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MondayApr 11, 2011 11:05 am

Yongye International Inc. (YONG) Doubles Q1 Revenues in Preliminary Earnings Report

Yongye International Inc., a leading agricultural nutrient company in China, today reported its preliminary financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2011. First quarter 2011 revenues were $50.2 million, more than double last year’s first-quarter revenues of $24.9 million. The company attributes the increase in revenues to higher demand for the company’s products in its traditional markets as well as in several new markets. The results also reflect the increase in its independently owned branded stores to 26,006 as of March 31 compared to 24,036 reported at the end of 2010. Yongye said its year-end goal is to…

MondayApr 11, 2011 11:04 am

Flower Foods (FLO) and Tasty Baking (TSTY) Merger Expected to Drive Sweet Synergies

Shares of Tasty Baking Company soared more than 145 percent today after Flowers Foods announced it will acquire Tasty in a merger agreement worth approximately $165 million. Per the agreement, Flowers will acquire all outstanding shares of Tasty common stock for $4 per share; the transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2011. Flowers said it expects the Tasty acquisition will add approximately $115 million to $125 million to Flowers’ 2011 sales, contribute approximately $10 million to $12 million to Flowers’ 2011 EBITDA, and be neutral to slightly accretive to 2011 earnings per share, excluding one-time costs…

MondayApr 11, 2011 9:38 am

China GengSheng Minerals, Inc. (CHGS) Reports Minority Purchase

China GengSheng Minerals, Inc. reported that it has purchased a minority position in an industrial company located in China. China GengSheng Minerals, Inc. agreed to purchase a 24.5% owner ship stake in Yili Yiqiang Silicon Company for approximately $2.3 million. The company is a leading manufacturer of green silicon carbide, which is used as a raw material in the manufacturing of abrasive products sold by China GengSheng Minerals, Inc. The Yili Yiqiang Silicon Company is located in Xinjiang Province, and reported reserves of six million tons of green silicon carbide. The company currently has the ability to produce 16,000 metric…

MondayApr 11, 2011 9:36 am

UFood Restaurant Group, Inc. (UFFC) Expands Business with Locations at Salt Lake City International Airport

Located in Boston, Massachusetts, UFood has quickly developed a stellar reputation as a franchisor and operator of fast-casual food service restaurants. Today, UFood took a major step towards prominence with the announcement they have been selected to build two UFood Grills at the Salt Lake City International Airport in Salt Lake City Utah. The restaurants will be owned and managed by franchise Hojeij Branded Foods which is a boutique company specializing in airport food and beverage concessions to the nation’s top airports. The new restaurants are part of Salt Lake International’s revitalized concessions program. With already eight locations in Boston,…

MondayApr 11, 2011 8:45 am

Merge Healthcare Inc. (MRGE) Appoints Dr. Cheryl Whitaker as CMO

Friday, Merge Healthcare Inc. announced a new addition to its team. The health IT interoperability solutions provider has appointed Cheryl Whitaker, MD, MPH, FACP, to serve as the company’s first Chief Medical Officer. Previously, Dr. Whitaker was at the Chicago Community Trust where she directed the strategy and priorities for funds that support the health of the Chicago region. Recently, Dr. Whitaker received the distinction of being honored by Governor Quinn to join the Board of Directors of the Illinois Health Information Exchange Authority. Dr. Whitaker holds degrees from the Washington University School of Medicine and the Harvard School of…

MondayApr 11, 2011 8:32 am

Winner Medical Group Inc. (WWIN) Announces Attendance at INDEX 11 Exhibition in Geneva

Winner Medical Group Inc., a company that engages in the research, development, manufacturing, and the marketing of medical dressings and medical disposables, announced that it will be attending the INDEX 11 Exhibition. The Exhibition will be held in Geneva PALEXPO, Geneva, Switzerland, from April 12-15, 2011. The INDEX 11 Exhibition, one of the three most important professional nonwoven exhibitions in the world, has been held once every three years in Geneva since 1984 by the European Disposables and Nonwovens Association (EDANA). According to EDANA, all of the key contenders from around the world, from all levels of the industry and…

MondayApr 11, 2011 8:22 am

Force Energy Corp. (FORC) to Commence Exploration Program targeting Lithium and Rare Earth Minerals

Force Energy Corp. today announced plans to start a two-phase exploration program on the Zoro 1 property in the Snow Lake area of west-central Manitoba, Canada. The Zoro property hosts seven rare metal spodumene-bearing pegmatite dykes, six of which have only received cursory exploration. The main mass of spodumene discovered to date is exposed in a single pegmatite dyke exposed by seven trenches. Mineralization in this dyke has not been fully delineated and a recommended exploration program will assess the potential for more spodumene zones. The geological characteristics of the remaining dykes on the property will be determined by detailed…

MondayApr 11, 2011 8:13 am

April Issue of Biomass Power & Thermal Magazine Features VIASPACE, Inc.’s (VSPC) Giant King Grass Energy Crop

VIASPACE Inc., a clean energy company focused on growing Giant King™ Grass as a low-carbon, renewable biomass crop, today reported that Giant King Grass was featured in an article published in the April issue of Biomass Power & Thermal Magazine, a monthly trade publication for industry professionals that utilize biomass for the generation of electricity, thermal energy, or both. Titled "Trends in Thailand--A push for biomass power expansion might make Thailand a prime market in the global industry", the article features an interview with VIASPACE CEO Dr. Carl Kukkonen, a picture of Giant King Grass, and DP CleanTech with whom…

MondayApr 11, 2011 8:02 am

Microvision Inc. (MVIS) Video Chart for Monday, April 11, 2011

MVIS is holding a base again just over $1.20. The indicators are giving early signs that another upward move may take form soon. Technical traders will be watching for support to hold and for the indicators to continue the transition to bullishness. To view the video chart, visit the following link: http://www.qualitystocks.net/videocharts.php Let us hear your thoughts below:

MondayApr 11, 2011 7:15 am

Small Cap Voice Interviews Ecologic Transportation, Inc. (EGCT) CEO William N. Plamondon, III

Today before the opening bell, SmallCapVoice.com announced that a new audio interview with Ecologic Transportation Inc., a holding company with wholly owned subsidiaries all dedicated to environmentally friendly transportation products and services, is now available for playback. The interview can be heard at http://smallcapvoice.com/blog/4-7-11-audio-interview-with-ecologic-transportation-inc-otcbb-egct A recognized corporate investor relations firm, with clients nationwide, SmallCapVoice is known for its ability to help emerging growth companies build a following among retail and institutional investors. The firm offers individual investors all the tools they need to make informed decisions about the stocks they are interested in. Tools include stock charts, stock alerts, and…

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