MondayOct 10, 2011 10:44 am

Wave Systems Corp. (WAVX) Announces Global Expansion with Addition of IT Security Veteran Joseph Souren

Located in London, Wave has quickly earned a stellar reputation on Wall Street for reducing complexity, cost and uncertainty of data protection. Today, Wave announced the company plans to expand into Europe, the Middle East and Africa to capitalize on the growing demand for trusted computing security solutions that help organizations thwart the rise in cyber threat and comply with EU data protection regulations. To lead this new wave of expansion, Wave has named security veteran Joseph Souren, MBS, Vice President and General Manager, EMEA to execute a sales strategy and build out the company’s channel program. Souren has led…

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MondayOct 10, 2011 9:35 am

Jones Soda Co. (JSDA) Launches Convenience-Friendly 16 Ounce Cans

On Friday, Jones Soda Co. announced the launch of a new 16 ounce can size category for their soda line. The size is intended to be sold at convenience stores, where Jones' market research has concluded that customers are typically looking for beverages larger than the 12 ounce can size. Located in Seattle, Washington, Jones Soda markets and distributes the Jones family of beverages, which include Jones Soda, Jones Pure Cane Soda, and WhoopAss Energy Drink. The sodas, which are primarily sold in North American markets, feature a wide variety of flavors, as well as novelty holiday flavors such as…

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FridayOct 07, 2011 2:01 pm

Shengtai Pharmaceutical (SGTI) Posts FY 2011 Financial Results

Shengtai Pharmaceutical Inc., a manufacturer and distributor in China of glucose and starch as pharmaceutical raw materials and other starch and glucose products, today reported its financial results for the 12 months ended June 30, 2011. Sales revenue for fiscal 2011 was $171.7 million, a 48 percent increase compared to full-year 2010. The company attributes the increase to ramped-up sales volume and average selling prices. Export sales increased 60 percent as a result of an uptick in the global economy combined with the company’s reorganization of its exporting department and high product demand. Costs of sales for the year ended…

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FridayOct 07, 2011 1:15 pm

Flexpoint Sensor Systems, Inc. (FLXT) Signs Joint Venture and Marketing Agreement

Earlier this afternoon, Flexpoint Sensor Systems, Inc. announced that it has executed a joint venture and marketing agreement with Victor S.r.l. of Italy for the development and marketing of specialty products utilizing its Bend Sensor® technology for the auto, marine and truck industry in Europe. The Bend Sensor product consists of a coated substrate, such as plastic, that changes in electrical conductivity as it is bent. Electronic systems connect to the sensor and measure with fine detail the amount of bending or movement that occurs. The single layer design of the Bend Sensor eliminates many of the problems associated with…

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FridayOct 07, 2011 1:04 pm

Cross Border Resources, Inc. (XBOR) Announces Substantial Gain in Proved PV-10 Value, up 60% to $28.1M

Cross Border Resources, the Permian Basin-focused oil and gas explorer with some 800k gross (300k net) mineral/lease acres in New Mexico/West Texas across various emerging plays (31k net acres in the Permian), has released new reserve estimates showing a solid jump to some 1.75 million BOE (78% crude, 22% gas), bringing the PV-10 Value of its proved category of reserves to $28.1M. The new PV-10 (present value of estimated future reserve revenue, net estimated direct expense, at an annual discount rate of 10%), drawn from adjusted oil and gas prices (an increase for oil of $21.15/bbl and an increase for…

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FridayOct 07, 2011 10:59 am

Cerner Corp. (CERN) Acquires Clairvia

Today, Cerner Corp. announced it has reached an agreement to acquire Clairvia, a health care workforce management solutions provider. Clairvia’s software applications and predictive models enable health care organizations to align staff and resources with patient needs in real-time, allowing caregivers to focus solely on patient care. The solutions advance patient care quality, safety and throughput, staff productivity and satisfaction, reimbursements and cost control. The acquisition is anticipated to close in October 2011 and is not expected to have a material impact on Cerner’s 2011 financial results. Clairvia’s President and CEO, Beth Pickard, will join Cerner effective upon closure of…

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FridayOct 07, 2011 10:47 am

Microvision Inc. (MVIS) Video Chart for Friday, October 7, 2011

MVIS has closed green two out of the last three days this week and looks to be trying to find a bottom. Technical traders will be watching for support at $0.60 to hold as the upside doesn't show resistance until 82 cents. To view the video chart, visit the following link: http://www.qualitystocks.net/videocharts

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ThursdayOct 06, 2011 2:56 pm

The Ensign Group, Inc. (ENSG) Adds The Springs Skilled Nursing Facility to Growing Portfolio of Healthcare Operations

The Ensign Group, Inc., the parent company of the Ensign™ group of skilled nursing, rehabilitative care services, hospice care and assisted living companies, announced today that it has added The Springs to its growing portfolio of healthcare facilities. The Springs is a 59-bed Medicare only skilled nursing facility located in a prestigious section of San Diego County. As of October 1st when the asset acquisition became effective, the well-performing nursing facility had an occupancy rate of about 72 percent. The purchase was done with cash by an Ensign holding subsidiary. The Springs at Pacific Regent La Jolla is one piece…

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ThursdayOct 06, 2011 2:48 pm

NetSol Technologies, Inc. (NTWK) Announces Joint Acquisition of Virtual Lease Services

Global enterprise software and support provider NetSol Technologies announced an agreement today to jointly acquire Virtual Lease Services (VLS), a London-based company that supports the finance and leasing industry in the United Kingdom. The acquisition is being shared with Investec Asset Finance Plc, which provides asset and loan finance services to corporate and professional firms in the UK, and will be owned 51% by NetSol and 49% by Investec Asset Finance. VLS services 30 financing and leasing customers in the UK, with portfolio management, distressed portfolio analysis and recovery, standby servicing requirements, and related services. The company already uses NetSol’s…

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ThursdayOct 06, 2011 12:03 pm

Beacon Equity Research: AlumiFuel Power (AFPW) Shares Rocket Higher on U.S. Air Force Contract

Shares of AlumiFuel Power Corp. are soaring in today’s trading after the company’s wholly owned operating subsidiary, AlumiFuel Power Inc. announced the receipt of a U.S. Air Force contract for PBIS-2000 Portable Balloon Inflation System. At last check, AlumiFuel Power shares were trading 100% higher at $0.003, with volume up from daily average of 2.70 million to 50.9 million. AlumiFuel Power said that it believes the initial purchase will lead to additional units for operations throughout the world. Additionally, the company has also been approached by other military and meteorological users from the U.S., NATO and around the world. The…

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