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On 3/6/07 The QualityStocks.net Daily highlighted Material Technologies, Inc. (MTTG) as "One To Watch" (MTTG) was first highlighted at $0.64. Today (MTTG) previously at 1.58 closed up 1% at1.60 with 50,047 shares traded.
Material Technologies, Inc. announced last week that the New York Department of Transportation (NYDOT) intends to invite MATECH to demonstrate its Electrochemical Fatigue Sensor System (EFS) on a bridge in the State.
Material Technologies, Inc. also recently announced that the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation prepared an on-call contract with Material Technologies for the entire state. The contract was a result of the successful non- destructive testing of three bridges in Pennsylvania which were part of interstate highways in diverse areas of the State. PennDOT estimates they has already saved the State $50,000, and most likely avoided the closure of one of their main bridges.
Material Technologies, Inc. Electrochemical Fatigue Sensor (EFS) technology can find growing cracks in the bridges allowing the State's bridge engineers to fix the specific bridges in the priority of bridges in the most need of repair. With more than 100,000 steel bridges in the US which have been classified as structurally deficient or functionally obsolete by the Federal Highway Administration. The State of Pennsylvania alone has 3500 steel bridges, which 1/2 must be inspected every year. This could lead to a very substantial annual contract as The non- destructive testing has generated interest from federal and state agencies, following the passage of the $286 billion Federal Transportation Bill, which included funds to help states evaluate methods to detect growing fatigue cracks in steel bridges.
Material Technologies, Inc. is an engineering, research and development company specializing in technologies to measure microscopic fractures and flaws in metal structures and monitor metal fatigue in real time. They utilize leading edge metal fatigue detection, measurement and monitoring solutions metal structures and equipment including bridges, railroads, airplanes, ships, cranes, power plants, mining equipment, piping systems and heavy iron.
Today we will be highlighting some companies from the B. Riley & Company 8th Annual Las Vegas Investor Conference to be held in Las Vegas , Nevada on March 13-15, 2007. The conference will feature presentations by 140 companies in a variety of industries, including retail, semiconductors, technology hardware, software, IT services, communications, media and healthcare. To view the current list of presenting companies, click on the link below.
Here is the rundown on a few companies who presented at today's B. Riley & Company Conference. The QualityStocks.net Daily Newsletter will profile 10 more companies who are presenting tomorrow.
Exponent, Inc. (EXPO) previously at $ 18.50 up 9% at $18.67 with 25,178 shares traded.
Exponent, Inc. operates as an engineering and scientific consulting firm. Exponents consultants analyze failures and accidents to determine their causes and provide answers to help prevent such problems. In addition, Exponent evaluates human health and environmental concerns to find cost-effective solutions.
Exponent, Inc. was highlighted recently in the Motley Fool Five-Star Frugals which are statistically cheap stocks that have plenty of great reasons to trade at much higher levels.
Document Security Systems, Inc. (DMC) closed today at 11.01 with 20,100 shares traded.
Document Security Systems, Inc. reported last week that results for the fourth quarter ending December 31, 2006 the results showed revenue was $4.8 million, up 176%, or $3.1 million, over revenue of $1.7 million in 2005. The primary contributor to the increase was sales of $2.3 million from the addition of Plastic Printing Professionals ("P3"), DSS' security printer subsidiary that was acquired on February 7, 2006.
Document Security Systems, Inc. a developer of optical deterrent technologies that help prevent counterfeiting and brand fraud from the use of the most advanced scanners, copiers and imaging systems in the market.
HealthStream (HSTM) closed today at $3.90 with 25,176 shares traded.
HealthStream announced yesterday they purchased all shares of Maryland research company The Jackson Organization for about $12.65 million. The purchase included $11.65 million of cash consideration and 252,616 shares of HealthStream common stock.
HealthStream, Inc. provides various Internet-based solutions and services to meet the training, information, education, and compliance needs of the healthcare industry
Evolving Systems, Inc. (EVOL) previously at 1.67 up 17% at $1.96 with 347,348 shares traded.
Evolving Systems, Inc. announced today the financial results for its fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2006. The Company reported net income of $1.0 million, or $0.05 per share. It was the Company's second consecutive profitable quarter. Revenue in the fourth quarter was $8.8 million, up sequentially from $8.7 million, $8.2 million and $8.1 million, respectively, in the third, second and first quarters of 2006, but down from $10.1 million in the fourth quarter last year.
