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The auto and truck parts industry is supposed to be mature, so why should any investor support a loss making stock from this area? This company is a special case for its industry, and is…

DRS Technologies, Inc. (DRS) announced that it received two contracts totaling approximately $20M to provide the target acquisition assemblies used in the Improved Bradley Acquisition System (IBAS) aboard the M2A3 Bradley Fighting Vehicle. DRS Technologies,…

Dot Hill Systems Corporation (HILL) updated shareholders regarding various matters that will directly affect their business outlook for 2008. First, the company announced that they will begin to implent varying restructuring and cost reduction opportunities…

VocalTec Communications Ltd (VOCL), a global provider of carrier-class multimedia and voice-over-IP solutions, announced that over 50 telecom service providers currently utilize VocalTec’s Essentr VoIP solution platform. Yair Golan, VP of Marking and Business Development,…

Adolor Corporation (ADLR) and GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has informed Adolor that the Prescription Drug User Fee Act action date for Adolor’s ENTEREG product has been extended to May…

It is significant that the stock has earned a net profit for the most recent quarter (ended November 2007) because the healthcare sector is so full of small capital securities with good ideas but negative…

Though this stock is ahead of its industry and sector in terms of recent sales growth and Gross Margin as well, these are not the most interesting reasons to consider investing in this particular software…

Security with Advanced Technology Inc., a non-lethal security products company, has recently received favorable results in protecting its intellectual property rights and is looking forward to aiding peaceful conflict resolution. It has also received favorable…

Transocean Inc. (RIG) is the world’s largest offshore drilling contractor and a provider of drilling management services worldwide. The company has a fleet of 140 mobile offshore drilling units, and currently has eight ultra-deepwater units…

Cognex Corporation (CGNX) designs, develops, manufactures, and markets machine vision sensors and systems, or devices that can “see.” The company’s sensors are used in factories around the world to automate the manufacture of a wide…

There are five compelling reasons to invest in this stock. 1. The company has used funds to develop a technology of path-breaking importance in all fields of biotechnology. Every laboratory involved in this sector needs…

Art Technology Group, Inc. (ARTG) announced that it has completed its acquisition of CleverSet in a transaction valued at approximately $9M in cash. The company had previously announced the agreement to acquire privately held CleverSet,…

Sun Healthcare Group, Inc. (SUNH) announced guidance for 2008 and affirmed its 2007 guidance announced on Oct. 31, 2007. This 2008 guidance is based on the continuing operations of the company and assumes an effective…

ABX Holdings, Inc. (ABXA) announced that it has entered into a confidentiality and standstill agreement with Red Mountain Capital Partners LLC, a California investment firm that owns 6.8% of the common share of ABX Holdings.…

LookSmart, Ltd. (LOOK), an online advertising and technology solutions company, announced that HealthCare.com and the Pay Group International will begin to utilize the company’s WhiteLabel products. Furthermore, LookSmart will also continue the expansion of their…

Valence Technology, Inc (VLNC) announced that the company has entered into a contract with The Tanfield Group Plc (TAN). Under the terms of this agreement, Valence is to manufacture and supply safe Lithium Phosphate energy…

Reeds Incorporated announced today a partnership with Earl Gaudio & Son, a leading beer and beverage distributor, in a deal that will allow for the distribution of Reed’s products throughout Eastern Illinois. Reed’s has been…

Finisar Corporation (FNSR), a leading technology company, has pre-announced third quarter revenue. During this period, the company expects to generate record revenues of approximately $112 million, compared to the $100.7 million in revenues for the…

GeoPharma, Inc (GORX) announced that the company has placed two recently issued research reports on their website. These reports can be accessed by visiting GeoPharma’s website at www.GeoPharmainc.com and clicking the “Analyst Coverage” tab under…

RRsat Global Communications Network Ltd. (RRST) provides global, comprehensive, content management and distribution services to the rapidly expanding television and radio broadcasting industries. Through its proprietary “RRsat Global Network,” composed of satellite and terrestrial fiber…

