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WednesdayJan 16, 2013 7:37 am

Universal Power Group, Inc. (UPG) Announces Agreement to Acquire Kinetik Brand

Universal Power Group, a Texas-based distributor and supplier of batteries and related power accessories, yesterday announced that the company has entered into an agreement to acquire the brands, trademarks, and intellectual property of Kinetik, an industry leader in power for high-end car audio applications based in Toledo, Ohio, from OD Distributor, LLC. Kinetik, well known as a pioneer in the 12-volt electronics market, has become one of the most sought-out brands amongst consumers and professionals. The company is currently the market leader for aftermarket power installations in applications such as car audio and video, low-rider trucks, performance street vehicles, and…

WednesdayJan 16, 2013 7:36 am

Echelon Corp. (ELON) and ELO Announce Completion of Eletrobas Advanced Sensor & Smart Meter Project in Brazil

Echelon Corp., the premier energy control networking solution provider worldwide, and ELO Sistemas Eletronicos, one of the largest meter manufacturers in Brazil, announced that the Parintins City Project, ELO’s deployment of a 3,400 unit pilot installation with Eletrobras, is nearing completion. This massive utility is one of the largest in Latin America, serving over 3 million customers. The solution ELO has provided for this project consists of a dual mode smart meter that communicates over power line or by radio frequency through Echelon’s proprietary Multipurpose Expansion Port (MEP) feature. Echelon’s contribution to the project came in the form of smart…

WednesdayJan 16, 2013 7:35 am

Truli Media Group, Inc. (TRLI) Spammed Aggressively

We have observed an influx of unsolicited emails spamming Truli Media. Investors should be wary of these emails, as they 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 rating thousands of…

TuesdayJan 15, 2013 2:42 pm

Kane Biotech, Inc. (KNE.V) is “One to Watch”

Kane Biotech is a biotechnology company developing products to prevent and disperse biofilms, which develop when bacteria and other microorganisms form a protective matrix to shield against attack. Bacteria become highly resistant to antibiotics, biocides, disinfectants, high temperatures, and host immune responses when in a biofilm, and this resiliency contributes to human health problems like recurrent urinary tract infections, medical device-associated infections, and tooth decay. The company uses a patent-protected technology that is based on molecular mechanisms of biofilm formation and methods for finding compounds that inhibit or disrupt biofilms. Kane Biotech has evidence indicating that this technology will potentially…

TuesdayJan 15, 2013 2:41 pm

Synthesis Energy Systems, Inc. (SYMX) Agrees to Conduct Study on Applying Gasification

Synthesis Energy reported entry today into an agreement with an undisclosed U.S.-based firm aimed at determining the best strategies for implementing the company’s own proprietary gasification technology, U-GAS®, for producing so-called ‘green’ chemicals from waste and landfill feedstocks. The financial and technical data developed in the study will help determine plant guidelines for up-scaled processing requirements. Synthesis will have some help from globally recognized construction, engineering, and procurement firm Fluor Enterprises in leading this engineering study, and the company will be looking hard for a perfectly tuned combination of waste feedstocks. The source material once again gives SYMX the chance…

TuesdayJan 15, 2013 2:40 pm

MEDL Mobile, Inc. (MEDL) Strikes Deal to Launch App Incubator-Based TV Show

MEDL Mobile, a developer, acquirer, and publisher of mobile apps, has teamed up with EUE/Sokolow and producer Damon Harman to act on their vision of turning the company’s popular App Incubator platform into a television show. The App Incubator allows persons with an idea for an app to submit their concept to get the ball rolling for possible development. Since the program’s launch in 2009, MEDL Mobile has received more than 125,000 app submissions and has developed dozens of apps from the Incubator, and some submitted ideas have achieved top recognition, ranked at No. 1 on the Apple App Store.…

TuesdayJan 15, 2013 10:53 am

Viscount Systems, Inc. (VSYS) Announces New Security Projects in Montreal

Viscount Systems, a leading-edge supplier of security systems and software, announced this morning that it has received orders to secure a number of new high-rise condominiums projects in Montreal, Canada. The systems to be installed include Freedom access control as well as Viscount’s new 32” building information kiosks and visitor entry systems. “We are beginning to see an upsurge in our traditional multi-residential business,” stated Stephen Pineau, President and CEO of Viscount. “Since our traditional business was heavily new construction oriented the low housing starts of the last two years had impacted our revenues just as we began to release…

TuesdayJan 15, 2013 10:53 am

Galectin Therapeutics, Inc. (GALT) Names New Executive Director of Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance

Galectin Therapeutics is developing promising carbohydrate-based therapies for the treatment of fibrotic liver disease and cancer. The therapies are based on the company’s unique understanding of galectin proteins, which are key mediators of biological and pathologic functions. The company reported today that it had hired Rex Horton as Executive Director of Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance. Mr. Horton is an experienced industry professional with 20 years of management and leadership experience in global regulatory matters including drugs, biologics, and vaccines. He has expertise spanning preclinical development through new drug approvals in a number of diverse therapeutic areas. Horton most recently…

TuesdayJan 15, 2013 7:19 am

QualityStocks is on the Apple App Store!

Do you have an iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch? If so, good news! You can access the latest micro-cap and small-cap news, in-depth articles on emerging growth companies, our currently featured companies, real-time Twitter updates and Facebook posts, and new “Ones to Watch!” It is part of our mission statement to help the investment community discover emerging companies that offer excellent growth potential. Our team works very hard to bring the same high-quality content you expect from QualityStocks to your mobile devices. To check out the new app, search for “QualityStocks” on your device or visit http://dtg.fm/6BVv Let us hear…

TuesdayJan 15, 2013 7:19 am

Canadian Solar, Inc. (CSIQ) to Provide Modules for Algonquin Power Co. Solar Power Project

Yesterday, Canadian Solar announced that its subsidiary, Canadian Solar Solutions, has signed a 10 MW AC Module Supply Agreement with Algonquin Power Co. The agreement states that Canadian Solar will provide modules for Algonquin Power’s utility-scale solar power project in Cornwall, Ontario. Construction is scheduled to begin in the second quarter of 2013. The companies anticipate that the project will be fully operational by the end of the year. APCO’s utility-scale solar plant is expected to include approximately 42,000 Canadian Solar CS6X high performance modules. The modules are covered by a 10-year warranty on materials and workmanship and also a…

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