Our Stocks to Watch today include UOMO Media Inc. (OTCBB:UOMO), China America Holdings (OTCBB: CAAH), Diamant Art Corporation (OTCBB: DIAAF), Valence Technology, Inc. (NASD: VLNC), The Blackhawk Fund (OTCBB: BHWF), Advanced Communications Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: ADVC)
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UOMO MEDIA INCORPORATED (OTCBB: UOMO)
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UOMO Media Inc. (OTCBB:UOMO) is a publicly trading entertainment company that acquires, produces, manages, and monetizes entertainment-based intellectual property globally. The company is focusing on the development of four core business units: UOMO Digital, UOMO Recorded Music, UOMO Talent Management and UOMO Publishing. There is a massive and ongoing demand for music and entertainment. IFPI estimates that globally, the broader music industry was worth US$130 billion in 2006.
UOMO News:
February 7 - UOMO Media Establishes Canadian Subsidiary
UOMO Media Inc. (OTCBB: UOMO), a multi-channel entertainment and media company, announced that it has established UOMO Productions Inc., a fully owned Canadian subsidiary.
UOMO Productions has been created to act as a holding company for the acquisition and finance of media-related Canadian entertainment assets including: music, television, film/video, catalogues, co-productions and co-financings projects. The company will also look to make strategic acquisitions of, or partner or align with, companies or individuals that control and produce various forms of entertainment, including intellectual music property rights, film and television programming.
The wholly-owned subsidiary is based in Toronto, Canada, an internationally acknowledged centre of excellence in music, film and video, TV production, and preferred location for many films and videos produced in North America.
The Company will have a financing advantage in being able to receive Canadian subsidies, tax incentives, rebates and financing through its ability to produce Canadian content film and television projects.
UOMO is well positioned to achieve success in the Canadian entertainment industry given Management’s past Canadian accolades including: 4 Junos, UMAC Manager of the Year, and numerous MuchMusic awards, as well as being responsible for writing and producing some of the biggest selling singles in the history of Canadian recorded music.
"We continue to develop our presence in the global marketplace,” commented Mr. Camara Alford, CEO and Chairman of UOMO Media. “Acquiring, producing, managing, and promoting media assets within Canada is a natural progression for our international strategy.”
The overall Canadian entertainment and media (E&M) market is experiencing sustained growth and will expand at a consistent 5.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) to US$47 billion in 2011 from $36 billion in 2006. According to the latest PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Global Entertainment and Media Outlook: 2007–2011, growth in Canada is comparable to the global growth projected at 6.4% CAGR to US$2 trillion in 2011.
CHINA AMERICA HOLDINGS INCORPORATED (OTCBB: CAAH)
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China America Holdings, Inc.™ (CAAH) is a diversified Global Holdings Company with operations in the U.S. and China. China America Holdings has three operating divisions.
Shanghai Aohong Chemical Co,, based in Shanghai, China, a distributor of assorted liquid coolants which are utilized in a variety of applications, primarily as refrigerants in air conditioning systems for automobiles, residential and commercial air conditioning systems, and a manufacturer of steel non-refillable cylinders. For more information, please visit the Shanghai Aohong website.
Big Tree Toys, Inc, based in Shantou, China, is an authorized agent for thousands of toy manufacturers in China. Big Tree represents over 8,000 toy manufacturers. Our product offerings include in excess of 180,000 varieties of toy products including remote control toys, digital toys, sports toys, play sets, educational toys, dolls, and infant toys. Big Tree Toys simplifies sourcing products from China. For more information, please visit Big Tree Toys USA and Big Tree Toys website.
Sense Technologies, Inc., based in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, is a leading provider of biometric solutions, and micro-sensor identification systems. Sense develops products targeting Homeland Security, and offers solutions that improve and secure many business, military, and personal processes. Sense owns patents and intellectual property for an MEMS based explosives detection technology licensed through a national government laboratory.
CAAH News:
February 6 - WallStreet Research Initiates Coverage of China America Holdings, Inc. Shares with a Speculative Buy Rating and $0.25 Price Target
Report Available at http://www.wallstreetresearch.org/
China America Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB: CAAH) announced that WallStreet Research has released an analyst research report covering the Company's shares with a speculative buy recommendation with a potential twelve month price target of $0.25 per share. The complete report on China America Holdings, Inc. together with attendant risk factors and additional information about WallStreet Research is available at http://www.wallstreetresearch.org/.
