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Here is a great new stock investment opportunity. It comes from China and is a new listing on the NYSE. The business relates to distance education. The company has earned a Net Profit Margin of…

ZIOPHARM Oncology, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZIOP), a biopharmaceutical company engaged in the development and commercialization of a diverse, risk-sensitive portfolio of in-licensed cancer drugs to address unmet medical needs, recently announced the publication of results from…

Orbotech, Ltd. (NASDAQ: ORBK), a designer, developer, manufacturer and marketer of yield-enhancing and production solutions for specialized applications in the supply chain of the electronics industry, recently announced its consolidated financial results for the second…

Hoku Materials, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hoku Scientific, Inc. (HOKU), a diversified alternative energy technology company in China, announced this afternoon the signing of a $284 million polysilicon supply agreement with a subsidiary of…

Portfolio Recovery Associates, Inc. (PRAA), established in 1996, is a full-service provider of outsourced receivables management and related services. The company purchases, collects and manages portfolios of defaulted consumer receivables that consist of unpaid obligations…

UFP Technologies Inc. (UFPT), a manufacturer of protective packaging solutions for a wide range of end markets, reported second quarter financial results this morning. Revenues increased 22.8% year over year to $28.5 million. Net income…

Allied Healthcare International Inc. provides staffing solutions for the healthcare industry in the UK. The company recently announced its financial results for the third quarter of 2008, posting a 7 percent increase in revenue (before…

In 1945, George L. Cagle opened up a poultry shop in downtown Atlanta. In his first week in business, he produced 25,000 pounds of chicken and began his journey in the poultry business, with his…

In 1981, Jim Disbrow and Scott Lowery, natives of Buffalo, New York and living in Kent, Ohio, had a desire to satisfy their craving for authentic Buffalo, New York-style chicken wings. They decided they needed…

TomoTherapy Inc. (NASDAQ:TOMO), a developer, manufacturer and distributor of the TomoTherapy Hi•Art® treatment system, an advanced radiation therapy system for the treatment of a wide variety of cancers, recently announced the company’s results for the…

Conexant Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CNXT), an innovative developer of semiconductor solutions, including products for Internet connectivity, digital imaging and media processing applications, recently announced the company’s results from the third quarter of fiscal year 2008.…

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc., in business since 1969, operates through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Red Robin International, Inc. The chain serves more than two dozen, high-quality burgers in a variety of recipes, as well as…

China Security & Surveillance Technology, Inc. (CSR), a provider of digital surveillance technology throughout China, announced second quarter financial results this afternoon. Revenues increased 78% year over year to $92.7 million vs. analysts’ consensus estimate…

Linkwell Corporation (OTC: LWLL) is an established leader in China’s disinfectant industry. The company owns 90% of Shanghai Likang Disinfectant High-Tech Company, Limited (Likang). Shanghai Likang Disinfectant High-Tech Company, Limited (Likang) is a science and…

Industrial Services of America, Inc. (IDSA), a recycler of scrap metals based in Louisville, Kentucky, announced second quarter financial results today during regular trading hours. Revenues increased 77% to $34.5 million compared to $19.5 million…

Progressive Gaming International Corp. (Nasdaq: PGIC) supplies integrated casino and jackpot management systems for the global gaming industry. Despite a crippled economy and pinched pockets, the gaming industry hasn’t slowed down. The company today announced…

Bridgeline Software (BLSW:NASDAQ) is a developer of web application management software and web applications that help organizations optimize business processes. The company currently has over 600 customers ranging from middle-market organizations to divisons within Fortune…

KSW, Inc. (KSW), an installer of heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) and process piping systems, and provider of engineering services in New York City, reported second quarter financial results this morning. Revenues increased 13.9% year…

BSD Medical Corporation develops, manufactures, markets, and services systems to treat cancer and benign diseases. Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, they develop systems using heat therapy from focused radio frequency and microwave energy. BSD…

