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CAPITAL RESOURCE
"Up 1,033.33% on Monday"
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Capital Resource Alliance, Inc. engages in the acquisition and exploration of mineral properties in
CRRA News:
August 10 - Capital Resource
Mr. Frederick Fitzgerald, President and Chief Operating Officer of Capital Resource Alliance Inc. (OTCBB: CRRA) announced the acquisition of the principal assets of Engineered Construction Solutions Inc., of
The purchased assets consist of all the proprietary technology and intellectual property involved with the manufacture and marketing of "WonderWall" a revolutionary building system that involves on site creation of long lasting, low cost housing, schools, commercial buildings and storage facilities. The foundation of the building components is a propriety ceramic foam manufactured on site, quickly and economically. The resultant building product is fire and water proof, virtually indestructible under normal conditions and extremely cost affective. Several foreign governments and commercial enterprises have indicated active interest in this new building technology.
Mr. Ray Gordon, President and CEO of Engineered Construction Solutions Inc. has agreed to join the Board of Capital Resource Alliance Inc. and assume the office of President and CEO of the purchasing corporation. Frederick Fitzgerald will remain as a director and retain his office of Secretary/Treasurer.
FREDDIE MAC (NYSE: FRE)
"Up 128.38% on Monday"
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Freddie Mac purchases residential mortgages and mortgage-related securities in the secondary mortgage market and securitizes them into mortgage-related securities that can be sold to investors. It operates in three segments: Investments, Single-family Guarantee, and Multifamily. The Investments segment invests primarily in mortgage-related securities and single-family mortgage loans; purchases mortgage loans and mortgage-related securities; and issues short- and long-term debt in the capital markets. The Single-Family Guarantee segment engages in the purchase of single-family mortgages in the primary mortgage market, primarily through its guarantor swap program; securitizes certain mortgages; issues mortgage-related securities that can be sold; and guarantees the payment of principal and interest on single-family mortgage-related securities. The Multifamily segment purchases multifamily mortgages; and guarantees the payment of principal and interest on multifamily mortgage-related securities and mortgages underlying multifamily housing revenue bonds. This segment also holds equity investments in various limited partnerships that sponsor low- and moderate-income multifamily rental apartments. The company primarily serves lenders in the primary mortgage market that originate mortgages for homeowners and apartment owners, including mortgage banking companies, commercial banks, savings banks, community banks, credit unions, state and local housing finance agencies, and savings and loan associations in the United States. Freddie Mac was founded in 1970 and is based in
FRE News:
August 7 - Freddie Mac Releases Second Quarter 2009 Financial Results
Summary
* Net income for the second quarter of 2009 was $768 million. After the dividend payment of $1.1 billion to the U.S. Department of the Treasury on the senior preferred stock, net loss per diluted common share was $0.11 for the quarter.
* Net worth at June 30, 2009 was $8.2 billion. As a result of the positive net worth, no additional funding from the U.S. Department of the Treasury was required under the terms of the Senior Preferred Stock Purchase Agreement for the second quarter. The positive net worth includes a $5.1 billion increase to total equity reflecting the April 1, 2009 adoption of FSP FAS 115-2 and FAS 124-2 relating to accounting for security impairments.
The second quarter 2009 results were primarily driven by:
* Net interest income of $4.3 billion;
* Gains on the company's derivative portfolio and guarantee asset of $4.2 billion, mainly related to net mark-to-market gains due to increases in long-term interest rates;
* Net impairment of available-for-sale securities recognized in earnings of $2.2 billion, also reflecting the adoption of FSP FAS 115-2 and FAS 124-2; and
* Provision for credit losses of $5.2 billion.
* Freddie Mac continued to support the recovery of the housing market. During the second quarter of 2009, the company:
* Provided $171 billion of liquidity to the mortgage market, helping to finance more than 720,000 single-family homes and nearly 100,000 units of rental housing;
* Helped refinance approximately 28,500 loans under the Freddie Mac Relief Refinance Mortgage (SM); and
* Helped approximately 45,000 borrowers stay in their homes or sell their properties, including approximately 16,000 borrowers who were placed in trial period payment plans under the Home Affordable Modification program.
Freddie Mac (NYSE: FRE) reported net income of $768 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2009, compared to a net loss of $9.9 billion for the quarter ended March 31, 2009. After the dividend payment of $1.1 billion on its senior preferred stock to the U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury), Freddie Mac reported a net loss per diluted common share of $0.11 in the second quarter of 2009, compared to a net loss per diluted common share of $3.14 in the first quarter of 2009.
Freddie Mac had a positive net worth of $8.2 billion at June 30, 2009. As a result, no additional funding was required from Treasury under the terms of the Senior Preferred Stock Purchase Agreement (Purchase Agreement) for the second quarter.
