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MondayApr 21, 2008 4:05 pm

April 21st CEOcast Weekly Newsletter

Companies featured in the current edition of the newsletter: ACCP, ACTCE, AMAR, AVGO, CBAI, CBMC, CETG, CLXS, NSMG, PLKH, PSTI, RVEP, SWVC This week the focus was on the good news or, in many situations, the better-than-feared news. That disposition led to some robust gains for the major indices. For the week, the S&P 500 tacked on an impressive 4.3% gain worth 56 points, which is a bigger gain than it registered for all of 2007, reducing its year to date loss to 5.3%. It was the Nasdaq, though, that led the action. With a gain of 4.9% or 113…

MondayApr 21, 2008 1:02 pm

Experienced Management Team Guides Intelligentias (ITLI.OB) in the Data Retention Market

Engaged in data retention, Intelligentias developed the precursor to the Retentia data retention suite for telecommunications, Internet service providers, and mobile operators assisting law enforcement agencies in their fight against organized crime. The company’s management has experience in a broad array of industries and sectors, leading the company to address the growing demand for data retention. Ian Rice, chairman and CEO, has more than 25 years of experience in founding, raising capital, developing, and managing early stage companies. Previous endeavors span technology, energy, packaged goods, food service, restaurant franchise and sports. President and co-founder Luigi Caramico has more than 20…

MondayApr 21, 2008 12:54 pm

Royal Quantum Group, Inc. (RYQG.OB) is “One to Watch”

Royal Quantum Group is committed to acquiring, exploring and developing resource properties found in favorable geological and political environments. A highly skilled management team runs the company and has a successful track record. Royal Quantum believes that the demand and prices for oil, gas, base and precious metals will continue their upward climb, and is dedicated to creating value for its shareholders by developing a portfolio of properties with the objective of advancing them towards profitability. In recent news, the company announced that it acquired an option to purchase a 6,000 acre oil & gas property worth $516.6 million. The…

MondayApr 21, 2008 12:54 pm

Midway Games Inc. (MWY) Ships Highly Anticipated “Chosen One” Game

Entertainment software developer Midway Games Inc. (MWY) said today that the game “NBA Ballers: Chosen One” has shipped for the Xbox®360 and PlayStation®3 systems. This highly anticipated game, which offers classic arcade-style hoops action and state-of-the-art player likeness, will be available throughout the United States with a suggested retail price of $59.99. Chosen One features an array of talent from the sports and entertainment world. Dwight Howard of the Orlando Magic and Al Horford of the Atlanta Hawks are featured on the game’s packaging, and Chuck D, the front man and founder of Public Enemy, serves as announcer, studio-host and…

MondayApr 21, 2008 12:51 pm

OTCPicks Featured Company: Hall of Fame Beverages, Inc. (HFBV.PK) Welcomes New CEO

Hall of Fame Beverages, Inc. (OTC: HFBV) announced that they will be appointing Mr. Robert Rosario as their new CEO, effective May 1st. With over ten years of business experience in the food and beverage industries, Mr. Rosario brings with him over five years of interactive interface software design. The company's stock rose 280.00% after Friday's trading. His previous involvement with Hansen's caught the attention of Hall of Fame Beverages. During his time there, he was one of the executives directly responsible for turning the company around. Heading the promotions department, Mr. Rosario was able to build brand awareness for…

MondayApr 21, 2008 12:48 pm

OTCPicks Featured Company: 180 Connect, Inc. (CNCT.OB) Signs Merger Agreement with DIRECTV

180 Connect, Inc. (OTCBB: CNCT) recently announced that they have signed a merger agreement with DIRECTV, Inc. 180 Connect is one of the nation's largest providers of installation, integration, and fulfillment services to the home entertainment industry. The agreement implies that DIRECTV will acquire 100% of 180 Connect’s outstanding common stock and exchangeable shares for $1.80 per share, which includes the company's outstanding debt, making the transaction valued at approximately $105 million. DIRECTV will attain control over a large portion of their installation and home service's network. The merger is expected to close during the third quarter 2008. During Friday's…

MondayApr 21, 2008 12:45 pm

Capstone Turbine Corp. (CPST) Receives Two Large Orders from Overseas Distributors

The month of April has been a busy time for Capstone Turbine Corporation (CPST). The company, based out of Chatsworth, California, manufactures low-emission microturbine energy systems. The company also has sales and/or service centers in New York, Mexico City, Milan, Bath, Shanghai and Tokyo. At the beginning of the month, the company received a $2.6M follow-up order from its Switzerland-based distributor for its C200 MicroTurbine® systems. The distributor, Verdesis Suisse SA, ordered the systems which will be deployed at multiple biogas sites throughout Austria, Germany and Spain. Previous microturbines ordered from Verdesis have been deployed in a variety of applications,…

MondayApr 21, 2008 12:18 pm

Medefile International, Inc. (MDFI.OB) is "One to Watch"

Medefile International, Inc. is focused on developing technologies and services that assist clients with the collection, management, and distribution of key health data including medical records and images. The company’s proprietary system gathers and digitalizes medical records so that anyone can have comprehensive records of all their medical visits. The Medifile system provides easy access to medical records to those who need it, such as patients and healthcare providers. The company was founded by an entrepreneur and a group of registered medical records specialists, physicians, and technologists. This motivated team is a great asset to Medefile, as it is comprised…

MondayApr 21, 2008 8:55 am

SkyPostal Networks Inc. (SKPN.OB) – A Proven Management Team Leading Through Experience

SkyPostal Incorporated is an international mail distribution company that specializes in offering hand delivery of mail and periodicals into the Latin America - Caribbean region. They offer a reliable, low cost, trackable mail service to this market, which is desperately in need of such services. The biggest success factor is SkyPostal’s ability to utilize real time GPS coordinates to track and deliver every package from start to finish, but there is another, often overlooked key to the company’s success; experienced management. SkyPostal’s management team brings extensive experience in sales, operations and, most importantly, a deep understanding of the International postal…

MondayApr 21, 2008 8:50 am

AVANT Immunotherapeutics, Inc. (AVAN) Surges on Pfizer Agreement

Avant Immunotherapeutics(AVAN:NASDAQ) discovers and develops innovative vaccines and targeted immunotherapeutics for the treatment of cancer and infectious and inflammatory diseases. On March 7th ,the company announced a completed merger with Celldex Therapeutics. The resultant merged company has three commercialized products and a deep pipeline of six products in the development stage. On Thursday April 17th, shares of Avant surged after the company announced a licensing and development agreement with Pfizer. Pfizer will be granted an exclusive worldwide license to a cancer vaccine candidate, CDX-110. This vaccine is in Phase 2 development for the treatment of glioblastoma multiforme which is the…

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