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FridayJan 25, 2008 6:44 pm

Plexus Corp. (PLXS) Announces First Quarter Fiscal and EPS Results

Plexus (PLXS) announced that its first quarter 2008 fiscal results ending December 29, 2007 were at $458M with diluted GAAP EPS of $0.58, including $0.04 per share of stock-based compensation expense. Return on investment capital (ROIC) for the first quarter was 25.9%, which was influenced positively by a favorable mix of programs in the quarter. The company defines quarterly ROIC as tax-effected operating income, including restructuring costs, divided by average capital employed over a rolling two quarter period. Cash flow provided by operations was approximately $16.6M for the quarter. The top 10 customers comprised 63% of revenue during the quarter,…

FridayJan 25, 2008 6:33 pm

Medefile International, Inc. (MDFI.OB) Sales and Marketing Strategy

MedeFile will implement a multi-tiered marketing strategy to generate awareness of the company’s products and services, including both grass root initiatives and traditional approaches. MedeFile will promote its products and services via direct sales, direct mail campaigns, radio advertisements, television infomercials, speaking engagements by senior management, participation in trade shows and strategic alliances. The company’s marketing strategy will target HMOs, PPOs, insurance companies, unions, managed care organizations, home health care agencies, retirement communities and nursing homes. Sales will be generated through direct sales and online memberships. In addition to these methods, the company will target physician offices for referrals with…

FridayJan 25, 2008 6:31 pm

Overview of Medefile International, Inc. (MDFI.OB) Products and Services

MedeFile, a business-to-business and business-to-consumer subscription service, provides a lifetime online record of members’ medical records. This service retrieves and consolidates copies of members’ medical records into a single medically correct format. All records are stored in MedeFile’s MedeVault, which is secured through SecuroMed, and can be accessed online 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The unique security feature of the MedeFile system only allows the member to give permission to access their records. As part of the MedeFile service, each member is provided with a MedeDrive, an external USB drive that contains all of the member’s emergency…

FridayJan 25, 2008 6:28 pm

Stocks Off the Bottom

After the downdraft earlier this week in the markets, stocks began climbing their way back up again, led by some of the most recently battered groups, such as retail, financials, and even the woebegone homebuilders. Kohl’s, Inc., (NYSE: KSS) is one retailer which got a bounce back this week. Kohl’s had earlier descended as low as 37.31 a share for a twelve-month low, off from its twelve-month high of 79.55. This whopping 53 percent drop happened due to the slowing of earnings growth, along with the expected further slowdown of consumer spending due to recession fears. Kohl’s still has a…

FridayJan 25, 2008 6:25 pm

Market Risk Still There

Even though the major market averages have all rallied this week after the Fed easing, history shows that investors may not necessarily be out of the woods just yet. In the face of the subprime mortgage crisis, which is still winding its way through the economy, and the subsequent problems for not only the mega-banks such as Citigroup (NYSE: C) but for regional banks as well, the homebuilding industry’s record woes, and the prospect of the consumer pulling in his horns, or at least holstering their credit cards, underlying economic problems may yet do more than tug gently on stocks.…

FridayJan 25, 2008 6:13 pm

NutraCea (NTRZ.OB) Tackles Hunger with Rice Bran

Malnutrition among children and adults is a global concern. Overall, nearly one-third of children in developing countries are underweight or stunted, according to the World Bank, and 30 percent of the world's population suffers from micronutrient deficiencies. NutraCea has risen to the task and has realized that highly nutritious products derived from stabilized rice bran are economically sound solutions for helping conquer malnutrition worldwide. Rice is a staple food for approximately 70 percent of the world's population but more than 60 percent of rice's nutrients are destroyed during traditional milling processes. NutraCea is a leader in stabilized rice bran nutrient…

FridayJan 25, 2008 10:26 am

Speedemissions Inc. (SPMI.OB) Plans to Become the Leading Vehicle Emissions Testing Company

There are some states in the US where motor vehicles are the largest source of air pollution. In these areas, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has mandated that selected major urban areas must meet certain clean air standards by conducting vehicle emission tests. The major metropolitan areas of the thirty-four states affected by the EPA mandated emission testing law represents about 50% of the U.S. population. In 2003, approximately 87 million emission tests were conducted, resulting in estimated annualized revenue of over $2.2 billion dollars. For residents in these states who must have their cars approved, they will have to…

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…

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…

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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