"We are pleased that our financial results allowed us to finish the quarter with a positive net worth, meaning we will not need to request any additional financial support from the government at this time. However, we recognize that our financial results for the quarter include one-time accounting adjustments and mark-to-market gains that are subject to change in future periods," said Freddie Mac Interim Chief Executive Officer John Koskinen. "While we are seeing some early signs pointing to a housing recovery — including a modest uptick in house prices in some markets — our outlook remains cautious due to rising foreclosures, growing unemployment, tight lending standards and buyers' reluctance to re-enter the market.
"Our role in the Obama Administration's recovery efforts has been focused on helping to stem the foreclosure crisis. In the first half of the year, we were able to help more than 85,000 distressed borrowers avoid foreclosure, and we helped an additional 1 million homeowners lower their mortgage payments through refinancing. The Making Home Affordable program is ramping up and Freddie Mac employees are dedicated to working with our borrowers to help them understand their options and with our servicers to quickly increase their infrastructure and capacity.
"On another positive note, we look forward to welcoming our new CEO Ed Haldeman to Freddie Mac. I'm confident that under Ed's leadership we will continue to play a leading role in the recovery of the housing market, while building a stronger foundation for our future," Koskinen said.
OPTIGENEX INCORPORATED (OTC: OPGX)
"Up 100.00% on Monday"
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Optigenex inc. is a formulator, distributor and provider of proprietary next generation skin care, supplements and bulk ingredient featuring AC-11® (Formerly known as C-MED-100®) a patented compound as it core product. AC- 11® is the bioactive, water soluble form of the medicinal herb Uncaria tomentosa.
OPGX News:
July 28 - Optigenex Inc. Announces Rollout of Activar® AC-11® Oral Supplements and Activar® AC-11® Next Generation Skin Care Products in
Company Expects Commercial Sales to Begin in Early Fall 2009 Through Pharmacies and Other Healthcare Distribution Channels (Financial Terms Were Not Disclosed)
Optigenex Inc. (OTC: OPGX) announced that its partner Ekson Farma is prepared to launch its family of AC-11® oral supplements and skin care products under the brand name Activar® for distribution throughout the major pharmacies in Turkey. Under an exclusive license signed in early 2008, Ekson has invested significant capital, resources and time in determining market acceptance of Optigenex's patented technology and has also devoted considerable efforts towards clinical and scientific research to broaden the market applications for its unique anti-aging products. The agreement and subsequent commercialization by Ekson sets the stage for the introduction of AC-11® to educated and health-conscious Turkish consumers and represents another important strategic initiative in the company's plans to establish AC-11® as a recognized international brand.
All-natural, and standardized at a minimum of 8 per cent Carboxy Alkyl Esters ("CAEs(TM)"), AC-11® is the only patented aqueous extract of the Uncaria species that can make the following therapeutic claims ("DNA repair, Immune enhancement and Inhibition of pro-inflammatory agents") which are validated by a broad spectrum of scientific and clinical studies.
AC-11® already has gained a major foothold in
Daniel Zwiren, president and CEO of Optigenex Inc., said, "We are delighted to have a company with the scientific pedigree and reputation of Ekson Farma as part of our growing list of marketing and distribution partners. Moreover, we believe the unique scientific properties of AC-11® along with Ekson's research will allow us to grow our business rapidly in this key geographic region."
Doctor Yaman Er, president of Ekson Farma, added, "We are very pleased with the reception AC-11® has received and attribute this attention to the key differentiators of AC-11® supported by clinical and scientific studies. Those studies validate the efficacy of this all-natural ingredient, which is harvested in the Amazon Rainforest and manufactured by Centroflora Group Botucatu,
ABOUT EKSON FARMA
Founded in 1994, Ekson Farma is an applied sciences and marketing company focused on providing wellness solutions and related technologies to physicians, pharmacies and the general medical community. Ekson's strategy is to select superior and innovative products validated by clinical and scientific studies, establish consumer and physician acceptance through test marketing and ultimately distribute those products with the goal of improving the quality of life for health conscious consumers and patients. Ekson through its collaboration with research partner OKSANTE LABORATORIES is noted for its development of diagnostic tools utilizing DNA sequencing and molecular diagnostics with an emphasis on early detection of disease and DNA mutations.
RENTECH INCORPORATED (AMEX: RTK)
"Up 112.90% on Monday"
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Incorporated in 1981, Rentech provides clean energy solutions. The Rentech Process is a patented and proprietary technology that converts synthesis gas from biomass and fossil resources into hydrocarbons that can be processed and upgraded into ultra-clean synthetic fuels, specialty waxes and chemicals. Rentech Energy Midwest Corporation, the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, manufactures and sells fertilizer products including ammonia, urea ammonia nitrate, urea granule and urea solution to the corn-belt region.
