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MondayDec 21, 2009 1:44 pm

Treasury Yield Curve Steepens to Record Level

The Treasury yield curve widened to a record today as investors bet an accelerating recovery in the US economy will fuel inflation and hurt demand for unprecedented sales of government debt. The yield curve is often viewed as a barometer of the health of the US economy. The difference between the yields of the 2-year Treasury note and the 10-year Treasury note yields widened to 281.4 basis points (a basis point is 0.01 percentage point) from 145 basis points at the beginning of the year. The yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note itself climbed 10 basis points with the…

MondayDec 21, 2009 1:43 pm

Treaty Energy Closes on Oil and Gas Lease

Treaty Energy Corporation (OTCBB: TECO) is a growth-oriented company in the oil and gas business. The company acquires and develops oil and gas leases which have “proven but undeveloped reserves”. These properties, which are not strategic to larger companies, allow Treaty Energy to develop and produce oil and natural gas with decreased risk, cost and time involved in comparison to traditional exploration companies. The company announced today that it has successfully closed on the acquisition of a 70% working interest on a lease in Morgan County, Tennessee. This acquisition was completed with Green Light Energy LLC, with which Treaty Energy…

MondayDec 21, 2009 1:34 pm

Endeavour Silver Corp. (EXK) Takes Advantage of Efficiencies to Move Silver and Gold Product while the Price is Right

In these times of an uncertain US dollar value, many investors have been investigating base metals, either as a stock or a hard asset. This investigation, however, needs to understand that base metals are a commodity and, although tied to the US dollar as an investment option, are not exclusively tied to it. From a general standpoint, these base metal plays are as closely tied to supply and demand as the value of the US dollar. More product means lower price. If one is to consider a mining, or any commodity stock, how quickly and how much that company can…

MondayDec 21, 2009 11:01 am

Left Behind Games, Inc. (LFBG.OB) Signs Major Marketing Agreement

Left Behind Games, Inc. is a California company which has started to catch the eye of investors. Also known as Inspired Media Entertainment, Left Behind Games has evolved into one of the world’s leading independent developers and publishers of quality interactive entertainment products geared towards Christian-based audiences that also have a mainstream appeal. Today, Left Behind Games took a major step towards enhancing their future with the announcement that it has signed an exclusive sales representation agreement with Strategic Marketing Partner Inc. (SMP), which is the largest independent video games and PC software sales force in the United States and…

MondayDec 21, 2009 9:43 am

Optimized Transportation Management (OPTZ.OB) Announces Plans for New Warehouse Operation in Florida

Optimized Transportation Management, Inc., a company focused on managing and supporting domestic and global warehouse operations and global supply chain strategies, recently announced that the company has begun the process of establishing its first warehousing operation in Florida. This new warehousing operation will add to the company’s suite of services that provide world-class visibility, information and supply chain controls to organizations. The company’s business plan is to build a full-service supply chain logistics company. By developing a management system for midsized manufacturers and distributors, Optimized Transportation Management is able to provide transportation services that meet 100 percent of customers’ logistical…

MondayDec 21, 2009 9:19 am

Few States Add Jobs in Economy’s Slow Recovery

Amidst positive reports of earlier gains, it was reported that more states lost jobs than added in November, indicating that hiring is occurring only sporadically nationwide. Friday's Labor Department report underscored that employers have yet to ramp up hiring. The number of people out of work for six months or more increased last month to 5.9 million, according to a separate report released earlier this month. In some states, signs are emerging of people rejoining the work force to seek jobs as the economy slowly improves. Of the eight states where unemployment rose, five added jobs. All but one saw…

MondayDec 21, 2009 9:15 am

Xenos Group Inc. (XNS.TO) Reports Profit in Fiscal 2009

Xenos Group Inc. reported net income of $1.2 million, or $0.12 per share, in fiscal 2009 (ended 9/30/09). This was down slightly from the $1.5 million, or $0.15 per share, the company earned in fiscal 2008. (All figures in Canadian dollars) Xenos Group Inc. did see positive improvement in two important financial categories: revenues and earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA). Revenues increased to $17.25 million in fiscal 2009 from $15.9 million in fiscal 2008. EBITDA jumped to $2.45 million from $2.1 million, over the same time frame. Xenos Group Inc. also saw its balance sheet improve during…

FridayDec 18, 2009 12:28 pm

Myriad Pharmaceuticals Inc. (MYRX) Announces Acquisition of Javelin Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Myriad Pharmaceuticals Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on the development of drugs for cancer, HIV and other medical conditions. The company today announced an acquisition agreement with Javelin Pharmaceuticals (AMEX: JAV), a company engaged in innovative technologies to develop new drugs for the pain management market. Javelin has one marketed drug in the U.K., Dyloject, an injectable treatment for postoperative pain, as well as two drug candidates in U.S. advanced clinical development. On December 2, 2009, Javelin submitted a New Drug Application with the FDA for Dyloject. Myriad’s acquisition of Javelin complements Myriad’s portfolio of product candidates, and is…

FridayDec 18, 2009 11:59 am

Pacific Biometrics Inc. (PBME.OB) Changes Name to Pacific Biomarkers, Inc. at Annual Shareholder Meeting

Pacific Biometrics, Inc., a leader in highly specialized lab processes and research services since 1989 supporting clinical trial research by pharmaceutical and diagnostics manufacturers, announced stockholder approval of all three measures put forth at the company's Annual Meeting today, Friday, December 18. A majority vote was achieved December 14 approving a name change for the company to Pacific Biomarkers, Inc., in order to reflect emphasis on this aspect of the business which has come to dominate the company’s activity. As CEO of PBME Ron Helm said, the new name “more accurately reflects both our current and historical strengths”. Helm continued…

FridayDec 18, 2009 11:56 am

Initial Public Offerings (IPO) Market for Life Sciences May be Beginning to Take Hold Once Again

Watching the markets and recent economic trends, one might readily understand why the market for initial public offerings (IPO) has been less active. These first time offerings of stock, for up and coming companies, all but dried up as the world economic climate shifted and found access to capital difficult. Two years later, this particular situation may be beginning to shift as well. Capital appears to be slowly finding its way back into the market. Venture capital (although slowly) seems to also be finding opportunity as companies on the verge of success are thinking now may be the time to…

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