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Look for Stocks Showing Strength...

With the market attempting to bounce back, it is important to take note of the stocks that are leading and showing strength.

Showing Strength: AXYS, IIN, POSH, WPZ, TOD, WAB, ARTW, SILC, PAS, ASTE, LDSH, HUBB/A, CFI, UA, WRLS, VIGN, and several others.

I have some things to attend to, so I will be back a little later to give you the heads up on any new or interesting stocks or developments...

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Market Scan for Small Cap Stocks on July 30, 2007

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Market Scan for small cap stocks
at the close of the markets on July 30, 2007

The table below identifies the stocks returned on my scan of the US markets for small capitalizations stocks likely to display the characteristics of stocks entering Phase II, as described by Stan Weinstein.

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Knobias ClipReport (7-31-2007)

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BioForce Nanosciences Holdings, Inc. (BFNH), a nanotechnology company providing nanotech tools and solutions for the life sciences, received a second year of funding under a National Institutes of Health (NIH) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant for nearly $200,000. This brings the total funding under the grant to $400,000. The Company may also submit additional grant applications.

The funding will be used to construct and evaluate a nanobiosensor capable of detecting protein biomarkers from just a few cells. The proposed nanobiosensor, with the tradename Chip-on-a-Tip(TM), could provide informative analysis of minute protein samples such as those studied in forensics or biopsy microsamples.

BioForce Nanosciences’ Chip-on-a-Tip(TM) device shares some features with the much-publicized lab-on-a-chip concept. Lab-on-a-chip is a term for devices that integrate multiple laboratory functions on a single chip of only millimeters to a few square centimeters in size and that are capable of handling extremely small fluid volumes down to less than pico liters.

BioForce's Founder and CEO, Dr. Eric Henderson, told Knobias on Monday, "In lab-on-a-chip or any other assay test, the sample is brought to the test. Our Chip-on-a-Tip(TM) concept brings the test directly to the sample. This is made possible by the ultraminiaturized dimensions of the Chip-on-a-Tip(TM) platform. This has profound implications for point of care, personalized medicine (e.g., an entire health profile from a drop of blood). BioForce scientists have been developing this concept to be both in vitro (take sample out of the body) and in vivo (in the body itself). For example, an in vivo test may involve a lesion on the hand where a small test strip would be inserted and data will be collected for use by the patient’s doctors."

"The Chip-on-a-Tip(TM) concept is really a platform technology upon which many other tests can be built. This technology can be used for cancer or other diseases that can be diagnosed via biological markers (e.g., protein biomarkers)."

Dr. Henderson explained, "Our competitors for the Chip-on-a-Tip(TM) concept are companies that deal with microdiagnostic assays. The advantage of BioForce’s patented technology is the fact that a diagnostic test is small enough to be brought directly to a sample as small as a single cell. The more common current method of diagnostic testing takes the sample to the test site or device, which introduces opportunities for error and requires larger volumes of sample."

"This technology is at the proof-of-concept stage of its development cycle. BioForce is currently looking for partnerships to expedite the development of this concept into products for each of the following target markets: diagnostics companies, pharmaceutical companies, and basic research institutes."

BioForce also develops “BioNano Fusion” products by integrating biology and nanotechnology. The Company has two product divisions: the Nano eNabler(TM) system (instruments and applications) and Emerging Technologies (BioNano Fusion products). BioForce’s flagship product, the Nano eNabler(TM) system, is a benchtop molecular printer that places tiny drops of liquid onto surfaces with nanometer spatial precision. The Nano eNabler(TM) system gives the Company a unique platform for development and discovery. The research applications for which the molecular printer is most commonly being utilized by researchers are cell biology for cancer research, brain function, or virus detection. BioForce’s Emerging Technologies division commercializes in-house research and development efforts and enables collaborations with external partners. The ViriChip(TM) platform is a patented system designed to rapidly and nondestructively detect and identify whole viruses. Developed by BioForce and made possible by the Nano eNabler(TM) system, the ViriChip platform could have a major impact in health and biodefense by creating ultraminiaturized biodetection devices.

Dr. Henderson noted, "At this time, we are unable to discuss any strategic alliances or collaborations, but we have 22 pilot placement agreements in place for the Nano eNabler(TM) system with prestigious institutions across the globe. These pilot placements allow the entrepreneurial researchers at those centers to act as “early adopters” of our practical tools and technologies."

He concluded, "Anticipated scientific applications developed within the BioForce laboratory or in user’s laboratories have the potential for significant future revenue. We believe that by fusing the incredible molecular nanotechnology already inherent in nature with the limitless potential for applications of nanotechnology to the issues facing humankind and the planet, BioForce is positioned to provide invaluable solutions to difficult problems and, in doing so, become a leading nanotechnology company."


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Stock Thoughts and Strategies Submitted by Nick at Ambitions as a Stock Trader

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Feeling a Little Better...and some Defensive Strategies

Hey folks,

I'm feeling a little better so I decided to drop by and post some defensive investments and trading strategies that one can adopt in order to navigate through this tricky market...

Defensive Stocks: Defensive Stocks include hospitals, utilities, supermarkets, food and household ware stocks and so on. These are boring, low-key investments that mutual funds and institutional investors bury their money in until the markets bottom out. When the markets bottom, they usually cash in from these prospects and invest back into stocks that are bottoming out or building bases.

Shorting Stocks: Only short big name, established companies that have a low probability of being acquired or bought out. I have mentioned a few shorts during the past few days. The big institutional banks are good shorts, AIG, MET, and many others. The key to finding good shorts- 1. Look for stocks that have posted lousy earnings. The worse the better. 2. Short stocks that are technically breaking down from key moving averages on inflated volume. For a safe short, short only if the stock is failing to hold onto the 50 day or 200 day MA on average, above average to heavy volume. Sometimes, the volume will be low and quiet. Alternately, you can also short the current markets big winners that are topping out. In these cases, look for the stock to break shorter term support such as the 10 and 20 day MA. Playing shorts by the 10 and 20 day MA is riskier and should be done by those with shorting experience. 3. Do not short low float stocks or stocks that have a high probability of becoming LBO or acquisition targets. Stocks such as these have attractive products, or services that are larger or more established competitor would like to acquire. An example to illustrate this is UA (Under Armour). I would never short UA because to me, it has a high probability of being acquired by a competitor (such as NKE for example).

Inverse Mutual Funds- Inverse Mutual Funds or Bear Funds are a great way to ride the market wave down. There are many more offerings cropping up at various institutions. Check out Inverse funds by ProFunds, Rydex, Direxion and others.

Shorting ETFs- Not my favorite shorting strategy but it can give you a small return which of course, is better than nothing.

Inverse ETFs- ProShares, a division of ProFunds has come up with a line of inverse ETF's. A popular one is the QID.

Futures Contracts: One can short Dow, NASDAQ, Russel and S&P futures for profit and gain. One can also buy 10 year Treasury note futures that usually appreciate in value when the market is in the dumps.

There are many more strategies that I am familiar with, but this should be enough for most of you in order for you to generate plans and ideas of your own.

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Knobias ClipReport (7-30-2007)

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Friday’s session saw the continuation of the sell off in the face of good economic news. For most of the session it seemed like a replay with many worrying about deal financing which had been the driver in the past few weeks. The reduction of deals in the near future could signal the end to merger mania and private equity buyouts.

The news that Cadbury Schweppes was delaying the sale of its beverage unit supports the theory that investor concerns surrounding the issue are causing a reaction.

With the large cap market seeing the pressure of the eroding financing conditions, it may be time to look for emerging small cap plays. One name has caught the eye of many traders and has in the past been a focal point of some traders.

Nutrition 21, Inc (NXXI) is a nutritional biosciences company that develops and markets proprietary and clinically-substantiated nutritional supplements and therapeutics that address significant age-related health care concerns, including obesity, insulin resistance, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, mental health and joint health. Nutrition 21 holds 32 US patents for nutrition products, 22 of which are for chromium compounds and their uses, and more than 65 foreign patents for nutrition products.

The Company currently has an Omega-3 fatty acid product for cardiovascular health, a Chromium product (Chromax) for obesity/pre-diabetes, another Chromium product (Diachrome) for diabetes, Selonmax for immune system boosting, and another Omega 3 fatty acid product for joint health. The Company has Phil Simms, ex NY Giants quarterback as the main spokesperson.

