QualityStocks Stock Newsletters Archives - Page 1143 of 1818

TuesdayFeb 12, 2008 11:50 am

Develop a Life Plan

The recent media circus surrounding the death of Anna Nicole Smith detailed a nightmare scenario in estate conservation. The former model, whose finances had always been tabloid fodder, died five months after her son and only designated heir, Daniel, leaving an out–of–date will and possibly an entire fortune at the mercy of the courts. Since Anna Nicole’s death in February 2007, many financial professionals have reported a sharp increase in the number of clients interested in keeping their estate documents current.1 An out-of-date estate conservation strategy is about as useful as having no strategy at all. By updating your estate…

TuesdayFeb 12, 2008 11:42 am

Drinks Americas Holdings, Ltd. (DKAM.OB) Finds Success With Celebrity Endorsements

In today’s market, having a celebrity endorsement can be the key to successfully marketing your product. Many Studies have shown that using celebrities can increase consumers' awareness, capture the attention of your audience and make for a more memorable ad campaign. It also sets you apart from your competitors; hence many companies are opting to include celebrities on their products, including brands like Drinks Americas Holdings, Ltd. Founded in 2004, Drinks Americas Holdings specializes in developing, marketing and distributing alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages for sale primarily in the continental United States. It has also expanded its distribution network to certain…

TuesdayFeb 12, 2008 9:50 am

Tech Team Global Inc. (TEAM) Continues to Offer Flexible and Profitable Solutions

Many business models of the past tended to concentrated on ringing out as much profit as possible. What was lost sight of, was the customer. In today’s competitive marketplace, many companies are finding that paying attention to the end-customers; real wants and needs is quite a bit more profitable than just looking at the next quarter. Tech Team Global Inc., a global provider of Information technology, enterprise support and business processing, continues to renew existing contracts for extended periods. The company prides itself on integrating technology into customer’s processes with the idea of mining their customers, customers. Following proven models,…

TuesdayFeb 12, 2008 4:48 am

The Casual Tootie Pie Company Inc. (TOOT.OB) Name Hides Professional Business Excellence

Discerning investors will be pleased that their less diligent peers may have overlooked this excellent stock trading opportunity because of the company’s light-hearted name and OTC symbol. The management displays a consistent sense of purpose and has built considerable and sustainable competitive business strengths. The first strategic management step was to secure the brand name in 2005. It may have no place as yet in a conventional balance sheet, but the intangible value of a name with broad American appeal is a major business attraction. You would not care for a slice of pie for dessert at least once a…

TuesdayFeb 12, 2008 4:44 am

The Newborn Care Business of Natus Medical Inc. (BABY) is a Reassuring Profit Model

Though 2006 ended for this company with disappointing business results compared to a profitable 2005, the management has achieved a noteworthy turn-around during the quarter ended September 2007. Stock analysts expect the business improvement trend to continue in the foreseeable future. This confidence stems from the comprehensive restructuring plan the management has set in motion. This strategy has three important components: first, to rationalize manufacturing operations and sites that are currently strung out from Illinois to Seattle and Ontario. Second, the company has decided to eliminate wasteful duplication within the multiple sales forces it has inherited from earlier acquisitions. Finally,…

TuesdayFeb 12, 2008 4:42 am

Gulf Resources Inc. (GFRE.OB) Management Records Rapid Business Growth

This stock price should engage the attention of every observant investor: the February 11 2008 closing price is $2.55 against a 52-week range of $0.75-3.19. Such an OTC stock price trend indicates impressive business performance. A closer look will show that the company has 10 thousand tons of oil and gas related business under its belt for 2006. There is an additional seven thousand tons of products shipped to the paper-making industry. This indicates established market acceptance in the company’s large market of China. The company has come close to its revenues for all of 2006 by September 2007. This…

MondayFeb 11, 2008 5:16 pm

McDonald’s Solid Prospects

Sometimes markets are spooked by numbers going wrong or stories going wrong, or esoteric factors that are sometimes quantifiable, sometimes not. Case in point: McDonald’s (NYSE: MCD), the fast food goliath, reported year-over-year sales for its U.S. restaurants flat for the first time in over four years back in December, so the stock was taken down quickly from the 60s into the low 50s. While traders did their short term thing, longer term investors were also concerned that McDonald’s couldn’t keep up the stellar earnings growth momentum it had fashioned so unfailingly. Was this the end of domestic growth, at…

MondayFeb 11, 2008 5:12 pm

Market Notes

As always, some of the recent market developments that made one-day headlines will take some time to play out, and other things that aren’t so prominently featured in the news might be the things that affect the market in a more immediate way. One of the headlines last week that is expected to have ongoing consequences is Amazon’s (NASDAQ: AMZN) announced $1 billion stock buyback. Tucked in with this announcement was that the online retailer will repurchase also $1.25B debt. Stock buybacks are often non-binding, as they are an announcement of company policies going forward. The companies reserve the right…

MondayFeb 11, 2008 12:57 pm

OTCReporter Featured Company: New Century Companies, Inc. (NCNC.OB) Announces Guidance for Year-end 2007

New Century Companies, Inc. announced today their guidance for the years-end of 2007. The company is projecting revenue of $10,000,000 for its calendar year ending 12/31/2007, which is a 22% increase over the previous year's revenue for 2006. Six month revenues increased 45% to approximately $5.8 million; gross profit for the first six months increased 58% to $1.9 million; and 2007 year end revenues exceeded $11.6 million, an increase of 40%. David Duquette, President & CEO of New Century, commented, "We are pleased with our continued revenue growth and that the company will show improved year-over-year EBITDA. We are also…

MondayFeb 11, 2008 11:57 am

Spirit Exploration Inc. (SPXP.PK) Heading South in Pursuit of Gold and Silver

The mining of gold and silver has never been an easy or cheap road to hoe. But if a company can brave the whims of nature, governments and the capital markets there is gold in “them thar hills.” Spirit Exploration Inc., an exploration stage mining company, is currently working to obtain short term capital. Initial short term funding will be used to move the company forward on 2,100 hectares of historically profitable gold and silver mining concessions in place. The company is also currently working on paperwork to raise $20 million of asset backed capital for ongoing and future development…

Site Search

Company Search

Category: QualityStocks Stock Newsletters