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TuesdaySep 02, 2008 5:44 am

The Morning Edge – September, 2 2008

The major theme of today’s trading will be the response of the energy sector in the aftermath of Hurricane Gustav. Index futures point to strong openings as crude oil and natural gas continue to sell off after posting losses during special trading sessions over the weekend and Labor Day holiday. The storm, which barreled through the heart of Gulf Coast oil production and refining, failed to intensify as strongly as forecasters feared. Crude traded below $107 overnight, hitting 5-month lows. The dollar hit 6-month highs against the euro overnight, trading briefly over 0.69 Euros to the dollar. Commodities across the…

TuesdaySep 02, 2008 5:37 am

Index Oil and Gas Inc. (IXOG.OB) Indexed for Future Growth

Originally incorporated in the U.K. in 2003, Index Oil and Gas Inc. is an early stage oil and gas exploration and production company. Trading on the OTCBB, they have a current market capitalization of $34.32 million. The company has their head office in Houston, Texas, as well as an office in Bath, England. Their oil and gas prospects are in Texas, Louisiana, and Kansas. In 2007, Index successfully focused on lower-risk properties to build reserves and near-term cash flow. For fiscal year 2008, Index focused on a balanced and risk-managed portfolio of prospects. The goal was to increase their reserves…

TuesdaySep 02, 2008 5:34 am

Momentum Biofuels Inc. (MMBF.OB) is Picking up Speed for Profitable Growth

Momentum Biofuels Inc., headquartered in League City, Texas, engages in the production and marketing of biodiesel fuel. Trading on the OTCBB, they produce their biodiesel from soybean or mustard seed oil. Biodiesel is a renewable fuel that can also come from other vegetable oils, as well as animal fats. They are then blended with petroleum-based diesel fuel for use in existing diesel engines. Founded in 2006, Momentum is part of the Specialty Chemicals industry in the Basic Materials sector. Their biodiesel product is for local distributors, jobbers, and state and local government fleets in the United States. Their primary product…

TuesdaySep 02, 2008 5:22 am

Brite-Strike Tactical Illumination Products, Inc. (BSTI.PK) Secures Order from International Law Enforcement Officials

Brite-Strike Tactical Illumination Products, Inc. (BSTI.PK) is pleased to announce that the German US Coast Guard, DEA, and SWAT teams have committed to utilizing Brite-Strike’s Tactical Balls, a tactical illumination product designed for use by law enforcement officers. The Tactical Balls are currently being used by the U.S. Coast Guard, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), local U.S. SWAT teams, and law enforcement personnel. The Tactical Balls are 1 ½ inch diameter spheres with two white LEDs (>13,000 MCD) that each use two CR2032 batteries. Each ball is easily activated by a push-button switch and, when tossed into a room, is…

TuesdaySep 02, 2008 3:58 am

A Healthy Business Prescription from Gentiva Health Services Inc. (GTIV)

Should you buy into a stock when it is within touching distance of a 52-year price high? Conventional wisdom would suggest otherwise, but there are strong contrary indications for this small-capital member of the Healthcare Facilities Industry from Melville, NY. The stock price has surged by nearly 28% in August 2008 following a great second quarter. However, the future looks better still. The business model of direct home nursing is most durable. Who would rather spend old age in a medical facility, rather than at home? It is not just a matter of comfort, for the company offers substantial discounts…

TuesdaySep 02, 2008 3:55 am

Wealth Creation Lessons from the Conglomerates Sector – Tuesday Treadmill

The Conglomerates Sector has lost 20% of its collective market capitalization in the last 12 months. 50% of this loss was during April of this year alone. A principal advantage of mixing varied lines of business together is to beat economic downturns. Is this financial strategy a failure? Find the true answer by sifting through the micro. Take for example, the case of John Bean Technologies Corporation (NYSE: JBT). The stock of this small-capital member of the Conglomerates Sector from Chicago, IL has jumped 13% in the second fortnight of August 2008. The Price to Earnings Ratio remains at just…

TuesdaySep 02, 2008 3:49 am

Mercer International Inc. (MERC) – A Stock from the Basic Materials Sector

Every professional stock investor longs for stocks from the Basic Materials Sector. There is no better substitute for creating bases of trans-generational wealth. High-technology is a capricious mistress, whereas world demand for basic materials will continue as it has for decades. The weaknesses of this small-capital stock from Vancouver, BC are also its strengths. It is a matter of perspective, and just right for the thinking stock investor who simply refuses to follow the herd at any cost. The company has lost nearly 2% of market capitalization in the 100 days preceding the start of September 2008. Much of the…

TuesdaySep 02, 2008 3:44 am

Consistent Core Values Create Durable Wealth – Better Business Basics Bulletin

The Wharton Global Family Alliance is a professional initiative by one of the nation’s premier business management schools. It seeks to help families with assets of at least $100 million to extend their wealth across generations. Family fortunes are as old as the hills, but not all clans succeed in keeping the momentum going. Wharton has figured out what makes the difference, and helps the wealthy stay rich. Do not click away just because you are worth less than $100 million, for a distillation of the prescriptions of the business management school follows: 1. Make a mission statement and write…

MondaySep 01, 2008 5:21 pm

Trans-Orient Petroleum Ltd. (TOPLF.OB): Finding Energy Solutions in Overlooked Places

Trans-Orient Petroleum (TOPLF) explores for oil and natural gas resources in shale and rock, primarily in Australia and New Zealand and other under-explored regions. The company was active in exploring in Australia from 1996-2000 and revived operations in 2006 as the worldwide energy boom surged. Tran-Orient has said it will use the same technology used in the Bakken, Barnett and other North American oil and gas shale formations to drill and fracture shale in New Zealand. Some estimates say there are 1.7 billion barrels of oil yet to be discovered in New Zealand. New Zealand has been known for its…

MondaySep 01, 2008 5:20 pm

ICOP Digital Inc. (ICOP): Digital Surveillance for the 21st Century

ICOP Digital (ICOP) is a maker of advanced security, surveillance and communications technology used by law enforcement agencies across the United States. As video surveillance technology evolves from analog to digital technology, the industry is expected to grow to $46 billion in sales by 2013. ICOP's first product was an in-car video system for law enforcement agencies designed to deliver higher quality audio and video. The company's flagship product is the Model 20/20 and is used by police officers in 49 states. Kansas-based ICOP is planning an ambitious expansion into markets away from law enforcement, such as public transit systems,…

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