WednesdayMay 28, 2008 4:20 am

Why the Fish/Livestock Industry is a Rich Investment Field Now with HQ Sustainable Maritime Industries Inc. (HQS) as a Nutritious Stock Pick

There are three compelling reasons to consider investing in the Fish/Livestock Industry at this juncture: 1. The looming world food shortage will take time to correct. Economic development will spur additional demands for quality food such as fish and livestock. 2. Viral outbreaks, chemical contaminants, pathogenic microbes, and heavy metal pollutants make food safety a vital issue. Consumers need fish and livestock sources that do not threaten wellness. 3. The Fish/Livestock Industry is an oligopoly with less than 10 companies listed on U.S. stock exchanges. There is plenty of room for new entrants, while entrenched players enjoy the fruits of…

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WednesdayMay 28, 2008 4:17 am

Business and Social Compulsions to Invest in SenoRx Inc. (SENO)

Discrimination against women separates social errors of the past from modern and free civilizations of the developed world. Unfortunately, some manifestations of this obnoxious phenomenon are subtle. They may lurk below the surface even in communities that take pride in their liberated values. There is a case for positive discrimination in favor of women. Some of this is related to sexual differences (not superiority) in human anatomy and physiology. Breast cancer is a prime example. This condition, which threatens life and is painful to treat, affects one gender selectively. Here is a company from Aliso Viejo, CA that is dedicated…

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WednesdayMay 28, 2008 4:15 am

The Balanced Scorecard for Top Stock Picks in Small Capital Investing

The stock market is overly dependent on historical numbers. The pace of change in the modern business world deserves new measures to help stock investors make optimal decisions. Qualitative measures matter at least as much as figures and ratios from statutory reporting. Most small capital stocks have relatively short histories. That is another reason for investors to look beyond technical and conventional financial analyses. The Balanced Scorecard method is a favorite with management professionals for meaningful business performance assessment. Robert S. Kaplan, who teaches at the Harvard Business School, and David P. Norton, who founded a professional services company, first…

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WednesdayMay 28, 2008 3:54 am

Ixys Corporation (IXYS.OB) Makes an Unsolicited Proposal to Acquire Zilog, Inc.

Ixys Corporation (IXYS.OB), a developer, manufacturer and marketer of a broad spectrum of power semiconductors and power modules for the global power market, recently announced an unsolicited proposal to acquire Zilog, Inc., an embedded chip manufacturer that makes chips for integration into networking and wireless devices. Trading on Ixys Corporation’s stock increased more than 5.4 percent following the news of the proposed acquisition. Under the terms of the agreement, Ixys Corporation has proposed to purchase Zilog for $4.50 per share to be paid in an unspecified mix of Ixys stock and cash. Zilog, Inc. is currently evaluating the proposal. Additionally,…

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WednesdayMay 28, 2008 3:51 am

Conolog Corp. (CNLG.OB) Reports $380K in New Orders; Holders Approve Reverse Split

Conolog Corporation (CNLG.OB), an engineering and design company that provides digital signal processing solutions to global electric utilities, recently announced that the company secured more than $380,000 in new product orders for April 2008. Additionally, Conolog Corporation received shareholder approval for a one-for-four reverse split of the company’s common stock. Strong sales in April continue to validate market acceptance of the company’s product offerings. Conolog Corporation will continue to expand its marketing efforts and is focused on increasing sales, product applications, related software and production capacity throughout 2008. At a special shareholder’s meeting earlier this month, stockholders approved an amendment…

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WednesdayMay 28, 2008 3:46 am

Gemini Explorations, Inc. (GXPI.OB) Continues to Build Alliances to Establish Foothold in Colombia

Gemini Explorations, Inc. (GXPI.OB) is a mining and development company establishing itself in Colombia, South America. To meets its goals, Gemini has formed alliances to facilitate its development efforts in the region. RMS-Ross Corporation, a Canadian-based company, is a designer, manufacturer, and distributor of high-percentage mineral recovery systems. The Model SB Concentrator uses centrifugal technology and a lower water yield to recover gold and precious metals. The Derocker was developed to facilitate mining in coarse, rocky materials. The RMS-Ross Box is a machine designed to separate free particles of precious metals from aggregate materials. Terry Plumber, President of RMS-Ross, personally…

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TuesdayMay 27, 2008 3:56 pm

May 27th CEOcast Weekly Newsletter

Companies featured in the current edition of the newsletter: ACCY, BOKO, CACN, CETG, CGXP, CKGT, CORG, ETGF, FMTI, GERS, ILNS, IVOT, MBND, PLKH, RVEP, SFPI, SRRY, SWVC, TKO The stock market closed 3.5% lower this week after stocks declined in the face of persistently high oil prices and broad-based selling efforts ahead of the long weekend. Entering the week, the S&P 500 was up 13% from its low on March 17, which was the day of the orchestrated bailout of Bear Stearns. In May alone the market had risen 2.9%. Given that performance, it wasn't a stretch to think that…

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TuesdayMay 27, 2008 3:08 pm

Coates International Ltd. (COTE.OB) – Retrofitting Technology to Provide Relief to Trucking Industry

Coates International Ltd. (OTCBB: COTE) today announced it has launched initiatives for a “go-to-market” strategy to give the North American trucking industry accessibility to facilities designed to retrofit existing truck engines with its Coates Spherical Rotary Valve Engine (CSRV) technology. Aside from the obvious hindrance of unbelievably high diesel fuel prices, the trucking industry faces new and prospective regulations and legislation aimed at reducing harmful emissions. According to Coates, these factors are spurring interest in its CSRV technology, which enhances fuel consumption and reduces harmful emissions as well as equipment downtime. The company is currently in discussions with major diesel…

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TuesdayMay 27, 2008 2:19 pm

Hybrid Technologies Inc. (HYBR.OB) Filming Begins for Treasure HD Channel Program on DISH Network

Memorial Day marked the first day of filming at Hybrid Technologies' research and development facility in Mooresville, NC. The filming is for an upcoming program on the Treasure HD Channel, where the company will be featured in a segment about lithium-powered vehicles. Hybrid Technologies, a clear leader in the field of lithium battery-powered products, will be the focus of the show as a result of their cutting-edge research and development of emission-free electric vehicles. The program is scheduled to be aired in the upcoming month, and will take an in-depth look at how the company takes fuel powered automobiles and…

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TuesdayMay 27, 2008 2:16 pm

MedeFile International Inc. (MDFI.OB) Receives Media Coverage from ZDNet.com

Medefile International Inc. received praise and was even referred to as a doctor’s “secret high-tech weapon” in a recent article published on ZDNet.com. The article was written by Dana Blankenhorn, a business journalist with thirty years experience. The article is based on a conversation with Dr. Lorne Stitsky, who runs a Personal Choice Family Practice in Juniper, Florida. Dr. Stitsky’s practice currently services 200 patients, with the anticipation of an additional 200. Keeping medical records and histories for all of these patients might seem like a mighty task, but with the help of MedeFile, it is a breeze for Dr.…

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