July 2014 - Page 7 of 12

TuesdayJul 15, 2014 5:33 pm

Great Plains Holdings, Inc. (GTPH) Focuses on Acquiring Privately-Held US Companies

When LILM, Inc. changed its name to Great Plains Holdings, Inc. in December 2013, the firm did so to reflect its new direction—a shift from its retail beginnings to investing through subsidiary acquisition. Until then, Great Plains’ business operations were run through LiL Marc, Inc., a subsidiary which produces and sells toilet-training devices for young boys. Once Great Plains added Ashland Holdings, LLC, a subsidiary which develops, invests, owns, and manages commercial real estate properties, to its portfolio, it diversified its business model, achieving more than one revenue stream and adding to its collection of hard assets. Now Great Plains’…

TuesdayJul 15, 2014 3:51 pm

Big Tree Group, Inc. (BIGG) Punches Above Own Weight in an Inexorably Growing Chinese Toy Market

Big Tree Group, which is headquartered in what is regarded by many in the industry as the toy manufacturing capital of China, had a pretty solid year last year on the strength of robust export customer base growth from their subsidiary in Brunei, up 30.5% YoY, even as the company's wholly-owned Shantou Big Tree Toys Co., Ltd. saw a $5.8M jump in sales, leading to a 17% rise in total revenues for FY13 compared to 2012. The success of the company's one-stop-shop model for distributing, manufacturing and sourcing toys has produced considerable growth that runs straight on into this year,…

TuesdayJul 15, 2014 2:49 pm

Millions in Grant Funding Provide Foundation of Opportunity for VistaGen Therapeutics, Inc. (VSTA)

The National Institute of Health aims to supports biomedical science and behavioral research through the pursuit of knowledge of the biology and behavior of living systems and to then apply that knowledge to “extend healthy life and reduce the burdens of illness and disability.” NIH’s own role in this mission includes the provision of funding grants and/or cooperative agreements. To ensure that funds are allocated to organizations aligned with this goal, NIH first determines whether or not the applying company’s project will yield a “sustained, powerful influence on the research field(s) involved.” Obtaining a grant is much more than a…

TuesdayJul 15, 2014 2:32 pm

Armco Metals Holdings, Inc. (AMCO) Capitalizing on Scrap Steel Processing Opportunities for Growth

Armco Metals Holdings was pleased to see its subsidiary, Armco (Lianyungang) Renewable Metals, Inc., on a list of 131 companies published by China’s Ministry of Industry & IT as a company that is eligible to enter China’s scrap steel processing industry. Following the company’s recent announcement of this news, one may be interested in taking a look into how its involvement here is driving growth. Armco Metals Holdings, Inc. is dedicated to providing efficient options for steel production. They know that the companies that choose to use recycled scrap in their steel production realize several benefits as a result. Most…

TuesdayJul 15, 2014 2:18 pm

Puradyn Filter Technologies, Inc. (PFTI) is “One to Watch”

Over the course of 25 years, Puradyn Filter Technologies has transitioned from a small local business into a company with global distribution of its patented and proprietary puraDYN® oil filtration system for internal combustion engines, transmissions and hydraulic applications. The technology is designed to save money and conserve oil by continuously cleaning and lubricating oil while maintaining oil viscosity, thereby significantly extending oil change intervals and engine life. Sure, there are numerous bypass filtration methods on the market today. Where these competing products fall short is in failing to incorporate three key factors that Puradyn has identified and blended for…

TuesdayJul 15, 2014 12:26 pm

5BARz International, Inc. (BARZ) is “One to Watch”

5BARz International is engaged in the design, development and global commercialization of new technologies that enable cellular network carriers to improve the connectivity performance endemic on their networks and provide clear, high-quality signal for their subscribers. Cellular industry data shows that more than 3% of mobile subscribers leave one network for a competing network specifically because of poor signal quality, dropped calls and weak data. By addressing the global demand for high-quality service, 5Barz seeks to capitalize on the minimum market opportunity of approximately $27 billion created by subpar cellular infrastructure. At the core of this mission is the company’s…

TuesdayJul 15, 2014 9:24 am

Raptor Resources Holdings, Inc. (RRHI) Stone Quarry Acquisition Aligns with Broader Gov’t Initiatives

Raptor Resources Holdings operates through its strategic mineral and metal resources subsidiaries and a network of key partnerships to achieve growth organically and through the acquisition of seasoned mining and mineral assets. Most recently, Raptor’s Zimbabwe affiliate, TAG Minerals Zimbabwe Ltd., acquired the largest indigenous sand and stone quarry in the Harare area. The Derbyshire Stone Quarry is located in a prime residential growth zone within close proximity to major road projects, bringing considerable value to Raptor’s project portfolio. Derbyshire is an established mining company managed by mining operator and Raptor’s strategic partner, WGB Kinsey & Company. Production products include…

TuesdayJul 15, 2014 8:54 am

Mabwe Minerals Inc. (MBMI) Poised to Deliver Barite Supply for Mounting Oil Drilling in Southern Africa

Mabwe Minerals, the majority-owned subsidiary of Raptor Resources Holdings Inc. (OTCQB: RRHI), has assembled a land package in northeastern Zimbabwe at their recently expanded Dodge Mine site (just northeast of Harare) which will satisfy rapidly mounting regional demand for barite, the critical weighting agent for drilling mud used throughout the oil and gas industry. With upwards of 80% of API-grade barite going directly into the oil and gas sector, accelerating regional (as well as global) drilling activity provides a strong future for MBMI's Dodge Mine and the company has stitched up the logistics to boot. Over 160k tons of annual…

MondayJul 14, 2014 9:20 am

Innocent Inc. (INCT) Places Denis Clement in Advisory Council Seat

Innocent Inc., a development stage oil and gas exploration and production company, announced today that it has made Denis Clement a member of the Company’s newly formed advisory council. Mr. Clement has been involved in finance, law, M&A, management and entrepreneurship within a variety of industries for over 30 years. Other areas of expertise are in the areas of oil and gas, mining and technology. At present, Mr. Clement provides advisory services for different companies around the world and serves on the Board of Directors of multiple private and public companies. Following his graduate studies, Mr. Clement began his career…

FridayJul 11, 2014 4:56 pm

Cynking Ship? Cynk Technology Corp. (CYNK) Halted After Gargantuan Run-up

Shares of Cynk Technology, formerly Introbuzz, Inc., are halted at $13.90 (quite hefty for an OTC stock) following what the SEC is calling Potentially Manipulative Transactions regarding unusual trading activity that sent shares 25,000% higher in a matter of days. Over the course of the month, shares of the social media technology development company have increased 100-fold and the company has achieved market capitalization of more than $4.5 billion. With moves like that it was only a matter of time before regulators took notice. In a press release this morning, the SEC said it halted trade because of concerns regarding…

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