SaturdayMar 29, 2008 6:27 pm

A Look at the Dollar

For sophisticated traders in the currency markets who live 24/7 side-by-side with nano-information about the US dollar and other currencies, it’s not necessary for them to make an effort to think about the dollar, because they always do. For the rest of us - i.e., those of us who don’t trade currencies or who don’t possess the depth of knowledge about currencies that the traders and experts do - it’s still useful to look at the dollar and foreign currencies and what’s going on around them every so often. If you’re a stock trader or investor, the dollar and the…

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SaturdayMar 29, 2008 6:00 pm

NakedStock Featured Company: China Health Management Corp. (CNHC.PK) Plans to Embark in the High-End Medical Market

China Health Management Corp. is a healthcare and management company focused on the operation and management of hospitals and other facets of the medical industry throughout China. Within three to five years, the company intends to establish a leading position in the high-end medical market in the Yunnan Province and secure a 40% market share of the private medical services industry. Data shows that the health sensitive, high-consuming population in China is growing by 30% annually with a large market potential. An estimated 2%-5% of consumers in the medical market would opt for high-end medical institutions. The consumers that make…

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FridayMar 28, 2008 2:07 pm

Hirsch International Corp. (HRSH) Reports $2.7 Million Increase in Q4 Revenues

Hirsch International Corp. (Nasdaq: HRSH) today reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and 12 months ended Dec. 31, 2007. The North American provider of embroidery, screen printing and textile-laser systems reported net income for 2007 at $2.1 million, or 22 cents per diluted share, up from $1.3 million, or 14 cents per share, from the year prior. Last year the company changed its fiscal year end from Jan. 28, 2006, to Dec. 31, 2006, which is reflected in the company’s reporting of financial results for the 12 months ended Dec. 31, 2007. Therefore, the 12 months ended Dec.…

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FridayMar 28, 2008 1:08 pm

iCAD, Inc (ICAD) Granted New CAD Patent

iCAD, Inc., an industry-leading provider of Computer-Aided Detection (CAD) solutions that enable healthcare professionals to better serve patients, announced that it was awarded a New CAD Patent by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. The Company’s CAD systems can improve cancer detection by applying technology that integrates information from multiple mammography images and information from prior exams. Ken Ferry, President and Chief Executive Officer of iCAD, said, “We are continuously working to enhance our CAD offerings, including the development of technologies that will further improve CAD performance for radiologist. It is a strategic priority to expand our portfolio of patents…

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FridayMar 28, 2008 1:03 pm

Thorium Power (THPW.OB) Provides Twelve Month Update and Year-End 2007 Financial Results

Thorium Power Ltd., a pioneering U.S. nuclear energy company, provided a business update and year-end financial results for the period ending December 31, 2007. The company is focused on developing non-proliferative nuclear fuel technology and provides inclusive advisory services for developmental-stage nuclear energy programs. “We are quite pleased with the tremendous strides we have made in building awareness for our patented non-proliferative, low waste nuclear fuel designs,” said Seth Grae, CEO of Thorium Power. “In December 2007, Thorium Power reached a major milestone as we entered into our first strategic advisory contract with a foreign government-owned entity generating professional fees…

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FridayMar 28, 2008 12:18 pm

Third Wave Technologies Inc. (TWTI) Enters Strategic Partnership with DCL Medical Laboratories; Receives Clearance from FDA for Cystic Fibrosis Screening Test

Third Wave Technologies Inc. (TWTI), headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin, develops and markets molecular diagnostic reagents for a variety of DNA and RNA analysis applications to meet the needs of customers. The company offers a number of products based on its Invader® chemistry for clinical testing. Third Wave offers in-vitro diagnostic kits, and analyte-specific, general purpose, and research-use only reagents for nucleic acid analysis. The company received clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration for its InPlex™ CF Molecular Test. The test simultaneously detects and identifies cystic fibrosis mutations in patient DNA samples. Cystic fibrosis is a fatal disease that…

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FridayMar 28, 2008 12:06 pm

ZAP (ZAAP.OB) Springs Into Action with New Electric Scooter

Last Week was the official start of Spring. Unfortunately, the warm weather may bring record gas prices, which will put a dent in our enjoyment of, and participation in, spring-like outdoor activities. We may have an option, though. ZAP, the electric vehicle pioneer, is reminding people that they can save a lot of money by leaving the car at home and using an electric scooter. In the past, electric vehicles were considered slow. That might no longer be the case, particularly with ZAP electric scooters. According to the company, these electric scooters have a new, secret weapon - a powerful…

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FridayMar 28, 2008 7:09 am

EP Global Communications, Inc. (EPGL.OB) Welcomes Two New Editors

EP Global Communications, Inc. (OTCBB: EPGL), the parent company of Exceptional Parent (EP) Magazine, announced this morning that Nancy Henderson and Amy Alexander have joined the EP Editorial Department as contributing editors. Award-winning Nancy Henderson, a writer whose work has appeared in the Smithsonian, New York Times, Parade, US Airways and numerous other publications, is the author of the book “How One Company's Disabled Workforce Became the Key to Extraordinary Success". She is also a member of the American Society of Journalists and Authors and The Authors Guild. Amy Alexander will be joining EP as an author for a quarterly…

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FridayMar 28, 2008 5:21 am

Pope Resources L.P. (POPEZ) is An Excellent Stock Pick from the Forestry & Wood Products Business

A decline in net income during the most recent quarter is a reason for stock investor celebration in this exceptional case. The company is part of the Forestry & Wood products Industry. Environmental concerns are paramount for sustained success in this business. The recent decline in earnings results from the company's agreement to pay for environmental remediation in one of its purchased real estate properties. The original owners, who caused the environmental damage, have filed for bankruptcy. The management deserves investor support for volunteering to pay all costs related to the remediation of its acquired property. The company has nursed…

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FridayMar 28, 2008 5:18 am

Penwest Pharmaceuticals Co. (PPCO) Has Made Sound Business Progress in 2007

The company has made significant business progress during 2007. Firstly, it has crossed important regulatory hurdles by including new intellectual properties in the relevant listing of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Secondly, its 2006 collaborative drug launch with a pharmaceutical marketing company has earned respectable market share during 2007. Finally, the company management has structured its clinical trial program to deliver potentially profitable, developmental products into a rich pipeline of possibilities. The stock derives structural strength from the management’s ability to engage in fruitful collaborations with industry partners. Apart from its tie-up with a pharmaceutical marketing firm, the…

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