Hat Trick Beverage Inc. (HKBV.PK) is “One to Watch”

Posted on 9/5/2008 @ 6:38 PM in #Stocks by QualityStocks 0 comments

Hat Trick Beverage, Inc. is the parent company of several operating subsidiaries in the hot- and cold-drink industry. Trading on the Pink Sheets, they have operations in San Diego, California, and Toronto, Ontario. The company has their corporate headquarters in Encinitas, California. The company’s product lineup includes Dos Lagos, which are traditional Mexican juice drinks aimed at the growing Latino and Hispanic community. They also have their Vital V2o, a healthy vitamin-enriched, zero calorie, zero carbohydrate, no sugar added line of Vitality Waters. In addition, they have their Buzzys Coffee, which are flavored canned coffee drinks. This includes a rich smooth espresso with sweet caramel concoction. To further growth, Hat Trick Beverage, Inc. and Buckethead Beverages, Inc. have created a joint venture. This joint venture combines innovative products from Buckethead with the expertise and distribution network of Hat Trick. Buckethead products include Pumped Fitness Water, an all-natural, lightly

Bald Eagle Energy Inc. (BEEI.OB) is “One to Watch”

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Bald Eagle Energy Inc. is an oil and gas exploration company headquartered in Dallas, Texas. Their corporate mission is to be a partner in helping America work toward energy independence. Trading on the OTCBB, they have a market capitalization of $84.98 million. The company is focusing their efforts on Alaska’s vast energy resources. The company’s strategy for profitability is to reduce capital expenditures through a minimized team of experienced management, and to retain the consulting services of industry experts only when needed. They also utilize third-party drilling companies to limit investment in equipment and limit operating expenses. Bald Eagle holds a 100% percent working interest in six separate leases in Alaska. The six leases total 18,418 acres. They are east of the Arctic Fortitude Unit and south of the Prudhoe Bay Unit, which has produced in excess of 10 billion barrels of oil from The Prudhoe Bay Field. This field is the largest oil field in North America. The company’s land position

Neoprobe Corp. (NEOP.OB) Rated Strong Speculative Buy by Dutton; Supported by Radiopharmaceutical

Posted on 9/5/2008 @ 6:37 PM in #Stocks by QualityStocks 0 comments

Dutton Associates, one of the largest independent investment research firms in the United States, today announced it is reiterating its “Strong Speculative Buy” rating with a higher price target of $1.50 for Neoprobe Corp. (OTCBB: NEOP), a biomedical company forecast to generate profit in the second half of 2010 with earnings per share of 12 cents for the full year. Driving the projection is the company’s commercialization of Lymphoseek, a proprietary radiopharmaceutical currently in development for the identification of sentinel lymph nodes during lymph node biopsies to stage various tumor types, including breast, melanoma, and head and neck carcinomas. Moving forward with its research, the company has initiated patient recruiting for the first of two phase III clinical trials for Lymphoseek, and expects to commence the second phase III trial in the third quarter. According to the 15-page report by Dutton & Associates, the delay in this second phase III trial from mid-year stems from the company’s

Napster, Inc. (NAPS) Announces Sweet Sounding Music Subscription Agreement with Lenovo

Posted on 9/5/2008 @ 6:37 PM in #Stocks by QualityStocks 0 comments

Napster (Nasdaq: NAPS) was one of the first in taking steps toward digital music evolution. The company offers interactive music experiences that allow users to share, acquire and listen to music. The company, along with Lenovo, today announced a co-marketing agreement in which Lenovo will offer Napster’s music subscription service on its notebook and desktop PCs in the United States and Canada. Lenovo is focused on creating the world’s best-engineered personal computer. The agreement with Napster will allow the company to offer its customers instant access to millions of music tracks with a free, 14-day trial subscription of Napster To Go, as well as unlimited, on-demand access to Napster’s music catalog of more than 6 million songs. For Napster, the deal highlights the company’s market reach and strength in the music industry. “Napster’s partnership with Lenovo, a global leader in the PC market, demonstrates the power of our brand and the demand for the value we offer to music lovers,” Napster CEO

