FridayJan 25, 2008 10:21 am

Growing World Population Puts Strain on Energy Sources, Makes Renewable Energy Firms a Good Investment in the Coming Years

With global population expected to reach 9 billion in 2050, it is sure to put an increasingly large amount of strain on already overextended natural resources. It is almost a sure thing that this pressure will cause steep inflation as the many commodities that were relatively cheap become scarce. This inflation will also no doubt make long-term bonds less attractive as interest rates will have to rise to keep up with inflation. The other side though is that many profitable opportunities exist. Those companies focused on renewable energy and recycling resources could potentially provide investors with extremely profitable investments. A…

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FridayJan 25, 2008 9:46 am

FutureGems Featured Company: Victory Energy Corporation (VVEY.OB) Announces Drilling of First Shallow Gas Well

Victory Energy Corporation announced today that the drilling of its first shallow gas well has reached a depth of 4,000 feet. The well is located in the Adams Ranch area of the Adams-Baggett Canyon Sandstone gas field in Crockett County, Texas. Jon Fullenkamp, President of Victory Energy Corporation, stated, "The drilling rig should reach a total depth over this weekend and allow the evaluation of our target, the Canyon Sandstone gas zone. Offset production is extremely positive in the area we are drilling. This is a strategic step in the growth and long term development of shareholder value." The Canyon…

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FridayJan 25, 2008 9:43 am

Lantronix Inc. (LTRX) Releases a Preliminary Earnings Report Prior to Earnings Call on February 7th

Lantronix Inc. released a preliminary earnings report on January 24th for the second fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2007. The company’s preliminary estimates state revenues between $15.1 million and $15.3 million, with a gross margin expected between 50% and 52%. This should translate to a net income between $600K and $1 million. Diluted earnings were anticipated in the $0.01 - $0.02 per share range. Interim Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, Reagan Sakai said, “Our results this quarter were driven by broad-based performance across our strategic product lines… Further, they speak to the company's ability to execute on the…

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FridayJan 25, 2008 9:39 am

MVive Media Group Inc. (MVIV.PK) Rides the Wave of Communication and Marketing Technology

The world is at our fingertips, and with innovative technology comes the demand for easy access to nearly everything. Online banking has replaced checks and stamps; some healthcare facilities are allowing for online check-ins to reduce waiting time; car manufacturers are even producing cars that can park themselves. We want things faster and smaller, though more effective. And rather than digging through junk mail, MVive Media Group Inc. (Pink Sheets: MVIV) offers real-time electronic marketing messages that users can opt-in for, consequently reducing unsolicited material. The company targets organizations with a permission-based marketing list and helps them communicate with their…

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FridayJan 25, 2008 9:37 am

MVive Media Group Inc. (MVIV.PK) Puts Marketing Directly into Customers’ Hand

As cell phones continue to become more advanced, they are quickly becoming a must have, not only for communication, but for conducting business, entertainment, navigation and now, marketing. MVive Media Group Inc. (Pink Sheets: MVIV) capitalizes on the growing demand for state-of-the-art technologies applicable to cell phones, offering Permission-Based Mobile Marketing. The company targets organizations with an opt-in database of customers, such as those wishing to receive the newsletters, updates and more. Catering to those organizations, MVive combines database marketing with Permission-Based Mobile Marketing and converts them to a mobile platform through its Conversion Service using four stages: the planning…

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FridayJan 25, 2008 9:35 am

Sun Cal Energy Inc. (SCEY) Announces Daily Gas Flow Rates on the Cunningham 1-02 Well

Sun Cal Energy, Inc. (SCEY) announced that it has been advised by the operator of the Cunningham 1-02 well on the Hobart Prospect in Washita, County, Oklahoma that the daily gas flow rates from the Cunningham well are in excess of 12M cubic feet a day. These results build on the successful drilling and commercial results of the first deep development well, Sturgeon 1-11, also drilled by the same operator and located within the Hobart Prospect. Together, these two wells represent the commercial success of the Hobart Prospect. Sun Cal owns a 1.5% gross overriding royalty interest in the 1211…

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FridayJan 25, 2008 9:28 am

Simtrol, Inc. (SMRL.OB) Completed a $1.5 Million Private Placement Debt Financing

Simtrol, Inc. recently announced the completion of a $1.5 million private placement debt financing. Included in the private placement were convertible notes and warrants to purchase common stock. The investors consisted of accredited private investors, members of the Board of Directors, and senior management. Commenting on the news was Rick Egan, Simtrol's Chief Executive Officer, "This financing allows us to accelerate our sales and marketing efforts in key vertical markets such as security, healthcare, education, retail, hospitality, business and government." Simtrol, Inc. is a leading developer and seller of a unique form of device management software that links devices to…

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FridayJan 25, 2008 9:24 am

HotOtc Featured Company: MiddleBrook Pharmaceuticals (MBRK) Moves Quickly to Capitalize on its Drug Approval

The holy grail of any biotechnology pharmaceutical company is final FDA approval. Once the approval is granted, the real work of making it pay begins. MiddleBrook Pharmaceutical, a biotechnology research and development company, has received its first FDA approval. This first approval is for a “step throat” product which can be taken once-a-day. The approved once-a-day dosage betters the numerous times per day for other treatments such as penicillin. Currently, the medication is only approved for patients over the age of 12 but further diligence will likely lead to children’s dosages in the form of a “sprinkle” product of the…

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FridayJan 25, 2008 9:20 am

Calypte Biomedical Corp. (CBMC.OB) Announces the Completion of Chinese FDA’s Technical Review for the Company’s Oral HIV Test

On Thursday January 24th Calypte Biomedical Corporation announced that the Chinese State Food and Drug Administration informed the company’s subsidiary, Beijing Marr Bio-pharmaceutical, that it had completed the technical review of its Aware HIV-1/2 OMT rapid oral test product. Pending the State Food and Drug Administration’s review of conformity to product standard documents and labeling to applicable regulations, the application will move forward to the concluding administrative approval. The Aware HIV-1/2 OMT test is a rapid test using oral fluid to diagnose HIV-1 or HIV-2 infection in as little as 20 minutes with an accuracy comparable to that of U.S.…

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FridayJan 25, 2008 8:26 am

StockGuru Stocks to Watch for Friday, January 25, 2008 Featuring IDGLOBAL, MedSpas of America, Healthnostics, and American Capital Partners

IDGLOBAL Corporation (OTC: IDGJ) IDGLOBAL Corporation (OTC: IDGJ) - Thursday’s shares rose 4% to $0.13. 169,391 shares were traded. IDGLOBAL announced January 22nd that it engaged in formal discussion with a global aviation manufacturer regarding the growing concern of counterfeit aircraft parts. IDGLOBAL, through one of its university-based R&D partners, was requested to outline and demonstrate the IDGLOBAL suite of products to key manufacturing and parts divisions personnel. Due to the sensitive nature of the initial discussions, IDGLOBAL is not at liberty at this time to identify the company. IDGLOBAL V.P. Sales & Marketing, Phil Viggiani, stated, “To have an…

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