Last quarter, they reported total revenue for the quarter of $16.1 million compared to $2.5 million for the same period. Revenues from branded product sales were $13.6 million, comprised of $8.8 million of direct response sales and $4.8 million of sales of branded products to retailers. Net loss for the third fiscal quarter was $2.2 million, or ($0.04) per diluted share, compared to a net loss of $2.3 million, or ($0.06) per diluted share, for the same period in the prior year.

The Company ingredient’s division experienced an increase in quarter-to quarter sales in fiscal 2007 partially as a result of securing two new customers, Ross/Abbott for its Glucerna(R) line of products, the #1 diabetes brand in the US; and Coca Cola, Inc. for its new Minute Maid(R) Multi Formulation. This increase in quarter-to quarter sales further confirms the importance of their Chromax(R) chromium picolinate and validates their research efforts and awareness campaigns.

To date, the Company’s products have seen an increase in demand and have caused the Company to operate in the red for some time because of their development and pre marketing costs. The Company is about to release another product which it feels could catapult the name into the green and has done the majority of pre market efforts already.

The product, which is aimed at cognitive health, has been seen to increase memory and mental abilities by as much as 100%. With the majority of the pre marketing development finished, the company noted in a presentation at the CE Unterberg Towbin Conference that the initial guidance for 2008 could see revenue in the $80 million plus range. Also noted in the release was the talk with banks over a line of credit to finance the marketing efforts of the new product.

With the aging population and their increasing risks of diabetes, joint pain, and cognitive function, the name has a sizeable market that is always expanding. Major retailers such as CVS and Walgreens and others already signed on, it is easy to see that the Company could realize other retailer additions. With the successful closure of the financing deal and traction from the new product expected to be released in the second half of 2007, the name is certainly one to follow. Investors would be wise to watch.


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Stocks Ideas Submitted by Nick at Ambitions as a Stock Trader

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Not a good time to go long...

The market is currently facing some major upward resistance. Economic woes such as rising oil prices, housing and subprime troubles are striking fear in the average investor and trader. The last few days were rather topsy-turvy. One day we're up, the other we're down. Looking at todays market in more detail, there seems to be more of a bearish stance at the moment as the major indices have changed to an intermediate down trend. Its going to take a string of successful strong up market days to combat this and restore the bull trend. It may happen, and it may not. We'll have to watch and see. In the mean time, in order to get through this and survive until the next bullish phase, you've got to keep new buys minimal. Better yet, it is better if you do not add any new buys. Work with what you've got. If the current holdings in your portfolio are not performing well, cut them loose if they fall below 7 or 8% of your purchase price/level. Use key moving averages as sell indicators. If a stock fails to hang above the 50 or 200 day MA, sell it. Again, do not make too many new trades. Just sit back and relax.

In Play: MS (short)

Here is a good short for newbie shorters. With all the trouble at their hedge funds and the market down nearly 200 points, MS is a no brainer short.

A Few Reslient Longs...

The longs that I am listing are not new buy recommendations. These are stocks that I have already bought. If you haven't bought them already, don't do it now. Instead, these are good stocks to add to if you have them as they are showing resistance to the downward trend.

Pay Attention To Today's Winners...

Because today's winners will be the new leaders when the correction eases.

New Buy Ideas: OMTR (I already have some from earlier this year. If you are new to the stock, today's breakout is a good buy signal. Just make sure you snatch it at a good price. I may add more to my position tomm), VDSI, RESP, IFSIA, SYNT, OI, AXYS (already long)

Don't go too crazy with any new long positions. Small positions are key right now. Also, don't force yourself to buy a new stock. If the market and the stock is not performing well, do not press the buy button. Remember, you don't have to trade everyday. Sometimes it pays to wait strategically and pounce on an opportunity. Some of the best traders compare trading to tactical warfare...as if your cash/money are soldiers...you want them to go in, do their duty and return in one piece-with the job done ( a profit).

I've got several other long plays but I'll reveal them tomorrow morning. Some of them are interesting earnings plays...

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Market Scan for Small Cap Stocks on July 26, 2007

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Market Scan for small cap stocks
at the close of the markets on July 26, 2007

The table below identifies the stocks returned on my scan of the US markets for small capitalizations stocks likely to display the characteristics of stocks entering Phase II, as described by Stan Weinstein.

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Knobias ClipReport (7-27-2007)

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The market’s action on Thursday was something that has been expected for some time: a cooling in the overall economy. Debt markets were overburdened, subprime was spilling out into other areas, energy prices were skyrocketing, and earnings were being overlooked as it seemed the market finally decided to price in some of the things its been living with for the past 5 months.

With any continuation of the downslide, investors should look for names that are cheap and lie in wait till the next big run-up. One name that might be considered cheap is Avici Systems Inc. (AVCI).

The Company is a provider of purpose-built carrier-class routing solutions for the Internet. Avici's family of routers is designed to meet carrier requirements for the highest scalability, reliability and network availability, while lowering the total cost of building and operating their networks. The company's routing systems provide new IP solutions to some of the world's leading service providers.

A maturing Internet has placed new demands on routers. As IP is increasingly used to support more diverse and demanding applications, carriers require routing platforms purpose built for the carrier network. Carriers recognize that they cannot cost effectively support multiple networks with one for landline voice, another for IP traffic, another for wireless, and many more for separate data networks. Carriers envision a converged IP network where voice, data, video and wireless services are supported over a single reliable and cost effective network. This vision requires upgrading existing best effort IP networks to a new-real time IP network powered by carrier-grade IP routers to improve the economics of the IP network.

This is where the Company is attempting to make their market and has some pretty large customers. The largest is AT&T who the Company has an agreement with no minimum purchase commitment level through 2009. AT&T accounted for 94%, 94% and 60% of their gross revenue in 2006, 2005 and 2004 respectively. In 2004, Huawei and Nortel accounted for 27% and 12%, respectively, of their gross revenue.

In February, the Company announced the launch of a new product initiative, Soapstone Networks. The Soapstone software-based solution they developing is designed to manage the complexities between carrier service offerings and applications, and the underlying transport equipment and technologies. Soapstone’s mission is to enable carriers to bring orderly, predicable, business-driven behavior to their IP networks, regardless of vendor or technology composition.

The Soapstone solution is based on key industry standards such as service-oriented architecture (SOA), telemanagement forum (TMF), international telecommunications union (ITU) and next generation networks (NGN) among others, and utilizes open application programming interfaces (APIs) between the network and operational support systems (OSS). It maps the abstract service needs expressed by the business plane into a simple configuration command set that can be applied to an array of technologies and equipment.

The Company recently released earnings which displayed their largest revenue quarter. Revenue for the three and six months was $29.6 million and $50.2 million, respectively, compared to $25.3 million and $46.7 million, respectively. GAAP EPS was also reported at 82c a share compared to 58c. Non-GAAP was 86c a share compared to 62c per share the year before.

While the Company is transitioning out of the router business, the development of the Soapstone is key for the name in the future. With the continuation of their router business providing the cash needed to develop the new product line, the Company could be one to follow considering their cheap valuations and lowered P/E ratios. Investors would be wise to watch.


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Trade Journal for July 25th Submitted by Nick at Ambitions as a Stock Trader

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Trade Journal: Time for Some Profit Taking

New Buys: SHMR, IIN, JDAS

Looking to Buy: UK: MTV

Add Ons: TCX (so far up 19%), XRA (so far up 38%), HTCO (should bounce off of the 50day MA), ILX, ARTW, KTEC, LGTY, PRGX

Sold for Profit: PSMT (+35.40%), RRST (+34%), NEOG (+3.10), SMTX (+17.80- should've sold my entire position earlier, before the big drop), PLPC (+18.20%), DYS (sold for 50% return), PMRY (+8.4%), VSEC (sold some for a profit of 105%-by far, my one of my best stocks), ESEA (+84%), PTG (+17.3%)

Sold for Loss- PED (-3.10%- again, I should've sold earlier.), ETEL (-6%), SPAN (-10%)

I feel relieved by todays profit as I have been holding onto some of my positions for way too long. Although most of my trades are 3 months in length, I've had several stocks in the folio as far back as February and January of this year. Now I have a ton of free cash to do as I please.

