WednesdayJan 13, 2010 7:52 am

Compass Diversified Holdings (CODI) Declares Dividend of $0.34 per Share

Compass Diversified Holdings declared a $0.34 per share dividend for the fourth quarter of 2009. The dividend is payable on January 28, 2010 to shareholders of record on January 22, 2010. Compass Diversified has paid out $1.36 per share over the last four quarters, giving the stock a yield of more than 10%. The company went public in May 2006, and has paid a dividend every quarter, even through the recession and financial crisis. The company’s total dividend payout is $4.6352 per share. Compass Diversified Holdings purchases and manages small to midsized businesses in various industries, including technology, furniture, medical…

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WednesdayJan 13, 2010 7:48 am

The Hartcourt Companies Inc. (HRCT.OB) Recognizes Growing Value of Post-College Education, Offers Resources to Meet Rising Demand

The Hartcourt Companies Inc. is a U.S. corporation with subsidiaries in China and other jurisdictions. The company provides vocational education and technical training services in the People's Republic of China, and yesterday announced its continued optimism on China's vocational education market, citing a growing importance on education, as well as continued growth on post-college education. To capitalize on the rising numbers and value of continued education, Hartcourt offers its resources through three channels: a large educational online portal, educational software and media, and education and vocational training centres. Sustained development and an enhanced value on higher and continued (professional) education…

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TuesdayJan 12, 2010 5:01 pm

MedeFile International, Inc. (MDFI.OB) Up 1,680% to 52-Week High after QualityStocks Newsletter Coverage

Shares of MedeFile International Inc. hit a new 52-week high today. The stock closed trading at $0.0107 a share, up $0.003 a share, or 38.96% for the day. The surge in the company's stock is accompanied by an incredible surge in volume – over 53 million shares versus the average trading volume of about 436,000 shares. MedeFile International was mentioned in the QualityStocks Newsletter back on August 21, 2009. At the time, the stock was trading at $0.0006, just above the 52-week low of $0.0004. Since then shares have increased more than 1680% in value. MedeFile International is a leader…

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TuesdayJan 12, 2010 3:01 pm

ZAP (ZAAP.OB) Electric Vehicles Qualify for GSA Requisition

ZAP is one of the world's oldest electric vehicle providers, having delivered over 117,000 of a broad range of vehicles to more than 75 countries since 1994. The company supplies some of the only city-speed cars and trucks in production today and is leveraging its accrued technology know-how in developing a cost effective high-speed electric car called the ZAP Alias. Transportation pioneer ZAP announced today the inclusion of its vehicles on the General Services Administration (GSA) Schedule 78, number GS-03F-0051W, expanding its market opportunities in the government fleet market. The GSA schedule procurement system provides streamlined access to industry partners.…

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TuesdayJan 12, 2010 12:42 pm

ECOtality, Inc. (ETLE.OB) Branches Out into Australian Market by Establishing a New Subsidiary

ECOtality, Inc., based in Scottsdale, Arizona and known throughout the energy sector as a leading developer of clean electric transportation and storage technology, announced today the formation of a new, wholly-owned subsidiary, ECOtality Australia Pty Limited (EAPL). To be headquartered in Brisbane, Queensland, EAPL will focus on the marketing and distribution of charging equipment for batteries used in a variety of applications, including industrial equipment, on-road electric vehicles (EV), and electric airport ground support equipment (GSE). ECOtality CEO Jonathan Read noted that EAPL would be “well positioned” to exploit Australia’s “emerging market for plug-in electric vehicles” by harnessing ETLE’s “industry-leading…

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TuesdayJan 12, 2010 10:28 am

New Year: Check and (Re)balance

These days, people are a bit cynical about making new year’s resolutions. And who could blame them? Although most adults (68%) admit to having made resolutions, only 17% usually keep them. Even if you have gotten a bit jaded about making new year’s resolutions, don’t let it stop you from doing what you need to achieve your financial goals. In one recent survey, respondents cited financial obstacles as the number-one limitation standing between them and their dreams. Maybe the poor success rate enjoyed by resolution makers has something to do with the fact that the most popular resolutions — losing…

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TuesdayJan 12, 2010 10:12 am

Ecosphere Technologies, Inc. (ESPH.OB) Issues Shareholder Letter; Reports Record Operating Revenue for Q4 2009

Ecosphere Technologies, Inc., a diversified water engineering and environmental services company, earlier today released a shareholder update and announced record fourth quarter revenue. The letter in its entirety is presented below. To our shareholders, I'd like to take this opportunity to thank all of our shareholders and the investment community for your support this past year. We are very pleased with the milestones that were achieved in 2009 and we strongly believe that 2010 will be a great year for the Company and our investors. We will continue to expand our "Total Frac Water Management" services in the natural gas…

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TuesdayJan 12, 2010 9:59 am

Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. (JKHY) Chosen by Peoples State Bank to Provide Enterprise-Wide Automation

Jack Henry & Associates, Inc., a leading provider of integrated technology solutions and data processing services for financial institutions, announced this morning that Wausau, Wisconsin-based Peoples State Bank has selected Jack Henry Banking's SilverLake core processing system to provide enterprise-wide automation. Peter Knitt, president and CEO of Peoples State Bank, stated, "We consider technology as one of the key components of our bank's ability to meet our business goals and provide an exceptional customer experience. After thoroughly evaluating our current in-house system, we began investigating the leading technology providers and platforms to enhance our capabilities. We narrowed our search to…

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TuesdayJan 12, 2010 9:00 am

Fidelis Energy Inc. (FDEI.PK) Signs $25 Million Agreement for Solar Energy Project

Fidelis Energy Inc. announced yesterday that it has entered into a $25 million agreement with Esar Solar Power Pvt. Ltd. to develop and construct the first of several solar energy projects located in the Thar Desert near Jaisalmer, India. With sun exposure for 330 days of the year, and up to 6.2KW/hour of solar energy per square meter every day, the region has the potential to become the world’s biggest solar powerhouse. Fidelis Energy will provide the technology, engineering and construction services needed to create the PV Project. ESP has signed a 10-year power purchase and sale agreement with the…

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TuesdayJan 12, 2010 8:57 am

McMoRan Exploration Co. (MMR) Reports Large Discovery in Shallow Gulf of Mexico

McMoRan Exploration Co. reported an oil and gas discovery on the Davy Jones prospect located in the shallow waters of the Gulf of Mexico on South Marsh Island Block 230. The company is one of the largest acreage holders in the Gulf of Mexico with one million gross acres under lease. The well was drilled to a total depth of approximately 28,200 feet and hit total net pay of 135 feet in four zones of the Wilcox formation. The formation is from the Eocene and Paleocene eras. James R. Moffett, the CEO of McMoRan Exploration Co., said, “Davy Jones log…

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