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Westport Innovations engages in the research, development, and marketing of high-performance engines and fuel systems. Headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, their engines use gaseous fuels such as compressed natural gas (CNG), liquefied natural gas (LNG),…

Angiotech Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASD: ANPI), a developer of treatments for cancer, arthritis, and other diseases characterized by inappropriate cell proliferation and blood vessel growth, recently announced that the company is considering various initiatives to decrease…

Immtech Pharmaceuticals (IMM) is an early stage biotechnology working on cures and treatments for infectious diseases such as African Sleeping Sickness and Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP). While these diseases are rare in the developed world, they…

Basin Water (BWTR) is a designer, maker and marketer of water treatment systems used by utilities, cities, municipalities, special districts, real estate developers, and other organizations for treating groundwater. Major stocks publicly traded for Basin…

A-Power Energy Generation Systems, Ltd. (APWR), China’s largest provider of distributed power systems and a recent entrant into China’s wind energy market, this morning announced that it has signed a sales contract with China National…

India Globalization Capital, Inc. (IGC) is a construction and engineering company based out of Bethesda, Maryland. IGC has controlling interest in two India-based businesses, Sricon Infrastructure Private Limited and Techni Bharathi Limited, which form its…

Hydrogen LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hydrogen Corporation (NASDAQ: HYDG), is a manufacturer of multi-megawatt fuel-cell systems utilizing the company’s proprietary 400 kilowatt (kW), air-cooled, phosphoric acid fuel cell (PAFC) technology. The technology was developed…

Dot Hill Systems Corp. (Nasdaq: HILL) provides entry-level and midrange external storage solutions for OEMs and systems integrators (SIs). The company’s products are used by leading service and equipment providers, common carriers, technology and telecommunication…

In the stock market, as in life, only the strong survive. Reality can be a tough pill to swallow, but the facts don’t lie and lately the stock market has been unkind to investors; however,…

Founded in 1997, Golden Phoenix Minerals, Inc. is an OTCBB-traded company headquartered in Sparks, Nevada. They acquire, develop, and mine superior precious and strategic metal deposits in North America. They focus their efforts on properties…

Herley Industries (HRLY) designs, developments, and manufactures microwave technology solutions for the defense, aerospace and medical industries on a global basis. Herley’s products include telemetry systems, command and control systems, transponders, flight termination receivers, HF…

Accentia BioPharmaceuticals Inc.’s corporate mission is to identify, develop, and market innovative biopharmaceuticals to alleviate human suffering caused by disease. Trading on the NASDAQ Capital Market, the company has their headquarters in Tampa, Florida. They…

Hi-Shear Technology Corporation (AMEX: HSR) is a designer and manufacturer of pyrotechnic, mechanical, and electronic products for the aerospace industry, national defense and other applications where pyrotechnic power is desirable. Their advanced systems and products…

Headquartered in China, Harbin Electric, Inc. (NASDAQ: HRBN) is the market leader in linear motors, motor/controller automation systems, specialty micro-motors for automobile interior applications, and other specialty micro-motors. Harbin Electric is the first Chinese company…

Osteoarthritis affects roughly 21 million people in the United States each year. This inflammatory affliction accounts for 25 percent of visits to primary care physicians, and represents half of all non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug prescriptions. Osteoarthritis…

Airspan Networks, Inc., the global wireless technology developer, announced Monday that it has been awarded a multi-year contract with Telenor, the Norwegian-based mobile communications provider, to expand their national IP network across Norway. Telenor wants…

Converted Organics Inc. (COIN) is a company dedicated to producing a valuable, all-natural, organic soil fertilizer product through food waste recycling. The company will sell and distribute its environmentally-friendly fertilizer or bio-stimulant in the retail,…

Industrial Services of America, Inc. (IDSA), a processor and recycler of ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metals, provided guidance for the third quarter of fiscal 2008 this morning before the open. The company expects earnings to…

American Oil & Gas Inc. is an independent oil and natural gas company headquartered in Denver, Colorado. Commencing operations in January of 2003, the company lists on the American Stock Exchange. They engage in the…

Maxygen, Inc. (NASD: MAXY), a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing improved versions of protein drugs, recently announced a global agreement with Astellas Pharma Inc., a pharmaceutical company dedicated to improving the health of people around…