RTK News:
August 10 - Rentech Announces Record Earnings of 22 Cents per Share for Third Quarter of Fiscal 2009
Company Projects Positive EPS for FY 2009 and Increases Guidance for Consolidated and REMC EBITDA
Rentech, Inc. (Amex: RTK) announced results for its third quarter of fiscal year 2009 ended June 30. The Company also issued new guidance for consolidated earnings per share and increased previously provided financial guidance for the 2009 fiscal year.
For the third quarter of fiscal year 2009 ended June 30, Rentech reported net income applicable to common shareholders of $36.1 million, or $0.22 per share. This compares to a net loss applicable to common shareholders of $7.8 million, or $0.05 per share, for the comparable period in fiscal year 2008.
Rentech reported revenue of $91.4 million for the third quarter of fiscal year 2009, up from $60.4 million for the comparable quarter in the prior year. The increase resulted from higher product pricing and record shipments during the quarter as favorable weather conditions allowed the realization of revenue on significant volumes shipped. Shipments during the second fiscal quarter had been delayed by bad weather.
Rentech projects that its earnings per share will be positive for fiscal year 2009. Rentech is increasing its consolidated EBITDA guidance for fiscal year 2009 to greater than $25 million compared to previous guidance of $15 million. The Company has also increased fiscal year 2009 EBITDA guidance for its wholly-owned nitrogen fertilizer business, Rentech Energy Midwest Corporation (REMC), to greater than $65 million from previous guidance of $65 million. In addition to the strong results for the quarter, factors that the Company considered in increasing guidance included: significant pre-sales of fertilizer products for the remainder of the fiscal year; natural gas prices that are forecasted to remain at lower than budgeted levels; and demand for nitrogen products driven by continued strong prospects for planted corn acreage. EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure. Further explanation of this non-GAAP measure and a computation of consolidated EBITDA and EBITDA at REMC have been included below in this press release.
Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses were $6.0 million for the third quarter of fiscal year 2009, down from $8.3 million for the third quarter of the prior year. Research and development (R&D) expenses for the third quarter of fiscal year 2009 were $7.2 million, down from $15.8 million for the third quarter of the prior year. The decrease in R&D expenses was primarily due to the completion of construction of the Company’s Product Demonstration Unit (PDU) in the prior fiscal year. Current period R&D expenses were attributable to costs associated with operating the PDU, expenses incurred for work on advanced catalysts, catalyst separation from crude wax, process optimization, and product upgrading. R&D expenses for the current period also included a one-time tax accrual of $2.9 million related to the construction of the PDU.
Rentech reported revenue of $158.3 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2009, compared to $136.4 million for the comparable period in the prior year. SG&A expenses were $18.7 million for the first nine months of fiscal year 2009, down from $26.1 million for the comparable period in the prior year. R&D expenses for the current period were $16.6 million, down from $53.9 million for the comparable period in the prior year. As noted previously, the decrease was primarily due to the completion of construction of the PDU in the prior fiscal year.
As of June 30, 2009, Rentech had cash and cash equivalents of $38.9 million on a consolidated basis.
Commenting on the third quarter results for fiscal year 2009, Dan Cohrs, Executive Vice President and CFO of Rentech, stated, “We are pleased to report our first profitable quarter ever. The cost reductions we implemented in addition to exceptional management of our fertilizer business have provided us with a foundation from which we can continue to execute on our alternative energy strategy.”
Mr. Cohrs continued, “We believe Rentech is well-positioned to capture the opportunities that have resulted from the approval of our jet fuel for commercial aviation as well as from the renewable power and low carbon fuel mandates in
The Company will hold a conference call on Tuesday, August 11, at 10:00 a.m. PDT at which time Rentech's senior management will review the Company's financial results for this period and provide an update on corporate developments. Callers may listen to the live presentation, which will be followed by a question and answer segment, by dialing 800-926-9801 or 212-231-2903. An audio webcast of the call will be available at www.rentechinc.com within the Investor Relations portion of the site under the Presentations section. A replay will be available by audio webcast and teleconference from 1:00 p.m. PDT on August 11 through 1:00 p.m. PDT on August 18. The replay teleconference will be available by dialing 800-633-8284 or 402-977-9140 and the reservation number 21432611.
YM BIOSCIENCES INCORPORATED (AMEX: YMI)
"Up 58.59% on Monday"
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YM BioSciences Inc. is a life sciences product development company that identifies and advances a diverse portfolio of promising cancer-related products at various stages of development. The Company is currently developing two late-stage products: nimotuzumab, an EGFR-targeting Affinity-Optimized Antibody™, and AeroLEF®, a proprietary, inhaled-delivery composition of free and liposome-encapsulated fentanyl. YM has proven regulatory and clinical trial expertise and a diversified business model designed to reduce risk while advancing clinical products toward international approval, marketing and commercialization.