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Stock Plays from the London Stock Exchange

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Here are several interesting stocks that I found on the London Stock Exchange...

All LSE symbols will be posted with the UK prefix

UK: VED - VED is the parent company of SLT (NYSE- SLT), which it spun off as an IPO several weeks ago. Although I am already long SLT, I may eventually pick up some of its parent, Vedanta Resources (VED).

UK: VED (3 month chart)

UK: MTV (Motive Television-LSE)


No, not MTV as Music Television...but MTV as in Motive TV. MTV is a low priced speculative stock experiencing above average accumulation as the stock is securing a bottom. MTV will head higher from here.

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Capped Utilities Index Returning into Phase II

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I noticed yesterday a visitor on my site consulted the charts of the S&P/TSZ Capped Utilities Index.

This drew my attention to the charts and I noticed that after about 2 years of trading sideways, the sector charts is giving indication that it may actually be returning into Phase II. Yes, it does happen once in a while that Phase III is followed by another Phase II; a rare occurence but possible.

So while it is still early to confirm this, stocks in the utilities sectors are worth watching from afar.

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Knobias ClipReport (7-26-2007)

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Wednesday’s session saw the indexes trading in range for the majority of the day as many were worried over the inability of Wall Street to raise the debt financing for Cerberus to buyout Chrysler Corp. The news led many to believe that the leverage buyouts could begin to halt as cheap money was drying up domestically. A weaker than expected existing homes sales number also fueled concerns regarding the market in the face of better than expected earnings numbers from Boeing.

The market’s action during Thursday’s session could certainly be affected by Apple earnings which many traders were eagerly awaiting. AT&T’s earnings earlier in the week gave many a glimpse of what could be on the horizon from iPhone sales though many had disregarded the numbers because the phone was only available for two days in AT&T’s quarter.

Another piece of news that many traders are awaiting deals with Mohawk Indians, a Catskill Casino, and the state of New York.

Empire Resorts Inc. (NYNY) owns and operates the Monticello Gaming & Raceway located in Monticello, NY, about 90 miles northwest of New York City. Monticello Gaming & Raceway operates nearly 1,600 video gaming machines (similar to Las Vegas-style slot machines) and conducts pari-mutuel wagering on live harness horse races.

Part of Monticello Raceway's racing revenue is derived from pari-mutuel wagering at the track and government mandated revenue allocations from certain New York State off-track betting locations. In pari-mutuel wagering, patrons bet against each other rather than against the operator of the facility or with pre-set odds. The dollars wagered form a pool of funds from which winnings are paid based on odds determined by the wagering activity. The racetrack acts as a stakeholder for the wagering patrons and deducts from the amounts wagered a "take-out" or gross commission from which the racetrack pays state and county taxes and racing purses. Monticello Raceway's pari-mutuel commission rates are fixed as a percentage of the total handle or amounts wagered. The Company also engages in the import of simulcasting of thoroughbred and harness horse races and the export of its races to offsite pari-mutuel wagering facilities.

While the industry is highly regulated and much of the total revenue the Company makes is paid to the state of New York in taxes, the Company reported net revenue of $18.4 million for the first quarter of 2007. The revenue was as high as last year’s comparable quarter, but some of the challenges the Company faced could be reversing. One reason for the lowered revenue was increased competition which the Company has responded with increased marketing and advertising initiatives. Another challenge was the split of revenue that went to the state.

Commented David Hanlon, CEO and president, in the Company’s press release, "In addition, we are heartened to see pending legislation in Albany that would improve the split of VLT revenue - essentially providing additional funds for operators to use for marketing and capital improvements. Such legislation would give a much-needed boost to VLT facilities, including ours, and stimulate long-term revenue sharing benefits to New York.”

But even with a possible up turn in legacy operations, the stock is hinging on the piece of news many of its informed investors have been waiting on that is due sometime in the second half of the year. In August of 2005, the Company entered into a letter of agreement with the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe to develop a full scale casino in the Catskills Mountains in New York.

The amount of red tape and legal propositions looks to be nearly complete. The Bureau of Indian Affairs, the State of New York, the Governor of New York, and the Department of the Interior are all required to sign off on the development after numerous economic and environmental studies.

The last piece of red tap needing to be cut included the Secretary of the Interior to approve the request of the tribe to take 29 acres of land into trust to develop and construct the casino of which Empire Resorts would operate.

The plans for the casino include a 160 thousand square foot gaming space, with 9 restaurants, several bars and nightclubs, 5000 parking spaces, a central entertainment lounge, and a 40 thousand square foot multi-function room all adjacent to the Monticello Raceway.

The facility has also garnered LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Building Certification mention which notes their attempt to build the first ‘Green’ casino in the Northeast.

While shares during Wednesday’s session hit a 52 week low, investors would be wise to watch for approval from the Dept. of the Interior regarding the land. According to the Company’s latest 10-K, a lawsuit has arisen that is seemingly attempting to block the casino’s development though its basis looks to be just procedural policies that the Bureau of Indian Affairs followed during the approval process. With a quick resolution and the approval by the DOI, shares could see a large amount of attention during the second half of 2007. Investors would be wise to watch.


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Stock Plays Submitted by Nick at Ambitions as a Stock Trader

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Trade Journal

New Buys: ILX

Add Ons: NEOG

Sell for Profit: SEA (17.2%), APOL (5.01)


Sell for Loss: CMCO (-7.5%)

International Spotlight

Hey folks,

I decided to add an extra feature to my blog. Due to my increasing interest in foreign stocks and financial markets, I have decided to include international stock picks. More specifically, I will include stocks from both the UK and Canadian exchanges as these are the two international sectors that I trade. As I gain more experience with the HK market, I will post trades and picks from there as well.

The first two picks: UK: SGC & PXC

Both trade on the UK exchange.

New Trades for Today

New Buys: SHMR, IIN, JDAS

Add to: RRST, NEOG

Shorts: MS (previously mentioned), LM, AXA, SVVS, HBC

These are just a sample of the many short set-ups out there.

Note: If the markets rally today, stick with the longs (AMZN earnings boost). If the markets continue to falter, stick with the short positions...

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Market Scan for Small Cap Stocks on July 24, 2007

Submitted by Ducimus Plinius

Market Scan for small cap stocks
at the close of the markets on July 24, 2007

The table below identifies the stocks returned on my scan of the US markets for small capitalizations stocks likely to display the characteristics of stocks entering Phase II, as described by Stan Weinstein.

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Knobias ClipReport (7-25-2007)

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Tuesday’s session saw significant pullbacks in the major indices as well as increased fear of subprime spillover. Disappointing earnings from DuPont, American Express, Texas Instruments and Countrywide Financial Corp also fueled the selling. AT&T reported earnings above expectations but the company noted that they sold fewer iPhones than was originally expected causing shares to slip as well as Apple shares to pullback.

Small cap traders are expecting another name to report though their numbers may not have that big of an impact on the shares. Hoku Scientific Incorporated (HOKU) is a company that historically developed and manufactured fuel cell membranes and membrane electrode assemblies for stationary and automotive proton exchange membrane fuel cells. The Company is currently focusing its business on the manufacturing of polysilicon and the installation of solar modules for the solar market.

The Company recently announced that their focus would be put on the manufacturing of polysilicon and that the Company would divest their other businesses, some at a loss to free up working capital to fund the construction of their $250 million plus plant in Idaho for the manufacturing of polysilicon.

With the divesture of their operating businesses, many traders are expecting some very lackluster numbers as well as extraordinary charges for the other facility’s closure and divesture. The three analyst estimates were looking for losses of 7c from revenue of $1 million.

The estimates may not matter one bit as the majority of investors are wondering about the construction of the facility and the progress that has been made since much of the Company’s $1 billion in contracts are ‘take or pay’ with early payment contingent on milestones in the construction progresses of the facility.

With that in mind, Tuesday’s action in the name seemed to display many shorts becoming wary of the situation and close out their positions for fear of upbeat news in the construction of the plant or possibly another contract announcement.

With little to no news regarding the plant construction and no new contract announcements along with little in the name of guidance, the name could see a continuation of the downward trend established on July 13th.

