FridayDec 23, 2011 5:57 pm

China Direct Industries, Inc. (CDII) FY11 Financials Report Shows Solid Growth, Positive Leading Indicators in Fundamentals

Today, China Direct, a veritable clearinghouse for investment capital interests and management logistics based in the US, which serves the small- to mid-sized business sector of the PRC and produces/distributes to both markets (largely industrial products), reported excellent financials for FY11 (period ending Sept. 30). Let’s take a look at a quick breakdown of the salient data points from the report: • Revenue up 66.6% to $187.8M from FY10 • Gross Profits up 171.1% to $19.5M over FY10 data - GP Margins also up 63% (to 10.4%) • Net Income of $9.3M compared to a $3.2M loss in FY10 •…

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FridayDec 23, 2011 2:17 pm

Compass Biotechnologies (COBI) Details Blueprint for Managing and Financing 4 New Subsidiaries

Compass Biotechnologies Inc. is a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on building value in the following four key market areas: hepatitis anti-viral drugs and prophylactic vaccines, recombinant protein therapeutics called "biobetters,” a diagnostics, cytokine reagents and growth factor supplements business for the research community and the biotech manufacturing industry, and a new women's healthcare franchise. The company today outlined its plan of action to facilitate this new strategy. Compass management will direct the operations of these subsidiaries by implementing expertise to develop and commercialize the various product groupings. "We have been fortunate over the past 6-9 months to be able to…

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FridayDec 23, 2011 2:14 pm

Albany Molecular Research, Inc. (AMRI) To Streamline Operations

Albany Molecular Research, reflecting the ongoing challenges of the global economy, announced today a series of cost saving actions for 2012, including a reduction in the company’s workforce. The moves are designed to improve AMRI’s overall cost competiveness and increase cash flow generation. The workforce reductions are primarily aimed at U.S. operations, and are in line with earlier announced reductions in the company’s internal R&D activities. The goal is to generate a total annual savings of approximately $10-$11 million. Although savings will begin to be recognized in the first quarter of 2012, AMRI expects to incur a pre-tax restructuring charge…

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FridayDec 23, 2011 2:11 pm

Granite City Food & Brewery (GCFB) Acquires Assets of Miami-Based Cadillac Ranch Restaurant

Today, Granite City Food & Brewery Ltd. announced that it completed the purchase of assets belonging to the Cadillac Ranch All American Bar & Grill restaurant in Miami, Florida. The Miami restaurant is located in the Palms Town & Country Mall. Granite City previously announced that it purchased the assets of the Cadillac Ranch restaurant at the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota. To date, the aggregate purchase price totals $2.8 million, including the $1.4 million paid in November 2011 for the assets at the Mall of America. The companies have a master asset purchase agreement that allows for the…

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FridayDec 23, 2011 2:09 pm

Helix BioPharma Corp. (HBP) files for Clinical Trial Application in Germany and UK for Approval of Phase III Efficacy Trial

Helix BioPharma Corp., a biopharmaceutical company developing drug candidates for the prevention and treatment of cancer, has filed a clinical trial application (CTA) in both Germany and the United Kingdom, with the Bundesinstitut für Arzneimittel und Medizinprodukte (BfArM) and the Medicines and Healthcare Regulatory Authority (MHRA) respectively. The company is seeking approval to perform its planned European phase III efficacy trial of Topical Interferon Alpha-2b in patients with low-grade cervical lesions. Topical Interferon Alpha-2b is the company's most advanced product in development. By incorporating Helix’s proprietary Biphasix™ drug delivery technology, Topical Interferon Alpha-2b is designed to offer a superior method…

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FridayDec 23, 2011 11:40 am

Beacon Equity Research Featured Company: Blue Gold Beverages, Inc. (BGBV)

Blue Gold Beverages specializes in the cleaning, processing and recycling of thermoplastic polymers such as Polyethylene Terephthalate and Type 66 Nylon waste. This is in-line with the company's strategy of becoming environmentally responsible by eliminating its carbon footprint, and increasing shareholder value. Additionally, through the acquisition of Epic Nutrition, Blue Gold Beverages is a leading producer of two ounce specialty drinks and energy bars such as NRG Shots and PitBull energy bars. All Epic products are unique in concept, and utilize cutting edge nutraceuticals backed by the most recent scientific research and information. Let us hear your thoughts: Blue Gold…

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FridayDec 23, 2011 10:45 am

Harvest Natural Resources, Inc. (HNR) Reports On International Oil And Gas Exploration Activities

Harvest Natural Resources, Inc. issued an operations update on the company’s international oil and gas activities. The company is active in various properties in Asia and the Middle East. Harvest Natural Resources, Inc. started drilling an exploratory well on Qarn Alam Block 64 in Oman. The Al Ghubar North–A well is the second of a two well program designed to test the hydrocarbon potential of this block. The company reported that the well is being drilled by the Rig #113 drilling unit owned by MB Petroleum Services LLC. Harvest Natural Resources, Inc. is testing the potential of the Al Ghubar…

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FridayDec 23, 2011 8:41 am

Beacon Equity Research Featured Company: Fleet Management Solutions, Inc. (FLMG)

Fleet Management Solutions, Inc. provides a full spectrum of automobile fleet solutions, in the Country of Greece as well as the Balkans area, with five commercial locations. Solutions provided include online fleet management, maintenance programs, 24 hour roadside assistance, fuel management programs, insurance programs, license and title services, as well as acquisition and lease buyout programs. Fleet Management leverages authorized dealership networks and the BOSCH Car Service Network. The company's extended experience in the automobile business facilitates its ability to provide not only first class services, but also reduced cost solutions. Fleet Management is focused on utilizing its team’s vast…

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ThursdayDec 22, 2011 6:01 pm

SIPP International Industries, Inc. (SIPN) Adds to Short-Term Accounts Receivables

SIPP International Industries, Inc. reported that the Company added an additional $4.2 million in short-term accounts receivables. The receivable comes in the form of a note secured by the Intellectual properties (patents, trademarks licensing agreements, and more) of the Cell Robotics brand Infant Lasette, the Cell Robotics Pathology Work Station, the Cell Robotics Imaging Work Station, the Cell Robotics Derma Laser, the Laser Tweezers, and Laser Scissors. SIPP International Industries is a diversified company in the food, hotel, and broadcasting industries. Company Management is currently discussing plans to reorganize the technology and products to be introduced in 2012 related to…

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ThursdayDec 22, 2011 5:58 pm

netTALK.com, Inc. (NTLK) Posts Record Q4, FY2011 Financial Performance

netTALK, Inc., a company engaged in the design, distribution and sale of consumer electronics products and low-cost Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) services, today announced record financial results for the fourth fiscal quarter and full-year ended Sept. 30, 2011. The company noted it is in the process of shifting its fiscal year-end to December 31, and as such, will file a second Form 10-K for the period ended Dec. 31, 2011, and will report the quarter ended Dec. 31, 2011, as its fourth fiscal quarter. For the fourth quarter ended Sept. 30, 2011, revenues increased 711.0 percent to a record…

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