QualityStocks Small-Cap and Micro-Cap Blogs: November 2008

Friday, November 28, 2008

Carl Icahn Boosts Yahoo! Inc. (YHOO) Stake, Purchases $67M Shares

After months of voicing a strong opinion on the future of Yahoo! Inc. (Nasdaq: YHOO), Carl Icahn dumped an additional $67 million on the Internet services provider in a three-day purchase that immediately spurred speculation a new company CEO will soon be named to replace current Yahoo! CEO and co-founder Jerry Yang.

Earlier this month Yang announced he will step down as soon as the board of directors finds his replacement. According to filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Icahn gobbled up 6.8 million shares at about $9.92 each, ramping his stake in the company to 5.5 percent.

Shares of Yahoo started an early ascent, moving up 8.88 percent to close at $11.52 Friday. Investors are also biting on rumors there may another round of talks regarding a merger with Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) in the upcoming months.

Earlier this summer, when Yahoo’s board of directors rejected a $47.5 billion takeover offer from Microsoft, Icahn retaliated with threats to replace the board. In a diplomatic move, Yahoo offered Icahn a seat on the board as well as two more seats reserved for members of his choice.

About QualityStocks:

QualityStocks’ Small Cap Stock Newsletter is a free service that collects data from hundreds of Small-Cap online Investment Newsletters into one free Daily Newsletter Report.

Sign up for “The QualityStocks Daily Newsletter” please visit http://www.qualitystocks.net/

The Quality Stocks Daily Stock Report http://video.qualitystocks.net/

The Quality Stocks Daily Blog http://blog.qualitystocks.net

The Quality Stocks “Ones to Watch” http://gotstocks.qualitystocks.net/

Please see disclaimer on QualityStocks website: http://disclaimer.qualitystocks.net/

Oil Prices Recede Ahead of OPEC Meeting

Oil prices slumped today as it appears there won’t be any production cuts before a regularly scheduled meeting in December. Gasoline prices receded as well and are now at prices that have not been witnessed since January of 2005. In just this month alone, the average national price has fallen 75 cents and is now down 41% from the average price a year ago.

The price for oil has been volatile this week with prices being up 9 percent Monday, down 7 percent Tuesday, and up again Wednesday by more than 7 percent. Jim Ritterbusch, president of energy consultancy Ritterbusch and Associates, commented, “We were a little overcooked earlier this week, so it looks like we’re going to give some of it back today.” Jonathan Kornafel, Asia director at market maker Hudson Capital Energy in Singapore, said oil could test the $40 level by the end of this year.

Tri-Star Holdings, Inc. (TSHL.PK) Stands Out Among their Peers

Tri-Star Holdings, Inc. trades on the Pinksheets exchange, which is frequently associated with companies that have little disclosure and show little concern to the shareholder. However, prudent high-risk investors realize that not all companies fit this description and recognize the tremendous returns available in this market.

Tri-Star Holdings began publicly trading through TSHL.PK in August of this year and has since then kept investors up-to-date on their progress every step of the way. In the last five months, Tri-Star has closed the acquisition of Blue Jay #12, Blue Jay #13 and Blue Jay #14 copper claims in the Lemhi Mountains of Idaho, acquired two gold mines in the Salome valley, Arizona, purchased metals recovery and processing equipment, announced a shareholder dividend and much more.

The management has strategically established a plan of operations going forward and has relayed that plan to shareholders. With a primary focus on systematically and cost-effectively expanding its metals recovery efforts throughout its claims in Arizona, Nevada and Idaho, the company anticipates further expanding operation at the Wickenburg claim until full-scale production is achieved while continuing operations at the COS #1, and Cos #2 claims and then the Lucky Linda #1 claim in Nevada.

The company’s Board of Directors and Chief Geologist agree that the established plan is in the best interest of the company as well as its shareholders. CEO Anthony Mellone commented, “I said I was not going home until I found gold, and while our operations this week are just the beginning, we have continued to meet our goals here in Wickenburg while establishing an order of operations to maximize our assets with sensible expectations over a realistic time line.”

MyECheck, Inc. (MYEC.OB) Increases Capacity 400% to Meet Demand

Today shortly after the opening bell, MyECheck announced that it has seen an increase in business and data processing as it signs on new clients and takes them live. To ensure they do not exceed capacity, the company has launched a new datacenter to increase transaction processing capacity by 400%.

Although MyECheck never breached its previous threshold, the company believed it would be prudent to ramp up capacity ahead of time because of the growing number of transactions. MyECheck said the new data center provides better business continuity, redundancy and a very secure environment that will help minimize the probability of a security breach.

CEO of MyECheck, Ed Starrs, stated, “As our customer transactions continue to grow, so do we by enhancing and expanding our infrastructure. We continue our tact of being scalable with room to grow at a more cost effective rate as we expand our business into new sectors.”

Axial Vector Energy Corp. (AXVC.PK) Technologies have Numerous Applications

Axial Vector Energy Corp. has their focus on owning, developing and licensing advanced internal combustion engine and power generator technologies. One application of Axial Vector’s technology is within the automobile industry. Compared to conventional internal combustion engines on the market, Axial’s engines have huge gains in torque per horsepower and a substantial decrease in parts that allow a 40,000 hour mean time to overhaul compared to the conventional 20,000 hour mean time to overhaul.

The company also has a compelling opportunity in the marine sector. Because the watercraft market is sensitive to the weight and torque output of their vehicles, Axial Vector is poised to take market share quickly due to their engine’s reduced weight and high torque band. The company’s third generation engine weighs only 68 pounds, but remarkably produces 640 pounds of torque and 200 horsepower.

The engines also find application in lifting systems due to a reduction in friction and 95% recovery rate, meaning that 95% of the energy used to lift an object is recovered when the object is set back down. Tunnel boring, digging machines, household appliances, pumps, helicopters, recreational vehicles, personal power are some of the many other applications. With so many advantages over today’s conventional engines, Axial Vector Energy Corp. is well positioned to make a substantial impact on the market.

Juhl Wind, Inc. (JUHL.OB) is a Well Established Player in the Wind Farm Market

Juhl Wind, Inc. (JUHL.OB) is an established leader in community-based wind power development and management, focused on wind farms projects throughout the United States and Canada. As a pioneer in developing medium- to large-scale community-based wind farms, Juhl Wind has completed 11 wind farm projects and currently provides operations management and oversight to all farms within the portfolio.

Due to a significant pipeline of new products, Juhl Wind’s revenues are expected to accelerate in the short term. In 2009, the company expects revenues to reach roughly $11 million and anticipates revenues near $16 million in 2010. Central to the development of many of these wind farms will be a reliance on the leasing of lands owned by rural farmers in order to provide placement for the thousands of wind turbines that will be installed.

Community-based wind power is one of the fastest-growing sub-sectors of the renewable energy industry. According to the American Wind Energy Association, new wind power projects installed during 2007 alone accounted for nearly 30 percent of the total new power producing capacity added in the United States during the year. The total amount of electricity that could potentially be generated from wind in the United States is nearly 11 billion kilowatt hours annually, which is equivalent to three times all of the electricity generated nationwide today.

Macatawa Bank Corp. (MCBC) Continues to Find Conservative Neighborhood Banking Practices Profitable

Macatawa Bank Corp., a Michigan Chartered Bank, operates 26 FDIC insured retail branch offices throughout western Michigan. The company has been experiencing solid growth and expects to open additional retail outlets in its Grand Rapids and Zeeland/Grand Haven markets as conditions warrant.

In most respects, Macatawa Bank is the local bank that a community can depend upon for all its banking needs. It was there for a consumer’s first home or business loan and will most likely be there for the same customers children’s first home or business loan. The company is very much rooted in its community and manages its assets as such. Fancy investment vehicles are fine for other banks, but not this one. This is not to suggest that the company does not keep up with the financial times, but if it feels the product is unnecessary or too costly.

Macatawa takes full advantage where it feels prudent for the value of its customers and shareholders. It does not, however, feel that Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac or some of the other investment vehicles that got the world into its current state are of any use to its mission. The company has NO exposure to current problem financial vehicle issues. As a result of this methodology, the company is in solid shape past the expected mortgage issues one might see from a souring economy in general.

Although it might be a bit higher, the company is considered well capitalized by the Fed at 10.2%. In recent weeks, the company has worked to increase this level by raising $26.2 million in preferred stock to bolster liquidity and lending potential. The capital raised, however, was not generally needed but rather a sign that this particular bank takes its role in the community very seriously and will not expose itself to any undue risk.

Macatawa’s loan losses were up slightly to 4.9% of total loans, but well balanced with solid residential land development collateral that has been conservatively valued in times where valuations are difficult to determine. Dividends are a staple for Macatawa Bank when appropriate and offer investors a stable and safe way to invest in the financial markets. The rates of return for the bank’s recent offering were solid and in-line with the bank’s general management philosophy. If an investor is interested in a conservative bank where standing up straight and not having any creases is important, Macatawa Bank Corp. is a good opportunity.

Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Simtrol, Inc. (SMRL.OB) Further Strengthens its Leadership Team

Over the last three months, Simtrol has added several high-class experts to its team of professionals. In August, the company appointed Debbie Yasenka, the channel architect for educational technology giant Promethean, Inc., as its Vice President of Channels. Simtrol CEO Oliver Cooper believes her knowledge, experience and commitment to building high-performance teams will drive Simtrol as they expand into new markets.

Earlier this year, they also appointed a new Chief Technology Officer, David Strickland. He previously held management positions with Manhattan Associates (NASDAQ: MANH) and M&M/Mars Snack Foods. He is a significant addition to Simtrol’s management team and will be crucial to the company’s mission of expanding their ability to enable enterprises to more efficiently manage their extended networks.

Just a few weeks ago, the company also appointed Dave Barry as Vice President of Worldwide Sales. He brings a wealth of sales and business development experience in the network management software space, and has proven his ability to forge strategic alliances with partners and customers. Commenting on the appointment, Barry stated, “Simtrol’s unique, software-based solution allows enterprises and institutions to cost effectively manage these assets in the same way they manage traditional IT infrastructure. I am very excited to join the Simtrol team to deliver this innovative solution to the market.”

About QualityStocks:

QualityStocks’ Small Cap Stock Newsletter is a free service that collects data from hundreds of Small-Cap online Investment Newsletters into one free Daily Newsletter Report.

Sign up for “The QualityStocks Daily Newsletter” please visit www.QualityStocks.net

The Quality Stocks Daily Stock Report http://video.qualitystocks.net

The Quality Stocks Daily Blog http://blog.qualitystocks.net

The Quality Stocks “Ones to Watch” http://Gotstocks.QualityStocks.net

Please see disclaimer on QualityStocks website: http://disclaimer.qualitystocks.net

Macatawa Bank Corp. (MCBC) Continues to Find Conservative Neighborhood Banking Practices Profitable

As larger financial institutions struggle with fancy financial instruments and rescue packages, there are many smaller banks in the US that continue to loan and make money as they can. The local bank, where the loan officer actually remembers your name, is doing well and looking to capitalize when and where it can. As with any business in difficult financial times, there are losses to be had, but these types of banks have stepped up to lessen them.

Macatawa Bank Corp., a Michigan Chartered Bank, operates 26 FDIC insured retail branch offices throughout western Michigan. The company has been experiencing solid growth and expects to open additional retail outlets in its Grand Rapids and Zeeland/Grand Haven markets as conditions warrant.

In most respects, Macatawa Bank is the local bank that a community can depend upon for all its banking needs. It was there for a consumer’s first home or business loan and will most likely be there for the same customers children’s first home or business loan. The company is very much rooted in its community and manages its assets as such. Fancy investment vehicles are fine for other banks, but not this one. This is not to suggest that the company does not keep up with the financial times, but if it feels the product is unnecessary or too costly.

Macatawa takes full advantage where it feels prudent for the value of its customers and shareholders. It does not, however, feel that Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac or some of the other investment vehicles that got the world into its current state are of any use to its mission. The company has NO exposure to current problem financial vehicle issues. As a result of this methodology, the company is in solid shape past the expected mortgage issues one might see from a souring economy in general.

Although it might be a bit higher, the company is considered well capitalized by the Fed at 10.2%. In recent weeks, the company has worked to increase this level by raising $26.2 million in preferred stock to bolster liquidity and lending potential. The capital raised, however, was not generally needed but rather a sign that this particular bank takes its role in the community very seriously and will not expose itself to any undue risk.

Macatawa’s loan losses were up slightly to 4.9% of total loans, but well balanced with solid residential land development collateral that has been conservatively valued in times where valuations are difficult to determine. Dividends are a staple for Macatawa Bank when appropriate and offer investors a stable and safe way to invest in the financial markets. The rates of return for the bank’s recent offering were solid and in-line with the bank’s general management philosophy. If an investor is interested in a conservative bank where standing up straight and not having any creases is important, Macatawa Bank Corp. is a good opportunity.

About QualityStocks:

QualityStocks’ Small Cap Stock Newsletter is a free service that collects data from hundreds of Small-Cap online Investment Newsletters into one free Daily Newsletter Report.

Sign up for “The QualityStocks Daily Newsletter” please visit www.QualityStocks.net

The Quality Stocks Daily Stock Report http://video.qualitystocks.net

The Quality Stocks Daily Blog http://blog.qualitystocks.net

The Quality Stocks “Ones to Watch” http://Gotstocks.QualityStocks.net

Please see disclaimer on QualityStocks website: http://disclaimer.qualitystocks.net

Markets Rise for Fourth Consecutive Day after Obama Comments

Currently, the DOW is up over 89 points as stocks continue to recover from last week’s losses. Initially, the markets were down from yesterday’s close after reports of more economic weakness, but Obama’s promise that “help is on the way” outweighed the negative reports.

Todd Salamone, director of trading and vice president of research at Schaeffer’s Investment Research in Cincinnati, had this to say, “Expectations have come down, but the big question is if that’s rational or not. Certainly the stock market and the credit markets have suggested there might be some rationale in that, but time will tell.”

About QualityStocks:

QualityStocks’ Small Cap Stock Newsletter is a free service that collects data from hundreds of Small-Cap online Investment Newsletters into one free Daily Newsletter Report.

Sign up for “The QualityStocks Daily Newsletter” please visit www.QualityStocks.net

The Quality Stocks Daily Stock Report http://video.qualitystocks.net

The Quality Stocks Daily Blog http://blog.qualitystocks.net

The Quality Stocks “Ones to Watch” http://Gotstocks.QualityStocks.net

Please see disclaimer on QualityStocks website: http://disclaimer.qualitystocks.net

China Cuts Interest Rates by 1.08%

Today, China announced its largest interest rate cut in 11 years to encourage borrowing as well as its support of a multibillion-dollar stimulus package to boost slowing economic growth. Jing Ulrich, chairwoman of China equities for JP Morgan & Co., stated, “This is the most aggressive monetary easing in recent years and should bode well for China’s market performance.”

This interest rate cut is the fourth cut made in the last three months and is several times larger than the other three cuts as they were only 0.27 percentage points. Even with the large cut, Ulrich believes the effectiveness will depend on whether banks increase their lending to the most troubled sectors of the economy.

About QualityStocks:

QualityStocks’ Small Cap Stock Newsletter is a free service that collects data from hundreds of Small-Cap online Investment Newsletters into one free Daily Newsletter Report.

Sign up for “The QualityStocks Daily Newsletter” please visit www.QualityStocks.net

The Quality Stocks Daily Stock Report http://video.qualitystocks.net

The Quality Stocks Daily Blog http://blog.qualitystocks.net

The Quality Stocks “Ones to Watch” http://Gotstocks.QualityStocks.net

Please see disclaimer on QualityStocks website: http://disclaimer.qualitystocks.net

PLC Systems Inc. (PLCSF.OB) Receives FDA Approval to Conduct and Expand Pivotal Trial

Roughly 7 million patients worldwide receive interventional cardiovascular therapeutic and diagnostic imaging procedures each year. Approximately 15 percent to 20 percent of all patients undergoing such procedures are at risk of developing Contrast-Induced Nephropathy (CIN), the third leading cause of in-hospital acute renal failure.

Medical device company PLC Systems Inc. (OTCBB: PLCSF) develops cardiac and vascular technologies primarily in the United States. The company today announced it has received full approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding the company’s RenalGuard System, which was developed for interventional cardiology and radiology patients to eliminate toxins.

The FDA approved the company’s U.S. pivotal trial to study the effectiveness of the RenalGuard System, as well as associated therapies for the prevention of CIN.

“We remain very confident that RenalGuard is a highly promising therapy addressing a large, unmet market need. We are optimistic that the results from the CCM study will provide critical validation for our technology, and support our efforts to raise funding for the U.S. pivotal study as well,” Mark R. Tauscher, president and CEO of PLC stated in the press release.

The FDA also approved the company’s request to expand its study from 246 participants to 406 participants and to eliminate an interim study analysis. Tauscher said the approvals are an achievement that will enable the company to continue to introduce RenalGuard to the U.S. market.

“We are very pleased with the FDA’s full approval to the Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) supplement we filed in February to study RenalGuard in the U.S. While we have deferred the onset of the trial pending receipt of funding to complete it, the investigator-sponsored clinical trial at the Cardiologico Centrino Monzino (CCM) - University of Milan in Italy is continuing, as are our commercialization efforts in Europe, under the CE Mark we received in late 2007. Full FDA approval of the IDE supplement is another major milestone on our path forward to commercializing RenalGuard in the U.S., and with its receipt, we are well-positioned to begin the trial with our targeted study sites, once we have the needed funding,” Tauscher stated.

About QualityStocks:

QualityStocks’ Small Cap Stock Newsletter is a free service that collects data from hundreds of Small-Cap online Investment Newsletters into one free Daily Newsletter Report.

