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WednesdayMay 07, 2008 8:55 am

OSI Geospatial, Inc. (OSIIF.OB) Signs $10 Million Contract with the U.S. Army

OSI Geospatial, a company that delivers advanced geospatial systems and software which enables shared, real-time situational awareness for the military’s safety and security applications, has signed a five year, $10 million contract with the U.S. Army through its U.S. Systems Operations. According to the contract, the company will provide its land-based command and control products and engineering services in support of U.S. Army operational requirements. According to OSI, there are currently more than 20 Soldier Modernization Programs developing around the world, all of whom share the same common goals to reduce blue casualties, raise operational tempo and increase readiness for…

WednesdayMay 07, 2008 8:53 am

StockEgg Featured Company: Ambassador International Inc. (AMIE) Reports First Quarter Revenue Increase of $24 Million

There are many sections of the economy that don’t get noticed much. The companies involved in these areas quietly go about their business with nary a glance. These segments may not be “sexy” but they can be profitable. Ambassador International Inc., a turnkey travel, convention services, marine construction and insurance company, offers a complete line of services for attending conventions, traveling by inland leisure boat tours, or constructing marinas. From a general perspective, the company is divided into three groups: convention services, overnight river boat tours and marine construction services. Each division is distinctly different than the others but forms…

WednesdayMay 07, 2008 7:31 am

Libbey Inc. (LBY) – Setting the Table for Continued Growth

The next time you toast with a fine libation or cut into a thick juicy steak, check to see if you are holding a Libbey product in your hand. Libbey Inc. (LBY) is a glass and tableware manufacturer with headquarters in Toledo, Ohio operating production plants in the United States, Mexico, Portugal, China, and the Netherlands. They are part of the Housewares and Accessories industry. Libbey began in 1818 as the New England Glass Company in East Cambridge, Massachusetts. William L. Libbey bought this company in 1878. In 1888, the company moved to Toledo, Ohio due to increased competition in…

WednesdayMay 07, 2008 7:28 am

GateHouse Media, Inc. (GHS) Prints the News that's Fit to Print on a Local Scale

If it's happening in your local community, there's a good chance GateHouse Media is covering the action. This publisher of locally-based print and online media operates out of Fairport, New York. They trade on the NYSE as part of the Publishing-Newspapers sector. They have a market capitalization of $372.2M. GateHouse Media, Inc. (GHS) products include 101 daily newspapers and 282 weekly newspapers. They also have 132 shopper publications. These are primarily advertising-only publications. Seven yellow page directories are also part of their core product line. GateHouse Media's products reach 10 million people on a weekly basis. GateHouse also has over…

WednesdayMay 07, 2008 7:01 am

Metro One Development Inc. (MODI) and Imagin8 Bring Virtual Products Home

Metro One Development Inc. (MODI), a custom builder and property developer based in Toronto, Canada, has announced the formation of a partnership with Canadian multimedia group Imagin8 to offer one-of-a-kind 3D virtual walk-through tours to the broad spectrum U.S. and Canadian housing and condominium markets. It has long been the dream of many real estate developers and agents to have the ability to showcase a home without having to physically be at the location. While some strides have been made along those lines, it is the hope of MODI that their new take on virtual tours will prove to be…

WednesdayMay 07, 2008 5:30 am

SCBT Financial Corp. (SCBT) Stock Proves That Marketing Excellence Can Rise Above Adverse Business Conditions

This small capital member of the Regional Banks Industry from Columbia, SC has declared a cash dividend of 17 cents per unit of stock for the second quarter in succession. The stock price has been $36 at the end of the first trading week between end April and the start of May 2008. This is very close to the 52-week high of $38. This is a creditable performance considering the state of the financial sector over the past six months. The management has beaten the trend of the sector to which it belongs through excellence in marketing. It has a…

WednesdayMay 07, 2008 5:26 am

The Somber but Essential Business of Security National Financial Corp. (SNFCA)

Security National Financial Corp. is from the Insurance (Life) Industry, but it also provides pre-need services for funerals in California, Utah, and Arizona. The company owns cemeteries and mortuaries in these states. This activity is on top of standard life, accident, and health insurance products. The marketing organization sells both insurance and funeral-related services. This is not a pleasant line of work, but one of tremendous social value nevertheless. The company is also an authorized mortgage agent in several important states. It offers loans for offices and homes. The company has a network of distributors and agents for this mortgage…

WednesdayMay 07, 2008 3:53 am

Sunoco, Inc. (SUN) is “One to Watch”

Sunoco, Inc. (NYSE: SUN), headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is a leading manufacturer and marketer of petroleum and petrochemical products. Sunoco is one of the largest independent refiner-marketers in the United States and a significant manufacturer of petrochemicals; that is, largely chemical intermediates used to make fibers, plastics, film and resins. Sunoco’s retail marketing business is comprised of more than 4,700 retail gasoline outlets in 24 states, which are primarily supplied by five high-efficiency refineries that produce over 900,000 barrels per day. Sunoco APlus® convenience stores are located along the East Coast and in the Midwest. The company’s 740 APlus® stores…

TuesdayMay 06, 2008 6:26 pm

3Com Corp. (COMS) – A Green Leader

3Com Corporation (NASDAQ: COMS) yesterday announced that its local area network (LAN) switches are about 60 percent more efficient than its competitors, making 3Com a green network and allowing 3Com customers to save money and help the environment by using less electricity to power high-performance networks. The report was done by independent research firm In-Stat. This report, "Green Networking Equipment: Who Leads and Who Lags," says there are "significant differences in the energy efficiency of similarly equipped switch equipment" and that "as many businesses develop 'green' initiatives... IT managers will be forced to absorb some degree of responsibility for their…

TuesdayMay 06, 2008 6:22 pm

OTCPicks Featured Company: KCM Holdings Corp. (KCMH.PK)

KCM Holdings Corp. (OTC: KCMH) is made up of numerous development and holdings companies, brands, alliances and professionals that focus on creating business ventures and developing solutions for profit. The company's goal is not only to provide great services to clients, but to enhance exponential and enduring social and economic value for clients. The publicly traded KCM Holdings Corporation is the main conglomerate of the company. The KCM Group partners with hundreds of knowledgeable, strategic partners and their supporting tactical personnel across an array of industries. The company's portfolio combines intellectual properties, trademarks, and revenue models that provide assistance in…

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