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Shares of Alfacell Corporation (NASDAQ: ACEL), a biopharmaceutical company engaged primarily in the research and development of novel ribonuclease (RNase) enzymes for various therapeutic applications, declined sharply last week after the company released the preliminary…

Quanta Capital Holdings Ltd. (Nasdaq: QNTA) announced it has entered into a definitive amalgamation agreement with Catalina Holdings (Bermuda) Ltd. and Catalina Alpha Ltd., which specialize in much the same operations as Quanta. “We are…

NexCen Brands (NEXC:NASDAQ) acquires and manages global brands, generating revenue through licensing and franchising. The company currently owns and licenses the Bill Blass and Waverly brands, as well as seven franchised brands: The Athlete’s Foot,…

Picking the right time for an initial public offering is critical to its success. Having a stable company, however, is even more critical. If a company can demonstrate that it has a good business model…

John Schnatter dreamed. Whether he looked up at the moon while doing so is a matter of conjecture, but he did dream. He dreamed of filling a void in the pizza marketplace. That void was…

Intevac Inc. is a Santa Clara, California company operating in the Diversified Electronics industry. They supply disk-sputtering equipment to manufacturers of magnetic media used in hard disk drives. They also develop and distribute analytical instrumentation…

This small capital stock from Nashua, NH has appreciated by about 3.5% over the six months ended May 2008. The Medical Equipment & Supplies Industry, to which this stock belongs, has declined by 3.5% during…

Shares of Kosan Biosciences Inc. (NASDAQ: KOSN), a biotechnology company and drug developer that focuses on the genetic manipulation of polyketides, which are used in antibiotics and anticancer drugs, more than tripled recently on the…

Ultralife Batteries Inc. (ULBI), a battery company that also offers products and services ranging from portable and standby power solutions to communications and electronics systems, recently increased the company’s second quarter 2008 revenue outlook from…

As the leader in blending fruits and other naturally healthy ingredients, Jamba Juice (NASD: JMBA) has teamed up with Nestle USA (OTC: NSRGY) and has announced the launching of a line of Jamba® ready-to-drink beverages…

This is more than your $75 cell phone rebate; more than the 50-cent rebate on the back of your favorite pack of razors. Today, the California Air Resources Board, a department of the California Environmental…

High Ridge Resources Inc. (TSX-V: HRR // FRANKFURT: HR2) has announced that the drilling program at its Chanape project in the San Mateo area, 90 km east of Lima, Peru has begun. Gary Anderson, president…

Perry Ellis International, Inc. (PERY), with headquarters in Miami, Florida, is a designer, distributor and licensor of a broad line of high quality merchandise. This merchandise includes men’s and women’s apparel, accessories, and fragrances, and…

United Natural Foods (UNFI) is an independent national distributor of natural foods, nutritional supplements, personal care items and organic produce. The company has headquarters in Dayville, Connecticut and began in the 1970s as a small…

Red Lion Hotels Corp. knows that “getting a room” is what drives their business. That’s why they constantly strive to add hotels to their portfolio to ensure there’s a Red Lion hotel nearby for travelers.…

With approximately 6,380 full-time employees, Lithia Motors Inc. has an army always at the ready to drive shareholder growth. As part of the Auto Dealerships sector, Lithia sells 27 brands of new vehicles and all…

The Software & Programming Industry is a service. Stock investors would expect it to suffer as a result of a generally uncertain economy. Indeed it has lost about 5% since 2008 started, but a Beta…

Renewed interest in clean coal precedes the crude oil inflation of May 2008. Nevertheless, stock investors should not ignore intense energy security pressures that have built up of late. It is a double-edged sword with…

Ultralife Batteries Inc. (ULBI), a provider of power solutions and electronics equipment to government, defense, and commercial customers in North America, Europe and Asia, raised revenue guidance for both the current quarter, which ends June…

Shares of Akeena Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKNS), one of the largest national installers of residential and commercial solar power systems in the United States, recently climbed 18 percent to $6.90 per share on news of…

