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SMVICompany updates shareholders. Slow and steady climb, holding for the long term.
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LQMT Hires new VP of sales
http://ih.advfn.com/p.php?pid=nmona&article=61336075&symbol=LQMT
LQMT Huge volume last 60 minutes, over 3million shares, up 11%. Earnings release after the bell tomorrow, could be some big news coming.
AEGY Huge merger news! Got on board today.
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LQMT Conference Call Wednesday March 5th @ 4:30 http://ih.advfn.com/p.php?pid=nmona&article=61301430&symbol=LQMT
AZFL - More promo emails tonight
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LQMT - NEW SEEKING ALPHA ARTICLE
Liquidmetal: LM 105 Breakthrough Bigger Than We May Now Think
Feb. 20, 2014 5:16 AM ET | About: LQMT
Disclosure: I have no positions in any stocks mentioned, but may initiate a long position in LQMT over the next 72 hours. (More...)
Editor’s Note: This article covers a stock trading at less than $1 per share. Please be aware of the risks associated with these stocks.
Shares of Liquidmetal Technologies (OTCQB:LQMT) soared to 28.7 cents Friday, up 7.2 cents, or 33.4%, on more than five-times average (3m) volume of 27.6 million shares.
After reading the new release which catalyzed this stock to Friday's fame, it occurred to me that previous articles written about the company come no where near the point of this remarkable maker of 21st century alloys, but more specifically, the company's new Liquidmetal (LM 105).
"Manufacturing Liquidmetal components utilizing a commercially available amorphous alloy which is non-beryllium-containing has been a goal for a long period of time," Tom Steipp, President and CEO of Liquidmetal Technologies, stated in the Valentine's Day release to investors. "Now realized, LM 105 enables Liquidmetal Technologies to engage with customers on projects that had previously required alternative materials." [emphasis added]
The news release added another critical point - a point which firmly closes the deal for me to conclude that this company may be grossly undervalued, primarily due to the lack of coverage by Wall Street's and Seeking Alpha's most inquiring writers.
Follow me with my thinking regarding LM 105.
My Call to Liquidmetals
After I read the news release, I called the company to speak with the Marketing department and Investors Relations head, Otis Buchanan. After approximately 10 minutes of playing Cat and Mouse, I hung up the phone.
Initially, I came away with the feeling that I had wasted my time. Buchanan was not about to disclose to me more than the company is allowed under SEC regulations. But I had hoped to glean something - anything - out of a discussion with the company.
And I did, I believe.
Talk of a potential second Apple (AAPL) deal (original 2010 agreement expires this month), a takeover, new CNC and MIM applications, or other deals outside of the consumer electronics space could turn out to be just a red herring to the big story behind LQMT, though any of those developments would add significantly to LQMT's unrealized value.
When I asked Buchanan about the market, or any particular company (or companies), which would be acutely interested in LQ 105 at this time, Buchanan said, I "should use my imagination" as to the "number of applications" as well as the countless number of companies who now may become interested in fabricating with the company's new non-beryllium-containing LM 105.
No entity was given a heads-up prior to the announcement, according to Buchanan, including Apple.
But, it was the second paragraph of the news release that sparked my "imagination" in, what I believe is, the appropriate direction to solving the mystery surrounding LM 105's real potential:
"Liquidmetal amorphous alloys have gained widespread commercial interest due to their unparalleled precision, high strength, scratch resistance and elasticity. The availability of LM105 which provides identical performance advantages opens potential new markets where non-beryllium-containing components are preferred. [emphasis added]
Preferred? Buchanan did emphasize in our conversation that beryllium is a toxic substance, and many of the company's engagements with potential customers concluded with the need for LQMT to develop a non-beryllium compound (with identical performance advantages) before commitments can be made.
And those commitments may actually also include old products, as well, shelved due to the rising chores of watchdog organizations pointing out beryllium's potential as the next asbestos (or benzine) legal nightmare.
Sounds far-fetched?
Even after numerous articles hailing the element as a wonder to mankind? Wouldn't a metal, lighter than aluminum, yet much stronger than steel, rank as something special? Maybe. But, consider the following excerpt from a law firm specializing in toxic tort cases:
The battleground in most toxic tort cases is causation. There are several reasons for this. In many cases it is difficult to trace the source of the chemical or substance that caused the injury. Also, many illnesses caused by exposure to toxins don't manifest until years after the exposure. Plaintiffs must weed out intervening factors (such as exposure to other chemicals) in proving the key element of their case: that it was the specific chemical manufactured or distributed by the defendant that caused the plaintiff's illness.
