OTCPicks.com Daily Market Movers Digest Midday Report for Friday, October 24th MFGD, ABPI, VSPC, SPAR, HAFC

Our Stocks to Watch today include Money4Gold Holdings Inc. (OTCBB: MFGD), Accentia Biopharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: ABPI), VIASPACE Inc. (OTCBB: VSPC), Spartan Motors Inc. (Nasdaq: SPAR) and Hanmi Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: HAFC).

MONEY4GOLD HOLDINGS INCORPORATED (OTCBB: MFGD)

Money4Gold’s mission is to increase shareholder value by producing gold, platinum and silver in increasing quantity, and without the risks of mining, large capital costs or the attendant environmental and political hazards. Management believes Money4Gold can offer the upside potential of the thriving precious metals markets by the broad-scale acquisition, recycling and production of gold, platinum and silver, while concurrently providing a new level of service and payout to individuals and groups wanting to sell their precious metals. Through Money4Gold’s consumer websites, including www.Dollars4Gold.com, the company strives to provide the most convenient, efficient and secure method for individuals to recycle items containing precious metals.

ACCENTIA BIOPHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED (NASDAQ: ABPI)

"Up 11.08% in morning trading"

Accentia Biopharmaceuticals, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company, together with its subsidiaries, develops and commercializes drug candidates that are in late-stage clinical development based on active pharmaceutical ingredients in the therapeutic areas of respiratory disease and oncology. It operates in two segments: Biopharmaceutical Products and Services, and Specialty Pharmaceuticals. The Biopharmaceutical Products and Services segment develops late-stage biopharmaceutical products. Its products, which are under Phase III clinical trials, include SinuNase for the treatment of chronic rhinosinusitis; BiovaxID, a patient-specific anti-cancer vaccine focusing on the treatment of follicular non-Hodgkins lymphoma; and Revimmune for the treatment of multiple sclerosis, an autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system, and various autoimmune diseases, including systemic lupus, myasthenia gravis, and aplastic anemia. This segment also provides various consulting services relating to biopharmaceutical product development; and engages in the production of custom biologic products and cell culture instruments and systems for biopharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, medical schools, universities, hospitals, and research institutions. The Specialty Pharmaceuticals segment markets and sells pharmaceutical products that are developed primarily by third-party development partners. Its products comprise Respi-TANN, a prescription antitussive decongestant for temporary relief of cough and nasal congestion; SinuTest, a test used in connection with the diagnosis of chronic sinusitis; and Zinotic, a treatment of superficial infections of the external ear. This segment�s products under development include AllerNase, a formulated suspension of an intranasal topical steroid indicated for the treatment of allergic and non-allergic rhinitis; and Emezine, a product for control of nausea and vomiting. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Tampa, Florida.

VIASPACE INCORPORATED (OTCBB: VSPC)

"Up 2.94% in morning trading"

VIASPACE, Inc. commercializes space and defense technologies from NASA and the department of defense into hardware and software products in the United States. The company provides disposable fuel cartridges and intellectual property protection for manufacturers of direct methanol and other liquid hydrocarbon fuel cells; and develops products and services based on inference and sensor data fusion technology. It also develops mass spectrometry technology that improves the application of mass spectrometry for industrial process control and environmental monitoring, and produces detection systems for homeland security, as well as holds patents and various patent applications in the areas of interactive radio technology. The company's direct methanol fuel cell-based products are developed for laptop computers, cell phones, music players, and other applications. It offers its services in the areas of energy/fuel cells, microelectronics, sensors and software for defense, homeland security and public safety, and information and computational technology. VIASPACE was founded in 1998 and is based in Pasadena, California.

SPARTAN MOTORS INCORPORATED (NASDAQ: SPAR)

"Up 9.76% in morning trading"

Spartan Motors, Inc. designs, engineers and manufactures custom chassis and vehicles for the recreational vehicle, fire truck, ambulance, emergency-rescue and specialty vehicle markets. The Company's brand names — Spartan™, Crimson Fire™, Crimson Fire Aerials™ and Road Rescue™ — are known for quality, value, service and being the first to market with innovative products. The Company employs approximately 1,500 at facilities in Michigan, Pennsylvania, South Carolina and South Dakota. Spartan reported sales of $681.9 million in 2007 and is one of the premier manufacturer of specialty vehicles and chassis in North America.

HANMI FINANCIAL CORPORATION (NASDAQ: HAFC)

"Up 3.83% in morning trading "

Headquartered in Los Angeles, Hanmi Bank, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hanmi Financial Corporation, provides services to the multi-ethnic communities of California, with 26 full-service offices in Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, San Francisco, Santa Clara and San Diego counties, and six loan production offices in Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Texas, Virginia and Washington. Hanmi Bank specializes in commercial, Small Business Administration ("SBA") and trade finance lending, and is a recognized community leader. Hanmi Bank’s mission is to provide a full range of quality products and premier services to its customers and to maximize shareholder value.

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