TuesdaySep 29, 2009 2:24 pm

Jiangbo Pharmaceuticals Inc. (JGBO.OB) Posts Strong Q4 and FY09 Results, High Expectancies for 2010

Jiangbo Pharmaceuticals Inc. today announced its fiscal and fourth-quarter results for the period ended June 30, 2009. The China-based pharmaceutical company posted solid results for both periods and gave a summary of achievements for the year, as well as its outlook for 2010. "We are delighted to report a strong finish to fiscal 2009, with revenues and operating income significantly exceeding our prior guidance for the year. We believe that the factors that contributed to this performance were strong sales from our new products and the successful restructuring of our sales and marketing network. With nearly $63 million in operating…

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TuesdaySep 29, 2009 12:54 pm

Keryx Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. (KERX) to Raise $20 Million

Keryx Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. is conducting a private placement of stock to qualified institutional investors. The company is issuing 8 million shares of common stock at a price of $2.50, and will realize $20 million in gross proceeds. Keryx Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. is also issuing warrants to these institutional investors as an incentive to participate in the equity offering. The company will issue warrants to purchase 2.8 million shares of stock. The warrants have an exercise price of $2.65 and expire in approximately one year. Keryx Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. is currently engaged or planning Phase III clinical trials for two drug candidates, and…

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TuesdaySep 29, 2009 12:47 pm

US, EU Demand for Oil Declines, Inventories Expected to Rise

With two sets of U.S. weekly oil statistics due out Tuesday and Wednesday expected to confirm fears of high inventories due to low demand, the price of oil dipped to the bottom of its 12-week range. A Reuter’s poll showing a 500,000 barrel inventory increase in the week to September 25 compounded middle distillate forecasts showing a 1.1 million barrel rise. CEO of Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabia’s state-run oil company, Khalid Al-Falih indicated Monday that demand from emerging markets and an uptick in China would not offset the loss in demand for oil for some time. Al-Falih also suggested that…

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TuesdaySep 29, 2009 12:41 pm

Spire Corp. (SPIR) Signs Contract with South Korean Uni-CHEM Co., Ltd.

Today, Spire Corporation announced that it has entered into two contracts to supply South Korea-based company Uni-CHEM Co., Ltd. with a 60 megawatt (MW) per year turnkey Cell Line and a 50MW per year turnkey Module Line. The contract also includes associated utilities and infrastructure support. The company projects that the Uni-CHEM integrated Cell and Module Lines will become operational in 2010. Uni-CHEM has agreed to form a US entity, which will purchase 51% of Spire Solar Systems, Spire Corporation’s system integration business. Definitive agreements have not yet to be finalized. Additionally, Uni-CHEM indicated its intent to lease space at…

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TuesdaySep 29, 2009 12:29 pm

A123 Systems, Inc. (AONE) is “One to Watch”

Headquartered in Watertown, Massachusetts, A123 Systems, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, and sells advanced, rechargeable lithium-ion batteries and battery systems. They do this for the transportation, electric grid services, and consumer markets. Founded in 2001, A123 Systems built their proprietary nanoscale electrode technology on initial developments from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. A123 Systems, Inc. believes that lithium-ion batteries will play an increasingly important role in facilitating a shift toward cleaner forms of energy. They have developed a broad family of high-power lithium-ion batteries and battery systems using their innovative approach to materials science and battery engineering. Their low impedance Nanophosphate…

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TuesdaySep 29, 2009 10:18 am

Understanding Sector Investing

QualityStocks follows many distinct market segments. Biotech to mining, the QualityStocks team works to address investment opportunity in its many forms. In this regard, the team understands diversification and that individual needs should be addressed by registered investment advisors. The question begins with need and the certain understanding that diversification is paramount. There are distinct market segments to invest in. The leading segments include: industrials, commodities, technology oriented, biotechnology, fixed income (bonds, treasury securities, municipals), REITS (real estate) and a host of other ideas that financial workers have invented. As one considers what questions to ask a registered investment advisor,…

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TuesdaySep 29, 2009 10:11 am

Axial Vector Energy Corp. (AXVC.PK) Management & Advisory Team

Axial Vector Energy Corp., a leader in energy conversion efficiency, is fortunate in that it is run by one of the most seasoned international management and advisory teams, with over a century of combined experience. This is critical in starting and growing a company, obtaining the required capital, locking in the rights to key products and technologies, and ensuring that your message gets out to the public on a worldwide basis. • Samuel Higgins, Axial Chairman, has been involved in raising and investing capital globally for over 30 years, with extensive experience in the energy industry, as well as in…

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TuesdaySep 29, 2009 9:17 am

Leading West Coast Supplier to Distribute BioLargo, Inc.’s (BLGO.OB) Odor-No-More(TM) Products

BioLargo, Inc., a company dedicated to harnessing and delivering Nature’s Best Solution(TM), today announced that O.H. Kruse of Goshen, California will begin distributing its Odor-No-More(TM) products, including its popular Animal Bedding Additive. "Sales of our Animal Bedding Additive product are brisk, and we are pleased to work with O.H. Kruse in their mission to help their customers succeed," stated Joe Provenzano, VP & Product Manager for BioLargo. "Customers find that just a handful saves them time and money, by reducing bedding consumption, labor, disposal and fly infestations, while eliminating odor and moisture from their animal enclosures." "We are excited about…

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TuesdaySep 29, 2009 9:14 am

Baywood International, Inc. (BAYW.OB) Subsidiary Increases Distribution Network to Arkansas

New Leaf Brands, a wholly owned subsidiary of Baywood International, Inc., announced that a new distributor, New Age Distributing in Little Rock, AR, has begun distributing its New Leaf Tea through a network of retailers including Doublebee's Exxon, Knight's Super Foods, LRAFB Shoppettes, USA Drug, as well as numerous other independent accounts. "We brought in New Leaf because of its superior packaging and taste. During the kick-off we have been impressed with how professional, informative and knowledgeable the New Leaf team has been. They provided product specialist support rarely seen from the larger beverage companies, helping our team drive to…

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TuesdaySep 29, 2009 8:51 am

China Armco Metals Inc. (CNAM.OB) Receives Speculative “BUY” Recommendation from Toro Research

China Armco Metals is a leading distributor of imported metal ore with a plan of action to launch a new state of the art scrap metal facility in their home country. With their unique business structure, China Armco has caught the attention of Toro Research which issued a speculative buy on the company. According to the Toro Research Report, the recommendation was based primarily on China Armco’s revenue performance for the first half of 2009 as it relates to current market trends in the commodity industry and the company’s expanding growth. Within the Toro Report, China Metals received a rating…

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