MondayDec 28, 2009 12:49 pm

Axion Power International Inc. (AXPW.OB) Awarded $248,650 to Deploy its PowerCube™ Battery Storage System for Smart Grid Technology

Axion Power International Inc. announced today an exciting opportunity to further capitalize on its proprietary lead-carbon PbC® battery technology by developing the Axion PowerCube™ under a $248,650 grant from the Pennsylvania Energy Development Authority. The PowerCube system is part of a 500-kilowatt installation to be deployed at Axion's New Castle manufacturing plant. Chief in its design is abundant use of AXPM’s PbC technology featuring tight integration with a Smart Grid electrical system, as well as a solar-powered or wind-powered electrical vehicle charging station. Governor Edward G. Rendell declared that the PowerCube represented exactly the kind of "innovative green energy project”…

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MondayDec 28, 2009 12:05 pm

China New Media Corp. (CMDI.OB) To Trade Under New Symbol

One company that has started to make a name for their corporation is China New Media Corporation. Founded in September 2000, the young company is headquartered in Dailian, China, the country’s largest outdoor media network, and is located directly in the commercial center of Northeastern China. China New Media Corporation is quickly becoming a recognized name with the young company owning the region's largest outdoor media network encompassing over 600 bus shelters furnished with billboards and displays; 130 taxi stops with displays; and 13 large-size billboards, including 3 large-size LED displays at major traffic conjunctions. Earlier this month, China New…

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MondayDec 28, 2009 11:59 am

North American Palladium Ltd. (PAL) Finds Palladium Project Producing to Expectation, Gold Project Moving Forward Nicely

Finding a company that is about to make the jump from being considered a "small-fry" level company to a mid-level company is the trick to making a nice profit. The opportunity in this regard is not often found or seen. If it can be found, however, profit may be had. Commodity investments in this area are more risky as price changes can move the equation overnight. In any event, there is some risk but also profit if the jump is made. North American Palladium Ltd., a base metals exploration and development company, works to find, develop and exploit bases metals…

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MondayDec 28, 2009 9:23 am

ADA-ES, Inc. (ADES) JV to Supply Up to 30 Million Pounds of Activated Carbon

ADA Carbon Solutions, LLC, a joint venture owned by ADA-ES, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADES), a leader in clean coal technology and the associated specialty chemicals, and Energy Capital Partners, recently announced that the company has secured two new contracts to provide activated carbon to control mercury emissions. Under the terms of the contracts, ACS will supply these power plant customers with approximately 25 to 30 million pounds of activated carbon. In addition to the new contracts, ACS is currently building the largest activated carbon production line in North America in Coushatta, Louisiana. Designed to produce 150 million pounds of activated carbon…

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MondayDec 28, 2009 9:21 am

Consumer Spending Reflects Holiday Cheer, but no Increase in New Home Sale

While consumer shopping contributed to a second straight monthly increase in November, the purchases don’t reflect new home shopping. While holiday shopping fueled the two-month increase in consumer spending, it’s not enough to power or even signal strong economic recovery. Despite the bleak job market, those who are fortunate enough to do so are paying down debts on concerns of the future and whether or not their employment blessings will last through the next year. On the other hand, that same job insecurity is keeping people from signing mortgage papers. November marked an 11 percent decrease in new home sales…

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MondayDec 28, 2009 9:12 am

eDoorways Corp. (EDWY.PK) Successfully Releases First Doorway

eDoorways Corporation, a web-based consumer problem-solving gateway, lifestyle information source, and online business-to-consumer marketplace, successfully released the long awaited beta version of its first doorway, "SOLVE" v1.0, over the Christmas week-end. Initially covering businesses in Austin, Texas, but allowing international access, this doorway connects the consumer with providers of those goods and services that are being pursued, connecting real people with real solutions in "real-time." In a statement given on Christmas Morning, Gary Kimmons, Chairman & CEO of eDoorways, said, "We are extremely thrilled about our being able to give to our shareholders what we consider the best gift we…

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ThursdayDec 24, 2009 5:46 pm

Market Schedule for the Holidays

In observance of the Christmas and New Year’s holidays, the U.S. exchanges will observe the following schedule: Thursday, December 24, 2009 – All equity and option markets will close at 1 p.m. (ET) – The fixed income market will close at 2 p.m. (ET) – The markets for preferred stocks and equity UIT’s will close at 12:45 p.m. (ET) – After-hours trading will operate from 1:15 p.m. to 3 p.m. (ET) – Auction-Rate Preferred’s close at 9:15 a.m. Friday, December 25, 2009 - All U.S. exchanges will be closed. Monday, December 28, 2009 - Normal trading session hours for all…

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WednesdayDec 23, 2009 2:44 pm

Blackboard, Inc. (BBBB) Selected to Support Next-Generation of Online Learning by Westwood College

Blackboard Inc. is a global leader in technology and innovative solutions that improve the experience of millions of students around the world every day. The company's solutions allow thousands of higher education, K-12, corporate and government organizations to extend teaching and learning online. The company announced yesterday a multi-year agreement with Westwood College to make Blackboard's innovative learning platform the standard for enhancing the student experience at Westwood's nationally recognized online school. As part of a strategic partnership, Blackboard's professional education group and Westwood – which also operates 17 physical campuses nationwide – will provide a next generation online experience…

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WednesdayDec 23, 2009 2:00 pm

Magnum D’Or Resources, Inc. (MDOR.OB) Acquires Additional Tire Disposal Client in Colorado

Magnum D'Or Resources, Inc. announced a new off-the-road (OTR) tire collection and disposal client today. Located in Northern California, MDOR's new client is the largest new and refurbished tire dealer in the entire region. Having already received over 70k pounds (35 tons) of OTR tires, and with a potential to exceed 50 tons per month in the future, MDOR is well positioned to exploit its innovative reprocessing technologies. Magnum, through its partner SRI, controls a host of proprietary green technologies for rubber reprocessing, making MDOR poised to explode globally as one of the only major contenders in this emerging sector.…

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WednesdayDec 23, 2009 12:46 pm

Atlas Pipeline Holdings Ltd. (AHD) Gets Upgraded as Natural Gas Begins to Move in Volume and Price

Often investors look at the end product or how that product is manufactured as a way to profit. How that product actually gets to where it is sold is often passed by. Some sectors use trucks to move their products and find increased costs. Others use slightly more efficient methods such as rail transport. A method not often thought about is pipeline and oil/natural gas. Companies do actually specialize in moving natural gas and oil, processing it and getting it to market. One needs to investigate where the product is coming from and going to, but reliable profit can be…

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