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<title><![CDATA[Day Software Speculative Buy Rating In Update; Large Market Opportunity Provides Growth Potential; Key Technology Companies Have Integrated This Company&#39;s Software Into Their Products]]></title>
<pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2008 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[August 20, 2008. David P. Soetebier, CFA. Day Software (OTCQX: DYIHY; SE: DAYN) is a Swiss company that provides integrated content, portal, and digital asset management software (i.e., Web management). Day&#39;s software is distributed or included in the software of leading technology companies such as IBM, Oracle, and Microsoft. Day&#39;s customers include major corporations such as Audi, Daimler, Deutsche Post World Net, Intercontinental Hotels Group, McDonalds, UBS, and Volkswagen. We believe these customers and partnerships validate the Company&#39;s technology in the content applications market and the emerging market of standardized Java Content Repositories and Web-centric content technologies. The Company has a strong balance sheet and is cash flow positive. We are projecting favorable revenue growth in the current year but negative earnings per ADR, primarily because of acceleration in spending on product development. Day Software has recently brought in a new CEO and will be bringing a new CFO in September of this year. The ADR shares are rated Speculative Buy with a 12-month target of $9.25. A multiple of 25X our December 2009 estimate of $0.39 is $9.75. We have discounted the 25X target by 5% for the current market environment.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Lime Energy's Second-Quarter and Six-Months FY 2008: Revenue Growth with Lower Margins Belie Internal Business Improvement; Strong Buy Rating Reiterated]]></title>
<pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2008 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[August 20, 2008. Richard W. West, CFA. Lime Energy Co. (Nasdaq: LIME); There is a strong and positive story behind Lime Energy Co.&#39;s numbers for the second quarter and first six months of 2008, that includes the acquisition of Applied Energy Management (AEM), Lime Energy&#39;s signing of $8.0 million in new contracts, AEM recent signing of $20.0 million in new contracts, the increase in its line of credit by $8.0 million, and insider stock buying. Lime Energy&#39;s common stock valuation has not recognized the many positives of the past six months. We reiterate our Strong Buy Rating and maintain the 12-month price target of $17.50. An Update Research report reviewing estimates and detailing the events that have brought Lime Energy to its present positive position will be published soon.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Patriot Scientific; Holocom Networks, Announces New Products and Improvements; Strong Speculative Buy Rating Reiterated]]></title>
<pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2008 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[August 20, 2008. Richard W. West, CFA. Patriot Scientific Corporation (OTCBB: PTSC); Holocom Networks (the marketing arm of SSDI, Subsidiary of Patriot Scientific), yesterday announced seven new products and improvements to several existing products. Holocom manufactures and provides products and services of high-security protective distribution systems (PDS) for SIPRNet and other networks transmitting highly sensitive data. We reiterate our rating of Strong Speculative Buy and our price target of $0.55 per share.]]></description>
<dc:creator><![CDATA[Richard W. West, CFA]]></dc:creator>
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<title><![CDATA[BluePoint Energy, Inc. Files 8-K Detailing Changes in Management and Board of Directors. Rating Suspended]]></title>
<pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2008 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[August 19, 2008. Richard W. West, CFA. BluePoint Energy (OTCBB: CPEU) in an 8-K dated August 18, 2008, covered a special meeting of the Board of Directors, wherein changes in management and the Board of Directors occurred, as well as a discussion regarding the financial condition and results of operations. BluePoint&#39;s common stock sold down sharply yesterday, August 18, 2008, to close at $0.31 per share. In response to the change in management and the Board of Directors, the immediate need for financing, and the uncertainty surrounding this situation, we are suspending our rating of BluePoint Energy.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Patriot Scientific Announces Year-End 5/31/2008 Results; Merger and Acquisition Progress in Fourth Quarter; Strong Speculative Buy Reiterated]]></title>
<pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2008 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[August 19, 2008. Richard W. West, CFA. Patriot Scientific Corporation (OTCBB: PTSC) announced on August 14, 2008, results from the year ended May 31, 2008. While the numbers were lower this year compared to last, we believe the final quarter and year-end results were positive, in that Patriot Scientific has accomplished positive steps in the process of reaching its goal to become a profitable operating company with less dependency on income from patents. We reiterate our rating of Strong Speculative Buy and our price target of $0.55 per share.]]></description>
<dc:creator><![CDATA[Richard W. West, CFA]]></dc:creator>
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<title><![CDATA[NexMed Strong Speculative Buy Rating Maintained; Largely On Target To The Milestones It And Its Partners Have Set]]></title>
<pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2008 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[August 18, 2008. Denise T. Resnik, M.S.. NexMed (Nasdaq: NEXM) is an emerging drug development company leveraging its proprietary NexACT&#174; transdermal drug delivery technology to develop innovative topical pharmaceutical products that address unmet medical needs. This platform has broad application potential, and NexMed&#39;s current portfolio of therapeutics under development addresses markets with multi-billion-dollar potential. The Company&#39;s development of its product for nail fungus - which has recently completed Phase 3 clinical trials - has resulted in a collaboration agreement with Novartis Ag (NYSE: NVS). Another topical product, for male erectile dysfunction (recently named Vitaros&#174;), is being reviewed for marketing approval in Canada and was reviewed in the United States in July 2008. This U.S. review resulted in the Company&#39;s receiving a not-approvable letter. This letter highlighted certain animal data findings, which the Company believes it can address successfully with the findings of subsequent studies. Since November 2007, Vitaros&#174; has been developed in collaboration with Warner Chilcott Company, Inc. (a subsidiary of Warner Chilcott, Ltd.; Nasdaq:WCRX). Another NexMed product under development (Femprox&#174;) treats female sexual arousal disorder and has completed two Phase 2 trials. We believe NexMed is staying largely on target to the milestones it and its partners have set, and as such, milestone payments in coming quarters should continue to support the Company&#39;s research and development programs.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Lime Energy to Host Conference Call 8/19/08; Strong Buy Rating Reiterated]]></title>
<pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2008 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[August 18, 2008. Richard W. West, CFA. Lime Energy Co. (Nasdaq: LIME) will host a conference call tomorrow, Tuesday, August 19th at 4 p.m. ET. We expect LimeEnergy&#39;s conference call to be upbeat in view of their recent positive events. Investors can access the call live, listen to a replay, or access websites. We reiterate our Strong Buy Rating and will review our price target after the call.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[MortgageBrokers.com Announces Improved Results for Q2 FY 12/31/2008; Strong Revenue and Profitability; Speculative Buy Rating Reiterated]]></title>
<pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2008 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[August 18, 2008. Richard W. West, CFA. MortgageBrokers.com&#39;s (OTCBB: MBKR) announced its improved results for Q2 FY12/31/2008, with strong revenue growth and profitability. Investors should realize that being Canadian-based, MortgageBrokers.com is not directly affected by the U.S. real estate and mortgage problems. MortgageBrokers.com&#39;s common stock price reacted positively to the results of the second-quarter FY 6/30/2008, rising 27% to $0.14. We reiterate our Speculative Buy Rating.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Peoples Educational Holdings, Inc. Schedules Fourth Quarter Financial Report and Conference Call.]]></title>
<pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2008 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[August 18, 2008. Sally H. Wallick, CFA. Peoples Educational Holdings, Inc. (PEDH: NASDAQ) plans to report fourth quarter and full year fiscal 2008 financial results after the stock market closes on Thursday, August 21. The Company will hold a conference call to discuss the results at 5 p.m. (EST) on August 21. The call-in number is 800-638-4930. When Peoples reported third quarter financial results, the Company maintained previous guidance for fiscal 2008 including revenue of $41 million to $43 million; net income between breakeven and $300,000 (or an estimated $0.00 to $0.07 per share); and fiscal 2008 "free cash flow" of $2.3 million to $2.8 million, compared with negative free cash flow of $4.3 million in fiscal 2007. We expect results will be within management&#39;s estimate range. Specifically, we project fourth quarter revenue of $10.0 million, versus $9.2 million last year, and a profit of $0.06 per share versus a profit of $0.01 per share in the same period a year ago. Our full-year revenue estimate is $41.8 million and our earnings estimate is $0.03 per share. Given the slowdown in the U.S. economy and pressures on many states&#39; budgets as a result of lower tax revenues, we believe that it is possible that some states have or will reduce spending on educational products. Therefore, Peoples could face some headwinds in fiscal 2009. Nevertheless, we believe that its established product lines, coupled with its strong product development and sales and marketing capabilities, represent a solid platform for long-term growth and that Peoples is leveraging these strengths by expanding in existing and new markets and developing new proprietary products, especially add-on and fill-in products for existing product lines. We reiterate our Buy rating on the Company&#39;s shares.