Electroglas, Inc. (NASD: EGLS), a leading supplier of wafer-probing and software solutions for the semiconductor industry, recently reported its operating results for the first fiscal quarter ended August 30, 2008. The company’s total revenue for…

Delcath Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: DCTH) announced that Dr. Charles Nutting, a principal investigator in one of the company’s drug trials, will present at the Western Angiographic and Interventional Society Annual Meeting. During the Sept. 20-25…

Synergetics USA, Inc., which manufactures ophthalmic neurosurgery devices, announced that its executive team will man its exhibitors’ booth at the 2008 Annual Meeting of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons. The annual congress is being held…

Tower Semiconductor Ltd. (NASDAQ: TSEM) ended the week on a high note by announcing its merger with Jazz Technologies. The merger means the new company, Jazz Semiconductor, is created as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tower…

Under Armour, Inc. (UA) was founded in 1996 by former University of Maryland football player Kevin Plank. The company is the originator of performance apparel engineered to remain lightweight and keep athletes cool and dry…

8×8 Inc. (Nasdaq: EGHT) provides voice, video and mobile communications solutions under the Packet8 brand name. These solutions use existing broadband Internet connections and cellular networks to deliver low-cost, advanced features and digital-quality phone service…

Driver Passport, Inc. (DPSS.OB) announced that it has entered into a Letter of Intent to acquire the patent for the proprietary Inca Block Construction System™ (IBCS). IBCS is a revolutionary pre-fabricated building kit, containing all…

Sunwin International Neutraceuticals, Inc. (SUWN.OB), the $20+ million Chinese natural medicine and herb producer, reported Friday a Q1 (fiscal 2009) revenue increase of 48%, to $6.2 million. Sunwin’s herbal and medicinal products are largely blended…

Apollo Gold is a mining company with active interests in all three facets of gold mining; exploration, site development, and actual gold production. The company’s exploration efforts are centered around the Huizopa Project, a 170-square-mile…

Global Alumina Corporation (TSX: GLA.U) is a low-cost supplier of alumina with a management team dedicated to being socially responsible and creating long-term shareholder value as they build and operate their world-class alumina refinery in…

Health Grades, Inc. is a NASDAQ-traded independent healthcare ratings company. Headquartered in Golden, Colorado, they provide ratings of hospitals, nursing homes, and home health agencies. These ratings are for consumers, corporations, health plans, and hospitals.…

Trading on the NASDAQ Capital Market, Taylor Devices Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, and markets shock absorption, rate control, and energy storage devices. As part of the Diversified Machinery industry, they are a leading manufacturer of…

NetSol Technologies Inc. (Nasdaq: NTWK), a worldwide provider of global business services and enterprise application solutions, yesterday announced its fourth quarter and full year 2008 financial results for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2008,…

SurModics, Inc. (NASD: SRDX), a leading provider of surface modification and drug delivery technologies to the healthcare industry, recently announced that Merck & Co., Inc. has notified the company that it will discontinue the License…

Neose Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq GM: NTEC), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of next-generation therapeutic proteins that are competitive with best-in-class protein drugs currently on the market, recently announced that the company has…

Ultralife Corporation (ULBI) began as a battery company in 1990 but now serves its markets with products and services ranging from portable and standby power solutions to communications and electronics systems. Ultralife’s family of brands…

Make no mistake about it; this week has been tough for even the most savvy of investors. Many people have lost a lot of money in stocks that were always known as “Sure Things” and…

General Steel Holdings, Inc. operates a diverse portfolio of Chinese steel companies. With 4.8 million tons aggregate production capacity, their companies serve various industries and produce a variety of steel products including rebar, hot-rolled carbon…

Gastar Exploration Ltd. (AMEX: GST) is an independent energy company engaged in the exploration, development, and production of natural gas and oil in the United States and Australia. The company focuses their efforts on identifying,…

Fushi Copperweld, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSIN), through their wholly owned subsidiaries, manufactures bimetallic composite wire products, primarily focusing on copper-clad aluminum and copper-clad steel wires. Fushi has established itself as the largest domestic manufacturer and supplier…