How to Grow a Business & Stock Investment Mind - The Productive Weekend Series

Posted on 9/5/2008 @ 1:29 PM in #Stocks by QualityStocks 0 comments

A-Series funding is exciting for everyone. The promoter has used his or her own seed funds, and the business model is about halfway to financial success, though without adequate cash inflows from operations as yet. It would be a crying shame to abandon ship at this delicate stage. It is only natural for venture capitalists to ask awkward questions, but the lure of superior returns is also irresistible. There used to be a time when Alphabet Rounds were the preserves of Wall Street and the wealthy. High-technology, global business, and the dreams of academic researchers hoping to get rich have contributed to a more egalitarian spread of venture capitalists today. You can now hope to raise A-Series funds from retail investors. Small players on stock exchange rings have also begun to look beyond run-of-the-mill stocks for new investment options. How can one achieve a win-win for entrepreneurs and financiers alike? Marketing Metrics provide great answers. A steady stream of returning customers is a

The Low-Profile but High Value Business of Metalico Inc. (AMEX: MEA)

Posted on 9/5/2008 @ 1:29 PM in #Stocks by QualityStocks 0 comments

Some may sneer at scrap metal, but let no snobbery stand in the way of cascading dollars from this corner of the Iron & Steel Industry. It is convenient to blame the BRIC block of countries for demanding so much of various metals that scrap enterprises have become profitable. However, the truth is that it has always been so. Fierce competition and conservation concerns make a heady mix in terms of recycling finite resources. 59% of the 36.04 million shares of this small-capital member of the Basic Materials Sector are held by reputed financial institutions. The early-September 2008 stock price has hovered close to $11 against a 52-week low of just $7.45. The Price to Earnings Ratio is just 15.13, which is excellent for such a stable and mature business. Earnings per Share are at 0.70 and the Beta is 1.26. No thinking investor can afford to turn up a nose at this impressive stock. The company is based in Cranford, N.J. It is less than two decades old but has an enviable international reputation in the

Vortex Resources Corp. (VTEX.OB) Signs Agreement Letter, Bartlett Gas Acreage said to Support 108- One Billion Cubic Feet Wells

Posted on 9/5/2008 @ 1:28 PM in #Stocks by QualityStocks 0 comments

Gone are the old days of oil and gas exploration, when a driller could stake a claim and drill a hole, hoping to hit a gusher. Today’s oil and gas marketplace is a bit different, with paperwork and lawyers being the first step in any drill program. Unfortunately, a company needs to have a certain finesse with this paperwork if it expects to bring in a gusher. If a company can be found that has skill and luck on both sides of the oil and gas exploration game (paper & drilling), profits may well gush for all. Vortex Resources Corp., an oil and gas exploration and development company, works to discover and exploit oil and natural gas, primarily in Texas. The company’s philosophy revolves around locating and exploiting well-known deposits of oil and gas to keep costs low and investor returns high. Vortex Resources was recently acquired by Emvelco Corp., along with Davy Crockett Gas Co., to reorient Emvelco Corp. away from real estate investment and toward oil and gas exploration. To understand Vortex

Welwind International Corp. (WWEI.OB) Signs Definitive Wind Energy Power Purchase Agreement, Working to Expand Further in China

Posted on 9/5/2008 @ 1:28 PM in #Stocks by QualityStocks 0 comments

Etiquette is an important part of international business development. It is especially important in some countries where the entire social (etiquette) business relationship drives the final outcome. China is perhaps one of the more strict followers of its defined business etiquette and hangs many decisions and approvals on it. Although the process may appear cumbersome at times, it is nonetheless a necessary and important part of long-term strategy. A company that can incorporate the needed “niceties” into their development plans in China will have a solid beginning and a new road to large potential profits. Welwind International Corp., an international wind energy developer and operator, works to develop international wind energy projects at all levels of participation. The company is currently working with commercial, provincial and central government partners in China to develop two 800 megawatt potential wind farms. Although the company is relatively new to the wind energy business, it has been