With upbeat news regarding its construction, the achievement of milestones and the payment of the contingency payments associated with them, or more contract announcements, shares could see large gains over the coming days.

In any event, the large contracts that the Company has accrued along with the speed in which they were accrued have made many that know the name to become very pessimistic about the future earnings of the Company. It’s very rare a Company can accumulate over a billion dollars worth of contracts in less than 9 months with little to no experience in the specific field of interest. Add to the fact that the Company hasn’t even completed the facility where the product is to be made and the Company’s lack of funding and one can easily see how many traders could bet against their future.

Hypothetically, if the Company did complete construction, meet milestones and begin the monetization of their product, margins may have been eroded by the ‘take or pay’ contracts and the ‘locking in of prices’ that the Company could be hamstringed with unprofitable operations for years to come until the contracts expire or are bought out.

With these aspects in mind, the earnings to be released are very insignificant towards their future operations. The majority of the investors following will be more concerned with the plant’s progression. Investor’s would be wise to watch.



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Knobias ClipReport (7-24-2007)

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Merger Monday was alive and well again as GlobalSantaFe Corp and Transocean Inc announced their merger. Barclays sweetened their offer for ABN Amro. Cerberus reported their purchase of United Rentals Inc., and Hewlett-Packard noted their buyout of Opsware Inc. Tellabs Inc. also saw a surge on talks that the company was the target of Nokia Siemens Networks.

With the plethora of merger news, lower energy prices and surprising earnings from Merck and Schering Plough, the Dow bounced back from Friday’s pullback to gain almost triple digits. With little in the way of market data expected till the end of the week, all attention should be focused on earnings.

One name that recently reported some impressive numbers was Intuitive Surgical, Inc. The company is a manufacturer of an advanced surgical system that provides the surgeon with range of motion and fine tissue control, previously possible only with open surgery while also allowing the surgeon to work through small ports. The Company reported second quarter 2007 revenue of $140.2 million, increasing 61% from $87.0 million for the second quarter of 2006. Revenue growth continued to be driven by strong procedure adoption. Second quarter 2007 instruments and accessories revenue increased 76% to $45.8 million from $26.1 million during the second quarter of 2006. Second quarter 2007 da Vinci (r) Surgical Systems revenue increased 54% to $74.1 million from $48.1 million during the second quarter of 2006.

Last month, the company signed a Multi-Year Development and Supply Agreement with Luna Innovations Inc. (LUNA). Luna develops and manufactures new-generation products for the healthcare, telecommunications, energy and defense markets.

Under the terms of the multi-year agreement, Luna will develop and supply its fiber optic-based shape sensing and position tracking system for integration into Intuitive Surgical's products, which includes the da Vinci(R) Surgical System.

Luna's shape sensing and position tracking system provides real-time position measurements to help surgeons navigate through the body. The system consists of software, instrumentation and, disposable optical sensing fiber. The technology, originally developed at NASA and recognized as having use in medical applications since early 2005, is unique and designed to provide the user with an accurate, direct and continuous measurement of device location with no adverse effect from line of sight limitations and without introducing electrical signals or radiation into the body.

Pursuant to the Agreement, Intuitive agreed to pay Luna certain fees including an up-front license fee, development fees payable in quarterly installments over the initial year-and-a-half period following the date of the Agreement, and certain other fees, subject to certain termination rights by Intuitive and other rights of repayment or reduction. Such fees do not include the minimum purchase requirements of Intuitive, which are subject to the successful completion of the development criteria and certain other terms and conditions. Transfer pricing for the shape-sensing products supplied by Luna is based on certain Luna costs plus an agreed upon formula.

While the deal is only a development agreement if Luna can successfully develop a product for Intuitive, the deal wouldn’t be the only source of income for Luna. In the first quarter of 2007, the Company booked more than $5.3 million in new technology development contracts and was awarded $1.6 million in missile defense contracts associated with low cost, common sensor electronics in the next-generation exoatmospheric kill vehicles (EKV).

The Company also recently received FDA clearance for the EDAC Quantifier. The embolism detection and classification device is an innovative medical device that uses quantitative ultrasound technology to non-invasively detect gaseous emboli that can enter the extracorporeal blood circuit during invasive medical procedures such as cardiopulmonary bypass surgery.

The Company also involves itself in research of nanoimmunology which is a nano based therapeutica approach to treat allergies. Their studies show that carbon nanospheres, sometimes referred to as "buckyballs," are able to block allergic response in human cell culture experiments and mice.

As the Company continues to unveil technological advances in a range of industries, the latest collaboration with Intuitive may become one of the largest when considering the number of da Vinci products that have already sold. With a successful development of a solution to the line of sight problem in the da Vinci product, the Company would certainly become one to follow over the coming months. With a low float and the increased attention to Intuitive over the past days due to its earnings, investors would certainly be wise to watch.


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Market Scan for Small Cap Stocks on July 23, 2007

Submitted by Ducimus Plinius

Market Scan for small cap stocks
at the close of the markets on July 23, 2007

The table below identifies the stocks returned on my scan of the US markets for small capitalizations stocks likely to display the characteristics of stocks entering Phase II, as described by Stan Weinstein.

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Stock Scan for Small Cap Stocks (7-20-2007)

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Market Scan
at the close on Friday 20 July 2007

The table below identifies the stocks returned on my scan of the US markets for small capitalizations stocks likely to display the characteristics of stocks entering Phase II, as described by Stan Weinstein.

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Stock Plays and Interesting Ideas Submitted by Nick at Ambitions as a Stock Trader

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Trade Ideas for Next Week

New Buy Ideas: POSH (previously bought but sold for a loss), SCLD


Add on to: PKOH, DGSE, PRGX, VSEC, PLPC. IIIN, PSMT (the 20 day MA has always been a good adding spot for this stock)


Short Ideas: MER, MS, CE


Sell: CMCO (if it breaks or closes below the 50 day Ma)

Here are several stocks to watch for:

ASTE, CALM, CNH, DGII, HXL, MTXX, MSPD, PTV, PETS, PPD, RDCM, SVVS, STLD, TGE, TGIS, TSU, UCTT, JDAS, OPTR, SCA, SILC, SIFY, TSYS, RDY.......AEHR, AKS, ECOL, AXE, BTUI, CLMS, CCC, CPD, CENX, CRDN, CEVA, CMCO, CPO, EPIQ, EZPW, FRS, HSTM, HSKA, HOKU, IDSA, KELYA, LCRX, LNDC, MWRK, NEOG, EDU, PCAR, PATK, PVSW, PFWD, PTP, PRAA, QI, SEAB, SMTL, SUPX, SVU, TTES, TEN, TESS, TIE, UIS, X, USAP, VOCS, WAT, YDNT

These are some of the best stocks that I found over the weekend. Their chart patterns are top notch and the volume and price action looks promising. Many of them will sound familiar as they are stocks that I am currently playing, mentioned or played in the past. There are also several new ones that I haven't mentioned as well.


Hot Stocks: ACO, AHD, AMPH, AOS, ARDNA, ARTW, AXYS, BCO, BGH, BGS, CALD, CHB, CHNL, DDUP, DGSE, DPM, ESEA, ETEL, EXAR, FSTR, CSCT, GMO, HAC, HIFN, HTCH, IBA, ICA, IIIN, ILX, INMD, ISRG, KCI, KTEC, LGTY, LIMC, MDCA, MLAN, MMLP, MVO, MXIC, NAO, NEOG, NVT, NWRE, OMCL, PATK, PENX, PLPC, PMRY, POSH, PRGX, PTEC, PTG, PUK, PVG, REFR, RMCF, RVEP, SAY, SCLD, SEP, SIG, SLT, SPEC, STAR, STRT, STS, STX, TELOZ, TMM, TOD, TPX, TRT, UG, VALU, VCC, VNX, VSEC, VSR, WHG, WSPI, WSTG

* I am not responsible for any errors in company/stock earnings report dates.

