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Yes Dave, I am still here. I sold some of it and want to buy more as it dips. It is looking like it is forming a base.
Scrooge. Thanks, I didn't look at that. That certainly explains why they can't sustain any price however that could be a good thing to play the bounce.
TSBB is interesting. It falls and then out of the blue a ton of buying comes in. Someone keeps buying shares when it falls into the mid .01's or a bit above that. I am hoping that continues into next week.
Oh yes,FNIX What a stock that is. That had a great run. I missed that one, even when it ran I didn't hop in because I kept thinking the run was over and then next thing you know they were putting out more news. I wonder what they have in line for next week. This could become really more interesting than it already has become.
Wish these MM's would tighten the spread on EGAM
If they do I think it might start to move up a bit more today. But I think next week will do better. All just a guess but I really feel this one could move up.
dsertrat
No problem, Even if it is a mistake it is judged on the poster. Your not a spammer here so I wouldn't worry about it.
I made the mistake a couple of months ago and posted a news article 2 days old..lol It happens, but your article was posted for yesterdays date so I wouldn't worry about it in either case....
dsertrat. Are you sure, that article is dated for the 30th which was yesterday and also the Solar flares have been affecting the earth for 1 week now on and off. They are called geo-magnetic disturbances. So I think your article is right on target..
Chuck
EGAM put out news at the end of the day yesterday about their earnings. They are not doing much today price wise however I think they may go up next week some. Just a guess but there was buying coming in all week to slowly take the price up. Keep a eye on it because there may be more to it than we know...
October 30, 2003 08:15
8x8 Announces Second Quarter Fiscal 2004 Results
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SANTA CLARA, Calif., Oct 30, 2003 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- 8x8, Inc. (Nasdaq: EGHT) today announced financial results for its second quarter of fiscal 2004 that ended on September 30, 2003.
Revenues for the second quarter of fiscal 2004 were $2.4 million compared with $1.6 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2004 and $2.4 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2003. Net income for the second quarter of fiscal 2004 was $0.7 million or $0.02 per share compared with a net loss for the first quarter of fiscal 2004 of $1.5 million or $0.05 per share and a net loss of $2.0 million or $0.07 per share for the second quarter of fiscal 2003. Total revenues for the six month periods ended September 30, 2003 and 2002, were $4 million and $5.7 million, respectively. Net losses for the six month periods ended September 30, 2003 and 2002 were $0.8 million, or $0.03 per share, and $4.1 million, or $0.14 per share, respectively.
For detailed financial results and other disclosures, see 8x8's Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2003 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 30, 2003.
About 8x8, Inc.
8x8, Inc. offers the Packet8 broadband voice and video communication service (www.packet8.net), consumer videophones, hosted iPBX solutions (through its subsidiary Centile, Inc.), and voice and video semiconductors and related software (through its subsidiary Netergy Microelectronics, Inc.). For more information, visit 8x8's web site at www.8x8.com.
About Packet8
Launched in November 2002, Packet8 enables anyone with high-speed internet access to sign up for internet protocol (IP) voice and video communications service at http://www.packet8.net. Customers can choose a direct-dial phone number from any of the rate centers offered by the service, and then use an 8x8-supplied terminal adapter to connect any telephone to a broadband internet connection and make or receive calls from a regular telephone number. All Packet8 telephone accounts come with voice mail, caller ID, call forwarding, web access to account controls, and real-time online billing. High speed, instant-on broadband videophone accounts, which use the 8x8 DV325 SIP videophone, are also available. The DV325 videophone functions as a Packet8 voice line when making or receiving voice telephone calls from regular telephone numbers
Editors: 8x8 and Packet8 are trademarks of 8x8, Inc.
