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WednesdayMar 04, 2009 5:48 am

Variables You Can Count On

A majority of Americans aged 55 to 80 have fears about investment risks that are undermining their confidence to invest in the stock market. But with traditional pension plans becoming more rare and Social Security’s future in question, many Americans may need to pursue stock market gains in order to avoid a retirement income shortfall. One way to pursue gains in the stock market while also limiting downside risks is through the use of living benefit guarantees that are offered with some variable annuities (for an additional cost). Living Benefits A variable annuity is a long-term financial vehicle designed for…

WednesdayMar 04, 2009 5:20 am

Bluegrass Energy Inc. (BLUG.OB) Announces Updates on Current and Potential Projects/Acquisitions

Bluegrass Energy Inc. (BLUG.OB) is a development stage oil and gas development and exploration company with plans to grow through strategic prospects, industry partners and targeted joint ventures. The company yesterday updated the investment community on its recent acquisitions and Kentucky joint venture, sending shares up 6 percent in yesterday’s trading. In the press release, Bluegrass said that it believes the reserves in Eastern Kentucky are potentially more than previously announced. The company said it has adhered to the restructuring terms of the agreement for the acquisition, and that it will not issue any shares as part of the transaction,…

WednesdayMar 04, 2009 5:15 am

CHDT Corp. (CHDO.OB) Subsidiary Appoints New VP of International Sales

Yesterday morning, a utility lighting and consumer electronics company, Capstone Industries, wholly-owned by the Florida-based CHDT Corporation, announced the appointment of a new Vice President of International Sales. The man selected for the position was 30-year sales and marketing veteran Kenneth G. Drescher. A graduate of William and Mary College in Virginia, Kenneth has made his mark in sales working for such well-known companies as Procter & Gamble, the Regina Company, and Rayovac. Mr. Drescher was chosen specifically for his extensive experience in international sales, during a time when overseas interest in Capstone's specialty lighting products has reached an all-time…

TuesdayMar 03, 2009 2:01 pm

Raptor Pharmaceuticals Corp. (RPTP.OB) is “One to Watch”

Raptor Pharmaceuticals Corp. is a development-stage biotechnology company with their corporate headquarters in Novato, California. They engage in the acquisition, development, and commercialization of pharmaceutical products in the United States. As an OTCBB-traded enterprise, they dedicate their efforts to speeding the delivery of new treatment options to patients. They do this by working to improve existing therapeutics through the application of highly specialized drug targeting platforms and formulation expertise. The Company focuses on underserved patient populations. Their DR Cysteamine is an investigational, delayed-release (DR) oral formulation of cysteamine bitartrate. This is for the potential treatment of nephropathic cystinosis (cystinosis), which…

TuesdayMar 03, 2009 9:39 am

m-Wise, Inc. (MWIS.OB) Releases New Mobile Campaigns Analytics Suite

m-Wise, a mobile content technology provider, today announced the commercial release of its new mobile campaigns analytics suite. Even during our challenged economic situation, the use of mobile devices continues to remain steady. This latest m-Wise release allows business to better manage their current marketing budgets and more intelligently deploy future campaigns. As marketing budgets are under greater scrutiny during our tough economic times, the new m-Wise analytics suite provides businesses with better idea of how effective their campaigns are. The analytics suite is an online tool that provides fast analysis of mobile content and services advertised by ad words,…

TuesdayMar 03, 2009 9:36 am

Bald Eagle Energy Inc. (BEEI.OB) Shows How Oil Can Act Like Gold

Oil exploration company Bald Eagle Energy, Inc. recently showed how a little oil stock can, like gold, do remarkable things. Even though the sluggish economy has brought oil prices down to earlier levels, oil stocks can also be viewed as having a counter-cyclical element. From 2/19 to 2/24, the Dow Jones Industrial Average made another new low, causing some investors to again start using the term “depression”. Little noticed was that, during the exact same time, BEEI jumped over 37%. Unlike the major oil players, Bald Eagle Energy is a small, largely unexposed company, still under the radar of many…

TuesdayMar 03, 2009 9:28 am

MedClean Technologies Inc. (MCLN.OB) Signs Key Lease Financing Agreement

The Connecticut Company MedClean Technologies Inc. has been making major waves in the corporate world due to their success as a provider of innovative technology and services for the onsite treatment and disposal of medical waste. While the young company has continued to leave its mark on Wall Street, MedClean Technologies has recently reached an agreement that may make them a household name. Today, the young company announced it signed an agreement with Structured Finance International (SFI), LLC, an independent financial partner. Under terms of the agreement, SFI will establish, wholly-own, and operate Green Healthcare Financial Solutions, LLC, which will…

TuesdayMar 03, 2009 9:13 am

Spider On Your Back

Is that shirt on your back made partially out of spider silk? Well, not yet. But that question may have a different answer in the not too distant future. Researchers around the world are working hard to untangle one of nature’s greatest mysteries: exactly how do spiders make silk and can it be produced on a commercial scale by man. The reason for all the interest in spider silk relates to its extraordinary qualities, unlike anything currently available. Although there are different types of spider silk, and different ways of measuring strength, it is generally considered to have a tensile…

TuesdayMar 03, 2009 8:57 am

MyECheck Provides Update on Increased Sales & Marketing Efforts

MyECheck Inc. (OTCBB: MYEC), an electronic transaction processor and provider of alternative payment solutions, is pleased to provide its shareholders with an update as to ongoing operations so far this year MyECheck sales efforts have been focused on larger accounts involving longer sales cycles with the company reporting that it has multiple major accounts in its sales pipeline. As part of this increased effort, MyECheck has added additional sales resources including Director of Business Development, Joe Benguerel, and National Sales Manager, Mark Hasik. A number of smaller clients and merchants have been signed and are now in the process of…

TuesdayMar 03, 2009 8:39 am

Beacon Equity Research Featured Company: Phantom Fiber Corp. (PHFB.OB)

Phantom Fiber Corporation is a leading developer of wireless platform software. The company's software enables their customers to deliver high-performance applications across global communications networks to mobile users. Jeff Halloran founded Phantom Fiber Corporation after discovering the limitations of existing wireless technology when trying to implement an online banking system for a Canadian bank. From his experience, Phantom Fiber’s Advanced Wireless Platform originated. The platform is designed to deliver mission-critical data, transactions, and client presentation features to mobile devices on global communication networks. The company's wireless platform extends the rich multimedia content and user experience of existing Internet websites securely…

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