WednesdayMay 25, 2011 1:29 pm

Achillion Pharmaceuticals Inc. (ACHN) Begins First-in-human Dosing for Hepatitis C Treatment

Achillion Pharmaceuticals Inc. today announced that it has begun dosing in a phase 1 clinical trial of ACH-2684 for the treatment of chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. “This first-in-human clinical trial will be instrumental in establishing the safety profile of ACH-2684 in humans,” Elizabeth A. Olek, D.O., vice president and chief medical officer of Achillion stated in the press release. “It will also provide Achillion with important preliminary efficacy data against HCV genotypes 1 and 3, and help us to select doses for subsequent clinical development.” The clinical study is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial in which scientists will…

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WednesdayMay 25, 2011 12:14 pm

Cono Italiano, Inc. (CNOZ) Has Big Ideas for Pizza Cono

Getting the American rights to a new convenience food idea that has proven success in other countries is always a big deal. It’s a multi-billion dollar market that never stops growing. The latest new idea is pizza in a cone, something about which every on-the-go pizza lover has a right to ask “Why didn’t they think of this before”. Actually, the pizza in a cone concept is well established in Europe, but has only recently been edging into the U.S. market. Cono Italiano, Inc. now has the American distribution rights for Pizza Cono, a cone shaped pizza made of proprietary…

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WednesdayMay 25, 2011 11:16 am

American Petro-Hunter, Inc. (AAPH) Hits Mississippi Formation Pay Zone with Latest Well in North Oklahoma, Provides Update on Horizontal Drilling Progress

American Petro-Hunter, the domestic exploration and production company with substantial acreage/operations in Oklahoma, Kansas and California, reported today updated details on the Company’s drilling progress at the NOM1H Horizontal well in the 4,800-acre plus North Oklahoma Project in Payne County. The North Oklahoma Project consists of the Ripley (Mississippi Limestone) prospect, and both Yale (one targeting Woodford Shale and one targeting Skinner Sandstone) prospects, representing an extremely strong presence in Oklahoma that balances the Company’s Poston and Colby Oil projects (1250 gross acres total) in Kansas against their Sacramento Gas Project. Indeed, AAPH has aggressively driven for their 1k BOE…

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WednesdayMay 25, 2011 11:11 am

Crime Fighter Tony Benson Joins Applied DNA Sciences Inc. (APDN)

Tony Benson is a well-known crime fighter and he was instrumental in implementing Applied's SigNature DNA cash-marking in the UK for Loomis. In 2010 alone, Benson's work resulted in 22 convictions of cash thieves in the U.K. One robbery in particular involved the shooting of a Loomis guard (in the UK, guards cannot be armed, so they are very vulnerable). Mr. Benson has joined Applied DNA Sciences, Inc. as a Director of Risk and Security for the company. Most recently at Loomis UK, Benson has consistently brought fresh ideas, rigorous strategic thinking and leadership to the UK environment which experiences…

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WednesdayMay 25, 2011 10:27 am

Hyperdynamics Corp. (HDY) Video Chart for Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Since mid-January, HDY has fallen more than 50%, but is currently making an effort to rebound. Although indicators are showing strong support for this move, significant resistance lies ahead. As the stock prepares to move higher, traders will be keeping an eye on movement of the RSI. To view the video chart, visit the following link: http://www.qualitystocks.net/videocharts.php Let us hear your thoughts below:

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WednesdayMay 25, 2011 10:19 am

SavWatt USA, Inc. (SAVW) Announces Upcoming Installation of Eco-Pole in Washington, DC Park and at State University Long Island, NY

SavWatt USA, Inc., a company focused on developing innovative, energy-efficient and cost-effective LED lighting solutions, announced this morning that it will be installing an Eco-Pole at Washington, DC Department of Transportation (DOT) managed park and at the State University at Stony Brook in Long Island, New York at the University's new Energy Building. SavWatt’s Eco-Pole is a LED street light that uses wind and solar technology for its energy source, negating the need for connection to the electrical grid. Another Eco-Pole will be installed in a Washington, DC Park facility managed by the DOT where security lighting is urgently needed.…

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WednesdayMay 25, 2011 9:55 am

Nutra Pharma Corp. (NPHC) is “One to Watch”

Founded in 2000, Nutra Pharma Corporation operates as a biotechnology company. They specialize in the acquisition, licensing, and commercialization of pharmaceutical products and technologies for the management of neurological disorders, cancer, autoimmune, and infectious diseases. The Company also markets several drug products for the treatment of pain under the brands Cobroxin and Nyloxin. Nutra Pharma Corporation has their headquarters in Coral Springs, Florida. Nutra Pharma, via their subsidiaries, carries out basic drug discovery research and clinical development. They also seek strategic licensing partnerships to reduce the risks associated with the drug development process. Their Cobroxin is the first over-the-counter (OTC)…

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WednesdayMay 25, 2011 9:51 am

Synergy Resources Corp. (SYRG) Reports Status of Oil and Gas Purchase

Synergy Resources Corp. reported that shareholders approved by an overwhelming margin the company’s purchase of oil and gas assets located in the western United States. Synergy Resources is purchasing interests in 87 producing oil and gas wells located on 6,968 gross acres of leasehold in the Denver Julesburg Basin. On a net basis, the company is acquiring 40 net wells and 4,554 net acres. The company said that 99.18% of shareholders approved the transaction. Synergy Resources will pay $19 million for the properties including $10 million in cash and $3.8 million of restricted stock. The company will also issue a…

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WednesdayMay 25, 2011 9:50 am

MagneGas Corp.’s (MNGA) MagneGas™ Fuel Undergoing Testing for Major US Navy Metal Cutting Projects

MagneGas Corp. announced yesterday that their MagneGas™ fuel is undergoing testing as an environmentally-friendly alternative for major US Navy metal cutting projects. The US Navy has tasked the National Center for Manufacturing Sciences (NCMS) with developing new methods to reduce emissions during the breakup and recycling of retiring vessels, including the nuclear aircraft carrier USS Enterprise. NCMS has identified MagneGas™ fuel as a "green" alternative available to the metal cutting market. NCMS is now testing MagneGas™ as a means to enhance compliance with air pollution and clean water requirements. Scott Wainwright, MagneGas Corporation President, stated, "While still at its earliest…

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WednesdayMay 25, 2011 8:43 am

Simulated Environment Concepts (SMEV) Announces Preferred Vendor Agreement with Prominent Women’s Fitness Franchise

Simulated Environment Concepts, the manufacturer and developer of medical, aesthetic, weight loss, wellness, and slimming equipment, announced before the bell today that it has signed a co-branding preferred vendor agreement with Elements for Women, a unique franchise offering Health Clubs and Weight Loss Centers for Women. With locations in the U.S., Mexico and Canada, SE Concepts anticipates a long term and mutually rewarding relationship. "We are very happy that our product has become the equipment of choice for this rapidly growing Women's Fitness franchise," stated Dr. Ilya Spivak, Marketing Director of SE Concepts and Co-Inventor of the SpaCapsule. "The Weight…

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