Sign up for “The QualityStocks Daily Newsletter” please visit www.QualityStocks.net

The Quality Stocks Daily Stock Report http://video.qualitystocks.net

The Quality Stocks Daily Blog http://blog.qualitystocks.net

The Quality Stocks “Ones to Watch” http://Gotstocks.QualityStocks.net

Please see disclaimer on QualityStocks website: http://disclaimer.qualitystocks.net

Pacific Sands, Inc. (PFSD.OB) Reports Fiscal 1Q 2009 Results; Sales Increase 96%

Today in afternoon trading, Pacific Sands announces net sales of $352,806 for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2008, an increase of more than 96% compared to fiscal first quarter 2008. The company also reported that it completed the expansion of its in-house manufacturing capabilities, which eliminates the need to outsource to contract manufacturers and will result in lower manufacturing costs.

Michael Wynhoff, president of the company, stated, “We are very encouraged with the increasing market enthusiasm for the Natural Choices(TM) ‘home safe’ cleaning and laundry products, as well as our ‘low chem’ ecoone(R) pool and spa water management systems. Direct consumer response is growing, and we have numerous retailers, distributors and marketing companies in the pipeline interested in selling our products as private label brands.”

He added, “We are very enthusiastic about the increased sales and the prospect of improved gross margins resulting from our manufacturing investment. It will take two, possibly three quarters to fully realize these economies of scale as we implement a full range of manufacturing process control and procedures to maximize the efficiency of our new capabilities. We also have great flexibility to manufacture, fill and label the growing number of private label and brand extension products being sold through national retailers.”

According to Wynhoff, the current economy has had little effect on sales because people continue to need cleaning products and have maintained their commitment to choosing environmentally friendly alternatives. Pacific Sands remains optimistic and very enthusiastic about their prospects and currently has numerous potential 100,000+ unit projects in the works.

About QualityStocks:

QualityStocks’ Small Cap Stock Newsletter is a free service that collects data from hundreds of Small-Cap online Investment Newsletters into one free Daily Newsletter Report.

Sign up for “The QualityStocks Daily Newsletter” please visit www.QualityStocks.net

The Quality Stocks Daily Stock Report http://video.qualitystocks.net

The Quality Stocks Daily Blog http://blog.qualitystocks.net

The Quality Stocks “Ones to Watch” http://Gotstocks.QualityStocks.net

Please see disclaimer on QualityStocks website: http://disclaimer.qualitystocks.net

Check Out Hybrid Technologies, Inc. (HYBR.OB) Videos

On Hybrid Technologies’ website, investors can watch numerous videos featuring the company and its products. Some of the most watched videos include Popular Mechanics’ test drive of the L1X-75, Hybrid’s Appearance on History Channel’s Modern Marvels, and CBS Affiliate coverage.

Other videos include Wall Street Journal’s take on Hybrid’s L1X-75, media impressions of Hybrid’s products, Forbes Magazine’s test drive, CNN coverage, Popular Mechanics’ impression of the Stealth Chopper, Fox News coverage, and Hybrid’s facility opening.
To view all these videos and many more, visit: http://www.hybridtechnologies.com/multimedia?q=multimedia/video

About QualityStocks:

QualityStocks’ Small Cap Stock Newsletter is a free service that collects data from hundreds of Small-Cap online Investment Newsletters into one free Daily Newsletter Report.

Sign up for “The QualityStocks Daily Newsletter” please visit www.QualityStocks.net

The Quality Stocks Daily Stock Report http://video.qualitystocks.net

The Quality Stocks Daily Blog http://blog.qualitystocks.net

The Quality Stocks “Ones to Watch” http://Gotstocks.QualityStocks.net

Please see disclaimer on QualityStocks website: http://disclaimer.qualitystocks.net

Changing Times Vitamins, Inc.’s (SGTB.OB) RecoveryX Model Lands the Cover of November’s Natural Muscle Magazine

Changing Times Vitamins Inc.’s RecoveryX, a sports drink that contains a clinically tested, patent pending algae extract, was featured on the front page of November’s Natural Muscle Magazine and is also featured on the homepage of the magazine’s website. RecoveryX is uniquely designed to support a compromised immune system and promote normal inflammation response during and after workouts for athlete’s peak performance.

Natural Muscle Magazine is focused on providing their health-minded subscribers with valuable and timely information, utilizing the expertise of experts in the health and fitness industry. Founded in 1996, the fitness tabloid is delivered to thousands of fitness enthusiasts every month at their favorite gyms, health-related stores and wellness institutes nationwide.

The exposure of RecoveryX is increasing rapidly and has the support of well-known athletes such as Baseball Superstar Manny Ramirez, World Strongman Competitor Kevin Knee, UFC Fighter Marcus Aurelio, Fashion Model Lorena Amore, and Popeye, the strongman cartoon legend. There is no other product like RecoveryX on the market and Changing Times Vitamins is quickly becoming a leader in their field.

About QualityStocks:

QualityStocks’ Small Cap Stock Newsletter is a free service that collects data from hundreds of Small-Cap online Investment Newsletters into one free Daily Newsletter Report.

Sign up for “The QualityStocks Daily Newsletter” please visit www.QualityStocks.net

The Quality Stocks Daily Stock Report http://video.qualitystocks.net

The Quality Stocks Daily Blog http://blog.qualitystocks.net

The Quality Stocks “Ones to Watch” http://Gotstocks.QualityStocks.net

Please see disclaimer on QualityStocks website: http://disclaimer.qualitystocks.net

Performance Health Technologies, Inc. (PFMH.OB) is Transforming the Way Individuals Exercise, Train and Rehab

Performance Health Technologies, Inc. has committed their efforts to developing and marketing performance evaluation and rehabilitation products that monitor and guide exercise and give real-time motivational feedback. For nearly a decade, the company’s medical and computer experts have integrated advanced software with medical technology to create MotionTrack™, a versatile proprietary technology platform.

MotionTrack is the core of Performance Health Technologies’ device and computer software system that tracks and monitors motion and movement in real-time. The company aims to revolutionize the way individuals exercise, train, and rehab from injuries by using MotionTrack™ as a platform to create new technologies that merge technology with exercise for more efficient and controlled therapy, injury recovery, and personal training and fitness.

Performance Health Technologies’ products have already been tested, accepted, and endorsed by leaders in the medical, rehabilitation and athletic communities and is gaining momentum in the medical field. The company’s SportsRAC® Shoulder, Knee and Forearm systems have been installed in physical therapy clinics, and university athletic departments and with professional sports teams throughout the United States and Canada, while their Core:Tx® product has gained interest from orthopedic surgeons and neurologists, occupational and physical therapists, as well as speech pathologists.

About QualityStocks:

QualityStocks’ Small Cap Stock Newsletter is a free service that collects data from hundreds of Small-Cap online Investment Newsletters into one free Daily Newsletter Report.

Sign up for “The QualityStocks Daily Newsletter” please visit www.QualityStocks.net

The Quality Stocks Daily Stock Report http://video.qualitystocks.net

The Quality Stocks Daily Blog http://blog.qualitystocks.net

The Quality Stocks “Ones to Watch” http://Gotstocks.QualityStocks.net

Please see disclaimer on QualityStocks website: http://disclaimer.qualitystocks.net

CMG Holdings, Inc. (CMGO.OB) is Gaining Traction in the Marketing and Entertainment Industries

CMG Holdings, Inc. (CMGO.OB) is a full-service global marketing and communications, media and entertainment holding company, focusing on commercial rights, talent management and event management services. The company’s commercial rights division includes branding, consulting, endorsements, licensing, sponsorships and sales through creation of branding and image marketing tools to generate client brand recognition.

CMG’s talent management services includes management of personalities through full-service representation and individualized attention to their client’s business opportunities and engineering opportunities in packaging clients with corporate sponsors. The company’s extensive event management services include marquis hospitality, sponsorships, licensing, production and implementation of events.

Launched in 2008, CMG Holdings, Inc. was formed by a core group of executives who have held senior level positions with several of the most successful companies in the marketing and entertainment industry. The company’s mission is to create shareholder value by delivering innovative, value-added marketing communications and strategic consulting services to its clients. The company’s management team has demonstrable experience and expertise to expand CMG Holdings, Inc. into a global marketing and communications holding company.

Prior to launching as a publicly listed company earlier this year, CMG Holdings, Inc. has been operating for more than two years. During this time, the company has developed a strong pipeline of clients to provide sustained growth. In addition, CMG Holdings, Inc. has recently executed several letters of intent for strategic acquisitions, with plans to expand their platform and their offerings in the media, digital and marketing sectors.

About QualityStocks:

QualityStocks’ Small Cap Stock Newsletter is a free service that collects data from hundreds of Small-Cap online Investment Newsletters into one free Daily Newsletter Report.

Sign up for “The QualityStocks Daily Newsletter” please visit www.QualityStocks.net

The Quality Stocks Daily Stock Report http://video.qualitystocks.net

The Quality Stocks Daily Blog http://blog.qualitystocks.net

The Quality Stocks “Ones to Watch” http://Gotstocks.QualityStocks.net

Please see disclaimer on QualityStocks website: http://disclaimer.qualitystocks.net

Tuesday, November 25, 2008

QuoteMedia, Inc. (QMCI.OB) is Known for Their Versatile Content Modules

QuoteMedia offers a wide array of content solutions, from simple scrolling stock tickers to full-scale market research portals. Each one of QuoteMedia’s products is completely customizable, allowing websites to easily integrate the solutions with their existing content. QuoteMedia has made easy installation a priority and as a result only requires a single line of code for installation and fast loading efficiency.