8x8, Inc.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands, except per share amounts; unaudited)
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
September 30, September 30,
2003 2002 2003 2002
Product revenues $750 $1,301 $1,611 $2,675
License and other revenues 1,676 1,141 2,438 3,035
Total revenues 2,426 2,442 4,049 5,710
Cost of product revenues 544 702 907 1,307
Cost of license and other revenues 108 280 499 536
Total cost of revenues 652 982 1,406 1,843
Gross profit 1,774 1,460 2,643 3,867
Operating expenses
Research and development 656 2,078 1,700 4,470
Selling, general
and administrative 1,229 1,852 2,495 4,035
Total operating expenses 1,885 3,930 4,195 8,505
Loss from operations (111) (2,470) (1,552) (4,638)
Other income, net 858 511 799 554
Net income (loss) $747 $(1,959) $(753) $(4,084)
Net income (loss) per share
Basic $0.02 $(0.07) $(0.03) $(0.14)
Diluted $0.02 $(0.07) $(0.03) $(0.14)
Shares used in per-share calculation
Basic 30,069 28,387 30,054 28,316
Diluted 31,213 28,387 30,054 28,316
8x8, Inc.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands, unaudited)
September 30, March 31,
2003 2003
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents $2,380 $3,371
Short-term investments 1,010 208
Accounts receivable, net 1,266 1,290
Inventory 198 352
Other current assets 635 595
Total current assets 5,489 5,816
Property and equipment, net 230 841
Intangibles and other assets 103 48
$5,822 $6,705
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities
Accounts payable $433 $652
Accrued compensation 522 847
Accrued warranty 474 477
Deferred revenue 493 545
Other accrued liabilities 620 1,125
Income taxes payable 217 226
Total current liabilities 2,759 3,872
Contingently redeemable common stock 107 669
Total stockholders' equity 2,956 2,164
$5,822 $6,705
SOURCE 8x8, Inc.
Anita Vazquez of 8x8, Inc., +1-408-727-1885, or
Anita.Vazquez@8x8.com
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HYTT News...October 30, 2003 11:53
Hy-Tech Technology Group, Inc. Announces Launch of New E-Commerce Business, New Website and Consolidation of Distribution Locations
FORT MYERS, Fla., Oct 30, 2003 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Hy-Tech Technology Group, Inc. (OTCBB: HYTT.OB), today announced the start of a new phase of its evolution with the launch of its new e-commerce business-- part of its new corporate website. This program has made been possible through a joint effort with the leading on-line e-tailer, BCD2000, which has provided the technology and the fulfillment systems platform.
This program adds a new on-line purchasing experience for Hy-Tech's customers and is designed to improve customer service, grow sales and increase profitability. Hy-Tech simultaneously announced that as part of the Company's overall revenue-enhancing strategy, it is consolidating the operations of certain under-performing distribution locations.
Martin Nielson, CEO of Hy-Tech, said, "These actions are a key component of the ongoing transformation of our Company. We are convinced that a robust online initiative is critical to our future success and that this will not only improve the buying experience for our customers, but it will allow us to remove under-performing resources from our cost structure. The new online purchasing segment of our business will be profitable immediately and it will improve our product flow immensely."
Lee Vaccaro, Founder & CEO of BCD2000, Inc., said, "We are pleased to announce our new program with Hy-Tech Technology Group. This newfound relationship will allow us to turn the ability to roll out e-commerce fulfillment platforms into a new core competency."
The new e-commerce site, www.e-hytech.com will be fully operational within a few days. It is both dynamic and interactive and will allow customers to purchase products on-line while simultaneously communicating directly with a Hy-Tech employee via e-mail, telephone or Yahoo!(R) instant messaging during the selling process. The immediate benefits of this for customers will include improved pricing and better product availability. The on-line customer experience includes a wide array of ease-of-use elements throughout the site, offers robust product information, and provides enhanced customer service. The new initiative also provides a platform for further growth and expansion, which will be achieved through the seamless addition of new products and services.
About Hy-Tech Technology Group, Inc.
Founded in 1992; Hy-Tech Technology Group, Inc. has operations in Florida, Alabama, Tennessee, Kentucky, and Colorado. The Company presently supplies a full line of computer components and peripherals and has technicians capable of building and servicing systems that range in scope from basic desktop systems to very sophisticated server applications. Throughout its history, Hy-Tech has demonstrated its technical capability as an award-winning reseller of the industry's leading technology products and by earning a variety of accreditations such as Intel(R) Premier Provider, Microsoft(R) System Builder Gold Member, Symantec(R) Authorized Education Reseller, and Iomega(R) Premier Partner. For more information, please visit our website at www.e-hytech.com.