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Knobias ClipReport (7-23-2007)

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Catalyx Fluid Solutions, a division of RG Global Lifestyles, Inc. (RGBL), recently signed a five-year contract with a top 30 U.S. natural gas production company. RG Global will construct and operate a water treatment plant employing RG Global's proprietary ion exchange technology that will remove contaminants from the produced water associated with coal bed methane production. The project will be implemented in three phases, each phase generating $6.8-7.0 million over five years. The first phase is expected to be operational in seven to eight months, with all three phases expected to be completed within 18 months, resulting in a total revenue stream of $20-22 million over the length of the contract.

The Catalyx(R) patented ion exchange technology enables removal of sodium, barium, iron and other inorganic contaminants that can pose an environmental threat from coal bed methane-produced water for significantly less cost per barrel than the prevailing industry rates.

Mr. Juzer Jangbarwala, Chief Technology Officer of RG Global Lifestyles, told Knobias on Friday, "It is not rocket science to remove sodium from water. The critical factor is developing a process that produces the smallest, most concentrated waste stream, preferably in a reusable form. Our Catalyx technology produces 90% less waste than conventional treatment systems, and 60-70% less waste than our competitors who claim low waste technologies."

"Catalyx's lower cost makes it economically feasible to ramp up production of this plentiful form of clean-burning energy. Our sodium removal capability and low cost could be critical factors in restarting the coal bed methane operations idled in multiple states due to environmental reasons."

"The treated water will be totally safe for irrigation and wildlife with no hazardous by product. Competing low waste systems produce sodium chloride (NaCl) with high levels of acid, which has to first be neutralized, then disposed of as brine, since the reuse value of NaCl is low. Our highly concentrated waste stream of sodium sulphate can be used for many industrial applications. These factors enable us to offer a much more environmentally friendly process at a fraction of the cost."

In March 2007, the Company entered into an agreement for the construction, sale and support of a plant utilizing its Catalyx Fluid Solutions Technology with Black Diamond Energy. On June 22, 2007, the Company entered into an agreement with Yates Petroleum Corporation in which Catalyx Fluid Solutions will construct, own and operate a plant using the CFS Technology and charge a royalty on a per barrel basis of reclaimed water.

"Our contracts with Yates and Black Diamond are just the tip of the iceberg for the coal bed methane wastewater treatment industry. The U.S. market is in its infancy, and recent government mandates in China and other countries indicate that coal bed methane production and the need to treat the produced water will dramatically increase. RG Global is well positioned to serve the coal bed methane markets worldwide."

RG Global Lifestyles also develops and markets technologies for water purification. Aquair(TM) atmospheric water generators produce purified water from air. This solution provides drinking water for military troops, disaster and drought-stricken areas and situations where drinkable water isn't easily accessible. As of April 2007, the Company had sold limited amounts of units to customers in the U.S. and Asia, but it anticipates further sales to those regions and Australia.

In addition, the Company distributes OC Energy(TM) brand energy drinks with natural vitamins and low sugar levels to intensify alertness without the typical crash. The drinks are marketed directly to retail stores and through a network of regional and national distributors domestically, and to international distributors.

For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, the Company reported revenues of $89,000 versus $69,000 in 2006. The loss per share was $1.21 versus a loss per share of $0.07 in 2006. The Company's accumulated deficit was $25.7 million and cash on hand was $502,000. The 2007 operations were funded through the issuance of $2.6 million in notes payable under various terms.


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Give Your Stocks and Positions a Chance

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Earlier this morning, I was a bit frustrated at the fact that many of my new buys and portfolio add ons began to falter from their buy-in prices. Still despite this bout of frustration, I decided to let them be. One thing that I learned over the years is that the last hour to half hour of the market is what really counts. This is the final hour of reckoning that reveals a stocks true strength and position in the overall market. With this thought in mind, I decided to give new stocks a chance and see how they perform in the final half hour before the close. Just as the market picked up more steam, my stocks did as well. In the end, all of them closed up from where I bought them except for SBEI. VMI turned out to be a top winner, as did EXPO (I may buy some tomorrow). Since this trading week is just about done, I have to begin looking for more earnings plays for next week.

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Trade Journal Submitted by Nick at Ambitions as a Stock Trader

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New Buys: VMI (in at low 81), ETEL, SYNO, SBEI (jumped back in at mid 6)

Possible Buys: EXPO - it reported decent earnings of around 40%. Let see how it performs near the end of the day...

Added to: PENX, SIF, SLT, ARTW

All of the new buys are exciting and interesting plays. For instance, there has been some chatter that SBEI may be a high tight flag candidate (which remains to be seen). VMI has just reported stellar earnings. VMI is not well known by the street so institutions are slow to snatch it up, hench the low volume. Still, with a 53% increase in earnings, you can bet that VMI will head higher from here.


Update: 12 PM
So far, my VMI and ETEL trades are working against me. I jumped into ETEL a little too quickly. It makes an even better buy now while it is slightly above the 10 day MA. VMI is experiencing some mixed action. I expected the stock to react a bit more positive. Where the earnings not as great as expected? Did they guide lower. I should look into all of this. In addition, my adding of SIF was poorly timed as well. Still the chart is a beauty (may shape into a tight flag-like pattern) and as long as the stock bounces off of the 10 day MA, it should be fine. SBEI is still doing fine. I have to keep a close eye on SBEI as it has a very volatile nature.

On the other hand, stocks such as SYNO are doing fine. I also added more shares of PENX, SLT and ARTW. I may also add more of KTEC if volume picks up. I still haven't made a decision on EXPO.

Update: 3:30 PM

Added To: PRGX (I've been holding onto this one for a while, watching it trade sideways. Finally, it seems that PRGX is building up some more momentum...

Sold for Profit: PSMT ( I sold a little bit of my position as the stock is not acting right), RRST (sold some of my position. I still like RRST as it is a top quality CANSLIM stock. The only problem is that it has some intermediate term weakness that it needs to get over)

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Knobias ClipReport (7-20-2007)

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The earnings season is in full swing with early indications of the quarter pushing the overall market higher in the face of inflationary concerns and rising energy prices. The rhetoric surrounding the market seems like a broken record from first quarter earnings season which saw many analysts lowering expectations with the thoughts of a slow down ahead. Fast forward 3 months and the same words are still being spoken.

Technology has been one of the hot sectors so far with IBM leading the way during Thursday’s session. Google and Microsoft were next with tempered expectations heading into their reports after the bell.

In the small cap space, one name caught the eye of many who realized the sector they were operating in was one with tremendous growth opportunities.

Meter readers are becoming a thing of the past. These striders have been known to walk upwards of 12 miles a day and physically examine each and every meter on their respective routes. New technology has led early adopters and developing areas to use automated meter readers or AMR’s.

These AMR’s also take out the human error factor which remarkably isn’t very substantial considering the amount of fatigue meter readers are subject to during the course of the day.

One company that is heavily involved in the space recently reported record earnings for the second quarter. Badger Meter Incorporated (BMI) is a marketer and manufacturer of products using flow measurement and control technologies developed both internally and with other technology companies. Its products are used to measure and control the flow of liquids in a variety of applications as well in providing digital connectivity to leading AMR technologies.

The Company’s net sales from continuing operations were a record $62,173,000 for the second quarter of 2007, a 5.7% increase from sales of $58,841,000 for the same period in 2006. Earnings from continuing operations were a record $5,720,000 or $0.39 per diluted share for the second quarter of 2007, a 13.1% increase from earnings from continuing operations of $5,058,000 or $0.35 per diluted share for the second quarter of 2006 and an almost 40% surprise to the upside compared to analysts’ estimates.

"This was an excellent quarter for Badger Meter, with second quarter sales and earnings that set new records for the quarter and for any quarter in our history. A double-digit increase in sales of our ORION(R) proprietary mobile radio frequency AMR system drove our strong second quarter performance. Sales in our industrial markets also increased, led by our impeller and automotive products," said Richard A. Meeusen, chairman, president and chief executive officer in the Company’s press release.

The news sent shares soaring 15% to 52 week highs of $35.90. But the Company isn’t the only one involved in the sector. Metretek Technologies (MEK) is a diversified provider of energy technology products, services and data management systems to industrial and commercial users and suppliers of natural gas and electricity.

The Company conducts ongoing operations through three subsidiaries, which provide a range of products and services to the natural gas industry and to commercial and industrial consumers of natural gas and electricity.

