August 2008 - Page 18 of 55

FridayAug 22, 2008 4:39 am

Cultural Sensitivity for Competitive Advantage

Global markets and the changing demographics of the United States have stereo effects on business. Condescension is no longer adequate, whether you operate throughout the world, or within just one block. Hispanics, Chinese, Asians, and assorted races from distant corners of earth are now just as important as blacks, women, and the good old mainstream. Europe, until now, has fared better than America in doing business with people of all backgrounds. Great Britain, France, Germany, and Spain, have been particularly successful in keeping the wheels of commerce in motion through Africa, the Indian sub-continent, and Latin America. Some top US…

FridayAug 22, 2008 4:36 am

China Sunergy Co., Ltd. (CSUN) Beats Q2 Earnings Estimates

China Sunergy Co., Ltd. (CSUN), a solar cell manufacturer in China, reported better than expected second quarter financial results this morning. Revenues rose to $111.6 million, an increase of 98.6% year-over-year and 44.9% sequentially. Net income was $3.1 million, or 8 cents per ADS, compared to a net loss of $3.5 million for the same period last year, and an improvement of 520% sequentially from $0.5 million. Analysts were looking for earnings of 3 cents per ADS on revenues of $94.7 million. “I am pleased to report another quarter during which we have grown revenues, improved margins and strengthened our…

FridayAug 22, 2008 4:30 am

Performance Health Technologies, Inc. (PFMH.OB) is “One to Watch”

Performance Health Technologies, Inc. is focused on developing and marketing performance evaluation and rehabilitation products that monitor and guide exercise while giving instantaneous motivational feedback. For nearly a decade, the company’s computer and medical experts have innovatively combined advanced software and medical technology to create MotionTrack™, a versatile proprietary technology platform. MotionTrack technology is the core of Performance Health’s products and computer software. By creating inventive devices and technologies using MotionTrack, the company’s mission is to transform the way individuals exercise, train, and rehab from injuries, giving users more efficient and controlled therapy, injury recovery, and personal training and fitness.…

ThursdayAug 21, 2008 6:10 pm

Bioshaft Water Technology, Inc. (BSHF.OB): Quenching Investors’ Thirst for Profits?

Bioshaft Water Technology (BSHF) is a designer and manufacturer of wastewater treatment facilities. The two-year old company conducts most of its business in the Middle East, the United States, Central and Eastern Europe, and Asia. In fact, last month, Bioshaft Water said it signed an agreement with a company in Qatar to help expand Bioshaft's presence in that Middle Eastern country. It is expected that demand for fresh water will only increase as the world's population expands. The bottled-water industry is a $47 billion on its own, and that doesn't encompass the need for water for basic sanitation. Bioshaft's treatment…

ThursdayAug 21, 2008 6:07 pm

Broadcast International Inc. (BCST.OB): The Electronic Superhighway for Investors?

Broadcast International (BCST) is a provider of wired and wireless network distribution services such as digital satellite, Internet Protocol (IP) and streaming video for the Internet. The company also installs and manages communications networks for Fortune 500 clients. Broadcast International is positioning itself to benefit from higher demand for high-definition television and Internet video, which lead to a need more bandwidth capacity. The company also develops CodecSys, a proprietary video compression technology that converts video content into a digital data stream for transmission over satellite, cable, Internet, or wireless networks. Earlier this year, Broadcast International unveiled plans for the software…

ThursdayAug 21, 2008 6:05 pm

Implant Sciences Corp. (AMEX: IMX) Discusses Focus on Homeland Security and Growth Opportunities

Implant Sciences Corporation (AMEX: IMX), a high-technology supplier of sophisticated systems and sensors for the homeland security market and related industries, recently discussed the company’s focus on Homeland Security and future expansion plans. Additionally, Implant Sciences announced its first purchase order from the company’s recently awarded General Services Administration (GSA) Schedule Contract. Implant Sciences has developed proprietary technologies used in its commercial portable and bench-top explosive trace detection systems which ship to a growing number of locations domestically and internationally. The company’s main product line is the Quantum Sniffer, which is available in a portable version (QS-H150) and the bench…

ThursdayAug 21, 2008 6:04 pm

Shares of Novatel Wireless, Inc. (NVTL) Plunge to Multi-Year Low on Preliminary Second Quarter Results

Novatel Wireless, Inc. (NASDAQ: NVTL), a leader in the design and development of innovative wireless broadband access solutions, recently announced its preliminary second quarter financial results. Shares dropped to a multi-year low earlier this week when the company announced estimated second quarter revenue of approximately $89.8 million, compared to $97.4 million recorded during the second quarter of last year. Non-GAAP net income is expected to total $1.0 million, or $0.03 per diluted share, compared to non-GAAP net income of $9.8 million, or $0.31 per diluted share, for the prior year period. Peter V. Leparulo, chairman and chief executive officer of…

ThursdayAug 21, 2008 6:03 pm

Blue Coat Systems, Inc. (BCSI) Reports Q1 Results within Consensus

Blue Coat Systems, Inc. (BCSI), a provider of WAN-optimization applications, reported first quarter results this afternoon after the bell. Revenues rose to $102.5 million, a 64% increase compared to $62.4 million for the same period in the prior year. Excluding three weeks of revenue from the Packeteer acquisition finalized on June 6, 2008, revenues were $86.4 million, an organic growth rate of 38%. Excluding several one-time items and compensation expense, non-GAAP net income was $6.8 million, or 16 cents per share. On a GAAP basis, the company reported a net loss of $5.8 million, or 15 cents per share. Analysts…

ThursdayAug 21, 2008 6:02 pm

Hybrid Technologies Inc. (HYBR.OB) Displays an Impressive Product Line with Prices Starting at Just $17,500

Hybrid Technologies is a leader in the field of lithium battery-powered products and a contender in the upcoming X-Prize battle for electric vehicles. Scientific publications and television shows have documented the company’s research and development of their emission-free electric vehicles. Now available on their website, www.hybridtechnologies.com, is a full lineup of models and pricing on many of their most popular vehicles. Liv FLASH is the name given to the company’s electric version of the Mini-Cooper. The car provides great handling and does not have the diminished power that people often expect from an electric vehicle; it can go from 0-60mph…

ThursdayAug 21, 2008 5:53 pm

Capital City Energy Group Inc. (CETG.OB) is Driving Growth Through Intelligent Acquisitions

Capital City Energy Group Incorporated is an American oil and natural gas company that employs a vertical integration strategy to become a leader in the industry. One of the ways they continue to thrive in the market place is through strategic acquisitions of complimentary and competing businesses. The Strategic Acquisitions division of the company is dedicated to finding complementary businesses that would ensure a financial advantage to Capital City if they were acquired and incorporated into the company’s highly successful business model. Acquisitions may be in the form of a merger, joint venture or outright purchase of a company and…

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