ThursdayMay 31, 2007 4:04 pm

RAE Systems Inc (AMEX:RAE) Products Enhance Industrial Worker Safety

RAE Systems Inc. (AMEX: RAE) today announced it will exhibit its leading gas detection and industrial hygiene monitoring solutions at the American Industrial Hygienists Conference and Exposition (AIHce) Monday. In addition, RAE will introduce two next-generation, photoionization (PID) based instruments to attendees.Founded in 1991, RAE focuses on global expansion through multiple markets, increasing infrastructure in China and pursuing acquisitions and strategic relationships. RAE is a global provider of sensor networks that can be quickly deployed for homeland security and industrial use. The sensors alert customers to safety and security threats in real time. RAE products are used in over 65…

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ThursdayMay 31, 2007 4:04 pm

AIMS (AWMM.OB) Goes on Acquisition Spree

Up-and-coming marketing firm AIMS Worldwide (OTCBB: AMWW) has been on an acquisition spree lately, gobbling up other companies in an effort to expand its operations beyond its original borders.In a recent interview with Market News First, AIMS President and CEO Gerald Garcia Jr. revealed the company's latest acquisitions and the strategy behind them. "We have been in an acquisition mode and client development mode," Garcia said. "We have added a couple of significant emerging clients to our book of business." Included among the company's acquisitions are southwestern U.S.-based restaurant Times Grill, a chain famous for its grilled burgers; BestLine International…

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ThursdayMay 31, 2007 4:04 pm

Quantum (QTWW) Stocks Rise after News of Contract

Stocks for Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide Inc. (Nasdaq: QTWW) jumped 22 percent today after the company announced it had been awarded a contract by Force Protection Inc. (Nasdaq: FRPT), manufacturer and developer of Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles for the military.According to the press release, Quantum will provide Force Protection with engineering design and production support on the latter's vehicles, including prototype vehicle builds and manufacturing process development. As a fully integrated alternative energy company and a leader in power-train engineering, system integration, and fuel system manufacturing, Quantum is well-suited for dealing with the project. "We are pleased to…

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ThursdayMay 31, 2007 4:04 pm

Global Beverage (GBVS.OB) Reaches Distribution Agreement for Rudy

It's doubtful that as the Notre Dame football team of 1975 hoisted Daniel "Rudy" Reuttiger on their shoulders, the oil refinery worker turned Fighting Irish icon imagined that he would one day motivate people of all ages around the world. It's even more doubtful he envisioned he would be the spokesperson for a line of beverages to address rising obesity and diabetes issues.But that's just what he did. The Rudy Line of Beverages consists of five sports drinks low in sugar and elevated nutritional value compared to other sports drinks on the market. Rudy Partners Ltd. today announced it signed…

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ThursdayMay 31, 2007 4:04 pm

Sungold Racing (SGIHF.OB) into 2007 with New License & Consultant

Sungold International Holdings Corp. (OTCBB: SGIHF) announced earlier this quarter that it acquired an exclusive license on intellectual property currently under patent application for the first ever lottery to be determined by the results of actual live racing events, for example horse racing or car racing.To be launched as Horsepower World Pool Lottery, the license grants Sungold the rights to a suite of lottery games that will include live horse racing at participating racetracks. In general the patents cover live and virtual horse, dog and auto races across North America. Sungold also announced the appointment of experienced Thoroughbred breeder and…

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ThursdayMay 31, 2007 4:04 pm

BioSante (BPA.OB) – THE BIG REVEAL

Leading small-cap pharmaceutical company BioSante Pharmaceuticals (OTCBB: BPA) recently told Market News First about three new developments the company is looking at, and how they could affect the company's future.BioSante's CEO Stephen Simes discussed the news in a phone interview, particularly on the introduction of two new products in the BioSante product line: Eslestrin, a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) - approved estrodiol hormonal gel that Simes expects to be a competitive product in the $1.3 million marketplace; and LibiGel, a female sexual dysfunction gel. Simes said that the LibiGel product is extremely important at this point because it's…

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ThursdayMay 31, 2007 4:04 pm

Early Gainers with Big News

Every public company loves when they put out good news and see the reflection in its stock price. The following four companies released positive news either this morning or late yesterday afternoon, and have seen their stock prices soar so far today.Shares of Hidalgo Mining International (Pink Sheets: HMIT) were up 60 percent, or 12 cents, this morning to 32 cents. The company announced yesterday afternoon is had received a formal offer from international mining company Consolidated Mining and Mineral (CMM) to purchase all the outstanding and issued stock of Hidalgo Mining for an aggregate price of $2.15 per share.…

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ThursdayMay 31, 2007 2:40 pm

Building Better Boards

It's common knowledge that the board of directors is the backbone and foundation of just about every business. An effective board of directors is an absolute necessity for larger corporations: they help keep management focused and insure that shareholders are protected. But many small companies should also look to create a board of directors, even if they don't think they need one. The building of an effective board requires management to think strategically and long term if it wants to eventually build a board of directors that is committed, effective and passionate about its mission. The first step in the…

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ThursdayMay 31, 2007 1:18 pm

Morning News Thursday May 31st 2007

General News: -          US Senators Durbin and Grassley are looking into possible abuse of the temporary workers program by Infosys and Wipro, which could lead to trade tensions. -          India may open up its liquor market for distribution. -          Financial Times ran a story reporting that the US Senate will introduce a bill that would allow the Treasury to intervene in the Forex markets to correct any misalignments. -          Wall Street Journal says that the demand for summer hiring is strong. -          Mutual Fund inflow numbers:  International funds received $16.6 billion of the $18.3 billion invested in mutual funds.  There…

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ThursdayMay 31, 2007 1:18 pm

Morning News Thursday May 31st 2007

General News: -          US Senators Durbin and Grassley are looking into possible abuse of the temporary workers program by Infosys and Wipro, which could lead to trade tensions. -          India may open up its liquor market for distribution. -          Financial Times ran a story reporting that the US Senate will introduce a bill that would allow the Treasury to intervene in the Forex markets to correct any misalignments. -          Wall Street Journal says that the demand for summer hiring is strong. -          Mutual Fund inflow numbers:  International funds received $16.6 billion of the $18.3 billion invested in mutual funds.  There…

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