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[ImaRx Therapeutics Reports Second Quarter; Maintain Speculative Buy Rating]]></title>
<pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2008 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[August 15, 2008. Denise T. Resnik, M.S.. ImaRx Therapeutics, Inc (Nasdaq:IMRX) announced on August 14, 2008 financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2008. The Company posted a net loss for the quarter ended June 30, 2008 of $ 7.27 million or $0.72 per share, basic and diluted, compared to a net loss of $1.92 million or $0.74 per share for the same quarter in 2007. As of June 30, 2008 the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $2.15 million compared with $12.86 million on December 31, 2007. In addition, ImaRx had urokinase product inventory of $2.50 million compared with $11.14 million, respectively. As we have discussed previously, ImaRx has additional inventory from the Abbott purchase in 2006, however this inventory is not available for sale pending FDA approval for release and labeling. Stability testing for this release is currently being conducted by a contract research organization engaged by ImaRx. The Company expects the testing will be completed within the next several weeks and, if the data are sufficient for the FDA to approve a lot release, ImaRx may be able to begin sales of these labeled vials with extended expiration dating in the fourth quarter of 2008. It should be noted that this lot represents $20 million. On June 11, 2008, ImaRx announced a restructuring that included a significant workforce reduction, in light of the termination of its agreement with Microbix Biosystems relating to the sale of our urokinase inventory and related assets, notification from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that additional testing would be required for approval release of labeled vials of urokinase in inventory, its declining cash position, and the lack of new capital resources to fund its commercial and development programs. As part of the restructuring, all employees other than Bradford Zakes, President and CEO, and one additional employee were terminated. Certain former key employees entered into consulting agreements with ImaRx to help explore strategic alternatives for its commercial urokinase assets, clinical-stage microbubble program, and other company assets. At this time, all research and development activities have terminated. While we believe management is pursuing all avenues to turn the current situation at ImaRx around, we continue to be extremely concerned regarding the long-term for this company. Based on the continuing uncertainties surrounding ImaRx, we believe these shares are only suitable for investors able to accept a high degree of risk. Nonetheless, we are maintaining our Speculative Buy rating with a $1.00 12-month price target.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[LJ International reports 2Q Results; Estimates Lowered; Neutral Rating Maintained.]]></title>
<pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2008 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[August 15, 2008. Sally H. Wallick, CFA. LJ International (NASDAQ: JADE) reported a 6% second quarter revenue decline year over year and a net loss of $263,000 or $0.01 per diluted share, versus a net profit of $1.2 million or $0.05 per diluted share a year earlier. Retail revenue declined 24% year over year due to the temporary suspension of the chain&#39;s high-end "Signature" line (excluding this line, retail sales increased approximately 70% year over year), and wholesale revenue was up 2%. As of June 30, 2008, LJI held cash and cash equivalents of $9.1 million; working capital was $70.1 million; shareholders&#39; equity was $76.8 million ($3.38 per share); and total debt was $26.1 million or 25% of capitalization. In conjunction with reporting second quarter 2008 results, management projected third quarter revenue of $32 million, down from $37.8 million in the third quarter of 2007, and a net loss of $0.2 to $0.4 million ($0.01 to $0.02 per diluted share), versus net income of $500,000 or $0.02 per share last year. Management expects a global economic slowdown to hinder LJI&#39;s performance during the balance of 2008, but remains optimistic that growth will resume in 2009. Our third quarter revenue estimate is $32 million and we project a $0.02 per share loss, in line with management&#39;s projections. For the full year, we are reducing our revenue estimate to approximately $129 million from $131 million previously and our diluted earnings estimate from $0.08 per share to $0.04 per share, including approximately $0.03 per share from a property sale booked in the first quarter. Our rating on LJI&#39;s shares is Neutral and reflects the uncertain outlook for consumer spending, especially on discretionary items such as jewelry, in light of today&#39;s challenging economic environment. Also, financial risks related to lawsuits filed against LJI and its officers and Board members could overhang the stock until these actions are resolved.