WallStreet Research (WSR) is a prominent research boutique led by Alan Stone, Managing Director of Alan Stone & Company, LLC (ASC). The firm specializes in the microcap and smallcap investment arena, looking for emerging growth companies with strong management, unique or proprietary technology, significant market potential, financial strength, and outstanding long-term earnings growth possibilities. Mr. Stone was formerly a securities analyst and assistant portfolio manager at Merrill Lynch Asset Management and an investment analyst at Prudential Insurance Company's Capital Markets Group. The firm has offices in Los Angeles, CA, Palm Beach, FL, and New York City, NY, and is well known for discovering undervalued companies and bringing them to the attention of the investment community. ASC/WSR also arranges road shows for its publicly traded clients, before the investment community in New York City, California and Florida.
China America Holdings CEO, Dore Scott Perler, recently presented at the Flaherty Financial News/WallStreet Research Small Cap Conference III held at the Penn Club of New York on January 22nd. The webcast of the presentation is archived at www.visualwebcaster.com/event.asp?id=42359 for sixty days following the conference.
DIAMANT ART CORPORATION (OTCBB: DIAAF)
"Up 100.00% in morning trading"
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Diamant Art Corporation primarily engages in the production, distribution, and marketing of replications of original paintings. It produces replications of original paintings that incorporate brushwork texture, including oil, acrylic, and other textured pigment mediums under the name Artagraph using its patented and proprietary technologies. The company manufactures reproductions of impressionist and postimpressionist paintings, as well as paintings by contemporary artists. It also contracts with art publishers, and produces and sells replications of contemporary works of art. Diamant Art supplies its catalogue products to retail store or art gallery customers in Canada and the United States. In addition, the company intends to manufacture a non-PVC (poly vinyl chloride) food packaging stretch film, under license from Diamant Plastics Corp. and under the trade name DIAMANT. Diamant Art was incorporated in 1986. It was formerly known as ART International, Inc. and changed its name to ART International Corporation in 2003. Further, the name was changed to Diamant Art Corporation in 2004. The company is headquartered in Markham, Canada.
DIAAF News:
February 7 - Google, the Internet Giant, Orders Bio-Degradable Film From Diamant, as Google Fulfills Commitment to Convert to Eco Friendly Solutions in an Effort to Contribute to Global Preservation
Diamant Art Corporation (OTCBB: DIAAF) announced that, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Bio-Plastics Film Inc., it has received an order for bio-degradable plastic film from Google based on their commitment to become a company that in every way consumes responsibly in the light of our ecological global crisis. The NON-PVC plastic bio-degradable film will be used for the Company's internal requirements.
This purchase is based on a comprehensive plan that Google has committed to execute implementing some environmentally sound strategies that include reducing energy consumption by maximizing efficiency, investing in and utilizing renewable energy sources, and purchasing carbon offsets for the emissions that can't directly reduced.
This current initiative is part of Google's continuing commitment to a clean and green energy future. Google has been making great strides in converting to eco friendly solutions and optimizing energy efficiency to making the business environmentally sustainable.
Last spring Google announced that it would be carbon neutral for 2007 and beyond. The Company has taken concrete steps to reduce the carbon footprint and accelerate improvements in green technology. In addition to "greening" the Company, they have announced that they are also cooperating with members of the tech community to improve efficiency on a broader scale.
VALENCE TECHNOLOGY INCORPORATED (NASD: VLNC)
"Up 53.02% in morning trading"
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Valence Technology, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the commercialization of phosphate-based lithium-ion rechargeable battery technology, known as Saphion. The company offers various Saphion technology-based power systems, including N-Charge and U-Charge. The N-Charge power system is a stand-alone tool that provides power for various portable electronic devices, such as a notebook computer, cell phone, and personal digital assistant. The U-Charge power system is offered as a replacement for lead acid batteries systems, which would be used in applications, such as electric vehicles, wheelchairs, scooters, robotics, marine, remote power, military, back-up, and various other devices. It markets its products through national retailers, distributors, and resellers, as well as directly through its sales force and Web site in the United States and internationally. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Austin, Texas.
