TuesdayFeb 19, 2008 9:27 am

Genoil Inc. (GNOLF.OB) Ready to Build High Sulfur/Heavy Crude Refinery Demonstration Project

At some point, the world will start to run out of its economic life blood, light crude. When that time comes, the consumer won’t care where its petroleum products come from, they will just want them. The means to offer these products may be on the drawing board, but whoever offers them will be ready to reap a profit of an extreme nature. GenOil Inc., a development stage oil refinery developer/operator, has reached the financing stage of its heavy/sulfur rich oil refinery demonstration plant. Primary work has been completed regarding feasibility and technology required for turning heavy/sulfur rich crude into…

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MondayFeb 18, 2008 6:26 pm

Main Bolt Technology Corp. (BOLT) Business Meets Essential Marine Exploration Needs

The future of the energy sector is substantially under water. The oceans of the world hold vast reserves of oil and gas under the surface. No country can ignore the natural wealth in its territorial waters. The most powerful nations are scrambling to find ways of exploring the surfaces under international waters as well. That is why the core technologies of this company are so valuable in stock investment terms. Though it has an incidental business of clutches, brakes, and motors for small applications, the thrust area of the company relates to submarine seismic exploration and electrical systems. The company…

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MondayFeb 18, 2008 6:24 pm

Merit Medical Systems Inc. (MMSI) Steadily Expands Business Space through Strategic Acquisitions

Interventional cardiology and radiology is a complex and relatively new field of medicine. Opening and bypassing clogged blood vessels improves longevity, and also addresses major health problems related to obesity, diabetes, nicotine abuse, and aging. The business implications are challenging because technological barriers to entry are high. Here is a company that has taken a strong business position in the fluid environment of the Medical Equipment & Supplies industry. The basic management approach has been to acquire an expanding set of technologies so as to provide surgeons with comprehensive support. It has a core business of disposable catheters and guide…

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MondayFeb 18, 2008 6:22 pm

HQ Sustainable Maritime Industries Inc. (AMEX: HQS) Has a Stable Business Platform

This company from Seattle has major business in China. It has a broad range of products harvested from the oceans and grown in fish farms as well. It has customers in the United States, Mexico, Korea, Japan, and Australia, but its major base is in China. The company has an unusually broad range of products, from tilapia which are relatively easy to grow, to value-added nutrition and therapeutic products made from non-endangered species of sharks. It also has a thriving business in superior grades of shrimps. Sea-food demand is set to grow, so the company has a very durable business…

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MondayFeb 18, 2008 6:20 pm

Centennial Bank Holdings, Inc. (CBHI) Completes Subsidiaries Merger

Customers of Colorado’s Guaranty Bank and Trust have 15 more options and a lot less name confusion today. Centennial Bank Holdings, Inc. (CBHI) announced that all 15 branches of its former subsidiary Centennial Bank of the West are now operating under the name of its single bank subsidiary, Guaranty Bank and Trust Company. This move comes on the heels of the companies’ merger on January 1, 2008. Now customers of both banks have access to the merged Guaranty Bank's 36 branch network throughout the Colorado Front Range. "Our customers from both banks will benefit from a single bank name and…

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MondayFeb 18, 2008 9:23 am

Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Issues Consent Decree with Online Retailer, Life is Good

The Federal Trade Commission recently issued a Consent Decree with online retailer ‘Life is Good.’ With more and more businesses operating online and through the internet, this is a powerful signal to U.S. businesses, implying that specific minimum cybersecurity standards are required. Companies that publicly state that consumer's personal information are protected, not only need to have security in place, but make sure they hold true to their claim. U.S. businesses should compare their IT security efforts with the FTC's baseline security requirements to ensure compliance. The FTC has produced a cybersecurity security program for retailers when they make representations…

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MondayFeb 18, 2008 8:35 am

Ener1, Inc. (ENEI.OB) – Offering Green Resources That May Save our Planet

In order to protect the environment many people are thinking green, going green or already living green. It is believed that when Americans and the world population make little everyday changes in their lives, we are protecting the planet and therefore making the environment a better place for everyone. Everyone can start today by buying or using green resources which includes Hybrid Electric Vehicles, which is are vehicles that uses two or more distinct power sources to propel the vehicle. Some common power sources include on-board rechargeable energy storage system (RESS) and fueled power sources that are offered by companies…

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MondayFeb 18, 2008 5:27 am

American Pacific Corporation (APFC) in the Realm of Future Business

A net profit margin of below 4% over the last four quarters is not impressive even in today’s depressed stock investment environment. However, the nature of business, and its future scope make this stock worthy of serious consideration. The main business is to provide specialized energy sources to send objects in to outer space. It also makes substances to control satellite movements. This makes the Defense Department and related bodies of the US government as an overwhelmingly large customer group. Perhaps this reflects on company profitability, but this kind of stock should be evaluated for its strategic and future values.…

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MondayFeb 18, 2008 5:24 am

Bank of Santa Clarita (BSCA.OB) is a Model for its Business Peers

Here are some refreshing banking business results for 2007! The management has performed so well during a difficult year that it is worth making the effort to understand how the business operates. Careful and consistent segmentation distinguishes the stock from its industry peers. The bank has consciously stayed away from family mortgages, and has focused sharply on small business and private equity instead. Management style and choices reflect strategy without distortions. Expert counsel is available for clients. The bank has invested in information systems which meet the needs of busy business people well. Conservatism, which is so integral to sustained…

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MondayFeb 18, 2008 5:21 am

Advanced Medical Institute Inc. (AVMD.OB) Has Made Noteworthy Business Progress

Men and women investors, regardless of their personal preferences, cannot help taking a serious note of this stock. Sexual dysfunctions are common. OTC stock from distant Australia in this profitable growth area is a valuable stock investment opportunity. The prostate treatment business of this company grew annually by more than 65% over the six months ended December 2007. This comes with a nearly 20% growth in overall sales. This shows that the company has been successful in moving horizontally away from its core revenue lines in sexual problems of men. The company has a network of about 20 clinics throughout…

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