Through these modules, websites can offer QuoteMedia’s dynamic quotes and charts, portfolio management, news and headlines, FOREX and currency prices, market and stock research coverage, as well as detailed information on mutual funds. The company provides prospective clients and investors with demos directly on their website at the following link: http://quotemedia.com/content_solutions

QuoteMedia also provides links that direct users to big name companies using their content solutions. To see the company’s modules in action, visit the following sites: www.Nasdaq.com, www.Otcbb.com, www.FBRDirect.com, www.StockWire.com, and www.WallSt.net. For other examples, visit: http://quotemedia.com/content_solutions/live_demos.php

About QualityStocks:

QualityStocks’ Small Cap Stock Newsletter is a free service that collects data from hundreds of Small-Cap online Investment Newsletters into one free Daily Newsletter Report.

Sign up for “The QualityStocks Daily Newsletter” please visit www.QualityStocks.net

The Quality Stocks Daily Stock Report http://video.qualitystocks.net

The Quality Stocks Daily Blog http://blog.qualitystocks.net

The Quality Stocks “Ones to Watch” http://Gotstocks.QualityStocks.net

Please see disclaimer on QualityStocks website: http://disclaimer.qualitystocks.net

XsunX, Inc. (XSNX.OB) Signs Sales Contract to Supply 15 Megawatts of its ASI-120 Solar Modules

XsunX, Inc. announced today that it has entered into a two-year supply contract to sell 15 megawatts of its ASI-120 thin-film photovoltaics solar modules. The company purchasing the modules is a full service solar power company specializing in commercial and solar farm projects located in California and Hawaii.

Tom Djokovich, CEO of XsunX, stated, “We are pleased to announce this sales agreement to supply 15 megawatts of our ASI-120 TFPV solar modules. This agreement represents approximately $37 million dollars in total contract value with an initial 5 megawatts valued at $13 million slated for delivery in calendar 2009, and the remaining 10 megawatt balance for delivery in calendar 2010.”

“The recent passage of an eight year extension to the 30% Federal Investment Tax Credit is spurring renewed vigor in solar project demand and we are working to fill our projected production capacity over the next several years with additional purchase agreements,” concluded Djokovich.

About QualityStocks:

QualityStocks’ Small Cap Stock Newsletter is a free service that collects data from hundreds of Small-Cap online Investment Newsletters into one free Daily Newsletter Report.

Sign up for “The QualityStocks Daily Newsletter” please visit www.QualityStocks.net

The Quality Stocks Daily Stock Report http://video.qualitystocks.net

The Quality Stocks Daily Blog http://blog.qualitystocks.net

The Quality Stocks “Ones to Watch” http://Gotstocks.QualityStocks.net

Please see disclaimer on QualityStocks website: http://disclaimer.qualitystocks.net

Peregrine Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (PPHM) Receives New U.S. Patent for Anti-Viral Applications of Phospholipid-Targeting Antibodies

Peregrine Pharmaceuticals announced that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office issued U.S. Patent Number No. 7,455,833 to the company. This patent includes broad claims covering anti-viral applications of antibodies that directly bind to aminophospholipids. According to the press release, the aminophospholipid family of phospholipids represents a novel target for anti-viral therapies.

Steven W. King, president and CEO of Peregrine, commented, “Issuance of this broad anti-viral patent significantly expands our intellectual property leadership the field of phospholipid-targeting antibodies. Antibodies falling under the scope of this new patent are already showing promise in preclinical studies of lethal virus diseases including hemorrhagic fever and AIDS.”

Dr. Shelley Fussey, vice president of intellectual property at Peregrine, added, “We believe this is a significant patent in the anti-viral field and we are especially pleased at the scope of the issued claims, which reflect the broad anti-viral potential of our phospholipid-targeting antibody platform. This patent further extends the breadth of our intellectual property for our anti-PS technology platform, while nicely complementing the intellectual property estate we have developed for our lead clinical stage anti-PS antibody bavituximab, which binds to PS through a different mechanism.”

Today’s news follows the publication of a study in Nature Medicine that supports the broad anti-viral potential of the company’s anti-phospholipid platform. The study showed that phospholipid-targeting drugs can cure lethal virus infections in animal disease models. The publication is the latest in a series of external validations of the company’s anti-viral program.

About QualityStocks:

QualityStocks’ Small Cap Stock Newsletter is a free service that collects data from hundreds of Small-Cap online Investment Newsletters into one free Daily Newsletter Report.

Sign up for “The QualityStocks Daily Newsletter” please visit www.QualityStocks.net

The Quality Stocks Daily Stock Report http://video.qualitystocks.net

The Quality Stocks Daily Blog http://blog.qualitystocks.net

The Quality Stocks “Ones to Watch” http://Gotstocks.QualityStocks.net

Please see disclaimer on QualityStocks website: http://disclaimer.qualitystocks.net

Chancery Resources, Inc. (CCRY.OB) Reveals Strategy and Corporate Goals to Investors

Today, Chancery Resources revealed the details of its strategy and corporate goals. The company reaffirmed its focus on acquiring, developing, and expanding potential prospects to proven gold and mineral properties into world-class assets. Their goal is to increase shareholder value for shareholders and partners in a socially and environmentally responsible manner.

For the upcoming year, the Company stated it will drill on HCL property, a block of adjacent mining claims in British Columbia, to discover new gold zones at depth and along strike zone. Chancery has strategically designed a 15,000 meter exploration program to test for new zones and N.I. 43-101 compliant review is anticipated for Q2 2009.

Jeffrey Fanning, Vice President of Exploration, stated, “With current market conditions and rising mineral prices, we are looking into more strategic opportunities and assets carefully selected to expand and diversify our asset portfolio.”

About QualityStocks:

QualityStocks’ Small Cap Stock Newsletter is a free service that collects data from hundreds of Small-Cap online Investment Newsletters into one free Daily Newsletter Report.

Sign up for “The QualityStocks Daily Newsletter” please visit www.QualityStocks.net

The Quality Stocks Daily Stock Report http://video.qualitystocks.net

The Quality Stocks Daily Blog http://blog.qualitystocks.net

The Quality Stocks “Ones to Watch” http://Gotstocks.QualityStocks.net

Please see disclaimer on QualityStocks website: http://disclaimer.qualitystocks.net

Lappola Industries Inc. (LPADE.OB) Finds Solid Q3 Spray Foam Insulation Growth in Down Cycle, Distribution & Service Network May Offer Opportunity

As the markets continue to waffle, perhaps the astute investor should be looking for opportunities. There are companies muddling through a slower cycle and happy to be doing so as their brethren falter. Finding those companies that are moving through the current cycle with less difficulty usually indicates a product and management structure that is more resistant to cycles and ready to be expanded into a more diversified company as conditions improve. These types of companies are far and few between, but can lead to a nice long term profit if developed and cared for in the right way.

Lappola Industries Inc., a spray foam and coatings manufacturer and distributor, works to manufacture and distribute spray foam and coating insulation products to commercial/residential building owners and contractors. The company reported stable to slightly increased results during the third quarter.

Not all construction related products are experiencing slower growth in the later part of 2008. There are, in fact, many products that are finding increased sales as a result of slower economic conditions. Energy saving products are one such product class that are experiencing slow to moderate growth as consumers and building owners come to understand that reducing energy costs, by spending a little, is a wise investment.

Lappola Industries appears to be in the right place at the right time and is quickly capitalizing on this understanding. In the third quarter 2008, the company reports that sales increased to $13.4 million from $8.4 million Q3 2007. From all appearances, this trend is likely to continue as consumers and building owners come to understand that these foam and coating products are somewhat superior to traditional batting insulation products.

Although traditional batting insulation will remain a standard for many applications of insulation, foam spray and coating products are quickly becoming the norm for insulation applications where tight spaces limit battings’ effectiveness. The sprays can also be used in more open applications, such as between joists, but their use in tight locations, such as stud-to-window, is where they excel.

The company is the leading distributor and servicer of its products across the country. It takes pride in the fact that its reach is designed to provide exceptional product sales and service across large geographic areas. One does wonder, however, if the company is missing an opportunity with this distribution network of warehouses and support services when others may be experiencing less ability to service existing customers in other building trades. Although capital is surely tight, expansion with this backbone of warehouse and service personnel may be an interesting opportunity when others are finding lack of direction.

Although purely speculative, perhaps an investor with designs on the future may be interested in Lappola Industries as building activities begin to exit the current down economic cycle - given their apparent economic health in a time of “crisis.”

About QualityStocks:

QualityStocks’ Small Cap Stock Newsletter is a free service that collects data from hundreds of Small-Cap online Investment Newsletters into one free Daily Newsletter Report.

