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Monthly Archives: August 2009

Beacon Equity Research Featured Company: Sierra Wireless Inc. (SWIR)

Sierra Wireless Inc. provides wireless wide area modem solutions for the mobile computing, rugged mobile, and machine-to-machine (M2M) markets. They offer innovative wireless solutions that meet customer’s needs. Sierra Wireless has shown itself to be a leader in the wireless … Continue reading

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Beacon Equity Research Featured Company: Astronics Corp. (ATRO)

Astronics Corp. designs, manufactures and supplies high-performance lighting and electrical systems for aircraft. They service the military, commercial transport and business jet markets by providing complete lighting and electrical power systems. Astronics has positioned itself as a worldwide provider for … Continue reading

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Amarin Corporation plc (AMRN) Sells Bridge Loan

Amarin Corporation plc announced that it had secured financing of $3.0 million in the form of convertible bridge loan notes sold to several institutional investors. The financing consists of a short-term note and warrants, and will allow the company to … Continue reading

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Priceline.com, Inc. (PCLN) Reports Favorable 2nd Quarter Revenues

Today, Priceline.com, Inc. reported positive financial results for the 2nd quarter 2009. Gross travel bookings increased 12.8% year over year, reaching a total of $2.38 billion for the 2nd quarter. Gross travel bookings, referring to the total dollar value, includes … Continue reading

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Beacon Equity Research Featured Company: AFC Enterprises Inc. (AFCE)

AFC Enterprises Inc. develops, operates, and franchises quick-service restaurants under the trade name Popeyes®. AFC’s business strategy capitalizes on Popeyes® strengths as a highly franchised restaurant system, which distinguishes itself with a unique “New Orleans” style menu. With the re-imaging … Continue reading

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Beacon Equity Research Featured Company: Global Industries Ltd. (GLBL)

Global Industries is a leading offshore solutions provider of construction, engineering, project management and support services. Its services include pipeline construction, platform installation and removal, project management, construction support, diving services, diverless intervention, and marine support services. The company is … Continue reading

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Beacon Equity Research Featured Company: AgFeed Industries, Inc. (FEED)

AgFeed Industries, Inc. is the largest commercial hog producer and the largest premix feed company in China. With hog farms and feed plants strategically located in south China, the brand loyalty is strong amongst those in the farming communities. AgFeed … Continue reading

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China Holdings Acquisition Corp. (HOL) Acquires Leading Chinese Ceramic Tiles Manufacturer, Securing a Position in Chinese Market

China Holdings Acquisition Corp. maintains a focus on acquiring companies with primary operations in Asia. The company announced Friday a definitive share purchase agreement in which it will acquire Jinjiang Hengda Ceramics Co. Ltd., a leading Chinese ceramic tiles manufacturer, … Continue reading

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Diamond Hill Investment Group, Inc. (DHIL) Sees AUM Fall

Diamond Hill Investment Group, Inc. reported net income of $4.32 million, or $1.66 per share, for the second quarter of 2009. This was more than twice its net income in the same period last year. The company reported assets under … Continue reading

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Beacon Equity Research Featured Company: Google, Inc. (GOOG)

Google, Inc. is a profitable, public company focused on search services. The company’s mission is to organize the world’s information and make it universally accessible and useful. With one of the most well-known and valuable brands in the world, Google … Continue reading

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