Uranium Hunter Corp. (URHN.OB) Projects Hold Large Potential

Posted on 9/5/2008 @ 1:27 PM in #Stocks by QualityStocks 0 comments

Uranium Hunter is a publicly traded corporation with headquarters in Toronto, Canada and a focus on developing a portfolio of quality uranium exploration properties in East Africa. The company is already well positioned in the area with its 100% interest in the Ruhuhu property and letters of intent to acquire a 100% interest in two properties found in Western Uganda. The company’s Ruhuhu proptery is located in southern Tanzania. The property covers the sediments of the Karoo sequence which shares features similar to that of the rocks of the Colorado Plateau in the western U.S., where uranium exploration companies have become prolific producers. In recent news, the company announced that its ongoing advanced field program has delivered very high Geiger-counter readings and that they will subsequently push forward with trenching, pitting and systematic sampling. To further expand its portfolio, Uranium Hunter has also entered into letters of intent with NPK Resources Ltd. to earn 100% interests in both

RedChip Featured Company: Worldwide Energy and Manufacturing USA Inc. (WEMU.OB)

Posted on 9/5/2008 @ 10:55 AM in #Stocks by QualityStocks 0 comments

Worldwide Energy and Manufacturing USA Inc. is an engineering and quality control firm specializing in manufacturing products for customers in the solar energy, aerospace, wireless telecommunications, medical equipment, and automotive industries. Worldwide has established relationships with factories in China and arranges for the manufacture of components and goods for its customers. Worldwide primarily works with a select group of factories located around Shanghai, China. To ensure that the products meet international standards, all of the active subcontractors have earned the International Standard Organization-9000 certification. The certification is issued to a factory after its management has received the required training. Because of its strong business relationships with manufacturers in China, Worldwide is able to significantly reduce its customers’ manufacturing costs while maintaining a high level of quality. In some instances, Worldwide has been able to negotiate a savings of up to

RedChip Featured Company: ZBB Energy Corporation (AMEX: ZBB)

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ZBB Energy Corporation is an energy company engaged in researching the manufacture of energy storage systems for utility companies, renewable energy generators, and commercial and industrial customers. ZBB Energy was formed in 1998 in Wisconsin as a holding company for its subsidiaries in the United States and Australia. The ZBB zinc energy storage systems (ZESS) can be used by a variety of clients. Traditional energy companies need reliable systems to store surplus energy generated during off-peak periods, which is primarily during the summer months for highly populated areas like New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles. With more companies and private citizens using alternative energy sources like solar panels and wind turbines, there is a growing need for storage devices to keep the power available for customers who are “on” and “off” the grid. Then there are industrial or commercial organizations that need an uninterrupted power supply and power quality protection from voltage, current, or frequency

RedChip Featured Company: ZAGG Inc. (ZAGG.OB)

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ZAGG Inc. (ZAGG) is a company focused on designing, manufacturing, and distributing protective clear coverings and accessories for personal electronic devices. The company has created a patented and proprietary product that is used to protect devices ranging from portable games to cell phones, and from laptops to digital cameras. ZAGG’s first configuration of their flagship product, invisibleSHIELD, came out in early 2005. The inspiration for the product came from a clear film created to protect military helicopters from high-speed damage. ZAGG’s virtually invisible product is only 0.2 millimeters thick, yet is virtually indestructible and can be removed without leaving a sticky residue. ZAGG realizes that customers often select electronic devices as an extension of their personalities, just as some do with their vehicles. And who would want to cover up something that expresses who they are? ZAGG recognizes that its patent-pending idea of wrapping handheld devices in a clear protective film a key

Recent Independent Report Suggests Value of Capital City Energy Group Inc. (CETG.OB) Oil and Gas Reserves Increased by 50% in Latest Quarter

