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FridayMay 23, 2008 9:22 am

StockEgg Featured Company: Vivus Inc. (VVUS) Finds Late Stage Drug Approvals and Agreements with Deerfield Management

Developing a new drug is much like climbing a mountain; reaching the top is only half the battle. Once the top has been reached, the climber needs to get down again. In the pharmaceutical world, finding the drug and getting through approvals is only half the battle. The investment capital put into the process needs to be taken back out. If a company can find a partner willing to buy/license/market its drug, then the journey will be completed and profit found. VIVUS Inc., a pharmaceutical development and commercialization company, works to address sexual, diabetic and obesity issues. The company’s product…

FridayMay 23, 2008 7:33 am

HotOtc Featured Company: Freestar Technology Corp. (FSRT.OB) Reports Revenue Growth of 19% over Year Earlier Period, Company Makes its Play into Social Paradigm Shift

Moving into the digital age has offered opportunities for product change. Speed, economy and efficiency are often the more recognizable beneficiaries of new digital products. But, in many instances, it is the consumer product that gets the benefit of digital at the expense of the bigger picture. How can a company benefit from a social digital paradigm shift; a shift where everything has always been digital? Finding that benefit is where profits will be coming from, and soon. Freestar Technology Corporation, a financial transactions and technology company, offers payment processing, processing hardware, and consulting services to vendors across Northern Europe.…

FridayMay 23, 2008 7:01 am

Nascent Foodservice Inc. (NCTW.OB) Announces Positive First Quarter 2008 Results

Nascent Wine Company Inc. (NCTW.OB), dba Nascent Foodservice Company Inc., announced its financial results for the period ending March 31, 2008. Sandro Piancone, CEO of Nascent, said, "We made solid progress during the first quarter, as our financial results met plan, we further expanded our platform of leading brands and began to drive leverage in our infrastructure.” Net Sales for the first quarter 2008 were reported at $16 million. The numbers reflect a 300 percent increase compared to the $5.1 million reported for the first quarter 2007. The company stated the increase was due mainly to the three acquisitions completed…

FridayMay 23, 2008 6:58 am

Oilsands Quest, Inc. (BQI) – Inviting Investors into Their Sandbox

Incorporated in Colorado, U.S.A. and headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Oilsands Quest, Inc. is an explorer and developer of oil sands projects. The company has oil sands permits in the Canadian provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan. Their goal is to build shareholder value for the long-term through the development of these oil sands. Oilsands Quest, Inc. trades on the American Stock Exchange (AMEX) as part of the Nonmetallic Mineral Mining sector. The company's main operating subsidiaries are Oilsands Quest Sask. Inc., Township Petroleum Corporation, and Oilsands Quest Technologies Inc. They wholly own and operate their resource rights. Since 2004, the company…

FridayMay 23, 2008 6:56 am

Zap (ZAAP) – Zinging Along in the Electric Car Marketplace

The management at ZAP believes the time is now in the electronic vehicle market. With rising oil prices and environmental concerns, they continue their innovative development of electric vehicles to serve city drivers. Their "city cars" are a gas-free alternative for commuters, multi-car families, businesses, and government fleets. ZAP operates out of Santa Rosa, California as part of the Auto Manufacturers sector. They trade on the OTCBB. ZAP stands for Zero Air Pollution, and this benefit of their electric vehicles is what the company hopes will propel them toward greater growth. ZAP markets the XEBRA electric sedan and pickup vehicle.…

FridayMay 23, 2008 6:53 am

KCM Holdings Corp. (KCMH.PK) Announces a Profit in its 1st Operational Quarter

KCM Holdings Corp. (KCMH.PK) is the cornerstone of the KCM Group. The KCM Group is a global strategic business development consultancy and holdings conglomerate of companies, brands, alliances and professionals. Anchored by the publicly traded KCM Holdings, the KCM Group's unique advantage is their access and ability to team their strategic planners with hundreds of supporting tactical personnel with diverse experience across many industries. The company has a unique portfolio of intellectual properties, trademarks, strategies and revenue models that can be used across multiple industries. The KCM Group's two main subsidiaries, Blue Energy and KCM Strategic Media Group, have clients…

FridayMay 23, 2008 6:49 am

Global Roaming Distribution, Inc. (GRDB.OB) is "Taking it to the Streets" and Investors are Taking Notice

When Global Roaming Distribution, Inc. (GRDB.OB) came up with the idea to offer a low-priced "one SIM card" solution to combat the extremely high price of global business and leisure travel phone roaming charges, it didn't fall on deaf ears. Called CelTrek(TM), it is the first US-based company of its kind, offering one unique SIM card covering all the continents with one local US phone number at prices that can save travelers up to 90 percent on their international calls. Smart travelers took advantage of the technology and began saving money. They were also quick to forget the nightmares they…

FridayMay 23, 2008 6:16 am

American Axle Manufacturing & Holdings Inc. (AXL) – UAW Approves Axle Deal by Overwhelming Majority

United Auto Workers at five American Axle Manufacturing & Holdings Inc. locations have overwhelmingly voted to ratify a new four-year labor agreement, one which will close plants and cut wages. The union said 78 percent of workers voted in favor of ratification while 22 percent voted against. The agreement, approved by UAW members at the Buffalo, Tonawanda and Cheektowaga plants in New York, and Detroit and Three River's plants in Michigan, covers 3,650 workers. Voting began on May 19 and concluded on May 22. The Buffalo plant is already being idled and the Tonawanda forge operation is also scheduled to…

FridayMay 23, 2008 6:12 am

Lenovo Group, Ltd.’s (LNVGY.PK) (0992.HK) Sales & Profits are Growing

Sales and profit at PC maker Lenovo Group, Ltd.(LNVGY.OTC) spiked in the quarter ended March 31, fueled by growth in emerging markets. Lenovo, which has headquarters in Morrisville, NC, said it earned $140 million, or $1.44 per diluted share, in its fourth fiscal quarter. That's up from $60 million, or 68 cents a diluted share, a year earlier. Sales increased 13.5 percent, to $3.73 billion, from $3.29 billion. Lenovo, which bought IBM's personal computer business in 2005 and is the largest computer retailer in China, said it increased shipments by 21 percent in the quarter. Its fastest areas of growth…

FridayMay 23, 2008 4:23 am

Huge Customer Benefits behind Ramtron International Corp. (RMTR) Business Performance and Stock Price Trend

Trading ended May 16, 2008 at less than 11% below the 52-week high of $5.09 for this small capital stock from the Technology Sector. The Price to Earnings Ratio remains below 12 even as the stock begins ascent to conquer its previous peak price. The Beta is 1.90. Total Debt is less than a fifth of equity. Most of the stock is available for retail trade. Interest Coverage has been well over 8 on a Trailing Twelve Months basis. The Net Profit Margin has approached 20% during the period, tripling the five-year average for this key business parameter in the…

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