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Oplink Communications (OPLK:NASDAQ) is a company focused on designing, manufacturing and supplying fiber optic products and services that serve as critical building blocks for the telecommunications industry. The company started in 1995 as purely a…

When you have a dream, you run with it. That’s what Rick Rosenfield and Larry Flax did in 1985. They left their jobs as attorneys to begin to realize their dreams of being in the…

With a significant online and bricks-and-mortar presence, Books-A-Million Inc. (BAMM) is the premier bookseller in the Southeastern United States. They also rank as the third largest bookseller in the country. They currently have over 200…

The management, after spending $15 million to buy back shares, has decided to spend another $30 million for the same purpose. Institutions already hold almost all of the nearly 14 million shares. The move signals…

Many mature industries find it hard to deal with new environmental conservation standards. Specialist producers that are new market entrants also value outsourced pollution abatement solutions. Regulatory and social pressures to protect the environment grow…

Optical Cable Corp.’s stock price appears to be an incredible bargain at merely $5.11 a share at the beginning of the third week of May 2008. The Price to Earnings Ratio is less than 13.…

Watson Wyatt Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: WW), a leading international human capital and financial management consulting firm, recently announced financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2008, which ended March 31, 2008. Watson Wyatt…

Dynegy, Inc. (NYSE: DYN), through its subsidiaries, engages in the production and sale of electric energy on a wholesale basis from its natural gas-fired, coal-fired, and oil-fired power generation facilities. The company recently announced a…

DryShips Inc. (DRYS), the largest publicly traded global operator of dry bulk carriers, reported first quarter results that topped analysts’ estimates. The company reported net income of $176.3 million or $4.61 per share, which included…

Zumiez Inc. is a widespread action-sports outfitter with more than 300 specialty outlets in 27 states. The company’s target demographic includes young men and women, ages 12 to 24, who engage in active sports lifestyles.…

CNX Gas Corp. (CXG) is registering with the Chicago Climate Exchange (CCX), a voluntary market for the registry, reduction and trading of greenhouse gases, for the ability to sell carbon offset credits. Nick DeIuliis, CXG…

Hovnanian Enterprises (HOV:NYSE) is a New Jersey homebuilder founded in 1959 by the Hovnanian family. The company designs, constructs, and sells single-family detached homes, attached townhomes and condos, along with active adult homes and other…

Some intermediate markets are the basis for all consumer goods. Without these markets, the products we use and take for granted every day just wouldn’t get made. Finding the manufacturers that produce these intermediate materials…

Aerogrow is responsible for bringing high-tech mini-gardens into the homes of Americans and others worldwide. They research, develop, and market the AeroGarden, which is the world’s first kitchen-garden appliance. This device allows gardening enthusiasts the…

Operating as an independent oil and gas producer, Panhandle Oil and Gas Inc. (PHX) has a rich tradition in the Oklahoma Panhandle. Headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, they trade on the American Stock Exchange (AMEX).…

Stem cell therapy has already changed the face of modern health care. A cascade of additional applications is under various stages of development. The chances of deleterious side-effects are relatively less with stem cell technologies.…

Noxious gases can be most useful. It is their abuse and neglect which threaten the environment. Carbon dioxide is a classic case in this respect. It has become rather notorious of late as a result…

An 83% annual jump in quarterly revenue is extraordinary. This is what a small capital corporation from Lake Success, NY has recently reported. Stock investors may well ask whether such a rate of profit growth…

JAKKS Pacific, Inc. (JAKK) is a multi-brand company headquartered in Malibu, California that designs and markets a broad range of toys and consumer products. The company has announced the launch of its Fancy Nancy line…

Kensey Nash Corp. (KNSY), a medical technology company that provides solutions and technologies for a variety of medical procedures, has entered into a definitive agreement with Spectranetics Corporation. Under the agreement, the company will sell…

Millennium Cell, Inc. (NASD: MCEL) informed the public that they will be terminating the company’s executive officers and employees at the close of business on Friday, May 9. Employees of the company were advised that…

Finisar Corp. (Nasdaq: FNSR) and Optium Corp. (Nasdaq: OPTM) will join forces to become the world’s largest supplier of optical components, modules and subsystems for the communications industry. The partnership is beneficial to both companies,…

When it comes to fancy getaways for some rest and relaxation, Morgans Hotel Group Co. (MHGC) works hard to provide clients with exactly what they need. They operate, own, or have ownership interest in, luxury…

When you’re heading for a place to park, there’s a good chance that Standard Parking Corp. (STAN) is managing the parking facility. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with satellite offices in other major North American cities,…

China Precision Steel, Inc. (CPSL), a precision cold-rolled steel processing company in the People’s Republic of China listed on the Nasdaq, reports net income of $4.6 million or 10 cents per share for the third…

The media is full of news and opinions nowadays about how financial services should be managed. None of the top brands in the world banking industry have escaped opprobrium for poor loan decisions and bad…

Cyclical downturns in the Basic Materials Sector threaten returns for potential stock investors. The Miscellaneous Fabricated Products Industry of this sector has much to recommend itself in this regard. It is positioned in such a…

Acorn Energy, Inc. (ACFN) is a company focused on improving the efficiency of the energy grid and reducing the environmental impact of the energy sector. Acorn’s operating companies leverage advanced technologies to transform the existing…

TASER International, Inc. (TASR) produces advanced Electronic Control Devises (ECDs) for use in the law enforcement, medical, military, corrections, professional security, and personal protection markets. TASER devices use proprietary technology to incapacitate dangerous, combative, or…

IMAX Corporation (IMAX), headquartered jointly in New York City and Toronto, Canada, is the one of the world’s leading entertainment technology companies. The company’s emphasis is on film and digital imaging technologies including 3D, post-production…

Abercrombie & Fitch (NYSE: ANF) through its subsidiaries operates as a specialty retailer of casual apparel for men, women, and kids, recently announced first quarter 2008 earnings results. The company operates 353 Abercrombie & Fitch…

Dollar Tree (NASDAQ: DLTR), the nation’s largest $1.00 discount variety store chain as it operates 3,474 stores in 48 states, recently announced a 2.1% increase in same store sales during the first quarter. In addition,…

SIRIUS Satellite Radio (Nasdaq: SIRI) today announced Lou Reed, Rock & Roll Hall of famer and legendary singer-songwriter, will host his own weekly show, exclusive to SIRIUS Disorder channel 70, beginning May 17, 2008, at…

Mace Security International Inc. (MACE) manufactures personal defense and electronic surveillance products under the brand name Mace. The company also operates a digital media marketing, e-commerce business and car washes. Today the company announced its…

Weingarten Realty Investors is a real estate investment trust (REIT) organization that owns and develops commercial properties in the U.S. Its diversified portfolio consists primarily of rental and lease properties totalling nearly 74 million square…

One of the market’s oldest alternative energy plays, Energy Conversion Devices (“ECD”), is enjoying a wave of positive feedback following the release of financial results for the period ended March 31st, 2008. In recent days,…

Dreams Inc. (DRJ), a company engaged in multiple aspects of the licensed sports products and autographed memorabilia industry through a range of distribution channels, said its first quarter loss shrank by nearly half as revenue…

If you’re looking for a wide selection of books at competitive prices in Canada, there’s an Indigo location not far from you ready to provide that. This Canadian company operates 249 locations in all ten…

John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. (JBSS) took a simple, all-natural product in 1922 and ran with it. Today, they are still running with more products and revenue as they strive to increase their share…

The domestic Oil & Gas Operations Industry is both a profitable part of the energy sector, and important to national energy security and integrity as well. World crude oil prices are not only spinning out…