ThursdayDec 29, 2011 1:39 pm

Peregrine Pharmaceuticals (PPHM) Announces Preliminary Results for Phase II Hepatitis Study

Peregrine Pharmaceuticals Inc., a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing first-in-class monoclonal antibodies for the treatment of cancer and viral infections, today issued an update on its randomized phase II bavituximab study in patients infected with genotype-1 chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV). The goals of the study were to compare the safety profile of bavituximab plus ribavirin with a interferon and ribavirin combination. Preliminary data indicates that the combination of bavituximab and ribavirin appeared safe and well-tolerated in patients who reported fewer side effects than in the interferon-containing arm. The study also indicated that both dose levels of bavituximab with ribavirin…

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ThursdayDec 29, 2011 1:29 pm

TechPrecision (TPCS) Provides Updated Outlook for Business Operations for Fiscal 2013

TechPrecision Corp., through its wholly owned subsidiaries, is an industry leading manufacturer of precision, large-scale fabricated and machined metal components and systems for customers in the alternative energy, cleantech, medical, nuclear, defense, aerospace and other commercial industries. The company today provided an outlook for calendar 2012 based on strategic achievements, product wins, industry diversifications, facility expansions and other activities. "Calendar 2011 has been a pivotal year for TechPrecision and we made significant progress toward our strategic objective of diversifying our operations and expanding our revenue base," James Molinaro, TechPrecision CEO stated in the press release. Molinaro said diversification is integral…

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ThursdayDec 29, 2011 12:25 pm

JA Solar (JASO) Announces Supply Agreement with Solarhybrid for Project in Germany

China-based JA Solar Holdings Company Ltd. is one of the world's largest manufacturers of high-performance solar cells and solar power products. The company sells its products worldwide, converting sunlight into electricity for residential, commercial and utility customers. The company today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Solarhybrid AG, a German project developer and general contractor for turnkey utility-scale solar power projects. JA Solar will supply 19 megawatts of solar modules to Solarhybrid's Allstedt I solar power plant in Halle, Germany and be the exclusive solar module provider to the project. The Allstedt I solar power plant is…

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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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