VLNC News:
February 7 - Valence Technology and The Tanfield Group Plc Sign a Supply Agreement for Lithium Phosphate Battery Packs
Valence Technology, Inc. (NASD: VLNC) announced that it has entered into a contract with The Tanfield Group Plc (LSE: TAN) to manufacture and supply safe, Lithium Phosphate energy storage systems to power zero emission, all-electric commercial delivery vehicles. The Valence battery systems will be installed in leading-edge vans and trucks produced by Tanfield’s UK-based trading division, Smith Electric Vehicles, the world’s largest manufacturer of electric vans and trucks.
Under the agreement, Tanfield will purchase up to $70 million of Valence products in the contract’s first phase and Valence has already received a firm purchase order for the first calendar quarter.
The agreement will also result in Tanfield becoming the first volume customer for Valence’s third generation Lithium Phosphate Epoch™ technology, a battery system equipped with an advanced management system that monitors and automatically adjusts cell performance so battery packs operate at their optimum performance capacity. Epoch benefits include a fail-soft capability that is designed to eliminate system failure caused by a single cell and to have a life cycle comprised of more than 2000 charge cycles when deep discharged in demanding electric vehicle applications.
“The Valence Epoch System which we introduced at the December 2007 EVS-23 show has the potential to move the industry closer to the tipping point when EVs and plug-in HEVs will be broadly adopted and deployed,” said Robert L. Kanode, president and CEO of Valence. “We believe that Valence is the first Lithium Phosphate battery producer to have the sourcing and manufacturing capability and start-to-finish infrastructure to immediately ship safe, reliable, Lithium Phosphate energy storage systems in the quantities demanded by the electric vehicle market. For the past six months we have been working to scale up our proven operational capabilities to meet anticipated demand.”
Darren Kell, Chief Executive of The Tanfield Group Plc, said “We are constantly looking for new, cost-effective technologies that can improve our zero emission commercial electric vehicles and broaden our customer base. The Valence battery pack is an efficient, inherently robust and reliable system that gives us greatly increased flexibility in vehicle design.”
Tanfield launched the first of its new generation of Smith zero-emission commercial vehicles in December 2006 and has quickly developed a wide customer portfolio across the UK and mainland Europe, including Sainsbury’s Online, the Royal Mail, TNT Express, Carlsberg, Balfour Beatty, Amey Construction and DHL Exel Supply Chain. Smith launched its first United States-specific vehicle at EVS-23 in California in December 2007.
Conference Call Scheduled For Later Today
Valence management will discuss the Tanfield contract during its Fiscal 2008 Third Quarter Conference Call scheduled for 4:00 p.m. EST, Thursday, February 7th. To access Valence’s conference call via the Internet, visit http://www.valence.com/. The conference is also available within the United States and Canada by dialing 888-820-9409 and entering the passcode 9064825. Callers dialing into the conference from abroad must dial 913-312-1417 and enter passcode 9064825.
BLACKHAWK FUND (OTCBB: BHWF)
"Up 53.85% in morning trading"
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The BlackHawk Fund operates as a business development company with interest in real estate development projects, as well as in media and television production in the United States. It redevelops and sells residential and commercial properties. The BlackHawk Fund owns, operates, manages, and implements proprietary media properties that primarily include network quality cable television shows, which are converted to online video magazines and DVDs. The company was founded in 1998 as USA Telecom. It changed its name to USA Telcom Internationale in 2000; to ZannWell, Inc. in 2004; and to The Blackhawk Fund in 2005. The company is based in Carson City, Nevada. The BlackHawk Fund is a subsidiary of Palomar Enterprises, Inc.
BHWF News:
February 7 - The Blackhawk Fund Signs National Broadcast Contract With Business Talk Radio Network
The Blackhawk Fund (OTCBB: BHWF) announced the signing of a national broadcast contract with The Business Talk Radio Network. The Blackhawk Fund will produce and air a two-hour live radio program. The program title is "Nexus: The Common Bond of Common Sense." The program will clear on The Business Talk Radio Network from 8-10 PM EST Monday-Friday. The program will also broadcast from 8-9 AM PST Monday-Friday.
