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TuesdayJun 03, 2008 12:10 pm

Imagin Molecular Corporation (IMGM.OB) Provides PET Imaging Services

Through its three wholly-owned subsidiaries, Imagin Molecular Corporation owns and operates several positron emission tomography (PET) imaging centers across North America. The company's main focal points are the business opportunities provided by the detection of disease in the brain and heart, and the diagnosis of some forms of cancer. In simplified terms, PET imaging is the practice of injecting radioactive isotopes, or tracers, into a living subject for the purpose of constructing a three-dimensional map of potentially diseased tissues/organs. Upon introduction to the patient's circulatory system, the radioisotopes begin to decay, emitting positrons, which are the antimatter counterparts of electrons.…

TuesdayJun 03, 2008 8:56 am

Speedus Corp. (SPDE) Surges 136% on Word of Acquisition of Green Technology for Data Cooling

Shares of Speedus Corp. (Nasdaq: SPDE) soared nearly 136 percent to $2.92 in Tuesday’s mid-day trading, shortly after the company announced Density Dynamics Corp.’s (DDC) acquisition of green technology pioneered by TiGi Corp. DDC was recently formed by Speedus; it’s product line offers solutions to energy use problems identified with IBM and its efforts to curb the Data Center Energy Crisis with Project Big Green. Last month, IBM announced new software designed to address the growing need to maximize energy efficiency while lowering power and cooling costs. IBM has committed $1 billion per year for its Project Big Green, in…

TuesdayJun 03, 2008 8:54 am

Lexicon Pharmaceuticals Inc. (LXRX) Awarded Fast Track Designation for Development of Carcinoid Syndrome Treatment

According to the American Cancer Society, about 11,000 to 12,000 neuroendocrine tumors and neuroendocrine cancers are diagnosed each year in the United States. Carcinoid syndrome is a result of these tumors, which secret large amounts of serotonin that can cause severe diarrhea and abdominal discomfort. There are limited therapeutic options, and the gastrointestinal symptoms usually return over time, prompting biotechnology companies to discover new agents. Lexicon Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: LXRX) is one such company looking to give patients symptomatic relief. The company today announced it has received Fast Track status from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to accelerate the…

TuesdayJun 03, 2008 8:49 am

Stocks That Keep You Ahead of Inflation

Neither wealth nor the size of an investment portfolio mitigates the effects of inflation. The poor feel the deleterious effects sooner, but uncontrollable growths in operating expenses can cripple even giant corporations. The stock market is an empowering means of maintaining real values of cash inflows. This investment route is egalitarian. It also allows an additive approach. Some of today’s most influential investors have made modest entries into a stock exchange not so long ago. The system of ADRs allows U.S. investors to buy stocks from countries where inflation may be lower than at home. Four stock strategies can keep…

TuesdayJun 03, 2008 7:28 am

Thorium Power Ltd. (THPW.OB) Moves Forward in Safer Nuclear Power Design Application After UAE Agreement

There are many options to providing the world’s population the power it needs to work and live. Most of the more immediate options are quickly being commercialized. Others are being refined for their potential use. Still others are available and in use, but not at their true potential. Those that can bring the most beneficial energy options online, at a reusable price, will be those that find exceptionally large profits further down the road. Thorium Power Ltd., a development-stage nuclear power design company, is currently working with worldwide governments in their search for cleaner/nonproliferating nuclear power options. Currently, the company…

TuesdayJun 03, 2008 7:23 am

Fisher Communications Inc. (FSCI) Getting the Word Out

Fisher Communications Inc. (FSCI) management believes they make a difference in communities by connecting people through quality local news and information. Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Fischer is a communications company in the Broadcasting-TV industry. They trade on NASDAQ and pride themselves on being innovative in all the divisions they operate. Their focus is to instill in their employees a commitment to journalism excellence. Their broadcasting journalism content transmits through the 13 full-power and 8 low-power TV stations they own or manage. They also have eight radio stations in their fold. All of these stations operate in the Pacific Northwest. Fisher…

TuesdayJun 03, 2008 7:22 am

Advanced Growing Systems, Inc. (AGWS.OB) Adds Fisher Island to List of Customers

Organic Growing Systems, Inc., a scientifically advanced organic fertilizer manufacturer and a subsidiary of Advanced Growing System, has entered into a strategic relationship with Fisher Island. Fisher Island is a world-class, private-island residential community in south Florida with the highest per capita income in the United States. The island is only accessible by boat or helicopter, and is home to several well known celebrities, entrepreneurs, entertainers and athletes. According to the agreement, Organic Growing Systems will supply organic fertilizer to Fisher Island through its distributor, Florida Mulch, Inc. Using organic fertilizer is a good step for the island and a…

TuesdayJun 03, 2008 6:56 am

Massey Energy Company (MEE) Finds New Utility Supply Agreements to its Liking as Dividend is Announced Ahead of Annual Meeting

As the world works through how it is going to deal with cleaner energy needs, there is very little talk about where current energy is coming from. A light switch gets turned on and light is expected; the weather turns hot and people demand air conditioning. The power needs to come from somewhere, regardless of future considerations, and some are firmly positioned to profit handsomely. Massey Energy Company, an Appalachian Mountain Basin coal supplier, provides high-quality/low-sulfur coal to utility companies, steel manufacturers and other customers requiring coal that, in certain instances, is considered meteorological grade. The company is currently experiencing…

MondayJun 02, 2008 5:03 pm

Under Armour, Inc. (UA) Announces 2008 All-American Baseball Game to Play at Wrigley Field

Under Armour, Inc. (UA) is a developer, marketer, and distributor of branded performance apparel, footwear and accessories. The company’s headquarters are in Baltimore, Maryland, with European headquarters in Amsterdam (the Netherlands) and additional offices in Denver, Colorado; Hong Kong and Guangzhou, China; and Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Under Armour products are sold worldwide and worn by athletes of all ages and skill levels. Last week the company announced that the 2008 Under Armour All-American Baseball Game will be played at the historic Wrigley Field on Sunday, August 17. This marks the first year that the event - previously known as the…

MondayJun 02, 2008 4:56 pm

Pluristem Therapeutics Inc. (PSTI) Conducts Trials Showing Product Advancement

Pluristem Therapeutics works to commercialize cellular biotherapies for the treatment of several degenerative, ischemic and autoimmune conditions. In a release that was largely overlooked last week, Pluristem conveyed the success of recent clinical trials, showing the pronounced effectiveness of its PLacental eXpanded (PLX) cells in treating inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Pluristem defines its PLX product as mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) that have been expanded using the company's proprietary PluriX™ 3-D bioreactor. Basically, MSCs are undifferentiated, protoplasmic placental cells. In the study, mice which were afflicted with IBD were administered PLX cells intrarectally, while a control group was treated with a…

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