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TuesdayDec 30, 2008 8:19 am

Northfield Laboratories Inc.’s (NFLD) Application for PolyHeme Accepted for Filing and Granted Priority Review

Today before the opening bell, Northfield Laboratories announced that the U.S. FDA has approved the filing of the Biologics License Application (BLA) for PolyHeme®, the company’s investigative human hemoglobin-based red cell substitute developed to treat life-threatening red blood cell loss when red blood cells are not available. The company also announced that the FDA has chosen the submission for Priority Review, with the intention to review the application by April 30, 2009. Steven A. Gould, M.D., Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, stated, “Filing of our BLA for PolyHeme with Priority Review is a key milestone for Northfield. We are now…

TuesdayDec 30, 2008 6:45 am

Exchange Media Corp. (EXMD.PK): Mobile Media Advertising’s Growing Importance

Any kind of media advertising requires the use of robust analytics to understand user-behavior and to better plan for future growth, and mobile advertising is no different. The need to advertise through mobile devices has become obvious with Global GSM and 3GSM subscribers reaching 3.48 billion. Jason Spero, vice president of marketing at AdMob, who demonstrated a free mobile-analytics tool at a recent Mobile Monday meeting, stated, “There seems to be a trend among the companies that have started early. Ringtones and other entertainment content comprise the largest chunk of mobile advertising, along with car ads, TV and movie promos,…

TuesdayDec 30, 2008 5:58 am

Sector 10, Inc. (SECT.OB) MRU Unit is the Perfect Solution for Construction Sites

Construction sites and industrial buildings must comply with the requirements set by several government agencies, including OSHA, EPA, etc. Issues of concern range from safety to emergency preparedness. Emergency warning systems and first aid supplies are usually in place, but these systems are incomplete and the locations are difficult to find. Because of the large amounts of chemicals and large machinery at industrial sites, there is considerable risk for injury and death. Sector 10's mid-sized MRU units were designed to conform to government agencies' regulations and are customizable to respond to each risk event forecasted by the customer. Thanks to…

TuesdayDec 30, 2008 5:34 am

Hybrid Technologies, Inc. (HYBR.OB) Distribution Subsidiary is Wholly Focused on Expanding the Brand

Hybrid Technologies USA Distributing Inc., a subsidiary of Hybrid Technologies, has made it their mission to bring new battery advancements and propulsion systems to the market. USA Distributing’s long term goals are to work directly with the manufactures that are representing the markets they have targeted as well as provide customers with an all inclusive solution. The company made sure their Training and Support would receive outstanding praise by offering comprehensive classroom and hands-on instruction covering production, assembly and integration, in addition to important business-building sales strategies. USA Distributing even assigns one of their own field representatives to provide valuable…

TuesdayDec 30, 2008 1:55 am

MyECheck, Inc. (MYEC.OB) Keeps the Cash Flowing Without the Need for Paper

MyECheck, Inc. (MYEC.OB) is a leading electronic processor that provides an alternative for banks, merchants, and ecommerce sites to process payments. The patented and proprietary system was initially used to remotely create and clear checks (RCCs) for the safest, fastest, and most cost-effective manner for electronic payments. The company has expanded the system to launch additional services including remote deposit capture (RDC). MyECheck does not require a physical check from the payee for its processing. The system actually generates electronic checks that follow the Check 21 specifications, which allow merchants, banks, and companies to process these items. The system has…

MondayDec 29, 2008 4:06 pm

December 29th CEOcast Weekly Newsletter

Companies featured in this edition of the newsletter: GERS, GNBT, SWYV, PCFG Given the developments of the past year, it should come as no shock that there was no holiday rally to usher in the New Year, but all things considered, things ended in a fairly tame fashion. The Dow ended the week down 64 points to close at 8515, bringing its year to date losses to 35.8%. The Nasdaq faired slightly worse, losing 34 to close at 1530, down 42.3% on the year, while the S&P 500 and Russell 2000 ended the week down 1.7% and 2% respectively. Despite…

MondayDec 29, 2008 8:18 am

China 3C Group (CHCG.OB) Inks Definitive Agreement to Acquire Jinhua Baofa Logistic Ltd.

Today, China 3C Group announced that it has agreed to acquire 100% of Jinhua Baofa Logistic Ltd. ("Jinhua"), a well-known logistic company in Eastern China. The agreed amount for this transaction is RMB 120 million (approximately $17.4 million). The company anticipates completing the acquisition by March 31, 2009. Jinhua was founded in 2001 and currently employs about 350 people. With 280 customers and a fleet of more than 70 trucks, the company had sales of RMB 54.2 million (approximately $7.85 million), net income of RMB 11.7 million (approximately $1.69 million), and gross margin of 32.2% for the nine months ended…

MondayDec 29, 2008 8:11 am

Composite Technology Corp. (CPTC.OB) Subsidiary Successfully Completes Turbines for Chile

Today before the opening bell, Composite Technology Corp. announced that subsidiary DeWind, Inc. has shipped the last five D8-2000 wind turbines for a wind power generation project in Chile. The company previously shipped five turbines to the Port of Houston for the same project. The ten turbines were assembled by TECO Westinghouse in Round Rock, Texas where DeWind's D8-2000 and D8.2 turbine assembly capabilities have been established under the terms of a Commercial Manufacturing Agreement. Robert Rugh, President of DeWind, stated, "This shipment successfully completes the assembly phase of this turbine supply contract. The nacelles and hubs will meet up…

MondayDec 29, 2008 8:09 am

Sirius XM Radio, Inc. (SIRI) Urges Subscribers to Stay Tuned in as it Introduces New Year’s Eve Programming

Today, Sirius XM Radio announced that it will be introducing an extensive lineup of New Year’s Eve programming that encompasses multiple music, talk and sports channels. The satellite radio company will also air exclusive live concert broadcasts featuring some of the most popular acts of the past four decades. Scott Greenstein, President and Chief Content Officer, SIRIUS XM Radio, stated, "With more people staying in this year, SIRIUS XM has a great solution for how to celebrate the new year: stay in with us as we offer special programming across all our channels. Like never before we will provide people…

MondayDec 29, 2008 7:56 am

Transgenomic Inc. (TBIO.OB) Finds Positive Profit Position on Strong Consumable and Research Services Sales

In the world of “Big Pharma,” sometimes the small things go unnoticed. Investors are so interested in when and how the product pipeline will be filled, they miss the development process required to fill it. In a certain sense, they don’t see the trees through the forest. There is much work that needs to be done before a drug gets anywhere near the sales stage, and as the drug companies often say in support of higher drug prices, it costs to get to that point. Finding a company that is a part of that process is an opportunity, and one…

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