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FNIX looking to break .70.WOW what a run they have had.
More FNIX news for you Scrooge. Ubisoft's Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six 3 and Sierra's SWAT: Global Strike Team are voice-enabled with Fonix speech
SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 30, 2003-- Fonix® Corp. (OTC BB: FNIX), a global provider of easy-to-use speech solutions for devices, systems, applications and developer tools, announces the availability of the first two Microsoft Xbox games using Fonix voice-command technology.
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In stores now are Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six(TM) 3, published by Ubisoft and developed by Ubioft Montreal, and SWAT®: Global Strike Team, published by Sierra Entertainment, a studio of Vivendi Universal Games, and developed by Argonaut. Both games feature cutting-edge voice-command features based upon Fonix technology available in Microsoft's Xbox developer's kit (XDK).
Microsoft Xbox licensed Fonix speech technology to deliver voice-command software that makes it very easy for game developers to add speech-enabled capabilities to their games. Fonix speech technology gives players new access to games features, command and control functions, and menu navigation, making the entire experience more engaging and fun. Both SWAT: Global Strike Team and Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six 3 allow players to voice-order commands within the game.
"Utilizing the powerful Microsoft Xbox platform, these two new games demonstrate the power of the Fonix voice-command interface to enhance the entertainment experience," said Tim K. Hong, vice president of Fonix Mobile Wireless. "With Fonix voice technology making games more fun to play, we expect this added feature to expand market demand for games that incorporate this compelling new interface. As demonstrated at the Japan Xbox Xfest, Fonix speech recognition is available to developers in the Microsoft XDK in multiple languages, including English and U.K. English, German, French, Spanish and Japanese."
About Xbox
Xbox (www.xbox.com) is Microsoft's future-generation video game system that delivers the most powerful games experiences ever. Xbox empowers game artists by giving them the technology to fulfill their creative visions as never before, creating games that blur the lines between fantasy and reality. Xbox is now available in the continents of North America, Europe, Asia and Australia.
About Ubisoft®
Ubisoft is an international producer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment products. A leading company in the multimedia industry, Ubisoft's strong and diversified lineup has grown considerably, as has Ubisoft itself. As well as steadfastly continuing to partner with several high-profile companies, Ubisoft has confirmed its presence on the
pennybuster. I thought it was very fitting(;>) Glad you liked it..
Chuck
I got absolutly blistered today. I am really hoping Thursday is a beter day. This is the worst day I have had in quite a long time. So that is encouraging. I am hoping it is soemthing that is not going to continue though..lol Kinda reminds you of the old Steve Martin idea. Punting on First down isn't a bad idea sometimes..lol
Really disappointed with FMDAY today. They just can't seem to break out again. I hope they have some better news to come out to help push it back up.
FNIX has had a nice run, I don't see why they can't continue. Thought they would push .40 today once they hit .38
Maybe next PR they can push .40
If it can it very well could push it's way through the .40's
UNSP getting some attention again today.
Aren't they the little PR machine lately. I didn't by them last week when they had news. Wish I did now, FNIX has been rolling out the PR's
ref, no problem. I don't mind at all. We are all here for idea's.
UDW now 3.43. WOW, Stil no news. Just think what is going to happen when news comes out...
No News yet on UDW, They are still slowly moving up. It was hanging between 3.02 and 3.08 when I mentioned it. Now up to 3.16 and 3.20
Once the news hits that Bush signed the bill for Check 21 this thing is going to really fly.
I added a new link under the News site. It is a radio show called Traders Nation and it is a very informative show that they have. Check it out, They have the one portion of the show that I listen to at 11:00am EST
They give some stocks that they are watching plus they discuss charts and they even have sometime IHUBS very own Omnitrader who posts on the swingtrade board. Sometimes he is a guest speaker.
Kinda Priced high but keep a eye on UDW today. There is a bill that Bush is supposed to sign today that will be huge for the company. They have gone up for months based on it getting this far. It could spike right up today when he signs that bill.
Strong Rumors surrounding HYTT that there is something big happening. I have no idea what it is about or anything and nothing is confirmed. Only rumors as far as I know but keep a eye on it.
