MondayJan 28, 2008 5:13 am

Daily Views PM – January 25, 2008

Company Tags: Kubota (KUB); Caterpillar (CAT); Deer (DE) Terex (TEX) 11:59 pm Edition…January 25, 2008 --- Last Comment of the Day The Irony of Globalisation…from Osaka, Japan to Gainesville, Georgia Late night editions are rare. There wasn’t a convenient way to integrate this overseas public company into earlier editions. Our research staff introduces Kubota Corporation (KUB: $32.25), an Osaka, Japan-based manufacturer of engines, machinery & equipment and other industrial products. Kubota is an old-line Japanese company (founded 1890) with a 21st-century dynamic. It is an irony of globalization that 20% of KUB’s employees work in the USA. US Agricultural exports…

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MondayJan 28, 2008 5:03 am

Daily Views – January 25, 2008

Company Tags: Wal-Mart de Mexico (WMMVF.PK); LTD, M, AAPL, NWS, MGM 9 pm ET…January 24, 2008 --- Comment on Markets, Companies & Events in the News South of the Border Tonight we go south of the border…from Wal-Mart (WMT: $22.22, Mkt Value: $195 B) in the USA to Mexico City, Mexico. Wal-Mart de Mexico (WMMVF.PK: $3.50; MV: $29 B) represents Wal-Mart’s first international operation, a 50% joint venture with Cifra S.A in 1992. In 2000, Cifra officially changed its name to Wal-Mart de Mexico. Here’s a link to its December news: http://www.pinksheets.com/otciq/ajax/showFinancialReportById?id=13402 Other retailers, like Limited (LTD: $17.15; MV: $6…

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MondayJan 28, 2008 4:53 am

The Wide Angle – January 28, 2008

Tags: Diamonds (DIA), Spiders (SPY), NYSE Euronext (NYX), NASDAQ (NDAQ) 9 am ET…January 24…2008 --- The Big Picture, in Sharper Focus The January Effect… for GARP Investors A number of investment theories proliferate at this time of year…though after this month’s volatile market and steady decline, the January Effect provides a reasonably reliable barometer. The prevailing theory is “How goes January, so goes the year”. A corollary states that it is really the first five trading days that serves as a harbinger of the year. Either way, one or both of these measures have applied for each of the past…

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MondayJan 28, 2008 4:41 am

Nutracea (NTRZ.OB) Management Makes Impressive Business Strides

Only investors with technical backgrounds in agriculture, nutrition, or food processing can fully appreciate the futuristic values of this stock. People who have always worked in a stock market environment may not know how much bran can do, even if they what it is! Bran is produced during the milling of both cereals and oilseeds, and has been used as ingredients for cattle feed for ages. However, there is now a growing world awareness of the values of bran in human food. Bran has important nutrition benefits, adds to the flavors of flour, and may constitute as much as one-fifth…

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MondayJan 28, 2008 4:37 am

Budget Waste Incorporated (BDGW.PK) Management Has A Business Model to Convert Waste to A Profitable Growth Stock

It is rare for investors to come across a stock with as amenable business conditions as this one. Construction as an industry has extraordinary global prospects. Temporary shelters, as required at mining sites and relief camps, are large and one of the sources of demand, Waste disposal and recycling has always been integral to all construction projects, but the role has been highlighted by developing environmental conservation concerns. This Canadian company is a versatile leader in supporting construction companies with integrated waste management solutions. It has products and services ranging from containers in a variety of sizes, to complete estate…

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MondayJan 28, 2008 4:33 am

NutraCea, Inc (NTRZ.OB) Forms Joint Venture in Indonesia

NutraCea, Inc (NTRZ.OB, a world leader in stabilized rice bran products and nutrient research and technology, announced that the company has expanded their international presence by entering into a formal alliance to construct a new wheat flour mill in Indonesia. This wheat mill will incorporate NutraCea's new wheat bran stabilization technology and produce a plethora of corporate products. NutraCea will be constructing a full scale facility within the United States after the company is able to validate their technology and promote widespread use. The Company believes that significant amounts of stabilized wheat bran can be blended into the flour produced…

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MondayJan 28, 2008 4:31 am

Ballard Power Systems (BLDP) Shareholders Approve Sale

Ballard Power Systems (BLDP) announced that shareholders have approved the previously announced transaction to sell the company's automotive fuel cell assets to Daimler AG and Ford Motor Company. Of the shareholders that voted, 97.8% were in favor, giving overwhelming support to the transaction. John Sheridan, Ballard's President and CEO, stated, "This transaction lowers Ballard's risk profile by addressing the realities of the high cost and long timeline for automotive fuel cell commercialization. It enables us to concentrate on growth in fuel cell applications which provide clean energy solutions in commercial markets such as materials handling, backup power and residential cogeneration."…

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SundayJan 27, 2008 7:30 pm

Gulf Resources, Inc. (GFRE.OB) And DAQING Petrochemical General Manufacture Sign Letter of Intent

Gulf Resources, Inc. (GFRE.OB) announced that the company's wholly owned subsidiary company, ShouGuang City YuXin Chemical Company, has signed a letter of intent with DAQING Petrochemical General Manufacture. This Letter of Intent specifies that DAQING will purchase an additional 10,000 tons of oil refining additives during the year 2008. The anticipated level of purchases would generate approximately $20 million in revenues for the Company. DAQING Petrochemical Complex Office, a subsidiary of China National Petroleum Corporation [CNPC], is one of the largest Petrochemical Joint Enterprises in China. DAQING's main businesses include Petrochemical, Petrochemical Extended Processing, and Project Design and Project Construction.…

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SundayJan 27, 2008 7:29 pm

HemoBioTech, Inc (HMBT.OB) Announces New Corporate Developments

HemoBioTech, Inc (HMBT.OB) announced that the company's Chairman & CEO, Dr. Arthur P. Bollon, will appear as one of the panelists on The McCuistion Program, airing Sunday, January 27, 2008 at 12:30PM. This program will be aired on the Dallas-Fort Worth KERA-Public Television, Channel 13. The title of this program, "Blood Shortage Situation...The Challenges, Options & Solutions", will utilize a panel of experts to give their input on the current blood shortage plague. Such experts include: Dr. Arthur Bollon. Chairman and CEO of HemoBioTech; Dr. Bernhard Mittemeyer, Former U.S. Army Surgeon General and HemoBioTech Director; and Dr. John Theus, Chief…

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SundayJan 27, 2008 3:35 pm

Pizza Inn, Inc (PZZI) Opens Second New Buffet in Oklahoma

Pizza Inn, Inc (PZZI) announced that the company has opened a new Pizza Inn buffet restaurant in Pryor, Oklahoma. The new restaurant is owned and operated by Dwight and Jennifer Owens, the second Pizza Inn restaurant the Owens have opened. Their first restaurant is located in Wagoner, Oklahoma. This new facility will be located at 437 S. Mill Street and have a seating capacity of 85. Additionally, the new Pizza Inn will also feature delivery and drive-thru services. Charlie Morrison, President and CEO of Pizza Inn, stated, "We are impressed with Dwight and Jennifer's passion and commitment to the communities…

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