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FridayJul 25, 2008 5:21 am

Arch Coal, Inc. (ACI) Reports 200% Increase in Second Quarter Net Income, Raises Guidance

Arch Coal, Inc. (ACI), a leading U.S. producer of steam and metallurgical coal, with interests in Appalachia, the Powder River Basin and the Western Bituminous region, reported better than expected second quarter results this morning. Net income surged 200% year-over-year to $113.0 million, or 78 cents per share, on revenues of $785.1 million, a 31% increase over the same period. Analysts who cover the firm expected earnings of 64 cents per share on $737.1 million in revenues. "Arch delivered another strong earnings performance in the second quarter, achieving a three-fold increase in net income and earnings per share," said Steven…

FridayJul 25, 2008 5:05 am

Riverbed Technology, Inc. (RVBD) Reports Better Than Expected Second Quarter Results

Riverbed Technology, Inc. (RVBD), a leading provider of wide-area data services (WDS) to companies that utilize wide-area networks (WAN), reported better than expected second quarter results yesterday after the close. Revenues increased 51% year-over-year to $81.6 million vs. analysts’ estimates of $77.0 million. The bottom line swung to a loss of $869,000 vs. last year’s profit of $3.9 million. Excluding items, non-GAAP EPS was 13 cents vs. analysts’ consensus of 11 cents per share. “We are encouraged by our strong sequential and year-over-year revenue growth, as we posted the highest revenues in company history,” said Jerry M. Kennelly, Riverbed president…

FridayJul 25, 2008 4:59 am

Bucyrus International, Inc. (BUCY) Reports 124% Increase in Second Quarter Net Income on 66% Increase in Revenues, Handily Beating Estimates

Bucyrus International, Inc. (BUCY), a leading manufacturer of heavy earthmoving equipment for surface and underground mining, reported better than expected second quarter results yesterday after the close. Revenues rose 66% year-over-year to $621.0 million vs. analysts’ estimates of $583.0 million. Net income soared 124% to $62.3 million, or 84 cents per diluted share, significantly beating analysts’ expectations by 18 cents per share. Bucyrus is benefiting globally from the commodities boom. Strong demand and high prices for coal and iron ore provide clear visibility for the strength of Bucyrus’ business in the near future. New orders during the quarter increased 69%…

FridayJul 25, 2008 4:56 am

Which Small Capital Stocks Will Graduate to the Big League? A Series on Treasured Investing Tactics for Today

Hurry is a hallmark of success in business. A private jet is physical evidence of profits. What good are you if you have to wait for a scheduled commercial flight when you have to be at your destination right now? Few stock market players have patience beyond 100 days. Every quarter has to produce record results. Oblivion awaits deliberation. The tortoise is not extinct no matter how hard the hares may run. Some of the most productive and enduring investments have long gestation periods. Small-capital technology stocks have faltered at our costs, simply because of unreal time horizons in mind.…

FridayJul 25, 2008 4:53 am

How to Grow a Business & Stock Investment Mind – The Productive Week-End Series

Problem analysis is a collective brain-child of NASA astronauts and their ground controllers invented this method to fix unexpected problems encountered during missions. Problem analysis works just as well for business and stock investing. It is a matter of testing a hypothetical cause by listing the dimensions in which a problem does and does not exist. Could a 20th-century mindset plague stocks in decline? Technology and innovation drive new stocks of this millennium. What about corporations that have been around for five decades and more? Some of them continue to shine, even as others wallow in decline. Could stakeholder engagement…

ThursdayJul 24, 2008 3:19 pm

Cobra Electronics Corp. (COBR) Releases Favorable Second Quarter Results

Cobra Electronics is involved in the design and marketing of leading-edge mobile communication and navigation devices. The company's products vary wildly within the consumer electronics industry, including GPS navigation systems, two-way & citizen band radios, radar detection devices, marine electronics, and more. Cobra has been turning a lot of heads this week, as reports of increased second quarter earnings reached investors everywhere. Recorded net income was $1.7 million, an amazing turn-around from last year's second quarter loss of $434,000. Cobra attributes the positive effects to improved gross margins and reduced operating expenses, as well as a significant sales boost from…

ThursdayJul 24, 2008 3:18 pm

Carbon Sciences, Inc. (CABN.OB) Featured in Popular Mechanics

Carbon Sciences, Inc. is a company focused intently upon the development of a breakthrough technology, known as GreenCarbon, which involves the conversion of environmentally hazardous carbon dioxide (CO2) into eco-friendly carbon products. Today (July 24th), Carbon Sciences' technology was featured in an article by Popular Mechanics, wherein CEO Derek McLeish was pictured with a mobile prototype of the company's transformation system. The idea of commercializing CO2 capture and recycling is not brand new; however, some experts like professional business strategist Sara Abrams believe that Carbon Sciences' approach is "the most intelligent and viable" to date. CEO Derek McLeish's comments pertaining…

ThursdayJul 24, 2008 1:44 pm

Workstream Inc. (WSTM) Announces Preliminary Q4 and Fiscal 2008 Results

After the markets closed, Workstream announced its preliminary financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended May 31, 2008. The results are considered preliminary because of an ongoing analysis of the company’s goodwill balances, but do not impact current quarter revenue, EBITDA or cash flow amounts that the company disclosed. Fourth quarter revenues totaled $7.0 million, up 13.3% from $6.2 million in the previous quarter. Adjusted EBITDA was $0.5 million, compared to ($4.5) million during the third quarter and ($1.3) million during the same period last year. EBITDA per share was $0.01 for the FY Q4 2008 compared…

ThursdayJul 24, 2008 1:34 pm

EMVELCO Corp. (EMVL) is “One to Watch”

With gas prices rising and the national average floating around $4.00 per gallon, many companies are looking to embark in the alternative energy industry. Natural gas is included as an alternative energy field and even Jim Cramer, Host of CNBC's show "Mad Money," has recognized the increased exploration involving natural gas, calling 2008 "the year of natural gas." EMVELCO Corp. (NASDAQ: EMVL) is a newly formed gas exploration and development company whose principal strategy is to acquire rights to drill on key land positions in major oil and natural gas basins that consist of large, seismically defined prospects near existing…

ThursdayJul 24, 2008 1:31 pm

General Automotive Company (GNAU.OB) is “One to Watch”

General Automotive Company provides high-end automotive parts, mobile electronics, and related products at multiple levels of distribution throughout the United States. The company intends to expand their growth platform by acquiring niche manufacturing companies offering replacement parts and innovative accessories with high growth potential. Having established close relationships with manufacturers in China, Korea and Japan, General Automotive can offer attractive, cost-effective supply chain solutions to US-based major parts distributors looking for an edge in today's highly competitive automotive environment. General Automotive currently has two operating divisions – Global Parts Direct (GPD) and OE Source (OES). Global Parts Direct is a…

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