Toxic tort lawsuits are hugely dependent on science. Studies linking substances to certain diseases or health conditions can make or break a case. Changing scientific developments can instantly change the legal landscape. For example, lawsuits alleging that a certain workplace chemical caused cancer could fail for years, but if a single study linking the chemical to cancer emerges, plaintiffs in the same type of lawsuit may begin winning large damage awards. [emphasis added]
After years of research studies, meetings and debates about the data contributed from a multitude of sources, in Dec. 2002, the National Institutes of Health raised beryllium to a "know" cause of cancer, from a "reasonably anticipated" cause of cancer.
But, that, of course, is not new.
What may become new, is the science of pinpointing direct causation of cancer or Chronic beryllium disease (CBD) from a single source of the toxic substance.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention lists a slew of ongoing studies on the matter of beryllium and cancer, with the latest two studies mentioned on its website conducted in 2011, only less than three years ago.
From the standpoint of tort lawyers, the big class action suit of the size waged against the famous defendant in the asbestos case, Johns-Manville, has not yet come to the beryllium industry.
Corporate legal counsels across the globe must know one will be coming at some point, as the science of genetics and molecular biology (a technique to isolate another toxic substance, cadmium) will definitively catch up with and overtake the various exculpatory theories paid for by the beryllium industry in a manner akin to the obfuscation perpetrated for decades by the tobacco industry.
A Johns-Manville-size class action lawsuit against the beryllium industry is inevitable, in my opinion.
What seest thou else in the dark backward and abysm of time?
Shakespeare, The Tempest
Conclusion
So, digesting the potential mess of an unimaginable-size liability potential of 800,000 of the industry's workers who have been exposed to beryllium, why would any company resist LQMT's non-beryllium compound, especially if the new product is truly identical in characteristics to beryllium, itself?
Would a company manufacturing with beryllium compounds, knowing another non-toxic equivalent compound is available, be especially liable in the eyes of the public?
And for those thinking that the company would come right out and tout this point may want to consider that the issue should come from journalists, legal counsel, or liability insurance carriers, instead. Why would a supplier backhand its customers in such a way?
Liquidmetal Technology is scheduled to report Q4 earnings and host a conference call on Feb. 25 to provide guidance on developments since last quarter's conference call.
AZFL NEWS!!!
MIAMI, FL, Feb 20, 2014 (Marketwired via COMTEX) -- Amazonas Florestal, Ltd. ( http://www.amazonasf.com ) (otc pink:AZFL) ("Amazonas" or "Company"), a diversified forest management company generating profit through innovative, sustainable forest management, is excited to announce that it has established an initial purchase order with Sitco Lumber Company ( http://www.sitco.com ), one of the oldest imported-hardwood lumber companies in the United States.
Sitco Lumber ordered an initial $68,600 in Ipe and Jatoba, which represents not only a diversification of species for Amazonas, it also represents a diversification of Amazonas' products and client base, this being Amazonas' first order for hardwood flooring blanks and first in the United States.
"We're excited about working with Sitco, and we're confident that the quality of our products will lead to continued partnership for our exotic hardwood species," said Amazonas CEO Michael Ibar. "Moreover, the order for this species gives us more flexibility when pursuing forest management plans, as it makes more inventory commercially viable for us as we pursue our position as leaders not just in quality timber products but also in responsible, eco-friendly forest management practices."
About Amazonas Florestal
Amazonas Florestal is a diversified forest management company generating profit through innovative, sustainable management of its large tracts of land in the rainforests of Amazonas, Brazil. Amazonas Florestal's sustainable forest management strategy, with its green philosophy and method of cyclical harvesting, preserves ecosystems through habitat and water resource preservation, positioning it as an industry leader in responsible, eco-friendly timber practices.
Headquartered in Miami, FL, Amazonas' goal is to become the leader in sustainable forest management, creating revenue while protecting the biodiversity of the rainforest ecosystem and enhancing the lives of the people who live in it. Through a strategy of selective harvesting, biomass production, and conservation incentives, Amazonas Florestal not only protects one of the world's greatest natural resources, it also makes preservation profitable.