Sign up for “The QualityStocks Daily Newsletter” please visit www.QualityStocks.net

The Quality Stocks Daily Stock Report http://video.qualitystocks.net

The Quality Stocks Daily Blog http://blog.qualitystocks.net

The Quality Stocks “Ones to Watch” http://Gotstocks.QualityStocks.net

Please see disclaimer on QualityStocks website: http://disclaimer.qualitystocks.net

Argan, Inc. (AGX) has an Eye on the Future with Power Production as its Focus

Argan, Inc., through its Gemma Power Systems subsidiary, is focused on designing and building energy plants. These plants utilize petroleum fuel as well as alterative energy including ethanol, biodiesel and renewable energy sources such as wind and solar power. The company also provides inside premise wiring services to the federal government and manufactures, packages, and distributes premium nutraceutical products.

In recent news, the company announced revenues of $75 million for Q2 2008 versus $53 million for Q2 2007, a 41.3% increase. The company’s Gemma Power Systems subsidiary contributed 94.1% of total revenues and showed significant gains in EBITDA. Argan’s backlog has grown significantly to surpass $500 million and the company anticipates increased revenues as the contracts progress from the engineering and procurement stage to the construction stage of execution.”

According to Yahoo Finance, the company has total cash of $104 million, or $7.76 a share, and total debt of $5.42 million. It is unusual but favorable for a company to be valued this closely to its cash position when it has little debt and increasing revenues. Currently, insiders hold 49.53% of the shares, showing strong confidence from management, directors and others on the “inside”, while institutions hold 29%.

About QualityStocks:

QualityStocks’ Small Cap Stock Newsletter is a free service that collects data from hundreds of Small-Cap online Investment Newsletters into one free Daily Newsletter Report.

Sign up for “The QualityStocks Daily Newsletter” please visit www.QualityStocks.net

The Quality Stocks Daily Stock Report http://video.qualitystocks.net

The Quality Stocks Daily Blog http://blog.qualitystocks.net

The Quality Stocks “Ones to Watch” http://Gotstocks.QualityStocks.net

Please see disclaimer on QualityStocks website: http://disclaimer.qualitystocks.net

Dassault Systèmes (DASTY) Rolls Out V6R2009x as Part of V6 Platform Innovation

Dassault Systèmes is a global leader in 3D and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, delivering services to more than 100,000 customers in 80 countries. The company today announced the launch of the latest version of its new platform, V6R2009x, which is designed to extend the value of a customer’s existing PLM assets.

The 2009x is part of the V6 portfolio, which is used by many companies in the architecture industry, as well as household names like Proctor & Gamble for consumer packaged goods; Nikon in high tech applications; as well as in industrial equipment, life sciences, automotive and aerospace industries.

“From leveraging online communities, such as 3DVIA.com, to integrated requirement, functional, logical, and physical definitions of products, the V6 platform is harnessing the collective intelligence of all participants in a product’s lifecycle,” Dominique Florack, senior executive vice president, products, research and development for Dassault Systèmes stated in the press release. “V6R2009x delivers key functionality, such as compliance capabilities for environmental and FDA regulations, and a new BOM configuration solution to manage product unit effectiveness.”

According to Ken Moro, the executive responsible for Nikon Corp.’s Industrial Design Initiative, Dassault Systèmes’ latest release and innovative solution is the result of hard work and collaborative efforts.

“From what we’ve seen in our preliminary experiences with CATIA V6, Dassault Systèmes has put the values of collaboration and innovation at the core of its online design solution. Global collaborative innovation is a driving force in today’s market and Dassault Systèmes’ V6 is taking it to new levels,” Moro stated.

About QualityStocks:

QualityStocks’ Small Cap Stock Newsletter is a free service that collects data from hundreds of Small-Cap online Investment Newsletters into one free Daily Newsletter Report.

Sign up for “The QualityStocks Daily Newsletter” please visit www.QualityStocks.net

The Quality Stocks Daily Stock Report http://video.qualitystocks.net

The Quality Stocks Daily Blog http://blog.qualitystocks.net

The Quality Stocks “Ones to Watch” http://Gotstocks.QualityStocks.net

Please see disclaimer on QualityStocks website: http://disclaimer.qualitystocks.net

Stratos Renewables Corp. (SRNW.OB) Secures Approval to Produce Up to 90 Million Gallons of Sugarcane Ethanol per Year

Today before the bell, Stratos Renewables announced that it has signed land agreements to secure enough land in the northern coastal region of Peru to produce up to 90 million gallons of sugarcane-based ethanol each year. The company plans to use the land for sugarcane cultivation, milling and distillation into ethanol.

These strategic agreements provide Stratos with land that has historically achieved some of the highest yields of sugarcane in the world. Peru’s agricultural climate conditions and rich soil allow year-round sugarcane harvesting and high yields. The advantageous position of the country also provides low transportation costs for export and distribution due to its coastal access and proximity to the Pan-American Highway.

Stratos President and CEO Tom Snyder stated, “We are pleased that our negotiations with local communities in Northern Peru have resulted in mutually beneficial relationships. Securing this land marks an important milestone in our strategy to become one of the lowest-cost ethanol producers in the world while stimulating the Peruvian economy. We have spent considerable time working with local officials to create programs that deliver a sustainable agro-investment environment. We’re encouraged by this progress and we are solidifying contracts with major engineering and construction companies to further implement our business plan.”

About QualityStocks:

QualityStocks’ Small Cap Stock Newsletter is a free service that collects data from hundreds of Small-Cap online Investment Newsletters into one free Daily Newsletter Report.

Sign up for “The QualityStocks Daily Newsletter” please visit www.QualityStocks.net

The Quality Stocks Daily Stock Report http://video.qualitystocks.net

The Quality Stocks Daily Blog http://blog.qualitystocks.net

The Quality Stocks “Ones to Watch” http://Gotstocks.QualityStocks.net

Please see disclaimer on QualityStocks website: http://disclaimer.qualitystocks.net

Tri-Star Holdings, Inc. (TSHL.PK) Provides Update on Gold Mine, Dividend Update

Today, Tri-Star Holdings, Inc. released the following shareholder update and address from President Anthony Mellone in reply to investor inquiries regarding the management’s recent visit to the Wickenburg mine:

“On Thursday, Robert Chastain began training improved technique in the way of the trammel’s operation to increase yields and processing efficiency. After increasing the water flow and decreasing the overall pitch, we started seeing gold. Once the equipment was calibrated we retrieved 1.4 grams of gold flakes and pieces out of one wheel barrel sample that had previously been processed with no yields.”

“To boost our processing, we have begun digging a holding pond for water to be drawn on site. We also took out a one-inch layer of black sand and gold dust we believe to contain as much as 30% gold dust in the black sand. We estimate that we should retrieve one ounce per ton of gold (let alone silver and platinum) to start with. Azrock Mining should be processing upwards of 35 tons per day beginning this week with our current scale of operation.”

“Assuming that all runs smoothly and barring any equipment delays, we should be able to maintain processing 35 tons a day, generating at least $20,000.00 a day in gold recovery revenues for the first two to three weeks ($140,000.00 producing seven days a week). We also anticipate the arrival of additional equipment on site within a week that, if on schedule, will boost our production to 100 tons a day. Production should reach full scale operations at 200 tons processed per day within two months — a major landmark for the company.”

“We are now processing the video footage from the operations, and compiling pictures of the extracted gold and plan to have this content posted on www.tristargold.com by Wednesday. Additionally, all dividend shares have been mailed out. Registered holders will receive them at their registered address, and those held “in street name” will be received by the various financial institutions. If you have any questions about your dividend shares, please begin by inquiring with your broker.”

About QualityStocks:

QualityStocks’ Small Cap Stock Newsletter is a free service that collects data from hundreds of Small-Cap online Investment Newsletters into one free Daily Newsletter Report.

Sign up for “The QualityStocks Daily Newsletter” please visit www.QualityStocks.net

The Quality Stocks Daily Stock Report http://video.qualitystocks.net

The Quality Stocks Daily Blog http://blog.qualitystocks.net

The Quality Stocks “Ones to Watch” http://Gotstocks.QualityStocks.net

Please see disclaimer on QualityStocks website: http://disclaimer.qualitystocks.net

MyECheck Inc. (MYEC.OB) Showcases an Impressive Client List

MyECheck is a company that may become a pioneer in the future of online banking. Based in California, the company has led the way in their industry, giving their customers the power to safely bank online and has capitalized on this market by providing people piece of mind in the ever-changing E-commerce marketplace. While many people have heard of MyECheck, they may not be familiar with their impressive array of clients of which span the entire business world.

One of these renowned clients is the Simon Property Group. (NYSE: SPG). The Simon Property Group is an S&P 500 Company and the largest public U.S. real estate company. Simon Property is a fully integrated real estate company which operates from five retail real estate platforms and currently owns or has an interest in 387 properties comprising 263 million square feet of gross leasable area in North America, Europe and Asia.