I saw, It was due to bounce. They really pulled it back hard. It might end up back to .008?
lol Joe, I was surprised to see it drop. I think your right..lol
TSBB looking to move up.034 x .032
You guys want to read some real interesting facts with Fraud and the Sec, read this guy's website. This is really informative for anyone. He was on Traders Nations show the other day....
http://www.realityatthesec.com/Gary_Goodenow/home.htm
dsertrat
Thanks for the post. As Scrooge said, I cut out for the weekend but sometimes I still check back in. Many stocks change symbols after they reverse. I really don't know alot about the company but have heard they did this because they want to go Nasdaq. (Don't they all..LOL) Weather there is truth to that I don't know because it was just a quick in and out figuring they would pump it a bit to get the price up some before the split. That way they could have the highest price before the split. They could run it into the gutter now to at a higher price..Who knows but thanks for the info.....
Don't know if any of you saw this report on Raging Bull about HYTT but here it is.. Once this gets going I think it is really going to be a great stock. Anyway, check this out....
52-Week Range
High $ 2.52 Low .022
Common Shares 200,000,000
Preferred Shares 32,000,000
Shares Outstanding
Common Shares 68,949,073
Preferred Shares- none
Float 43,600,000 est.
Market Capitalization $ 4,412,741
Daily Volume (3 mo.) 2,096,479
Hy-Tech Technology Group, Inc. (otcbb: HYTT), headquartered in Fort Myers, Florida, is currently undergoing a significant transformation. This transformation is why the privately-held, regional reseller/custom systems builder went public this year in the first place. A public company as of February 2003 via a reverse merger into SRM Networks, the 11-year-old company had previously established a strong presence in the Southeast region. Their focus to date had been as a custom systems builder and as
an authorized distributor of the world's leading computer components and peripherals.
Hy-Tech experienced quick and steady growth over the last decade of the 20th century, reaching annual net revenues of over $31 million. Key to Hy-Tech’s impressive revenues are its 11 city distribution centers. Each store location stocks a full line of computer components and peripherals, and each has technicians capable of building and servicing systems that range in scope from basic desktop systems, to premium gaming systems, through to sophisticated server applications.
The mission of the now publicly-held Hy-Tech Technology Group is to become a fast growth, international provider of technology based solutions, which include a mix of proprietary and industry standard software and hardware coupled with high quality specialized services and consulting. Management will expand the company’s geographic presence, introduce new product and service solutions, gain new channels for distribution, and accelerate the Company’s growth through mergers and acquisitions.
In fact over a dozen acquisitions are currently under consideration and detailed letters of intent are under negotiation. Acquisition and joint venture candidates will only be considered if they are or can be profitable at closing, and will be financed for growth by a combination of common stock, cash, and notes. In addition to growth through acquisition, Hy-Tech has eliminated detrimental convertible debenture financing previously attained, and is fueling its anticipated rapid growth by arranging what would be referred
to as friendly financing for the Company’s future.
Business Summary – “The Transformationâ€
The Company currently targets two substantial market segments:
VALUE ADDED RESELLERS THAT SERVE SMALL LOCAL BUSINESSES, and
IT DEPARTMENTS OF LOCAL MID-SIZED BUSINESSES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS.
Hy-Tech has developed superb relationships over the years with top companies in the computer industry. Therefore, as part of their trasnformation process, their goal is to stay abreast of all new technologies and resulting products, to be able to secure–in a timely manner–the necessary new products to be competitive in the ever changing computer industry. Hy-Tech’s aggressive focus on achieving sales growth and improved profitability has propelled the Company to align itself with several technology leaders, as well as tap into the growing, high-demand markets of data forensics, desktop and network security.
With the exception of historical information, this document may include forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from those anticipated as a result of various risks. There are numerous factors that could contribute to such differences, therefore such projected events and anticipated results are not warranties or guaranties that such events will occur or that the Company will achieve such results. For more information about this corporation and risks involved in the investment of their publicly traded shares, please see
the company’s website(s), and/or documents filed with the SEC, which are easily accessible in the EDGAR database system.
