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MondayNov 10, 2008 9:44 am

Is Now the Time to Invest in Solar while Stock Prices are Cheap?

Solar stocks have had an interesting history the last two years. Take First Solar Inc. (FSLR) for instance. From January 2007 to April 2008, the stock boomed more than 900% as demand for renewable energy prices surged along with rising oil prices. However, this growth did come to an end as with most rapid-growth stories and the stock fell from over $300 a share to just $140. Recently, Forbes explained what happened in an article entitled “The Great Solar Shakeout." Here’s what they had to say, “Hidden behind these glowing [compounded annual growth rates] CAGRs is a mass of shadows,…

MondayNov 10, 2008 8:57 am

Asia Time Corporation (TYM) Proves Time Is Money

In these days of advanced mobile technology, Asia Time Corporation is a continuing success story in the growing Asian marketplace, providing one of the most basic of human devices: the watch. Asia Time distributes watch movements, the complex and diminutive mechanism inside the watch that makes it work, to wholesalers, retailers, and watch manufacturers in Hong Kong and throughout China. Using its expanding direct sales force, the company distributes hundreds of different watch movement products, which it gets from market leading vendors like Citizen and Seiko. On a smaller scale, Asia Time also designs and manufactures some watches, mostly for…

MondayNov 10, 2008 8:53 am

Sunrise Solar Corp. (SSLR.OB) Helps Plan Future Direction of Solar Use, Pipeline Projects Set the Bar High

Some companies working to enter a market go the route of establishing a manufacturing base and sales force. Others innovate and sell ideas to more established companies in that marketplace. Still others, however, bide their time looking for the right opportunity, capitalizing on other’s ground work, successes and missteps. This particular business plan is just as valid as any other, especially in markets that are relatively undeveloped. A business plan such as this requires flexibility, a bit of maneuvering ability and quite a bit of luck. But, if all the stars align, profit can be found as lessons learned turn…

MondayNov 10, 2008 4:59 am

BioDelivery Sciences (BDSI) to Meet with FDA to Routinely Finalize Proposed Risk Strategy

BioDelivery Sciences International, inc. (NASDAQ: BDSI) remains on schedule to meet with the Food And Drug Administration, on Nov. 17 to discuss its Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy for ONSOLIS, its main cancer pain treatment drug. The company said it has already sent the FDA the information it needs, in advance preparation for the meeting. ONSOLIS (formerly known as BEMA Fentanyl) is for patients who are opoid tolerant. It's the company's lead development product. "Our proposed REMS program will be an important step in helping to assure that prescribers and patients get the benefits of ONSOLIS while minimizing the risks…

MondayNov 10, 2008 4:57 am

Wonder Auto Technology, Inc. (WATG) Saying Smaller is Better

Wonder Auto Technology, Inc., based in Jinzhou City, Liaoning, China, recently posted their latest edition of forecasts. For some time the company has been focused on creating parts and electrical components for the small to midsized engines. Perhaps it was an exercise in divination or just simply a visionary idea, but that glimpse into the future has paid off in a big way. Third quarter revenues grew to just over a record 39 million dollars, representing a 44% increase over comparable third-quarter revenues of just over 27 million dollars last year. Increased demand for smaller starters, for example, has grown…

MondayNov 10, 2008 4:55 am

Could Microsoft Be the Next Bidder for Yahoo?

Yahoo co-founder and CEO Jerry Yang thinks so. He believes that a Microsoft purchase of Yahoo would be a wise choice for the operating system giant. Jerry Yang spoke at the prestigious Web 2.0 event in San Francisco and openly expressed his opinions to an interviewer. “To this day, I believe the best thing for Microsoft to do is to buy Yahoo,” he said. While there are no talks happening at the moment, he continued by stating that the board of directors and himself would “remain open to everything.” Now let’s take this idea one step farther. What does this…

MondayNov 10, 2008 4:52 am

Elephant Talk (ETAK.OB) Starts Operations in Netherlands Using T-Mobile Antenna Network

Elephant Talk seeks to become a supplier of choice for Business-to-Business telecommunications and content services. By combining fixed line and wireless access services through contractual arrangements with an unrestricted number of first/last mile telecom providers, Elephant Talk is able to offer innovative Mobile, Content, VoIP and Media Streaming as well as more traditional telecom services including: Carrier (Pre) Select, Premium Rate, Shared Cost and Toll Free Services. Such contracts have expanded the company’s footprint into sophisticated networks in over a dozen markets in Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East. Partners like KPN in the Netherlands, Telefonica in Spain, Swisscom…

FridayNov 07, 2008 9:42 pm

Drugstore.com, Inc. (DSCM) Announces Third Quarter Financial Results; Expects Profitability in the Fourth Quarter

Drugstore.com, Inc. (NASD: DSCM), a leading online provider of health, beauty, vision, and pharmacy products, recently reported its financial results for the third quarter ended September 28, 2008. The company reported an 8.5 percent year-over-year increase in quarterly sales to $87.8 million and a net loss of $3.6 million, or a loss of $0.04 per share. Healthy sales of over-the-counter (OTC) orders fueled the sales gain for the quarter. Along with the increase in sales, the company achieved record gross margins for the third quarter of 28.6 percent, a solid gain of 90 basis points compared to the year-earlier period.…

FridayNov 07, 2008 9:41 pm

China Pharma Holdings Inc. (CPHI.OB) Posts Positive Q3 Results Across the Board

China Pharma Holdings Inc. (OTCBB: CPHI) develops, manufactures and markets generic and branded specialty pharmaceutical products in China. The company today announced its third-quarter results for the period ended September 30, 2008, marking significant increases in revenues and net income. China Pharma posted a 52 percent increase in revenues, reported at $12.61 million, up from $8.29 million for the same quarter last year. The company attributes this to its expansion of marketing and promotional activities implemented to boost sales of existing products and the introduction of new ones. Revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 rose 47% year-over-year.…

FridayNov 07, 2008 12:51 pm

Panasonic and Sanyo to Merge?

Talks between Panasonic and rival Sanyo began on Friday with regard to a possible buyout deal. The two electronics manufacturers could complete a merger as soon as year's-end, which would effectively create the largest Japanese electronics company, surpassing Hitachi. "We need another engine for growth, "said Panasonic president Fumio Ohtsubo, "We need another pillar for far greater growth. And Sanyo was that best partner." In addition to a possible joint future, the companies have an interesting shared history: The founders of the two electronics giants were brothers-in-law. Let us hear your thoughts below:

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