MondayMay 19, 2008 8:45 am

Transdel Pharmaceuticals Inc. (TDLP.OB) Completes $4 Million Private Placement, Looking for Marketing/Distribution Partner

When it comes to investing in pharmaceutical companies, an investor needs to be aware of the company’s pipeline. How close a product is to final approval, and what is coming along behind it, are the leading indicators of the company's potential. Problems can crop up at any time to sidetrack a new drug in the approvals process, but as these drugs get closer to the end of Phase III FDA approvals, many companies start to circle for their piece of the pie. Transdel Pharmaceuticals Inc., a specialty developer of topical pharmaceuticals, works to discover and commercialize products oriented toward topical…

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MondayMay 19, 2008 6:47 am

Panhandle Oil and Gas Inc. (PHX) has a Handle on Exploring and Developing

Operating as an independent oil and gas producer, Panhandle Oil and Gas Inc. (PHX) has a rich tradition in the Oklahoma Panhandle. Headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, they trade on the American Stock Exchange (AMEX). Panhandle's focus is on the exploration and production of natural gas and oil. The company began in 1926 as the Panhandle Cooperative Royalty Company. They continued as a cooperative until 1979. In that year, they went public after merging with the Panhandle Royalty Company. April of 2007 saw a new name for the company; Panhandle Oil and Gas Inc., a name which many felt resolved…

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MondayMay 19, 2008 4:10 am

Osiris Therapeutics Inc. (OSIR) Stock Marches to Vanguard of Stem Cell Therapeutics Business Segment

Stem cell therapy has already changed the face of modern health care. A cascade of additional applications is under various stages of development. The chances of deleterious side-effects are relatively less with stem cell technologies. Unlike chemical drugs of the last century, genetic interventions are targeted and closer to natural healing mechanisms. However, the technologies involved for commercial operations are nearly impossible to access, leaving the few successful corporations, like this one from Columbia, MD, with wide and deep technical moats. The stock price has never crossed $16, and the market capitalization is still below $500 million. However, the company…

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MondayMay 19, 2008 4:08 am

NuCo2 Inc. (NUCO) Business Proves That Carbon Dioxide is Not All Bad

Noxious gases can be most useful. It is their abuse and neglect which threaten the environment. Carbon dioxide is a classic case in this respect. It has become rather notorious of late as a result of unrelenting attacks on harmful air emissions. Yet, our everyday lives depend on this versatile substance. This small capital is an expert in bulk carbon dioxide supplies. Every soda and most of the fast foods that are ubiquitous in modern life depend on carbon dioxide for the value they deliver to consumers. The company offers single-window support for its industrial clients. It installs carbon dioxide…

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MondayMay 19, 2008 4:06 am

Why Investors Expect Aceto Corp. (ACET) to Sustain its Scorching Profit Growth

An 83% annual jump in quarterly revenue is extraordinary. This is what a small capital corporation from Lake Success, NY has recently reported. Stock investors may well ask whether such a rate of profit growth is sustainable. There are two reassuring features of the pleasantly surprising results this company has announced for the Most Recent Quarter ended March 31st. Firstly, there has been even progress in all the revenue divisions of the company. Health sciences, coloring agents, and farm chemicals have all contributed to the profit growth. It is significant that this U.S. company has strong and balanced presences all…

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FridayMay 16, 2008 6:58 pm

JAKKS Pacific, Inc. (JAKK) Announces New Line Based on Fancy Nancy Children’s Book Series

JAKKS Pacific, Inc. (JAKK) is a multi-brand company headquartered in Malibu, California that designs and markets a broad range of toys and consumer products. The company has announced the launch of its Fancy Nancy line of dolls, doll accessories, and plush and activity items. The line also includes girls’ role-playing and dress-up accessories from JAKKS’ Creative Designs International™ division, based on Fancy Nancy, a children’s book series by Jane O’Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser. The picture book series, created for children ages 4 to 7, is about a vibrant young girl named Fancy Nancy who encourages little girls to freely…

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FridayMay 16, 2008 6:03 pm

Kensey Nash Corp. (KNSY) Enters Into Sales Agreement with Spectranetics

Kensey Nash Corp. (KNSY), a medical technology company that provides solutions and technologies for a variety of medical procedures, has entered into a definitive agreement with Spectranetics Corporation. Under the agreement, the company will sell its endovascular business, including the ThromCat™, QuickCat™ and Safecross™ products, to Spectranetics. Spectranetics manufactures and sells the only excimer laser approved in the United States, Europe and Japan for use in multiple, minimally invasive cardiovascular procedures. Kensey Nash will receive up to $24M consisting of a $10M initial cash payment, $8.0M in future product development milestone payments, and a $6.0M milestone associated with cumulative sales.…

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FridayMay 16, 2008 1:06 pm

Finisar Corp. (FNSR) and Optium Corp. (OPTM) to Create the World’s Largest Component Supplier for Communications Industry

Finisar Corp. (Nasdaq: FNSR) and Optium Corp. (Nasdaq: OPTM) will join forces to become the world’s largest supplier of optical components, modules and subsystems for the communications industry. The partnership is beneficial to both companies, creating new growth opportunities and a strengthened core customer relationship paired with complementary product portfolios. “This combination leverages the unique strengths of both companies,” Eitan Gertel, chairman and CEO of Optium stated in the press release. “In combining with Finisar, we will unleash a powerful opportunity to create added shareholder value through breadth of product, enhanced customer support and manufacturing flexibility. With little product overlap,…

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FridayMay 16, 2008 1:04 pm

China Biopharmaceuticals Holding Inc. (CHBP.OB) Posts 78 Percent Increase in Q1 Revenue

China Biopharmaceuticals Holding Inc. (OTCBB: CHBP) focuses on the discovery, development, manufacturing and marketing of pharmaceutical products in the People’s Republic of China. Today the company announced its first quarter results for the period ended March 31, 2008. China Biopharmaceuticals posted first quarter revenue at $10.9 million, up 78 percent from $6.1 million last year. The company attributes the increase to the rise in price and sales of its raw material drugs at its main manufacturing plant, Erye; the revamped medical insurance system in China, promoting Erye’s drugs; and the increased price of freeze-dried drugs. Net income was $492,076 for…

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FridayMay 16, 2008 1:02 pm

Celsius Holdings, Inc. (CSUH.OB) Announces Partnership with Griffin Beverage Company

Celsius Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB: CSUH) announced a partnership with distributor Griffin Beverage Company. The calorie burning, metabolism-raising drink is currently being distributed in the state of Michigan. Griffin Beverage is a distributor of a variety of products, from alcohol beverages to soda and chips. Celsius reported on 4/30/08 that current gross profit had risen 121 percent over the same time period last year. Mr. Stephen C. Haley, chairman and CEO said, "We were able to more than double revenue this quarter over first quarter, last year, but we expect much more of ourselves. We consider this 'solid revenue,' as there…

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