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FridayApr 18, 2008 6:38 pm

What Do You Know About Inflation?

Inflation can be annoying to most investors. It attacks the value of their portfolios, causing the real return to shrink. Although most people regard inflation about as warmly as they do the bogeyman, how much do you really know about it? Take this short quiz and find out. When inflation increases, ... the dollar gains against the euro, but loses against the yen. the general level of prices for goods and services decreases. the purchasing power of the dollar decreases. tech stocks double in value. One way the Federal Reserve attempts to combat a high inflation rate is by: raising…

FridayApr 18, 2008 6:37 pm

Invest for Your Prosperity

If you retired at age 65, would your retirement assets last at least 18.5 years? This is how long the average 65–year–old can expect to live, which means that many people in this age group could live much longer and will need their assets to last two or more decades. If you are concerned about the ability of your investments to generate an adequate retirement income that will last throughout your lifetime, you might want to consider investing some of your assets in mutual funds. Mutual funds pool money from shareholders and invest in assets that may include stocks, bonds,…

FridayApr 18, 2008 6:29 pm

Nymox Pharmaceutical Corp. (NYMX) is "One to Watch"

Nymox Pharmaceutical Corporation has continued to successfully expand its broad, worldwide patent portfolio in support of its proprietary product development programs. The company offered investors an update regarding its U.S. Phase 2 study of its proprietary drug, NX-1207, for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The phase 2 study is nearing completion, and the company anticipates the reporting of final results and statistical analysis for the study within the next few weeks. Nymox recently provided an outline on the outstanding potential the company's proprietary drug, NX-1207, has for the treatment of the relatively common condition known as enlarged prostate,…

FridayApr 18, 2008 6:20 pm

SkyPostal Networks Inc. (SKPN.OB) is Reducing Costs While Improving Delivery Efficiency

SkyPostal Incorporated is an international mail distribution company that specializes in offering hand delivery of mail and periodicals into Latin America. They provide these services for both businesses and private individuals, and all of their services are supported by a web-based tracking system that allows SkyPostal’s clients to track their mail and the company’s performance. The average VIA postal company takes 14 days to deliver a package to Latin America, and even then only delivers with a 70-percent success rate. On the other hand, SkyPostal averages a 7-day transit time with nearly 100-percent success, and when unable to do so…

FridayApr 18, 2008 6:16 pm

BabyNames.com Selects DigitalPost Interactive’s (DGLP.OB) Digital Media Sharing Solution

DigitalPost Interactive (DGLP.OB), a Software as a Service (SaaS) provider in the digital media sharing and social networking space, recently announced that BabyNames.com, a popular lifestyle website with more than 1.5 million unique visitors a month, is launching a private-label version of the company's family website service at www.TheFamilyPost.com. Recently named as one of the "Top 10 Apps to Preserve Memories Online," by PC Magazine, TheFamilyPost.com service is easy to use, allowing the most novice Internet users to create visually stunning family websites from scratch. Functional capabilities include full-screen slideshows, streaming videos, real-time message boards and much more. In addition,…

FridayApr 18, 2008 6:15 pm

Hybrid Technologies, Inc. (HYBR.OB) – High Gas Prices Fueling Demand for Alternative-Powered Cars and Trucks

Hybrid Technologies, Inc. (HYBR.OB), an emerging leader in the development and marketing of lithium-powered products worldwide, offers completely battery-operated, full performance vehicles that emit zero emissions, unlike many popular hybrids on the market today. In addition, due to the popularity of “green” initiatives, the company recently announced that The Discovery Channel is producing a series about lithium-powered cars and will feature Hybrid Technologies’ cars. Rising fuel costs and environmental concerns will continue to support the sales of hybrid and electric cars, trucks and motorcycles. The big automakers are focusing on hybrid cars powered by both gasoline and electricity. According to…

FridayApr 18, 2008 12:24 pm

The Talbots, Inc. (TLB) Reaffirms 2008 Outlook; Shares Rebound

Shares of The Talbots, Inc. (TLB) were up more than 5% at $8.29 during Friday’s trading after the women’s clothing retailer reconfirmed 2008 guidance and said it is planning for top-line growth of approximately 3%, enabling the company to have sufficient liquidity to fund the continued turnaround of its business. Friday’s rebound offered much-needed relief for Talbots. Shares plummeted 40% in just two days after the company said two banks would stop providing letters of credit used to back financing for merchandise bought overseas. The company said, however, that its major vendors, which represent approximately 75% of its offshore merchandise…

FridayApr 18, 2008 12:00 pm

ZAP (ZAAP.OB) Celebrates Earth Day 2008!

On Tuesday, April 22, the world will celebrate Earth Day, and while gas prices are climbing higher and higher, ZAP would like everyone to think about the alternative to our gas-guzzling cars. The price on electric cars has come down, and consumers may just want to trade in their old gas-guzzler for an electric car at participating ZAP dealers in celebration of Earth Day. According to ZAP, commuters who travel a short distance can potentially save thousands of dollars per year by trading their gasoline-fueled cars for an electric car. The company estimates there are 250 million cars and trucks…

FridayApr 18, 2008 10:57 am

OTCPicks Featured Company: Remote Dynamics, Inc. (RDYM.OB) Introduces New Product for Contractors and Fleet Managers

Remote Dynamics, Inc. (OTCBB: RDYM) announced their first, new portable asset tracking solution, REDI2go. The device is similar in size to that of a cellular phone. With no installation required, REDI2go can be easily moved from vehicle to vehicle or carried in a pocket or handbag. During Thursday's trading, Remote Dynamics, Inc. stock rose 100.00%. Gary Hallgren, CEO of Remote Dynamics, stated, "We are pleased to be able to offer new innovative solutions to the contractor or fleet manager. As we continue to listen to our customers, we will continue to enhance our service offering and remain the one-stop-shop for…

FridayApr 18, 2008 10:55 am

Winning Brands Corp. (WNBD.PK) Introduces CLEAN1 to Home Hardware Retailers

Winning Brands Corp. (Pink Sheets: WNBD) today announced its CLEAN1 brand of outdoor cleaner was recently made available, for first-time ordering, from Home Hardware associate stores at the group's Spring Market, April 13 through 15. Home Hardware is a group of approximately 1,000 associated retailers located across the country, and is a member of Alliance International LLC, the third-largest hardware and building materials partnership in North America. "We are doing what we said we would do -- and that is one of the corner stones of developing an enterprise of any value. Projections, possibilities and potential are all meaningless unless…

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