Targeted Market Segments
Investment Highlights
FINANCIAL IMPROVEMENTS UNDERWAY INCLUDE A $4M REDUCTION IN BANK DEBT AND REMAINING DEBT/EQUITY CONVERSIONS, INJECTING $1-MILLION OF FUNDING RECENTLY ATTAINED INTERNALLY, AND NEGOTIATING THE BUY-OUT OF $400K CONVERTIBLE.
THESE FINANCIAL IMPROVEMENTS WILL IMMEDIATELY INCREASE CASH FLOW, HELP TO INCREASE SALES AND POSITION THE COMPANY TO INCREASE THEIR MARKET CAP OVER THE NEXT TWO YEARS FROM AROUND $4MM TO $40MM LOW/$180MM HIGH
otcbb: HYTT
Hy-Tech Technology Group, Inc.
1840 Boy Scout Drive
Fort Myers, FL 33907
www.e-hytech.com
Martin Nielson, CHAIRMAN & CEO
ph. 239-278-4111
fax 239-278-4691
email mnielson@e-hytech.com
Management Team
Martin Nielson, CHAIRMAN & CEO
Marty Nielson, Chairman & CEO of Hy-Tech, brings tremendous experience to the Company with a career that spans 30 plus years and includes numerous chief executive officer and executive level positions with both public and private companies. Marty has been part of nearly a dozen start-ups, five of which went public (on the NYSE, NASDAQ, OTCBB, and London exchanges), and of those four that became billion dollar companies. Notable among those are The Gap, Businessland, and Corporate Express.
He has the personal experience of more than 100 mergers and acquisitions, and he is responsible for millions raised in venture capital. In addition to his professional resume,
Marty has been a guest lecturer at industry conferences, he is the author of several industry columns, he serves on the executive board of the local BSA council, and he has
been honored with listings in various executive publications around the world. Marty is a graduate of San Jose State University, and he has also studied at San Francisco State University's graduate school of business, with concentration on operations research.
Gary McNear, CFO, BOARD OF DIRECTORS & CO-FOUNDER
Gary McNear is one of the founders of Hy-Tech.
He built the Company from scratch with help from his partner Craig Conklin.
Gary’s background prior to his entrepreneurial
calling was as an officer and pilot in the U.S. Air Force, and as a commercial airline pilot.
Gary has a BS in Industrial Administration from Iowa State University.
Craig Conklin, COO, BOARD OF DIRECTORS & CO-FOUNDER
Craig Conklin is the other half of the founding partners that created Hy-Tech. Prior to Hy-Tech, Craig worked for Owens-Corning Fiberglas, Inc. Craig holds a B.S. in Engineering from Dartmouth College, and he has an MBA from The Amos Tuck School of Business.
Rod Simon, BOARD OF DIRECTORS (INEX)
Francisco Parra, BOARD OF DIRECTORS (INEX)
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Estimated Float: 43.6 mm
52 week high: 2.52
52 week low: .022
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TOTAL ASSETS $ 2,118,759 $ 3,356,439 $ 4,329,947
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES $ 2,906,747 $ 5,020,406 $ 7,319,306
NET REVENUES $ 3,354,614 $ 3,996,330 $ 23,954,115
COST OF REVENUES $ 2,838,396 $ 3,602,353 $ 20,841,744
GENL., ADMIN. & SELLING EXPENSES $ 1,013,545 $ 1,371,970 $ 4,551,570
NET INCOME (LOSS) $ (623,072) $ 664,258 $ (1,661,617)
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HY-TECH WEB SITE (currently under constuction)10/16/03
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ROFLMAO, They took the order finally for MKLD
But I had it in for .079 and they jumped the bid to .08 and took it at .08
Now it will probably run but I wasn't happy with the way they were playing with it. It really struggled to get to this point. MM's helped it struggle but it struggled.
Trying to sell MKLD They have the bid sitting at .07 and ask sitting at .085
They just wont let that bid come up. I have the order in for .079 and they took 1000 of the shares and left the rest sitting there!@!#%^$
It isn't what I wanted for it but it would be a slight profit anyway, That reverse split is coming and they just are NOT letting it move....
