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WednesdayNov 26, 2008 10:01 am

China Cuts Interest Rates by 1.08%

Today, China announced its largest interest rate cut in 11 years to encourage borrowing as well as its support of a multibillion-dollar stimulus package to boost slowing economic growth. Jing Ulrich, chairwoman of China equities for JP Morgan & Co., stated, “This is the most aggressive monetary easing in recent years and should bode well for China's market performance.” This interest rate cut is the fourth cut made in the last three months and is several times larger than the other three cuts as they were only 0.27 percentage points. Even with the large cut, Ulrich believes the effectiveness will…

WednesdayNov 26, 2008 9:52 am

Markets Rise for Fourth Consecutive Day after Obama Comments

Currently, the DOW is up over 89 points as stocks continue to recover from last week’s losses. Initially, the markets were down from yesterday’s close after reports of more economic weakness, but Obama's promise that “help is on the way” outweighed the negative reports. Todd Salamone, director of trading and vice president of research at Schaeffer's Investment Research in Cincinnati, had this to say, “Expectations have come down, but the big question is if that's rational or not. Certainly the stock market and the credit markets have suggested there might be some rationale in that, but time will tell." Let…

WednesdayNov 26, 2008 9:08 am

Macatawa Bank Corp. (MCBC) Continues to Find Conservative Neighborhood Banking Practices Profitable

As larger financial institutions struggle with fancy financial instruments and rescue packages, there are many smaller banks in the US that continue to loan and make money as they can. The local bank, where the loan officer actually remembers your name, is doing well and looking to capitalize when and where it can. As with any business in difficult financial times, there are losses to be had, but these types of banks have stepped up to lessen them. Macatawa Bank Corp., a Michigan Chartered Bank, operates 26 FDIC insured retail branch offices throughout western Michigan. The company has been experiencing…

WednesdayNov 26, 2008 7:15 am

Simtrol, Inc. (SMRL.OB) Further Strengthens its Leadership Team

Over the last three months, Simtrol has added several high-class experts to its team of professionals. In August, the company appointed Debbie Yasenka, the channel architect for educational technology giant Promethean, Inc., as its Vice President of Channels. Simtrol CEO Oliver Cooper believes her knowledge, experience and commitment to building high-performance teams will drive Simtrol as they expand into new markets. Earlier this year, they also appointed a new Chief Technology Officer, David Strickland. He previously held management positions with Manhattan Associates (NASDAQ: MANH) and M&M/Mars Snack Foods. He is a significant addition to Simtrol’s management team and will be…

WednesdayNov 26, 2008 7:06 am

Budget Waste Reconfirms Stock Distribution

Budget Waste Inc. ("BWI") (PINKSHEETS: BDGW) reconfirms that the record date for the distribution of the 5,496,054 shares of BWI Holdings, Inc (OTCBB: BWIH), formerly known as Gray Creek Mining Inc., that BWI received from the sale of Budget Waste Inc., Alberta to Gray Creek, as announced recently, will be November 14, 2008. The Ex-Dividend date has not yet been established but will be announced shortly. As previously announced, the Record date established for the distribution of Grey Creek shares is Nov 14, 2008. Every shareholder of record as of that date will be entitled to receive one (1) Gray…

WednesdayNov 26, 2008 7:05 am

Budget Waste Speaks to Market Headquarters

Mr. Jim Can, President and CEO of BWI Holdings Inc. (OTCBB:BWIH), formerly known as Gray Creek Mining (OTCBB:GYCK), which acquired the operating business of Budget Waste Inc. (Pink Sheets:BDGW) discusses the company's progress and earnings for the first fiscal year. During the interview Mr. Can proudly discusses the company's earnings for the first fiscal quarter amongst numerous topics. His projected outlook for BWI was extremely positive. He stated, "...this is going to be an explosive couple of years. We have had a couple of difficult years in the past, but in the same token we have demonstrated now that things…

WednesdayNov 26, 2008 6:24 am

CMG Holdings, Inc. (CMGO.OB) is Gaining Traction in the Marketing and Entertainment Industries

CMG Holdings, Inc. (CMGO.OB) is a full-service global marketing and communications, media and entertainment holding company, focusing on commercial rights, talent management and event management services. The company’s commercial rights division includes branding, consulting, endorsements, licensing, sponsorships and sales through creation of branding and image marketing tools to generate client brand recognition. CMG’s talent management services includes management of personalities through full-service representation and individualized attention to their client’s business opportunities and engineering opportunities in packaging clients with corporate sponsors. The company’s extensive event management services include marquis hospitality, sponsorships, licensing, production and implementation of events. Launched in 2008, CMG…

WednesdayNov 26, 2008 6:18 am

Performance Health Technologies, Inc. (PFMH.OB) is Transforming the Way Individuals Exercise, Train and Rehab

Performance Health Technologies, Inc. has committed their efforts to developing and marketing performance evaluation and rehabilitation products that monitor and guide exercise and give real-time motivational feedback. For nearly a decade, the company’s medical and computer experts have integrated advanced software with medical technology to create MotionTrack™, a versatile proprietary technology platform. MotionTrack is the core of Performance Health Technologies’ device and computer software system that tracks and monitors motion and movement in real-time. The company aims to revolutionize the way individuals exercise, train, and rehab from injuries by using MotionTrack™ as a platform to create new technologies that merge…

WednesdayNov 26, 2008 5:59 am

Changing Times Vitamins, Inc.’s (SGTB.OB) RecoveryX Model Lands the Cover of November’s Natural Muscle Magazine

Changing Times Vitamins Inc.’s RecoveryX, a sports drink that contains a clinically tested, patent pending algae extract, was featured on the front page of November’s Natural Muscle Magazine and is also featured on the homepage of the magazine's website. RecoveryX is uniquely designed to support a compromised immune system and promote normal inflammation response during and after workouts for athlete's peak performance. Natural Muscle Magazine is focused on providing their health-minded subscribers with valuable and timely information, utilizing the expertise of experts in the health and fitness industry. Founded in 1996, the fitness tabloid is delivered to thousands of fitness…

WednesdayNov 26, 2008 5:34 am

Check Out Hybrid Technologies, Inc. (HYBR.OB) Videos

On Hybrid Technologies’ website, investors can watch numerous videos featuring the company and its products. Some of the most watched videos include Popular Mechanics’ test drive of the L1X-75, Hybrid’s Appearance on History Channel’s Modern Marvels, and CBS Affiliate coverage. Other videos include Wall Street Journal’s take on Hybrid’s L1X-75, media impressions of Hybrid’s products, Forbes Magazine’s test drive, CNN coverage, Popular Mechanics' impression of the Stealth Chopper, Fox News coverage, and Hybrid’s facility opening. To view all these videos and many more, visit: http://www.hybridtechnologies.com/multimedia?q=multimedia/video Let us hear your thoughts: Hybrid Technologies, Inc. Message Board

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