ThursdayDec 18, 2008 11:24 am

BioSpecifics Technologies Corp. (BSTC.OB) Partners with Pfizer and Auxilium for XIAFLEX(TM) in Europe

Today, BioSpecifics Technologies announced that its partner Auxilium Pharmaceuticals, Inc. has signed a license agreement with Pfizer, Inc. to market XIAFLEX in Europe and other territories for the treatment of Dupuytren's disease and Peyronie's disease. As terms of the partnership, BioSpecifics will receive $6.375 million of the $75 million upfront payment paid to Auxilium by Pfizer, and will be entitled to 8.5% of the $410 million in additional milestone payments that may be made by Pfizer to Auxilium in the future. Thomas L. Wegman, President of BioSpecifics, stated, “We are pleased that Pfizer, the world's largest pharmaceutical company, has committed…

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ThursdayDec 18, 2008 10:34 am

HST Global, Inc. (HSTC.OB) is “One to Watch”

HST Global, Inc. is a development-stage biotechnology company committed to acquiring, developing and commercializing innovative products to enhance cancer care. The company determines to acquire proprietary rights to these products, fund their R&D, and bring the products to market. Since HST’s inception, they have focused their efforts and resources primarily on Salicinium, a clinical stage drug candidate, as well as raising capital and recruiting personnel. The company’s focus is on in-licensing and further advancing drug candidates that are undergoing or have already completed initial clinical testing for the treatment of cancer. Although the cost of licensing drug candidates that have…

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ThursdayDec 18, 2008 9:09 am

Arabian American Development Company (ARSD) Indicates Finances are in Order, Readies NG Transloading and Petrochemical Solvent Expansion Plans

Just because a particular market is in a volatile place at the moment, it does not make it a lesser investment opportunity. In past posts, a case has been made for looking at “where the market will be, instead of where it is.” Market, balance sheet, and a solid management are generally what identify an investment in this regard. Investors who continued to look at the next quarter were, more than likely, the one’s that got into the most hot water over the last 1 1/2 years. An investor that has a bit longer time horizon, and a good eye…

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ThursdayDec 18, 2008 7:52 am

Keep Kraig Biocraft Laboratories, Inc. (KBLB.OB) On Your Radar!

Kraig Biocraft Laboratories, Inc., a biotechnology company, has their focus on developing high performance polymers and technical fibers. The company is utilizing their proprietary genetic engineering technology to develop and produce polymers and protein-based materials, including Spider silk, which may have numerous commercial and consumer applications. Kraig Biocraft is working with university scientists and laboratories to create these new polymers that have potentially broad applications in the multi-billion dollar marketplace for high performance polymers. The company sponsors and collaborates on research projects within university genetic engineering laboratories as a means of utilizing the greatest minds in their field. Spider Silk…

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ThursdayDec 18, 2008 7:38 am

Nexia Holdings, Inc. (NXHD.OB) CEO Joins QualityStocks for Exclusive Interview

Today, QualityStocks published a 6 minute interview featuring Richard Surber from Nexia Holdings. In the interview, Mr. Surber commented on the business’s three areas of operations, exciting new developments, as well as the attractiveness of the current stock price. He also gave his personal insight on the company’s future goals. To hear the entire interview, visit: http://www.qualitystocks.net/videocharts.php?chartvid_id=130 Let us hear your thoughts: Nexia Holdings Message Board

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ThursdayDec 18, 2008 7:28 am

Hunt Gold Corp. (HGLC.PK) Reports Status on Drilling Operations

Today, Hunt Gold Corp. announced that it has completed its third and fourth drill holes at its “Mockingbird” Gold Project in Arizona. The third hole was drilled from the same drill pad at the Great West Gold Mine, but at a different angle to test continuity of gold mineralization down dip from the previous hole. The altered and brecciated zone was encountered 71 - 87.5 feet, which was before the expected mineralization at 107'. This is suggestive of listric faulting, which is a predictable characteristic of detachment terranes. According to the press release, the drill rig has been moved in…

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ThursdayDec 18, 2008 7:00 am

MyECheck, Inc. (MYEC.OB) Launches Newest Software Upgrade

Today, MyECheck, Inc. announced that it has developed and launched a software upgrade called osCommerce Plug-In for Quick Open Source Integration. With the new software, osCommerce users have easy access to MyECheck services by simply downloading and installing software from www.oscommerce.com. osCommerce has grown into a large growing eCommerce community that consists of over 182,900 store owners and developers. These members support each other and extend osCommerce Online Merchant with a growing library of add-ons. Currently there are more than 4,800 free add-ons available to customize osCommerce Online Merchant online stores and help improve sales numbers. Edward Starrs, C.E.O. of MyECheck…

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ThursdayDec 18, 2008 6:30 am

The Amergence Group (AMNG.PK) DVCD+ Technology has Huge Potential

Earlier this month, The Amergence Group announced that it has launched proprietary technology that combines some of the best features found in DVDs and audio CDs. This breakthrough technology, called DVCD+, enables duplicators and replicators worldwide to deliver DVDs that include value-added features not found on standard DVDs. The market for this technology is massive with approximately 90 million homes owning a DVD player. In 2007 alone, Hollywood shipped 1.7 billion DVDs. According to Music and video entertainment Industry visionary Mr. Ripp, "DVCD+ packs an incredible number of features into a standard DVD format. The extra features can be enjoyed…

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ThursdayDec 18, 2008 6:06 am

Nexia Holdings, Inc. (NXHD.OB) Appoints Team of Real Estate Acquisition Professionals

Today before the opening bell, Nexia Holdings announced that a subsidiary of the company, Wasatch Capital Corporation, has assembled a team of new officers to manage the real estate operations that will be expanding under Wasatch's ownership. The appointments are as follows: Casey J. Coleman as President, Corey Vandenberg as Vice President, and William Pettet as Secretary/Treasurer. Richard Surber, CEO of Nexia Holdings, commented, "The team that Nexia is assembling will be key to our future success as a real estate holdings company. These professionals will take Nexia in a new direction. I have a high level of confidence in…

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WednesdayDec 17, 2008 9:30 am

Dynavax Technologies Corp. (DVAX) Announces Worldwide Strategic Alliance, Share Price Skyrockets Over 400%

Yesterday, very few investors even knew about Dynavax Technologies Corp., but today the company received much attention after announcing a worldwide strategic alliance with GlaxoSmithKline (NYSE: GSK) to discover, develop and commercialize novel inhibitors of endosomal Toll-like Receptors (TLRs) to treat immuno-inflammatory diseases. As of Wednesday afternoon, the stock is up approximately 458% on 8.7 million traded shares. Through the alliance, Dynavax will receive $10 million from GSK for the exchange of an exclusive option over four programs targeting autoimmune and inflammatory diseases such as lupus, psoriasis, and rheumatoid arthritis. According to the press release, Dynavax can receive future potential…

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