Another client of MyECheck is the California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS). The CalSTRS’s primary responsibility is to provide retirement related benefits and services to teachers in public schools and community colleges. It administers retirement, disability and survivor benefits for California’s 813,000 public school educators and their families from the state’s 1,400 school districts, county offices of education and community college districts. CalSTRS is the largest U.S. teachers’ retirement fund and the second largest U.S. public pension fund with a membership of 795,000 and assets of $147 billion as of September 30, 2008.

Other clients of MyECheck include: the Online Commerce Group, NetCarats and Sunsetter Products, all of whom are companies on the rise and have entrusted MyECheck to handle their affairs. MyECheck is clearly a company making a powerful entry into the ecommerce market place; it is only a matter of time before MyECheck becomes a force in the industry.

About QualityStocks:

QualityStocks’ Small Cap Stock Newsletter is a free service that collects data from hundreds of Small-Cap online Investment Newsletters into one free Daily Newsletter Report.

Sign up for “The QualityStocks Daily Newsletter” please visit www.QualityStocks.net

The Quality Stocks Daily Stock Report http://video.qualitystocks.net

The Quality Stocks Daily Blog http://blog.qualitystocks.net

The Quality Stocks “Ones to Watch” http://Gotstocks.QualityStocks.net

Please see disclaimer on QualityStocks website: http://disclaimer.qualitystocks.net

Axial Vector Engine Corp. (AXVC.PK) Takes Action to Combat Rising Energy Demand

The world population continues to rise and more devices are requiring greater amounts of power to operate at full capacity. This dilemma further escalates when one considers the rising middle class around the work, increasing the demand for power. This trend can continue, but only if there are renewable sources of energy to replace the energy drawn from quickly depleting oil fields.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a prime example of the soaring power demand. Vipin Sharma, Tripp Lite vice president for EEMEA and India sales, stated, “The swelling demand for power in the UAE is being fuelled by the rapid increase in population and unprecedented growth in the nation’s economy, all of which requires tremendous amounts of electricity.”

Axial Vector Engine is seeking to relieve this power stress by developing highly efficient engines that can run on multiple types of fuel as well as marketing the next generation of generators for the wind power industry. The company also has their GENSETS that reach 98.5% efficiency in converting mechanical energy to electric energy.

There is little question about Axial’s lock on technologically superior products. With automotive, military, power production, and even appliance applications, every market is available to them with huge revenue potential.

About QualityStocks:

QualityStocks’ Small Cap Stock Newsletter is a free service that collects data from hundreds of Small-Cap online Investment Newsletters into one free Daily Newsletter Report.

Sign up for “The QualityStocks Daily Newsletter” please visit www.QualityStocks.net

The Quality Stocks Daily Stock Report http://video.qualitystocks.net

The Quality Stocks Daily Blog http://blog.qualitystocks.net

The Quality Stocks “Ones to Watch” http://Gotstocks.QualityStocks.net

Please see disclaimer on QualityStocks website: http://disclaimer.qualitystocks.net

Monday, November 24, 2008

Communication Intelligence Corp. (CICI.OB) Inks Service Agreement with iPipeline to Deliver Service to Top-5 Insurer

Communication Intelligence Corporation (OTCBB: CICI) supplies electronic signature solutions for the financial industry, as well as biometric signature verification technology. The company today announced an alliance with iPipeline, an industry leader in distribution software for insurance and financial services company, in which CIC will provide iPipeline with its electronic signature technology. iPipeline chose CIC as a partner because of the company’s position in financial services and it’s real-time eSignature capture, verification and binding technologies.

“With our focus on full functioning, easily extensible and proven electronic signature technology, CIC is an excellent choice for us because of its successful track record in the financial services sector,” Tim Wallace, CEO of iPipeline stated in the press release. “The cost and time savings realized through straight through processing are significant. CIC’s electronic signature technology provides the final and essential step to easily migrate to a truly paperless environment. Our combined offering provides our customers with a safe, secure and convenient experience.”

CIC’s technology will complement iPipeline’s wizard-based iGO Forms Platform, an intelligent fill-able forms solution for the life insurance product provider’s high-net-worth life insurance customers. The technology delivers accessible product information, rate quotes and application forms, ensuring the validation of completed forms, accurate information transfer and an electronic approval process. For CIC, today’s announcement confirms the necessity of its products, as well as the company’s position in the marketplace.

“When leading insurance companies select and deploy our electronic signature solutions, it validates the confidence in CIC and its products that we strive for,” Guido DiGregorio, CIC’s chairman and CEO stated. “We see a significant trend among carriers towards integrating forms with eSignature. We look forward to continuing our work with iPipeline to support its current and future product and customer needs, the goal of which is to enable straight through processing of electronic forms and the ultimate objective of a truly paperless process.”

About QualityStocks:

QualityStocks’ Small Cap Stock Newsletter is a free service that collects data from hundreds of Small-Cap online Investment Newsletters into one free Daily Newsletter Report.

Sign up for “The QualityStocks Daily Newsletter” please visit www.QualityStocks.net

The Quality Stocks Daily Stock Report http://video.qualitystocks.net

The Quality Stocks Daily Blog http://blog.qualitystocks.net

The Quality Stocks “Ones to Watch” http://Gotstocks.QualityStocks.net

Please see disclaimer on QualityStocks website: http://disclaimer.qualitystocks.net

BioSolar, Inc. (BSRC.OB) is Generating Media Buzz with Launch of Production Plans for its BioBacksheet™ Technology

BioSolar, Inc. (OTC BB: BSRC) is currently developing a breakthrough technology to produce bio-based materials from renewable plant sources to reduce the cost per watt of solar cells. The company recently announced that it is preparing for pre-production of its anticipated BioBacksheet™, a protective covering for photovoltaic solar cells made from renewable plant sources, rather than the expensive petroleum-based film currently in use.

The pre-production announcement has fueled interest from solar cell manufacturers and the media, including California Energy Circuit and PV Tech. In fact, RenewableEnergyWorld.com recently released an article from Beacon Equity Research analyst Victor Sula that stated, “BioSolar’s material has durability characteristics similar to conventional petroleum-based plastics” and noted that previous attempts to make a backsheet with bio-plastics were unsuccessful due to the material’s “low melting temperature and fragile molecular structure.”

The chief executive officer of BioSolar, Inc., Dr. David Lee, commented, “BioSolar has significantly expanded its activity recently, and we are excited that our new developments and continued progress have not only generated interest from partners, manufacturers and analysts, but have brought our BioBacksheet™ to the forefront of the media’s attention as well.” Dr. Lee is scheduled to appear on Grok’s Science Radio Show on Wednesday, November 26, 2008 to discuss his company’s breakthrough technology.

About QualityStocks:

QualityStocks’ Small Cap Stock Newsletter is a free service that collects data from hundreds of Small-Cap online Investment Newsletters into one free Daily Newsletter Report.

Sign up for “The QualityStocks Daily Newsletter” please visit www.QualityStocks.net

The Quality Stocks Daily Stock Report http://video.qualitystocks.net

The Quality Stocks Daily Blog http://blog.qualitystocks.net

The Quality Stocks “Ones to Watch” http://Gotstocks.QualityStocks.net

Please see disclaimer on QualityStocks website: http://disclaimer.qualitystocks.net

UFC Fighter Marcus “Maximus” Aurelio Backs up Changing Times Vitamins, Inc. (SGTB.PK) RecoveryX

Last month, Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fighter Marcus Aurelio agreed to be a spokes person for RecoveryX, Changing Times Vitamins’ energy/sports drink that contains a clinically tested algae extract which has been shown to reduce swelling/ inflammation and may support a compromised immune system.

In the press release announcing the partnership, Aurelio stated, “I’ve been using RecoveryX, and it has been great in my training.” He joins baseball superstar Manny Ramirez and World Strongman Competitor Kevin Knee in the RecoveryX camp, to which he said, “I’m happy to be part of the RecoveryX Team.”

RecoveryX is made from a variation of unique fresh water algae and contains no empty calories, caffeine or sugar; ingredients that are known to provide a quick rush followed by a debilitating crash. By using RecoveryX to better manage post-exercise inflammation, athletes can recover faster, enhance their training adaptations, perform better in workouts and competitions, and possibly avoid injuries.

About QualityStocks:

QualityStocks’ Small Cap Stock Newsletter is a free service that collects data from hundreds of Small-Cap online Investment Newsletters into one free Daily Newsletter Report.

Sign up for “The QualityStocks Daily Newsletter” please visit www.QualityStocks.net

The Quality Stocks Daily Stock Report http://video.qualitystocks.net

The Quality Stocks Daily Blog http://blog.qualitystocks.net

The Quality Stocks “Ones to Watch” http://Gotstocks.QualityStocks.net

Please see disclaimer on QualityStocks website: http://disclaimer.qualitystocks.net

US Geothermal, Inc. (AMEX:HTM): Geothermal is Another Viable Source of Renewable Energy

Geothermal energy is classified as a renewable source of electricity, and is considered to be a clean, environmentally friendly, sustainable method of power generation. As of August of this year, nearly 4,000 MW of new geothermal power plant capacity was under development in the United States.