Evolving Systems, Inc. software and services provider for more than 50 network operators in over 40 countries worldwide.
Navarre Corporation (NAVR) previously at $3.64 up 2% at $3.73 with 713,420 shares traded.
Navarre Corporation announced last week that it's wholly-owned subsidiary FUNimation Entertainment that FUNimation Channel is now available to 5 million cable and satellite subscribers in the New York on WRNN-TV and delivering 24-hour digital programming of the top anime brands.
Navarre Corporation engages in the publication and distribution of physical and digital home entertainment and multimedia products primarily in the United States and Canada .
PhotoChannel Networks Inc. (PNWIF) previously at $3.82 up 7% at $3.85 with 61,250 shares traded. (PNWIF) has been highlighted by OTC Journal and Knobias.
PhotoChannel Networks Inc. announced yesterday it has launched its integration with Windows Vista Online Print Wizard. The new service is currently live for all 6,000 plus CVS locations.PhotoChannel Networks Inc. also announced this month it has signed an agreement with Sears Holdings Corporations' Kmart division and has launched Kmart's online photo service
PhotoChannel operates PNI Digital Media to provide services for major retailers, wireless carriers and content providers.
IRIS INTERNATIONAL, INC. (IRIS) previously at $12.26 up 3% at $12.71 with 156,006 shares traded.
IRIS INTERNATIONAL, INC. announced this month record fourth-quarter 2006 revenue of $19.9 million, an increase of 16% over revenue of $17.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2005, and record full-year revenue of $70.6 million for the year ended Dec. 31, 2006, a 13% increase over revenue of $62.8 million for fiscal 2005.
IRIS International, Inc. engages in the design, development, manufacture, and marketing of in vitro diagnostics systems, consumables, and supplies for urinalysis and body fluids testing.
American Vanguard (AVD) previously at $14.29 up 1% at $14.55 with 166,400 shares traded.
American Vanguard announced that its board declared a semiannual cash dividend of 4 cents per share. American Vanguard was highlighted today in the Motley Fools 3 winners you don't know about. Motley Fool stated (AVD) is proof that there's profit in the mundane. No one tends to get excited about companies that develop bug control products such as insecticides and fungicides. But American Vanguard has turned deer repellant and snail bait into a major growth business. The company has managed to grow the top line in excess of 18% the past five years and has returned investors 415% during that time.
American Vanguard is an agricultural products company that develops and markets products for crop protection and management. The company also manufactures and formulates chemicals for crops, human, and animal health protection.
Mod-Pac Corp. (MPAK) previously at $10.49 up 9% at $11.44 with 4,301 shares traded.
Mod-Pac Corp. announced last Friday it has established an $8 million revolving line of credit facility with KeyBank National Association. The company said it would use the money for stock repurchases, acquisitions and "working capital needs."
MOD-PAC CORP. engages in the design, manufacture, and marketing of folding cartons and commercial print products in the United States .
BUCA, Inc. (BUCA) previously at $5.44 up 2% at $5.59 with123,885 shares traded.
BUCA, Inc. reported net income of $0.9 million, or $0.05 per share, in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2006, compared with a net loss of $6.4 million, or ($0.26) per share, in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2005.
BUCA, Inc. owns and operates 92 highly acclaimed family style Italian restaurants under the name Buca di Beppo
Now for a few of today's top movers, Topping The QualityStocks.net Daily Newsletter leader by percentage gained is BioStem, Inc. (BTEM) previously at $ 0.70 up 97% at $1.38 with 2,573,469 shares traded. (BTEM) was highlighted by GMCR and Hot OTC.com
BioStem, Inc. announced today that The Board of Directors of Cryobanks International, Inc. have approved and signed a letter of intent for a $9.0 million financing, which will satisfy the last item needed to complete its merger into BioStem, Inc. GMCR stated today "They just announced a $9MM USD financing and acquisition of Cryobanks this morning. We think this one is going to be HUGE."
BioStem, Inc. specializes in the collection, processing, and banking of stem cells derived from the umbilical cord immediately after birth. Cord blood transplants (CBTs) have become widely recognized as a safe, effective, and in many ways preferable, alternative to bone marrow transplants. There
Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. (ASTI) previously at $4.65 up 89% at $8.79 with 6,188,118 shares traded. (ASTI) was highlighted today by Stock Egg.com and in The Knobias Clip Report.
Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. announced today that Norsk Hydro ASA (NHY) acquired 1.6 million shares of the common stock represent approximately 23.0% of Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. total shares issued and outstanding after the sale. In November, Norsk Hydro made a $24.5 million investment in Norsun, a Norwegian company that's building a plant to produce monocystalline silicon wafers for solar cells.
Hydro is a leading offshore producer of oil and gas and is the third-largest integrated aluminum supplier in the world. Hydro building systems is second largest in the world and markets product under three main brand names DOMAL, TECHNAL, and WICONA.
Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. is a developer of state-of-the-art, thin-film photovoltaic materials and modules as well as manufacture PV devices which convert sunlight into the electricity needed to power instruments and communications systems.
Critical Therapeutics, Inc. (CRTX) previously at $1.80 up 21% at $2.19 with 2,145,845 shares traded. (CRTX) was highlighted today by StockEgg.com
Critical Therapeutics, Inc. announced today the signing of a definitive co-promotion agreement with DEY, L.P. Both companies have agreed to jointly promote Critical Therapeutics' marketed asthma drug, ZYFLO® and zileuton CR. Critical Therapeutics will also co-promote DEY's clinical candidate for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), if approved by the FDA.
Critical Therapeutics, Inc. develops innovative products for respiratory, inflammatory and critical care diseases.
DEY, L.P. is a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on the development, manufacturing and marketing of prescription drug products for the treatment of respiratory diseases
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The QualityStocks.net Daily Newsletter would like to highlight Novori Inc. (NOVO) as "One To Watch" (NOVO) at $0.84 up 7% at $0.90 with 29,000 shares traded.
Novori announced last month that they have captured the first place position for e-commerce sales growth in the USA, rising from the third fastest growth industry in 2006. The principal component propelling online jewelry sales growth rate is diamond rings, engagement rings and other high-ticket items.
Novori is a leading online interactive retailer of diamond engagement rings and fine jewelry. Novori launched their website in 2005 and has built a well-respected brand by providing consumers with superior customer service and a better way to buy diamond engagement rings. Novori hit huge sales growth in its second year, with 2006 revenues exceeding 2005 by 2,374%. Due to strong holiday sales, online jewelry rose from the third fastest to become the # 1 fastest growing online industry for 2007 according to Comdex published statistics. Disclaimer
Today The QualityStocks.net Daily Newsletter would like to spotlight Solar EnerTech Corp. (SOEN) previously at $1.18 up 8% at $1.28 on another huge volume day with 1,469,539 shares traded.
Solar EnerTech Corp. announced today that it has signed an interim sales agreement worth a total of $8 million for the sale of 2Mw of solar cells and modules with Shanghai Very Sun Technologies Co., Ltd. ("Very Sun")
Solar EnerTech Corp. announced today the completion of a private placement with Institutional Investors for $8.3 million. The financing was prompted by increased demand for the Company's solar cell products, The funds will aid in the purchase of silicon feedstock to fulfill recent purchase orders. Additional uses will include the purchase of equipment for the Company's second 25Mw production line.
Solar EnerTech is a photovoltaic solar energy cell manufacturing enterprise based in Shanghai, the Company has also established a marketing, purchasing and distribution arm in Northern California's Silicon Valley. The company plans to invest in PV cell research to develop cells to use in its manufacturing processes. They have also taken major steps toward establishing a leadership role in solar technology research and development. Disclaimer
Intellegentias Inc. Hope everyone is watching this one the way we are, WOW what a great month so far. The QualityStocks.net Daily Newsletter would like to highlight Intellegentias Inc. (ITLI) as "One to Watch" previously at $1.71 up 4% at $1.79 with 259,953 shares traded. (ITLI) has been on an amazing upward trend since we first profiled the company on 1/3/07 at 1.00 with the daily volume way above the 142,000 average volume.
Intellegentias Inc. is one of the most dynamic and fastest-growing companies in the Homeland Security sector. Intellegentias, Inc. which markets its Homeland Security software to Law Enforcement Agencies, Telco's and ISP's all over the world. The software allows customers to locate and prosecute terrorists and criminals, and to stay in compliance with federal legislation and directives Investigatia, Inc., launching in 2007, is their data investigation company. Investigatia intends to focus on fraud, identity theft, identity authentication and verification. Interceptia, Inc., launching in 2007, is the company's Lawful Intercept company. Interceptia intends to focus on Legal Interception of telecommunications by law enforcement authorities (LEA's) and intelligence services. Disclaimer |
