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MondayOct 20, 2008 11:11 am

Gas Down Despite Expected OPEC Cuts

Gas prices in the U.S. fell sharply on Monday, as motorists found prices at the pump dropping even further below the three dollar mark. The national average has fallen to $2.92 per gallon, even as OPEC's plans to meet in Vienna on Friday are expected to result in "substantial" oil production rate cuts. Midday trading on Monday saw the price of light, sweet crude for November delivery go to $74.14 a barrel; a far cry from highs reached less than a six months ago. Let us hear your thoughts below:

MondayOct 20, 2008 11:10 am

Markets Calmer – Stocks Rise on Monday

This Monday brought a moment of relief from tension on Wall Street as the Dow rose nearly 200 points during midday trading. As bank-to-bank lending rates continue to taper and the credit markets' earlier suffering begins to fade, investor confidence is making a comeback. While our nation's financial problems aren't over, people are happy to see a relatively calm market as compared to the volatility experienced in the past few weeks. A tempering of the veritable hot-bed of recent panic and frustration is exactly what is needed to occur in order for our system to begin its recovery. Let us…

MondayOct 20, 2008 11:09 am

Bush, Bernanke Now Supporting New Stimulus Bill

It is beginning to look as if another economic stimulus package is in the cards for Americans as President Bush and Fed Chairman Bernanke, previously opposed to the bill, changed their tune and announced support of the idea. "With the economy likely to be weak for several quarters, and with some risk of a protracted slowdown, consideration of a fiscal package by the Congress at this juncture seems appropriate," Bernanke commented. Specific details of the package have yet to be established, but the Bush administration has promised to consider enacting the bill following its passage through Congress. Let us hear…

MondayOct 20, 2008 10:28 am

Dutton Associates Featured Company: Hong Kong Highpower Technology, Inc. (HPJ)

Hong Kong Highpower Technology, Inc. (HPJ) is a holding company specializing in the development, research, and manufacturing of nickel metal hydride (Ni-MH) rechargeable battery cells through their production facilities in China. The company's rechargeable batteries provide both high-energy density and long life, and are well-suited for use in both consumer electronics and industrial applications. The Ni-MH rechargeable batteries have been developed to meet the demands of a number of specific market requirements including recyclability, high power, high energy density, long life, low cost, and other important characteristics for consumer and original equipment manufacturer applications. These batteries can be used for…

MondayOct 20, 2008 10:25 am

Dutton Associates Featured Company: 21st Century Holding Company (TCHC)

Through their subsidiaries and their contractual relationships with their independent agents and general agents, 21st Century Holding Company (NASDAQ: TCHC) is an established insurance company that controls and generates revenue from substantially all aspects of their insurance businesses. The company is fully authorized to underwrite homeowner's property and casualty insurance, commercial general liability insurance, personal automobile insurance, and commercial automobile insurance in various states implementing various lines of authority, and does this primarily through their wholly owned subsidiaries, Federated National Insurance Company and American Vehicle Insurance Company. Federated National Insurance Company (FNIC) was created in January of 1992 and was…

MondayOct 20, 2008 9:04 am

MyECheck, Inc. (MYEC.OB) Provides Merchants Security with Payments

Since the company was founded in 2002, MyECheck, Inc. (MYEC.OB) has focused on creating a suite of products to meet the needs of its clientele. The company first focused on developing a safe and fast method of processing electronic payments that can be used by merchants and website retailers. It then developed a retail deposit capture (RDC) process where check images are created to reduce costs by eliminating the need for creating and transporting paper checks. The company has branched out to include an additional payment processing service called MyECheck Secure Payment Systems (SPS). Clients can add on the MyECheck…

MondayOct 20, 2008 8:59 am

CleanTech BioFuels (CLTH.OB) is “One to Watch”

CleanTech BioFuels, Inc. (CLTH.OB) is a small company with a big idea. The idea is to turn solid municipal waste, of which the U.S. generates over 600,000 tons each day, into ethanol, and CleanTech now has the licensed technology to do it. Ethanol, you may recall, has been at the heart of a rising controversy. Ethanol is a versatile renewable fuel, based upon plant material, providing a clean way to tap the sun’s energy. Its biggest advantage is that it can be used to power cars. Since 1975, Brazil has been producing and distributing ethanol, made from sugarcane, and has…

MondayOct 20, 2008 8:13 am

China Natural Gas Inc. (CHNG.OB) Sees Tax Incentives and Exclusive Distribution Rights Boosting Revenues

China Natural Gas Inc., a natural gas retailer operating in Central China, offers retail compressed natural gas (CNG) and piped natural gas to consumers and businesses located in and around central Guangzhou Province. The company is considered the “tip of the sword” in China’s plan to address environmental concerns with CNG and piped natural gas in the region. The company operates on three levels and should be able to capitalize on the government’s new outlook toward CNG and piped natural gas on each level it serves. The company’s CNG car conversion business will see increased revenues owing to modifications made…

MondayOct 20, 2008 7:29 am

Simtrol Inc. (SMRL.OB) Secures Courts and Prisons with State-of-the-Art Technology

Simtrol has developed the Arraigner™ and the Visitor™ to handle the problems of overcrowded courts and prisons. This technology allows law enforcement to concentrate on upholding justice instead of losing money and energy dealing with over populous in the court and prison systems. The Arraigner is one of the company’s flagship products that have garnered national attention. By integrating multipoint videoconferencing, digital document management, digital signatures and evidence into a unified platform, Simtrol’s Arraigner substantially reduces the complexity, risk, and cost associated with arraignments and other pre-trial proceedings. If utilized, the Arraigner can save up to $15 million per year…

MondayOct 20, 2008 6:24 am

Delta Natural Gas Company Inc. (DGAS): Supplying Kentucky

Trading on the NASDAQ Global Market, Delta Natural Gas Company Inc. is a premier provider of natural gas services. Headquartered in Winchester, Kentucky, they serve the central and southeastern sections of the state. Founded in 1949, the company has facilitated growth through expansion and acquisitions. They gather, produce, distribute, store, and transport natural gas. The Company engages in weather-sensitive commercial and residential sales. Delta Natural Gas Company operates in two business segments. Their Regulated segment sells and distributes natural gas to retail customers in 23 counties in Kentucky. This segment also transports gas to industrial customers in their system that…

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