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Pet DRx Corporation Reports Lower-than-Projected 2Q 2008 Financial Results; Estimate Cut; Speculative Buy Maintained.]]></title>
<pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2008 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[August 15, 2008. Sally H. Wallick, CFA. Pet DRx Corporation (NASDAQ: VETS) reported a 1.1% year-over-year increase in second quarter total and same-store revenue and a net loss of $5.2 million ($0.22 per share) up from $3.3 million ($0.77 per share ) a year earlier. The operating environment was difficult as consumers responded to economic pressures and cost increases by spending more cautiously and, as a result, the customer count at the Company&#39;s hospitals declined modestly year over year. In discussing quarterly financial results, Pet DRx&#39;s management noted that a number of underperforming hospitals pulled down consolidated revenue and profits Company wide. In conjunction with reporting second quarter results, Pet DRx said that it was temporarily suspending financial guidance. Second quarter revenue fell short of our $18.2 million estimate, and the period&#39;s net loss was well above our $2.4 million estimate. The larger-than-projected quarterly loss is attributable to one-time items, mainly related to debt repayment, and disappointing revenue and margin performances at some hospitals. In light of the shortfall in second quarter revenue and less progress on the Company&#39;s acquisition strategy than we originally anticipated (only one hospital has been acquired so far this year), we are reducing our 2008 revenue estimate for Pet DRx from $88.5 million to $76.3 million and increasing our loss estimate from $9.1 million ($0.40 per share) to $12.6 million ($0.54 per share). While second quarter results were disappointing, we continue to believe that Pet DRx&#39;s growth prospects are bright given its participation in the rapidly growing veterinary industry, which appears to be an excellent candidate for consolidation. The cornerstone of its business strategy is implementation of a highly productive "hub and spoke" structure in select geographic markets in which the Company is able to acquire enough veterinary hospitals to obtain a market share leadership position, achieve significant economies of scale and operating efficiencies, and take advantage of incremental revenue growth opportunities. Pet DRx has a track record of completed acquisitions, and Pet DRx&#39;s management team is experienced in executing consolidation strategies. Therefore, we are maintaining our Speculative Buy rating on PetDRx&#39;s shares.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Pressure BioSciences Reports 2Q Results; Maintain Strong Speculative Buy Rating]]></title>
<pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2008 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[August 15, 2008. Denise T. Resnik, M.S.. Pressure BioSciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: PBIO) announced on August 14, 2008 financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2008. The Company continues to invest strongly in the development and commercialization of its novel platform, Pressure Cycling Technology (PCT).<br><br>The Company posted a net loss for the quarter ended of $1.57 million or $0.72 per share, basic and diluted, compared to a profit of $0.16 million or $0.01 per share from continuing operations for the same quarter in 2007. Pressure BioSciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: PBIO) announced on August 14, 2008 financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2008. The Company continues to invest strongly in the development and commercialization of its novel platform, Pressure Cycling Technology (PCT). In June 2008, Pressure BioSciences engaged Emerging Growth Equities, Ltd. ("EGE"), an investment banking firm located in King of Prussia, PA, to assist in raising equity financing to support its research and development activities, commercialization efforts, working capital requirements, and general corporate purposes. As of June 30, 2008, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $2.84 million compared with $5.42 million as of December 31, 2007.