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FridayMay 22, 2009 9:36 am

Recapping Market Capitalization

In 2008, some of the major market indexes reset the limits by which they separate large-cap, mid-cap, and small-cap stocks. The S&P 500, which is considered a benchmark for large-cap stocks, lowered the limit for inclusion in the index from $4.5 billion to $4 billion. Meanwhile, another index publisher, MSCI Barra, revised its large-cap definition to $7.5 billion, down from $11 billion.1 Similarly, falling stock prices allowed some money managers to buy stocks that were previously too big for their objectives while forcing them to sell others that no longer fit their portfolio rules. We may see more forced buying…

FridayMay 22, 2009 9:34 am

Kraig Biocraft Laboratories, Inc.’s (KBLB.OB) Focus on High Performance Fibers and Polymers

Kraig Biocraft Laboratories Inc. is a company focused on the development of high performance technical fibers and polymers utilizing spider genes which are inserted into silkworms. The company aims to create a transgenic variety of silkworms capable of spinning a new “super fiber” that is similar to natural spider silk, one of the strongest and most resilient fibers known. While the production of a “super fiber” is Kraig Biocraft's primary focus, the company is also considering the production of other unique proteins utilizing transgenic silkworms as a protein expression platform. It is thought that there is a large, viable market…

FridayMay 22, 2009 8:49 am

Zealous Inc. (ZLUS.OB) Subsidiary Launches into $4.8 Billion Market with Introduction of its Organic Herbal Supplements

Health and Wellness Partners Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of online distribution and content management company Zealous Inc. (ZLUS.OB), today announced it has officially rolled out its certified organic brand of herbal vitamins and supplements. "We are extremely pleased to have these new herbal supplements to offer our customers and feel they will make a great addition to our exclusive California distribution of Liquid Ice Energy Drink and Rock Hard Weekend male stimulant," Joe Spaziano, president of Health and Wellness Partners stated in the press release. These products run under the brand name Organix+ by HWP Labs and are organically…

FridayMay 22, 2009 8:45 am

Oromin Exploration Ltd. (OLEPF.OB) Continues to Prove its Argentine Oil Find

Oil and gold exploration is just that, exploration. Sometimes a solid find exceeds expectations, while in other instances that discovery proves to be a “dry hole” with less potential. This understanding is just the nature of the gold and oil exploration game. There is always a roll of the dice in these instances but there is also the chance of incredible returns. Oromin Exploration Inc., an oil exploration and development company, works to locate and develop oil interests. Its current prospects are located in Argentina. From all recent independent reports, the company’s permit, relating to its CCyB-9 Santa Rosa exploration…

FridayMay 22, 2009 8:41 am

EV Innovations, Inc. (EVII.OB) Offers Electric Pickup

EV Innovations, Inc., the electric car maker that received so much attention at the recent New York International Auto Show, is already expanding their WAVE family of vehicles to include a sleek new pickup truck version. It’s called the WAVE-TRX and is expected to follow the same footprint as EV’s popular WAVE car that caused such a stir in New York. The truck version adds a cargo carrying back end, but retains the aerodynamic styling, eco-friendly qualities, and low price that made the car version such a hit. Some electric car makers have offered high end vehicles, but with price…

FridayMay 22, 2009 7:10 am

FFW Corp. (FFWC.OB) Approves Quarterly Cash Dividend

FFW Corporation, parent corporation of Crossroads Bank, announced today that it has approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.22 per share of common stock. Payable June 30, 2009 to shareholders of record on June 15, 2009, the dividend represents a 4.76% increase over the cash dividend of $0.21 paid the prior year's same quarter. According to the press release, the book value of FFW Corporation stock was $18.24 per share as of April 30, 2009. Yesterday the stock’s trading price closed at $11.10 and the number of outstanding shares was 1,112,260 as of the same date. At the end of…

FridayMay 22, 2009 6:56 am

Byron Elton Promoted as Carbon Sciences, Inc.’s (CABN.OB) Chairman and CEO

Carbon Sciences Inc., developer of a breakthrough technology to recycle carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions into gasoline and other fuels, announced this morning that Byron Elton has been promoted to Chairman of the Board of Directors and CEO. Elton is replacing Derek McLeish who recently announced his retirement. Derek McLeish commented, "My retirement and Byron's promotion to the chief executive position have been considered for quite some time. Byron has demonstrated great passion, vision and a unique ability to energize our company. He is a very capable leader. I am confident about passing the torch to Byron and look forward to…

FridayMay 22, 2009 5:49 am

Xerox Corp’s (XRX) CEO Mulcahy Retiring; Burns Announced as Successor

Xerox Corp. (NYSE: XRX), the world’s leading document management, technology and services enterprise, recently announced that chief executive officer, Anne Mulcahy, will retire on July 1st and will be succeeded by Ursula Burns, the company’s president. According to the company, Mulcahy will continue to support the transition following her retirement on July 1st and will be at the office full time to ensure a smooth transfer of power and also handle customer relations and strategy. Mulcahy was appointed in 2001 after the company fired G. Richard Thoman amid mounting financial debt and losses. Mulcahy is credited with leading the document…

ThursdayMay 21, 2009 1:08 pm

DataCall Technologies, Inc. (DCLT.OB) is “One to Watch”

Headquartered in Houston, Texas, DataCall Technologies, Inc. is a company that focuses on offering real-time information/content to the Digital Signage community. They present this information in a uniquely packaged, rich user experience. They combine this with a multitude of delivery methods, so they can offer information the way users want to receive it. DataCall Technologies, Inc. trades on the OTCBB as part of the Business Services industry. Data Call's information feeds are available for viewing throughout digital signage networks in numerous venues. These include gas stations, airports, sports arenas, banks, clinics, car dealers, and manufacturing plants. They also include luxury…

ThursdayMay 21, 2009 12:45 pm

Thoughtbot Engaged to Develop The UpTurn, Inc.’s (UPTR.PK) Real Estate Matching Platform

The UpTurn, Inc., an innovative company operating an online destination (www.TheUpTurn.com) where industry professionals, homeowners, sellers and seekers can be intelligently matched for their real estate needs, announced after the closing bell today that it has entered into an agreement with Thoughtbot to develop TheUpturn.com on the Ruby on Rails platform, the same platform that the highly successful Twitter.com was built upon. Thoughtbot, an advanced technology consulting firm, provides a range of web application development and design services, creating dynamic content management systems and designing consumer-driven applications for the digital age. The consulting firm’s recent successes include Hoptoad, a service…

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