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Conceptus designs, develops, and markets innovative solutions in women’s healthcare, as well as manufactures and markets the Essure procedure, a permanent birth control system. The Essure procedure is available in the United States, Europe, Australia,…

Comstock Mining is a Nevada-based gold and silver mining company with extensive, contiguous property in the Comstock District.  Since it began acquiring properties in the Comstock District in 2003, Comstock has consolidated a significant portion…

CombiMatrix operates through its wholly owned subsidiary CombiMatrix Diagnostics (CMDX) as a molecular diagnostics laboratory offering DNA-based testing services for the prenatal, pediatric, and oncology markets. CMDX’s prenatal and pediatric testing services detect abnormalities of…

Colony Financial, a real estate finance and investment company focused primarily on acquiring and originating commercial real estate loans and real estate-related debt at attractive risk-adjusted returns, is a component of the Russell 2000® and…

Coldwater Creek is a leading specialty retailer of women’s apparel, gifts, jewelry, and accessories primarily in the United States. Coldwater Creek sells its merchandise through its 371 premium retail stores across the country, as well…

Coffee Holding Company, an integrated wholesale coffee roaster and dealer in the United States, has been a family-operated business for three generations. Coffee Holding’s private label and branded coffee products are sold throughout the United…

ClickSoftware Technologies provides automated workforce management and optimization solutions to create business value through higher levels of productivity, customer satisfaction, and operational efficiency. ClickSoftware’s patented concept of ‘continuous planning and scheduling’ incorporates customer demand forecasting,…

Clean Diesel Technologies manufactures and distributes emissions control systems and products with a focus on the heavy duty diesel and light duty vehicle markets. Clean Diesel’s proprietary patented Mixed Phase Catalyst (MPC®) technology, as well…

CIBER, a global information technology consulting, services, and outsourcing company, provides services and solutions designed to deliver tangible results for both commercial and government clients. CIBER offers application development and management, ERP implementation, change management,…

Chindex International is an American healthcare company that provides healthcare services in China through the operations of United Family Healthcare, a network of private primary care hospitals and affiliated ambulatory clinics. Chindex also provides medical…

ChinaCast Education is a for-profit, post-secondary education and e-learning services provider in China, offering its services through its three fully accredited universities: The Foreign Trade and Business College of Chongqing Normal University; Lijiang College of…

China XD Plastics Company operates through its subsidiaries to develop, manufacture, and distribute modified plastics primarily for the use in automotive applications. The majority of China XD’s plastics products are used in exterior and interior…

China Valves Technology operates through its subsidiaries to develop, manufacture, and sell high-quality metal valves for the electricity, petroleum, chemical, water, gas, and metallurgy industries. China Valves subsidiaries are: Zhengzhou City ZD Valve Co Ltd.,…

China TransInfo Technology, through its affiliate the Group Company and the Group Company’s PRC operating subsidiaries, provides urban and highway transportation management solutions and information services. China TransInfo owns nine patents and has won a…

China Lodging Group is a leading economy hotel chain operator in China offering hotel products under three brand names: HanTing Seasons Hotel, HanTing Express Hotel, and HanTing Hi Inn. As of Sept. 30, 2011, China…

China Hydroelectric owns and operates small hydroelectric power projects in the People’s Republic of China. Through its geographically diverse portfolio of operating assets, China Hydroelectric generates and sells electric power to local power grids. The…

China Gerui Advanced Materials Group, a leading niche and high value-added steel processing company in China, produces high-end, high-precision, ultra-thin, high- strength, cold-rolled steel products. China Gerui’s products are tailored to customers’ requirements and subsequently…

China Distance Education Holdings provides online education in China with a focus on professional education. The company helps professionals and other course participants obtain and maintain the skills, licenses, and certifications necessary to pursue careers…

China Cord Blood is an umbilical cord blood banking operator in China, and is the only cord blood banking operator with multiple licenses, in accordance with the People’s Republic of China government regulations. China Cord…