The Business Talk Radio Network primarily targets an upscale, well-educated audience of adults 25-54 years old. BTRN'S talk programs consist of several consumer/business-oriented programs featuring topics such as personal finance, computer technology, vehicles, entertainment, dining and travel and more. BTRN'S programs are hosted by professional broadcast personalities who are experts in their respective business, financial or lifestyle fields.
For information regarding "Nexus: The Common Bond of Common Sense," go to http://www.blackhawkfund.com/. If you would like to have your company and its products featured please contact the company directly.
The Blackhawk Fund is a principally owned subsidiary of Palomar Enterprises, Inc. (OTCBB: PMEI). The Blackhawk Fund expects to file the 2007 10KSB audited financials within the next few days to keep shareholders current on The Company's progress. It is the intention of The Board of Directors to reduce the authorized shares, which will be voted upon at the next Board meeting, as a measure to increase shareholder value.
ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES (OTCBB: ADVC)
"Up 50.00% in morning trading"
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Advanced Communications is a New York-based company that specializes in the consumer electronic aftermarket service and supply chain, known as reverse logistics. Through its principal operating unit, Encompass Group Affiliates, and in conjunction with its principal stockholder, Advanced Communications acquires businesses that provide computer and electronic repair services, parts distribution and asset management services. Advanced Communications addresses the full scope of this $4 billion market — including the end-user driven product support and repair industry, as well as the manufacturer-driven recovery and e-Waste industry. It provides single-source lifecycle management services for technology products, currently in the North American market, with accelerating growth towards a global presence. The Company’s market position is based on its distinctive ability to provide single-point, comprehensive lifecycle service on a competitive basis.
ADVC News:
February 7 - Advanced Communications Announces Record-Breaking Revenue for January
Advanced Communications Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: ADVC), an integrated reverse logistics holding company serving the consumer products industry, announced today that each of its two operating subsidiaries — Vance Baldwin Electronics, acquired in August 2007, and Cyber-Test — attained record-breaking revenue levels in January 2008. Combined revenue for both companies exceeded $7 million for the month, representing an increase of approximately 20% above January 2007 levels. January is traditionally one of the strongest sales months of the year.
“We are pleased that Cyber-Test has managed to broaden its customer and product base since the beginning of the current fiscal year, which is a key reason that January was such a successful month” said Lisa Welton, president of Cyber-Test, “Business from our longer-term customers also grew substantially.”
Wayne Danson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Advanced Communication said, “While the current level of success for both companies is gratifying, we are only beginning to put into place new business opportunities that will become major new sources of revenue and that are only possible with the addition of Vance Baldwin as a sister company.”
Robert Coolidge, President of Vance Baldwin stated, “We are continuing our efforts to offer more than just products to the market. Our unique strategy is to offer programs that are tailored to customer needs, and that add value not offered elsewhere. This month’s increase in revenue is a solid indicator of the favorable reception to our approach.”
ABOUT VANCE BALDWIN ELECTRONICS
Vance Baldwin Electronics is an industry leading Original Equipment Manufacturer Parts Distributor. In continuous operation for more than fifty years and operating from south Florida and Atlanta, Vance Baldwin distributes parts for consumer electronics, computers, printers, appliances and office equipment. Vance Baldwin also provides service aids and industrial products such as cable, tools, test equipment, cleaners and other installation equipment. Its distribution facility located near Atlanta, Georgia, allows for 2 day delivery to the vast majority of the United States with UPS Ground Service. It maintains a call center with highly trained parts consultants to receive customer calls and provide assistance with parts selection and ordering. For more information about Vance Baldwin Electronics, visit http://www.vancebaldwin.com/.
ABOUT CYBER-TEST
Located in central Florida, Cyber-Test is an established electronic equipment repair facility located in Orlando, Florida, specializing in the repair and exchange of consumer and office electronic equipment, providing board-level and whole-unit repair to third-party warranty companies, OEMs, national retailers and national office equipment dealers. Cyber-Test, in continuous operation since 1986, offers Level II and Level III call center technical support, service contract administration and support and asset recovery programs. The company’s expertise is rooted in depot repairs, advance exchange services, reverse engineering logistics, and help desk technical support. For more information, visit Cyber-Test’s Web site at http://www.equipfix.com/.
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