Posted on 9/5/2008 @ 10:53 AM in #Stocks by QualityStocks 0 comments

Capital City Energy Group Inc. (CETG.OB) is a rapidly expanding energy company whose strategy is to continue to grow a portfolio of core areas which provide growth opportunities through grass-roots drilling, operating, service companies, acquisitions and fund management. The company has named their strategy the “Triad” business model, and this tripartite model consists of: fund management, principal investments, and strategic acquisitions of energy-related companies. Capital City Energy recently announced results from an independent reserve report conducted by a leading petroleum engineering company, James Engineering, Inc. The aim of the report was to value the company’s proven oil and gas reserves. The report concluded that the value of the company’s reserves increased by nearly 50% during the 2nd quarter of 2008. The evaluation was conducted on the company’s 178 producing properties located in 14 states. Capital City Energy CEO Timothy W. Crawford said, ” are pleased that we were able to double the

Ecosphere Technologies Inc. (ESPH.OB) to Start 2nd Water Recycling Pilot Program in the Barnett Shale

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Ecosphere Technologies Inc. (ESPH.OB) is a diversified water engineering and services company primarily focused on the natural gas industry. The company provides water recycling services at the well site to provide clean water for energy companies to extract natural gas from unconventional shale plays. On September 3, 2008, Ecosphere Technologies announced an agreement for the company’s 2nd water recycling program. The company announced it has signed a letter of intent to enter into an Eco-Alliance water recycling pilot program with Tulsa, Oklahoma-based Williams Companies. The letter of intent calls for Ecosphere Technologies to provide its mobile water recycling services to Williams at select well sites in the Barnett Shale. Ecosphere and Williams will work closely to submit all forms and applications to the Texas Railroad Commission for final approval. Ecosphere has already had a similar pilot program approved by the Commission for Devon Energy sites in the Barnett Shale. With the growth

Retalix Ltd. (RTLX) - Helping Retailers Operate Efficiently

Posted on 9/5/2008 @ 10:52 AM in #Stocks by QualityStocks 0 comments

You know you’re well on your way to building for future enterprise growth when over 50 percent of the ‘top 50′ food retailers and food distributors in the U.S. use your product. That’s the case with Retalix Ltd.’s software solutions, which they offer to retailers and distributors on a global basis. Headquartered in Ra’anana, Israel, and with offices in Dallas, Texas, Retalix is an independent provider of enterprise-wide software for business. Founded in 1982, they trade on NASDAQ. The company offers a portfolio of software applications that automate and synchronize essential retailing, distribution, and supply chain operations. This enables enterprises to integrate headquarters, warehouses, and stores into one efficient operation. Retalix serves grocery chains, convenience and fuel retailers, food and consumer goods distributors, and independent grocers. Retalix offers in-store operational and management tools for point-of-sale, front office, and back-office operations. They also provide solutions that

iBasis Inc. (IBAS) is Building a Base for Future Growth

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Trading on NASDAQ as part of the Internet Software and Services industry, iBasis Inc. is a leading wholesale carrier of international long-distance telephone calls and a provider of retail prepaid calling services. Founded in 1996, iBasis also provides enhanced services for mobile operators. With corporate headquarters in Burlington, Massachusetts, the company is one of the largest carriers of international voice traffic in the world today. This is due to their acquisition, last October, of KPN Global Carrier Services. KPN is now a majority stockholder of iBasis Inc. With the acquisition of KPN, iBasis expanded their product portfolio to include guaranteed CLI and roaming capabilities and mobile data services. Over 1,000 fixed and mobile carriers worldwide use their scale and global network to further their international voice operations. The company’s client base includes KPN, KPN Mobile, E-Plus, BASE, Verizon, Vodafone, China Mobile, China Unicom, IDT, Qwest, Skype, Telecom Italia, Telefonica, and Yahoo.

