MondayMay 09, 2011 1:27 pm

Yadkin Valley Financial Corp. (YAVY) Announces the Closing of Capital Raise

Yadkin Valley Financial Corp., a holding company for Yadkin Valley Bank and Trust Company that offers consumer and commercial banking services in northwestern North Carolina, officially announced the closing of a $6.4 million capital raise. "We are greatly encouraged by the extraordinary support we received from across our market area to include insiders, such as the Board, executives, and employees, and selected outside investors," said Joseph H. Towell, President and CEO of Yadkin Valley Financial. "This capital raise is part of Yadkin Valley's strategic plan to increase shareholder value, and we are very pleased with this progress in a difficult…

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MondayMay 09, 2011 1:23 pm

Bacterin International Holdings Inc. (BONE) to Begin Distribution of Its Third Biological Scaffold

Bacterin International Holdings Inc. is the developer of revolutionary bone graft material and antimicrobial coatings for a number of medical applications. The company's proprietary methods optimize the growth factors in human allografts to create the ideal stem cell scaffold and promote bone and other tissue growth. The company announced recently that it is commencing distribution of Bacterin's third human acellular biological scaffold, hMatrix, an acellular dermal scaffold. It is an acellular matrix processed from donated human dermal tissue that is used to replace damaged tissue or repair, reinforce or support soft tissue defects. hMatrix retains the natural structure of dermis…

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MondayMay 09, 2011 1:17 pm

Hondo Minerals Corp. (HMNC) Reports Update on Tennessee Property

Hondo Minerals Corp. issued an updated review on its mining activities at its properties in the United States, where the company is actively prospecting for gold, silver and other metals. Hondo Minerals reported that it has signed a purchase agreement for processing equipment in the amount of $2.4 million. The company estimates that the equipment has a fair market value of $4 million. Hondo Minerals said that the equipment is slated for use at the Tennessee Mine facility where the company is targeting gold, silver and zinc. The equipment will enable Hondo Minerals to process between ten and twenty tons…

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MondayMay 09, 2011 11:23 am

Star Scientific, Inc. (CIGX) Video Chart for Monday, May 9, 2011

CIGX is putting together a new uptrend since pulling back from its April highs in excess of $5 per share. The indicators are aligning and the chart is hitting our watchlist for continuation. To view the video chart, visit the following link: http://www.qualitystocks.net/videocharts.php Let us hear your thoughts below:

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MondayMay 09, 2011 8:53 am

Max Media Group, Inc. (MXMI) Provides Investors with Corporate Update

Today before the opening bell, Max Media Group, Inc. announced several updates. As reported previously, the company has entered into multiple Letter of Intents for various acquisitions. Max Media is currently finalizing the terms and conditions regarding B2LIVE and The Golden Voice, anticipating the deals to proceed to definitive agreements over the next few days. CEO Jim Grady stated, "It is our intention to aggressively take advantage of the huge discrepancy in the market for buying and selling smaller websites (generally with price tags under $1 million). By acquiring smaller sites at the lower multiples and networking them together under…

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MondayMay 09, 2011 8:41 am

NovaBay Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NBY) Showcases 3 New Biotech Compounds at Florida Ophthalmology Conference

NovaBay Pharmaceuticals Inc., a clinical-stage biotech company developing compounds to fight bacteria, fungi and viruses, presented a poster at the 2011 Conference of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) held this week in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. The poster, titled “Aganocide® Compounds Effective Against Ophthalmic Pathogens,” highlights three new Aganocide compounds similar to NovaBay’s lead anti-infective Aganocide compound, NVC-422. Novabay’s NVC-727, NVC-638, and NVC-704 compounds are broad-spectrum, fast-acting antimicrobial agents designed with the same mechanism of action but different activity profiles. The three new compounds expand Novabay’s current portfolio of Aganocide compounds and open a door for the…

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MondayMay 09, 2011 8:40 am

PhotoMedex, Inc. (PHMD) Introduces DNA Damage Control Product

PhotoMedex, Inc., an industry leader of clinical skincare and laser products, introduced their innovative DNA Damage Control product. This product is much different than typical treatments and sunscreens in that it uses DNA to repair damaged skin. This product is being marketed under the company's NEOVA brand. DNA Damage Control defends against photodamage by boosting the body’s natural DNA repair process. The patent-pending formulas use liposomes to deliver DNA repair enzymes to the cellular level of the skin, hyper-targeting the site of the DNA injury. Clinical studies have shown that DNA repair enzymes reduced DNA damage by 45% and increased…

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MondayMay 09, 2011 8:38 am

DUSA Pharmaceuticals Inc. (DUSA) Posts 27% Hike in Q1 Earnings

DUSA Pharmaceuticals Inc., a dermatology company developing and marketing products focused on patients with common skin conditions, Friday posted its first-quarter financials, reporting a 27 percent earnings increase. Revenues for the first quarter of 2011 were $11.1 million, up 27 percent compared to $8.7 million reported for the comparable quarter of 2010. The company widened its net loss for the quarter at $0.6 million, or $(0.02) per common share, compared to a net loss of $0.4 million, or ($0.02) per common share, in the first quarter of the year prior. As of March 31, 2011, the company had total cash,…

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MondayMay 09, 2011 8:30 am

Max Media Group, Inc. (MXMI) is “One to Watch”

Max Media Group, Inc. is focused on providing monetized content to high-end, high impact social-based online community markets. Anyone, anywhere, can upload breaking news stories and high-end luxury items for sale by text, photo, or video through cell phones or other mobile devices on the Max Media Group's growing network of web sites. The company has formed an aggressive growth strategy to capture audiences and revenue through acquisitions and development of low cost of entry, rich interactive platforms in the highest valued advertising demographics. Max Media intends to leverage and monetize all of its websites through content and affiliate marketing. Today's…

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MondayMay 09, 2011 8:25 am

EcoEmissions Solutions, Inc. (ECMZ) Spammed Aggressively over Weekend

We have observed an influx of emails spamming EcoEmissions Solutions, Inc. from various free email accounts over the weekend. Investors should be wary of these emails, as they are completely anonymous and 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…

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