WednesdayApr 11, 2012 8:13 am

Geopulse Exploration, Inc. (GPLS) Finalizes Fourth Phase Expansion Program for Utah Project

Geopulse Exploration announced that it has finalized the fourth phase expansion program of its Utah Mineral Acquisition Strategy. As the company's fourth Utah property asset acquisition, the project includes three potential gold/copper purchases and one potash lease. In anticipation of this announcement, Geopulse gained full property and mining rights to the property from the Utah Trust Lands Mining Division. Geopulse believes this location has excellent gold and copper exploration potential based on the massive finds only a few miles away, such as the Lisbon Valley Copper Mine. At full production, this mine was producing nearly $255,000,000 of copper ore annually…

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TuesdayApr 10, 2012 1:45 pm

Viking Systems, Inc. (VKNG) Reports 60% Increase in Q2 Sales to $3.5M

Viking Systems, a leading worldwide developer, manufacturer, and marketer of 3D and 2D visualization solutions applicable to complex minimally invasive surgery, today announced that it expects to report first-quarter sales of $3.5 million, an increase of 60 percent over last quarter figures. The anticipated sales figure is expected to include revenue from 21 of the company’s 3DHD Vision Systems, 20 of which were shipped in the first quarter. In addition, Viking Systems expects revenue from one additional 3DHD unit shipped in the fourth quarter of 2011, for which revenue was deferred until complete integration into the customer's system was achieved.…

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TuesdayApr 10, 2012 1:18 pm

Autobytel, Inc. (ABTL) Achieves 1 Million Hits on Company YouTube Channel

Autobytel, a company focused on using the Web to connect automotive dealers and car-buyers, today announced it has reached viewership of more than 1 million views on its YouTube channel, which the company launched in mid-December 2011. In the last three months alone, Autobytel said its YouTube channel has garnered more than 1.17 million video views, 1,579 subscribers, and 2,279 “likes.” Autobytel president and CEO Jeffrey H. Coats says achieving this milestone is reflective of growing demand for the company’s strategy of offering consumers new car reviews, vehicle sneak peeks, and industry insights. “As Your Lifetime Automotive Advisor, Autobytel’s goal…

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TuesdayApr 10, 2012 1:16 pm

American Energy Development Corp. (AEDC) Confirms Arrival Date for Drilling Rig

American Energy Development is an independent energy company working on the development of acreage in established oil and gas basins. The company is currently focused on the development of the Niagaran oil reefs in Michigan and the under-explored onshore basins in the United Kingdom. The company reported today the notification of the arrival date of the drilling rig and proposed spud date for the Creamer 1-1, on the 1,343 acre Dansville Prospect in southern Michigan. The rig is to arrive during the week starting April 16th and will target the Niagaran oil reef structure. Dirtwork on the site location in…

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TuesdayApr 10, 2012 8:55 am

Scio Diamond Technology Corp. (SCIO) Diamond Growing Reactors Arrive on Schedule in South Carolina with Lab Construction in Progress

Scio Diamond Technology announced yesterday that each of the company’s 10 diamond growing reactors, along with associated production support equipment, have arrived on schedule at the company headquarters in Greenville, South Carolina. The installation of these machines is a significant step forward in the company’s plan to initiate diamond production during its fiscal first quarter ending June 30 and ramp up to full production during the subsequent quarter ending September 30. Prior to the arrival of the growing reactors, Scio’s laboratory facilities in South Carolina were being fitted with the necessary infrastructure to accommodate the reactors. Electrical backup and generation…

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TuesdayApr 10, 2012 8:52 am

UFood Restaurant Group, Inc. (UFFC) Opens First UFood Grill Unit in Salt Lake City International Airport; Second Slated to Open Mid-April

UFood Restaurant Group, Inc., a franchisor and operator of fast-casual food service restaurants, today announced that the first of two UFood Grill units has opened at Salt Lake International Airport in Salt Lake City, Utah. These two new UFood Grill locations, the first of which opened on April 6 and the second of which is slated to open in late April, are part of the Salt Lake International Airport’s revitalized concessions program. As travelers increasingly seek quick, healthy meal options, airports offer a strong growth opportunity for UFood Grill. Other airports locations currently operated by the company include units in…

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TuesdayApr 10, 2012 8:35 am

Beacon Enterprise Solutions Group, Inc. (BEAC) Appoints Executive Vice President to Drive Growth

Beacon Enterprise Solutions Group, an emerging global leader in the design, implementation, and management of high performance Information Technology Systems ("ITS") infrastructure solutions, announced this morning that it has appointed Michael L. Martin, age 39, to the position of Executive Vice President, Global Services. Michael Martin adds more than 16 years of leadership experience to Beacon. In addition to guiding teams across a broad range of positions as an officer in the U.S. Coast Guard, as well as with Fortune 500 and small-cap to mid-cap companies, Mr. Martin has developed an impressive set of technical skills and brings a strong…

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MondayApr 09, 2012 12:31 pm

Integrated Security Systems, Inc. (IZZI) Completes iSatori Technologies Merger

Integrated Security Systems, the Dallas-based total security solutions system provider and developer of advanced, scientifically engineered nutritional supplements targeting the weight loss/sports nutrition markets, and iSatori Technologies, Inc. reported completion of a merger. IZZI will change name to iSatori and move to iSatori’s Denver HQ. CEO of IZZI, Russell Cleveland, conveyed the anticipation of IZZI stockholders at the consummation of this merger, which will fuse together the vast managerial/marketing experience, including iSatori’s brilliant approach to seizing territory in the $120B and growing nutritional supplements sector, with unique marketing vectors. Mr. Cleveland explained that the growth for IZZI shareholders implicit in…

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MondayApr 09, 2012 12:23 pm

Phototron Holdings, Inc. (PHOT) Acquires SG Technologies, Announces Fiscal 2011 Financial Results

Phototron Holdings, designer and manufacturer of edge indoor mini-greenhouses, today announced the completion of acquisition of SG Technologies Corp., a leading manufacturer of high-powered light emitting diode (LED) products for indoor horticulture. Phototron also announced its fiscal year-end financial results for the 12 months ended December 31, 2011. Per the acquisition, a newly formed subsidiary of Phototron was merged with and into SG Technologies, which became Phototron’s wholly owned subsidiary. All SG Technologies shares were exchanged for 157 million shares of Phototron’s common stock and 3 million shares of Series A preferred stock. Additionally, Phototron issued $500,000 of its 6…

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MondayApr 09, 2012 10:39 am

TurkPower Corp. (TRKP) Spammed Aggressively

We have observed an influx of emails spamming TurkPower from various free email accounts over the weekend. Investors should be wary of these emails, as they are completely anonymous and violate the CAN-SPAM Act established by the FTC. As of this time, the company has not provided a public comment on the issue. Stocks to avoid, due diligence, monitoring investments, key terms in investing and other related topics are covered by us in our Market Basics section. Here we give answers to basic questions regarding stock investments for both new and experienced investors. To view our Market Basics page, visit…

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