view of all Workstream products…

WPCS International Incorporated (WPCS), an engineering services company specializing in communications systems and wireless infrastructure, reported fourth quarter and full year 2008 results this afternoon. Figures did not differ materially from those pre-announced on July…

Arch Coal, Inc. (NYSE: ACI) is one of the nation’s largest and most efficient coal producers, engaging in the production and sale of steam and metallurgical coal from surface and underground mines to power plants,…

California-based Superconductor Technologies Inc. (STI) (Nasdaq; SCON) provides high performance infrastructure products for wireless voice and data applications, as well as thin-film deposition techniques and cooling technologies. The company today announced a joint effort with…

With headquarters in Mundelein, Illinois, Z Trim Holdings Inc. produces, markets, and distributes functional food ingredients and formulated foods in the United States and internationally. Their USDA-developed Z Trim is a natural, non-caloric ingredient that…

Osteologix Inc. is a specialty biopharmaceutical company committed to improving the health of those afflicted with musculoskeletal diseases, such as osteoporosis. Their lead product candidate, NB S101, is a dual-acting bone agent for the treatment…

This morning before the opening bell, Reed’s, Inc. announced that it has expanded its partnership with Haggen, Inc., which operates over 30 grocery stores in Oregon and Washington. The grocery chain offers its customers a…

Microtune, Inc. (TUNE), a designer and marketer of radio frequency (RF) solutions for the worldwide consumer electronics and automotive electronics markets, reported better than expected second quarter results yesterday after the close. Revenues rose to…

China BAK Battery, Inc. (CBAK), a Chinese manufacturer and distributor of a variety of lithium ion rechargeable batteries for consumer electronics and general industrial applications, reported third quarter results yesterday after the close. Revenues rose…

Avid Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVID), a worldwide leader in tools for film, video, audio, 3D animation, gaming and broadcast professionals, recently announced financial results for the second quarter of 2008. Shares of Avid Technology posted…

Affymetrix, Inc. (NASDAQ: AFFX), the developer of products designed to accelerate genetic research and tailor treatments for individual patients by identifying and measuring the genetic information associated with complex diseases, recently announced the company’s operating…

Blackbaud®, Inc. (BLKB), based in Charleston, South Carolina, is a provider of software and services designed specifically for nonprofit organizations. The software is designed to help organizations improve operational efficiency, build strong relationships, and raise…

UTStarcom (NASDAQ: UTSI) is a worldwide leader in the IP-based and telecommunications industry. The company manufactures, strategically integrates, and supports IP-based networking and telecommunications solutions for telecommunications markets around the world. Their customers include the…

Insmed Inc. (Nasdaq: INSM) develops follow-on biologics for the competitive biopharmaceuticals market. To continue strengthening its position in the industry, the company relies on its proprietary protein platform and a seasoned management team. The company…

Mega-media company SIRIUS Satellite Radio (Nasdaq: SIRI) offers 65 channels of music, sports, news, talk, entertainment, traffic, weather and data. The company has established partnerships with the NFL and NASCAR, operates through SIRIUS Internet Radio…

Jamba Inc. knows that – if we are what we eat and drink – then we better eat and drink healthy. To them it’s all in the healthy ingredients and the numerous combinations of these…

Though China is full of exciting business opportunities, health for people presents the most durable prospect. The large population, growing quality-of-life expectations, and pollution effects all contribute in large measures to bludgeoning and relatively price-insensitive…

NetSol Technologies, Inc. (NTWK), a developer and provider of software solutions for finance and leasing industries worldwide, announced solid sales and earnings forecasts for fiscal year 2009 this morning. The company anticipates revenues to grow…

TGC Industries (TGE), a provider of 3-D seismic data and acquisition services to onshore oil and natural gas exploration and development companies in the U.S. and Canada, reported second quarter results this morning that fell…

Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (CALM), the largest shell-egg producer and distributor in the U.S., released financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2008 this morning. Net income for the fourth quarter rose 104% year-over-year…

Sohu.com Inc. (SOHU), a Chinese e-tailer and Internet search engine offering a wide range of online products, services, and media, announced second quarter results this morning that far exceeded what analysts were expecting. Non-GAAP net…

Founded in 1895, Piper Jaffray Companies (PJC) is a middle-market investment bank and institutional securities firm. The company trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and is part of the Asset Management industry in…

Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. (NASDAQ: MNRO), the operator of a chain of automotive under-car repair and tire service stores in the United States under the brand names Monro Muffler Brake and Service, Mr. Tire, and…

Abaxis, Inc. (ABAX), founded in 1989 and based in Union City, California, manufactures point-of-care blood analyzers for both humans and animals. The analyzers, marketed under the name Piccolo® for the human medical market and under…

Lime Energy Corp. (NASDAQ: LIME) engages in developing, manufacturing, and seeking out new ways to integrate energy-saving technologies and services for public institutions. The company has established itself as one of the nation’s leading energy…

EpiCept Corp. (Nasdaq: EPCT) develops drug candidates for the treatment of cancer and pain. The company’s Ceplene compound was designed to combat acute myeloid leukemia (AML), the most common type of leukemia in adults, by…

Altair Nanotechnologies Inc. provides advanced nanomaterials technology applicable to the energy, life sciences and industrial markets. The company today announced it has inked a new Principles of Agreement Letter with Phoenix Motorcars Inc., a developer…

India Globalization Capital, Inc. (IGC:AMEX) is a US-based company developing infrastructure in India through its majority-owned subsidiaries, Sricon Infrastructure Private Ltd. and Techni Bharathi Ltd. On March 7, 2008 the company acquired 63% of Sricon…

Markets that are considered new and innovative are some of the better – but more risky – investments to become involved with. Getting involved at the correct time is the trick. The stars need to…

Kandi Technologies, Corp. (NASDAQ: KNDI), headquartered in Zhijiang Province, The Peoples Republic of China, has become the number one manufacture and exporter of all terrain vehicles (ATV’s), utility vehicles (UTV’s), and go-carts since their inception…

Microfield Group, Inc.’s EnergyConnect, a wholly owned subsidiary, provides Demand Response technologies and services that enable a more sustainable power grid while creating additional income for participating companies. The company’s EnergyConnect web-based automated platform enables…

Dune Energy, Inc., with headquarters in Houston, Texas, is an independent oil and gas exploration and development company. Listed on the American Stock Exchange (AMEX), the company’s operations are along the Louisiana/Texas Gulf Coast and…

Arch Coal, Inc. (ACI), a leading U.S. producer of steam and metallurgical coal, with interests in Appalachia, the Powder River Basin and the Western Bituminous region, reported better than expected second quarter results this morning.…

Riverbed Technology, Inc. (RVBD), a leading provider of wide-area data services (WDS) to companies that utilize wide-area networks (WAN), reported better than expected second quarter results yesterday after the close. Revenues increased 51% year-over-year to…

Bucyrus International, Inc. (BUCY), a leading manufacturer of heavy earthmoving equipment for surface and underground mining, reported better than expected second quarter results yesterday after the close. Revenues rose 66% year-over-year to $621.0 million vs.…