<br><br>In June 2008, Pressure BioSciences engaged Emerging Growth Equities, Ltd. ("EGE"), an investment banking firm located in King of Prussia, PA, to assist in raising equity financing to support its research and development activities, commercialization efforts, working capital requirements, and general corporate purposes. While we are concerned about the Company&#39;s current financial situation, we are heartened that it has dramatically reduced expenses, mainly by the reduction of its sales force, as well as the engagement of an investment banking firm to help provide equity financing. We are also heartened to learn that the Company has, to date, installed nine Barocycler instruments in third quarter, and expects at least an additional five installations prior to the end of third quarter. In light of potential dilution from the Company&#39;s current financing plans to raise $8 million, we are adjusting our 12-month price target from $8.00 to $7.00. This target remains more than 100% above current share price, and we are maintaining our Strong Speculative Buy rating for the shares.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[SOYO Reports 2Q Results; Reiterate Strong Speculative Buy Rating]]></title>
<pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2008 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[August 15, 2008. Paul J. Resnik, CFA. SOYO Group Inc. (OTCBB: SOYO), yesterday announced that net revenues increased by $7,992,565 or 33.0% to $32,194,960 (in line with our estimate of $33 million) in the three months ended June 30, 2008 compared to $24,202,395 for the same period in 2007. The gross profit was $4,986,082 or 15.4% (better than our $4,620,000 and 14.0% estimates) in 2008 compared to $3,803,092 or 15.7% in 2007. While the gross profit was better than we had anticipated, operating expenses were higher than we had estimated. As a result, the Company reported a loss before taxes of $34,705 vs. our estimate of a profit $1,250,600 and a profit of $40,907 a year earlier. The after tax loss for the June quarter was $67,525. After a $97,403 positive adjustment for previously over-accrued preferred dividends, SOYO reported a profit of $29,878. The Company reiterated its guidance of 2008 sales of $140 million (its single point estimate within a range of $135 million to $150 million). However, it lowered its guidance for net income from $6.5 million ($0.11 per share) to a range of $3.5 million to $4 million ($0.06 -$0.07 per share). We are modestly adjusting our full year revenue estimate from $144.8 million to $144.0 million. However, in view of above-estimate selling, general and administrative (SG&A) costs as the new product line is rolled out as well as higher-than-expected bad debt and interest expenses, we are reducing our net income estimate from $5.0 million ($0.09 per share) to $3.5 million ($0.06 per share). We are maintaining our 2009 revenue projection at $190 million as we continue to expect that the Honeywell line will be a major contributor (we believe that this is a collection of truly top tier products). However, even assuming some improvement in SG&A costs and bad debt expenses relative to sales volume, we now are estimating 2009 earnings per share of $0.12 vs. our previous estimate of $0.14. During its conference call, management listed a growing number of retail outlets both in the United States (including Office Max, Comp USA, J&R, Datavision) and Canada (including Canadian Tire, Staples) that are or will be carrying its products. Recognizing that our earnings projections are premised not only on the successful roll out of the Honeywell line but the Company successfully addressing financing and bad debt issues, we believe SOYO&#39;s growing product offerings offer the potential for rapid growth in sales and earnings. We continue to base our 12-month price target on a 14-15 multiple of estimated 2009 earnings. Accordingly, we are adjusting our target down from $2.00 to $1.75. This level and remains 150% above the stock&#39;s current price, and we are maintaining our Strong Speculative Buy rating on the shares.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Memry Corporation Settles Litigation; Merger Price Boosted Slightly]]></title>
<pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2008 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[August 14, 2008. Sally H. Wallick, CFA. Memry Corporation (AMEX: MRY) has settled its litigation with Kentucky Oil by paying $3.5 million and assigning its rights to certain intellectual property and to royalty payments related to the disputed intellectual property to Kentucky Oil. Memry also entered into settlement agreements (involving no payments) and mutual releases with other parties involved in the litigation. In connection with the settlement agreements, Memry and SAES Getters amended their previously announced merger agreement to permit Memry to enter into the settlement agreements and to increase the price to be received by Memry shareholders from $2.51 per share to $2.53 per share. Our rating on Memry&#39;s shares remains Neutral.]]></description>
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