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TuesdayJul 15, 2008 4:21 am

Transparency for Better Stock Investing – Part 5 of 5

Stock market conventions favor management teams. Trading decisions depend on information. It is only natural to buy and sell stocks largely on the basis of what executives and analysts present. Quarterly meetings, stock reports, and press releases dwell on management choices. Rejected alternatives are almost never presented. The wily investor will ferret out this information. It can be a source of top stock picks. There are three major reasons why alternatives, rejected by people who manage stock values, may have significant values. One is the competition law. Companies involved in inorganic growth moves may discard valuable brands simply because they…

TuesdayJul 15, 2008 4:19 am

Why the Odds Now Favor Elixir Gaming Technologies Inc. (EGT)

An assertive management team can turn a business around. Their stocks deserve investor support even if recent track records have been poor. Here is a case in point. The second week of July 2008 has ended with the stock price close to the 52-week low. The Beta is 1.56 and the Earnings per Share have touched a disappointing -5.05. The company makes devices for gaming tables. Computer-based systems shuffle decks of cards, verify cards, and tag chips and plaques through radio-frequencies. The company’s distribution network includes Asia and Europe, apart from the Americas. It serves an important recreation need of…

MondayJul 14, 2008 6:28 pm

Legend Media, Inc. (LEGE.OB) Successfully Completes Listing on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange

Legend Media, Inc. (LEGE.OB), a leading Chinese consumer-based advertising network that targets consumers through multiple advertising mediums with a specific near-term focus on radio, recently announced that the company’s common shares have been approved for trading on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “LM2.F.” Operated by the Deutsche Boerse AG, FWB, the Frankfurt Stock Exchange is one of the world’s largest trading centers for securities. As a rapidly growing advertising business focused on the Chinese radio market, exposure on the Frankfort Exchange will facilitate trading by more European investors and allow them to buy shares in their local…

MondayJul 14, 2008 5:14 pm

Axial Vector Engine Corp. (AXVC.PK) is Poised to Reach Great Profits

Axial Vector Engine Corporation is a Portland, Oregon based firm that that owns, develops and licenses proprietary intellectual property with unique internal combustion engine technologies. Axial also has a new branch office in the Jebel Ali free zone of Dubai, with the same common goal of applying their patented technologies to develop a new, smaller and lighter internal combustion engine that produces significantly greater horsepower and three times more torque on less fuel than conventional engines of similar size. This engine will meet tough future emission standards and lower fuel costs as prices of oil, gas and natural gas continue…

MondayJul 14, 2008 4:10 pm

July 14th CEOcast Weekly Newsletter

Companies featured in the current edition of the newsletter: CETG, CLXS, ENZ, ETGF, GNBT, GSPG, HSOA, HYTM, IASCA, ICLK, NSMG, SWVC, TKO Once again, last week the financial sector and oil prices were the primary swing factors. There was so much back and forth on rumors and clarifications that the stock market resembled a roller coaster - and not one you get off with that exhilarating feeling. Rather, it was more like a roller coaster that left you feeling dazed and confused. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 188 points for the week, increasing its year to date loss to…

MondayJul 14, 2008 1:16 pm

Shuffle Master, Inc. (SHFL) Announces $60M Loan Commitments for New and Existing Credit Agreement

Shuffle Master, Inc. (SHFL), established in 1992 and headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, is a gaming supply company that specializes in providing gaming entertainment content products. Shuffle Master offers shuffling solutions for nearly every card game including the third-generation one2six™ continuous shuffler, or the Deck Mate®, a product used for hand-pitched games like poker and blackjack. The company has locations in the Americas, as well as Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia. The products the company offers are separated into four categories. Utility products include automatic card shufflers, roulette chip sorters and intelligent table system modules. Proprietary table games include live…

MondayJul 14, 2008 12:43 pm

3Com Corp. (COMS) Awarded $70 Million in Patent Infringement Settlement

3Com Corp. (Nasdaq: COMS) provides secure, converged voice and data networking solutions. The company today announced an agreement with Realtek Group that puts an end to a lengthy patent dispute between the companies and put millions of dollars back in the bank for 3Com. Per the agreement, Realtek will pay 3Com $70 million within the next 45 days, concluding an argument regarding certain networking technologies. Neal D. Goldman, executive vice president, chief administrative and legal officer of 3Com, said the settlement will allow Realtek to utilize 3Com’s technology legally. "We are very pleased with the terms of our agreement with…

MondayJul 14, 2008 12:35 pm

Napster, Inc. (NAPS) and Walt Disney Company (DIS) Team up to Take on the Music World

Napster (Nasdaq: NAPS) launched into operations in 1999 and quickly became a hit among music lovers around the world, allowing users to share MP3 song files with other users. Napster reached new heights of popularity after overcoming hardships within the music community after controversy surrounding the legality of music sharing was resolved. The company now offers interactive music features and free, on-demand music legally in the United States. Napster today announced a strategic partnership with Walt Disney Records, an arm of Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS), that will feature an exclusive, commercial-free "Best of Disney" radio station featuring music from…

MondayJul 14, 2008 10:09 am

SkyPostal Networks Inc. (SKPN.OB) is a Step Ahead of FedEx

SkyPostal Networks Inc. (SKPN.OB), a Miami-based international mail distribution company, recently signed an agreement with Deutsche Post’s DHL Global Mail to expand services throughout Europe. With a solid footprint in Latin America and the Caribbean, SkyPostal will now be able to provide expanded service to its established client base in Europe. Interestingly enough, FedEx has indicated interest in mimicking SkyPostal’s business decision. Many consider FedEx to be the premier parcel network here in the U.S., but it is actually attempting to recover from a fourth quarter loss of $241 million. To help alleviate the loss, FedEx is looking at expanding…

MondayJul 14, 2008 9:05 am

eDOORWAYS Corp. (EDWY.PK) is Focused on Turning Social Networking Into Positive Cash Flow

eDOORWAYS Corporation (EDWY.OB), a web-based consumer problem-solving gateway, lifestyle information source and online business-to-consumer marketplace, is aggressively pursuing its growth initiatives to turn social networking into a profitable business model. Unlike its mainstream competitors MySpace and Facebook, eDOORWAYS offers a more flexible platform and views income generators from social networking differently by focusing on “dynamic” commerce, as opposed to the static model currently in existence. The eDOORWAYS concept is to make e-commerce simpler for consumers and a more effective and valuable service for businesses by providing online rental space in front of consumers who are ready to purchase. The majority…

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