July 2008 - Page 13 of 52

FridayJul 25, 2008 6:39 am

Cubic Energy Inc. (QBIK.OB) Finds Solid Results at Both Johnson and Estes Shale Gas Sites

The energy markets of today have been on a wild ride, to say the least. Oil, however, appears to be receiving a majority of the attention as prices bounce around at the upper ends of its historic range. In a relative sense, however, many observers have paid less attention to the activities and price movements of natural gas. Gas pricing has been following oil on its way up with only small recognition. Those that do follow gas on a regular basis, however, indicate that gas has been quite a bit more stable, with regard to price, then its high-flying brother,…

FridayJul 25, 2008 6:02 am

Microfield Group Inc. (MICG) Sees Power Grid Alternatives

Microfield Group, Inc.'s EnergyConnect, a wholly owned subsidiary, provides Demand Response technologies and services that enable a more sustainable power grid while creating additional income for participating companies. The company's EnergyConnect web-based automated platform enables consumers of energy to participate in incentive opportunities by cutting back power when the grid needs it the most. With headquarters in Portland, Oregon, Microfield Group Inc. trades on the OTCBB as part of the Electric Utilities industry. The company sees Demand Response as a clean, efficient, and low-cost solution for meeting America's power needs. They are the first company to deploy market-disruptive energy automation…

FridayJul 25, 2008 5:57 am

Dune Energy Inc. (DNE) Deals In Texas and Louisiana

Dune Energy, Inc., with headquarters in Houston, Texas, is an independent oil and gas exploration and development company. Listed on the American Stock Exchange (AMEX), the company's operations are along the Louisiana/Texas Gulf Coast and the Barnett Shale in the North Texas Fort Worth Basin. Their properties cover approximately 100,000 gross acres across 23 producing oil and natural gas fields Dune's proved reserves as of January 1, 2008 totaled 175 billion cubic feet equivalent (Bcfe). The company operates more than 90 percent of their production and normally maintains a 100-percent working interest. Dune's goal is to work on their underdeveloped…

FridayJul 25, 2008 5:21 am

Arch Coal, Inc. (ACI) Reports 200% Increase in Second Quarter Net Income, Raises Guidance

Arch Coal, Inc. (ACI), a leading U.S. producer of steam and metallurgical coal, with interests in Appalachia, the Powder River Basin and the Western Bituminous region, reported better than expected second quarter results this morning. Net income surged 200% year-over-year to $113.0 million, or 78 cents per share, on revenues of $785.1 million, a 31% increase over the same period. Analysts who cover the firm expected earnings of 64 cents per share on $737.1 million in revenues. "Arch delivered another strong earnings performance in the second quarter, achieving a three-fold increase in net income and earnings per share," said Steven…

FridayJul 25, 2008 5:05 am

Riverbed Technology, Inc. (RVBD) Reports Better Than Expected Second Quarter Results

Riverbed Technology, Inc. (RVBD), a leading provider of wide-area data services (WDS) to companies that utilize wide-area networks (WAN), reported better than expected second quarter results yesterday after the close. Revenues increased 51% year-over-year to $81.6 million vs. analysts’ estimates of $77.0 million. The bottom line swung to a loss of $869,000 vs. last year’s profit of $3.9 million. Excluding items, non-GAAP EPS was 13 cents vs. analysts’ consensus of 11 cents per share. “We are encouraged by our strong sequential and year-over-year revenue growth, as we posted the highest revenues in company history,” said Jerry M. Kennelly, Riverbed president…

FridayJul 25, 2008 4:59 am

Bucyrus International, Inc. (BUCY) Reports 124% Increase in Second Quarter Net Income on 66% Increase in Revenues, Handily Beating Estimates

Bucyrus International, Inc. (BUCY), a leading manufacturer of heavy earthmoving equipment for surface and underground mining, reported better than expected second quarter results yesterday after the close. Revenues rose 66% year-over-year to $621.0 million vs. analysts’ estimates of $583.0 million. Net income soared 124% to $62.3 million, or 84 cents per diluted share, significantly beating analysts’ expectations by 18 cents per share. Bucyrus is benefiting globally from the commodities boom. Strong demand and high prices for coal and iron ore provide clear visibility for the strength of Bucyrus’ business in the near future. New orders during the quarter increased 69%…

FridayJul 25, 2008 4:56 am

Which Small Capital Stocks Will Graduate to the Big League? A Series on Treasured Investing Tactics for Today

Hurry is a hallmark of success in business. A private jet is physical evidence of profits. What good are you if you have to wait for a scheduled commercial flight when you have to be at your destination right now? Few stock market players have patience beyond 100 days. Every quarter has to produce record results. Oblivion awaits deliberation. The tortoise is not extinct no matter how hard the hares may run. Some of the most productive and enduring investments have long gestation periods. Small-capital technology stocks have faltered at our costs, simply because of unreal time horizons in mind.…

FridayJul 25, 2008 4:53 am

How to Grow a Business & Stock Investment Mind – The Productive Week-End Series

Problem analysis is a collective brain-child of NASA astronauts and their ground controllers invented this method to fix unexpected problems encountered during missions. Problem analysis works just as well for business and stock investing. It is a matter of testing a hypothetical cause by listing the dimensions in which a problem does and does not exist. Could a 20th-century mindset plague stocks in decline? Technology and innovation drive new stocks of this millennium. What about corporations that have been around for five decades and more? Some of them continue to shine, even as others wallow in decline. Could stakeholder engagement…

ThursdayJul 24, 2008 3:19 pm

Cobra Electronics Corp. (COBR) Releases Favorable Second Quarter Results

Cobra Electronics is involved in the design and marketing of leading-edge mobile communication and navigation devices. The company's products vary wildly within the consumer electronics industry, including GPS navigation systems, two-way & citizen band radios, radar detection devices, marine electronics, and more. Cobra has been turning a lot of heads this week, as reports of increased second quarter earnings reached investors everywhere. Recorded net income was $1.7 million, an amazing turn-around from last year's second quarter loss of $434,000. Cobra attributes the positive effects to improved gross margins and reduced operating expenses, as well as a significant sales boost from…

ThursdayJul 24, 2008 3:18 pm

Carbon Sciences, Inc. (CABN.OB) Featured in Popular Mechanics

Carbon Sciences, Inc. is a company focused intently upon the development of a breakthrough technology, known as GreenCarbon, which involves the conversion of environmentally hazardous carbon dioxide (CO2) into eco-friendly carbon products. Today (July 24th), Carbon Sciences' technology was featured in an article by Popular Mechanics, wherein CEO Derek McLeish was pictured with a mobile prototype of the company's transformation system. The idea of commercializing CO2 capture and recycling is not brand new; however, some experts like professional business strategist Sara Abrams believe that Carbon Sciences' approach is "the most intelligent and viable" to date. CEO Derek McLeish's comments pertaining…

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