Forward Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
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After two big winners this week – one of which was a Nasdaq play, Tonight we head back to our beloved Peny Markets with an ULTRA-CHEAP play starting to get alot of buzz…
We are issuing an IMMEDIATE alert on AZFL for Tomorrow Morning
As we aim for our 14th Winner in a Row, AZFL could quite possibly be our biggest play of the week Up until this week, barely anyone has paid attention to this Diverse Timber Supply Forest Management company.
However, you can leave it to us to spot both this company’s potential AND a major Chart BREAKOUT in the works In fact, has given AZFL it’s top rating of STRONG BUY
Now you may be saying, a Timber Supply company Really Well, let’s put things into perspective. Aside from water, one could argue that Timber is the world’s most important resource. This resource is used for everything from paper to building supplies and more
And with the Housing Market coming back in full force, you can expect demand for Timber to continue to rise – boding well for a company like AZFL who is based in the Amazon region of Brazil. In fact, this notes that the Multi-BILLION Dollar industry is actually having trouble keeping up with current demand
So could AZFL continue this Epic Breakout into Tomorrow Let’s break it down…
AZFL – ABOUT TO BREAKOUT INTO NEW HIGHS TOMORROW
Let’s be frank. AZFL has a crucial day ahead of it Tomorrow. After breaching the critical 200 Day Moving Average Resistance level yesterday, AZFL stalled and retraced today after testing it’s long-term resistance level indicated in pink of .04.
But here’s the good news…
The 200 Day Moving Average .027 now acts as SUPPORT. Today we saw this level hold as AZFL tested and bounced right off it This suggests that we could re-test the .04 resistance and potentially breach it extending this new Bullish BREAKOUT Rally
It’s also important to note that AZFL has Strong Momentum on it’s side as suggested by our RSI Relative Strength Index Indicator which trends in the POWER ZONE.
In addition, buying volume has reached new 52-week highs with our MACD Indicator seeing Bullish Divergence See below…
Keep in mind that respected Wall Street Technical Analyst site, Barchart.com has given AZFL it’s top rating of STRONG BUY and a 100% SHORT TERM BUY
Read the Full Opinion
AZFL – TURNING TIMBER INTO PROFITS
Amazonas Florestal is a diversified timber company generating profit through innovative, sustainable management of its large tracts of land in the rainforests of Amazonas, Brazil.
This land, which has been in the families of management and shareholders for over fifty years, consists of 90,108 acres or over 141 square miles of virgin rainforest, is unencumbered by any debt, and has an appraised value of over US $47 million
AZFL’s business model relies on 3 distinct initiatives and revenue streams
The first initiative, which is already in operations, is the company’s Timber Operations, by which AZFL supplies hardwood timber to a diverse worldwide customer base.
In fact, this Summer, the company secured a for 4000m Piquia Logs to be made into sleepers and bearers railroad ties
Were pleased to have secured a strategic partnership with this particular supplier,
who harvests approximately 90,000 m3 of a wide variety of species per year, said
Amazonas CEO Michael Ibar. We hope to expand this relationship into more high-value
commercial species for a widened customer base.
AZFL plans to continue to expand thier timber activities and even entered into a with a local mill in order to meet customer demand and fulfill finished products.
AZFL’s other initiatives, which are currently being developed, are in the areas of Bio-mass Development, which creates revenues through the direct sale of clean energy and Carbon Offsets, which are used to garner REDD Carbon Credit incentives for resale.
Through a strategy of selective harvesting, biomass production, and conservation incentives, AZFL not only protects one of the world’s greatest natural resources, it also makes preservation profitable.
THE BOTTOM LINE
There’s alot to love about AZFL – especially heading into Tomorrow Morning
We thought we’ve seen it all but this company is actually a GREEN SUSTAINABLE ENERGY TIMBER SUPPLIER. Talk about diversity With demand for timber reaching a fever pitch, AZFL could truly capitalize here.
From a chart perspective, AZFL’s recent chart activity could suggest something big may be in the works. We haven’t had much news since this Summer so we will certainly be on NEWS WATCH.
Tomorrow is without question, a BIG day for AZFL. Could this be our biggest BREAKOUT Pick to date
VIP’s, make sure it’s on your screen Tomorrow Morning and Follow Us on our for Updates Play-by-Play
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VMGI This is now a weed ticker after news hit at 3:58 before the close. People will be piling into this one at open. Might be able to ride this one for a quick 50-100%. Also the share structure is small compared to others, only 500,000,000.
