WednesdaySep 02, 2009 10:20 am

Recognizing New Development Opportunities in Micro-Cap Stocks

Understanding the minds of innovative people as well as working to develop new concepts, products and/or ideas is a difficult process in any environment. Mesh this with trying to develop a profitable Micro-Cap company and the investment process becomes quite a bit more "interesting." There are, however, certain signs in a developing Micro-Cap to keep an eye out for. First among these is "variation and adaptability." Being able to have access to sources of information that can spot these subtleties is the key, but understanding that a company is working in this mode is the real deal. To demonstrate, consider…

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WednesdaySep 02, 2009 10:13 am

Vion Pharmaceuticals (VION.OB) Announces Results of Oncologic Advisory Committee Meeting

Vion Pharmaceuticals is a young company that has been breaking new ground with their lead oncology therapeutic Onrigin Injection. Today, results were announced of the Oncologic Drugs Advisory Committee (ODAC) Meeting at which data for the Onrigin Injection was presented for the indication of remission induction treatment for patients 60 years of age or older with de novo poor-risk myeloid leukemia (AML). The question the U.S. Food and Drug Administration asked ODAC was to vote on the question of whether a randomized study defining the efficacy and safety of Onrigin in the population proposed for the indication be completed prior…

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WednesdaySep 02, 2009 9:11 am

Manas Petroleum (MNAP.OB): Cohen Independent Research Group Issues Research Report with “Buy” Rating and $6.56 Price Target

Today it was announced that a new research report has been issued on Manas Petroleum by Cohen Independent Research Group. In the 34-page research report, a “Buy” rating, $1.65 short term price target, $3.75 medium term price target, and $6.56 long term price target were given to the company. Manas Petroleum Corp. is an oil and gas exploration and development company with a diversified and balanced portfolio of assets in Eastern Europe and Central Asia which were neglected or stranded by former exploration programs. The company’s oil & gas acreage in Albania, Mongolia, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Chile have seismically and…

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WednesdaySep 02, 2009 8:56 am

OriginOil, Inc. (OOIL.OB) to Present First-Ever Algae Productivity Model at Conference

OriginOil Inc. is developing a breakthrough technology that will transform algae into a true competitor to petroleum. Algae is considered to be a very promising source of renewable oil as evidenced by Exxon's recent $600 million investment into the industry. OriginOil has announced that the company's CEO, Riggs Eckelberry, and chief scientist, Dr. Vikram Pattarkine, will present the industry's first-ever comprehensive algae productivity model to industry leaders and fellow members at the National Algae Association's quarterly conference, entitled “Algae: The New Oil”, in Houston on September 18, 2009. OriginOil's interactive model defines the raw material inputs, quantifies the efficiency of…

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WednesdaySep 02, 2009 8:45 am

Global Axcess Corp. (GAXC.OB) Secures $2.75 Million Contract

Global Axcess Corp. today announced that it has signed a five-year contract, valued at more than $550,000 per year, with a U.S. regional convenience store chain for ATMs at 52 locations. According to the terms of the contract, Global Axcess will install, maintain and conduct transaction processing for ATMs in 52 of the customer's convenience store outlets. The company anticipates delivering the ATMs to the customer this month, with full installation to be completed in October. Mr. George McQuain, Chief Executive Officer of Global Axcess, stated, "By transitioning from a processing only system to a turnkey solution managed by Global…

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WednesdaySep 02, 2009 8:24 am

Investing Into “Green” China

In the race toward a green-powered future, there is one entrant that is surprisingly among the leaders – China. China has conquered a third of the world market for solar cells. China is also racing along a course to build 100 gigawatts of wind turbines by 2020, doubling again the global capacity for wind power, across vast stretches of Inner Mongolia and Xinjiang. Whether China is going full speed ahead with their green agenda because it believes in global warming is irrelevant to investors. What investors do need to know is that China fears being caught short as the global…

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WednesdaySep 02, 2009 7:44 am

Data Call Technologies, Inc.’s (DCLT.OB) International Distribution Network Now Includes Jamaica, US Network Extended to 37 States

Data Call Technologies, Inc. announced this morning that it has increased its distribution network by delivering digital signage products and services to Kingston, Jamaica. In the press release, the company told investors that this is only the beginning of the promised global outreach as they continue to execute their strategic European and Caribbean initiatives over the next two years. “We’re truly excited that our products are now being provided in Jamaica,” stated Jim Ammons, Data Call Technologies Chairman. “We expect strong continued growth in the Caribbean nations as they seek to deliver real-time, dynamic, and relevant information to island visitors.”…

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WednesdaySep 02, 2009 7:21 am

Yucheng Technologies Ltd. (YTEC) Launches FIP e-Banking Interface to Reduce Digital Identity Theft

Yucheng Technologies Ltd. provides IT services to financial service providers in China. The company yesterday announced it has put into action a Top Four bank’s e-banking VIP interface, combining heightened network security and an easy-to-use system designed to increase customer satisfaction and usage. Serving more than 25 of China’s top banks, Yucheng is looking to provide its high-net worth clients with the most effective level of online security. As the recession plows through its 21st month, global identity fraud has increased to alarming levels. The company’s goal is to reduce the risk of digital identity theft and fraudulent account access…

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WednesdaySep 02, 2009 7:19 am

China Gengsheng Minerals, Inc. (CHGS.OB) Establishes Monolithic Refractory Materials Technology Research Center Supported by Henan Province

China Gengsheng Minerals, Inc., a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of a broad range of high-tech industrial material products in China, recently announced that the company has established a new government-supported R&D center. This new center will be housed on the premise of the company’s subsidiary, Henan Gengsheng Refractories Co., Ltd., for integrated research and development purposes in order to quickly commercialize mineral-based industrial materials. As one of the 64 key industrial engineering and technology centers designated by the Henan Provincial Government this year, the government is expected to provide grants and low-interest loans for the these institutes to develop…

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TuesdaySep 01, 2009 2:58 pm

Cavico Corp. (CAVO.OB) Signs $16 Million Contract for Tunnel Construction at Vietnamese Hydropower Plant

Cavico Corporation is a leading infrastructure development and natural resources conglomerate based in Vietnam. The company works on projects which include the construction of roads, bridges, tunnels, dams, hydropower facilities, buildings, cement plants and mines in Vietnam. Cavico announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Cavico Transport Construction JSC and its joint venture partners – General Construction and Infrastructure Development Company and Song Da Corporation – have signed a construction package with Dakdrinh Hydropower Company. Cavico Transport will construct a 7.5 kilometers long and 4.5 meters wide water tunnel and also tunnel sections, numbers 3, 4 and 5. Cavico's portion of…

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