International Business News - Small Cap http://www.ibtimes.com/rss/feed/smallcap.rss All articles are copyrighted by IBTimes.com 120 30 http://www.ibtimes.com/rss/feed/smallcap.rss http://www.ibtimes.com/images/top_logo_ibt2_3.gif Lion Energy Corp. is a Canadian exploration company focused on the acquisition, exploration and development of oil and gas reserves in Central and East Africa. The company today made a joint announcement with Southern Star Energy Inc. (SSEY.OB), a U.S.- based oil and gas exploration company, and Gold Star Resources Corp. (TSX-V: GXX), a Canadian [...] http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20091106/lion-energy-southern-star-energy-ssey-ob-gold-star-resources-fuse-to-create-combined-company-with-pr.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20091106/lion-energy-southern-star-energy-ssey-ob-gold-star-resources-fuse-to-create-combined-company-with-pr.htm Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:19:29 EST Ionfinity is an expert in commercializing emergent technologies via strong partnerships with the U.S. Department of the Army, the Department of the Navy, and the Air Force (USAF). A subsidiary of the VIASPACE family, Ionfinity is a pioneer in bleeding-edge Mass Spectrometry (MS), a technology which allows for real-time sampling and analysis of trace amounts [...] http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20091106/viaspace-inc-vspc-ob-subsidiary-ionfinity-captivates-mass-spectrometry-market.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20091106/viaspace-inc-vspc-ob-subsidiary-ionfinity-captivates-mass-spectrometry-market.htm Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:13:39 EST Even during the worldwide recession it seems consumers continue to abandon ‘dumb’ phones when, for just a little bit more money, they can get a pocket-sized computer – a smartphone – instead. According to research firm Gartner, overall handset sales are expected to shrink by 4 percent this year compared to last year. Meanwhile, smartphone [...] http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20091106/googleandroid-takesbite-out-of-apple.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20091106/googleandroid-takesbite-out-of-apple.htm Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:10:33 EST Continucare Corp. yesterday reported its first quarter fiscal year 2010 financial results. The company reported a 113% increase in net income and continued strength in the business with higher quarter-ending cash and working capital balances. Richard C. Pfenniger, Jr., Continucare’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer commented, “We are extremely pleased with our first quarter results,” “Record [...] http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20091106/continucare-corp-cnu-first-quarter-fiscal-year-2010-results-show-116-increase-in-operating-profit.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20091106/continucare-corp-cnu-first-quarter-fiscal-year-2010-results-show-116-increase-in-operating-profit.htm Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:04:03 EST Prior to their national commercial launch, Muscle Flex Inc. announced that it has gone live with accepting orders for its Muscle Flex Beagle StepFit Pedometer, the BUDDY Tablet Caddy and “Danny Alex Commercial Blue” T-shirts on its newly designed website at www.MuscleFlexInc.com. “We have already had a number of orders for our Muscle Flex products and [...] http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20091106/muscle-flex-inc-mfli-pk-now-accepting-orders-for-the-beagle-stepfit-the-buddy-tablet-caddy-and-danny.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20091106/muscle-flex-inc-mfli-pk-now-accepting-orders-for-the-beagle-stepfit-the-buddy-tablet-caddy-and-danny.htm Fri, 06 Nov 2009 06:54:15 EST Solar Energy Initiatives Inc. is dedicated to reducing the world’s dependence on fossil fuels by selling thermal and photovoltaic (PV) technologies while building a profitable company. To this end, they are developing one of the fastest growing dealer networks in the U.S. to sell and install solar solutions to homeowners as well as commercial customers. The [...] http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20091106/solar-energy-initiatives-snry-ob-harnessing-the-power-of-the-sun.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20091106/solar-energy-initiatives-snry-ob-harnessing-the-power-of-the-sun.htm Fri, 06 Nov 2009 06:46:49 EST Premier Power Renewable Energy, Inc. (PPRW.OB) is a leading North American and European provider of solar power systems designed to consistently delivering high quality performance. The company combines technical and financial expertise in a range of deal structures, with transparency and innovation that noticeably surpasses expectations. Premier Power’s primary goal is to build solar energy systems [...] http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20091106/small-cap-voice-featured-company-premier-power-renewable-energy-inc-pprw-ob.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20091106/small-cap-voice-featured-company-premier-power-renewable-energy-inc-pprw-ob.htm Fri, 06 Nov 2009 06:28:37 EST Green Star Alternative Energy is an eco-energy company focused on changing the way energy is produced. The company recognizes that tomorrow’s bright future is dependent upon the appropriate actions of today. Green Star is developing projects worldwide to meet the need for clean, environmentally friendly methods of energy creation. Currently, the company’s business involves the [...] http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20091106/stockguru-featured-company-green-star-alternative-energy-inc-gsae-pk.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20091106/stockguru-featured-company-green-star-alternative-energy-inc-gsae-pk.htm Fri, 06 Nov 2009 06:13:56 EST   In the wake of steep stock market declines in 2008, American workers have begun to doubt whether their tax-deferred retirement plans will be able to generate the income they will need during their retirement years. In fact, only 42% of participants in a 2009 survey still expect their 401(k), IRA, and other retirement savings plans [...] http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20091106/fixed-annuities-may-offer-stability.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20091106/fixed-annuities-may-offer-stability.htm Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:34:42 EST   With nearly $450 billion in assets and growing, exchange-traded funds may be ready for their turn in the spotlight. The number of ETFs has grown from 80 at the end of 2000 to 737 at the start of 2009. Although these investment vehicles have entered the mainstream, some investors may feel that ETFs are shrouded [...] http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20091106/a-new-way-to-diversify.