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DEEL- Stock seems to have woken up a bit lately. Hopefully news or a promo hits soon.
AZFL- Much higher than normal volume last few days. Been holding this POS for way too long. Waiting for promo or news to hit soon.
HRDN- This is a rumored marijuana play just like DEWM. Waiting for news, been buying from .0005-.0008
LQMT- New Liquidmetal Alloy Commercially Available from Certified Partner
Business Wire Liquidmetal Technologies, Inc.
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Liquidmetal® Technologies, Inc. (LQMT), the leading developer of amorphous alloys and composites, announced today that it is making available a new alloy composition which will enable its licensees to manufacture Liquidmetal components that do not contain beryllium. The new alloy composition, Liquidmetal 105 (LM105), will be supplied through Materion Brush Inc. (“Materion”), a Certified Partner of LQMT.
Liquidmetal amorphous alloys have gained widespread commercial interest due to their unparalleled precision, high strength, scratch resistance and elasticity. The availability of LM105 which provides identical performance advantages opens potential new markets where non-beryllium-containing components are preferred. These markets include many medical applications, such as in-body surgical devices.
The new alloy was developed, produced, and tested in conjunction with Materion. LM105 has undergone a rigorous certification process in anticipation of making it commercially available from Materion to Liquidmetal licensees.
Tom Steipp, President and C.E.O. of LQMT, stated, “Manufacturing Liquidmetal components utilizing a commercially available amorphous alloy which is non-beryllium-containing has been a goal for a long period of time. Now realized, LM105 enables Liquidmetal Technologies to engage with customers on projects that had previously required alternative materials. In addition, the supply of LM105 by Materion demonstrates the value of our Certified Partner Program in making high-quality alloys such as LM105 readily available to customers.”
LQMT- February 17, 2014
Materion Corporation Unit Introduces New Line of Bulk Metallic Glass Alloys
MAYFIELD HEIGHTS, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Materion Corporation (NYSE: MTRN) today announced that, following three years of product development, its Beryllium and Composites business has introduced a bulk metallic glass (BMG) alloy product line. These zirconium-based alloys, which are often known as Vitreloy, or Liquidmetal® alloys, - Vit1b, Vit105, Vit601, and Vit106a - are now available from Materion in volume quantities.
BMGs are amorphous alloys derived from unique alloy combinations whose disparate atoms retain a random structure when they solidify, in contrast to the crystalline atomic structure that forms in ordinary metals and alloys. As a result, a BMG alloy can be formed into a finished product as if it were a plastic.
Amorphous alloys have unique properties, including very high specific strength (often twice that of titanium and stainless steel), relatively high hardness ( > 50 Rc), high elastic range (~2%), and unparalleled corrosion resistance. The amorphous surface has an appealing but rugged finish that is attractive for a variety of consumer product applications. In addition, amorphous alloys will often enable lower production costs because they require fewer steps than other metal-forming processes.
According to Lawrence Ryczek, Vice-President and General Manager of Materion Beryllium and Composites, "Materion has a long heritage of selling high-quality, certified alloys into defense, aerospace, automotive and consumer markets. Our technology team has worked hard to scale production, while maintaining quality, to be the global leader in providing these exceptional alloys. We will continue to look for opportunities to expand this market and further develop metallic glass technology."
Rancho Santa Margarita, California-based Liquidmetal Technologies, Inc. (OTC: LQMT) is a leading developer of bulk metallic glass technology. Materion is a Certified Liquidmetal Partner (CLP) for the production of BMGs. Materion's BMG alloys are also available for Liquidmetal and its licensees under their respective Liquidmetal alloy trade names, LM1b, LM105, LM601, and LM106a.
Materion Corporation is headquartered in Mayfield Heights, Ohio. The Company, through its wholly owned subsidiaries, supplies highly engineered advanced enabling materials to global markets. Products include precious and non-precious specialty metals, inorganic chemicals and powders, specialty coatings, specialty engineered beryllium and non-beryllium alloys, beryllium and beryllium composites, and engineered clad and plated metal systems.
Materion Corporation
Investor Contact:
Michael C. Hasychak, 216-383-6823
mike.hasychak@materion.com
or
Media Contact:
Patrick S. Carpenter, 216-383-6835
patrick.carpenter@materion.com
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http://www.materion.com
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Source: Materion Corporation
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