ZOLL Medical Corp.’s (ZOLL) AutoPulse® Units Installed for the First Time in Canadian Hospital

Posted on 9/5/2008 @ 9:22 AM in #Stocks by QualityStocks 0 comments

ZOLL Medical Corporation (ZOLL) develops technologies that help advance the practice of resuscitation. The company provides products for pacing, defibrillation, circulation, ventilation, and fluid resuscitation, such as its Real CPR Help and See-Thru CPR®, which helps clinicians, EMS professionals, and lay rescuers resuscitate cardiac arrest or trauma victims. ZOLL, based in Chelmsford, Massachusetts, markets and sells its products in more than 140 countries, and has direct operations, distributor networks and business partners throughout the U.S., Canada, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Asia, and Australia. ZOLL’s AutoPulse® Non-Invasive Cardiac Support Pump has been installed for the first time at the Hôtel-Dieu Grace Hospital (HDGH) in Windsor, Ontario in Canada. Hôtel-Dieu Grace Hospital, located in Canada’s southernmost city and just across the river from Detroit, Michigan, is the region’s premier tertiary acute care hospital. HDGH operates 278 patient beds and cares for over 11,000

AeroGrow International Inc. (AERO): Cultivating Profits?

Posted on 9/5/2008 @ 9:22 AM in #Stocks by QualityStocks 0 comments

AeroGrow International (AERO) is a provider of aeroponic garden systems for gardening, cooking and small kitchen appliance, healthy eating, and home and office decor markets on a global level. The company’s AeroGarden product line technology allows customers to grow fresh herbs, salad greens, tomatoes, chili peppers, flowers and more, indoors, year-round and without using dirt. AeroGrow International was founded in 2002 and is based in Colorado. The company is in the midst of an expanded effort to get the word out about its products to the investment community. Earlier this month, AeroGrow International presented its story to bankers at the Canaccord Adams 28th Annual Global Growth Conference in Boston. Currently, two analysts follow the company for sell-side investment firms. Insiders are gobbling up the company’s shares, too. In July, AeroGrow directors purchased well over 30,000 over the company’s shares. That’s in addition to the over 20,000 shares purchased by AeroGrow insiders in the months leading

CytRx Corporation (CYTR): Finding Cures and Profits?

Posted on 9/5/2008 @ 9:21 AM in #Stocks by QualityStocks 0 comments

CytRx (CYTR) is a biotechnology company focused on the development of human therapeutic products primarily based upon small molecule molecular chaperone co-induction technology. The company has completed a Phase IIa clinical trial of its small molecule product candidate, arimoclomol, for the treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, commonly known as Lou Gerhig’s Disease. CytRx is awaiting FDA approval to start clinical trials in Phase IIb. The company is also examining the possibility of the aforementioned treatment being used to treat and repair stroke damage, and is working on a Phase II clinical trial of iroxanadine for the treatment of diabetic foot ulcers. In addition, the company owns 49 percent of RXi Pharmaceuticals, which develops therapeutic products based upon ribonucleic acid interference technologies for the treatment of human diseases, including neurodegenerative diseases, cancer, type 2 diabetes, and obesity. California-based CytRx competes with such pharmaceutical giants as

Isle of Capris Casinos, Inc. (ISLE) Comments on First Quarter Earnings and Property Closure Due to Hurricane

Posted on 9/5/2008 @ 9:21 AM in #Stocks by QualityStocks 0 comments

Isle of Capris Casinos, Inc. (NASD: ISLE), a gaming and entertainment company that operates 18 casino properties, recently reported its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2009 ended July 27, 2008. The company’s first quarter net revenues increased by $3.8 million, a 1.4 percent year-over-year gain, which improved the quarterly net loss to $3.6 million from $7.1 million during the first quarter of fiscal 2008. Earnings per share improved from a loss of $0.23 per share to a loss of $0.12 per share. The chief financial officer of Isle of Capris Casinos, Dale R. Black, recently commented on the company’s quarterly results, “Impacting EPS was a $6 million charge related to our decision to get out of a potential development project in Portland. This had the impact of almost $0.12 per share on EPS. Without the impact of that, we would have been slightly profitable and break-even on an EPS basis.” The company’s capital expenditures for the three months ended July 27, 2008 totaled $8.2 million,