MondayNov 01, 2010 9:05 am

Geo Point Technologies, Inc. (GNNC.OB) Acquires GSM Oil Holdings

Geo Point Technologies, Inc., a California-based engineering contractor with special expertise in the earth sciences, announced today the acquisition of GSM Oil Holdings Ltd., a Cyprus company which itself recently acquired Sinur Oil LLP, a partnership in Kazakhstan which owns and operates an oil refinery in Karatau, Kazakhstan. The acquisition links Geo Point with Sinur in Geo Point’s first move into the oil refining business. Using a patented oil refining technology, Sinur has built a near-zero emissions micro oil refinery, expected to process 2,000 tons of crude oil per month, producing diesel fuel, gasoline, and heating oil. The system uses…

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MondayNov 01, 2010 9:03 am

Beacon Equity Research Featured Company: Caleco Pharma Corp. (CAEH.OB)

Caleco Pharma develops bio-pharmaceutical and consumer health products, leveraging proprietary “Liver Health” formulations of natural, plant-based (Lamiridosin) extracts to simultaneously pursue a dual pathway model for OTC and prescription commercialization. The Lamiridosin Franchise consists of the wide range of other products, from nutraceuticals and oral supplements that promote liver health or boost the immune system, to a bevy of dermatological and topical hair care products for the skin and scalp. Partnerships with Madrid-based Natac Biotech (plant extracts/probiotics), the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (30 scientists/research facilities), and Rearden Health Partners (product development consultancy) give Caleco Pharma the kind of logistical network…

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MondayNov 01, 2010 8:59 am

MagneGas Corp. (MNGA.OB) to Exhibit at FABTECH in Atlanta, November 2-4, 2010

On Saturday, MagneGas Corp. announced that the Company will exhibit at FABTECH. FABTECH is North America's largest metal forming, fabricating, finishing and welding event. The event occurs November 2-4, at the Georgia World Congress in Atlanta, Georgia. MagneGas Corporation President Richard Connelly will be demonstrating the effectiveness of MagneGas™ as a metal working fuel. Mr. Richard Connelly is a recipient of the prestigious Lifetime Membership Award from the American Welding Society. The award reflects more than 35 years of continuous membership and ongoing contribution to the advancement of Welding Technologies and Processes. Mr. Connelly, stated, “After two years of perfecting…

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MondayNov 01, 2010 8:56 am

Cotton, Coffee and Sugar Prices Rally during the Weekend

Three big commodities that have suffered hits due to varying influences all had their prices rally at the end of last week. Cotton, a victim of poor weather conditions damaging the plant's harvest season, could possibly be in limited supply this year, while global demand has surged. After a two day decline, prices have risen to their highest level since the Civil War prevented shipments, according to Spencer Patton of Steel Vine Investments, LLC. Prices for cotton slated to be delivered in December have risen to $1.2526/lb, hitting a high this week of $1.305/lb. Coffee, while not due to weather,…

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FridayOct 29, 2010 2:55 pm

Rotate Black (ROBKE.OB) On-track to Get Gulfport Casino Rolling

Rotate Black Inc., a developer and manager of resort and casino properties, today announced the completion of a 99-year management agreement with Rotate Black MS LLC (RB MS), which took effect April 1, 2010. Per the agreement, Rotate Black will manage the casino and hotel operations in the Bert Jones Yacht Basin in Gulfport, Mississippi. RB MS will compensate Rotate Black for its management services at $200,000 per month until the launch of gaming operations in Gulfport, at which time RB MS will pay Rotate Black $250,000 per month. As soon as Rotate Black achieves full-year EBITDA of $17 million,…

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FridayOct 29, 2010 2:36 pm

Arctic Cat Inc. (ACAT) Reports Exceptional Financial Data for Fiscal 2011 Second Quarter

Arctic Cat, veritably synonymous with the word snowmobile and maker of some of the best ATVs, parts, apparel and accessories worldwide, reported outstanding Q2 FY11 (ending Sept. 30, 2010) data: • Zero short- or long-term debt • Net Earnings up 20.3% to $17.8M, or $0.97/diluted share (up 51% over the 6-month) • Net Sales up 5.7% to $175.8M • Gross Margins up 200 basis points (350 points year-to-date) • Operating Profits up 25% to $27.4M • Factory Inventory down 28% to $95.9M • Total of cash and short term investments up a whopping 622% to 80.9M Q2 Sales by segment:…

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FridayOct 29, 2010 2:32 pm

Sanofi-aventis (SNY) Moves to Acquire BMP Sunstone, Solidifying Already Strong Position in the Chinese Consumer Healthcare Market

Sanofi-aventis, www.sanofi-aventis.us – one of the top pharmaceutical companies engaged in discovery/development/distribution, reported yesterday in concert with China-focused specialty pharmaceutical firm BMP Sunstone (BJGP), entry into a definitive agreement whereby SNY will acquire all outstanding shares of BJGP. The price tag on the deal is roughly $520.6M (fully diluted) or a cash consideration of $10/share, representing a 30% premium above the Oct. 27 close of BJGP stock and was unanimously approved by the board of directors at BJGP. The recently established Hangzhou Sanofi Minsheng Consumer Healthcare joint venture will be magnified by the BJGP acquisition, putting SNY in prime market…

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FridayOct 29, 2010 11:58 am

RADVISION Ltd. (RVSN) Surpasses Q3 Revenue Expectations, Posts Q4 Forecast

RADVISION Ltd., a leading provider of video and wireless communications solutions, recently posted its third quarter 2010 financial results, exceeding previous company forecasts. “Our third-quarter results were better-than-expected due to the very strong performance of our Video Business Unit. Our VBU revenues grew 32 percent over the third quarter of 2009, more than overcoming the as-expected 21 percent step-down in revenues from Cisco,” Boaz Raviv, CEO of RADVISION stated in the press release. “Driving our VBU growth was the continued market success of our SCOPIA infrastructure platform, which we continue to advance, combined with our successful introduction of endpoints at…

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FridayOct 29, 2010 11:04 am

True 2 Beauty Inc. (TRTB.PK) Receives Tremendous Market Response

Earlier today, True 2 Beauty Inc., a leading manufacturer and distributor of sexual potency pills and liquid products, announced that the "Libigrow" family of products has received tremendous response from the market. This exceptionally positive response has helped the company grow sales to over 10 million in the past 6 months. True 2 Beauty anticipates exceeding twice that in the next two quarters. Proceeds will be used to increase the company's marketing campaigns domestically and internationally. Alex Hbaiu, president and CEO of True 2 Beauty, Inc., stated, "The response we received from the market thus far is just a glimpse…

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