Geothermal energy offers several benefits. A geothermal power plant does not burn fuel, and energy production is clean and renewable. Because it is a base load source, geothermal plants are able to run 24 hours a day, every day with no emissions. With rising demand for energy and a need to develop domestic resources of energy, geothermal is rapidly growing into a $1.5 billion per year industry.

One of the companies working to develop geothermal energy resources for electrical power and direct uses is US Geothermal, Inc. The company is led by CEO and President Daniel Krunz who has more than three decades of experience in all areas of engineering, management, accounting, finance and operations. Previously he held positions in Ivanhoe Mines (President), MK Gold Company (President & CEO) and Morrison Knudsen Corporation (Vice President & Controller, and as CFO to the Mining Group).

About QualityStocks:

QualityStocks’ Small Cap Stock Newsletter is a free service that collects data from hundreds of Small-Cap online Investment Newsletters into one free Daily Newsletter Report.

Sign up for “The QualityStocks Daily Newsletter” please visit www.QualityStocks.net

The Quality Stocks Daily Stock Report http://video.qualitystocks.net

The Quality Stocks Daily Blog http://blog.qualitystocks.net

The Quality Stocks “Ones to Watch” http://Gotstocks.QualityStocks.net

Please see disclaimer on QualityStocks website: http://disclaimer.qualitystocks.net

FutureFuel Inc. (FTFL.OB) Grants Special Dividend, Foresees Biodiesel and Specialty Chemicals Expansion as Markets Permit

The quiet ones are always the ones to watch when times get tough. These companies go about their business, quietly achieving business target after business target, regardless of what may be happening in the larger economy. This is not to suggest that the larger economy does not affect these companies, but it does suggest that, if they have been following solid business principles for a company of their size, they may be less exposed and ready for solid expansion when opportunity presents itself. Finding companies like this is a solid way to be positioned for expansionary times.

FutureFuel Inc., a biodiesel and specialty chemicals manufacturer, works to manufacture, market and distribute specialty chemicals and biodiesel fuels primarily in the United States. The company concentrates on small batch specialty chemicals for a broad based environmentally sensitive market.

When one considers the specialty chemicals marketplace, large and sprawling manufacturing facilities usually come to mind. FutureFuel Inc. is anything but this perception. The company works across a wide spectrum of end-use markets to provide organic specialty chemicals directed at specific end uses. This approach enables it to provide specific targeted organic products for specific needs. Often, customers that are forced to purchase specialty chemicals from larger corporations do not receive this same attention and price support, ultimately giving the company an added advantage to gain share in targeted markets as they please.

At present, the company is finding solid successes in: agrochemicals, detergent additives, cosmetics, food additives, adhesives and specialty polymers. Although one might suggest that biofuels are simply another specialty chemical, the company does not treat it as such and indicates future growth as conditions warrant.

An accredited BQ 9000 producer of biodiesel, the company currently has the capacity to produce 2.4 million gallons of biodiesel per year. In the first part of 2009 (or as market conditions permit), it expects that biodiesel capacity will expand in a planned and significant way, with some indicating a cellulose feedstock in manufacturing. In this respect, the company’s continuous batch capacity will easily feed its rail, truck and barge systems for easy and timely delivery from its Batesville Ark plant.

From all appearances, FutureFuel Inc. has been planning its expansion of biodiesel and specialty operations in a careful and calculated fashion. As its smallness begins to reach a mass where expansion is likely to become an issue, those that have their capital in place at the company may well be in store for a pleasant surprise. Some say that Midwestern sympathies are best left down on the farm, but in FutureFuels’ case, these same prudent methodologies may be just the ticket for solid performance once the US economy begins to find its way out of the current economic morass.

About QualityStocks:

QualityStocks’ Small Cap Stock Newsletter is a free service that collects data from hundreds of Small-Cap online Investment Newsletters into one free Daily Newsletter Report.

Sign up for “The QualityStocks Daily Newsletter” please visit www.QualityStocks.net

The Quality Stocks Daily Stock Report http://video.qualitystocks.net

The Quality Stocks Daily Blog http://blog.qualitystocks.net

The Quality Stocks “Ones to Watch” http://Gotstocks.QualityStocks.net

Please see disclaimer on QualityStocks website: http://disclaimer.qualitystocks.net

Tri-Star Holdings Inc. (TSHL.PK) Makes the News with Wickenburg Mine Operations

Tri-Star Holdings, Inc. is an up and coming diversified holding company that is targeting developing and undervalued technologies with massive potential for return and increased shareholder value. Based out of Florida, Tri-Star is operating in two principal industries through its medical and noble & precious mining divisions.

The company’s primary goal is to continue to develop its diversified operations while acquiring further asset-based companies that are either generating revenues or have proven assets with the potential for large profit margins. Lately, the company’s precious mining divisions have taken center stage at Tri-Star and have gained the company national recognition.

On November 19th, Tri-Star announced that several developments have taken place at the Company’s gold placer mining claim on the Hassayampa River in Wickenburg, Arizona. Tri-Star CEO Anthony Mellone and Director of Security Gordon Graham have been on location overseeing placement of equipment, additional equipment purchases and conducting video interviews for public release.

Azrock Mining arrived with the company’s trammel refinery and assorted equipment for initial placement and operations. The equipment was placed for initial processing tests and Azrock officials, together with Mr. Mellone and Mr. Graham, began processing raw earth. The company also purchased a 2,300 gallon water truck to temporarily meet the on-site water needs of the processing operations until a well is established on the property. Management stated that operations will continue and anticipates announcing its first production results early this week.

About QualityStocks:

QualityStocks’ Small Cap Stock Newsletter is a free service that collects data from hundreds of Small-Cap online Investment Newsletters into one free Daily Newsletter Report.

Sign up for “The QualityStocks Daily Newsletter” please visit www.QualityStocks.net

The Quality Stocks Daily Stock Report http://video.qualitystocks.net

The Quality Stocks Daily Blog http://blog.qualitystocks.net

The Quality Stocks “Ones to Watch” http://Gotstocks.QualityStocks.net

Please see disclaimer on QualityStocks website: http://disclaimer.qualitystocks.net

Caterpillar Sends Active Power, Inc. (ACPW) Two Multimillion Dollar Orders

Today, Active Power announced that it received two new orders from its OEM partner Caterpillar. The first order is for ten 900 kVA UPS (uninterruptible power supply) systems, anticipated to be delivered in the first quarter of next year. The second order is for six 900 kVA systems which will be delivered in the next five weeks.

Jim Clishem, president and CEO of Active Power, stated, “We are pleased to see the continued market momentum our OEM partner is experiencing, which is evidenced by the selection of Caterpillar for these large system deployments. These two orders exemplify the confidence the market is placing in flywheel technology and its inherent benefits of energy and space efficiency, high reliability and environmental sustainability.”

In the past 16 years, Active Power has shipped more than 2,000 flywheels in systems with more than 50 million hours of runtime. Active Power UPS systems separate themselves from the competition by performing at efficiency levels up to 98 percent, resulting in lower energy consumption and improvement in companies’ bottom lines.

About QualityStocks:

QualityStocks’ Small Cap Stock Newsletter is a free service that collects data from hundreds of Small-Cap online Investment Newsletters into one free Daily Newsletter Report.

Sign up for “The QualityStocks Daily Newsletter” please visit www.QualityStocks.net

The Quality Stocks Daily Stock Report http://video.qualitystocks.net

The Quality Stocks Daily Blog http://blog.qualitystocks.net

The Quality Stocks “Ones to Watch” http://Gotstocks.QualityStocks.net

Please see disclaimer on QualityStocks website: http://disclaimer.qualitystocks.net

FFW Corp. (FFWC.OB) Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend, Increases Amount 4.76%

FFW Corp. announced today that it has approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.22 for each common stock held. The dividend will be distributed to shareholders on December 31, 2008 if they are on record December 12, 2008. This quarter’s dividend is 4.76% greater than last year’s same quarter dividend of $0.21 per share.

According to the press release, the book value of the company was $18.31 per share as of the end of last month. Shares are currently trading at $11, presenting investors with an undervalued investment opportunity. As of October 31, 2008, FFW Corp. has assets of $315.5 million and shareholders’ equity of $20.4 million.

FFW Corp. is focused on operating as the holding company of First Federal Savings Bank of Wabash. The bank provides a broad range of financial products and services, including various deposit accounts, money market savings, NOW, money market checking, regular checking, certificate accounts, mortgage loans, consumer loans, commercial and multifamily real estate loans, construction loans, and commercial business loans.

About QualityStocks:

QualityStocks’ Small Cap Stock Newsletter is a free service that collects data from hundreds of Small-Cap online Investment Newsletters into one free Daily Newsletter Report.

