TuesdayFeb 05, 2008 1:04 pm

Flex Fuel Vehicle Sales and Brazilian Demand Fueling Higher Sugarcane Prices Making Peru Sugarcane Production Extremely Favorable

Brazil is one of the largest sugarcane markets in the world and their demand continues to rise. They currently produce 22 billion liters of ethanol a year, 81% of this fuel is used domestically. This is due to the fact that Flex Fuel vehicle sales have increased 85% year over year, markedly increasing demand for Sugarcane. Growers can earn far more on Sugarcane for Ethanol production leading many to do so. Currently Sugarcane for Ethanol production equals 50% of total production and Morgan Stanley research expects it to reach 60% of sugarcane demand in the coming years. This makes Stratos…

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TuesdayFeb 05, 2008 12:30 pm

Noble Roman’s, Inc. (NROM.OB) Explores Expansion Initiatives

Noble Roman’s, Inc. is the franchisor of Noble Roman’s Pizza and Tuscano’s Subs for both non-traditional and traditional locations in 45 states plus a limited number of international locations, primarily in military bases. In addition, it has sold franchise agreements for military bases in Puerto Rico, Guam and Italy, and for entertainment facilities and convenience stores in Canada. The franchise was created over 35 years ago on the Indiana University campus. Over the past year the company has continued to grow and expand by selling development territories to Area Developers. They have added area developments in ten counties surrounding Cleveland,…

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TuesdayFeb 05, 2008 12:24 pm

Stratos Renewables Corp. (SRNW.OB) – Problems in India may Drive Cane Prices Higher

Demand for Ethanol continues to increase every year and many cane producers are having trouble keeping up, fueling a deficit. Morgan Stanley expects cane prices to rise as much as 15% over the next few years. This being due to higher demand for flex fuel vehicles, higher oil prices and a lower than expected crop yield in India. Stratos Renewables Corp. is moving towards filling this demand with its fields and mills in Northwest Peru. According to CEO Tony Salas, Peru is one of the best places in the world to grow sugarcane. Many expected India to be able to…

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TuesdayFeb 05, 2008 12:18 pm

Daily Views for February 5, 2008

Tags: Yahoo (YHOO); Microsoft (MSFT); Google (GOOG) February 5, 2008 --- Special Edition…Part I (of II) Big Techs --- Toothless or Tigers Special Editions are rare --- this is the first from Daily Views. The primary conclusion from the biggest news last week, the hostile takeover of Yahoo by Microsoft, is that this is an event that will remain a serious presence in the financial media for weeks to come. It cannot help but exert influence on investment strategies that emerge, either from these electronic pages or others that subscribers read. We felt compelled to weigh in on this event.…

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MondayFeb 04, 2008 5:51 pm

SocialPicks Revolutionizes the Traditional Investor Message Boards

SocialPicks takes traditional stock message boards to the next level by offering tools to track performance and build trusted circles. SocialPicks provides a reputation system by tracking the performance of all content contributors and enables members to collaborate with like-minded investors. SocialPicks also aggregates portfolios of institutional investors (e.g. Warren Buffett & Jim Cramer) and financial bloggers so members can follow professionals' investment strategies.

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MondayFeb 04, 2008 5:47 pm

Investors Slam Google

The market continued to drive down the share price of internet search goliath Google (NASDAQ: GOOG), which accelerated last week after a near-miss of expected earnings from their earnings report. When the search company reported Thursday, January 31, after the bell, $4.43 per share on revenue of $339 billion, excluding stock given to employees, the market reacted sharply. Estimates had pegged the Google forecast at $4.44 per share, with expected revenue of $345. After-hours trading saw swift punishment for the disliked report, as the stock was taken down from its close of 564.30 to an opening on Friday of 528.67,…

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MondayFeb 04, 2008 4:23 pm

San Gold Corp. (SGRCF.PK) is “One to Watch”

San Gold Corp. is an emerging gold producer in Manitoba, Canada. Since 2004, the Company has tripled its audited resource ounces from 550,000 to 1.6 million. San Gold Corporation was formed in 2005 by the union of San Gold Resources Corporation of Bissett, MB and Gold City Industries Ltd of Vancouver, B.C. San Gold produces ore from two mines: Rice Lake Mine and the newly developed SG-1 mine located 3 kilometers east of the Rice Lake Mine. Plans of a third mine are in development on the newly discovered Cartwright deposit 2 kilometers to the west of the Rice Lake…

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MondayFeb 04, 2008 4:15 pm

Fund.com, Inc. (ESVH.OB) Names New Chief Executive Officer

Fund.com, Inc. (OTC BB: ESVH) named Raymond B. Lang as their new Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. He will also serve on the board of directors for Fund.com and be responsible for recruiting additional New York-based senior management. Mr. Lang is replacing Daniel Klaus who is the founder, director and acting CEO since November 2007. Previously, Lang was the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Compliance Officer of Clear Asset Management Inc. In this capacity, Lang was responsible for a 300% growth and over a 1,600% asset increase. Also on Lang’s resume is the role of Managing Director of the BNY…

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MondayFeb 04, 2008 4:10 pm

Corinthian Colleges, Inc. (COCO) Announces Second Quarter Fiscal 2008; Appoints New Board of Directors Member

Corinthian Colleges, Inc. (COCO) is one of the largest post-secondary education companies in North America. The company’s mission is to prepare students for careers in demand or for advancement in their chosen field. Corinthian offers diploma programs and associate’s, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees in a variety of occupational areas such as healthcare, business, criminal justice, transportation technology, maintenance, construction trades and information technology. Comparing the second quarter of fiscal 2008 with the same quarter of the prior year, net revenue was $272.6M versus $235.1M, an increase of 15.9%. Operating income was $14.7 million, compared with $4.5 million. Second quarter of…

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MondayFeb 04, 2008 4:07 pm

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (ODFL) Announces Financial Results for Fourth Quarter

Old Dominion Freight Line (ODFL), headquartered in Thomasville, North Carolina, is a multi-regional and inter-regional carrier. Domestically, Old Dominion provides inter-regional and regional less-than-truckload shipping of general commodities, consumer goods and capital goods to a diversified customer base. The company provides direct service to 47 states and the District of Columbia in the Southeast, Central States, Gulf States, Northeast, Midwest and Western regions of the country. Through its Global Division, Old Dominion offers LCL, FCL and Assembly and Distributions services to and from all of North America, Central America, South America and the Far East. The company recently announced its…

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