The collection and processing of primary data are processes which even the biggest corporations have to outsource. Specialization and domain expertise apart, there is the matter of using an independent entity to prevent bias. This…

Shutterfly, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFLY), an Internet-based social expression and personal publishing service that provides high-quality products and world-class services to allow consumers to preserve their digital photos in a creative and thoughtful manner, recently announced…

Tyler Technologies, Inc. (TYL) is a provider of end-to-end information management solutions and services for local governments. Last month the company signed agreements to provide Tyler’s EDEN financial management solutions to two cities in California:…

Silicon Motion Technology Corp. is a leading provider of flash memory drives and semiconductors for MP3 players and other mobile entertainment devices such as digital cameras and multimedia players. The Taiwan-based company, whose shares are…

A global leader in the design, fabrication, and installation of transparent and opaque armor, American Defense Systems, Inc. (ADSI) transforms architectural and engineering designs into innovative, functional and innovative security applications for the physical security…

Shares of Astronics Corp. (ATRO), a manufacturer of power generation and lighting systems for the aerospace industry, are soaring nearly 40% higher today after announcing second quarter financial results that took Wall Street by surprise.…

According to the American Cancer Society, approximately 3,040 children will be diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) in the United States this year. While the five-year survival rate for ALL in children is 87 percent,…

Shares of Boyd Gaming Corp. (BYD), a domestic casino operator with properties in six states, are trading 20% higher today after announcing Q2 financial results and the suspension of plans to begin construction of a…

Based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Gulfport Energy is a growth-oriented oil and gas exploration and production company. Trading on the NASDAQ, with a current market capitalization of $613.87M, the company’s principal producing properties are located…

Simcere Pharmaceutical Group is furthering its position in the rapidly growing China market. Headquartered in Nanjing, China, it is a manufacturer and supplier of branded generic and innovative anti-cancer pharmaceuticals. As part of the Drug…

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 WorkStream Communicator is a state-of-the-art knowledge management system. By…

Gardner Denver, Inc. (GDI) is a global manufacturer of highly engineered reciprocating, rotary and van compressors, liquid ring pumps and blowers for various industrial and transportation applications, pumps used in the petroleum and industrial markets,…

PerkinElmer, Inc. (PKI) provides products and services relative to neonatal screens, prenatal screening and maternal health. Based in Waltham, Massachusetts, the company designs, manufactures, and markets service products and systems within two business units: Life…

GSI Technology, Inc. (GSIT), a provider of static random access memory (SRAM) products used in telecommunications equipment, released Q1 2009 financial results today after the close. Revenues were $17.3 million, an increase of 53% year…

Diabetes is a word we’re all familiar with, but many people don’t know the list of afflictions associated with the disease, which include blindness, heart disease, stroke, kidney failure, amputations and nerve damage. Approximately 221…

DRI Corp. (Nasdaq: TBUS) is a digital communications technology leader in the domestic and international surface transportation and transit security markets. The company has a diverse portfolio of products, including TwinVision and Mobitech electronic designation…

Intevac (IVAC) is a California-based company with two main corporate divisions – Intevac Equipment and Intevac Imaging. The Intevac Equipment division is the world’s leading provider of magnetic media deposition equipment to the hard disk…

Business resurgence is a wonderful way of capturing stock value. The foresight to buy stock with a far better future than its recent past costs little. Yet it offers prospects of superior returns. Here is…

As part of the Paper and Paper Products industry, Buckeye Technologies Inc. (BKI) is a manufacturer and marketer of specialty fibers and nonwoven materials. Headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, they trade on the New York Stock…

RRsat Global Communications Network Ltd. (RRST), an Israeli provider of global content management and distribution services to television and radio broadcasters, announced second quarter financial results this morning. Revenues rose 30% to $19.1 million vs.…

Dawson Geophysical Company (DWSN), a leading provider of U.S. onshore seismic data acquisition services to oil and natural gas exploration and development companies, announced strong third quarter financial results this morning. Revenues were $84.6 million,…