WednesdaySep 10, 2008 4:39 pm

Video Gaming Companies Fare Well on Wednesday

Several game publishers and video console manufacturers experienced gains today as investors anticipated favorable numbers in researcher NPD Group's monthly retail sales report for the sector. The report is due out on Thursday. Michael Pachter, an analyst for Wedbush Morgan conveyed his expectation of $600 million in reported video game sales for the month of August. This would reflect a gain of over twenty percent compared to August, 2007. Let us hear your thoughts below:

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WednesdaySep 10, 2008 4:38 pm

Most National Banks Lose Ground

The percieved instability of Lehman Brothers Holdings, the fourth largest investment bank in the US, has contributed to drops in share price for the majority of national banks this mid-week. These included Washington Mutual, Inc. and Wachovia Corp., falling 22 and 6 percent respectively. Financial securities remain on shaky ground, despite a healthy surge in material and energy stocks today. Let us hear your thoughts below:

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WednesdaySep 10, 2008 11:22 am

Guard ID Systems Gets $11 Million To Expand Operations from Intersections, Inc. (INTX) and Others

Guard ID Systems, Inc., the privately held company famous for developing ID Vault and advertised as the world’s first integrated system to protect online consumers against identity theft and fraud, has now received $11 million in new financing to expand operations. The money is expected to be used in research and development to enhance and expand their security products, in addition to intensifying sales and marketing efforts. The leading players in the arrangement are: Prism VentureWorks, an early-stage venture capital firm Intersections, Inc. (Nasdaq:INTX), a leading provider of consumer and business identity risk management services Trinity Ventures, an early-stage technology…

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WednesdaySep 10, 2008 11:19 am

Adolor Corporation (ADLR) Brings On New Legal Counsel Heavyweight

Adolor Corporation (Nasdaq GM:ADLR), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of products related to pain management, today appointed John M. Limongelli, Esq., as general counsel, managing all legal affairs for the company. Mr. Limongelli will also be a senior vice president, reporting directly to Adolor president and CEO Michael Dougherty. Mr. Limongelli comes from a much larger corporate environment, Cephalon, Inc., a global pharmaceutical company with annual sales approaching $2 billion, where he was associate general counsel and vice president. Prior to that he was with one of the world’s largest law firms, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius out of…

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WednesdaySep 10, 2008 8:51 am

Patient Portal Inc. (PPRG.OB) Second Quarter Margins Increase 25.5%, Receives 6 Year Digital Services Contract

One would almost need to be hiding under a rock not to have heard that the US healthcare system is in a world of trouble. In fact, the US healthcare system has become such a mess that even larger corporations have recognized the urgent need for a solution if they are to maintain bottom lines. Ultimately, as this process moves forward, some private companies are going to need to stand up and provide the services to help the system succeed. Those companies that do stand up will be the ones that profit. All that needs to happen is for those…

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WednesdaySep 10, 2008 7:25 am

Parexel International Corporation (PRXL) Updates Financial Guidance to Reflect Acquisition of ClinPhone Plc

Parexel International Corporation (PRXL) is a global biopharmaceutical services organization that provides a range of knowledge-based contract research, medical communications and consulting services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries. The company has developed expertise in drug development and regulatory consulting, clinical pharmacology, clinical trials management, and medical education and reimbursement. Parexel, headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, operates in 69 locations throughout 52 countries around the world, and also owns the subsidiary, Perceptive Informatics, which provides advanced technology solutions that include medical imaging to facilitate the clinical development process. Parexel has recently updated its forward-looking financial guidance for the first…

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WednesdaySep 10, 2008 7:16 am

Expanding the World’s Menu? Meet Cross Atlantic Commodities (CXAC.OB)

Investors are often concerned about where to place their money. The public works hard for every dime they earn and where to invest their income can be either a treacherous or rewarding endeavor. One company that shows promise for the everyday investor is Cross Atlantic Commodities. Cross Atlantic Commodities is a Florida-based company that brings unique food products from their source to commercial worldwide markets. While the economy has its ups and downs, one thing is certain; people need to eat and Cross Atlantic is at the forefront to provide unique food options to the American public and the world.…

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WednesdaySep 10, 2008 6:52 am

CCA Industries Inc. (CAW) Knows Health and Beauty

Headquartered in East Rutherford, New Jersey, CCA Industries Inc. manufactures and markets health and beauty aids, each under diverse brand names. Listed on the American Stock Exchange (AMEX), they market their products to fine food, drug, discount, and supercenter stores. Founded in 1983, the company sells their affordable, quality brands in the United States, Canada, and globally. CCA Industries products include Plus White® Toothpaste and Teeth Whitening Kits, the Sudden Change® anti-aging skin care line, Nutra Nail® manicure and nail products, and the Bikini Zone® line of women's pre-shave and after-shave products. Their products also include Wash 'N Curl shampoos…

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WednesdaySep 10, 2008 6:49 am

Amtech Systems Inc. (ASYS) Produces Capital Equipment

Companies that make technology products need companies such as Amtech Systems Inc. The company is a global supplier of production and automation systems and related supplies for the manufacture of solar cells, semiconductors, and silicon wafers. Amtech has their headquarters in Tempe, Arizona and is part of the NASDAQ exchange. Founded in 1981, they manufacture capital equipment, including silicon wafer handling automation, thermal processing equipment, and related consumables used in fabricating solar cells and semiconductor devices. Amtech Systems Inc. operates four wholly-owned subsidiaries. Their Amtech Automation, which is the company's headquarters, designs, manufactures, and sells products used in the fabrication…

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WednesdaySep 10, 2008 6:37 am

Ecosphere Technologies Inc. (ESPH.OB) Gains Traction with another Natural Gas Water Recycling Services Project

The recent rise and fall of the commodities market has been giving many oil and gas exploration, and development companies, issues to deal with. Just when they felt everything was going their way, the bottom dropped out. Most energy companies were left scrambling, but some companies are lucky enough to be able to play both sides of the equation. Companies that can benefit on both sides of the pricing equation can offer cost savings when prices are down and higher volumes when prices are up. If they can be found, a nice even profit could be in the offing. Ecosphere…

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