January 2008 - Page 24 of 77

ThursdayJan 24, 2008 7:32 am

Material Technologies, Inc. (MTTG.OB) – Management Depth, At All Levels

Whenever we in the investing realm decide to take a look at a company, there are a couple fundamental issues we like to examine right up front. One of course is the question of market demand. You might indeed build the finest product on the planet, but if no one needs or wants it, it's simply not going to sell. The patent office is full of tremendous drawings, none of which ever made it to market simply because there was no demand. In the Case of Material Technologies Inc., or "MATECH" as we affectionately know them, this isn't an issue;…

ThursdayJan 24, 2008 7:23 am

Budget Waste Inc. (BDGW.PK) Provides Site Solution to Centron Group of Companies

Budget Waste Inc. (PINKSHEETS: BDGW) supplier of choice for Centron Group of Companies to provide Waste Removal, Portable Toilets, Temporary Fencing, Rhino Bags and Recycling Services for Centron's sites. "BWI is working with Centron Group of Companies to provide an innovative program that will assist Centron in meeting their goals," Wayne Benz, VP with Centron, said. "We look forward to working with BWI to build a sustainable, cost-effective and efficient waste and recycling program on Centron's sites that demonstrates Centron's leadership role in the Construction industry." Let us hear your thoughts: Budget Waste, Inc. Message Board

ThursdayJan 24, 2008 6:36 am

Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) Announces Cost Reduction Plan

Applied Materials (AMAT) announced a global cost reduction plan that primarily affects its semiconductor equipment and services businesses and related support organizations. As part of the plan, the company will reduce its global workforce by approximately 1,000 positions, or about 7%, through a combination of job elimination and attrition. Applied Materials expects to record charges of approximately $20M related to the plan, with the majority of the charges being recorded in the first quarter of fiscal 2008, and to complete the plan by the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008. The plan is expected to result in annualized savings of about…

ThursdayJan 24, 2008 6:15 am

Stock Guru Stocks Moving Up Like WILD FIRE

Stock Guru stocks lit up the board in green today! Stock Guru is all you need for a home run. Some days you just have to crow and this is one of them. TAKE A LOOK: * APRJ UP ALMOST THIRTY PERCENT TODAY ALONE! * IDGJ Closed UP Four Percent Today * MEDP Closed UP THIRTY Percent Today These are all great companies with a strong fundamental story and experienced management at the helm. I am keeping an eye on the IDGJ web link for their quarterly podcast. It was recently removed … which is a sure sign to me…

ThursdayJan 24, 2008 5:53 am

Material Technologies, Inc. (MTTG.OB) Scheduled to Present at a Number of Upcoming International Engineering Conferences

Material Technologies announced this morning that its Chief Engineer, Dr. Brent Phares, has been invited to several upcoming engineering conferences to give technical presentations on the application of the Company’s Electrochemical Fatigue Sensor [EFS] system. After going through a comprehensive peer-review process, Material Technologies is certain there is substantial community interest in its EFS system. The innovative EFS system can identify actively growing fatigue cracks in bridges and other metal structures with unparalleled precision. As stated by Dr. Brent Phares, “EFS gives bridge engineers information to know which conditions need immediate attention and which can be deferred. EFS allows a…

ThursdayJan 24, 2008 5:38 am

MedeFile International, Inc. (MDFI.OB) has a Strong Management Team Leading the Way

Milton Hauser - Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer Milton Hauser, president and CEO of MedeFile International, Inc., has forged an impressive 30-year career in the health care arena. He has worked with numerous world-renowned pharmaceutical companies creating and implementing marketing initiatives and branding strategies for a broad range of medical and pharmaceutical products. Throughout his career he has developed national advertising campaigns for several Fortune 500 companies, including Panasonic, Sanyo and Avon. Prior to joining MedeFile, Mr. Hauser served as president of his own production company and earned accolades for writing and producing television commercials and…

ThursdayJan 24, 2008 5:34 am

Younger America, Inc. (YNGR.PK) Management Comments on the Company's Business

Younger America Management’s Board of Directors commented on the company’s business activities on Wednesday, January 23. Recapping the past year, the company worked closely with Life Without Pain, LLC and successfully launched its first homeopathic product for a healthier lifestyle, MEDLIGHT 630PRO, in 2007 The company’s aggressive marketing tactics via the Home Shopping Network exceeded corporate expectations and the company believes with additional exposure, the product will continue to generate increased demand in 2008. In addition, Younger America is actively working with various insurance companies to seek reimbursements for the users of the MEDLIGHT 630PRO product. Furthermore, management noted that…

ThursdayJan 24, 2008 5:07 am

53rd Consecutive Quarterly Dividend Declared by SouthFirst Bancshares, Inc. (SZBI.OB) Management

A thrift holding company seems to be a bright spot in the otherwise gloomy business environment of today. Many investors are accustomed to diversifying portfolios by sector, country, and market capitalization value, but this bank is an example of stock value through structure of ownership and management control. Certainly, this institution has shown consistent business performance at a time when the entire financial services sector is under critical scrutiny. 2007 has proved that this financial institution can deliver returns even in adverse business conditions. Strict boundaries on the area of operation set this bank apart from the conventional model of…

ThursdayJan 24, 2008 5:04 am

Prineville Bancorporation (PNVL.OB) 2007 Business Results Establish Local Banking Business Model Validity

Investors will be pleased to find a bank with solid business results to report for 2007. Interestingly, this is the case of a highly localized financial institution that has operated in a depressed economic climate, and under an interest rate regime that is inherently unfavorable for operating margins. Yet this local bank from a relatively small part of the United States has fared much better than celebrity management teams of its larger and international peers! This bank’s stocks are also interesting because of the systematic business expansion plan underway under management direction. Better branch business ambience, innovations such as drive-in…

ThursdayJan 24, 2008 4:56 am

Both Traffic and Miles Up for Allegiant Travel Company (ALGT) in 2007

Allegiant Travel Company (ALGT), a leisure travel company, provides scheduled passenger services from small cities to leisure destinations of Las Vegas, Nev., Phoenix, Az., Orlando, Fl., Fort Lauderdale, Fl., and Tampa/St. Petersburg, Fl. The Company sells air travel on a standalone basis or bundled with hotel rooms, rental cars, and other travel-related services. The company also provides charter services under long-term contracts, as well as on a seasonal and ad-hoc basis. In the month of December, Allegiant reported a rise of 55 percent in traffic from 207.1 million revenue passenger miles a year ago to 321.1 million revenue passenger miles.…

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