ThursdayApr 24, 2008 2:12 pm

SoundBite Communications (SDBT) Receives Reaffirmed “BUY” Rating

SoundBite Communications (Nasdaq: SDBT) provides on-demand voice, text and e-mail messaging solutions via Software as a Service (SaaS) model. The company services more than 200 organizations, enabling them to manage their customer contact campaigns spanning a variety of collections, customer care and marketing processes. The company recently received a “Time to Buy” rating from the founder at Peakstocks.com in a reevaluation of the company’s last quarterly and full-year 2007 financials and fundamentals. “SoundBite is the dominant player in their niche (Automated Voice Messaging/Customer Contact Solutions), growing faster than their overall market and taking market share away from competitors,” the founder…

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ThursdayApr 24, 2008 2:09 pm

Trimble Navigation (TRMB) Reports a 5-Cent Beat for Q1

Trimble Navigation Ltd. (TRMB), a maker of GPS devices and provider of value-added positioning solutions, reported Q1 2008 earnings after the close today which topped analysts’ estimates on higher than expected revenues. The company earned 40 cents per share on a non-GAAP basis on revenues of $355.3 million. Twelve analysts surveyed were looking for 35 cents on $338.7 million in sales. Trimble also issued forward guidance for Q2 of 44-46 cents per share vs. 41 cents consensus. For the full year, Trimble now expects to earn $1.50-1.55 vs. $1.43 consensus. Interestingly, the company credited the strong quarterly results to the…

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ThursdayApr 24, 2008 2:06 pm

OTCPicks Featured Company: Champions Biotechnology, Inc. (CSBR.OB) Closes on $2,500,000 Private Financing Investment

Engaging in the development of innovative preclinical platforms and tumor-particular data to improve the value of oncology drugs, Champions Biotechnology, Inc. (OTCBB: CSBR) has completed a $2,500,000 private financing investment. As described in the terms of the investment, Champions Biotechnology issued 1,428,572 restricted shares of their common stock at $1.75 per share. Following the investment, the company has a total of 33,247,717 issued and outstanding common shares remaining. "Dr. David Sidransky, Champions Biotechnology's Chairman, has established a compelling vision and a high potential business. We are very pleased to have successfully completed this early strategic financing on favorable terms. In…

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ThursdayApr 24, 2008 10:08 am

TVI Corp. (TVIN) Awarded $1.75 Million Purchase Contract from National Guard

TVI Corporation (Nasdaq: TVIN) today announced the National Guard has placed a $1.75 million order for C420 Powered Air-Purifying Respirators (PAPRs) to TVI’s subsidiary SafetyTech International. The PAPRs will be used by the National Guard Rapid Reaction Force during Homeland Defense/Homeland Security missions. TVI is an international supplier of military and civilian emergency first responder and first receiver products, personal protection products, quick-erect shelter systems and event shelter and equipment rentals. Through SafetyTech, the company will deliver the PAPRs which include SafetyTech’s NIOSH approved hydration system that enables the guards to drink water without compromising their respiratory protection. “These PAPRs…

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ThursdayApr 24, 2008 10:06 am

AmeriChip International Inc. (ACII.OB) Receives Line of Credit from InStream Services

Patented technology company AmeriChip International Inc. (OTCBB: ACII) today announced it has secured an additional line of credit through InStream Services Inc. and its financial institution clients, which will allow the company further working capital. "We have been approved for this additional accounts receivable line of credit for an increase in production orders from General Motors from whom the company has received orders and requests for quotes for our LACC (Laser Assisted Chip Control) technology," Marc Walther, president and CEO of AmeriChip International stated in the press release. InStream, wholly-owned subsidiary of Hennessey Capital Solutions, uses its patent-pending Web-based technology…

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ThursdayApr 24, 2008 10:04 am

USA Video Interactive Corp. (USVO.OB) Supplies Anti Piracy Products for Four Bollywood Production and Distribution Companies

Prachar Communications Ltd., Time Multimedia Pvt. Ltd., Baba Films Ltd., and Gold Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. are four of the largest producers and distributors in the lucrative film world known as Bollywood. Together these four companies - two of which are public companies - control thousands of feature films that they produce, acquire the rights to, and distribute, including hundreds of hours of television content. They estimate that, in Bollywood, every year tens of thousands of dollars are lost to piracy. The four companies, which control a large stake of the media coming out of Bollywood, the world's largest film and…

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ThursdayApr 24, 2008 7:43 am

Amish Naturals, Inc. (AMNT.OB) Partners with the Junior League to Teach Kids Healthy Eating Habits

Amish Naturals, a natural food product company, has partnered with The Association of Junior Leagues International Inc. (AJLI) on its renowned “Kids in the Kitchen” education initiative. The program was started in 2006 in response to statistics showing that nearly one-third of children and adolescents in North and South America will be overweight by 2010, and therefore at increased risk of contracting Type II diabetes, high blood pressure and numerous other ailments associated with high cholesterol, not to mention social problems that affect self-esteem. Since the program's inception, more than 240 Junior Leagues have participated in the grassroots initiative to…

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ThursdayApr 24, 2008 7:39 am

Solitario Resources Corp. (SLR.TO) (AMEX: XPL) Makes Minerals Part of Their Diet

Solitario Resources Corp. knows the value of minerals for health – corporate health that is, which is why they boldly go into new terrains to find them. Headquartered in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, Solitario trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange and the American Stock Exchange as part of the mining sector. They have a market capitalization of 148.6M Their mission is "Pioneering Mineral Exploration throughout the Americas". Solitario is an exploration stage mining company that conducts their explorations in emerging geologic landscapes in Latin America. Their focus is on establishing major new land positions in this region, primarily for sale or…

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ThursdayApr 24, 2008 7:35 am

Akeena Solar Inc. (AKNS) is Keen on Clean Energy

They're looking on the bright side of things at Akeena Solar, Inc. That's because they're using the sun in all its natural beauty and power to create clean electricity. The result of their efforts benefits the environment, Akeena's customers, and provides for strong growth for the company. Akeena Solar, Inc. is part of the Building Materials Wholesale sector and trades on NASDAQ. They have a market capitalization of 220.3M, and operate out of Los Gatos, California. They have a management team committed to the environment. CEO Barry Cinnamon began his work with solar power at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).…

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ThursdayApr 24, 2008 6:41 am

Japanese Banks Pick Up the Slack

While U.S. and European banks are tightening their wallets as a result of the recent credit crisis, big banks in Japan are expanding. With a conservative attitude born out of the fires of bad loans from the 1990's through the earlier part of this decade, Japanese banks such as Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc. (MUFG), and Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc. (SMFG), have been posting rather slim losses from securities affected by the current plague of U.S. mortgage failings. Thanks to thrifty Japanese savers, and the current position of many U.S. and European lenders, Japanese banks have been stepping in…

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