The Company’s Southern Flow subsidiary provides full range of measurement, calibration and analytical services to natural gas producers, oil, gas and petrochemical companies and gas gathering, pipeline and transmission companies. The Metretek Florida subsidiary provides tools that collect data from a large assortment of devices including vending machines, copiers, remote generators, gas & electric meters, as well as, a number of other types of remote field devices. The Powerspring portion of the subsidiary provides the automatic meter reading products and services. Commercial and industrial energy customers can view and analyze their natural gas and electric usage at any time on the Internet through this secure, personalized portal. Their PowerSecure subsidiary is an integrator of distributed peak generation and energy information management systems that allow clients to take advantage of real-time pricing, peak shaving and load-interruption utility incentives.

While the PowerSecure subsidiary provides an immense portion of the Company’s revenue (83% during 2006), the Metretek subsidiary with the AMR supplying Powerspring portion, could provide the highest percentage gain in revenue for the rest of the year.

With the diversification present in the Company, along with the growing number of customers that the PowerSecure section has accumulated, the name is certainly one to watch considering Badger Meter Inc.’s trailing P/E ratio following its earnings report of 38+. Metretek’s P/E of 20 looks cheap, especially considering that second half earnings are expected to show substantial top and bottom line growth. With a successful restructuring and expensing of costs associated with the retirement of the founders which should be displayed on the second quarter’s numbers expected to be released August 8th, the name is certainly one to follow over the coming quarters. Investors would be wise to watch.


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Stock Promotions (7-19-2007)

It's being reported on StockPromoters.com, the best site on the Internet for following all the details about stock promotions the following new promotions:

Bridge IR was compensated $11,000 to promote GXPI.OB and $25,000 to promote IXOG.OB

Quality Stocks will receive 250,000 shares to promote SHTP.PK and will receive $49,000 to promote TUNE:TSX Venture

OTC Picks received 1500 shares to promote BOCX.OB

OTC Financial Network will receive $5,000 per month, options to purchase 1,000,000 shares at 2 cents and options to purchase 1,000,000 shares at 3 cents to promote SHMM.PK

Stock Guru received 115,000 free trading shares to promote GPMIJ.PK

Wall Street News Alert will receive $89,000 to promote ERUC.PK and $16,000 to promote GPMJ.PK

Hototc.com received $13,500 to promote BQTG.PK

Stock Upticks received $24,000 to promote URME.OB

Stock Profilers received $13,500 to promote BQTG.PK

OTC Stock Review received $12,500 to promote PXTE.OB

Stock Head received $13,500 to promote BQTG.PK

Inside Move received $13,500 to promote BQTG.PK

Stock Egg received $10,000 to promote EKII.PK


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New Stock Ideas and Interesting Plays Submitted by Nick at Ambitions as a Stock Trader

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Hey Folks,

After scanning for stocks, I came up with some interesting candidates....

Good Earnings Candidates: DST, ATR, BLK, VMI, CBST, GKK

ATR

BLK

CBST

CHB- with almost 30% of the float short and a great earnings release, CHB makes the perfect short squeeze.

DST

GKK

VMI

Low Float/Hyper-Speculative/Thinly Traded Stocks -not for the faint of heart or inexperienced traders/investors
CVR

CPI

HCH

APO


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Investment Thoughts by Nick at Ambitions as a Stock Trader

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In Play: SLT

If one wants to initiate a position in this Indian mining behemoth, now is the time. SLT has pulled back a bit after last weeks incredible run up and looks poised to travel along its 10 day MA for now. I'm going to be adding some for my position.

Keep an Eye on the Little Guys....

As more and more buyers continue to snatch up speculative stocks, it pays to keep your attention focused on the micro/small-cap stocks with low floats. Keep an eye on SMIT, TRNS, PTG, SNR SMTX, MAIL and PED.

Bullish Case Revisited: BZC

Frequent readers of my blog may have noticed that I have become an avid fan of BZC. Although I'm not a fan of BZC's undulating chart pattern and price action, I do like the strong potential fundamentals. While other military and war plays (such as SPAR, NAVZ, FRPT, etc) have dominated Wall Street, BZC still hasn't been given the spotlight. I believe that this earnings season will be the perfect opportunity for Wall Street to become aquainted with this military underdog.

Buying Opportunity

It looks like todays correction turned out to be a minor one as eager traders bought on the dips and took advantage of the markets bounce off of the intra-day bottom. Pullbacks were plentiful and they provided a great opportunity to add more to position. There are several stocks that I am keeping an eye on for earnings. They include: SLGN, SMIT, VMI and AME.

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Trade Journal Submitted by Nick at Ambitions as a Stock Trader

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Trade Journal

New Buys: MAIL (its been a while since I've last looked at MAIL. Today was a good day to grab some), STS

Added to: GBX, PTG (a little bit more), KTEC, PENX, ARTW, AMAC, ELON, METH, WSTG

Sold for Profits: RZ (took a bit off the table), SXCI

Sold for Loss:

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Stock Promotions (7-17-2007)

It's being reported on StockPromoters.com, the best site on the Internet for following all the details about stock promotions the following new promotions:

OTC Reporter was compensated $10,000 to promote NCNC.OB

OTC Picks received a services swap to promote QMCI.OB and $7500 to promote SDVI.PK

The SUBWAY.com was compensated $15,000 to promote SDVI.PK

Wall Street News Alert was compensated $14,000 to promote WWEN.PK

Hototc.com was compensated $14,000 to promote WPUR.OB

Stock Upticks was compensated 100,000 restricted shares and $10,000 to promote TPIM.OB

Stock Profilers was compensated $14,000 to promote WPUR.OB

The Green Baron exchanged marketing and consulting services to promote APTD.OB and $8,000 to promote ITLI.OB

Street Insider was compensated $4,000 to promote FXPE.OB

OTC Stock Review was compensated $3,000 and 36,600 shares to promote PWNX.OB

Stock Head was compensated $14,000 to promote WPUR.OB

Inside Move was compensated $14,000 to promote WPUR.OB

Micro Stock Profit was compensated $35,000 and 5,000,000 restricted shares to promote EFCR.OB

Wallstreet Highlights was compensated $396,000 and 850,000 free trading shares to promote IXOG.OB

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Stocks in Play by Nick at Ambitions as a Stock Trader

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In Play: ARTW, PENX, PTG, GBX

Keep an eye on ARTW, PENX, PTG and GBX as they are showing strength today...

The most speculative out of the bunch is PTG. PTG reminds me of KTEC and ARTW.

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Trading Thoughts for July 17th by Nick at Ambitions as a Stock Trader

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Hey guys,

I've been a little busy so I haven't had a chance to comment on today's market and stock action. For one, I am happy with ARTW's performance. It is important to note that opportunities such as these are abundant during earnings season. To maximize your profit potential, look for stocks that have a low float (less than 10 mil, less than 6 even better), and with strong earnings results (earnings increases of 50% are good, but look for those that post 100% or better). For instance, ARTW posted a 250% earnings increase. This is a substantial amount and it can help fuel the momentum that will send this stock higher.

Some other stocks that did well today included: RZ, CEDC, VSR

Earning Pick for Tomorrow: QEPC, a low float stock mentioned in my earnings watch for this week is already locked and loaded for a stunning morning rush. The stock is already up big after hours which will make entry difficult for anyone who hasn't already bought in.
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Stock Promotions (7-16-2007)

It's being reported on StockPromoters.com, the best site on the Internet for following all the details about stock promotions the following new promotions:

Wise Alerts was compensated $6500 to promote EKII.PK

Quality Stocks was compensated $35,000 to promote IWWI.OB

Small Cap Voice was compensated $7,000 to promote MSHI.OB

Small Cap Network and TGR Group was compensated to promote BOCX.OB (Biocurex) via the following. In October of 2003, TGR Group LLC was paid a fee of $25,000 and one million newly issued restricted shares by Biocurex for coverage of the Company. Under SEC Rule 144, all one million issued restricted shares have been eligible for sale into the public market since October of 2004. In addition, on March 22, 2005, TGR entered into an extended agreement with Biocurex for a fee of 25,000 newly issued restricted shares and on July 1, 2006 TGR entered into another extended agreement with Biocurex for an additional 100,000 shares of newly issued, restricted stock.

