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TuesdayMay 13, 2008 6:41 am

Destination Television, Inc. (DSTV.OB) – A Captive Audience Spells Profits

One day, a small company in China realized that people spent a lot of time "waiting" for things, and while they were waiting, they were somewhat bored. This was true while waiting on elevators, or on train platforms, bus stops, etc. So this little company, named Focus Media, decided to put LCD TV's in those areas, and run high-quality advertisements from upscale retailers and manufacturers. The results were stunning. The people loved it, as they had something to "do" while passing the time, and the advertisers loved it because they were building brand awareness with these consumers. In most instances,…

TuesdayMay 13, 2008 6:32 am

Ashworth Inc. (ASHW) – Living the Sporting Life

The next time you're playing your favorite golf course, check out the pro shop. There's a good chance they're carrying Ashworth products. As part of the Textile-Apparel Clothing sector, Ashworth Inc. (ASHW) designs, manufactures, and distributes headwear, apparel, and accessories. They market their products under the Kudzu, The Game, and Ashworth brands. The Game is a leading headwear brand, which Ashworth sells in college bookstores. The Kudzu brand focuses on NASCAR/racing markets. Kudzu products sell in outdoor sports distribution channels like golf courses. Ashworth also involves themselves in the licensing of their products. Ashworth sells their products mainly in the…

TuesdayMay 13, 2008 4:14 am

TESSCO Technologies Inc. (TESS) Uses a Novel Business Model

This company is a seller for manufacturers of electronic components and a source for entities that require communication and automated solutions. It is able to generate superior business results through a novel operational model. The company is also a demonstration of strategic strength, having developed its operations around the needs of customers. It is a part of the Communications Equipment Industry, and is based in Hunt Valley, MD. The management has just announced results for the Most Recent Quarter. Net income has grown by 6% over the 4th quarter for 2007, and has reached 32 cents per unit of stock.…

TuesdayMay 13, 2008 4:10 am

American Vanguard Corp. (AVD) Business Model Leverages Established Specialty Chemical Demands

Professional stock investors evaluate current values of future cash flows. Investments needed to establish new brands tend to have long gestation periods. They suffer from a variety of risks as well. That is why late entries into established market segments can improve discounted inflow projections. This company is a member of the Chemicals Manufacturing Industry. It works through a set of subsidiaries strung out over Europe, Mexico, South America, and the United States. The company has a strategy of acquiring large volume molecules from their inventors. Research based companies need to focus their resources on new brands. This company takes…

TuesdayMay 13, 2008 4:07 am

CytoCore Inc. (CYOE.OB) Uses Innovation to Drive Business

All women over the age of 13 need annual gynecological examinations. This company offers a device that allows doctors to detect cervical cancers earlier, and with less discomfort to their patients as well. It is a telling example of how small innovations can lend huge and enduring value to stocks. The company is based in Chicago, IL. The early May 2008 stock price is just $2.90, and the market capitalization is around $118 million. No institution has invested in the stock as yet. It is a tempting opportunity to be a part of this dynamic corporation. Though the company’s focus…

MondayMay 12, 2008 6:11 pm

FARO Technologies, Inc. (FARO) Acquires Exclusive License from Dimensional Photonics International

FARO Technologies, Inc. (FARO) has acquired an exclusive license from Dimensional Photonics International, Inc. (DPI) for global rights to develop, manufacture and sell the company’s technology and products. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. The license covers: technology and products, rights to more than 20 existing and pending patents, and rights to certain technology developed and patented by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. FARO will establish a new Technology Center of Excellence in the Boston area, close to the existing DPI team, in order to ensure successful technology transfer and also to take advantage of the proximity of the…

MondayMay 12, 2008 6:09 pm

CryoLife, Inc. (CRY) Announces First Implant of Combination Aortic-Mitral Allograft Heart Valve at the Cleveland Clinic

CryoLife, Inc. (CRY) recently announced the first implantation of the combination aortic-mitral allograft heart valve in a patient at the Cleveland Clinic. The surgery was performed by Dr. Jose Navia, a cardiac surgeon with the Heart and Vascular Institute at the Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Navia, a native of Argentina, is a staff surgeon in the Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery at the Clinic’s Heart Center. The method used was developed by CryoLife in collaboration with the Cleveland Clinic. The innovative valve was developed as a replacement option for patients with infective endocarditis involving both the aortic and mitral valves.…

MondayMay 12, 2008 6:07 pm

China Medicine (CHME.OB) Reports 54% Increase in Q1 Net Income

China Medicine (CHME.OB), a developer and distributor of prescription pharmaceuticals and traditional Chinese medicines in the People’s Republic of China, today reported solid first quarter 2008 results. Revenues increased 39% year over year, rising to $7.1 million, in what is seasonally the company’s slowest quarter. Net income improved 54% to $1.2 million or 8 cents per share vs. prior year results. Chairman and CEO Senshan Yang said, “We are very pleased with the healthy performance of our sales of prescription and over-the-counter medicines as well as our traditional Chinese medicines. This increase in revenues was attributed to the expansion of…

MondayMay 12, 2008 6:06 pm

ZOLL Medical Corp.’s (ZOLL) AED Plus Selected for Installation in Beijing Capital International Airport

ZOLL Medical Corporation (ZOLL) recently announced that the Beijing Airport Group has selected the ZOLL AED Plus® for installation in the Beijing International Airport’s newly-built Terminal 3, the largest single airport building in the world. The Beijing International Airport AED project is the first large, public AED deployment project in China. The project marks a milestone for public access defibrillators in the country. Before this project, 15 AED Plus units were deployed in Terminal 2 in 2007, setting a new standard for public safety devices in China. The ZOLL AED Plus is the first and only full-rescue AED that provides…

MondayMay 12, 2008 4:18 pm

Stock Guru Featured Company: Striker Oil & Gas, Inc. (SOIS.OB)

Striker Oil & Gas, Inc. (SOIS.OB) is an oil and gas company focused on the search and sale of oil and gas reserves as well as the acquisition of producing properties. The company is located in Houston, Texas and targets the Texas Gulf Coast, East Texas, and Southern Louisiana areas. Striker Oil & Gas has three main objectives. First, the company plans to acquire producing properties that show the potential to produce. Second, they intend to drill for low- to moderate-risked exploratory reserves, all the while meeting their third objective, which is to maximize production while optimizing field operations and…

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