April 2008 - Page 12 of 74

MondayApr 28, 2008 6:23 am

Koreans Feel the Pinch

South Korea has just experienced the worst single quarter economic growth in over three years. Falling investment numbers and slowing exports brought the nation's GDP to 0.7%. This fell short of the 1% gain originally estimated and was the weakest quarterly growth since the 4Q of 2004. Even though the nation is seeing increased inflation, it is highly probable that South Korea's central bank will lower interest rates as early as May. The economic outlook for the short-term is rather poor, with expectations that growth will continue to be slow through the next quarter. It is now believed that the…

MondayApr 28, 2008 5:56 am

WBT Talk Radio Media Conducts On-Air Q&A with Hybrid Technologies, Inc. (HYBR.OB)

Hybrid Technologies announced that it has continued to receive positive reviews from the media after an interview with WBT Talk Radio. To hear the highlights of the interview, please click on the following link: http://www.brand45.com/ht/080428-wbt.mp3 The company stated that it has left a “lasting impression” on Keith Larson, WBT Talk Radio’s host, who was “blown away by the company’s advances in lithium power technology and development of all electric powered vehicles.” A number of callers commented that the government and various businesses should be spending their money on companies such as Hybrid. A variety of different questions were submitted,…

MondayApr 28, 2008 3:48 am

SkyPostal Networks Inc. (SKPN.OB) Continues to Focus on Latin America

Earlier this month, Omega United Inc. acquired SkyPostal Inc. through a friendly reverse takeover deal. CNN Money reported the estimated value of the transaction to be around $27.6 million. With the acquisition, Omega has changed its business model and will build upon the foundation created by SkyPostal Inc. The company, now trading as OMGA on the over the counter bulletin board, has been renamed SkyPostal Networks Inc. The new name represents the company’s commitment to becoming a dominant international mail distribution company in Latin America, the Caribbean and Mexico (LAC). SkyPostal already has a foothold in the LAC due to…

MondayApr 28, 2008 3:44 am

Community West Bancshares (CWBC) Earnings Rise a Pointer for Large Banks

The first quarter of calendar 2008 has witnessed a strange stock market phenomenon. While giants of the Financial Sector have lurched from one business crisis to the next, the modest Regional Banks Industry has quietly recorded sound results. Business conditions have been very challenging for the entire Financial Sector since the second half of 2007. Here is a small capital regional bank with impressive business results during continuing problems for the industry. This bank has reported net income of 17 cents a share during the Most Recent Quarter. This is more than a 20% increase over the same quarter a…

MondayApr 28, 2008 3:41 am

Wonder Auto Technology Inc. (WATG) Brings China’s Automobile Industry Growth to NASDAQ

China continues to need vast numbers of new automobiles. This is the driving force behind a company engaged in supplying electric car parts in the country. This company, which is listed on NASDAQ, has a strong presence in the China Electronic Instrumentation & Controls Industry. The management has chosen to specialize in components for small and mid-sized cars. One of the operating subsidiaries owned by this small capital stock has just won a large, four-year contract from an OEM entity. The holding company emphasizes Green Business initiatives, and this guides new product development efforts by all its subsidiaries. Management is…

SundayApr 27, 2008 6:16 pm

QuoteMedia, Inc. (QMCI.OB) Delivers a Portal of Market Information in a Hand-Held Wireless Device

QuoteMedia(OTCBB: QMCI) offers a variety of services designed to benefit clients with access to financial data, news and research sources. The company offers products for professional and individual investors to keep them on top of every aspect of market activity. Quotestream Wireless is a J2ME application, delivering comprehensive portfolio management and a variety of financial information and services such as NASDAQ level 2, market indices, intraday and historical charts, detailed quotes, company news, research and more. The platform features a portfolio management tool, allowing the user access to all their stocks, funds and options in real-time. Up to 10 portfolios…

SundayApr 27, 2008 6:13 pm

Wi-Fi TV (WTVN.PK) to Host a Live Three-Hour Webcast to Internet TV Users and Global Financial Community

Wi-Fi TV (WTVN.PK), a pioneer of TV on the Internet, recently announced that the company will host a live global three-hour webcast on Tuesday, April 29, 2008, 12 pm ET (9 am PT) at www.Wi-FiTVLive.com. This webcast is designed to tell the complete story, including challenges, successes, failures, revenue growth, exit strategy, and long-term growth strategies for Internet start-up companies. This show will give an unprecedented look at the creation and difficult building process necessary to become a leading provider of TV delivery via the Internet. The webcast will also include recent appearances by Wi-Fi TV at such events as…

SundayApr 27, 2008 6:09 pm

Cygne Designs, Inc. (CYDS) Announces the Appointment of Jay Furrow as Chief Executive Officer

Cygne Designs, Inc. (NASDAQ: CYDS), a designer, merchandiser, manufacturer and distributor of branded and private label women’s denim, casual and career apparel, recently announced the appointment of Mr. Jay Furrow as the company’s new president and chief executive officer effective immediately. Mr. Bernard Manuel, the current chairman, president and chief executive officer, will continue to serve as chairman of the board for the company. Mr. Furrow has broad-based experience in the apparel industry and has served in numerous executive capacities throughout his career. Most recently, Mr. Furrow served as the chief executive officer of Innovo Group, Inc., now known as…

SundayApr 27, 2008 9:51 am

StockGuru Blog: Essential Innovations Technology’s (ESIV) “One-stop shop” Approach Benefits Consumers

How does geoexchange work? Geoexchange systems, or ground source heat pumps, use a series of pipes which are buried either vertically or horizontally near the target building. For heating purposes, water or a mixture of water and antifreeze are circulated through the pipes to absorb heat from the surrounding soil which is then concentrated and transferred to the building. In hot weather, the process is reversed with the loop carrying heat from the building to use the ground as a heat sink. Unlike air source units, geoexchange systems do not need defrost cycles nor expensive backup electric resistance heat at…

SundayApr 27, 2008 8:02 am

StockGuru Blog: Quality Projects Continue to Multiply for Essential Innovations Technology (ESIV)

Ground-source heat pumps represent one of the fastest-growing renewable energy technologies. GSHP installations have steadily increased over the last 10 years with current annual growth rate of approximately 20%. Notably, ground-source heat pumps have become associated with quality or luxury homes that will increase their value over time. Last year Essential Innovations Technology completed sizeable geothermal loop-field installations at the Black Rock Resort project, in Ucluelet, BC, the Quest University project in Squamish, BC, and of particular importance, at the Wakefield Beach luxury town home project in Sechelt, BC. More recently, Essential Innovations Technology has provided a turnkey geoexchange system…

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