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RXi Pharmaceuticals, a leader in the next generation of RNA targeting technology, announced that it has been added to the Russell Microcap Index as part of Russell Investments’ annual reconstitution of its family of U.S.…

Vail Resorts, Inc. (MTN), based in Bloomfield, Colorado, is a mountain resort operator with subsidiaries that also handle real estate development and lodging. Vail’s mountain subsidiary operates the mountain resorts of Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge…

Reed’s, traded on NASDAQ, is in the natural foods business, specializing in brewed ginger beverages. Reed’s has also expanded into ginger candy and ice cream products. Clearly passionate about the herb’s benefits, Reeds goes on…

Cowen Group, Inc. is a provider of investment banking services, including underwriting, equity research, sales, trading, and mergers and acquisitions advice to emerging growth companies. It also provides other capital raising solutions for firms. The…

Monterey Gourmet Foods Inc. is a company that produces more than 250 different fresh gourmet food products for the premium food market. Founded in 1989, they began as the Monterey Pasta Company, starting out in…

The benefits are obvious, but some risks are not widely appreciated. The Utilities Sector shows a disturbing trend for the 12 months ended May 2008. The Gas Utilities Industry has fared a little better than…

During the Jefferies 2nd Annual Healthcare Conference in New York, David S. Barlow, the chairman and CEO of Molecular Insight Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (MIPI) presented on the fast growing field of molecular medicine. The company specializes…

DayStar Technologies Inc. (Nasdaq: DSTI) develops photovoltaic (PV) products based on CIGS thin-film semiconductor technology. As the company seeks out avenues to remain a competitive player in the solar industry, support of an experienced management…

Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide Inc. (Nasdaq: QTWW) today announced the Quantum-Powered Fisker Karma hybrid sports sedan is featured in a five-page article in the July 2008 edition of CAR Magazine. This publication highlights trends…

Arbitron Inc. (ARB), with executive offices in New York city, is a media and marketing research firm serving media such as radio, television, cable, online radio, and advertisers and advertising agencies in the U.S. The…

Marshall Edwards, a subsidiary of the Australian pharmaceutical company, Novogen Limited, was formed with the specific intent of increasing the focus on an important new oncological discovery known as multiple signal transduction regulators (MSTRs). Novogen…

Digital Recorders Inc. (TBUS) is a digital communications technology company in the domestic and international public transportation and transit security markets. Incorporated in 1983 in North Carolina, they list on the NASDAQ as part of…

Have you tried adventure investing? You can troll depressed sectors and industries in order to find top stocks. It is as exciting as river-rafting or trekking in Mexico. The cash inflow makes for a welcome…

It’s common to skim the news and find information on new fuel cell products and services as the industrial and clean energy markets realize rapid growth and advancement. But Hydrogenics Corp. (Nasdaq: HYGS) has been…

The Marcus Corporation (MCS), based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and founded in 1935, provides lodging and entertainment services. Marcus Theatres® is the seventh largest theatre circuit in the U.S., managing 678 movie screens at 56 locations…

Reeds Inc., a brewer/manufacturer and marketer of all-natural beverage, candy and ice cream products, works to offer natural food products primarily to the California market. The company’s primary lines of product feature the herb, ginger,…

Based out of Westport, Connecticut, Velocity Express Corporation provides distribution logistics services to a wide range of customers. Companies in the healthcare, technology, financial, and energy industries rely on Velocity Express for the transport of…

Cyberonics, Inc. (CYBX) presented Wednesday at the Jefferies 2nd Annual Healthcare Conference in New York, NY. The company is a medical technology company with core expertise in neuromodulation. Cyberonics develops and markets the Vagus Nerve…

In news yesterday, William Blaire & Co announced it initiated analyst coverage of KNOT Inc and gave it an “Outperform” rating. The news sent the stock price up yesterday, but it has come back down…

China Direct is a business management and advisory services company operating in those two categories in both the U.S. and the People’s Republic of China (PRC). In cooperation with its U.S. parent company, China Direct…

CDC Corporation, headquartered in Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, operates through its five companies to provide enterprise software, IT consulting services, business services, Internet access and peripheral services, mobile services and applications, and online games. Originally…

This small-capital member of the Personal & Household Products Industry has a Fifth Avenue address in New York. It makes an enticing range of perfumes and related products. The corporation has three distinct business strengths…

CDC Corporation is a company whose focus is on enterprise software applications and services, online games and Internet media. Their family of companies includes CDC Software, CDC Games, and China.com, which focuses on websites for…

Basin Water Inc. designs, builds, implements, and services systems that treat contaminated groundwater and wastewater, and provide for waste reduction, and resource recovery. The company has their own ion-exchange system that treats groundwater contamination at…

Speedway Motorsports, Inc. (SMI) is a marketer and promoter of motorsports entertainment in the United States, and was the first motorsports company to be traded on the New York Stock Exchange. The company, located in…

Emeritus Corp. is a healthcare company that provides assisted-living situations for the elderly suffering from Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. The company operates 289 communities in 36 states, accommodating more than 30,000 senior…

Advanced Battery Technologies (“ABT”) is a Chinese company engaged in the development, manufacture, and distribution of advanced polymer lithium-ion (PLI) batteries. The company just signed its third major sales contract of 2008, valued at five…

Politicians may talk about increasing domestic energy production, but rarely do they talk about the production that is currently going on at breakneck speed. New oil and gas drillers are exploring any piece of land…

You cannot separate chicken from American comfort cuisine. It is a tasty, low-cholesterol and versatile ingredient of classic snacks and regular meals. It is also part of top processed meat and fast-food brands. The product…

Talk about targeting a niche, Carter’s Inc. is the largest brand marketer in the United States of apparel exclusively for babies and young children. Their focus as a company is on making clothing for children…

Tri-Valley Corporation knows it pays to keep looking. When you’re in the oil, gas, and mineral business it’s what you do, and they constantly seek out, acquire, and develop these types of properties. Headquartered in…

Bluegreen Corporation (BXG), headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida, is a provider of Colorful Place to Live and Play® through two operating divisions: Bluegreen Resorts and Bluegreen Communities. Bluegreen Resorts markets a flexible, real-estate based vacation…

Television. We all love it; we all use it. And now, Concurrent (Nasdaq: CCUR) has rolled out the latest advancement in time-shifted television – an advancement that has captured the interest of cable network operators…

New Generation Biofuels, an alternative fuel manufacturer specializing in creating fuel from animal fat and vegetable oil, offers NGB Biofuel alongside diesel and distillate fuels. Examples of uses would be power generation fuel to replace…

Stock market cycles never end. One truth reigns regardless of the flux; we cannot do without water. Only air is as under-valued in modern society, but water is additionally scarce. Ancient civilizations sprouted on the…

Founded in 1971 by renowned physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, AeroVironment Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, and supports a portfolio of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and efficient electric-energy systems. The company has headquarters in Monrovia,…

Founded in 1971 by renowned physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, AeroVironment Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, and supports a portfolio of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and efficient electric-energy systems. The company has headquarters in Monrovia,…

Inter Parfums Inc. is a company which operates in the Personal Products industry and sells their products in more than 120 countries around the world. They develop, produce, and market prestige perfumes and cosmetics. Inter…

California Pizza Kitchen, Inc. (CPK), with headquarters in Los Angeles, California, is a casual dining chain featuring a line of hearth-baked pizzas, including the original BBQ chicken pizza and a broad selection of pastas, salads,…

LiveDeal, Inc. is the first company to combine local online classifieds and the Yellow Pages marketplace (with millions of goods and services listed for sale). Their services can be found in every city and zip…