ThursdayDec 29, 2011 10:01 am

Is Silver a Buy Again?

Silver has never been an investment for the faint of heart and 2011 has only added to its reputation as a capricious beast. From just over $30 when the year began, it dropped to $27 within a month, then rocketed to over $48 by early spring, only to free-fall to the mid $30s within a couple of weeks. By late summer, silver had worked its way back into the low $40s, but then collapsed again to just over $30 by October. After a push to the mid $30s, silver has now fallen back to the upper $20s, essentially where it…

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ThursdayDec 29, 2011 9:55 am

ThermoEnergy Corp. (TMEN) Expands Facility in Anticipation of 2012 Revenue Growth

Yesterday, ThermoEnergy Corp. announced that the company has completed a new expansion at its corporate headquarters in Worcester, MA. This expansion more than doubles the manufacturing space, adding 28,000 square feet. ThermoEnergy is focused on developing and distributing sustainable technologies and equipment for the treatment of industrial wastewater and clean power generation. ThermoEnergy was founded in 1988, and is currently led by chairman and CEO Cary Bullock. The company also has offices in Little Rock, AR and New York, NY. ThermoEnergy also announced the completion of the engineering phase of a New York City based Ammonia Recovery Process project. This…

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ThursdayDec 29, 2011 9:29 am

Beacon Equity Research Featured Company: Firemans Contractors, Inc. (FRCN)

Firemans Contractors, Inc. provides professional services for commercial and government clients. These services include road improvements, pavement maintenance, seal coating, parking lot striping, pavement marking, asphalt maintenance and repair, and ADA compliance. The management team maintains a high level of excellence throughout the company to deliver solutions and success to its clients, franchisee, investors and partners. The entrepreneurial spirit, hard work and the dedication of the entire staff has consistently provided superior value. Firemans Contractors has completed its FDD requirements with the Federal Trade Commission and has developed franchise territories across the U.S. The company's goal is to develop hundreds…

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WednesdayDec 28, 2011 6:13 pm

North Springs Resources Corp. (NSRS) Outlines Proposed Exploration Work Program for North Springs Gold Property

On Wednesday, North Springs Resources Corp. outlined the proposed exploration work program for the North Springs Gold Property located in the prestigious Mineral Ridge Mining District of Nevada. The recommended $500,000 work program will focus on a number of untested gold targets. These include disseminated mineralization, high-grade shear zones, and feeder veins similar to those that have been open-pit mined by several companies at other Mineral Ridge gold deposits in the area. The proposed detailed work program for the North Springs Gold Property includes North Springs working to permit an initial 10-hole reverse circulation drilling program to test known gold…

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WednesdayDec 28, 2011 4:10 pm

Dynamic Ventures Corp. (DYNV) Completes $7.5M Funding Facility for Growth Initiatives

Dynamic Ventures Corp., a developer and marketer of construction solutions for residential and commercial buildings, today announced it has signed a $7.5 million Equity Funding Facility with Centurion Private Equity, LLC. Dynamic said the funding will support the company’s ongoing construction projects, expand new territories, and support general corporate purposes. Dynamic CEO Paul Kalkbrenner noted potential opportunities in the construction industry, and said Dynamic is on track to utilize its resources to achieve growth. "We continue to see growth and opportunities in niche building segments,” Kalkbrenner stated in the press release. “We believe we have uniquely positioned ourselves to take…

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WednesdayDec 28, 2011 2:44 pm

Beacon Equity Research Featured Company: HyperSolar, Inc. (HYSR)

HyperSolar is focused on developing a breakthrough technology designed to create renewable natural gas using sunlight, water and carbon dioxide. This renewable natural gas is a clean, carbon neutral methane gas that can be used as a direct replacement for traditional natural gas to power the world, without drilling or fracking, while mitigating CO2 emissions. Inspired by the photosynthetic processes that plants use to harness the power of the Sun for the creation of energy, HyperSolar’s novel solar-powered nanoparticle system mimics photosynthesis to separate hydrogen from water. The free hydrogen can then be reacted with carbon dioxide to produce clean…

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WednesdayDec 28, 2011 1:20 pm

Beacon Equity Research Featured Company: REE International, Inc. (REEI)

REE International, Inc. is a U.S. based mineral exploration company focused on identifying and building an inventory of mineral properties with a primary emphasis on South America. The company will initially focus on the exploration, mining and sale of tantalum and niobium from their 775 acre Santa Cruz property located in Venezuela. Headquartered in Massachusetts, REE International is positioning itself to be at the forefront of the United States efforts to free itself from the reliance of China for necessary rare earths. South America is known as one of the world tantalum richest areas and is fast becoming a leader…

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WednesdayDec 28, 2011 12:36 pm

Beacon Equity Research Featured Company: Bering Exploration, Inc. (BERX)

Bering Exploration, Inc. is an independent oil and natural gas company engaged in the identification, evaluation, devilment and acquisition of potential natural gas and oil wells with initial focus on drilling prospects along TX & LA Gulf Coast. The company aims to aggressively build shareholder value through acquisition & exploration of energy resources. Bering believes it is the right time to heavily invest in acquiring domestic reserves as demand for energy will only continue to build in the U.S and around the world for years to come. The company’s strategy is to engage in a continuing program of low to…

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WednesdayDec 28, 2011 12:34 pm

Aeolus Pharmaceuticals (AOLS) Posts Q4, FY 2011 Financial Results, Operational Highlights

Aeolus Pharmaceuticals Inc. announced its financial results for the three and twelve months ended September 30, 2011, as well as several key operational accomplishments achieved during the year. Aeolus reported total revenues for full-year 2011 at $4.8 million compared to no revenue in full-year 2010. Net income for 2011 was $0.3 million, or $0.01 per basic share, which includes a non-cash gain of approximately $3.9 million related to decreases in the fair value of the warrants, as compared to a 2010 loss of $25.9 million, or $(0.53) per basic share, which includes a charge of approximately $21.3 million related to…

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WednesdayDec 28, 2011 12:29 pm

Magic Software Enterprises, Ltd. (MGIC) Acquires BluePhoneix’s AppBuilder Platform for $13.5 Million

Today, Magic Software Enterprises, Ltd. announced that it has acquired BluePhoneix's AppBuilder activity for $13.5 million. AppBuilder is a comprehensive application development infrastructure that enables development teams to build, deploy, and maintain large-scale, custom-built business applications. Currently used by many Fortune 100 companies around the globe, AppBuilder is recognized in the industry as a powerful, model-driven tool. According to the acquisition agreement, Magic Software paid out a net amount of $13.5 million. $4 million of the total purchase amount will be held in escrow accounts pending fulfillment of certain obligations of BluePhoenix under the sale agreement. Regarding the acquisition, Guy…

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