ThursdayAug 28, 2008 10:32 am

It’s Time to Put Coal Stocks on Your Radar

When it comes to energy stocks, and particularly coal stocks, Wall Street continues to roll over in bed and hit the snooze button. Wall Street is so focused on the turmoil happening on their doorstep that they are ignoring what is going on in the rest of the world, particularly in emerging markets such as China. China and other emerging economies have a large appetite for both thermal coal and coking coal. Coking coal is needed to produce steel which is in great demand for the many infrastructure projects currently taking place in China and other countries. Thermal coal is…

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ThursdayAug 28, 2008 9:31 am

China Security & Surveillance Technology, Inc. (CSR) Wins $44 million Shouguang City Contract

China Security & Surveillance Technology, Inc. (CSR), a provider of digital surveillance technology throughout China, announced this morning the signing of an agreement with the government of Shouguang City worth approximately $44 million. China Security will install security cameras in public areas, and create a traffic monitoring system for this city of 1.1 million people. Work on the project is slated to begin in the second half of 2009. “We are very excited to have signed another large Safe City agreement in the Shandong province,” said Guoshen Tu, Chief Executive Officer of China Security. “We have developed a strong track…

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ThursdayAug 28, 2008 9:18 am

Borders Group Inc. (BGP) – Company Reports a Narrower 2nd Quarter Loss

Borders Group Inc. is a leading global retailer of books, music, movies, and gift and stationery items. Borders is the 2nd largest US book seller. The company, through its subsidiaries, operates approximately 1,100 stores worldwide. The company is organized into three business segments: Borders domestic superstores, international stores, and Waldenbooks specialty retail. On August 26, 2008 Borders announced that it narrowed its losses in the 2nd quarter 2008, losing $9.2 million or $0.15 a share, compared with a loss of $25.1 million or $0.43 a share for the same quarter of last year. The company, after suffering from liquidity problems…

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ThursdayAug 28, 2008 8:06 am

Mainland Resources Inc. (MNLU.OB) Allies with Petrohawk for Haynesville Gas Drilling Program

As commodity oil and gas prices move near their historic highs, new junior oil and gas exploration and development companies have been working to take advantage. Many of the people interested in working the oil and gas exploration and development pipeline are eager to profit but lack the capital and know-how to get the job done. To get around this inexperience factor, many juniors turn toward experienced operators with financing and experience in place. If a junior can find a senior willing to take on their prospects, at acceptable terms, profits are very likely to be found for all involved.…

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ThursdayAug 28, 2008 6:51 am

Bullion Monarch Mining Inc. (BULM.OB) Puts its Carlin Trend Royalties to Use in Debt Free Construction of Oil Shale Demonstration Plant

In any business, there is little substitute for experience and planning. Having the foresight to see an opportunity and plan for where it may lead is a skill learned through very hard experience. Often, the benefits of this ability are not evident for quite some time - something today’s “next quarter “investors fail to understand – and patience must be practiced. But when the future arrives, profit will be waiting in massive abundance. Bullion Monarch Mining Inc., a natural resources exploration and development company, engages in the exploration, development and extraction of gold, silver and oil shale. Founded in 1948,…

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ThursdayAug 28, 2008 6:44 am

Quest Resource Corp. (QRCP) Announces the Resignation of Jerry Cash as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Quest Resource Corporation (NASDAQ: QRCP), a fully integrated E&P company that owns the right to develop approximately 130,000 net acres in the Appalachian Basin of the northeastern United States, recently announced the resignation of Jerry Cash as chairman and chief executive officer of Quest Resource Corporation, Quest Energy Partners, L.P. and Quest Midstream Partners, L.P., effective immediately. This resignation is the result of questionable transfer activity totaling approximately $10 million to an entity controlled by Mr. Cash. Immediately following the discovery, members of the three boards met in joint sessions and formed a Joint Special Committee comprised of representatives from…

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ThursdayAug 28, 2008 6:43 am

Star Scientific, Inc. (STSI) Reports Successful Appeal of Patent Infringement Lawsuit with RJ Reynolds

Star Scientific, Inc. (NASDAQ: STSI), a technology-oriented tobacco company that is engaged in the development of dissolvable smokeless tobacco products, recently announced that the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit issued its opinion on the company’s appeal of rulings by the U.S. District Court in its patent infringement lawsuit against RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company, Inc. (RJR). A bench trial was held in early February, 2005 on RJR's defense claim of inequitable conduct by Star Scientific. On June 26, 2007, the district court ruled that Star committed inequitable conduct in the prosecution of its patents. Star Scientific filed…

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ThursdayAug 28, 2008 6:03 am

Dual Thrusts for Idera Pharmaceuticals Inc. (IDRA) Stock

It takes a domain expert to appreciate this stock, but that does not dilute any true value. This Biotechnology & Drugs Industry small-capital stock is from Cambridge, MA. The geographical base itself should arouse investor curiosity because this part of the United States has an enviable record of creating future business winners. The current financial parameters of the stock are so negative that even the most patient investor may look at it askance. The Beta is 1.61 and the company has lost $0.40 per share during the last financial period. 22.95 shares are on offer, but knowledgeable institutions have picked…

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ThursdayAug 28, 2008 6:01 am

Make Millions from Mass-Marketing – Mid-Week Management Mantra

“Make drugs for millions, not millions from drugs” A prominent third-world leader made this startling statement to pharmaceutical industry executives decades ago. It caused much consternation at the time, but the thrifty consumer sentiment of 2008 prompts one to review the assertion in a new light. Value for money is your best business bet during inflation and recession. Price elasticity is heightened in a stagnant market. Even luxury goods cannot escape waves of depressed consumer sentiments. Essentials of life are affected somewhat less, but all product and service categories will witness slides towards lower price points and generics. Stock investors…

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ThursdayAug 28, 2008 5:47 am

California Micro Devices Corp. (CAMD) Supplies Semiconductor Products

With their corporate headquarters in Milpitas, California, California Micro Devices Corp. is a supplier of application-specific analog and mixed signal semiconductor products. Trading on the NASDAQ, the company's products are for the mobile handset, digital consumer electronics, and personal computer markets. Founded in 1980, the company's market capitalization is $71.16 million. Their product suite consists of electromagnetic interference (EMI) filters with electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection. These are for mobile handsets display, imager, speaker, headphone, high-speed serial data, microphone, and smart-card interfaces. California Micro Devices products also include standard ESD protection devices for personal computers that protect standard data interfaces on…

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