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FridayJul 25, 2008 4:53 am

How to Grow a Business & Stock Investment Mind – The Productive Week-End Series

Problem analysis is a collective brain-child of NASA astronauts and their ground controllers invented this method to fix unexpected problems encountered during missions. Problem analysis works just as well for business and stock investing. It is a matter of testing a hypothetical cause by listing the dimensions in which a problem does and does not exist. Could a 20th-century mindset plague stocks in decline? Technology and innovation drive new stocks of this millennium. What about corporations that have been around for five decades and more? Some of them continue to shine, even as others wallow in decline. Could stakeholder engagement…

ThursdayJul 24, 2008 3:19 pm

Cobra Electronics Corp. (COBR) Releases Favorable Second Quarter Results

Cobra Electronics is involved in the design and marketing of leading-edge mobile communication and navigation devices. The company's products vary wildly within the consumer electronics industry, including GPS navigation systems, two-way & citizen band radios, radar detection devices, marine electronics, and more. Cobra has been turning a lot of heads this week, as reports of increased second quarter earnings reached investors everywhere. Recorded net income was $1.7 million, an amazing turn-around from last year's second quarter loss of $434,000. Cobra attributes the positive effects to improved gross margins and reduced operating expenses, as well as a significant sales boost from…

ThursdayJul 24, 2008 3:18 pm

Carbon Sciences, Inc. (CABN.OB) Featured in Popular Mechanics

Carbon Sciences, Inc. is a company focused intently upon the development of a breakthrough technology, known as GreenCarbon, which involves the conversion of environmentally hazardous carbon dioxide (CO2) into eco-friendly carbon products. Today (July 24th), Carbon Sciences' technology was featured in an article by Popular Mechanics, wherein CEO Derek McLeish was pictured with a mobile prototype of the company's transformation system. The idea of commercializing CO2 capture and recycling is not brand new; however, some experts like professional business strategist Sara Abrams believe that Carbon Sciences' approach is "the most intelligent and viable" to date. CEO Derek McLeish's comments pertaining…

ThursdayJul 24, 2008 1:44 pm

Workstream Inc. (WSTM) Announces Preliminary Q4 and Fiscal 2008 Results

After the markets closed, Workstream announced its preliminary financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended May 31, 2008. The results are considered preliminary because of an ongoing analysis of the company’s goodwill balances, but do not impact current quarter revenue, EBITDA or cash flow amounts that the company disclosed. Fourth quarter revenues totaled $7.0 million, up 13.3% from $6.2 million in the previous quarter. Adjusted EBITDA was $0.5 million, compared to ($4.5) million during the third quarter and ($1.3) million during the same period last year. EBITDA per share was $0.01 for the FY Q4 2008 compared…

ThursdayJul 24, 2008 1:34 pm

EMVELCO Corp. (EMVL) is “One to Watch”

With gas prices rising and the national average floating around $4.00 per gallon, many companies are looking to embark in the alternative energy industry. Natural gas is included as an alternative energy field and even Jim Cramer, Host of CNBC's show "Mad Money," has recognized the increased exploration involving natural gas, calling 2008 "the year of natural gas." EMVELCO Corp. (NASDAQ: EMVL) is a newly formed gas exploration and development company whose principal strategy is to acquire rights to drill on key land positions in major oil and natural gas basins that consist of large, seismically defined prospects near existing…

ThursdayJul 24, 2008 1:31 pm

General Automotive Company (GNAU.OB) is “One to Watch”

General Automotive Company provides high-end automotive parts, mobile electronics, and related products at multiple levels of distribution throughout the United States. The company intends to expand their growth platform by acquiring niche manufacturing companies offering replacement parts and innovative accessories with high growth potential. Having established close relationships with manufacturers in China, Korea and Japan, General Automotive can offer attractive, cost-effective supply chain solutions to US-based major parts distributors looking for an edge in today's highly competitive automotive environment. General Automotive currently has two operating divisions – Global Parts Direct (GPD) and OE Source (OES). Global Parts Direct is a…

ThursdayJul 24, 2008 1:29 pm

MedeFile International Inc. (MDFI.OB) Allows You to Carry your Medical Records in the Palm of your Hand

MedeFile International Incorporated offers its clients the security of knowing they are carrying around their complete medical records with them wherever they go. The product line offered by MedeFile includes fourteen unique products and services designed to help consumers navigate the complicated world of doctors and medicine. The services offered are intended to simplify all aspects of medical data for patients, healthcare providers and other invested parties. The flagship product of MedeFile is the MedeDrive, a flash drive memory card that allows users to carry their entire medical history in their pocket. The drive is both safe and secure because…

ThursdayJul 24, 2008 1:26 pm

Ramtron International Corp. (RMTR) Reports Better than Expected Second Quarter Results, Raises FY08 Revenue Guidance

Ramtron International Corp. (RMTR), a leading developer of non-volatile ferroelectric random access memory (F-RAM) and microcontrollers for a wide range of markets, reported better than expected second quarter results this afternoon. Revenues increased 27% year-over-year to $15.5 million vs. analysts’ estimates of $15.3 million. Net income more than tripled to $779,000, or $0.03 per diluted share, compared to $248,000, or $0.01 per share a year ago. Excluding stock-based compensation expense and a one-time income tax provision, net income would have been $1.8 million, or $0.06 per share. Analysts surveyed expected non-GAAP net income of $0.05 per share. “Solid execution of…

ThursdayJul 24, 2008 12:18 pm

Rimage Corp. (RIMG) Provides 3rd Quarter Guidance

Rimage is in the business of producing and marketing equipment that records and prints CDs, DVDs and Blu-ray discs. In business for more than 30 years, Rimage has created robust devices that are able to reliably output high volumes of discs daily. Uses for discs are pervasive, including storage, dissemination of training materials, and archiving data, university class materials, marketing materials, medical records, video and music. In an announcement on Wednesday, July 23, 2008, Rimage President Bernard Aldrich stated sales were down from last year same quarter due to the slow economy, but expected a boost 3rd quarter from European…

ThursdayJul 24, 2008 12:15 pm

BluePhoenix Solutions Ltd. (BPHX) Awarded $1.1 Million Contract by U.S. Dept. of Energy

BluePhoenix Solutions provides value-driven legacy modernization solutions that enable companies to leverage their IT assets for increased business value and improved competitive advantage. The company offers customers a comprehensive suite of automated tools, services, and domain expertise, from IT global assessment and project impact analysis, to automated database and application migration, re-hosting, and renewal. BluePhoenix also offers a high level advisory service that provides CIOs and senior management with assistance in assessing the complex modernization issues that they face. BluePhoenix asserts they can provide the “best practice modernization strategies that provide rapid ROI, reduced costs, and improved productivity and efficiency,…

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