China Ceramics Co. manufactures ceramic tiles in China for use in exterior siding and interior flooring, and design in residential and commercial buildings. China Ceramics’ products are available in more than 2,000 style, color, and…

China Automotive Systems, based in the People’s Republic of China, is a leading supplier of power steering components and systems to the Chinese automotive industry. China Automotive operates through nine Sino-foreign joint ventures to offer…

Cherokee is a global marketer and manager of a portfolio of fashion and lifestyle brands it owns and represents in multiple consumer product categories and sectors. Cherokee has established a global presence with license agreements…

Chelsea Therapeutics International develops prescription products in multiple therapeutic categories such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, and other inflammatory conditions.  Chelsea’s orphan drug candidate Northera is an oral therapeutic currently approved and marketed in Japan for…

Century Casinos, an international casino entertainment company, owns and operates Century Casino & Hotels in Cripple Creek and Central City, Colo., and in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, and the Century Casino in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Century…

Celsion is an oncology company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative cancer drugs and tumor-targeting treatments using focused heat energy in combination with its heat-activated liposomal drug technology. Celsion has established research, license,…

Celldex Therapeutics is an antibody-based combination immunotherapy company with a pipeline of drug candidates in development for the treatment of cancer and other difficult-to-treat diseases based on its antibody focused Precision Targeted Immunotherapy (PTI) Platform.…

CEL-SCI engages in the research and development of immunotherapies to improve the treatment of cancer and other diseases. CEL-SCI is developing an immunotherapy as a possible treatment for H1N1 hospitalized patients and as a vaccine…

Cavium provides semiconductor products for intelligent processing in networking, communications, and the digital home. Cavium’s portfolio is comprised of integrated software compatible processors, which are supported by ecosystem partners that provide operating systems, tool support,…

Catalyst Pharmaceutical Partners is engaged in the development and commercialization of prescription drugs targeting diseases of the central nervous system with a focus on addiction and epilepsy. Catalyst has two products in development: CPP-115 and…

Casual Male Retail Group is an all-inclusive superstore offering men’s big & tall clothing and shoes. Widely recognized as the largest specialty retailer of big and tall men’s apparel, the company has over 400 store…

Cash America International, provider of specialty financial services to individuals in the United States and Mexico, operates under the brand names Cash America Pawn, SuperPawn, Pawn X-Change, and Prenda Fácil. The company also offers short-term…

CAS Medical Systems develops innovative, non-invasive vital signs monitoring technologies and products for doctors and clinicians, hospitals, emergency medical services, home care providers and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) worldwide. With a reputation for the highest…

Careview Communications is the creator of a proprietary high-speed data network system that can be deployed throughout a healthcare facility using existing cable television infrastructure. This network supports CareView’s Room Control Platform and complementary suite…

Cereplast designs and manufactures proprietary biobased sustainable bioplastics for use as substitutes for traditional plastics in all major converting processes. Cereplast Compostables® Resins are ideally suited for single-use applications where high biobased content and compostability…

Black Diamond designs, manufactures, and globally markets innovative active outdoor performance products for climbing, mountaineering, backpacking, skiing, and other active outdoor recreation activities for a wide range of year-round use. Black Diamond’s principal brands are…

BJ’s Restaurants owns and operates casual dining restaurants in the United States under the BJ’s Restaurant & Brewery®, BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse®, BJ’s Pizza & Grill®, and BJ’s Grill™ brand names. BJ’s restaurants offer an…

Biovest International develops active personalized immunotherapies, markets state-of-the-art hollow fiber bio-production instruments, and provides custom cell cultural services. Through its partnership with the National Cancer Institute, Biovest has developed a patient-specific cancer vaccine, BiovaxID®, for…

BioTime develops and markets research products in the field of stem cells and regenerative medicine. The company pursues its therapeutic product development strategy through subsidiaries that focus on specific organ systems and related diseases for…