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SundayNov 18, 2007 12:34 pm

Tetra Tech, Inc. (TTEK) Awarded $218 Million Contract Extension

Tetra Tech, Inc. (TTEK) announced that the U.S. Army has officially awarded the company an additional five year, $218 million contract. This contract extension will formally be used to transition the Rocky Mountain Arsenal into the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge that will be overseen by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. RMA is a 27-square-mile former chemical weapons facility 10 miles northeast of Denver, Colorado that will become a national Wildlife Refuge once Tetra commences land cleanup. Tetra Tech has been responsible for Rocky Mountain Arsenal's program management, hazardous waste landfill design, construction oversight, public involvement, regulatory support, and…

SundayNov 18, 2007 5:25 am

November 19th CEOcast Weekly Newsletter

11/18/2007 VOLUME 326 Companies featured in this edition of the newsletter: AVGO, CGXP, CHIP, DOC, GNBT, GSHF, HJHO, HSOA, HYTM, IFSG, MBND, MLSC, NTRN, PBIO, PLKH, PLRS, SMGY, USAT, VQPH, XCPL Except for the Dow, which gained a modest 1.03% for the week, the major indices ended the week little changed amid a marked increase in volatility. The Dow gained 134 points, raising its annual gain to 5.7%. The Nasdaq gained 9 points, nudging its yearly return to 9.1%. The S&P rose 5 points, equating to an annual gain of 2.8%, while the Russell lost 2 points, pushing its loss…

SundayNov 18, 2007 5:24 am

StockGuru Blog: Watch MMDA Closely Tomorrow

To recap, this is a company on the move. Once you do a little due diligence you will soon realize they have some very signficant holdings. Volume has been light, but I think that will change as more and more people come to understand their holdings.Take a look at their subsidiaries. Look at their web site. Get to know the company. The week of Thanksgiving typically is a lighter volume week. That means more movement can happen on less volume. Do understand that. Here is a look at the company: ( see more in our StockGuru Profile at http://www.stockguru.com/profiles/mmda )…

SundayNov 18, 2007 5:24 am

StockGuru Blog: Just Thursday Our Newest Profile – MMDA – Released Some Very Strong News About Leasing a Radio Frequencey that Reaches ALL FIVE Boroughs of New York City

Please read this release to fully understand… Mega Media Group Enters into Long Term Radio Lease Agreement for FM Frequency Broadcasting Division Executes Five Year Deal For 87.88MHz (FM) NEW YORK, Nov. 14 — Echo Broadcasting Group, Inc., the radio broadcasting division of Mega Media Group, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: MMDA; www.megamediagroup.com), announced today the execution of a long-term lease agreement with Island Broadcasting Company. The five year lease agreement with station-owner Island Broadcasting Company is for the frequency located at 87.88MHz (FM), which transmits to all five boroughs of New York City, Long Island, northern and central New Jersey,…

SaturdayNov 17, 2007 8:16 pm

Nordic Oil and Gas Ltd. (TSXV:NOG) Independent Analysis Confirms Presence of Oil

Nordic Oil and Gas, Ltd (TSXV: NOG) has announced that an independent analysis of the company's property in Saskatchewan, Canada has confirmed the presence of oil in said property. The initial samples tested indicate the vast presence of methane, ethane, propone, and butane, quite a profound test result. Analysis of additional property samples are currently being tested and results from these tests are expected shortly. Lafleur, P. Eng., President of Petro-Find Geochem Ltd., the company hired by Nordic to undertake this testing and the company who first discovered these particular oil steeps, stated "It is my belief that all of…

FridayNov 16, 2007 8:16 pm

FedEx (FDX.BA) Cuts Profit Outlook based on Fuel Costs and Slowing Freight

FedEx Corp (FDX.BA), a leading package and shipping company, has cut their profit forecast for the second time this year on Friday. Because fuel costs are continually rising and there is weak freight demand, the company has lowered guidance for the third quarter 2007. Specifically, a 14 percent surge in crude oil prices since September has overwhelmed FedEx's overall financial health. FedEx stated that fuel costs jumped 8 percent, or $85 million, over the last fiscal quarter. As a result, per-share earnings for fiscal 2008 were reduced from $6.70-$7.10 to $6.10-$6.40, a significant drop. FedEx has also lowered their outlook…

FridayNov 16, 2007 4:48 pm

China Public Security Technology, Inc. (CPBY.OB) Announces Impressive Third Quarter

China Public Security Technology, Inc., (CPBY.OB), a leading provider of public security information technology and Geographic Information Systems software services, has announced record financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2007. Significant highlights include a 128% increase in revenue, a gross profit margin increase of 87%, and an operating income increase of 71% to $3.7 million. Revenues increased from the $4.4 million that was reported during the same period of 2006 million to $10.2 million now, a significant increase. This increase can primarily be attributed to the successful launch of several new product lines, expansion of markets outside…

FridayNov 16, 2007 4:45 pm

CellCyte Genetics Corp. (CCYG.OB) Appoints Tony Colasin as Director of Business Development

CellCyte Genetics Corp. (CCYG.OB) has announced the appointment of Tony Calasin as the company's Director of Business Development. Tony Calasin will primarily focus on CellCyte's acquisition and technology licensing, amongst various other tasks. Tony Colasin, from January 2001 to January 2007, was employed as the Sr. Director of Business Development for ICOS Corporation. During this time period, Tony directed ICOS' business development during several major product introductions. More notably, Tony Colasin was also responsible for building a urology franchise to leverage the Cialis brand. Cialis is a treatment for erectile dysfunction that, thanks to Colasin's direction, successfully launched against the…

FridayNov 16, 2007 4:42 pm

EXACT Sciences Corporation (EXAS) Announces Study Results of Version 2 Stool DNA Technology

EXACT Sciences Corporation (EXAS) has announced results for the company's study regarding their Version 2 technology for colorectal cancer. This detailed study has consistent results with similar findings published earlier this year. For this reason, the final study results have been submitted for presentation at a major gastroenterology meeting scheduled to be held in 2008. Steven Itzkowitz, M.D. and Professor of Medicine at Mount Sinai School of Medicine, stated, "The results of this study compared favorably to our interim findings and further demonstrated that the Version 2 technology for detecting colorectal cancer was highly reproducible in a large set of patients."…

FridayNov 16, 2007 3:33 pm

DeCODE Genetics, Inc. (DCGN) Launches “deCODEme” Service

DeCODE Genetics (DCGN) has announced the official launch of the company's deCODEme service. This service enables individuals to get a detailed look at their specific genome, the first technology of its kind. Through one's subscription to deCODEme(TM), any individual can learn what their DNA says about their ancestry. Individuals can also learn about their body (traits such as hair and eye color), and whether or not they exhibit genetic variants that have been associated with a higher or lower risk of common disease. After sending in a simple cheek swap, it only takes two weeks for customers to receive an expert…

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