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20091106/a-new-way-to-diversify.htm Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:32:39 EST UFP Technologies, Inc., a leading designer and manufacturer of interior protective packaging solutions, recently announced the company’s third quarter earnings, ended September 30, 2009, with net income of $2.1 million or $0.34 per diluted share. Sales for the third quarter totaled $27.6 million, slightly higher than 2008 third quarter sales of $27.5 million. For the nine-month [...] http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20091106/ufp-technologies-inc-ufpt-reports-net-income-of1-million-for-third-quarter.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20091106/ufp-technologies-inc-ufpt-reports-net-income-of1-million-for-third-quarter.htm Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:09:00 EST AMCON Distributing Company is a leading wholesale distributor of consumer products including beverages, candy, tobacco, frozen and chilled foods, groceries, and health and beauty care products. The company distributes these products in the states of Nebraska, Missouri, Illinois, Arkansas, North Dakota and South Dakota. The company’s two wholly-owned subsidiaries, Health Food Associates and Chamberlin’s Natural [...] http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20091106/amcon-distributing-co-dit-reports-record-fully-diluted-earnings-per-share.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20091106/amcon-distributing-co-dit-reports-record-fully-diluted-earnings-per-share.htm Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:07:27 EST One company that is starting to gain recognition is Valley Forge Composite Technologies, Inc. With their headquarters in Covington, Kentucky, the Valley Forge has become a leader in Counter-Terrorism technology and has started to made major progress in the sales of their Momentum Wheel Products. Within these lines of products, Valley Forge is [...] http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20091106/valley-forge-composite-technologies-inc-vlfy-ob-gains-momentum-with-wheel-products.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20091106/valley-forge-composite-technologies-inc-vlfy-ob-gains-momentum-with-wheel-products.htm Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:05:16 EST Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technologies are opening up an exciting new world of possibilities for businesses and governments to increase the efficiency of their operations. Introducing innovative new applications and services, RFID allows organizations to securely capture, track and manage their critical assets in real-time. These assets include pallets in a warehouse, goods in a [...] http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20091106/newport-digital-technologies-inc-npdt-ob-and-the-great-promise-of-rfid.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20091106/newport-digital-technologies-inc-npdt-ob-and-the-great-promise-of-rfid.htm Fri, 06 Nov 2009 04:58:57 EST Vivakor, Inc. is a biotechnology holding company with transdisciplinary research that focuses on developing and acquiring products in the fields of molecular medicine, electro-optics, biological handling and natural and formulary compounds that extend or improve life. They also provide contract research services for third parties. The company is dedicated to advancing new ideas that improve life [...] http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20091105/small-cap-voice-featured-company-vivakor-inc-vivk-ob.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20091105/small-cap-voice-featured-company-vivakor-inc-vivk-ob.htm Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:27:55 EST On4™ Communications is a globally diversified Location Based Services (LBS) company with offices in Scottsdale, Arizona; Richmond, British Columbia and representation in China. On4 anticipates growing its business rapidly and successfully becoming an industry leader. The company focuses its efforts on the integration of proprietary and non-proprietary hardware and wireless carrier platforms with non-competing vertical partners [...] http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20091105/small-cap-voice-featured-client-on4-communications-inc-onci-ob.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20091105/small-cap-voice-featured-client-on4-communications-inc-onci-ob.htm Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:58:09 EST Pure Earth, Inc. was awarded a $14 million contract in connection with the construction of a new sports facility for the New Jersey Nets in Brooklyn, N.Y. The company said that its previous work in this area was integral in securing the contract. The contract is to treat and possibly reuse the contaminated soil that [...] http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20091105/pure-earth-inc-prea-awarded-14-million-contract.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20091105/pure-earth-inc-prea-awarded-14-million-contract.htm Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:47:13 EST Clenergen Corp. is a developer of clean biomass power generation systems, with its current focus on the nation of India. The company is using a unique approach to use specifically-grown biomass feedstock in order to power its generators. The company has gained access to acreage in India for plantations in which to grow specific plants as [...] http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20091105/clenergen-corpcrge-ob-total-solution-for-bio-energy.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20091105/clenergen-corpcrge-ob-total-solution-for-bio-energy.htm Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:42:58 EST MedClean Technologies Inc. traded as high as $0.018 a share today, up $0.011 or 157% from yesterday’s close. The number of shares traded so far has been an incredible 42.5 million shares, swamping its average daily volume of about 467,000 shares. MedClean Technologies was mentioned in the FREE Daily QualityStocks Newsletter back on July 28, [...] http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20091105/medclean-technologies-inc-mcln-ob-up-over000-following-recent-coverage-in-qualitystocks-newsletter.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20091105/medclean-technologies-inc-mcln-ob-up-over000-following-recent-coverage-in-qualitystocks-newsletter.htm Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:34:42 EST BlueFire Ethanol Fuels, Inc. received a reimbursement from the Department of Energy (DOE) for $3.8 million, signifying a continued commitment by the current administration and the DOE to bolster such alternative energy sources. The liquidity provided by this reimbursement will allow BlueFire to capitalize the development of its second ethanol plant, to be located in [...] http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20091105/bluefire-ethanol-inc-bfre-ob-expands-in-mississippi-fueled-by8m-department-of-energy-reimbursement.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20091105/bluefire-ethanol-inc-bfre-ob-expands-in-mississippi-fueled-by8m-department-of-energy-reimbursement.htm Thu, 05 Nov 2009 07:38:05 EST