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Monthly Archives: August 2008

CTS Corporation (CTS) Senses Opportunity

Headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana, CTS Corporation is a designer and manufacturer of electronic components and sensors. Trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), they are also a provider of electronics manufacturing services to various clients. As part of the … Continue reading

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Eternal Energy Corp. (EERG) – Continuing Development of Oil and Gas Properties

Eternal Energy Corp. is an oil and gas company trading on NASDAQ’s OTCBB. Headquartered in Littleton, Colorado, they acquire, explore, develop, and produce petroleum and natural gas properties in the United States. The company focuses on high-potential frontier exploration and … Continue reading

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Former Army Corps of Engineers Leader Appointed to Homeland Security Capital Corp. (HOMS) Position

In a significant move, former military officer David Diehl has been asked to head a prominent division of Homeland Security Capital Corporation (OTCBB: HOMS), focused on the environment and federal programs. Lieutenant Colonel Diehl, Ret. is a former deputy commander … Continue reading

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Eagle Test Systems Inc. (EGLT) Hovers Near its 52-Week High

Consider this stock to start the last trading week of August 2008 on a winning note. The opening stock price is tantalizingly close to the 52-week high of $15. However, the Price to Earnings Ratio is just 16.12. The corporation … Continue reading

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Schmitt Industries Inc. (SMIT): Balanced Profits for a Balanced Portfolio?

Schmitt Industries (SMIT) is a maker of balancing equipment for the machine tool industry and precision laser measurement systems, and operates in two primary business segments: Balance and Measurement. The balance segment designs, manufactures, and markets computer-controlled balancing equipment primarily … Continue reading

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Daxor Corp. (AMEX: DXR): Healthy Profits

Daxor Corp. (DXR) is a medical device and instrument maker focused on blood volume analysis (BVA) and blood and semen storage. The company’s BVA-100 product measures human blood volume and is used in the treatment of heart disease and kidney … Continue reading

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Hot Topic, Inc. (HOTT) Shares Decline on Second Quarter Loss and Outlook for the Third Quarter

Hot Topic (NASDAQ: HOTT), a mall-based chain of retail stores that specializes in hardcore stuff for the rebellious teenager such as rock music T-shirts and retro apparel, and accessories and gifts, recently reported its financial results for second quarter ending … Continue reading

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Candela Corporation’s (CLZR) CEO Sees Return to Profitability

Candela Corporation (NASDAQ: CLZR), a manufacturer and distributor of medical lasers and cryosurgical systems, recently reported its financial results for the fourth fiscal quarter and fiscal year ended June 28, 2008. Shares of Candela Corporation posted modest gains earlier this … Continue reading

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Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. (JKHY) Chosen by Farm Credit Bank of Texas to Provide Enterprise-Wide Automation

Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. (JKHY) provides computer systems and ATM/debit card/ACH transaction processing services primarily for financial services organizations. Jack Henry’s services are delivered through three business units: Symitar, ProfitStars and Jack Henry Banking. Jack Henry Banking provides integrated, … Continue reading

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Sanofi-Aventis (SNY) and Glaxosmithkline plc (GSK) From Third Avenue Int.

In last quarter’s letter, we discussed the Fund’s purchase of shares of Sanofi-Aventis S.A. (“Sanofi”), one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world. Numerous issues which are clouding the outlook for the pharmaceutical industry – including a stricter Food … Continue reading

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