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WednesdayJun 11, 2008 3:54 am

A Wide Customer Base Keeps Altra Holdings Inc. (AIMC) Stock Moving

The six months before June 2008 have shown business diversification in very favorable light for stocks. Innumerable portfolios have come to grief because of their over-dependencies on one or the other segment of the world economy. Almost all stock investors, whether by hindsight or foresight, must look at stocks of diversified companies to weather the current market conditions until the next upswing. Capital, human, physical and intangible resources limit diversification. A management team may wish to enter a new field of activity, but lack the capabilities to compete profitably and in sustainable ways. A wide client base gives a corporation…

WednesdayJun 11, 2008 3:49 am

Customer Value as a Panacea for Inflation Threats

Any time is appropriate for questioning value deliveries to customers. Corporations run by former sales people are especially vulnerable to exaggerated claims of customer loyalty. Some stock investors buy quarterly management stories about why market shares have grown faster than profits. However, stock exchange veterans prefer to see selling price increases as marks of customer preferences, above all else. It is true that some marketing investments require more than a year to realize full returns. However, these costs invariably appear below the Gross Margin line. Hence, trends in this ratio speak volumes about the basic health of any stock. Inflation…

WednesdayJun 11, 2008 3:46 am

Shares of MedeFile International, Inc. (MDFI.OB) Soar 163 Percent in Two Weeks

MedeFile International, Inc. (MDFI.OB), a company specializing in electronic medical records management solutions, recently announced that its users can access their personal medical records using the Apple iPhone. As MedeFile continues to enhance its product and service offerings to users, the company’s stock price has climbed from $0.095 to $0.25, an increase of 163 percent, in just two weeks. MedeFile’s objective is to revolutionize the healthcare industry and empower patients by providing a secure solution for acquisition, organization and management of all medical, dental and general health records and images. Harnessing the ease and availability of the Internet, MedeFile users…

TuesdayJun 10, 2008 5:34 pm

Novellus Systems Inc. (NVLS) Introduces New Dry Strip and Clean Systems

Novellus Systems Inc. (NVLS), based in San Jose, California, is a supplier of chemical vapor deposition (CVD), physical vapor deposition (PVD), electrochemical deposition (ECD), chemical mechanical planarization (CMP), ultraviolet thermal processing (UVTP) and surface preparation equipment used in the manufacturing of semiconductors. These products are used to deposit extremely thin films of insulating and conductive materials used to create the wiring on a chip. The company, founded in 1984, manufactures products in San Jose; Portland, Oregon; and Chandler, Arizona with sales offices in the United States, Europe, Asia, and Southeast Asia. In May, the company announced two new dry strip…

TuesdayJun 10, 2008 5:33 pm

University Studies Show that Teknik Digital Arts, Inc. (TKNK.OB) is on the Right Track

The University of Central Florida College of Medicine recently announced that it received a $200,000 grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF). This study is a strong indicator that Teknik Digital Arts, Inc. (TKNK.OB) is focusing on the right business sector. The UCF College of Medicine was one of 12 research teams that received first round funding from Health Games Research, which is based at the University of California at Santa Barbara. The RWJR program was established to enhance the available data related to the development and use of interactive games to achieve improved health benefits. The UCF team…

TuesdayJun 10, 2008 5:30 pm

ZVUE Corp. (ZVUE) Receives Orders for 50,000 New Media Players

A major national mass market retailer recently sent orders for three new media players to the global digital entertainment company ZVUE Corporation (NASD: ZVUE). These players represent part of a new product offering from the company, which they will introduce to the market in 2008 as part of their new strategy to deliver value-based handheld media players that feature fresh designs and pre-packaging. Earlier this year, the company unveiled their new strategy with the successful launch of ZVUE Spirit personal media player. The company has received orders for 50,000 units, as the total value of the three new digital devices…

TuesdayJun 10, 2008 5:28 pm

MyECheck, Inc. (MYEC.OB) Reports a Substantial Rise in Unaudited Revenues in Second Quarter

MyECheck, Inc. (OTCBB: MYEC) recently announced that unaudited revenues for the first two months of the second quarter of 2008 increased over 100% compared to their first quarter's results. For the month of May 2008, the company's unaudited revenues increased by over 60% compared to the numbers in April 2008. The company pointed out that, although there has been an economic downturn in many regards, their latest figures demonstrates a significant change when it comes to online retailing. A recent report by eMarketer estimates that U.S. retail e-commerce sales (excluding travel) will reach as much as $146 billion during this…

TuesdayJun 10, 2008 1:16 pm

Nascent Wine Company Inc (NCTW.OB) to Sell Palermo Italian Foods LLC

Nascent Wine Company, Inc. (OTCBB: NCTW), DBA Nascent Foodservice, Inc., announced today that the company has signed a letter of intent to sell the Italian food importer and distributor division, Palermo Italian Foods, LLC. The Miami, Florida-based Palermo Italian Foods is being purchased by a group of investors and the current president and director Victor Petrone of Nascent Foodservice. Sandro Piancone, CEO of Nascent, stated, "The sale of the Palermo Italian Foods improves the company's financial position and enables us to focus and streamline the organization on our higher margin businesses. While we continue to believe that the value of…

TuesdayJun 10, 2008 11:56 am

Beacon Equity Research Featured Client: Taplmmune, Inc. (TPIM.OB)

Taplmmune, Inc. (TPIM.OB) is a developer of new innovative therapeutics and vaccines in the oncology and infectious disease areas. The company’s therapeutics and vaccines are based on technologies that utilize transporters associated with Antigen Processing (TAP). TAP therapy offers improvements in efficacy as well as reduced side effects and a boost in body defenses. Teplmmune’s TAP cancer vaccine primarily moves antigens to the surface of cells and restores TAP proteins and the immune system’s ability to recognize and destroy cancer cells. The TAP molecule has also shown abilities to enhance the potency of vaccines against infectious diseases. Taplmmune’s TAP has…

TuesdayJun 10, 2008 11:53 am

Beacon Equity Research Featured Client: Last Mile Logistics Group (LMLG.OB)

Last Mile Logistics Group (LMLG.OB) is a third-party logistics provider for government agencies, medical providers, professional firms, retailers, telecommunication firms, associations, manufacturers, and other logistic providers. The company services the “last mile” transportation needs of clients in varying industries and offers cost savings by reducing their clients’ carbon footprints. Last Mile started doing business by focusing on business-to-business (B2B) deliveries that included envelopes and small packages. The company has effectively made the transition from their B2B deliveries to a business-to-consumer (B2C) focus. Last Mile’s B2C focus has grown their third party logistics (3PL) services to deliveries of televisions, appliances, furniture,…

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