July 2008 - Page 9 of 52

MondayJul 28, 2008 4:14 pm

July 28th CEOcast Weekly Newsletter

Companies featured in the current edition of the newsletter: CETG, CHIP, CKGT, GNBT, GSPG, IASCA, ICLK, ITUI, IVOT, LNXGF, PLKH, SMGY, SRRY, SWVC, TKO, VYTR The stock market was unable to build on the prior week's gains, but it wasn't for a lack of trying. It seems these days that the fortunes of the market are dictated by the financial sector, and last week the financials were a major drag on the broader market. A pickup in concerns about a global economic slowdown, which were fed by weak data out of Europe, the hangover of major earnings disappointments from American…

MondayJul 28, 2008 3:51 pm

Datameg Corp. (DTMG.OB) Issues Product Updates for Maestro Software

This morning, Datameg subsidiary NetSymphony announced a new product release for its VoIP deployment monitoring software, known as Maestro. The Maestro system tests and manages the entire life cycle of VoIP deployments from start to finish; assessing, identifying and correcting problems along the way. The product update offers several advantages over the existing system, including strengthened monitoring and troubleshooting features. This will certainly reduce maintenance costs for VoIP providers. One such provider is Tim Martin, president of Neoscope, LLC, a managed service provider, and one of the first purchasers of the Maestro system. Tim offered his comments on the upcoming…

MondayJul 28, 2008 3:50 pm

PlayBOX, Inc. (PYBX.OB) – Capitalizing on Growing Media Trends

PlayBOX aggressively acquires businesses that are active in some form of media entertainment. It then disperses that media through a network of distribution channels which range from cell phones and other mobile devices to the Internet. The company is focused on assisting others in updating the commercialization of media to fit the standards of today's technologically-advanced consumer environment. PlayBOX recently acquired Delta Leisure Group in a move that broadened the company's reach significantly. In addition to Delta's pre-existing placement in over 700 retail outlets, the acquisition entailed an extensive catalogue of musical and video IP (intellectual property) copyrights. In another…

MondayJul 28, 2008 3:47 pm

Composite Technology Corp. (CPTC.OB) is “One to Watch”

Composite Technology Corporation (OTCBB: CPTC.OB) is a global provider of electric utility solutions that feature their breakthrough composite technologies. The company is an established leader in composite technology, focused on designing, manufacturing, and marketing a long line of diversified products that help meet many of the challenges and solve the numerous problems within the power industry today. Their products range from composite core utility cables to a wider range of composite structures for the utility, municipality and industrial markets. To address the most pressing challenges that companies face today in the electrical and power industries, CTC has created a three-phase…

MondayJul 28, 2008 3:42 pm

UTStarcom, Inc. (UTSI) is “One to Watch”

UTStarcom (NASDAQ: UTSI) is a worldwide leader in the IP-based and telecommunications industry. The company manufactures, strategically integrates, and supports IP-based networking and telecommunications solutions for telecommunications markets around the world. Their customers include the largest and most respected service providers in emerging and established markets. UTStarcom focuses their efforts on three core markets: Internet protocol TV (IPTV), next-generation networks (NGN), and broadband. Coupled with extensive IP experience and an entrepreneurial culture, UTStarcom is uniquely qualified to deliver next-generation solutions in existing markets and introduce them in the world's fastest growing economies. They have developed the industry's first and only…

MondayJul 28, 2008 9:46 am

Capital City Energy Group, Inc. (CETG.OB) is “One to Watch”

Capital City Energy Group is an energy company focused on becoming one of the few vertically integrated independent oil & natural gas companies. The company’s strategic business plan is to build a portfolio of core areas that present growth opportunities through grass-roots drilling, operating, service companies, acquisitions and fund management. By acquiring energy-related businesses that follow the direction of the company, Capital City Energy Group aggressively pursues its “Triad” business model that consists of: fund management, principal investments and strategic acquisitions. The cleverly designed Triad strategy enables the company to become more opportunistic and have greater control over its investments…

MondayJul 28, 2008 8:47 am

Insmed Inc. (INSM) Appoints New VP to Guide the Company through Research and Development

Insmed Inc. (Nasdaq: INSM) develops follow-on biologics for the competitive biopharmaceuticals market. To continue strengthening its position in the industry, the company relies on its proprietary protein platform and a seasoned management team. The company today announced Jim Miller, Ph.D., as vice president of Process Development, a role in which Dr. Miller will help develop the company’s follow-on biologics portfolio. "We are excited to have Jim join our experienced team. His background is well suited to further accelerate progress on our follow-on biologics portfolio as we reach a critical stage in the development process of these product candidates,” Doug Farrar,…

MondayJul 28, 2008 8:46 am

SIRIUS Satellite Radio (SIRI) Reports Increases in Revenue, Backed by Strong Partnership Agreements and Subscriber Surge

Mega-media company SIRIUS Satellite Radio (Nasdaq: SIRI) offers 65 channels of music, sports, news, talk, entertainment, traffic, weather and data. The company has established partnerships with the NFL and NASCAR, operates through SIRIUS Internet Radio and SIRIUS Backseat TV, and has a line of SIRIUS products for a variety of motor vehicles. The company today announced preliminary second quarter 2008 financial results, posting increases across the board. Stemming from the success of the company’s diversified offerings, SIRIUS posted a 25-percent increase in revenue to $283 million; total subscribers in excess of 8.9 million; and a 70-percent decrease in its adjusted…

MondayJul 28, 2008 8:38 am

Jamba Inc. (JMBA) is Making Healthy Drinks

Jamba Inc. knows that - if we are what we eat and drink - then we better eat and drink healthy. To them it's all in the healthy ingredients and the numerous combinations of these healthy ingredients. Today, the company sells an assortment of blended-to-order fruit smoothies, squeezed-to-order juices, blended beverages, and healthy snacks. With headquarters in Emeryville, California, they trade on the NASDAQ. A holding company, Jamba Inc. operates through their wholly-owned subsidiary, Jamba Juice Company, which owns and operates Jamba Juice® stores. Founded in 1990, the company, as of April 22, 2008, had 726 stores. Of these stores,…

MondayJul 28, 2008 8:36 am

Valcent Products Inc. (VCTPF.OB) Sees Profitable Results in Vertical Vegetable Growing Modules

Many pundits and business people are very prolific in their communication about making environmental solutions profitable. Others, on the other hand, quietly go about solving the issues. In today’s sudden realization that the world is running out of natural resources, business is beginning to get the upper hand on the technology that may solve some issues. Small steps at first, to be sure, but if the right company can be found and nurtured, a remarkable profit will surely grow. Valcent Products Inc., an environmentally directed, end-use products developer, works to develop and commercialize environmental products with practical solutions for social…

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