MondayJun 23, 2014 1:37 pm

International Stem Cell Corp. (ISCO) Advances Parkinson’s Program, Racing against Devastation of Disease

Approximately 8 million people have Parkinson’s disease worldwide, as many as 1 million of them Americans. Parkinson’s, caused by the degeneration of a small part of the brain and cells that make dopamine, is a progressively debilitating disease that affects the ability to control muscles and movement. Symptoms include tremors, rigidity of limbs or joints, loss or slowness of movement, impaired balance and coordination, and changes in speech. There is currently no cure for Parkinson’s disease, and while modern treatments may improve symptoms, some may lose their effectiveness over time. Current treatments include oral medications; deep brain stimulation, which is…

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MondayJun 23, 2014 1:28 pm

Big Tree Group, Inc. (BIGG) is “One to Watch”

Big Tree Group is an authorized sales agent for thousands of toy manufacturers in China, providing multiple procurement services for international toy distributors and wholesalers. Headquartered in Shantou City, known as the Toy Capital of the world, Big Tree operates a 21,000-square-foot showroom to display its products to thousands of international toy purchasers. The sprawling facility includes an onsite testing laboratory where all toys undergo rigorous testing to ensure both quality and function before reaching the showroom floor. Big Tree is a “one-stop-shop” for the international sourcing and distribution of toys and other related products. As an authorized agent, Big…

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MondayJun 23, 2014 9:22 am

BioLargo, Inc. (BLGO): A Revolution in the Cleaning of Contaminated Water

BioLargo, Inc. is a company whose technology platforms are all involved in the harnessing and delivery of iodine as a broad spectrum disinfectant, oxidizer, and nutrient. The company has structured itself as a science-oriented business with three primary market segments, a water filtration through its BioLargo Water business, medical technology through its Clyra Technology division, and consumer products marketed under the brand names Odor-No-More, Nature’s Best Solution, Deodorall, and NBS. The company expects to tap a huge market with its patented AOS (Advanced Oxidation System) Filter, which is a new invention that was recently validated in proof-of-concept testing at the…

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MondayJun 23, 2014 9:01 am

Ecrypt Technologies, Inc. (ECRY) Partners with QCR Corporation

Today before the opening bell, Ecrypt Technologies reported its formation of a strong marketing alliance with QCR Corp., a 17-year provider of consulting and software tools for improved quality and productivity of business processes. The alliance encompasses a worldwide exclusive agreement in which Ecrypt Technologies will promote, sell, and distribute all of QCR’s field-proven mistake-proofing software to governmental clientele worldwide. Aside from ensuring business process compliance with numerous standards, QCR’s process optimization software reduces paperwork and has been shown to improve a business’ productivity and efficiency by at least 25 percent. Since it was founded in 1986 under the name…

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MondayJun 23, 2014 8:55 am

NutraNomics, Inc.’s (NNRX) Whole Food-Based Products Now Available on Amazon.com

Today before the opening bell, NutraNomics reported its line of whole-based vitamins and supplements are now available for purchase on Amazon.com, the world’s online marketplace. NutraNomics offers a diverse product line of healthy, natural vitamins and supplements for supporting people looking for a healthy lifestyle as well as those who are suffering from various conditions. Ninety-five percent of all multi-vitamins available on today’s market are isolated and/or synthetic. Many consumers seek a healthy, natural alternative to these products. NutraNomics’ food-based and plant-based health products are blended from the highest quality sources available, and are free of most common allergens and…

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FridayJun 20, 2014 3:30 pm

Great Plains Holdings, Inc. (GTPH) LiL Marc Division to Benefit from Demographic Trends and Cultural Shifts

Great Plains Holdings focuses on acquiring multiple revenue streams through the acquisition of private businesses and consistent increasing of hard assets. Currently the company operates through two wholly-owned subsidiaries, maker of the “LiL Marc” plastic potty training urinal for boys, LiL Marc, Inc., and a real estate subsidiary targeting income producing properties throughout the midwest, south, and southeastern U.S., Ashland Holdings, LLC. LiL Marc in particular should benefit from continued growth in the baby products market. The global baby care market is expected to increase its total sales to 66.8 billion U.S. dollars by 2017. For example, in 2012, Graco…

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FridayJun 20, 2014 2:41 pm

Well Power Inc. (WPWR) Flare Gas to Fuel/Energy Hardware Ahead of the CO2 Game, Ideal On-Site Fracking Power Supply

Well Power 's partnership with Micro-Refinery Unit (MRU) license holder MEC Resources puts the company exclusively in charge of distributing the technology in Texas. This incredibly flexible and customizable MRU system is a unique configuration of proven commercial technologies with a proprietary reactor at the core. The MRU can handle up to 250 Mcf flows of otherwise flared gas, converting it to CO and hydrogen, then condensing that Syngas to Green Fuels™ (diesel, diluents, synthetic crude) or turning it into electricity. Instead of burning up money, operators can produce viable fuel or even energy on-site with Well Power's MRUs, a…

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FridayJun 20, 2014 12:37 pm

Rainbow International Corp. (RNBI) Spammed Aggressively

We have observed an influx of emails spamming Rainbow International. Investors should be wary of these emails, as they are completely anonymous and violate the CAN-SPAM Act established by the FTC. As of this time, the company has not provided a public comment on the issue. Stocks to avoid, due diligence, monitoring investments, key terms in investing and other related topics are covered by us in our Market Basics section. Here we give answers to basic questions regarding stock investments for both new and experienced investors. To view our Market Basics page, visit www.basics.qualitystocks.net. QualityStocks also helps protect investors by…

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FridayJun 20, 2014 8:50 am

Ecrypt Technologies, Inc. (ECRY) Prepares Launch of Ecrypt One Alpha Unit through Virtual Testing Model

Today before the opening bell, Ecrypt Technologies announced it expects the alpha unit of its military-strength secure email system, Ecrypt One, to be launched by the end of July 2014. For seeing Ecrypt One’s capabilities, Ecrypt Technologies is inviting interested parties to check out its virtual “sandbox”, or a virtual testing environment of the email system. In this virtual testing model, potential end-users and integration partners get hands-on experience with Ecrypt Technologies’ groundbreaking technology without having to spend time or money installing it on their infrastructure. Ecrypt Technologies is currently accepting qualified inquiries from interested parties. Dr. Tom Cellucci, Ecrypt's…

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ThursdayJun 19, 2014 5:05 pm

International Stem Cell Corp. (ISCO) Makes Significant Advancement in Stem Cell Technology

International Stem Cell, a biotech company focused on the development and commercialization of stem cell-based research and cosmetic products, recently reported a significant advancement in human induced pluripotent stem cells (iPS) derivation with novel protein-based reprogramming method. iPS cells are made by genetically reprogramming mature cells, which are usually taken from the skin, and can be used to create new cells of a different type. Original reprogramming methods utilize viruses to modify the cells genes and risk the inclusion of genetic material from the virus into the cells. These viral methods have proven extremely inefficient and can only produce limited…

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