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TuesdayMar 04, 2008 6:26 am

Beacon Equity Research Featured Company: Imperial Petroleum, Inc. (IPMN.OB)

Imperial Petroleum, Inc. (IPMN.OB) operates as a diversified energy and mineral mining company in the United States. Through its subsidiaries, the Company engages in the production and exploration of crude oil and natural gas. It has also emerged into the bio-diesel market in the US. Imperial Petroleum’s oil and natural gas properties include the Coquille Bay field located in Plaqumines Parish, Louisiana; the Haynesville field located in Claiborne and Webster Parishes in north Louisiana; the Bastian Bay field located in Plaquemines parish, Louisiana; LulingField located in Guadalupe county, Texas; the Shrewsbury field in Grayson County, Kentucky; and the Claymour field…

TuesdayMar 04, 2008 6:18 am

Beacon Equity Research Featured Company: HealthSonix, Inc. (HSXI.PK)

HealthSonix, Inc. (HSXI.PK) is a medical technology company that develops and markets an integrated family of products and services that provide pain relief and muscle stimulation for people with osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, and musculoskeletal conditions related to muscle injuries. Their focus is essentially on medical conditions where acute and chronic pain, muscle stiffness, poor circulation, and diminishing flexibility are among the underlying symptoms. The company’s medical devices are based on patent pending technologies that deliver sound pressure waves directly to the human body. HealthSonix has developed a technology that applies sound pressure waves to the human body to relieve…

TuesdayMar 04, 2008 6:05 am

Budget Waste Inc. (BDGW.PK) On Pace for a 55% Increase in Annual Revenue

Budget Waste Incorporated is a waste solutions company in Western Canada providing complete waste and recycling services to commercial, industrial, construction, homebuilding, oilfield and residential clients. They are a one stop shop that can supply companies with roll off containers, temporary fencing, recycling services, hydrovac services and even portable toilets. In addition to commercial clients, they offer residential trash collection and septic services to individuals. Today Budget Waste Inc. announced that it is on pace for a 55% increase in revenues for the current year ending March, 31 2008. Thus far, BWI has generated an average monthly income of $1,350,000…

TuesdayMar 04, 2008 5:27 am

Five Star Quality Care Inc. (AMEX: FVE) Business is in Tune with Population Trends

Senior citizens constitute one of the most important segments of the Healthcare Facilities Industry. This stock is involved in a business which will become increasingly relevant as longevity improves. The company offers a variety of products to suit individual needs of the aged and infirm. This starts with independent living units in which people can live in privacy, drawing on specialized care services on a fee basis over a basic charge. The company also offers assisted living in which all meals are provided in common dining areas, with essential housekeeping and personal hygiene assistance built into basic charges. Finally, there…

TuesdayMar 04, 2008 5:22 am

The Engaging Business Model of Calavo Growers Inc. (CVGW)

Profitability decline during the Most Recent Quarter is not a concern in the special case of this stock. Any company involved in food processing is susceptible to temporary cost escalations periodically. Business results for this stock have been affected by inclement weather in Chile, but the company has the durability to recover quickly from this temporary set-back. The company started business by selling fresh and processed avocados. It has steadily built an unbeatable reputation in this niche. It has branched into pineapples and other sub-tropical delicacies from Hawaii. The management has built enduring stock value by entering into US distribution…

TuesdayMar 04, 2008 5:18 am

Why Stock Analysts Take Notice of Momenta Pharmaceuticals Inc.’s (MNTA) Business Progress

This stock is an unusual case of exceptional inherent value. The company is yet to enter the commercial and profitable phases of its business. The stock price has more than doubled on the last day of this leap year’s February, compared to its 52-week low. At least one highly respected stock market analyst has vaulted the stock to the outperform category. Investors need to appreciate the pharmaceutical industry developmental process, to value this stock correctly. It is a case in which financial expertise is not enough by itself. The company has been formed around a novel technology. This consists of…

TuesdayMar 04, 2008 5:13 am

China Health Resource, Inc. (CHRI.OB) Firmly Roots itself within Booming Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine Market

The medicinal use of Chinese Herbal Medicine (CHM) dates back more than 3,000 years; today it remains an integral part of Traditional Chinese and East Asian Medicine, accounting for 90% of China’s medicinal treatments. Each year about 1.28 billion patients seek various forms of CHM, including acupuncture, massage and Qigong therapy. As herbal medicine continues to grow in the East, its reach influences Western countries, and has become part of a multibillion-dollar market. China Health Resource, Inc. (OTCBB: CHRI) devotes its operations to the development of traditional Chinese herbal medicine, focusing on a unique Chinese herbal medicine used to treat…

TuesdayMar 04, 2008 5:05 am

Westell Tech (WSTL) Approves Repurchase of $10 Million of Its Common Stock

Westell Technologies, Inc., (www.westell.com), a collaborative application service provider located in Aurora, Illinois, announced March 3rd that its board of directors have approved the repurchase of up to a formed collection of $10 million of its Common Stock. Westell Tech. is a holding company for Westell, Inc and ConferencePlus, Inc. ConferencePlus Inc. is an application service provider that manages and hosts video, IP applications, voice and other back office solutions and services. Westell Chief Executive Officer, Thomas Mader commented, “Today’s announcement highlights our confidence in our ability to successfully execute our strategic plans. We believe this share repurchase plan is…

TuesdayMar 04, 2008 5:03 am

Intrepid Tech. (IESV) Appoints Mr. Jack Haffy a Position on Its Board of Directors

Intrepid Technology and Resources, Inc., an application innovator in Alternative Energy Technology and production, announced that its Board selected Mr. Jack Haffy, an over 30 year veteran of progressive leadership, to fill a position on Intrpid’s Board of Directors, replacing Seven Whitesides who is resigning to focus on his expanding dairy operations. Mr. Haffy said, “Intrepid is committed to a noble purpose, that of making a significant contribution to the environmental well-being of the plant. It has state of the art and even cutting edge technology for processing dairy farm manure to clean, high quality methane and soil-enriching fiber. Having…

TuesdayMar 04, 2008 4:59 am

Bottomline Technologies (EPAY) Enters Agreement to Acquire Optio Software

March 3rd, Bottomline Tech. (www.bottomline.com), a collaborative payment, invoice and document automation solutions provider to corporations, financial institutions and banks around the world, announced it has agreed to acquire Optio Software, headquartered in Alpharetta, GA. The Company is a provider of technology solutions that improve the efficiency of document-intensive processes. Bottonline’s possession of Optio is expected to stretch out Bottomline’s leadership position. The suggested transaction, that has been granted approval by the Board of Directors of both companies, is conditional upon Optio Software shareholder approval and other closing conditions. Looking forward, the agreement is expected to close during Bottomline’s fiscal…

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