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MondayDec 22, 2008 8:53 am

Exousia Advanced Materials Inc. (EXOU.OB) Specialty Coatings Sales are Gaining Traction

In many respects, growth can be good and bad. The good comes when a company becomes known and makes sales targets, the bad comes if the company grows too quickly and its internal structure fails to keep pace. Being able to develop a solid internal structure, as a newer company grows, is a key element that any investor needs to look for in his due diligence. Determining internal structure strength can be difficult, but if it can and the company’s products are selling, a profit may be at hand. Exousia Advanced Materials Inc., a development stage manufacturer and marketer of…

MondayDec 22, 2008 8:33 am

Positive Developments for the Renewable Energy Industry

This year has been a big win for those who have been rooting for a larger renewable energy industry and reduced dependence on carbon based fuels. There have been several initiatives, legislation, and events that are expected to invigorate the growth of solar, wind, and other alternative energy markets. -- In October, the 30-percent Federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC) was extended for 8 years. Notably, this extension removed the low monetary caps for residential installations. Additionally, for the first time, publicly regulated utilities can now monetize the ITC, making direct investment into solar project assets less costly. -- In November,…

MondayDec 22, 2008 8:05 am

ReGen Biologics, Inc. (RGBO.OB) Receives FDA 510(K) Clearance for Collagen Scaffold Device

Today an hour before the opening bell, ReGen Biologics announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given the company clearance to market its collagen scaffold device, the Menaflex™ collagen meniscus implant. This device was designed to be used in surgical procedures for the reinforcement and repair of soft tissue injuries of the medial meniscus (a band that spans the knee joint). Gerald E. Bisbee, Jr., Ph.D., Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of ReGen Biologics, stated, “We are extremely pleased that the FDA has considered the recommendations of the Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Devices Advisory Panel in support of…

MondayDec 22, 2008 7:09 am

Axial Vector Engine Corp. (AXVC.PK) Sees Global Success for Improving Electrical Power Demands

Today, the very large and rapidly growing number of electric motors, many that are highly inefficient, consume nearly 50% of the world’s electricity. In the USA alone, the Department of Energy (DoE) reports that electric motors consume almost 60% of all generated electrical power. A rather surprising statistic shows refrigeration for homes and offices consumes nearly 10% of the world's energy. Electric motors powering the HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) systems in commercial buildings account for approximately 50% of the building's total electric costs. Axial Vector Engine Corp (AXVC.PK) is a publicly traded global solutions company that owns, develops,…

FridayDec 19, 2008 11:01 am

Demand Concerns Cause Oil to Drop Below $34

U.S. light crude for January delivery fell $2.64 to $33.58 a barrel by 6:50 a.m. EST. The new four year low was made on the heels of a record production cut by the OPEC on Wednesday, but even that was not enough to alleviate fears that the weakening global economy will keep crude and crude-related products under pressure for months to come. Technical traders who use long-term price movements to forecast where crude futures will settle believe the next support for oil is around $35 a barrel. Dean Hazelcorn, a trader with Coquest Inc. in Dallas, said refiners' profit margins…

FridayDec 19, 2008 10:43 am

PhotoChannel Networks, Inc. (PNWIF.OB) Provides Investor Community with Update

PhotoChannel Networks, Inc. today told investors that it will be releasing its audited financial statements for its fourth quarter and year ending September 30, 2008 on Tuesday, January 13, 2009. The company will also provide an update regarding the sales made during the holiday season as well as hold a conference call at 4:30 pm EST on January 13, 2009. Investors can participate in the conference call by calling 888-300-0053 or 647-427-3420 and quote ID # 79055296. Kyle Hall, CEO of PhotoChannel, stated, "The company has seen the strong growth of Q4 continue through October, November and now into December.…

FridayDec 19, 2008 10:36 am

Skinny Nutritional Corp. (SKNY.OB) to Develop Another Line of Zero-Calorie, Naturally Sweetened Beverages

Skinny Nutritional Corp. today announced its plans to launch an additional line of beverages early next year. The new drinks will be sweetened with a Stevia-derived sweetener. Stevia is a South American herb known for its ability to sweeten food products without adversely affecting blood glucose levels or adding calories. Ron Wilson, President and CEO of Skinny Nutritional, commented, "We have been working on launching new Skinny beverages that contain an all natural sweetener with ZERO calories. Many consumers are looking for a great tasting, ZERO-calorie beverage that is 100% natural. We also believe that we can gain entry into…

FridayDec 19, 2008 8:55 am

MAP Pharmaceuticals Inc. (MAPP) Announces Deal with AstraZeneca, $800 Million + Potential

Looking at the wide variety of companies working to make a go of their business makes one wonder when and if any of them will actually make the leap from development to profitable. So many companies struggle through the year, with only a hope of breaking through. Every once in a while, however, a company makes the leap after laying out millions to get their product to market. Being willing to take the risk and invest is where the savvy investor profits. The risk remains, but it can certainly result in a nice profit. MAP Pharmaceuticals Inc., a development stage…

FridayDec 19, 2008 8:26 am

Hybrid Technologies, Inc. (HYBR.OB) Expands R&D Efforts, Increases Capabilities

Earlier this year in May, Hybrid Technologies, Inc. opened a fully-owned subsidiary in India with the purpose of creating greater in-house capabilities for research and development (R&D) as well as utilize the vast knowledge pool of India’s engineers. Hybrid Technologies, incorporated in Nevada in 2000, is a development-stage technology company that continues to focus its resources and efforts on the development and marketing of lithium-powered vehicles and products used in commercial and residential properties. The company is focused on developing scooters, bicycles, mopeds, motorcycles, cars and battery backup for home power systems, hoping to convert all to zero-emission, lithium-powered vehicles…

ThursdayDec 18, 2008 11:31 am

StemCells, Inc. (STEM) Announces FDA Approval to Initiate Clinical Trial of HuCNS-SC(R) Cells in a Myelin Disease

StemCells, Inc. announced this morning that it has received approval from the FDA to begin a clinical trial of the Company's proprietary HuCNS-SC product candidate (purified human neural stem cells) to treat Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease (PMD), a fatal brain disorder that primarily affects young children. As of today, there are no approved treatments for this disease. According to the press release, this is the Company's second FDA-approved clinical trial to evaluate HuCNS-SC cells as a potential treatment for neurodegenerative diseases. The first study to be approved was the Company's Phase I clinical trial of HuCNS-SC cells to treat neuronal ceroid lipofuscinoses…

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