TuesdayNov 25, 2008 6:04 am

Tri-Star Holdings, Inc. (TSHL.PK) Provides Update on Gold Mine, Dividend Update

Today, Tri-Star Holdings, Inc. released the following shareholder update and address from President Anthony Mellone in reply to investor inquiries regarding the management’s recent visit to the Wickenburg mine: “On Thursday, Robert Chastain began training improved technique in the way of the trammel's operation to increase yields and processing efficiency. After increasing the water flow and decreasing the overall pitch, we started seeing gold. Once the equipment was calibrated we retrieved 1.4 grams of gold flakes and pieces out of one wheel barrel sample that had previously been processed with no yields.” “To boost our processing, we have begun digging…

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TuesdayNov 25, 2008 5:56 am

Stratos Renewables Corp. (SRNW.OB) Secures Approval to Produce Up to 90 Million Gallons of Sugarcane Ethanol per Year

Today before the bell, Stratos Renewables announced that it has signed land agreements to secure enough land in the northern coastal region of Peru to produce up to 90 million gallons of sugarcane-based ethanol each year. The company plans to use the land for sugarcane cultivation, milling and distillation into ethanol. These strategic agreements provide Stratos with land that has historically achieved some of the highest yields of sugarcane in the world. Peru’s agricultural climate conditions and rich soil allow year-round sugarcane harvesting and high yields. The advantageous position of the country also provides low transportation costs for export and…

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MondayNov 24, 2008 3:56 pm

November 24th CEOcast Weekly Newsletter

Companies featured in the current edition of the newsletter: ACTC, CETG, CHIP, ETGF, GMPM, GNBT, GSPG, HYTM, MBND, MNDL, PLKH, SRRY, SWYV, TKO, XCR Amid continuous volatility, the market was under the control of the bears once again. For the week, the Dow lost another 451 points, further increasing its annual loss to 39.3%. The Nasdaq declined nearly 133 points, nudging its yearly loss to 47.8%. The S&P fell 73 points, equating to an annual loss of 45.5%, while the Russell lost 50 points, pushing its loss for the year to 46.9%. There were several market moving developments last week.…

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MondayNov 24, 2008 1:05 pm

BioSolar, Inc. (BSRC.OB) is Generating Media Buzz with Launch of Production Plans for its BioBacksheet™ Technology

BioSolar, Inc. (OTC BB: BSRC) is currently developing a breakthrough technology to produce bio-based materials from renewable plant sources to reduce the cost per watt of solar cells. The company recently announced that it is preparing for pre-production of its anticipated BioBacksheet™, a protective covering for photovoltaic solar cells made from renewable plant sources, rather than the expensive petroleum-based film currently in use. The pre-production announcement has fueled interest from solar cell manufacturers and the media, including California Energy Circuit and PV Tech. In fact, RenewableEnergyWorld.com recently released an article from Beacon Equity Research analyst Victor Sula that stated, “BioSolar’s…

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MondayNov 24, 2008 1:03 pm

Communication Intelligence Corp. (CICI.OB) Inks Service Agreement with iPipeline to Deliver Service to Top-5 Insurer

Communication Intelligence Corporation (OTCBB: CICI) supplies electronic signature solutions for the financial industry, as well as biometric signature verification technology. The company today announced an alliance with iPipeline, an industry leader in distribution software for insurance and financial services company, in which CIC will provide iPipeline with its electronic signature technology. iPipeline chose CIC as a partner because of the company’s position in financial services and it’s real-time eSignature capture, verification and binding technologies. "With our focus on full functioning, easily extensible and proven electronic signature technology, CIC is an excellent choice for us because of its successful track record…

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MondayNov 24, 2008 11:30 am

Liquor Group CEO interviewed on CEO Cast

News commentator and stock analyst Gary Nash chose C. J. Eiras, CEO of Liquor Group Wholesale (OTCBB:LIQR) as their CEO interview of the week today on CEOcast.com. Liquor Group Wholesale is an emerging publicly traded company who has aggressively grown in market share in 31 States where it operates representing more than 1700 products. The interview was a frank discussion about small cap companies competing for market presence and shareholder attention, as well as why shareholders should pay attention to what Liquor Group is doing in the changing landscape of alcohol beverage distribution, including how Liquor Group has continued to…

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MondayNov 24, 2008 10:07 am

FFW Corp. (FFWC.OB) Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend, Increases Amount 4.76%

FFW Corp. announced today that it has approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.22 for each common stock held. The dividend will be distributed to shareholders on December 31, 2008 if they are on record December 12, 2008. This quarter’s dividend is 4.76% greater than last year’s same quarter dividend of $0.21 per share. According to the press release, the book value of the company was $18.31 per share as of the end of last month. Shares are currently trading at $11, presenting investors with an undervalued investment opportunity. As of October 31, 2008, FFW Corp. has assets of $315.5…

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MondayNov 24, 2008 9:41 am

Caterpillar Sends Active Power, Inc. (ACPW) Two Multimillion Dollar Orders

Today, Active Power announced that it received two new orders from its OEM partner Caterpillar. The first order is for ten 900 kVA UPS (uninterruptible power supply) systems, anticipated to be delivered in the first quarter of next year. The second order is for six 900 kVA systems which will be delivered in the next five weeks. Jim Clishem, president and CEO of Active Power, stated, “We are pleased to see the continued market momentum our OEM partner is experiencing, which is evidenced by the selection of Caterpillar for these large system deployments. These two orders exemplify the confidence the…

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MondayNov 24, 2008 8:54 am

Tri-Star Holdings Inc. (TSHL.PK) Makes the News with Wickenburg Mine Operations

Tri-Star Holdings, Inc. is an up and coming diversified holding company that is targeting developing and undervalued technologies with massive potential for return and increased shareholder value. Based out of Florida, Tri-Star is operating in two principal industries through its medical and noble & precious mining divisions. The company's primary goal is to continue to develop its diversified operations while acquiring further asset-based companies that are either generating revenues or have proven assets with the potential for large profit margins. Lately, the company’s precious mining divisions have taken center stage at Tri-Star and have gained the company national recognition. On…

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MondayNov 24, 2008 8:49 am

FutureFuel Inc. (FTFL.OB) Grants Special Dividend, Foresees Biodiesel and Specialty Chemicals Expansion as Markets Permit

The quiet ones are always the ones to watch when times get tough. These companies go about their business, quietly achieving business target after business target, regardless of what may be happening in the larger economy. This is not to suggest that the larger economy does not affect these companies, but it does suggest that, if they have been following solid business principles for a company of their size, they may be less exposed and ready for solid expansion when opportunity presents itself. Finding companies like this is a solid way to be positioned for expansionary times. FutureFuel Inc., a…

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