June 2008 - Page 16 of 49

FridayJun 20, 2008 8:22 am

A Whole New Lease on Life

Common wisdom holds that term life insurance is generally less expensive than whole-life (permanent) insurance. For those who are relatively young and in good health, this is probably true. However, as people grow older, term policies can become exponentially more expensive. If you think you will need life insurance protection for the rest of your life, and your group or term policy is about to expire – or you want to purchase more life insurance to cover current obligations, pay off debts, or provide a tax advantage for your heirs – now may be a good time to explore whole-life…

FridayJun 20, 2008 8:21 am

In a Category All Its Own

Since exchange-traded funds (ETFs) were first introduced in 1993, interest in them has grown steadily. In one year alone, ETF assets increased by a staggering 49% to reach $588.2 billion. Although ETFs resemble index mutual funds, they actually have a lot in common with individual shares of stock. ETFs can be purchased on margin, sold short, and traded any time the markets are open. If you are seeking an investment that can offer the benefits of both mutual funds and stocks, an ETF may be an option to consider. An ETF is a passively managed portfolio of securities that is…

FridayJun 20, 2008 7:03 am

Alliance Imaging Inc. (AIQ) Sees the Big Picture for its Shareholders

Alliance Imaging Inc. is a provider of shared-service and fixed-site diagnostic imaging services. Founded in 1983, they provide imaging and therapeutic services to hospitals and other providers of healthcare on a shared and full-time service basis. The company is part of the Medical Laboratories and Research industry and has headquarters in Anaheim, California. With a current market capitalization of $469.49M, Alliance Imaging trades on the NYSE. Their services include the use of their imaging systems and management of day-to-day shared-service and fixed-site diagnostic imaging operations. They can also provide quality technologists, equipment selection, equipment maintenance, and equipment upgrades. Alliance Imaging…

FridayJun 20, 2008 7:00 am

NIC Inc. (EGOV) Helps Governments Connect

Founded in 1992, NIC Inc. is a provider of outsourced e-government portals. Their focus is on building and managing official government websites and e-government services for state and local governments in the U.S. As part of the Internet Software and Services industry, the company trades on NASDAQ and has a current market capitalization of $509.14M. NIC Inc. collaborates with leaders in various levels of government and establishes local offices so they can provide specialized services for each one. The company's goal is to use the latest technologies to help governments operate efficiently to reduce their costs, and as a result…

FridayJun 20, 2008 6:46 am

Platina Energy Corp. (PLTA.OB) Continues to Add More Producing Gas Wells to its Inventory

As the saying goes in the investing world, “it’s only a profit when you take it”. Capital and quite a bit of sweat go into smaller cap companies. It is not until the product is on the shelves and selling that the profit actually begins to flow. From an ideal standpoint, finding a company that is just starting to see its products move is the place to be. Platina Energy Corp., an oil and gas exploration company, works to acquire and exploit oil and gas properties primarily in Kentucky, Tennessee and Texas. Although the company operates with both gas and…

FridayJun 20, 2008 6:40 am

Synthetic Blood International, Inc. (SYBD.OB) Receives Grants Exceeding $5 Million

The Department of Defense has awarded Synthetic Blood International a number of grants totaling more than $5.3 million. The funding from these grants will be used to study clinical applications for Oxycyte®, the company's perfluorocarbon therapeutic oxygen carrier. The company describes Oxycyte as an oxygen-carrying intravenous emulsion that can carry five times more oxygen than hemoglobin, making it an effective means of transporting oxygen to tissues and carbon dioxide to the lungs for disposal. New applications of oxygen therapy include stroke, myocardial infarction, and certain malignant diseases. In brief, the grants will be used for the following studies: $1.3 million…

FridayJun 20, 2008 6:36 am

Superlattice Power Inc. (SLAT.OB) – Committed to Producing Superlattice Structures on an Industrial Scale

Superlattice Power Inc. (SLAT.OB) is a company focused on developing and producing the next-generation lithium battery. These batteries can be used to power electric vehicles and have potential applications in homes and commercial buildings as a source of zero-emissions power. Superlattice Power's researchers have investigated high-capacity and energy-dense superlattice structures in an attempt to develop the next-generation lithium-ion polymer battery that is environmentally non-toxic, safe, less expensive and more powerful. What is a superlattice? The term refers to the crystal structure of a compound and indicates periodically alternating layers of several substances. Until the efforts made by Superlattice, all prior…

FridayJun 20, 2008 5:32 am

Worldwater & Solar Technologies Corp. (WWAT.OB) Posts 10 Fold Increase in High-Powered Solar Generator Motor Revenues

A new market is one where a company can follow the herd or look for new and potentially profitable ways to take advantage of it. The easy way is to work within the more conventional end-use applications. The more difficult way is to step back, look for a need to fill within the market, and go after filling that need. This is the way to beat other companies to the punch and thereby profit by it. Worldwater & Solar Technologies Corp., a solar-electric water and engineering company, works to offer solar power solutions to high-powered mechanical motor applications. When a…

FridayJun 20, 2008 5:26 am

Stock Guru Featured Client: Data Call Technologies, Inc. (DCLT.OB)

Data Call Technologies, Inc. (DCLT.OB) is a leading digital signage company in the growing market of digital advertisement. The company specializes in information feeds through their Internet-driven software for live sports, financial news, live traffic, and Amber Alerts. Data Call’s products can be found in hotels, banks, airports, and sports arenas throughout the United States. Data Call has evolved and moved as the demand for more digital signage has increased. The company has been able to keep their digital signage fresh and in motion, as well as add real time information. Along with their innovation, Data Call continues to improve…

FridayJun 20, 2008 5:23 am

Dutton Associates Featured Company: Seabridge Gold Inc. (AMEX: SA)

Seabridge Gold Incorporated is a mining company that engages in the acquisition, exploration, and development of mineral properties in Canada, Mexico, and the United States. The primary target for Seabridge Gold is gold itself, but several of its projects have copper as a byproduct of mining. With the value of copper rising along with the price of gold, it is not a bad problem for the company to have. The company is led by a management team with a highly diverse background, and includes financial experts, miners, engineers and even certified geologists. President and CEO of the company, Rudi Fronk,…

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