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WednesdayAug 06, 2008 11:52 am

Should Iraq Assume Greater Responsibility for Reconstruction Efforts?

With oil prices at or near all-time highs, it has become increasingly apparent that Iraq is closer than ever to financial independence. With the extreme property damage caused by an invasion of questionable legality, the need for security and reconstruction monies is great, but who should be held accountable? Many US taxpayers are becoming disenchanted, due to the fact that, with nearly $33 billion in oil earnings in the first half of 2008, Iraq is now capable of shouldering an increased share of the burden. Our own economy is floundering, and many simply feel that it is time for Iraq…

WednesdayAug 06, 2008 8:41 am

Neurocrine Biosciences Inc. (NASDAQ: NBIX) Continues Work with a Deep Product Pipeline

In the world of bioscience, product development is all well and good but does little for potential investors until those products make their way through the approvals process. The closer the products get to approval, the closer an investor will be to potential profit. If an investor can find a company that is far enough along, but not too far along to boost its stock price out of range, he will be ready for a nice tidy profit when the product goes to market. Neurocrine Bioscience Inc., a bioscience company, works to develop and market a variety of neurological and…

WednesdayAug 06, 2008 6:11 am

Ecosphere Technologies Inc. (ESPH.OB) Announces Water Recycling Program with Devon Energy

Ecosphere Technologies Inc. (ESPH.OB) is a diversified water engineering and services company primarily focused on the natural gas industry. The company provides water recycling services at the well site to provide clean water for energy companies to extract natural gas from unconventional shale plays. With increasing demand and decreasing supplies of oil and gas, companies are looking to bring on new supplies wherever they can. Many of these new hydrocarbon sources are locked in geologically challenging environments which call for using unconventional solutions. Ecosphere Technologies bring to their customers advanced water recycling technologies and expertise to increase energy production, reduce…

WednesdayAug 06, 2008 5:20 am

Empire District Electric Company (NYSE: EDE), Making the Atmosphere Electric for Their Shareholders

From a company that started out in 1909 with 109 miles of transmission line, 8 megawatts of generating capacity, and 2,400 customers, Empire District Electric Company (EDE) has come a long way. Today, the company utilizes more than 1,200 miles of transmission line and over 1255 megawatts of capacity to serve approximately 215,000 customers. Trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), Empire has their headquarters in Joplin, Missouri. They are a regulated utilities company that provides electricity, natural gas, and water service. They serve customers in Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. The company provides their natural gas service through…

WednesdayAug 06, 2008 5:16 am

Dress Barn Inc. (NASDAQ: DBRN): All Dressed Up with Somewhere to Go

Focusing on the fashion needs and desires of the 21st century woman, Dress Barn Inc. is a national specialty apparel retailer offering quality career and casual fashion apparel. They offer their distinct lines through their "dressbarn" and "maurices" brands. With a current market capitalization of $988.61M, Dress Barn Inc. trades on NASDAQ. Their corporate headquarters are in Suffern, New York. The company began back in 1962 when Roslyn Jaffe opened the first dressbarn store in Stamford, Connecticut. In 1963, a second store opened. Roslyn's husband Elliot joined the business shortly after Roslyn began the company. The company now operates, as…

WednesdayAug 06, 2008 4:39 am

ZAP’s (ZAAP.OB) CEO and Al Yousuf’s COO Show Support for Kentucky Governor

Tuesday August 5th, ZAP’s CEO Steve Schneider and Ashraf Saeed, COO of the Al Yousuf Group which has provided nearly $15 million in capital over the past year to help ZAP increase its electric vehicle manufacturing, marketing and distribution, stood by while Kentucky’s Governor Steve Beshear signed an executive order directing the Transportation Cabinet to immediately develop and implement an emergency regulation authorizing the use of low-speed electric vehicles on Kentucky's roadways, including the Xebra, a 40-MPH electric car and truck. According to the company, the Xebra took more than three decades of thought and evolution to create and will…

WednesdayAug 06, 2008 4:34 am

Expect No Bawling from Crown Crafts Incorporated (NASDAQ: CRWS) Stock Owners

This stock revolves around infant, toddlers, and juveniles. The company makes and distributes a vast array of branded goods which parents and guardians need for daily care of their loved ones. Experienced stock investors will appreciate the resilience of this business scope. Care for the young is above the vagaries of business cycles. Distribution strength is another appealing feature of this small-capital stock. The company functions through a durable mix of physical logistics and the Internet. You will find this company’s brands on the shelves of the most established retail chains, and in specialized outlets for the demographic group as…

WednesdayAug 06, 2008 4:32 am

China Distance Education Holdings Limited (NYSE: DL) Makes an Enticing Investment Offer

Here is a great new stock investment opportunity. It comes from China and is a new listing on the NYSE. The business relates to distance education. The company has earned a Net Profit Margin of 43.31% on a Trailing Twelve Months Basis. August 2008 has opened for the stock with a price below $7. Why is this a special investment opportunity? The phenomenal role of China in world business demands English literacy of the local population. Multi-media technology makes it feasible for people everywhere to learn new languages through the Internet. Professional business management is another skill to which large…

TuesdayAug 05, 2008 5:41 pm

ZIOPHARM Oncology, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZIOP) Announces Positive Pre-clinical Data on Darinaparsin in Leukemia Publication

ZIOPHARM Oncology, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZIOP), a biopharmaceutical company engaged in the development and commercialization of a diverse, risk-sensitive portfolio of in-licensed cancer drugs to address unmet medical needs, recently announced the publication of results from a pre-clinical study of darinaparsin (ZIO-101) in the July 17, 2008 online advance publication issue of Leukemia, a Nature publication. Darinaparsin is a proprietary small molecule organic arsenic licensed from The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center and Texas A&M University that induces cell cycle arrest and cell death by targeting several cellular pathways essential for cell survival. The study showed that darinaparsin…

TuesdayAug 05, 2008 5:39 pm

CEO of Orbotech, Ltd. (NASDAQ: ORBK) Comments on Second Quarter Financial Results

Orbotech, Ltd. (NASDAQ: ORBK), a designer, developer, manufacturer and marketer of yield-enhancing and production solutions for specialized applications in the supply chain of the electronics industry, recently announced its consolidated financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2008. Rani Cohen, the chief executive officer of Orbotech, commented earlier this week on the company’s financial performance and provided guidance for the remainder of 2008. Revenues for the second quarter of 2008 totaled $105.1 million, compared to $88.6 million recording during the second quarter of 2007, while net income for the second quarter climbed to $5.3 million, or $0.16 per…

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