DXP Enterprises, Inc. (DXPE) is a products and service distributor that provides pumping solutions, integrated supply and maintenance, repair, and operating and production (MROP) services. DXP announced the completion of the strategic acquisition of the…

Silicon Storage Technology, Inc (SSTI), a leader in flash memory technology, announced that the company’s Board of Directors has authorized management to repurchase up to $30 million of SST’s common stock. Repurchases under the new…

Insmed, Inc (INSM), a leading developer of biopharmaceuticals, announced that the company has launched a broad educational campaign. This educational campaign is focused on the importance of establishing a regulatory pathway in the U.S. for…

There is no alternative to working at great depths below the surface of the earth. Energy and water are two vital components of life that every country must tap from under its territory. The future…

Uranium Energy Corp announced that it has appointed leading industry professionals to its advisory board, Dr. John D. Nelson and Anthony J. Thompson. Commenting on the additions, Mr. Amir Adnani, president and CEO, stated, “We…

This company seems set to improve its returns on average equity during the full 2007 year, compared to the 18.02% achieved in 2006. The corresponding figure at the quarter ended September 2007 is 20.5%. Investors…

Simplicity can be a source of business strength, because it allows the management to concentrate on a few things, which it does better than the competition. This is the stock investment lesson from this company…

The management of this holding stock in the financial sector has demonstrated strong adaptive capabilities. The corporation has responded to the difficult 2007 business environment admirably. It has ended the year with a marginal decline…

Balance is the most important attribute of this stock from the Oil and Gas Operations industry. 44% of the company’s proven natural reserves was from natural gas at the end of 2006: 56% of the…

Investors and other stakeholders may be divided over alternative energy and fossil fuel choices, but we can all agree that energy efficiency is a common priority for all of us. Everyone gains if we can…

Corinthian Colleges, Inc. (COCO) is one of the largest post-secondary education companies in North America. The company’s mission is to prepare students for careers in demand or for advancement in their chosen field. Corinthian offers…

Old Dominion Freight Line (ODFL), headquartered in Thomasville, North Carolina, is a multi-regional and inter-regional carrier. Domestically, Old Dominion provides inter-regional and regional less-than-truckload shipping of general commodities, consumer goods and capital goods to a…

KMG Chemicals has a proven track record of intelligent inorganic growth. It focuses on market segments with clearly defined boundaries with significant entry barriers. It is therefore able to provide investors with reasonably assured and…

Large construction projects are complex and involve autonomous teams. That is why Project Management and the resolution of claims are integral to the planning, execution, and operational stages of buildings, public utilities, industrial resources, and…

Southside Bancshares, Inc (SBSI) announced that the company has reported financial results for the three months and year ended December 31, 2007. During this period, Southside reported record net income of $16.7 million for the…

Nanogen, Inc (NGEN) announced that the company has received stockholder approval regarding two of the three proposals presented at a special meeting of stockholders. Stockholders have approved an amendment to increase the number of authorized…

Mitcham Industries, Inc. (MIND), headquartered in Huntsville, Texas, is a geophysical equipment supplier that offers for lease or sale new and “experienced” seismic equipment to the oil and gas industry, seismic contractors, environmental agencies, government…

Art Technology Group, Inc. (ARTG) announced that the company has extended the deadline for contestants to enter the first ATG e-Commerce Ingenuity Business Plan Competition; all submissions must be submitted on or before Thursday, February…

EdgeWater Research Partners, LLC (www.edgewaterresearch.com), an independent micro cap equities research company, has initiated coverage on GeoPharma, Inc. with an 18- to 24-month target price of $7.25 and an allocation rating of four or Buy.…

Composite Technology Corporation (CPTC.OB) announced that the company’s wholly owned subsidiary, DeWine, has received an order from S&M CZ servo. Under the terms of this order, S&M is to purchase a total of 40 DeWine…