Sign up for “The QualityStocks Daily Newsletter” please visit www.QualityStocks.net

The Quality Stocks Daily Stock Report http://video.qualitystocks.net

The Quality Stocks Daily Blog http://blog.qualitystocks.net

The Quality Stocks “Ones to Watch” http://Gotstocks.QualityStocks.net

Please see disclaimer on QualityStocks website: http://disclaimer.qualitystocks.net

Hybrid Technologies, Inc. (HYBR.OB) Unveils the World’s Ultimate Electric Super Car Exclusively at Sam’s Club®

Hybrid Technologies, Inc. (HYBR.OB), an emerging technology company that focuses on the development and marketing of lithium-powered vehicles and products, as well as commercial and residential properties, recently announced that the company will unveil the world’s ultimate electric Super Car exclusively at Sam’s Club®, the members only warehouse division of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

The company’s exotic electric Super Car delivers high-speed performance without burning a drop of fuel. The eye-catching Super Car is capable of reaching over 150 mph miles per hour and accelerates from zero 60 mph in less than five seconds. In addition, the Super Car offers an expanded drive range of 200 miles on a single 110v or 220v charge, making the lithium-powered vehicle a top performer in alternative fuel transportation.

This car is the first off the production line and is being featured in the Sam’s Club 2008 Annual Gift Guide and online at samsclub.com as a Once-In-A-Lifetime® package. The high-performance vehicle is available for purchase starting on November 12, 2008 through the Sam’s Club website and only to Sam’s Club members. Click here to view details from Sam’s Club.com: http://www.samsclub.com/shopping/navigate.do?catg=12666&pid=CO_10-17-08_OIAL

About QualityStocks:

QualityStocks’ Small Cap Stock Newsletter is a free service that collects data from hundreds of Small-Cap online Investment Newsletters into one free Daily Newsletter Report.

Sign up for “The QualityStocks Daily Newsletter” please visit www.QualityStocks.net

The Quality Stocks Daily Stock Report http://video.qualitystocks.net

The Quality Stocks Daily Blog http://blog.qualitystocks.net

The Quality Stocks “Ones to Watch” http://Gotstocks.QualityStocks.net

Please see disclaimer on QualityStocks website: http://disclaimer.qualitystocks.net

Simtrol, Inc. (SMRL.OB) Visitor Software Offers a Whole New Way to Manage Jail Visitations

Simtrol Visitor is a software-based video visitation system that allows visitors to connect with inmates. The software records and monitors all activities and manages jail visitation. Visitor can be deployed by itself or be integrated with Simtrol’s other criminal justice products.

Visitor offers several key benefits such as better safety since the visitors are safely separated from prisoners, enhanced productivity because there is no need for movement in and out of secure areas, zero chance of contraband, the ability to record evidence, and greater access as visitors can visit from remote locations outside of the jail facility.

The platform is capable of working on any standards-compliant Java Web Application Server and Relational Database Management Server. Through the operator dashboard, officers can easily schedule and manage visitation sessions, monitor a live grid of visitations, record all or selected sessions, manually terminate visits if there are disturbances, extend or reduce visit durations in real time, and provide instructions to participants.

About QualityStocks:

QualityStocks’ Small Cap Stock Newsletter is a free service that collects data from hundreds of Small-Cap online Investment Newsletters into one free Daily Newsletter Report.

Sign up for “The QualityStocks Daily Newsletter” please visit www.QualityStocks.net

The Quality Stocks Daily Stock Report http://video.qualitystocks.net

The Quality Stocks Daily Blog http://blog.qualitystocks.net

The Quality Stocks “Ones to Watch” http://Gotstocks.QualityStocks.net

Please see disclaimer on QualityStocks website: http://disclaimer.qualitystocks.net

Performance Health Technologies, Inc. (PFMH.OB) CEO Takes Time for Interview

Recently, we had a chance to sit down with Performance Health Technologies (PFMH.OB) CEO Robert Prunetti. Appointed as President and CEO of Performance on March 15th, 2006, Prunetti reengineered the company, launching new marketing and product development strategies and eventually taking the company public.

While a leader in the boardroom, Prunetti is also a standout citizen. In 2003, Prunetti was named citizen of the year by the Greater Mercer County, New Jersey Chamber of Commerce. One of the main reasons for this recognition was Prunetti’s hard work and dedication with the Mercer County Open Space Trust Fund, which protected literally thousands of acres of the state’s natural resources in the area’s pristine natural spaces.

Though confronted with a busy schedule, Prunetti took time to answer questions about Performance Health Technology and its premier product, the Core: Tx®, which is designed to teach stroke victims how to rehabilitate themselves to make their lives, and the lives of their families, easier after enduring the physical difficulties engendered by a stroke.

QS: Please give a brief overview of the Core: Tx®?

Core:Tx® is a computer-based program that uses wireless motion-sensing technology designed for neuromuscular re-education, a technique used by rehabilitation therapists to restore normal movement in patients with orthopedic and neuromuscular impairments resulting from trauma, medical conditions and neurological conditions such as stroke and traumatic brain injury.

QS: Is Performance Health strictly an NJ Company?

While Performance Health Technologies is based in Trenton, N.J., distribution partners like Interactive Metronome, based in Chicago, are helping bring our technology to a large clinical population across the country.

QS: Are there any products by Performance we should be on the lookout for?

Future products will include internet enabled software and hardware systems that allow users even more flexibility with their exercise routines, whether rehabbing from an injury or condition, or building strength and coordination.

Recently, PHT signed an agreement with Minneapolis-based Logic Product Development. Under the agreement, Logic, a product development and manufacturing company, will improve the usability and design of the next-generation Core:Tx® rehabilitation device. The updated version will be significantly smaller and lighter, read movement in multiple directions, and have multi-use capabilities for a more complex exercise program.

The product will also be able to run on Bluetooth technology for greater accuracy and improved signal strength, enabling the Core:Tx® to account for a more peripheral movement. The device is scheduled to be ready for release, along with the next generation of Core:Tx ® software, which is planned to be web-enabled to allow for remote access to the therapy. With this product, patients will be able to remain connected to their physical therapists via the Internet.

QS: Where do you see Performance Health going in the next decade?

The market for consumer-electronic-based therapeutic and well-being products is expected to grow by 20 percent per year, reaching about $4 billion worldwide by 2010. Performance Health Technologies, Inc. is currently leading the way in the development and marketing of innovative products that guide and monitor exercise and rehabilitation. We remain committed to constant innovation of our products through the convergence of clinical knowledge and cutting-edge technology. Markets such as general fitness, sports performance exercise, and corrective exercise are targets for our products.

About QualityStocks:

QualityStocks’ Small Cap Stock Newsletter is a free service that collects data from hundreds of Small-Cap online Investment Newsletters into one free Daily Newsletter Report.

Sign up for “The QualityStocks Daily Newsletter” please visit www.QualityStocks.net

The Quality Stocks Daily Stock Report http://video.qualitystocks.net

The Quality Stocks Daily Blog http://blog.qualitystocks.net

The Quality Stocks “Ones to Watch” http://Gotstocks.QualityStocks.net

Please see disclaimer on QualityStocks website: http://disclaimer.qualitystocks.net

Will Going Green Grow Green?

If it hasn’t happened already, you will inevitably become aware of investment opportunities based on goals and principles that might be environmentally friendly, community-focused, or faith-based. In fact, about one out of every nine dollars under professional management in the United States is already invested according to socially screened criteria.
There are two key questions to ask yourself when considering how this rising tide could affect your portfolio. The first starts with your long-term outlook.

Does It Fit?
It’s not uncommon for socially screened investments to tug at your heart strings. However, it may be risky to give your feelings too great a role in the decision-making process. Any investment decision you make should consider your current circumstances and long-term goals. Thus, an appropriate investment should satisfy not only your conscience but also your asset allocation strategy, your risk tolerance, and your time horizon.

What Is It?
The universe of socially responsible investment opportunities is diverse, but most investments fall into one of these popular categories.

Green investments are associated with companies that develop products and services to help protect or improve the environment. Green is currently the most popular aspect of socially conscious investing. A survey of investors found that 71% chose environmental technology as the most desirable investment sector, and 54% said that environmental investing would be an important focus for them in the future.

Faith-based investments tend to avoid companies with products, services, or practices that violate certain core beliefs or religious principles. Rather, they seek out companies that are more closely aligned with certain moral or ethical standards.

Community investing is the fastest growing area of socially conscious investing, with 540% growth over the past decade.3 The focus is on making loans and capital available to underprivileged communities for affordable housing, child and health care, and business start-ups.

If you are interested in socially conscious investing, we can help make sure that any decisions are based not only on your beliefs, but on sound investment principles as well.

About QualityStocks:

QualityStocks’ Small Cap Stock Newsletter is a free service that collects data from hundreds of Small-Cap online Investment Newsletters into one free Daily Newsletter Report.

Sign up for “The QualityStocks Daily Newsletter” please visit www.QualityStocks.net

The Quality Stocks Daily Stock Report http://video.qualitystocks.net

The Quality Stocks Daily Blog http://blog.qualitystocks.net

The Quality Stocks “Ones to Watch” http://Gotstocks.QualityStocks.net

Please see disclaimer on QualityStocks website: http://disclaimer.qualitystocks.net

Friday, November 28, 2008

Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Monday, November 24, 2008

QualityStocks Links

Blog Archive

About Me