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FridayMay 16, 2008 7:35 am

Always a Place to Park with Standard Parking Corp. (STAN)

When you're heading for a place to park, there's a good chance that Standard Parking Corp. (STAN) is managing the parking facility. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with satellite offices in other major North American cities, Standard Parking strives to get their customers parked at a variety of venues on a daily basis. As part of the Consumer Services sector, they trade on NASDAQ. They have a market capitalization of $399.8M and serve both public and private companies. They provide their services to managers and developers of major office buildings, residential and commercial properties, and shopping centers. They also serve other…

FridayMay 16, 2008 7:27 am

China Wind Systems Inc (CWSI.OB) Reports First Quarter 2008 Results

China Wind Systems Inc (CWSI.OB) manufactures and sells industrial equipment for use in the textile and energy industries in China. Since August 2007, the company has shifted its strategy to focus on the growing wind industry in China. It has begun to supply high-precision rolled rings to companies in the wind power industry through its subsidiary, Huayang Electrical Power Equipment. China Wind Systems has begun to make progress in this transformation to a wind energy company. In the 1st quarter 2008, the revenues generated from the sale of high precision rolled rings for the wind and electrical power industries climbed…

FridayMay 16, 2008 7:26 am

InfoSearch Media, Inc. (ISHM.OB) Employees Join Management in Pay Reductions

More and more we read in the news that many companies are laying off a percentage of their staff in order to make more profit, or as part of financial cutbacks. Some companies may offer employees a severance package and others may let them go with just a notice. But what about those employees who believe in the company and feel that the future outlook is bright. Would you agree with management to take a pay cut? The employees of the Internet search marketing firm InfoSearch Media did just that. According to the company, the majority of its 25 employees…

FridayMay 16, 2008 7:23 am

Destination Television, Inc. (DSTV.OB) – Reaching Captive Viewers in Some Unlikely Locations

Destination Television Incorporated (DSTV.OB) operates as a media production, promotion, and advertising company focusing primarily on the out-of-home digital signage industry in the United States. The company provides remote, custom-edited content and advertising delivery platforms to high traffic out-of-home locations, as well as delivering national, regional, and local advertising and short format entertainment content. Destination Television currently broadcasts Bar TV, Gym TV and Hotel TV, all of which air first-run movie trailers and new music videos which are strategically placed next to quality digital advertising, creating the company's unique brand of "advertainment". The company’s fastest growing network is Gym TV.…

FridayMay 16, 2008 5:02 am

China Precision Steel, Inc. (CPSL) Reports 231% Increase in Third Quarter Net Income

China Precision Steel, Inc. (CPSL), a precision cold-rolled steel processing company in the People’s Republic of China listed on the Nasdaq, reports net income of $4.6 million or 10 cents per share for the third quarter of 2008, an increase of 231% from the prior year. Revenues rose 61% year over year to $18.7 million. ''Our strong sales growth in exports of low-carbon, hard-rolled products and subcontracting work significantly increased our total revenue to a record level. We maintained our gross margin and saw a significant improvement in operating margin during the quarter, which flowed through to our bottom line,''…

FridayMay 16, 2008 5:01 am

Anchor BanCorp Wisconsin Inc. (ABCW) – A Worthy Model for the Financial Sector

The media is full of news and opinions nowadays about how financial services should be managed. None of the top brands in the world banking industry have escaped opprobrium for poor loan decisions and bad asset management. The U.S. Federal Reserve has had to intervene directly to arrange and to guarantee loans as well. How can any stock investor think of the Financial Sector with stock purchases in mind within this context? Perhaps small is better in banking. Here is a small capital stock from the S&Ls/Savings Bank Industry. It is based in Madison, WI and has served some 150…

FridayMay 16, 2008 4:57 am

Olympic Steel Inc. (ZEUS) Occupies Strategic Position in the Steel Business Chain

Cyclical downturns in the Basic Materials Sector threaten returns for potential stock investors. The Miscellaneous Fabricated Products Industry of this sector has much to recommend itself in this regard. It is positioned in such a way as to remain relatively isolated from slackness in demand. It is also ever-ready to adapt quickly to market expansion. This small capital member of the Miscellaneous Fabricated Products Industry is based in Bedford Heights, OH. It deals in various grades of steel, and can process this sturdy material into plates, sheets, or rolls. This capability makes the stock stable. The company has many degrees…

FridayMay 16, 2008 4:54 am

Versatile CytRx Corp. (CYTR) Technology Lends Strength to Stock

The revolutionary molecular chaperone amplification technology of this company is a breakthrough for the Biotechnology & Drugs Industry. It brings the regeneration of nerve fibers from the science fiction of the past to the realm of reality. This is no matter for academic appreciation alone, because one of the worst side-effects of poorly managed diabetes is the irreversible effects of decay it has on the nervous system. Diabetes is one of the most rapidly growing diseases of modern societies, with special vulnerabilities for certain ethnic groups. This Los Angeles, CA based company has a May 2008 market capitalization of less…

FridayMay 16, 2008 4:52 am

Acorn Energy, Inc. (ACFN) Obtains Exclusive Worldwide Marketing Rights to Solucorp Industries IFS-2C Technology

Acorn Energy, Inc. (ACFN) is a company focused on improving the efficiency of the energy grid and reducing the environmental impact of the energy sector. Acorn’s operating companies leverage advanced technologies to transform the existing energy infrastructure. The company has equity interests in Comverge, CoaLogix, DSIT, Gridsense, Local Power and Paketeria. The company recently announced that CoaLogix has obtained the exclusive worldwide marketing rights to Solucorp Industries IFS-2C technology for the fixation of heavy metals, such as mercury, for the electric power generation industry. Solucorp’s proprietary technology, which has been tested successfully in the United States, provides a value-added alternative…

FridayMay 16, 2008 4:51 am

United States Patent and Trademark Office Denies Stinger Systems Request for Reexamination of TASER International, Inc. (TASR) Patent

TASER International, Inc. (TASR) produces advanced Electronic Control Devises (ECDs) for use in the law enforcement, medical, military, corrections, professional security, and personal protection markets. TASER devices use proprietary technology to incapacitate dangerous, combative, or high-risk subjects who pose a risk to law enforcement officers, innocent citizens, or themselves in a manner that is generally recognized as a safer alternative to other uses of force. The company, which has been in business since 1993, is headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona. The company announced this week that the Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Officer (USPTO) in an office action…

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