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FridayApr 04, 2008 12:11 pm

Navarre Corp. (NAVR) Announces New President, Joyce Fleck

Navarre Corp., a publisher and distributor of physical and digital home entertainment and multimedia products such as PC software, DVD, and video games and accessories, announced it appointed Joyce Fleck as President of the company. Cary Deacon, Chief Executive Officer of Navarre Corporation said, “Joyce is a dedicated and proven leader. Her strong retail expertise combined with her intimate knowledge of our vendor communities make her eminently qualified for this position. Joyce's role will encompass all aspects of our Distribution sector and will report directly to Brian Burke, Navarre's Chief Operating Officer.” Joyce Fleck joined Navarre in May of 1999.…

FridayApr 04, 2008 11:51 am

Eye on Private Equity

Have you noticed the boom in private equity funds? Five years ago, private equity funds closed $37 billion worth of acquisition deals. In 2006, the total value of private equity deals was $475 billion. Today there are at least 170 private equity funds with at least $1 billion in assets. Private equity funds have been doing so well that Wall Street and the financial press have not been alone in noting their success. Congress is exploring the ways in which publicly traded private equity funds are taxed on their profits. Current tax law sees them as partnerships, allowing the general…

FridayApr 04, 2008 11:49 am

Watching the Health Care Squeeze

A 65–year–old couple who retire today and live to life expectancy can expect to spend almost $300,000, on average, for health insurance premiums and out–of–pocket expenses, assuming they have access to retiree health benefits from a former employer and pay the entire premium. But employer–sponsored retiree health benefits are becoming rare, and the outlook for retirees who will need to rely on Medicare is also dire. Medicare is facing insolvency in 2018, and experts are predicting that benefits will be reduced in the future. Medicare benefits currently cover only about half the cost of health-care services. If benefits are reduced,…

FridayApr 04, 2008 11:23 am

World Energy Solutions, Inc. (WEGY.OB) Pure Air Technology Viability Confirmed by University of Florida Study

World Energy Solutions, Inc. (WEGY) announced today that the University of Florida’s Department of Environmental Engineering Sciences department has completed performance testing of its Pure Air Technology. The technology stems from a NASA-sponsored research project conducted at the university. The study confirmed that the Pure Air prototype has the ability to remove 99% of harmful chemicals in samples. Dr. David Mazyck, Associate Professor at the University of Florida, conducted the testing along with the University’s Environmental Systems Commercial Space Technology Center (ES-CSTC) and its Director, William Sheehan. The team entered in samples of 2 ppmv of methanol and hydrogen sulfide…

FridayApr 04, 2008 11:00 am

SIGA Technologies Inc. (SIGA) Takes Steps toward FDA Approval for its Lead Smallpox Antiviral

SIGA Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: SIGA) announced it has launched an initiative to produce DNA registration batches of its leading smallpox antiviral, ST-246. The company specializes in the development of pharmaceutical agents effective against biowarfare pathogens. For the past few months, the company has consulted with the FDA to choose its final chemical formulation for large-scale production, and has chosen the market image and packaging needed to commercialize the material. “Now that we have submitted to FDA our package supporting emergency use authorization for ST-246 and have successfully completed a multiple ascending dose human clinical safety trial, we are moving to…

FridayApr 04, 2008 8:37 am

QuoteMedia, Inc. (QMCI.OB) Reports 49% Increase in Revenue for 2007

QuoteMedia, Inc., a leading provider of market data and financial applications, released its financial results for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007 which reflects a 49% increase in revenue. The Company reported $5,569,107 in revenues versus $3,742,534 in 2006. They also showed a 19% increase in deferred revenue for payments received in advance from customers. The deferred revenue will be recognized as revenue in future quarters when the services are performed, according to the company. In view of the company’s revenue increase, Robert J. Thompson, Chairman of the Board of QuoteMedia, Inc stated, “In 2008, we already have sales…

FridayApr 04, 2008 7:38 am

StockGuru Stocks to Watch for Friday, April 4, 2008 Featuring Hybrid Technologies, China Voice, Sports Pouch Beverage, and KCM Holdings

Hybrid Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: HYBR) Hybrid Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: HYBR) - Thursday’s shares rose 4.23% to $3.20. 191,916 shares were traded. Hybrid Technologies, Inc., emerging leaders in the development and marketing of lithium-powered products worldwide, received extensive interest in their new LiV(TM) Series of all-electric vehicles at the recent 2008 New York International Auto Show. From the media to large corporations to consumers, the value of Hybrid’s emission-free vehicles are an obvious solution to today’s growing fuel power issues. Watch montage of Hybrid Technologies at the 2008 New York Auto Show: http://www.hybridtechnologies.com/20080331 Hybrid Technologies is a development stage technology company…

FridayApr 04, 2008 7:37 am

StockGuru Blog: China Voice (CHVC) – World Cooperation, World Stage

In December, 2007, participating with major world players, CHVC Chairman Hin Hiong Khoo, spoke at the China Access 2008 international economic ‘legacy’ program for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. Attending the following 11th Annual BusinessWeek CEO Forum in Beijing, Chairman Khooa pointed out that the forum exposed CHVC to “many new and promising opportunities.” He said, “American companies that once thought of China as only one of many market opportunities now realize they must operate in China. We recognized that in order to have a high probability of success and to take advantage of the huge Chinese market, we needed…

FridayApr 04, 2008 7:36 am

StockGuru Trade Alert: Profile Stock GeoBio Energy (GBOE) Up 150% Intraday Friday

StockGuru Trade Alert: Profile Stock GeoBio Energy (GBOE) Up 150% Intraday Friday Thursday’s Close: $0.12 Today’s Intraday High: $0.30 View the StockGuru Profile for GBOE: http://www.stockguru.com/profiles/gboe/

FridayApr 04, 2008 7:34 am

StockGuru Blog: Hybrid Technologies (HYBR) – Plug-in Electric Vehicles Gain Right of Way

Hybrid Technologies, Inc., (NASD OTCBB: HYBT) was incorporated in Nevada in 2000 and is a development stage technology company that is focusing its resources and efforts on the development and marketing of lithium-powered vehicles and products, as well as on commercial and residential properties. Through its subsidiary, Zingo, Inc., HYBR offers telecommunications services to business and residential customers utilizing VoIP technology. The immediate focus is Canada, Central and Latin America, Europe and developed countries in Asia, allowing those destinations to have access to a highly advanced telephone system. Hybrid Technologies was founded in 2000 and was formerly known as Whistler…

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