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FridayNov 06, 2009 10:34 am

Fixed Annuities May Offer Stability

In the wake of steep stock market declines in 2008, American workers have begun to doubt whether their tax-deferred retirement plans will be able to generate the income they will need during their retirement years. In fact, only 42% of participants in a 2009 survey still expect their 401(k), IRA, and other retirement savings plans to be a major source of retirement income — the lowest measure since the annual survey began. If you are concerned about having a stable source of retirement income, a fixed annuity may just fit the bill. Income Now or Later A fixed annuity is…

FridayNov 06, 2009 10:32 am

A New Way to Diversify

With nearly $450 billion in assets and growing, exchange-traded funds may be ready for their turn in the spotlight. The number of ETFs has grown from 80 at the end of 2000 to 737 at the start of 2009. Although these investment vehicles have entered the mainstream, some investors may feel that ETFs are shrouded in mystery. Yet once you demystify them and understand how they work, you will be in a better position to determine whether exchange-traded funds may be appropriate for your portfolio. What Is an ETF? Exchange-traded funds are unique investments that resemble mutual funds in some…

FridayNov 06, 2009 10:09 am

UFP Technologies, Inc. (UFPT) Reports Net Income of $2.1 Million for Third Quarter

UFP Technologies, Inc., a leading designer and manufacturer of interior protective packaging solutions, recently announced the company’s third quarter earnings, ended September 30, 2009, with net income of $2.1 million or $0.34 per diluted share. Sales for the third quarter totaled $27.6 million, slightly higher than 2008 third quarter sales of $27.5 million. For the nine-month period ended September 30, 2009, UFP Technologies reported net income of $3.0 million or $0.49 per diluted common share outstanding, compared to $4.0 million or $0.63 per diluted common share outstanding for the corresponding nine months in 2008. Sales over the same time period…

FridayNov 06, 2009 10:07 am

AMCON Distributing Co. (DIT) Reports Record Fully Diluted Earnings per Share

AMCON Distributing Company is a leading wholesale distributor of consumer products including beverages, candy, tobacco, frozen and chilled foods, groceries, and health and beauty care products. The company distributes these products in the states of Nebraska, Missouri, Illinois, Arkansas, North Dakota and South Dakota. The company's two wholly-owned subsidiaries, Health Food Associates and Chamberlin's Natural Foods, operate health and natural product retail stores in Florida, Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska. The company recently announced that it had record fully diluted earnings per share of $16.61 on net income available to common stockholders of $12.4 million for the fiscal year ended…

FridayNov 06, 2009 10:05 am

Valley Forge Composite Technologies, Inc. (VLFY.OB) Gains ‘Momentum’ with Wheel Products

One company that is starting to gain recognition is Valley Forge Composite Technologies, Inc. With their headquarters in Covington, Kentucky, the Valley Forge has become a leader in Counter-Terrorism technology and has started to made major progress in the sales of their Momentum Wheel Products. Within these lines of products, Valley Forge is a manufacturer and marketer of breakthrough cargo/baggage and people screening technologies. The company was proud to report the fruits of their efforts with the announcement that they have received an additional order of $2,700,000 for its momentum wheel line of products. Leading the way at Valley Forge…

FridayNov 06, 2009 9:58 am

Newport Digital Technologies, Inc. (NPDT.OB) and the Great Promise of RFID

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technologies are opening up an exciting new world of possibilities for businesses and governments to increase the efficiency of their operations. Introducing innovative new applications and services, RFID allows organizations to securely capture, track and manage their critical assets in real-time. These assets include pallets in a warehouse, goods in a shopping cart, ID tags on students, patients, inmates and even passports, credit cards and other documents. For the retail industry, RFID not only enables merchants to reduce costs by providing greater visibility of their inventory as it moves across the supply chain into the warehouse…

ThursdayNov 05, 2009 3:27 pm

Small Cap Voice Featured Company: Vivakor, Inc. (VIVK.OB)

Vivakor, Inc. is a biotechnology holding company with transdisciplinary research that focuses on developing and acquiring products in the fields of molecular medicine, electro-optics, biological handling and natural and formulary compounds that extend or improve life. They also provide contract research services for third parties. The company is dedicated to advancing new ideas that improve life for the individual patient, researcher, clinician, and consumer. Vivakor’s business model is to be a research hub focused on areas that have both an identified scientific need and a substantial market opportunity. From the commencement of product conception through development, the company targets specific…

ThursdayNov 05, 2009 2:58 pm

Small Cap Voice Featured Client: On4 Communications Inc. (ONCI.OB)

On4™ Communications is a globally diversified Location Based Services (LBS) company with offices in Scottsdale, Arizona; Richmond, British Columbia and representation in China. On4 anticipates growing its business rapidly and successfully becoming an industry leader. The company focuses its efforts on the integration of proprietary and non-proprietary hardware and wireless carrier platforms with non-competing vertical partners to access lucrative consumer-based niche markets. On4™ leverages its strategic relationships through joint ventures, partnerships and acquisitions to provide market opportunities for emerging technologies in the LBS space. On4™ Communications can provide either hardware-only (GSM or CDMA devices) or fully integrated custom solutions, depending…

ThursdayNov 05, 2009 2:47 pm

Pure Earth, Inc. (PREA) Awarded $14 Million Contract

Pure Earth, Inc. was awarded a $14 million contract in connection with the construction of a new sports facility for the New Jersey Nets in Brooklyn, N.Y. The company said that its previous work in this area was integral in securing the contract. The contract is to treat and possibly reuse the contaminated soil that will be removed from the site in preparation for construction. "This is a huge award in what has been a very challenging year for Pure Earth, Inc. We have continued to focus on establishing a superior network of facilities which can provide cost-effective services in…

ThursdayNov 05, 2009 2:42 pm

Clenergen Corp.’s (CRGE.OB) Total Solution for Bio-Energy

Clenergen Corp. is a developer of clean biomass power generation systems, with its current focus on the nation of India. The company is using a unique approach to use specifically-grown biomass feedstock in order to power its generators. The company has gained access to acreage in India for plantations in which to grow specific plants as biomass feedstock for power generation plants. A footprint of only 4,000 acres is sufficient to generate up to 16MW per hour of electricity on an annual basis. The first plant that Clenergen has identified is a high calorific strain of bamboo (Beema Bamboo) which…

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