Sold XYNY and AMHI, XYNY could really move yet but it was just to much money to pass up to hold and take a chance and have them go down. Bought HYTT again at .059
XYNY making me very happy right now(:>)
Scrooge, They walked that down this morning to. I almost picked it up at .009
I am going to watch it yet. If it falls again I am going to jump in. I wanted to see how it was going to trade after that pull back. It looks like it is getting stronger...
XYNY finally moving
Oh Crud, I was wondering where else I heard of PGHI and my wife just reminded me we had owned it @.004 at one time. We made a little cash off of it and I didn't like the way it was trading at the time and sold it.
@#$@@#$&**$#
MKLD news. $40 Million Navy Contract
October 23, 2003 08:04
Markland Technologies Leverages Open $40 Million US Navy Contract for Chemical Detector Product Subsidiary To Increase Sales in Homeland Security Sector
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RIDGEFIELD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 23, 2003--
Recently Acquired Subsidiary, Science and Technology Research Inc.
(STR), Expands Upon US Navy Contract
Markland Technologies, Inc. (OTC: MKLD - News), an integrated homeland security company, (www.marklandtech.com) is pleased to provide a marketing and sales update subsequent to the October 21, 2003 announced acquisition of Virginia based Science and Technology Research, Inc (STR).
Markland has implemented a multi-faceted marketing strategy to increase and accelerate sales of the STR subsidiary's Shipboard Automatic Chemical Agent Detection and Alarm System (ACADA) within the various Federal and Military Departments. Presently the US Navy has an active open $40 million dollar contract with STR to produce up to 1,000 ACADA units.
The US Navy deploys the "man-portable" point detection system to detect all classic nerve and blister agents as well as other chemical warfare agent (CWA) vapors. STR www.str-inc.com is currently the sole producer of the U.S. Navy's Shipboard ACADA.
Markland's management is focused on marketing the product to:
-- Other military users such as the US Coast Guard and The
Department of Homeland Security for use within facilities they
need to protect against potentially harmful gas or vapor
attacks.
-- Foreign Military Agencies, which are friendly to the United
States, through the US government's longstanding Foreign
Military Sales program. The program assists in placing
sophisticated DOD equipment into the hands of friendly foreign
militaries that are in need of selected capabilities that can
be filled by United States based DOD contractors.
-- State and Local Municipalities which are responsible to
protect large facilities that could be a attractive to a
potential terrorist.
Markland will leverage their existing relationships within these groups. The Company projects STR will deliver approximately 250 ACADA units to the US Navy along with associated spares and logistics support services within the next six months.
Markland Chairman Robert Tarini stated, "The platform to increase sales by a factor of two or three for the ACADA product exists. The US Navy has created a foundation that we intend to build upon for additional worldwide sales. We are manufacturing product and are in the process of developing new designs and licensing arrangements in parallel to help accelerate the penetration of the ACADA unit in to the global marketplace. We are very pleased by the financial metrics of our STR acquisition and excited about growing the business in the very near term."
About Markland Technologies:
Markland Technologies is committed to helping secure America by providing innovative emerging technologies and expert services to meet the country's needs to protect our people, our borders and our infrastructure assets.
The Company is a Board member of the Homeland Security Industries Association and is the featured Company on http://www.Homelanddefensestocks.com
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Scrooge, I have seen it mentioned on a few boards, We will have to watch it tomorrow. It does look good. I am really hoping for a better day tomorrow than the past few days. MM's are really playing alot of games and it is getting to the point I am just not going to buy anything else until they stop pulling this garbage already. You see a stock here and there move but they have been real hard nosed about moving things. They drop them fast and it just keeps you from being to confident that it will move higher or stay for that matter.
dsertrat, that is funny, but how true..lol
Scrooge, I hear ya, it is boring today. AMHI starting out exciting today but MM's killed it quick by spreading it .03 x .045 and really not much activity since then, They finally closed the spread on it a bit and we just have to wait and see what they do. FMDAY grrr. Started out nice but all of the sudden a huge amount of sells came in and put a stop to that run. BDE is just sitting there like a bump on a log right now and I am falling asleep watching all of this..lol I own to many things that are doing nothing right now and I am not happy about it. MKLD finally upticked to .08 but they held it back so long that I don't think to many people care.
Oh well, lets hope for a late day run on some of these things.