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FridayMay 02, 2008 7:10 am

Ambac Financial Group Inc. (ABK) – Bonding Out

Major bond insurer Ambac Financial Group Inc. (ABK) has lost money for three straight quarters and may be forced to raise more capital. Its stock is down 43% and the $1.66 billion loss raises questions about its "AAA" credit rating. If trends like this continue, it is going to have to go back to the markets very soon. The company's net worth is dwindling as it is forced to write down bad assets linked to sub-prime mortgages. It is important to look at the net worth of a company like Ambac because a low net worth will cause difficulties in…

FridayMay 02, 2008 6:47 am

Keegan Resources Inc. (AMEX: KGN) is Well Positioned with its Strategic Portfolio

Keegan Resources Inc (KGN) is a junior gold exploration company headquartered in Vancouver Canada. The company owns two premier gold assets in Ghana, Africa, within one of the world's most prolific gold producing regions. Ghana is located in West Africa and has been regarded as one of the most stable African countries in which to do business. Keegan Resources has successfully identified a significant gold deposit of 1.67 million ounces at its Esaase property. This property is also currently being expanded with mineralization open in all directions. In fact, the latest drilling results from the Esaase property, which Keegan released…

FridayMay 02, 2008 6:43 am

Hologic, Inc. (HOLX.OB) Reports Second Quarter Financials

Hologic, Inc. (HOLX), a diversified medical technologies company serving the healthcare needs of women, recently reported its second quarter financials, which included revenues of $431 million and an estimated $189.2 million from a new product line acquired through a merger with Cytyc Corporation in October 2007. The results were a 138 percent increase from the second quarter in 2007, which reported $181.1 million in revenue. Net income also increased from $21.6 million in 2007 to $56.0 million in 2008, which equates to $0.20 per diluted share in 2007 to $0.22 per diluted share in 2008. Charges related to the merger…

FridayMay 02, 2008 6:40 am

Signature Eyewear, Inc. (SEYE) Keeps an Eye Out for Market Opportunities

Signature Eyewear, Inc. is a designer and marketer of sunglasses and prescription eyeglass frames. They concentrate their efforts on stylish design for today's fashion-conscious consumer. Located in Los Angeles, California, they trade on the OTCBB and have a market capitalization of $4.3M. Considered part of the Medical Instruments and Supplies sector, they commit themselves to the fashion accessories aspect of their business to serve customers who continue to demand unique and stylish eyewear. They market their products under the following international brand names: bebe eyes, Laura Ashley, Cutter and Buck, Carmen Marc Valvo, Dakota Smith, Hart Schaffner Marx, Hummer, and…

FridayMay 02, 2008 6:38 am

Vaughan Foods Inc. (FOOD) Tosses up Salads and Sales

Vaughan Foods Inc. prides themselves on their commitment to fresh food delivered fast and frequently to the marketplace. Headquartered in Moore, Oklahoma, they trade on the NASDAQ as part of the Processed and Packaged Goods sector. They have a market capitalization of $10.5M. The company became Vaughan Foods Inc. in 1989. The company that exists today is a successor to an original family business that began in 1961. Vaughan prepares and markets refrigerated chicken, tuna, bean, and pasta salads. They also market fresh-cut produce in the form of fresh salads with salad mixes. Another part of their product line-up includes…

FridayMay 02, 2008 5:52 am

Most Manufacturing Sites Need Omega Flex Inc. (OFLX) Products

All construction and manufacturing activities require the transport of liquids and gases. This is done through metallic hoses. Industrial clients require these in all sorts of sizes and construction-material types. This small capital stock from the Miscellaneous Fabricated Products Industry has an amazing product range. It meets exacting specifications from pharmaceutical, refinery, road construction, and other industries. The company has also developed two specialized types of metallic hoses, one of which is able to withstand electric arcing, the other especially designed for fuel transport from storage tanks to dispensers at gasoline stations. The stock price has ranged between $22.74 and…

FridayMay 02, 2008 4:33 am

Metalico, Inc. (MEA) Agrees to Pennsylvania Acquisition; Enters Into Purchase Agreement for Private Placement

Metalico, Inc. (MEA) is a ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal processor operating in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Texas, Mississippi and Ohio. The company is also the nation’s largest fabricator of lead-based products other than batteries. On a nationwide basis, Metalico sells to a diverse industrial customer base. Last month the company entered into a definitive purchase agreement with institutional accredited investors to raise $100M of gross proceeds in a private placement of 7 percent notes. The notes are convertible into shares of Metalico’s common stock and warrants which are exercisable for shares of Metalico’s common stock. Metalico has also…

FridayMay 02, 2008 4:23 am

Harleysville National Corp. (HNBC) Bucks Financial Sector Trend with Healthy Loan and Deposit Growth

Prospective stock investors need not worry about this small capital regional bank from Harleysville, PA. It does not indulge in the sub-prime market for revenue generation. The bank is professionally managed and operates in select counties in the more prosperous parts of its home state. It has produced impressive business results even in tough economic conditions, and is well organized to take advantage of eventual improvements in the business climate. First quarter net income has increased annually by 19%. Fee income, deposits, and loans have all increased during the last 12 months. The management has effected lasting, cost-effective improvements that…

ThursdayMay 01, 2008 6:43 pm

Hologic, Inc. (HOLX.OB) Reports Second Quarter Revenue of $431 Million – Yet Stock Plunge

Hologic, Inc. (HOLX.OB), a diversified medical technologies company specializing in diagnostics, imaging systems and interventional devices dedicated to serving the healthcare needs of women, recently reported the company’s second quarter earnings. The company reported second quarter revenue of $431 million, a 138% year-over-year increase when compared to revenues of $181.1 million in the second quarter of 2007. The dramatic increase, however, is mostly due to the inclusion of approximately $189.2 million of revenues from the merger with Cytyc Corporation on October 22, 2007. For the second quarter of 2008, Hologic reported net income of $56 million, or $0.22 per diluted…

ThursdayMay 01, 2008 2:06 pm

Rainmaker Systems, Inc. (RMKR) Reports Better Than Expected First Quarter Results

Rainmaker Systems, Inc. (RMKR), a provider of sales and marketing solutions with proprietary software, announced better than expected non-GAAP earnings of $1 million, or 5 cents per share versus consensus of a 6-cent loss. GAAP net loss, including stock compensation expense and amortization of intangible assets, was $277,000, or a loss of 1 cent per share. The company achieved record first quarter revenue of $20.6 million, an increase of 27% year over year. Analysts surveyed expected $17.2 million in revenues. Rainmaker CEO Michael Silton said, "We are pleased with the response from our teams and our clients after the client…

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