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MondayFeb 11, 2008 5:36 am

One of the World’s Richest Men Sees Ethanol as Opportunity and Takes a 25% Stake in a Producer

Recently Bill Gates, through his investment vehicle Cascade Investments, took a 25.5% stake in Ethanol producer Pacific ethanol. When someone like Gates takes this large of stake in a company, people take notice. For good reason to, Ethanol use is expected to double by the year 2012. This helps other Ethanol plants look more attractive as Investors are beginning to see the demand for Ethanol soar. Stratos Renewables Corp. (SRNW.OB) is a Peruvian based Sugarcane Ethanol producer that intends to export its ethanol globally. They say that sugarcane Ethanol produced in Peru is the lowest costing ethanol in the world. This…

MondayFeb 11, 2008 5:31 am

Symyx Technologies Inc. (SMMX) – An Important Business Resource for Modern Industries

Though the healthcare industry is known for high margins, the biotechnology sector is infamous with investors for prolonged developmental phases. Therefore, a stock from this futuristic area with more than 11% return on average equity over the last four quarters is very interesting. The stock has a net margin on Trailing Twelve Months (TTM) basis approaching nearly 25%. The company has direct impact on corporate R&D in all Life Science applications. It sells software and highly specialized equipment to link individual laboratories, to provide vast and convenient information support, and to automate laborious processes. The business therefore relates to making…

MondayFeb 11, 2008 5:28 am

Future Oriented Business from SpaceDev, Inc. (SPDV.OB)

This stock does not generate profits as yet, but which investor can resist the lure of outer space? Today’s clientele is limited for satellites, rockets, propulsion systems, and controls for objects in outer space. However, the future business potential is more than a dream. Many industrial units are poised to enter the outer space business space, and here is a pioneering stock from this futuristic area. The company has recently signed a long-term business agreement with a leading developer of commercial platforms for operations in outer space. The company will supply critical hardware for outer space stations and objects to…

MondayFeb 11, 2008 5:25 am

Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies, Inc. (QTWW) Is A Business Driver for Hybrid Vehicles

The auto and truck parts industry is supposed to be mature, so why should any investor support a loss making stock from this area? This company is a special case for its industry, and is worthy of investment consideration though it has reported losses for 2006 and 2007. This company has core strength in hydrogen fuel cells, but it has also invested in stocks of companies with Lithium battery and solar power technologies. The company has therefore taken a vanguard position in alternative energy, with a bias for the strategic and profitable automotive area. It is poised to be have…

MondayFeb 11, 2008 5:05 am

Fund.com, Inc. (FNDM.OB) Intends to Compete with Indexes like the S&P and Russell 2000

Many Investors choose to invest their money in total market index funds or funds that are indexed to a certain industry or type of company. Fund.com believes that it possess significant competitive advantages over its main competitors, Frank Russell Company and Standard and Poor’s. Their participation will include no direct creation; Indexes created by them are sold to Money Managers. This therefore makes them reliant on the successful sales of the Indexed Funds sold by the Management companies. They have a long-term trend of offering the investment community new and innovative investment ideas through EQUITIES magazine. Sir John Templeton of…

MondayFeb 11, 2008 5:00 am

“Liquid Paper”

There are over 1.3 trillion dollars worth of restricted securities contributing to the overall makeup of the U.S. Stock Market. These shares are held by corporate officers, directors and affiliates of publicly traded companies as well as both institutional and accredited investors. As you will discover, although restricted stock is considered an asset and is calculated into one’s net worth, in reality this stock [restricted] is almost worthless. This is primarily due to a restricted shareholder’s inability to easily liquidate these shares as a result of heavy restrictions imposed by the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) in an effort to protect…

MondayFeb 11, 2008 4:48 am

DRS Technologies, Inc. (DRS) Announces $20M Contract to Manufacture Assemblies Used in M2A3 Bradley Fighting Vehicles

DRS Technologies, Inc. (DRS) announced that it received two contracts totaling approximately $20M to provide the target acquisition assemblies used in the Improved Bradley Acquisition System (IBAS) aboard the M2A3 Bradley Fighting Vehicle. DRS Technologies, headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, is a supplier of integrated products, services and support to military forces, intelligence agencies and prime contractors worldwide. One contract is for $11M from the U.S. Army’s Aviation and Missile Command at Redstone Arsenal in Alabama, and the second is for $9M from a prime contractor. The work for these contracts will be executed by the company’s DRS Sensors &…

MondayFeb 11, 2008 4:45 am

Dot Hill Systems Corporation (HILL) Updates Business Outlook for 2008

Dot Hill Systems Corporation (HILL) updated shareholders regarding various matters that will directly affect their business outlook for 2008. First, the company announced that they will begin to implent varying restructuring and cost reduction opportunities that will result in a one time case usage fee between the range of $1 to $2 million. Furthermore, Dot Hil has also revised their preliminary financial results for the fourth quarter of 200. For the quarter ended December 31, 2007, the company is expecting net revenue to be in the range of $51 to $52 million. The company also announced that they expect cash…

MondayFeb 11, 2008 4:44 am

Lighting Science Group Corporation (LSCG.OB) to Exhibit at The ARC Show in London

Lighting Science Group Corporation (LSCG.OB), a global innovator providing light-emitting diode lighting solutions, announced that the company will exhibit at The ARC Show on Feb. 11-13th, 2008 in London. During this event, the company will showcase their wide range of environmentally sustainable and highly energy-efficient LED lighting solutions. Govi Rao, Chairman and CEO, stated, "The ARC Show is an exciting opportunity for us to demonstrate our newest LED lighting technologies and how they can be used in a broad range of applications where conventional lighting sources were previously the only option. By seamlessly integrating the product development process from concept…

MondayFeb 11, 2008 4:42 am

Electronic Sensor Technology, Inc (ENSR.OB) Awarded Security Order

Electronic Sensor Technology, Inc (ENSR.OB), a leading provider of innovative homeland security and environmental solutions, announced that the company has been awarded with a purchase order from Petroleum Services Company in Kuwait. Petroleum Services Company has purchased the company's leading zNos products. Barry S. Howe, President and CEO, stated, "This order is another example that the zNose® is an excellent tool for explosive detection. The zNose® not only detects traditional explosives but also many other types, including liquid explosives, the type used by the infamous 'shoe bomber.'" Mr. Howe added, "This order brings our 2008 year to date orders to…

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