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WednesdayJul 16, 2008 9:18 am

Polaris Industries, Inc. (PII) Exceeds Second Quarter Expectations

Businesses in virtually every sector of our economy are certainly struggling at the present time, but you couldn't tell by looking at Polaris Industries. The company reported better-than-expected second quarter financial results this week, including a 21-percent increase in sales since the same time last year. The recreational vehicle manufacturer shocked many Wall Street analysts with the favorable results, granted the fact that - at the current moment - not many families are enjoying large disposable incomes. Nonetheless, Polaris enjoyed a quarterly profit of $24.4 million, equal to 72 cents of earnings per share. The company attributes a great deal…

WednesdayJul 16, 2008 9:16 am

Brite Strike Tactical Illumination Products, Inc. (BSTI.PK) – Marketing Law Enforcement Technology to Women

What originally started out as a way for two Massachusetts police officers to improve upon existing tactical illumination technology has now filtered down to the personal protection arena. Brite-Strike Technologies, makers of the Blue-Dot tactical light series popular with law enforcement, have rolled out a new line of personal security flashlights which they call the Lightning Strike. At a length of just four inches, the Lightning Strike proves that big things come in small packages. The light only requires one 'AA' battery to produce a blinding 65 lumens. Women can momentarily disorient potential attackers, buying themselves precious time to get…

WednesdayJul 16, 2008 8:40 am

Superlattice Power Inc. (SLAT.OB) Provides Project Timeline for Results of Joint Venture with Hybrid Technologies, Inc. (HYBR.OB)

Superlattice Power Inc. has been sharing a facility with, and working closely with, Hybrid Technologies (HYBR.OB) for quite some time now. It is a natural partnership between an electric vehicle manufacturer, Hybrid Technologies, and a developer of cutting-edge battery technologies, Superlattice Power. The timeline for the production of Superlattice Power’s products on a mass scale has been laid out by the company into a twelve-month program. The program begins with the synthesis of the proposed cathode materials needed to create the batteries. The synthesis will be done with a number of variations in heat-treatment temperatures and cathode-material compositions. The results…

WednesdayJul 16, 2008 8:22 am

Pluristem Therapeutics Inc. (PSTI) Shares Trade at New 52-Week Low

Pluristem Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: PSTI; DAX: PJT) is a bio-therapeutics company working to commercialize non-personalized cell therapy products for the treatment of a variety of severe degenerative, autoimmune disorders for situations where current therapies are impractical. The company was founded in 2001 as A.I. Software, Inc. and changed its name to Pluristem Therapeutics, Inc. in November 2007. The company is based in Haifa, Israel. Pluristem’s pipeline of products is derived from mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) that are obtained from the human placenta, an organ that has traditionally been considered medical waste after childbirth. Because of this, it is a non-embryonic,…

WednesdayJul 16, 2008 8:17 am

Evergreen Solar Inc. (ESLR) See’s Solar Order Backlog Swell to $3 Billion

Getting “new” technologies off the ground and to market is a difficult process, even when the new technology has been available for some time. In many instances, government help is needed to coax along a promising technology if it appears to be in the common good. How that coaxing is applied can vary from region to region, but one thing is sure; if the technology is sound, it will find its footing in a market regardless of government help. The free market rewards those that find the right time, and more importantly, place to take advantage. The investor that can…

WednesdayJul 16, 2008 7:57 am

Dutton Associates Featured Company: Petro Resources Corp. (PRC)

Petro Resources Corporation is an independent oil and natural gas company whose business is the acquisition, drilling and production of oil and natural gas properties and prospective properties in the United States. The company does not directly manage the exploration or development operations, but instead seeks to acquire joint ownership in oil and natural gas properties with other companies that have exploration, development, production and operational expertise. The company’s strategy is to leverage the knowledge and expertise of its partners with regard to specific oil and natural gas projects, and add to that the energy, knowledge and experience of its…

WednesdayJul 16, 2008 7:55 am

Dutton Associates Featured Company: Pet DRX Corp. (VETS)

Pet DRx Corporation provides primary and specialty veterinary care services through a network of veterinary hospitals located in California. The company offers general medical treatment as well as preventative care, including services such as vaccinations, examinations, spaying/neutering, and dental care. The company also offers several specialized medical services, such as x-ray, ultra-sound, internal medicine, surgery, cardiology, oncology, neurology, along with several other specialized veterinary services. The company was founded in 2004 by Robert Wallace, and is headquartered in Brentwood, Tennessee. Pet DRx Corporation’s goal is to become the preferred provider of veterinary services in select markets by assembling dominant clusters…

WednesdayJul 16, 2008 7:17 am

Clear Blue Skies Ahead for National Coal Corp. (NCOC) Business

The price of this stock at the start of the third trading week of July 2008 was about 50% below the 52-week high of $10.83. The Earnings per Share have disappointed investors at -1.49. However, no coal industry stock should be “written off” at the stage. Indeed, a careful review will show that the corporation has excellent future business prospects. Annual sales growth during the Most Recent Quarter has exceeded 85%. The company owns and leases about 100,000 acres of coal-rich lands, which are supported by extensive infrastructure for logistics. It has top electricity utility companies on its rolls of…

WednesdayJul 16, 2008 7:14 am

Small Capital Charms of the Iron & Steel Industry

The market capitalization of the Iron & Steel Industry as a whole has doubled in the last decade. This is impressive considering the performance of the S&P 500 during the last ten years. Additionally, the Iron & Steel Industry is a senior citizen of the stock market, though its combined business performance remains vigorous in an exemplary manner. Overall, this part of the economy remains attractive for stock investors in the face of the uncertainties that have plagued the first half of 2008. There are five kinds of stock listing from this industry that particularly deserve investor attention. Firstly, there…

WednesdayJul 16, 2008 7:09 am

Stock Forum Destinations: ClearStation

ClearStation is the message board database created by online broker E*Trade. To find the discussion boards, choose "Discuss” from the homepage. ClearStation contains the usual range of non-investment related message boards in addition to individual stock boards. Members have the ability to make recommendations on a stock as well as note a position (long or short). ClearStation also allows you to ignore specific users, which, in today’s board environment can be a very useful tool. Individual security data includes technical analysis charts, daily price and volume data, and a small amount of fundamental stock data. ClearStation recently added some new…

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