The High Roller Report was compensated warrants with a cashless provision to purchase 2,222,222 shares of MTPM.PK restricted common shares with a strike provision of $0.0001.

Vigilant Trader was compensated $5,000 to promote IWWI.OB

Newsletter Advisors was compensated $14350 to promote RVNG.OB

Try Stock Options was compensated 20,000 free trading shares to promote NOVO.OB which is expected to be compensated to speculatingstocks.com. Try Stock Options also owns 15,000 shares at $1.45.

Hot Stock Alert was compensated warrants with a cashless provision to purchase 2,222,222 shares of MTPM.PK restricted common shares with a strike provision of $0.0001.

Access Wallstreet was compensated warrants with a cashless provision to purchase 2,222,222 shares of MTPM.PK restricted common shares with a strike provision of $0.0001.


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Trade Journal

New Buys: ARTW (so far up almost 21%), UG, SIF

Added to: BZC, ELON, GBX, KTEC, PENX, SVLF, PTG

Sold for Profit: SLT (sold half my position for a 17% profit)

Sold for Loss: LGTY (sold half my pos for a 5% loss)

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Earnings Watch Submitted by Nick at Ambitions as a Stock Trader

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Here are several stocks that one should keep an eye on for this week. They are reporting earnings and may report an earnings surprise. If you are feeling lucky, jump in early. If you are feeling sensible, then wait until earnings are announced and then jump in and ride the stock up. I was able to jump into PENX and RBN after earnings were announced and even so, I was still able to make a nice return.

The stocks: BNSO, FORR, ARTW, CPSS, CSX, CCK, FELE, MTOX, CHIP, CAVM, DST, NVEC, PKG, QEPC, SMIT, SLGN, TRNS, VMI, ALDN, AME, KNX, AVCI, BMI, BZC?, FNSR, IIIN, ISIG, INSW, LSTR, LCCI, MATW, NETC, UTMD, NAFC, PTEC, ACO, SCHL, ALY, ACU, DSWL, GAP, IUSA, KCI, LINE, SMXC, RIMG, ORB, OMCL, NICH

Some of these are low market cap and low float stocks. These tend to be really volatile, so watch your entry. Also note that I have not listed all the stocks that are reporting. I simply listed the stocks that I am planning on keeping an eye on. I am not very intrested in any large caps, blue chip or household name stocks that may be reporting. I like to go for the ones that very few people talk about or even know about. That's just my style. For a more comprehensive list of earnings releasing stocks (including blue chips and household names), check out Bloomberg, Market Watch or Yahoo Finance...

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Stocks to Watch and Trade Thoughts by Nick at Ambitions as a Stock Trader

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To me, the weekends are all about getting my watchlists and potential stock picks ready for battle in the market. I review all my pre-existing positions, determine which ones I will add to, which ones I will cut loose and of course, which new stocks I am planning on buying.

New Buys: VSCN (thinking of jumping back in), STS (thinking of jumping back in), SPEC, SIGM (past pick), URI, GMCR (good bp), BIDU (past pick), TSL, TLK, CMED

Note: I probably won't be able to buy all of these (at least not until I sell some holdings), so I will try to pick the ones that I think have the most potential.

Add to: HAYN, VCO, PHC, NEOG, PED, CMCO, PMRY, PENX, KTEC, LGTY, BZC

Thinking of Selling: CU (the rest of the pos), SXCI, RRST, VCC, LPHI (the rest of the pos)

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Knobias ClipReport (7-16-2007)

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Friday’s session saw momentum in blue chip names continue throughout the trading day although at a more subdued level compared to Thursday’s extraordinary gain. Consumer confidence numbers added fuel to the fire as did General Electric numbers, which were inline, though the name noted they were exiting the subprime mortgage business. Contrary to normal market reactions, oil prices were up, briefly hitting the $74 a barrel which marked an 11 month high. To continue the momentum, significant news would have to be on the horizon for investors to see a 14,000 print on the Dow.

On an otherwise slow day in the small cap space, one name did have a somewhat interesting piece of news that could be worth following over the coming months.

LifeVantage Corporation (LFVN), which focuses on manufacturing, marketing and selling health products, noted that they Company had been granted a patent for its antioxidant therapy formula used in Protandim(R).

The patent, titled "Compositions for Alleviating Inflammation and Oxidative Stress in a Mammal," is the first patent granted to LifeVantage. Two other patent applications have been filed by LifeVantage for Protandim(R).

Protandim(R) is a dietary supplement that increases the body's natural antioxidant protection by inducing naturally occurring protective enzymes, superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase (CAT). Oxidative stress occurs as a person ages, when subjected to environmental stresses, or as an associated factor in certain illnesses. TBARS are laboratory markers for oxidative stress in the body. Data from a scientific study in men and women, sponsored by LifeVantage, show that after 30 days of taking Protandim(R), the level of circulating TBARS decreased an average of 40%. With continued use, the decrease was maintained at 120 days.

According to a 2006 article in the medical journal, Free Radical Biology & Medicine, "Causing induction of SOD and CAT to decrease oxidative stress and lipid peroxidation in vivo is a much more effective approach than conventional antioxidant supplements."

The Company manufacturers Protandim(R) through an agreement with The Chemins Company, Inc. Chemins is registered with the FDA, and maintains a quality system program designed to comply with all requirements of the GMPs for Dietary Supplements and the current NPA, Natural Products Association. Their quality standards are also certified by Academy of Clinical, Environmental, Research & Information Sciences which states that Chemins complies with all "Good Manufacturing Practices of the FDA."

Akin's Natural Foods Markets(TM) and Chamberlin's(R) Natural Foods Markets, both headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, recently agreed to carry the Protandim(R) product. The companies collectively have 13 stores operating in Florida, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and Oklahoma.

The Company recently signed a license agreement with Montel Williams. This three-year, renewable license agreement provides LifeVantage with the opportunity to market science-based dietary supplement products using Montel's name and persona to identify and promote LifeVantage products. The Company will soon begin to promote its products in the direct response television market.

The direct response television infomercials have led some companies to very successful results with George Forman Grills and Ginsu Knives being the more knowledgeable success stories in past years.

At the present time, the Company only sells its single product, Protandim(R), but it plans to continue research, development, testing, and licensing efforts to be able to introduce additional products in the future.

For the three months ended March 31, 2007, the Company reported their third quarter net revenues of $1.0 million and a loss of 3c per share. For the three months ended December 31, 2006, the Company recorded net revenues of $1.1 million and a loss of $1.8 million, or 8c per share. For the three months ended March 31, 2006, it had net revenues of $1.4 million and a loss of 3c per share. The Company's accumulated deficit was $12.2 million and cash and cash equivalents were $724,000.

LFVN's top line results have declined in each of the last two quarters, and the Company has until September 30, 2007 to achieve sustainable growth, based on reported cash on hand and cash burn of $410,000 per quarter.

With a successful implementation of their direct television campaign and a monetization of their marketing deal with Montell Williams, the name could be one to watch over the coming months. Investors would be wise to watch.


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Trade Journal from Nick at My Ambitions as a Stock Trader

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Trade Journal

In order to take advantage of the current market strength, I decided to buy several stocks on my radar screen.

New Buys: VSCN (rebought after selling for small loss), TRT (rebought), WSTG, HOKU, ELON, PATK, TRFX, METH

Added to: ANET, GBX, PHC, VII, SLT

Sold-Profit: CVU (+3%), VSCN sold intra-day (+9.2%)

Sold-Loss: CFI (-1.5%)

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Knobias ClipReport (7-13-2007)

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Retail sales numbers put the market on its back and carried the Dow to a gain of over 290 points in the face of what some technicians were labeling a variation of the dreaded triple top. Wal-Mart’s same store sales and the merger and acquisition news of Rio Tinto’s $38 billion offer for Alcan, Inc. were the main drivers for the day. The only sector lagging seemed to be the airlines but the day saw the highest gain of the year and reached all time highs.

In other news, just when you thought the iPhone’s luster was wearing off, a rumor began to surface that Apple was planning on releasing a smaller version of the iPhone similar to what the Nano iPod is to the regular size iPod.

The handset mania may never end and with that in mind, one name that has a fairly decent product could begin to gain some attention over the next few weeks.