YMI News:
August 10 - YM Biosciences
YM BioSciences Inc. (Amex: YMI) (TSX: YM, AIM: YMBA), a life sciences product development company that identifies and advances a diverse portfolio of promising cancer-related products at various stages of development, today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, YM BioSciences USA Inc. (YM-USA) has received a license from the US Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) to further develop its lead product, nimotuzumab, for patients with solid tumor cancers in the United States.
"This license from OFAC to develop nimotuzumab in any cancer indication is a major step forward in our US development program and will allow us to immediately discuss our IND submissions with the FDA to include US patients in our randomized, double-blinded lung cancer and brain metastases trials," said David Allan, Chairman and CEO of YM BioSciences. "Our development plans may also include extending some of the Phase III trials being conducted worldwide into the
Mr. Allan added, "We have also applied to OFAC for a license to make nimotuzumab available to US patients upon marketing approval by the FDA. This is consistent with a 2009 Staff Report to the US Senate Committee on Foreign Relations (SCFR) entitled 'Changing Cuba Policy - In the United States' National Interest,' which recommended pharmaceutical imports from Cuba's rapidly developing biotech industry. We are most appreciative of the extensive support we have received for our application from SCFR Chairman Senator John Kerry (D-MA), Western Hemisphere Subcommittee Chairman Senator Chris Dodd (D-CT) and SCFR Ranking Member Senator Richard Lugar (R-IN) and for their acute understanding of the needs of cancer patients. Such licenses have been previously granted to two companies seeking to commercialize Cuban-origin therapeutics in the
YM
Nimotuzumab is a humanized monoclonal antibody that targets the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR), licensed to YM's majority-owned subsidiary, CIMYM BioSciences Inc., by CIMAB
DANA RESOURCES INCORPORATED (OTCBB: DANR)
"Up 55.00% on Monday"
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Dana Resources is a precious and base metals exploration company with offices in the
DANR News:
July 29 - Dana Resources Acquires 1.17 Million Ounce Advanced Stage Collota Gold Deposit in
Collota Deposit Estimated Resource Totals 1,170,000 Ounces of Gold
Dana Resources (OTCBB: DANR) (FRA: OD0), a US-based precious metals exploration and development company, is pleased to announce that it has successfully acquired the advanced stage Collota Gold Deposit in Peru. Dana Resources currently owns and operates seven mining projects located in
The Collota Gold Project is located in Northern Peru in the region of Ancash on the eastern side of the Cordillera Negra, (
The Collota Gold Project is a high-sulphidation type epithermal gold deposit, positioned in the same trend as Barrick's world famous Pierina mine (originally hosting over 5.2 million ounces of gold and producing as much as 500,000 ounces of gold in 2006). Barrick's Pierina mine is near the end of its resource base. Dana Resources' Collota Gold Project consists of six claims for a total of 4,695 acres.
The Collota Gold Deposit is defined by 83 drill holes completed by Buenaventura Mining for a total of 5,500 meters of reverse circulation and diamond core drilling, identifying an initial gold deposit in 281.7 acres. The target area is characterized by intense vuggy silica, quartz-alunite and argillic alteration. The alteration is hosted in the Calipuy group, a suite of volcanic rock characterized by basal andesitic lavas overlying rhyodacitic pumic and lithic tuffs. This particular geology is associated with epithermal gold deposits similar to Pierina and Yanacocha mines. This host rock is identical to Barrick's Pierina deposit. Drilling has indicated attributable resources of 112 million tonnes, defined in two blocks:
Oxide Zone - 65 million tonnes with 0.375g/t gold, containing 780,000 oz gold.
Sulphide Zone - 47 million tonnes with 0.26 g/t gold, containing 390,000 oz gold.
The current estimated resource totals 1,170,000 ounces of gold, equivalent to a current gross in-situ value in excess of $1 Billion. Dana Resources plans to mine the Collota Gold Project as an open-pit mine to a maximum of 50m in depth. The estimated operation costs are approximately $400 per ounce. Further, this geological belt typically hosts economically significant silver resources.
Dana Resources is very pleased and excited to complete the acquisition of such a substantial and prolific gold project. The Board of Directors commented, "This is a significant milestone for the Company. Our plan is to simultaneously increase the deposit at Collota and continue permitting the project for production. With only 10% of the Collota Project explored, Dana is confident that there exists a multimillion ounce gold deposit. Dana Resources is confident that this acquisition will yield a significant positive cash flow for Dana Resources and its shareholders upon commencement of commercial production."
With some of the richest mineral reserves in the world,
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