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WednesdayJan 13, 2010 7:59 am

Opportunities in Basic Materials

The opportunities to be found in basic materials are many. The physical material is one opportunity while the choice of getting the physical material out of the ground is another. Companies that service a particular commodity are another way to invest while the companies that manufacture machinery to aide services and extraction is yet another. There are many ways to approach the sector with each being just as valid as the next. In deciding an approach, however, one needs to understand the dynamics attached to each. In the basic materials sector, sometimes being closer to the end of the process…

WednesdayJan 13, 2010 7:52 am

Compass Diversified Holdings (CODI) Declares Dividend of $0.34 per Share

Compass Diversified Holdings declared a $0.34 per share dividend for the fourth quarter of 2009. The dividend is payable on January 28, 2010 to shareholders of record on January 22, 2010. Compass Diversified has paid out $1.36 per share over the last four quarters, giving the stock a yield of more than 10%. The company went public in May 2006, and has paid a dividend every quarter, even through the recession and financial crisis. The company’s total dividend payout is $4.6352 per share. Compass Diversified Holdings purchases and manages small to midsized businesses in various industries, including technology, furniture, medical…

WednesdayJan 13, 2010 7:48 am

The Hartcourt Companies Inc. (HRCT.OB) Recognizes Growing Value of Post-College Education, Offers Resources to Meet Rising Demand

The Hartcourt Companies Inc. is a U.S. corporation with subsidiaries in China and other jurisdictions. The company provides vocational education and technical training services in the People's Republic of China, and yesterday announced its continued optimism on China's vocational education market, citing a growing importance on education, as well as continued growth on post-college education. To capitalize on the rising numbers and value of continued education, Hartcourt offers its resources through three channels: a large educational online portal, educational software and media, and education and vocational training centres. Sustained development and an enhanced value on higher and continued (professional) education…

TuesdayJan 12, 2010 5:01 pm

MedeFile International, Inc. (MDFI.OB) Up 1,680% to 52-Week High after QualityStocks Newsletter Coverage

Shares of MedeFile International Inc. hit a new 52-week high today. The stock closed trading at $0.0107 a share, up $0.003 a share, or 38.96% for the day. The surge in the company's stock is accompanied by an incredible surge in volume – over 53 million shares versus the average trading volume of about 436,000 shares. MedeFile International was mentioned in the QualityStocks Newsletter back on August 21, 2009. At the time, the stock was trading at $0.0006, just above the 52-week low of $0.0004. Since then shares have increased more than 1680% in value. MedeFile International is a leader…

TuesdayJan 12, 2010 3:04 pm

NetSol Technologies, Inc. (NTWK) – A Leading Provider of SAP Consulting Services and Solutions

NetSol Technologies Inc. is a worldwide provider of global business services and enterprise application solutions. The company is recognized as a leading provider of SAP consulting services and solutions. NetSol's management team brings more than 30 years of experience designing and implementing SAP solutions across a variety of industries. NetSol Technologies offers products and services for every aspect of a project. With their innovative yet comprehensive designs and processes, they transform SAP initiatives into successful and profitable solutions for their clients. NetSol uses a superior blend of technology and business process expertise to select and integrate products, delivery models and…

TuesdayJan 12, 2010 3:01 pm

ZAP (ZAAP.OB) Electric Vehicles Qualify for GSA Requisition

ZAP is one of the world's oldest electric vehicle providers, having delivered over 117,000 of a broad range of vehicles to more than 75 countries since 1994. The company supplies some of the only city-speed cars and trucks in production today and is leveraging its accrued technology know-how in developing a cost effective high-speed electric car called the ZAP Alias. Transportation pioneer ZAP announced today the inclusion of its vehicles on the General Services Administration (GSA) Schedule 78, number GS-03F-0051W, expanding its market opportunities in the government fleet market. The GSA schedule procurement system provides streamlined access to industry partners.…

TuesdayJan 12, 2010 12:45 pm

Simulated Environment Concepts, Inc. (SMEV.PK) Means Business

Simulated Environment Concepts, Inc., makers of the SpaCapsule® self-contained relaxation system, offers entrepreneurs what has to be one of the simplest ways to instantly get into a profitable business or to expand an existing business. People around the country are discovering that they can make money from the very first day by just purchasing one or more SpaCapsules and offering the system’s one-of-a-kind massage experience to an increasing number of eager customers. SpaCapsules are turning up in shopping malls, airports, hotels - almost anywhere the mass public can be reached. There seems to be no specific demographic, meaning that the…

TuesdayJan 12, 2010 12:42 pm

ECOtality, Inc. (ETLE.OB) Branches Out into Australian Market by Establishing a New Subsidiary

ECOtality, Inc., based in Scottsdale, Arizona and known throughout the energy sector as a leading developer of clean electric transportation and storage technology, announced today the formation of a new, wholly-owned subsidiary, ECOtality Australia Pty Limited (EAPL). To be headquartered in Brisbane, Queensland, EAPL will focus on the marketing and distribution of charging equipment for batteries used in a variety of applications, including industrial equipment, on-road electric vehicles (EV), and electric airport ground support equipment (GSE). ECOtality CEO Jonathan Read noted that EAPL would be “well positioned” to exploit Australia’s “emerging market for plug-in electric vehicles” by harnessing ETLE’s “industry-leading…

TuesdayJan 12, 2010 12:13 pm

Bergio International, Inc. (BRGO.OB) is “One to Watch”

Bergio International, Inc. currently sells its jewelry to approximately 150 independent jewelry retailers across the United States. Concentrating on boutique, upscale jewelry stores, the company has spent millions in branding the Bergio brand through tradeshows, trade advertising, national advertising and billboard advertising since launching the line in 1995. Bergio is well known for its elegant designs and masterful craftsmanship. Instilling European sensibility and glamorous personality in each piece, the company skillfully animates its lines with colored stones, both precious and semi-precious, to catch the eyes of jewelry connoisseurs across the globe. Having a manufacturing facility in New Jersey, as well…

TuesdayJan 12, 2010 10:28 am

New Year: Check and (Re)balance

These days, people are a bit cynical about making new year’s resolutions. And who could blame them? Although most adults (68%) admit to having made resolutions, only 17% usually keep them. Even if you have gotten a bit jaded about making new year’s resolutions, don’t let it stop you from doing what you need to achieve your financial goals. In one recent survey, respondents cited financial obstacles as the number-one limitation standing between them and their dreams. Maybe the poor success rate enjoyed by resolution makers has something to do with the fact that the most popular resolutions — losing…

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