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TuesdayJun 03, 2008 6:56 am

Massey Energy Company (MEE) Finds New Utility Supply Agreements to its Liking as Dividend is Announced Ahead of Annual Meeting

As the world works through how it is going to deal with cleaner energy needs, there is very little talk about where current energy is coming from. A light switch gets turned on and light is expected; the weather turns hot and people demand air conditioning. The power needs to come from somewhere, regardless of future considerations, and some are firmly positioned to profit handsomely. Massey Energy Company, an Appalachian Mountain Basin coal supplier, provides high-quality/low-sulfur coal to utility companies, steel manufacturers and other customers requiring coal that, in certain instances, is considered meteorological grade. The company is currently experiencing…

TuesdayJun 03, 2008 4:38 am

Stock Guru Featured Company: ALR Technologies, Inc. (ALRT.OB)

ALR Technologies, Inc. (ALRT.OB) primarily engages in designing, marketing, and distributing medical reminder compliance devices. The company uses technology-based products that aid people in achieving improved health and well-being. ALR Technologies is known as a pioneer in the compliance management sector of the disease management industry. ALR Technologies is focused on providing a product that reminds patients to take their medication or treatment at the prescribed time. The company offers ALRT Med Reminder, ALRT Once-A-Day, ALRT Weekly, ALRT Contact Lens Replacement and ALRT PC200. Each product can be programmed by the user for specific time-duration reminders. The company’s well-known product,…

TuesdayJun 03, 2008 3:48 am

Dutton Associates Featured Company: Wave Systems Corp. (WAVX)

Wave Systems Corp. (NASDAQ: WAVX) provides software to help solve critical enterprise PC security challenges, such as strong authentication, data protection, network access control and the management of enterprise functions. Originally incorporated in 1988 as Indata Corp., the company changed its name to Wave Systems Corp. in 1993 and maintains operations in Massachusetts, California, New Jersey, and Paris, France. As a pioneer in hardware-based PC security, Wave Systems enables organizations to know who is connecting to their critical IT infrastructure, thus protecting corporate data and strengthening the boundaries of corporate networks. In addition, Wave Systems is one of the founding…

MondayJun 02, 2008 5:03 pm

Under Armour, Inc. (UA) Announces 2008 All-American Baseball Game to Play at Wrigley Field

Under Armour, Inc. (UA) is a developer, marketer, and distributor of branded performance apparel, footwear and accessories. The company’s headquarters are in Baltimore, Maryland, with European headquarters in Amsterdam (the Netherlands) and additional offices in Denver, Colorado; Hong Kong and Guangzhou, China; and Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Under Armour products are sold worldwide and worn by athletes of all ages and skill levels. Last week the company announced that the 2008 Under Armour All-American Baseball Game will be played at the historic Wrigley Field on Sunday, August 17. This marks the first year that the event - previously known as the…

MondayJun 02, 2008 4:59 pm

Tragic International Story Shows Need for Companies Like MedeFile International Inc. (MDFI.OB)

An article recently published by ABC News tells the story of an elderly couple, Don and Marlene Bryce, who took a cruise to the Mediterranean aboard a Holland America vessel. Unfortunately, tragedy struck on what was supposed to be the vacation of a lifetime, celebrating Don's retirement. According to the ship's records, Don became ill a little over a week into the trip. After several calls to the onboard physician, Marlene reported no improvement in her husband’s condition. Four days later, on the floor of their cabin, Don Bryce passed away from a massive heart attack. While it has been…

MondayJun 02, 2008 4:56 pm

Pluristem Therapeutics Inc. (PSTI) Conducts Trials Showing Product Advancement

Pluristem Therapeutics works to commercialize cellular biotherapies for the treatment of several degenerative, ischemic and autoimmune conditions. In a release that was largely overlooked last week, Pluristem conveyed the success of recent clinical trials, showing the pronounced effectiveness of its PLacental eXpanded (PLX) cells in treating inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Pluristem defines its PLX product as mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) that have been expanded using the company's proprietary PluriX™ 3-D bioreactor. Basically, MSCs are undifferentiated, protoplasmic placental cells. In the study, mice which were afflicted with IBD were administered PLX cells intrarectally, while a control group was treated with a…

MondayJun 02, 2008 3:58 pm

June 2nd CEOcast Weekly Newsletter

Companies featured in the current edition of the newsletter: ACCP, ACCY, AFMI, CBMC, CETG, CKGT, CLXS, GNBT, GSPG, HSOA, PLKH, PSTI, RVEP, TSXV: SEE, SWVC, XCR For the month of May the Dow was the only major average that lost ground as it was held back by a 22% decline in AIG. Conversely, the S&P 500 rose 1.1%, the Nasdaq jumped 4.6%, the S&P 400 surged 5.1% and the Russell 2000 gained 4.5%. Last week, a short week of trading produced some positive results for investors with long positions as each of the major indices scored gains in excess of…

MondayJun 02, 2008 3:05 pm

Popular Mechanics Takes a First Look at Hybrid Technologies, Inc. (HYBR.OB) New Supercar

Recently, Hybrid Technologies, Inc. (HYBR.OB) shared its much-anticipated, high-performance sports car with Popular Mechanics. Hybrid is one of the emerging leaders in the development of 100 percent electric-powered products worldwide. The Progressive Automotive X Prize (AXP) competition, sponsored by Progressive Insurance, has inspired Hybrid to develop its latest entry into the highly-competitive electric vehicle market. Those at Popular Mechanics who have seen the vehicle report that Hybrid's super car "crushes Prius and Corvette." Ron Cerven, a project development engineer, stated that the AXP car’s design will center on the drivetrain and the passenger’s level of comfort. In many exotic vehicles,…

MondayJun 02, 2008 3:04 pm

Last Mile Logistics Group, Inc. (LMLG.OB) Revenues for First Quarter Increase 37%

Last Mile Logistics Group, Inc. (OTCBB: LMLG) reported an increase of 37% in revenues for the first quarter of 2008. This prosperous increase follows last year's increase of 47% compared to the fourth quarter of 2006. Although fuel costs have increased dramatically in the past couple of months, the company's gross margin also increased in the first quarter of 2008 by 26%, totaling $230,207. This increase is attributed to the growth in revenue and fuel surcharge agreements with customers to offset these cost increases. Increases in revenue are attributed to business from a major new client for the home delivery…

MondayJun 02, 2008 3:02 pm

Kintera, Inc. (KNTA) To Be Acquired by Blackbaud, Inc. (BLKB)

Kintera, Inc. (NASD: KNTA) announced that they will be acquired by Blackbaud, Inc. (NASD: BLKB) in a cash tender offer for $1.12 per share, or a total price of $46.0 million. The acquisition makes sense since Kintera is a leader of on-demand solutions for nonprofit organizations in the United States, whereas Blackbaud is the leading provider of software and related services designed specifically for nonprofit organizations. At the closing of Friday's stock trading, Kintera's stock rose 58.82%. Kintera's current president and CEO, Richard LaBarbera, will continue with the company's operations in San Diego and their other locations, "Joining with Blackbaud…

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