Mobility Electronics Inc (MOBE) designs, develops, manufactures and distributes power products for high-power mobile electronic devices, power products for low-power mobile electronic devices and MP3 players; connectivity products; expansion products; and docking and accessory products.

The Company’s universal power products for high power mobile electronic devices include laptops and portable computers. Their universal power adaptors for low-power mobile electronic devices include mobile phones, PDAs, MP3 players and digital cameras.

The Company had an agreement in place to supply Dell with its high power adapters. That contract has since expired and the Company also expects the contract with Lenovo to expire during the third quarter of 2007.

Even with two of the Company’s largest customers using other suppliers, the Company’s earnings guidance is still not as bad as one would think. In early May, the Company reported revenue excluding revenue related to business lines divested during and subsequent to the end of the first quarter of 2007 (Handheld and Expansion/Docking) of $17.5 million in the first quarter of 2007, compared with $16.7 million in the first quarter of 2006. This also compares with revenue of $16.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2006, excluding revenues related to the divested businesses. Non-Gaap net loss excluding the divested business was $600,000, or ($0.02) per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2007, compared with a net loss of $1.5 million, or ($0.05) per diluted share, in the same quarter of the prior year.

Charlie Mollo, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented in the earnings press release, "Our first quarter revenues reflect increasing sales to Targus and RadioShack, as these two customers return to more normalized ordering patterns, and the initial sales to our new distributors in the wireless carrier market. Most significantly, we secured a national roll-out for our low-power adapters with a major wireless carrier following the completion of a trial program that was initiated last year. With this planned roll-out and a trial program already in place with another major wireless carrier, we are making excellent progress in expanding the distribution for our products and diversifying our customer base."

In mid June, the Company announced that one of the largest wireless carriers in the US was now carrying the Company’s universal charger for mobile electronic devices. It was noted that the chargers would be available in 102 retail stores and kiosks throughout the country.

While 102 stores isn’t many, the device provides unparalleled convenience and functionality to consumers by enabling one charger to power/charge hundreds of brands and thousands of models of ME devices (cell phones, PDAs, smartphones, digital cameras, portable computers, etc.) through the use of interchangeable tips.

The product line, named iGo, includes an auto charger, a wall charger, a power splitter and a variety of interchangeable power tips that that can be utilized on any iGo product.

The universal power cords make too much sense in all reality, which could be the reason they’re only available in 102 retail outlets and not tens of thousands which would have happened if they’d enacted a deal with a top 4 carrier. Carrier’s make a nice profit on selling car and home chargers when customers upgrade their handsets. The exclusive chargers will normally range in the $30 range and easily add top line revenue to the carriers’ income statements. The loss of that revenue is not something the carriers would likely be willing to let happen even though each of their customers would most likely buy the product, but would only have to buy it once.

The Company does seem optimistic about the future of the product and its guidance displays the fact. In the first quarter earnings statement, the Company noted expectations for the second quarter of excluding any revenue or expenses from divested businesses, the Company believes that total revenue will range from $16.0 million to $17.0 million, and fully diluted loss per share (excluding charges related to non-cash equity compensation and CEO retirement severance) will range from ($0.04) to ($0.05).

With the loss of Dell and Lenovo, the Company is expecting to replace the revenue from those contracts with additional iGo sales but with only 20% of total revenue derived from the product line in the first quarter, the sales jump would certainly have to be fairly large. If the Company can succeed in this area and possibly add some larger retailers besides Radio Shack, the name could become one to follow in these handset mania days. Investors would be wise to watch.


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Stocks in Play

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In Play: PENX

If you've been a little slow and haven't had a chance to initiate a position in PENX, here is your chance. The stock has been lowered for your convenience so that you and the late institutional investors can grab some. Enjoy.

After the Bell: Earnings Play - JCTCF

Check out JCTCF. I briefly highlighted it as an earnings play a few trading sessions back. Evidently, the stock is trading over 25% of todays trading price in afterhours, due to its record earnings. This stock has an extremly low float and may be bid even higher. \

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Knobias ClipReport (7-12-2007)

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Wednesday’s session saw the market fight off bad news throughout the day ranging from subprime housing woes to the yields in bonds. Hopes for a strong second quarter earnings season were the cause though a deterioration could be ahead if numbers don’t meet the already lowered expectations.

In the small cap space, many solar names were hot again, but another piece of news caught the attention of some attentive traders.

SBE, Inc. (SBEI) was focused on manufacturing and selling embedded hardware products including wide area network and local area network interface cards and central processing units to OEM’s who embedded their hardware products into their products for the communication market. The Company also designed and provided software based storage networking solutions for an extensive range of business critical applications, including disk to disk back-up and disaster recovery.

Following quarters of unimpressive numbers, management decided to sell their embedded hardware and storage software business and seek a merger candidate which is exactly what they did.

In early January, the Company and Neonode, Inc., a privately-held, Swedish mobile handset developer, announced the execution of a definitive merger agreement. SBEI was noted as paying 57 million shares for the shares of Neonode and the assumption of warrants and options. The board of Neonode would then become the board of SBEI and become a publicly traded company in the US giving them access to large amounts of capital.

Also in January, the Company signed an asset purchase agreement with One Stop Systems, Inc to purchase their embedded hardware business for $2.2 million cash plus the assumption of their corporate headquarters office lease and a lease for certain engineering equipment. In late March, they announced the completion of the sale and noted that the Company was completely divested of their embedded hardware business.

While the Company still has operations in the storage software business, the Company noted that they were actively seeking strategic alternatives there as well, leaving the merger with Neonode as their lone operating business going forward and in July, the Company filed the Definite Proxy statement that would allow the merger to be voted on by shareholders on August 10th. With approval, the shares authorized number would be increased to 40 million from 25 million and a reverse split would take place. It seems inevitable that the merger will take place with SBEI not having another business to fall back on if holders were to vote down the merger.

But the piece of news that caught the attention of traders was the release regarding Neonode’s new order from Telenor Sweden. Telenor Sweden is a complete communication service provider for mobile and fixed telephones.

The Neonode N2, which many have dubbed an iPhone clone, would be distributed in Telenor Sweden stores beginning in September of this year. With iPhone currently unavailable in the European countries, the product could receive similar attention following its release.

The Neonode N2 predecessor was the Neonode. Its release was met with tempered expectations because of the 2 year delay stemming from a lack of funds which caused employee layoffs and other cost cutting related issues.

In any event, the large announcement couldn’t have come at a better time for SBEI holders. With a successful launch of the N2 with similar capabilities of the iPhone, the European version of mobile mania could ensue.

While the expectations could be fairly high for many of the domestic producers for a response to the iPhone, the European version could be all that its cracked up to be displayed from the attention shares of SBEI received during the day. The name was up over 160% on over 1.6 million shares. Even NeoMagic Corporation (NMGC), the company suspected of producing the processor powering the N2, shares were in on the action. Shares were up some 19% on over 720 thousand in volume.

While the enthusiasm surrounding the iPhone has somewhat worn off, the European version could be just now beginning and with momentum names being many traders’ best friends, shares could begin a rally stemming over the next few periods. Investors would certainly be wise to watch.


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Marc Andreessen's Classic POst

As many of you know, Mark Andreessen is one smart guy or as my grandfather used to say, he's one smart cookie. In one of his latest blog posts, Andreessen goes through a checklist of what makes a startup successful. It's a brilliant post.

Andreessen asks the million dollar question.

What makes a startup successful?

...... product, management or market. The reason why we believe it's a must read is that Andreessen brilliantly concludes and defies what we have heard for years. Management, Management, Management.

Andreessen concludes that a huge market will make any management team look good. On the other hand, a great product in a small market is destined to fail.

If you invest in small cap stocks, I urge you to read his post.



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Emerging Market Stock Plays

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Emerging Market Trends: Telecom-Fiber Optics

One new emerging trend seems to be stemming from Fiber-Optic company stocks. As telecom companies like Verizon (VZ) begin ditching copper for fiber-optics, we can expect the stocks of these fiber-optic manufacturers to advance in price. Some of the stocks to watch for include: FTGX (previously mentioned by one of the readers), FNSR, EXFO, INFN, and OPXT

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