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WednesdayAug 13, 2008 4:15 am

Canadian Solar Inc. (CSIQ) Reports Q2 Results, Raises Guidance

Canadian Solar Inc. (CSIQ), a Chinese manufacturer of solar modules, reported strong second quarter financial results this morning. Revenues of $212.6 million rose 24% sequentially from $171.2 million in the first quarter. Sales year over year increased 252% from $60.4 million. Net income was $10.5 million, or 36 cents per share, compares to a net loss of $2.9 million, or 11 cents per share, in the Q2 2007. Net income fell sequentially from $19.0 million, or 61 cents per share. Non-GAAP net income for the quarter, excluding non-cash compensation expenses and one-time charges, was $23.0 million, or 78 cents per…

WednesdayAug 13, 2008 3:56 am

Volcom Inc. (VLCM) Business is Secure in Young American Hearts

Catering to the young is a double-edged sword. All business management is about future returns from present investments. It is not logical to do this for mature or older sections of society. Taking places in young minds can generate dividends for decades. However, stock investors crave for stability as well. We cannot deploy resources to build shares in fickle markets. Youth and fashion go together, but what if products and services in demand today go out of style tomorrow? This small-capital member of the Apparel/Accessories Industry seems to offer the best of both worlds. It not only targets young America,…

WednesdayAug 13, 2008 3:53 am

Pegasystems Inc. (PEGA) is a Beacon for Modern Business

Automation of business processes has become essential. Even government organizations, apart from corporations, need such software. Some organizations outsource a few of their processes; companies that do the work for them need computer programs as well. Here is a small-capital stock from the Software & Programming Industry of the Technology Sector. The second trading week of August 2008 has seen the stock price climb to nearly $15 against a 52-week low of $8.73. Institutions own 36% of the stock. The management is in the midst of a stock buy-back move. What makes this stock so desirable? Firstly, the stock is…

WednesdayAug 13, 2008 3:47 am

According to the Dow Jones – Lock in Some Profits!

The past month has been a blast for the bulls! Oil falling apart, a rising dollar, and gold dropping off a cliff... does it get any better for stocks? The time has come to consider taking those profits off the table. The Dow Jones technical chart has reached the territory where people should begin a conservative strategy. Annotated Dow Jones Chart This scenario is derived from the pattern the Dow Jones chart has formed: a 'Rising Wedge'. These patterns are considered bearish and serve as a warning that the current movement may be running out of gas. This pattern can…

TuesdayAug 12, 2008 3:29 pm

Thermage, Inc. (THRM) Announces Second Quarter 2008 Financial Results

Thermage, Inc. (NASDAQ: THRM), a company engaged in the design, development, manufacture and marketing of radiofrequency-based equipment and disposable products for non-invasive treatment of wrinkles in the United States and internationally, recently announced its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2008. Revenue for the second quarter of 2008 totaled $17.9 million, a year-over-year increase of 2 percent from $17.5 million for the same quarter one-year earlier. The average selling price of treatment tips increased 12 percent over the second quarter in 2007. Additionally, international revenue climbed 10 percent over the past 12 months, which partially offset by…

TuesdayAug 12, 2008 3:28 pm

KI NutriCare to Acquire Allergy Research Group (ALRG.OB) for $1.33 per Share in an All-Cash Tender Offer Valued At Approximately $19.5 Million

Allergy Research Group, Inc. (OTCBB: ALRG), an innovative leader in nutraceutical research and product formulation, recently announced that the company and KI NutriCare, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kikkoman Corporation (Toronto: 2801.TO), have entered into a definitive agreement for KI NutriCare to acquire Allergy Research Group for $1.33 per share or approximately $19.5 million. This acquisition, to be completed through Longhorn Acquisition Corp., is expected to accelerate KI NutriCare’s expansion in the nutritional supplement industry. Under the terms of the agreement, Longhorn Acquisition Corp. will commence a cash tender offer to acquire all of the outstanding shares of Allergy Research Group…

TuesdayAug 12, 2008 12:34 pm

SIGA Technologies Inc. (SIGA) Posts Positive Q2 Results; Attributes Smallpox Treatment and Strategic Relationships to Success

SIGA Technologies Inc. (Nasdaq: SIGA) applies viral and bacterial genomics and sophisticated computational modeling in the design and development of novel products for the prevention and treatment of serious infectious diseases. The company focuses on utilizing these products for biological warfare defense. The company today announced its second-quarter results for 2008, posting positive results due to its continued research and manufacturing efforts. SIGA recognized grants and contracts totaling $1.7 million for the period ended June 30, 2008, up 19 percent compared to the second quarter of 2007. Six-month revenues at $3.7 million represent a 12 percent increase from the $3.3…

TuesdayAug 12, 2008 12:32 pm

Composite Technology Corporation (CPTC.OB) Subsidiary Secures $23M Wind Turbine Contract to Power Canadian Energy Supply

Composite Technology Corporation (OTCBB: CPTC) develops, manufactures and sells high-performance electrical transmission and wind turbines through its subsidiaries. The company today announced its DeWind Inc. subsidiary, which designs, produces and sells a series of wind turbines, has secured an agreement for the sale of 10 of its D9 2-megawatt wind turbines to Energy Farming Ontario LLC. The approximately $23 million contract is set for delivery in 2009. The turbines to be deployed are the advanced version of DeWind’s D8.2 synchronous power turbine. Energy Farming Ontario will install the turbines in Ontario, Canada, as part of several of its current development…

TuesdayAug 12, 2008 12:14 pm

Movado Group, Inc. (MOV) Announces Plans to Restructure Organization

Movado Group, Inc. (MOV) designs, manufactures and distributes watches from nine of the most recognized and respected names in time: Movado, Ebel, Concord, and ESQ SWISS as well as Coach, HUGO BOSS, Juicy Couture, Lacoste and Tommy Hilfiger. The company also designs and markets exclusive Movado jewelry and gifts through their Movado Boutique stores in the United States. With manufacturing facilities in Switzerland, and corporate headquarters in Paramus, New Jersey and Bienne, Switzerland, the company employs more than 1,800 people worldwide. Movado announced last week initiatives designed to streamline operations, reduce expenses, and improve efficiencies and effectiveness across the company’s…

TuesdayAug 12, 2008 12:03 pm

Simtrol, Inc. (SMRL.OB) Upper Management Provides a Wealth of Experience

Simtrol, Inc. (OTCBB: SMRL) is a developer of software solutions that assist enterprises in a wide array of markets to better manage technology assets, reduce associated operating costs, and improve the utilization of connected assets. The company's solutions address connected devices that are performing at a low capacity within a network such as medical devices, interactive whiteboards, security cameras, digital signage displays, and DVRs. Their flagship product, Device Manager™, powers enterprise-wide solutions that manage non-traditional connected devices in markets such as retail and hospitality, education, and healthcare. Mr. Oliver M. Cooper III, Simtrol's President and CEO, joined the company in…

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