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FridayJun 20, 2008 9:36 am

Applied DNA Sciences, Inc. (APDN.OB) – Protecting High-Quality Cotton Farmers’ Profitability

Applied DNA Sciences is doing important work for the high-grade cotton industry. The company has developed a DNA-based testing method that can accurately distinguish different types of cotton. Pima cotton is a highly sought-after, higher-priced product than traditional (also known as "Upland") cotton. It is known for its excellent fiber length, and strength. In the past, it was easy for Upland cotton growers to pass their product off as the superior Pima cotton. It became such an issue for Pima farmers that The American Pima Cotton Growers Association sought out Applied DNA Sciences for a solution. The company has just…

FridayJun 20, 2008 9:33 am

Asia Time Corp. (AMEX:TYM) Enters Prosperity

Asia Time Corporation, a Chinese timepiece manufacturer, was featured in a trade alert issued today by Beacon Equity. The stock has traded from $4.50 to over $5.00 in just a few sessions, with indicators pointing toward a continuation of momentum. The company's first quarter financial results were impressive, showing a marked improvement across the board, as compared to those of a year ago. Revenues hit $36.8 million, with a net income of $2.4 million, greatly superseding last year's Q1 revenues of $21.1 million, and net loss of $193,000. With a market cap of a mere $126.8 million, Asia Time Corporation…

FridayJun 20, 2008 8:32 am

SkyPostal Networks Inc. (SKPN.OB) Completes $10 Million Funding Agreement, Anticipates Growth

Earlier this week, SkyPostal Networks, Inc. announced the completion of $10 million of private placement financing. Falcon Capital, a London-based boutique investment banking firm, acted as placement agent for the financing. Falcon Capital is an international group of consulting firms that provide a wide range of services to businesses. For small and medium-sized companies, Falcon provides business development and change management advice across a variety of industries in both established and emerging markets. Falcon serves over 1500 banks and financial institutions in over 70 countries across six continents. In the last year, SkyPostal has been able to grow its customer-base…

FridayJun 20, 2008 8:22 am

A Whole New Lease on Life

Common wisdom holds that term life insurance is generally less expensive than whole-life (permanent) insurance. For those who are relatively young and in good health, this is probably true. However, as people grow older, term policies can become exponentially more expensive. If you think you will need life insurance protection for the rest of your life, and your group or term policy is about to expire – or you want to purchase more life insurance to cover current obligations, pay off debts, or provide a tax advantage for your heirs – now may be a good time to explore whole-life…

FridayJun 20, 2008 8:21 am

In a Category All Its Own

Since exchange-traded funds (ETFs) were first introduced in 1993, interest in them has grown steadily. In one year alone, ETF assets increased by a staggering 49% to reach $588.2 billion. Although ETFs resemble index mutual funds, they actually have a lot in common with individual shares of stock. ETFs can be purchased on margin, sold short, and traded any time the markets are open. If you are seeking an investment that can offer the benefits of both mutual funds and stocks, an ETF may be an option to consider. An ETF is a passively managed portfolio of securities that is…

FridayJun 20, 2008 7:03 am

Alliance Imaging Inc. (AIQ) Sees the Big Picture for its Shareholders

Alliance Imaging Inc. is a provider of shared-service and fixed-site diagnostic imaging services. Founded in 1983, they provide imaging and therapeutic services to hospitals and other providers of healthcare on a shared and full-time service basis. The company is part of the Medical Laboratories and Research industry and has headquarters in Anaheim, California. With a current market capitalization of $469.49M, Alliance Imaging trades on the NYSE. Their services include the use of their imaging systems and management of day-to-day shared-service and fixed-site diagnostic imaging operations. They can also provide quality technologists, equipment selection, equipment maintenance, and equipment upgrades. Alliance Imaging…

FridayJun 20, 2008 7:00 am

NIC Inc. (EGOV) Helps Governments Connect

Founded in 1992, NIC Inc. is a provider of outsourced e-government portals. Their focus is on building and managing official government websites and e-government services for state and local governments in the U.S. As part of the Internet Software and Services industry, the company trades on NASDAQ and has a current market capitalization of $509.14M. NIC Inc. collaborates with leaders in various levels of government and establishes local offices so they can provide specialized services for each one. The company's goal is to use the latest technologies to help governments operate efficiently to reduce their costs, and as a result…

FridayJun 20, 2008 6:46 am

Platina Energy Corp. (PLTA.OB) Continues to Add More Producing Gas Wells to its Inventory

As the saying goes in the investing world, “it’s only a profit when you take it”. Capital and quite a bit of sweat go into smaller cap companies. It is not until the product is on the shelves and selling that the profit actually begins to flow. From an ideal standpoint, finding a company that is just starting to see its products move is the place to be. Platina Energy Corp., an oil and gas exploration company, works to acquire and exploit oil and gas properties primarily in Kentucky, Tennessee and Texas. Although the company operates with both gas and…

FridayJun 20, 2008 6:40 am

Synthetic Blood International, Inc. (SYBD.OB) Receives Grants Exceeding $5 Million

The Department of Defense has awarded Synthetic Blood International a number of grants totaling more than $5.3 million. The funding from these grants will be used to study clinical applications for Oxycyte®, the company's perfluorocarbon therapeutic oxygen carrier. The company describes Oxycyte as an oxygen-carrying intravenous emulsion that can carry five times more oxygen than hemoglobin, making it an effective means of transporting oxygen to tissues and carbon dioxide to the lungs for disposal. New applications of oxygen therapy include stroke, myocardial infarction, and certain malignant diseases. In brief, the grants will be used for the following studies: $1.3 million…

FridayJun 20, 2008 6:36 am

Superlattice Power Inc. (SLAT.OB) – Committed to Producing Superlattice Structures on an Industrial Scale

Superlattice Power Inc. (SLAT.OB) is a company focused on developing and producing the next-generation lithium battery. These batteries can be used to power electric vehicles and have potential applications in homes and commercial buildings as a source of zero-emissions power. Superlattice Power's researchers have investigated high-capacity and energy-dense superlattice structures in an attempt to develop the next-generation lithium-ion polymer battery that is environmentally non-toxic, safe, less expensive and more powerful. What is a superlattice? The term refers to the crystal structure of a compound and indicates periodically alternating layers of several substances. Until the efforts made by Superlattice, all prior…

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