TuesdayJun 05, 2012 9:14 am

Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. (QTWW) to Demonstrate Hybrid Truck

Quantum Fuel Systems yesterday announced that it will hold a demonstration of its new Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) F-150 pickup truck at the 2012 Electric Utility Fleet Managers Conference (EUFMC) in Williamsburg, Virginia, June 2-6, 2012. Quantum will be showcasing its new truck to fleet managers from electric utility companies in the U.S., Canada, and South America. Quantum Fuel is a fully integrated alternative fuel company that develops and produces advanced propulsion systems, energy storage technologies, and alternative fuel vehicles. Quantum's portfolio includes technology such as hybrid electric drive systems and natural gas/hydrogen storage and metering systems. Quantum also develops…

Continue Reading

TuesdayJun 05, 2012 9:01 am

diaDexus, Inc. (DDXS) Reports Strong Year-over-Year Growth for Q1 2012

diaDexus, based in South San Francisco, California, is focused on the development and commercialization of proprietary cardiovascular diagnostic products addressing unmet needs in cardiovascular disease. DDXS is the successor to a company initially formed as a joint venture between SmithKlineBeecham Corporation and Incyte Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Upon formation, SmithKlineBeecham Corporation granted DDXS an exclusive license to certain diagnostic intellectual property, including Lp-PLA2, an inflammatory marker of cardiovascular risk. DDXS markets two primary products, one in the United States and one in Europe. In the United States, the company’s PLAC® Test ELISA Kit is the only blood test cleared by the FDA…

Continue Reading

TuesdayJun 05, 2012 8:49 am

USA Recycling Industries, Inc. (USRI) Files Financial Results, Achieves Current Status on OTC Markets

Pennsylvania based USA Recycling Industries announced that it is now current with its reporting requirements, and has received the OTC Markets “Current Information” designation and symbol. In addition, the company released unaudited financial results for fiscal 2011 and Q1, 2012, ended March 31, 2012. The financial information represents the results from the company’s recycling and waste disposal operations. For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011, the company generated $8,086,261 in net revenues, with $738,581 in net profit. The company ended the fiscal year with total assets of $13,241,166 and total liabilities of $3,816,824. For the quarter Q1, 2012, ended…

Continue Reading

TuesdayJun 05, 2012 8:34 am

Quantum International Corp. (QUAN) Targeting the Most Exciting Opportunities in Robotics

Focused on identifying the most promising new ideas in robotics, emerging automation company Quantum International is examining funding trends in emerging research and technologies. QUAN is targeting emerging innovations across a broad spectrum of robotics development. The potential for new technologies such as cloud robotics and smartphone-controlled automatons to dramatically increase robotic capabilities to improve our lives is attracting a great deal of attention from investors. According to CEO Robert Federowicz, the company has initiated discussions with multiple cutting-edge robotics firms regarding agreements to help fund, market, and develop exciting new robotics products. “Our status as an emerging company in…

Continue Reading

TuesdayJun 05, 2012 8:22 am

Green Technology Solutions, Inc. (GTSO): Is Tungsten Becoming an Endangered Element?

Tungsten, one of the world’s most critical commodities, is at risk of becoming an endangered element—potentially crippling the global manufacturing economy. GTSO is dedicated to ensuring U.S. manufacturers have access to strained tungsten supplies before prices for the heavy metal rise even higher. There’s virtually no substitute for tungsten and its many crucial manufacturing uses. It’s used for hardening construction and drilling tools, military ordnance, and other megadurable applications. Without tungsten, it might not even be possible to mine other, more precious metals like platinum or palladium. Yet access to this critical metal is being threatened. China produces more than…

Continue Reading

MondayJun 04, 2012 4:46 pm

diaDexus, Inc. (DDXS) is “One to Watch”

diaDexus has developed the PLAC® Test ELISA Kit, the only FDA-cleared blood test for helping to predict both coronary heart disease and atherosclerosis-related ischemic stroke (respectively the number one and number three causes of death in the U.S. alone). Constantly striving to innovate along similar lines in the larger cardiovascular diagnostics space, DDXS has amassed quite the portfolio of technologies and continues to break new ground in unmet or underserved areas of the market. The PLAC Test offers a powerful benchmarking framework for analyzing Lp-PLA2 levels (LDL or low density lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2, a vascular-specific inflammatory enzyme which acts as…

Continue Reading

MondayJun 04, 2012 4:33 pm

Data Storage Corp. (DTST) and Fortress Data Management Team to Expand Midwest Market Reach

Data Storage, a company engaged in cloud storage and cloud computing, today announced it has signed a master distributor agreement with Fortress Data Management in a strategy to expand its service offerings throughout the Midwest region. Per the agreement, Data Storage will provide Fortress's backup and recovery customers with customer services for IBM iSeries/AS400 server environments. Data Storage also will provide marketing and sales support services, such as online marketing and co-branded participation in industry events. Fortress focuses on data management, compliance, security, and business continuity plan development and consulting. Fortress Data Management serves institutions and professional clients in the…

Continue Reading

MondayJun 04, 2012 4:24 pm

Visualant, Inc. (VSUL) and Sumitomo Precision Products Ink Joint Development Agreement for Commercialization of SPM Technology

Visualant, a company engaged in color-based identification and diagnostic solutions, today announced the signing of a suite of agreements with Sumitomo Precision Products Co., Ltd. (SPP) of Japan. The agreements center on Visualant’s optical sensing and data capture technology, Spectral Pattern Matching (SPM), which Visualant develops and distributes through wholly owned subsidiary TransTech Systems Inc. SPP, a publicly listed Japanese corporation, will invest US $2.25 million into Visualant in exchange for 17,307,693 shares of restricted common shares priced at $0.13 per share. In addition, the companies have inked a one-year joint development agreement regarding the commercialization of Visualant’s SPM technology…

Continue Reading

MondayJun 04, 2012 4:04 pm

Ballard Power Systems, Inc. (BLDP) Announces Trial Plan for Backup Power Systems

Ballard Power Systems began the week by announcing an operational trial plan for its fuel cell backup power systems in the China Mobile telecommunications network. The company expects that successful trial activity will lead to commercial deployments of Ballard systems in the China Mobile network. The trials will focus on adaptability and durability of the fuel cell system as a widespread replacement for existing lead acid batteries located at outdoor telecom base station sites within the China Mobile network. Ballard's backup power company, Dantherm Power, is delivering a total of 50 DBX2000 backup power systems for deployment to 30 network…

Continue Reading

MondayJun 04, 2012 12:31 pm

International Stem Cell Corp. (ISCO) and Lifeline Skin Care

Underlying the value of stem cells in promoting health and regeneration is their versatility. Stem cells can be programmed to become many different types of cells, providing the potential for tissue regeneration and other remarkable healthcare applications. International Stem Cell Corporation, through the development of parthenogenesis, a unique process for deriving stem cells without the need for fertilized embryos, has opened the door to improved production and the potential treatment of many diseases. In addition to International Stem Cell’s ongoing research into stem cell production and the treatment of disease, the company also has a wholly-owned subsidiary, called Lifeline Skin…

Continue Reading

Market Basics

New to the micro-cap markets?Get answers to your questions about investing in Small-Cap / Micro-Cap Stocks and learn how to protect yourself.

The Basics

Newsletter Publishers

Have an up and coming newsletter and want to be included in our coverage list? Looking to get more coverage and grow subscriptions? Register for coverage.

Register

Public Companies

Are you a Small-Cap / Micro-Cap company looking for coverage? We'd love to hear from you. Fill out our quick contact form or send us a text.

Get Covered