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ThursdayOct 09, 2008 10:42 am

Tips for Novice Investors During Tumultuous Times

A Yahoo! Finance article entitled "What's an Investor to Do Now?" gives some good advice on how the novice investor can weather the current financial storm. The article encourages attention to three main points: Review: Check your portfolio. How diversified are your funds? A sound portfolio is one spread over all types of assets and markets, in addition to being heavily rooted in cash. Markets may be tough now, but this fundamental investing principle has carried many people through rough waters. Timeline: Be mindful of your own specific time frame. If you are more than a decade from retirement, it…

ThursdayOct 09, 2008 10:41 am

The American Recapitalization Plan – A Safer Route?

After weeks of deliberation as to the most prudent course of action regarding how to spend the $700 billion allocated for financial rescue, it seems that the Treasury now has a new lease on the situation. Instead of the government over-paying banks to purchase their "trash assets", the idea will be to inject capital into the banks. Taking an equity stake, as opposed to simply buying toxic assets, will create a greater opportunity for an eventual taxpayer-upside, as well as strengthen balance sheets; a crucial feat that will be required in order for banks to afford to begin lending again.…

ThursdayOct 09, 2008 10:40 am

Iceland Follows Russia’s Lead – Suspends Trading

Just one day after Russian authorities made the decision to halt trading on its stock exchages, Iceland followed suit. Officials announced that the country's OMX Nordic Exchange would remain frozen until Monday, due to "unusual market conditions". Like many nations around the globe, Iceland is hoping that this calming period will help to stave off the threat of national bankruptcy. In addition, the Icelandic government has taken control of Kaupthing, the country's largest bank, and is forming a new entity called "New Landsbanki" in order to affect the "continued orderly operation of domestic banking and the safety of domestic deposits."…

ThursdayOct 09, 2008 8:42 am

China Yingxia International, Inc. (CYXI) To Buy Back Stock

China Yingxia International, Inc. (CYXI.OB), a China based health products developer, announced today a plan to repurchase up to $2 million of its own common stock. China Yingxia will repurchase the shares on the open market, or via privately negotiated transactions, through September of 2009. The company made clear that the final number of shares repurchased and the timing of the purchases will depend on market conditions, share price, applicable legal requirements, and other factors deemed appropriate by the company’s board, and the program may be discontinued or expanded as deemed necessary in the future. China Yingxia has about 44.5…

ThursdayOct 09, 2008 7:17 am

Geeks On Call Holdings Inc. (GOCH.OB) Adds Flat-fee and Per-call Phone Services to Computer Systems Repair/Maintenance Offerings

As retail sales decline and homeowners/businesses put off purchases of updated computer hardware, age will slowly begin to creep into the equation of keeping systems running to expectation. A company that can capitalize on this situation is one that can ride-out the current downturn in the world economy nicely. Finding such a company is the key to making some sort of a profit in a down cycle. Geeks On Call Holdings Inc., a computer systems servicing company, works to offer home and small businesses computer system troubleshooting and maintenance services. The company operates through company owned and franchised outlets. Any…

ThursdayOct 09, 2008 6:46 am

CommVault Systems Inc. (CVLT) Stands Out from its Peers

CommVault Systems Inc. (CVLT:NASDAQ) is a data storage and management software company. The company is the only independent software and service company focused exclusively on data management. CommVault provides companies with a better way to manage data growth, lower costs, and reduce risk by using a single, unified architecture. The stock of CommVault has been hit hard in the stock market's latest selloff. The stock is currently trading a bit below $9 per share, which is just off of its 52-week low of $8.35. The stock's 52-week high was at $23.04. The company's share price decline accelerated in September after…

ThursdayOct 09, 2008 5:17 am

Comverge Inc. (COMV) is Meeting Demand

Trading on the NASDAQ Global Market, Comverge Inc. is a provider of clean energy solutions. They are a leading Demand Response and advanced metering company dedicated to providing the best technology and services to the electric utility industry. Headquartered in East Hanover, New Jersey, Comverge has offices in Duluth, Georgia; Newark, California; and Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. Comverge Inc.'s solutions improve grid reliability and supply electric capacity cost effectively. They accomplish this by reducing base load and peak load energy consumption. Formed from the Utility Solutions Division of Lucent Technologies and the Control Systems Division of Scientific Atlanta, the company has…

ThursdayOct 09, 2008 4:53 am

MIVA, Inc. (MIVA) Outlines Coming Companywide Strategy

MIVA, Inc. (NASDAQ: MIVA) says its new products and services will forge the company's future direction. That includes a new online ad platform, launched in beta form on Oct. 1 for U.S. and EU customers. "Our new MIVA Media Technology platform has begun beta-testing ahead of schedule and we are continuing to experience growth and improved monetization with our ALOT toolbar brand," Corrao said. "We are deeply committed to and believe that our strategic plan for a return to profitability is on the right course. At the same time, MIVA continues to maintain dialogues with interested third parties." The ALOT…

ThursdayOct 09, 2008 4:51 am

American Technology Corp. (ATCO) Reports Strong 2008, Record Revenues

American Technology Corporation (NASDAQ: ATCO), announced an upswing of growth and record revenues of more than $11 million for its fiscal year ending Sept. 30. This provider of "directed sound" products and technologies that place sound where it is needed says its strong figures are mainly due to robust sales of its LRAD-X technology (Long Range Acoustic Device). ATC also expects $3.8 million in fourth quarter revenues, an increase of about 140% over 4Q 2007. "The significant investment we made in our LRAD-X product line and technology in the first half of the fiscal year began paying off in the…

WednesdayOct 08, 2008 8:16 pm

Juhl Wind Inc. (JUHL): Wind Power Profits?

Juhl Wind (JUHL) focuses on the development, operation, and management of medium-scale community wind farms in the Midwestern United States and Canada. Juhl develops wind power communities in Minnesota, Nebraska and North Dakota. The company also provides development, management, and consulting services to various wind farm projects. Juhl is expanding as the demand for alternative energy sources grows. In August, the company announced three new wind farm projects in Minnesota. Even though prices of crude oil have declined recently, the per barrel price of around $85 is still more than double what it was five years ago. The US government…

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