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TuesdayNov 11, 2008 8:51 am

Is Starbucks (SBUX) Poised for Vente-Style Future Growth or Will Starbucks Go Stale?

Starbucks has had a tough year. This summer Starbucks announced the closing of 600 underperforming stores, including 61 stores in Australia. With fast food restaurants like McDonalds offering premium coffee, the coffee giant’s stock has taken quite a hit. To Starbucks’ benefit, McDonald's franchisees don't want to spend the money to implement the full premium beverage program. McDonald's has estimated it will cost an average of $100,000 per location. Fourth quarter and fiscal 2008 results show that perhaps next year might be better. Net earnings totaled $315.5 million for fiscal 2008, versus $672.6 million in fiscal 2007, while EPS for…

TuesdayNov 11, 2008 8:47 am

Western Standard Energy Corp. (WSEG.OB) Signs Agreement with East Dickenson Oil and Gas

Western Standard Energy Corp. is an independent oil and gas exploration company focused on providing domestic energy resources for a secure America. By teaming with partners and third-party service companies that are willing to incur the majority of costs and work associated with the exploration and drilling process, Western Standard is able to retain a lean corporate structure that favors increased return on investment. One of those partnerships is the newly signed agreement with East Dickenson Oil and Gas Co. The agreement covers a package of 10 State of North Dakota oil & gas exploration leases in and around Dickinson,…

TuesdayNov 11, 2008 8:45 am

China Proposes Economic Stimulus Package to the Tune of $586 Billion

China joins other major economies such as the United States, Japan and Germany which have already introduced their own stimulus plans. China’s plan calls for higher spending on roads, airports and other infrastructure, tax deductions for exporters and more aid to the poor and farmers. Spending on health and education will increase, as well as on environmental protection and high technology. China has also recently cut interest rates three times and lifted the limits on how much each Chinese bank can lend. Premier Wen Jiabao, the country's top economic official, said the plan is meant to boost investment and consumer…

TuesdayNov 11, 2008 8:44 am

Is General Motors Corp. (GM) Prepared to Radically Change?

Shares of General Motors hit a 60-year low today on market worries that the automotive giant will burn through their cash reserves in the first quarter of 2009. The Company has a $6.9 billion burn rate. With the current cash on hand number being $16.2 billion, you can see that the situation is ugly. To make the picture even uglier, Standard and Poor’s cut GM’s credit rating on Friday from B- to a CCC+. If GM can't complete asset sales, raise money in the financial markets, or get government assistance, the company will be short next year. A financial collapse…

TuesdayNov 11, 2008 8:40 am

BioSolar, Inc. (BSRC.OB) Continues its Move toward Full-Scale Commercial Production

BioSolar, Inc. has developed a breakthrough technology to produce bio-based materials from renewable plant sources, effectively reducing the cost per watt of solar cells. Most of the solar industry is focused on photovoltaic efficiency to reduce cost. BioSolar is the first company to introduce a new dimension of cost reduction by replacing petroleum-based plastic solar cell components with durable bio-based components. By removing petroleum from solar cells, BioSolar makes solar energy a true green source of energy. The company expects to begin commercial production of its BioBacksheet(TM) over the next few months and is gearing up for pre-production runs. There…

TuesdayNov 11, 2008 8:38 am

Fisker Automotive, Inc. to Open New Facility in Pontiac, Michigan; Utilizes Quantum Technologies, Inc. (QTWW) for Hybrids

Fisker Automotive, Inc. is an American premium car company with a cutting edge. Fisker cars use technology created by Quantum Technologies (QTWW) to achieve the world’s first true luxury plug-in hybrid sports car – The Fisker Karma. Quantum designs and manufactures state-of-the-art clean propulsion technologies, fuel and energy storage technologies and services including propulsion systems for hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, hydrogen internal combustion engine vehicles, compressed natural gas vehicles, liquid petroleum vehicles, hybrid electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids. Yesterday, Fisker announced that they will be aiding in the rehabilitation of the Michigan automotive industry by opening a 34,000 square foot…

TuesdayNov 11, 2008 8:33 am

Tri-Star Holdings, Inc. (TSHL.PK) Signs Definitive Agreements to Acquire Mineral Rights

During late morning trading, Tri-Star Holdings announced the execution of definitive agreements to acquire 80% of the mineral rights to the Wickenburg gold placer mining claim owned by Rusty Murphy. This 25-acre placer property located on the Hassayampa River is located in an area that was mined by a foreign group in the late 1980s. It has been estimated that 2 million to 3 million cubic yards of placer exists. Scott Spooner, Tri-Star Chief Geologist, targeted and negotiated the deal. He stated that Azrock Mining began surveying the property early today. The company anticipates receiving updated sample information from the…

TuesdayNov 11, 2008 8:07 am

Bald Eagle Energy, Inc. (BEEI.OB) Appoints New CEO to Lead Future Growth

Bald Eagle Energy announced today that Andrew S. Harper has been named the company’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Mr. Harper replaced acting CEO Alvaro Vollmers who remains as the company’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Andrew Harper brings extensive experience to Bald Eagle Energy as he brings nearly three decades of international oil and gas exploration and development expertise. Alvaro Vollmers, Bald Eagle's CFO, stated, "We are pleased to have Mr. Harper come on board Bald Eagle. His recent experience allowed him to seek and evaluate new US and international venture opportunities, while applying the knowledge he acquired over his broad…

TuesdayNov 11, 2008 7:02 am

MyECheck Inc. (MYEC.OB) Announces SunSetter Products as a New Client

Today, MyECheck announced that SunSetter Products has signed on as a client and will be provided with the company’s comprehensive suite of electronic check processing services. Through this agreement, Sunsetter customers will now be able to use their online checking accounts to pay for goods. Sunsetter benefits from decreased ‘per transaction’ fees as well as the ability to accept payments from more customers. SunSetter Products is the renowned manufacturer of SunSetter Retractable Awnings. Johathan Hershberg, President of SunSetter, stated, "We are very pleased to add MyECheck as a payment option for our customers to pay through our call center or…

TuesdayNov 11, 2008 6:54 am

EV Transportation, Inc. (EVTP.OB) Subsidiary Announces Delivery of New Fleet

Today before the bell, EV Transportation announced that its subsidiary, EV Rental Cars, LLC, is taking delivery of the new 2008 Toyota hybrids. Toyota has taken the charge of becoming a leader in the Hybrid category and has plans to boost production to 480,000 units per year, a 70% increase. Commenting on the delivery, Bill Plamondon, Chairman and CEO of EV Transportation, Inc., stated, “As part of our restructuring, we are defleeting our older cars and are bringing in new Toyota hybrids. We will continue to bring in new cars over the next six to nine months.” The Toyota Pirus…

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