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WednesdayOct 08, 2008 11:50 am

Chembio Diagnostics, Inc. (CEMI.OB) Announces FDA Approval for Extended Age Range for Routine HIV Testing

Chembio Diagnostics, Inc. (CEMI.OB), a developer, manufacturer and marketer of proprietary rapid diagnostic tests in the growing $5 billion point-of-care testing market, recently announced that the company has received approval from the United States Food and Drug Administration to extend the testing age range for its HIV rapid point-of-care tests to individuals 13 years of age and older. A recent clinical study was designed to evaluate the performance of the company's FDA-approved rapid tests, Clearview® COMPLETE HIV 1/ 2 and Clearview® HIV 1/ 2 STAT-PAK®. The University of Maryland School of Medicine performed the study for Chembio on four separate…

WednesdayOct 08, 2008 11:22 am

Red Chip Featured Company: Avalon Ventures Ltd. (AVL.TO)

Avalon Ventures Ltd. (AVL.TO) is a Canadian company focused on the exploration and development of rare metals and minerals. The demand for metals such as lithium, beryllium, indium, gallium, along with rare minerals like calcium feldspar and rare earth elements (REE), is increasing for both technology and environmental applications. At this time, Avalon owns a 100% stake in five rare metal and mineral projects in Canada. The East Kemptville Project in Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia, covers a 7,680 acre area. In 2007, the company hired Hudgtec Consulting to perform a detailed compilation of historical data on the area. Avalon is…

WednesdayOct 08, 2008 9:43 am

Russians Halt Trading

Both Russian stock markets were shut down on Wednesday after stocks went into freefall within the first thirty minutes of trading. The now worldwide credit crunch has obviously found its way to the far corners of the globe, as Russia begins to feel the adverse effects. The MICEX, where most of Russia's trading takes place, will be inactive until Friday; The RTS index will be suspended until further notice. President Dmitry Medvedev spoke of the current turmoil at a conference in France: "Any crisis is a natural way of resolving contradictions. And it must be used to 'clean up' and…

WednesdayOct 08, 2008 9:42 am

Markets in Continuous State of Flux

Amid continuing fears over the state of the nation's credit markets, stocks are fluctuating a lot today. Increases were recorded following the opening bell, yet by early afternoon the Dow had fallen as much as 200 points. Interest rate cuts by the Fed took awhile to sink in, as investors remain extremely wary, however every major index jumped from red to green shortly after 1:00 pm EDT. We can expect the uneasiness to continue, as funds from the recently passed rescue package are certain to take time to filter through. Let us hear your thoughts below:

WednesdayOct 08, 2008 9:41 am

Banks around the World Slash Interest Rates

On Wednesday, the Fed, joined by banks across the globe, slashed interest rates in the first move resembling a united front since the beginning of the financial crisis. The Fed itself cut its key rate to 1.5 percent, followed up with cuts by the Bank of England, European Central Bank, and central banks of China, Canada, Sweden, and Switzerland. The action intends to loosen the grip of fear spreading worldwide. Let us hear your thoughts below:

WednesdayOct 08, 2008 9:39 am

Onstream Media Corp. (ONSM) Announces Several New Developments

2008 is shaping up to be an extremely eventful year for Onstream Media. On Tuesday, the company released a cover-all press statement that included a listing-status report, modifications to a recent acquisition agreement, and details surrounding recent product upgrades. On October 1st, a letter was received from NASDAQ stating that Onstream's common stock is subject to de-listing as a result of the company's failure to hold a required annual shareholder meeting by the end of its fiscal year (September 30th). A hearing has been set for November 20, 2008 with the NASDAQ Listing Qualifications Panel to address the issue. On…

WednesdayOct 08, 2008 9:37 am

Market Education Series: Understanding Level II

Level IIs can be a crucial help in determining when to sell or buy a stock, but many traders aren’t even sure what the tool is. In our two part Level II market education series, we help investors understand what Level II is, analyze common occurrences and basic interactions, and go over basic strategies. To view Part 1, please visit: http://www.qualitystocks.net/videocharts.php?chartvid_id=27 To view Part 2, please visit: http://www.qualitystocks.net/videocharts.php?chartvid_id=31 Let us hear your thoughts below:

WednesdayOct 08, 2008 9:28 am

Brite-Strike Tactical Illumination, Inc. (BSTI.PK) Fills Gap in Growing Self-Defense Market

Brite-Strike Tactical Illumination (BSTI.PK), maker of high-intensity light products for government and self-defense use, is in an enviable position. Their product line has managed to successfully address a variety of problems that limit their competitors. Brite-Strike, based in Massachusetts, produces a unique set of tactical LED light products which are being used by professionals and consumers to protect themselves and gain the upper hand against would-be attackers. Brite-Strike’s primary product is a hand-held flashlight that uses the latest Luxeon™ LED and EMP chip technology to generate an output 15 times brighter than any other hand-held light in the world. The…

WednesdayOct 08, 2008 9:24 am

DayStar Technologies, Inc. (DSTI) Meets Q3 Technical & Production Goals

DayStar Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:DSTI), producers of thin-film photovoltaic products for solar energy utilities, today announced the progress it has made in meeting its Q3 technical and production goals. A conference call, scheduled for 10 a.m. (Pacific time) today, can be heard in replay until October 15 by dialing 203-369-3944, and entering the pass code 1234. An archived webcast replay will be available for one year on the company website, www.DayStarTech.com. DayStar produces thin-film solar cells and modules based upon CIGS (copper indium gallium di-selenide). Thin-film photovoltaic products, currently comprising about 10% of the PV market, are much less expensive to…

WednesdayOct 08, 2008 9:05 am

Superlattice Power, Inc. (SLAT.OB) is on the Cutting Edge with its Lithium-Ion Batteries

Superlattice Power, Inc. (SLAT.OB) is an emerging leader in the development and worldwide marketing of advanced lithium-ion powered batteries. The company has a step-by-step plan to bring its superlattice batteries from the synthesis of cathode materials to the evaluation and testing of products. Superlattice also has a short-term goal to develop a battery that can power an all-electric vehicle to a range of 200 miles, but hopes in the long-term plan to create lithium-ion batteries for use in businesses and personal residences. In the 1970s, when lithium batteries were first developed, they were considered unsafe because the lithium would become…

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