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MondayJan 01, 2007 1:34 pm

Sierra Gold (SGCP) Stands to Benefit From Rising Gold Prices

Current gold prices continue to advance on the back of a weakening dollar to regain their month-high price of $668. International investors are looking to gold as a safe-haven as concerns over the state of the U.S. economy continue to persist. Two factors are weighing heavily on investors’ minds; the overall effect that the sub-prime mortgage woes will have on the rest of the economy, and the weakening U.S. dollar. On July 13, the Euro hit an all-time high against the U.S. dollar, and the British Pound stands at a 26-year high against the dollar. Geopolitical concerns regarding the Middle…

MondayJan 01, 2007 12:59 pm

NewMarket Technology (NMKT) Looks To Benefit With Widespread VoIP Adoption

A new report issued by Research and Markets points to rising adoption rates by consumers in VoIP. The global consumer market in VoIP grew from 16 million in 2005 to over 50 million in 2006. Numerous forecasts point to total VoIP adoption to exceed 38% of worldwide broadband households by 2011. Revenue within the market is expected to grow from $16 to $44 billion in that period. Europe, with a heavier concentration of broadband users, is leading the way with above average consumer adoption rates. The United States is quickly rolling out new broadband infrastructure and adoption rates to VoIP…

MondayJan 01, 2007 12:58 pm

Who’s Your Daddy (WYDY) Looks to Capitalize on Booming Energy Drink Market

Over the past few years, energy drinks have become as ubiquitous as mainstream drinks such as Pepsi or Coca-Cola. The energy drink market segment has seen unparalleled growth even as other sectors of the drink market were declining. In 2006 the energy market surpassed $4 Billion in sales, with companies such as Goldman Sachs estimating that the market will be valued in excess of $10 Billion by 2010. The big drink companies (Pepsi and Coca Cola) have tried to enter the market with their own versions of energy drinks, but they have not been able to match the innovation of…

MondayJan 01, 2007 12:53 pm

Fed Chairman Calms Energy Market, Endeavor Energy (ENEC) Looks to Make Gains

The Federal Reserve Chairman's statement on August 7th allayed fears in the market that saw a sell off in commodity stocks such as oil. By the end of the market day the bulls had returned and oil prices edged closer to $73. Natural Gas prices continued to rise and closed at $6.325 per million btu(s). The hurricane season still continues to weigh heavily on the minds on investors as the peak of the season is rapidly approaching (peak is usually in mid-August through September). Geopolitical fears are always present within the marketplace and the perfect storm of events could set…

MondayJan 01, 2007 12:46 pm

Surging Gold Prices Stand to Benefit Pacific Gold (PCFG)

The market week wrapped up with reassuring words from President Bush and Fed Chief Bernanke regarding the looming mortgage and credit crisis. The words from the two officials, while on the surface reassuring, belied the deeper crisis that has gripped world markets. This news, coupled with a gold find in Papau New Guinea sent gold prices surging past $680 per ounce. Additional support for gold prices came from the inflation reading, which saw inflation rising .1%, in line with expectations. Geopolitical events are also ever present near the surface of the market. The recent comments by the President Sarkozy of…

MondayJan 01, 2007 12:46 pm

New Research issued on Nascent Wine Company by Beacon Equity Research

In the report, the analyst writes, “Nascent Wine Company Inc. (NCTW) is the only nationwide distributor of imported food and beverage products in Mexico. It distributes foods and beverages to more than 8,000 locations across Mexico, including supermarkets, superstores, convenience stores, mom and pop markets, restaurants, hotels, resorts, cafeterias, schools and industrial caterers. Nascent has 18 strategically-located distribution centers which enable it to serve all the major metropolitan areas in Mexico. Nascent imports more than 2,300 food and beverage products and sells to over 2,000 customers, including Wal-Mart, Sam’s Club, Costco, 7-Eleven, AM/PM, Gicante and many more.” Other companies in…

MondayJan 01, 2007 12:45 pm

Vsurance Inc. Rated ‘Speculative Buy,’ Target Price $2.20 by Beacon Equity Research

Vsurance Inc. (OTCBB: VSUR) has been rated “Speculative Buy” with a target price of $2.20 by Beacon Equity Research Analyst, Victor Sula, PhD. In the report, the analyst writes, “Vsurance, Inc. (VSUR) provides an array of pet insurance products and numerous web-based companion animal resource sites for pet owners. All of the Company’s sales, marketing and insurance claims processing are Internet-based. VSUR offers a unique online reference library of pet health resources, a pet ID and lost and found service, and a variety of insurance policies for pets.” “Through its information sites, the Company also markets pet-related merchandise as an…

MondayJan 01, 2007 12:34 pm

Naturally Iowa Inc. Rated ‘Speculative Buy,’ Target Price $.64 by Beacon Equity Research

In the report, the analyst writes, “Naturally Iowa, Inc., (NLIA), operating through its wholly-owned subsidiary Naturally Iowa, LLC, processes and produces organic and all-natural milk, ice cream and yogurt packaged in environmentally friendly, biodegradable containers. All of its dairy products are certified either “organic” via the Iowa Department of Agriculture & Land Stewardship’s Organic Certification Program or natural (rBST free milk).” “The Company packages its products in revolutionary packaging made from corn that biodegrades completely in industrial grade compost pile or landfill. The technology, called NatureWorks® PLA, has been scientifically proven, market tested and used successfully in a variety of…

MondayJan 01, 2007 12:34 pm

Nascent Wine looks to capitalize on Mexican food market consolidation

The food service industry in Mexico consists primarily of numerous small independent companies with fewer than 31 employees. According to the Ministry of Economy, there are 30,000 Mexican companies specializing in food product manufacturing. Of these, only 8% are large or medium-sized companies. The fragmented nature of the food service market creates significant revenue opportunities for large consolidators such as Nascent Wine Company Inc. Rising living standards, demographic changes, and the increasing presence of US-style supermarkets in the major cities have caused structural changes of the Mexico’s food and drink industries. The supply of food products in the Mexican market,…

MondayJan 01, 2007 12:26 pm

Advanced Battery (ABAT) Secures Major Contract

Advanced Battery Technologies, Inc. (ABAT) recently announced that it was awarded a $4.6 million contract from Wuxi Angell Autocycle Co., Ltd. to produce battery sets. Wuxi Angell Autocycle Co., Ltd. is a manufacturer of motorized vehicles, including e-bikes, ATVs, scooters, pocket bikes, dirt bikes, go-karts, snow scooters, and sea scooters, for Chinese and overseas markets. Wuxi Angell Autocycle was established in 2002 as a light electric vehicle manufacturer that currently produces more than 600,000 units a year for 48 countries worldwide. "We are extremely pleased to be providing these battery sets to Wuxi Angell for use in its products. This…

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