Shares of Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ: QTWW), a fully integrated alternative energy company and leader in the development and production of energy storage technologies and alternative fuel vehicles, recently jumped on news…

Sirtris Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (SIRT), a biopharmaceutical company that develops proprietary, orally available, small molecule drugs to treat metabolic diseases, announced in early May the receipt of a cash tender offer for outstanding company shares. Fountain…

Plexus Corp. (PLXS) is an Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS) company that develops and manufactures world-class product solutions. The company provides a host of solutions relative to EMS such as mechanical, electronic and software design; printed…

MDI Inc. (Nasdaq: MDII) today announced its subsidiary, MDI Security Systems (MDI), has received six orders this month from international technology solutions integrator Almana Networks to fulfill a $5 million product revenue commitment between the…

Divcom Lighting Inc. manufactures architecturally designed lighting fixtures under a variety of brand names for public, commercial, industrial, and residential use. They also manufacture custom-built lighting according to a client’s specific requirements. Headquartered in Pointe-Claire,…

Today marks the corporate name change of Ruth’s Chris Steak House to Ruth’s Hospitality Group, Inc. The new name is designed to reflect the expanded focus of the business within the upscale dining sector. This…

In a statement, ahead of an investors meeting in New York Wednesday, Rockville-based Human Genome Sciences reported significant progress for three late-stage products. The company said the drug Albuferon for hepatitis C and LymphoStat-B for…

In many respects, the economic cycle can be compared to the four seasons. When summer is in full gear everything grows nicely. When winter comes around everything goes into hibernation to await spring and summer.…

AmerenUE, a subsidiary of St. Louis-based Ameren Corp. (AEE), has announced further developments in the company’s dedication to a “greener” future. AmerenUE’s 1.2 million residential customers now have the option to participate in the company’s…

There are three compelling reasons to consider investing in the Fish/Livestock Industry at this juncture: 1. The looming world food shortage will take time to correct. Economic development will spur additional demands for quality food…

Discrimination against women separates social errors of the past from modern and free civilizations of the developed world. Unfortunately, some manifestations of this obnoxious phenomenon are subtle. They may lurk below the surface even in…

Merge Healthcare, Inc. (NASD: MRGE) announced that they have entered into a securities purchase agreement and additional agreements with Merrick RIS, LLC in the amount of $20 million through a private placement. Under the terms…

SPACEHAB, Inc. (NASD: SPAB) announced that they have received a “1st Detect” receipt for their new in-house developed Miniature Spectrometer (MMS) technology from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, as a result of the MMS…

Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide Inc. (Nasdaq: QTWW) today announced its German solar partner, Asola Advanced and Automotive Solar Systems GmbH, has been awarded a $17 million contract from Sunworx GmbH, one of the leading…

Arotech Corp. develops, manufactures and markets defense and security products around the world, operating in three divisions: Training and Simulation, Armor, and Battery and Power Systems. The Training and Simulation Division (ATSD) provides the ultimate…

GeoEye, Inc (NASDAQ: GEOY) is the premier provider of earth imagery solutions to national security customers, resellers, and commercial and strategic partners. These customers use GeoEye products to provide military and national security analysis, urban…

Health care analytics and business intelligence provider Crimson has been picked up by The Advisory Board Co. (ABCO), a publicly traded Washington, D.C. company. Crimson provides data, analytics and business intelligence software to hospitals, health…

Dryclean USA Inc. knows the laundry and dry cleaning business isn’t glamorous –just necessary. That’s why they now have over 400 franchise and license stores across the United States, the Caribbean, and Latin America. They…

When companies need business forms and other business products to operate their daily business, they often call on Ennis Inc. As part of the Office Supplies industry, Ennis makes these products and gets them out…

Earnings per Share have grown by more than 20% over the past five years. Return on Equity has averaged 11.50% during this period. This member of the Miscellaneous Capital Goods Industry from Mansfield, OH crossed…