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WednesdayJul 09, 2008 4:12 am

Pipex Pharmaceuticals (PP) Appoints Co-Founder and Vice Chairman Nicholas Stergis as Chief Executive Officer

Pipex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (AMEX: PP) recently announced that Nicholas Stergis, co-founder and vice chairman of the board of directors, has joined the executive management team as chief executive officer, replacing Steve H. Kanzer who will continue to serve as the company’s chairman. In addition, the company announced the resignations of Daniel J. Dorman, a director, and Dr. Charles L. Bisgaier, Pipex's president, effective immediately. As an original co-founder of Pipex Therapeutics, Inc., the predecessor company, Mr. Stergis has been vice chairman of the company’s board of directors since March 2007. He has also served as Pipex’s chief operating officer from…

WednesdayJul 09, 2008 4:10 am

Schools Industry Rises 10 Percent in 100 Days

The three months ended June 2008 have not been the best for any stock exchange. The S&P 500 has lost a hefty 8 percent during this brief interlude. The services sector has declined by a similar amount as well. However, one of its members has bucked the trend. The schools industry has registered a sharp rise in the last 100 days. Is this the beginning of a new trend? This would be welcome news for investors wary of market volatility. Education is good business. It matches health care in social significance. Education is also a great leveler. It is the…

WednesdayJul 09, 2008 4:07 am

Capstone Turbine Corporation (CPST) Should be Radared

It is always useful to repeat the stock market mantra; investing is about future business performance. Past achievements matter only if they increase forward strategic options, but in the end, no one knows for sure what tomorrow holds. Here is a small-capital corporation from Chatsworth, CA with a mega-future. The stock is innocuously listed in the Miscellaneous Capital Goods Industry. It would be more appropriate in reality to put it in an energy transformation basket. This kind of business is our best collective hope for the future. What does this corporation do? This company is a master of micro-turbines. You…

WednesdayJul 09, 2008 4:03 am

ZAGG, Inc (ZAGG.OB) Signs Distribution Deal with Best Buy Stores Nationwide

ZAGG Inc has signed a distribution agreement with one of the largest specialty retailer in the country. Starting this month Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE: BBY) will now sell ZAGG’s flagship product, the invisibleSHIELD™, an ultra-thin impenetrable clear film that protects personal electronics from scratches and dings. ZAGG’s invisibleSHIELD™ is the first scratch protection solution of its kind on the market delivered via a patented protective film which wraps around the entire device without hindering the functionality or obscuring the eye-catching design in any way. The ultra-tough material used to create the invisibleSHIELD™ was originally utilized by the U.S. military…

TuesdayJul 08, 2008 12:32 pm

Fair Isaac Corporation (FIC) Increases Business in Asian Pacific Markets

Fair Isaac Corporation (FIC), best known for its FICO® score program - the standard measure of credit risk used by banks, credit card companies and consumers - also provides decision management solutions. The company provides services for 5,000 businesses in 80 countries that include insurers, retailers, and healthcare organizations. Other products and services from Fair Isaac include decision management applications and tools, analytics (such as the FICO® score), and professional services to help clients solve business challenges. Business in the Asia-Pacific area has more than doubled for the company in the first half of the financial year 2008. This growth…

TuesdayJul 08, 2008 11:48 am

The Bell Curve of Collectibles, a Good Lesson for those Interested in IPOs

Before I begin, I have to state that I’m a geek. The rare variety of geeks – a female. Personally, I’ve collected a lot more items then I care to speak about, but one effect that I have noticed is what I’m calling “The Bell Curve of Collectibles.” So with the Comic Convention season almost here, this article will explore the demand/supply side of the world of collectibles. Most major movies formulate their marketing campaigns with a component called merchandising. Merchandising goes into production at the same time as editing is being done so that the products get released before…

TuesdayJul 08, 2008 11:38 am

Universal Energy Corporation (UVSE.OB) Completes Pipeline

Universal Energy Corporation is an independent diversified energy company engaged in the acquisition, development, exploration and production of crude oil and natural gas in Louisiana and Texas. Universal Energy Corp has two subsidiaries: Universal Explorations, Inc. and Universal Services, Inc. Universal Services, Inc. has recently engaged in activities to acquire two energy services companies; Powertown Line Construction, which provides installation, maintenance and replacement for the power lines used in the transmission and distribution of energy to end users; and Williston Crane, which provides heavy equipment used in the maintenance and construction industry. On July 3, 2008, Universal Energy announced the…

TuesdayJul 08, 2008 9:54 am

Altair Nanotechnologies Inc. (ALTI) Reports Successful Results for Electric Grid Program

Altair Nanotechnologies Inc. (Nasdaq: ALTI) develops ceramic nanomaterials for alternative energy products, life sciences and performance materials markets based on its proprietary manufacturing process. The company’s advanced battery pack systems are used in stationary applications, as well as electric and hybrid-electric vehicles. Altair today announced the successful completion of its demonstration and validation program for a two-megawatt, 500 kilowatt-hour battery system purchased by AES Corp. (NYSE: AES), one of the largest global power companies in the world. With operations in 29 countries on five continents, AES has the capacity to serve 100 million people worldwide. Altair’s program was developed by…

TuesdayJul 08, 2008 9:52 am

Octillion Corp. (OCTL.OB) Expands Product Pipeline to Revolutionize the Renewable Energy Market

Octillion Corp. operates through its subsidiaries to identify, acquire, develop and market alternative and renewable energy technologies. The company works with universities, research institutions, start-up companies and government agencies to find those technologies to meet the renewable energy market’s demand and needs. The company today announced it will expand its product development pipeline to include technologies capable of producing clean electricity derived from kinetic energy of moving vehicles such as cars, buses, trucks, trains and rapid transit. Paired with this immediate expansion plan, the company recently formed a new, wholly-owned subsidiary, Kinetic Power Corp., focused on capturing the kinetic energy…

TuesdayJul 08, 2008 9:49 am

Bridgeline Software Inc. (BLSW) Nabs Contract from NICB

Bridgeline Software Inc. is a developer of web application management software and award-winning web applications. The company provides end-to-end solutions that help organizations optimize business processes through web-based technologies. On July 8, 2008, Bridgeline announced that the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) selected the company's software as the platform for their enterprise web initiatives, including their heavily trafficked public and member sites at http://www.nicb.org. The National Insurance Crime Bureau is the nation's premier not-for-profit organization dedicated exclusively to preventing, detecting, and defeating insurance fraud and vehicle theft. NICB partners with insurance companies and law enforcement agencies to facilitate the identification,…

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