Quicksilver Resources Inc. (KWK) posted third quarter 2009 earnings of 25 cents per share, slightly above the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 21 cents. However, results dropped versus last year’s earnings of 40 cents.  Total revenues in the quarter declined 13% year over year to $206.7 million, with net natural gas, natural gas liquids (NGL) and oil sales of $198.3 million (down 9%). Revenues were impacted by decline in the average realized prices for all commodities, offset by increase in production volumes. Total realized prices during the quarter declined 19% to $6.93 per thousand cubic feet of natural gas equivalent (Mcfe). The average realized oil, NGL and natural gas prices in the quarter were $60.55 per barrel, $28.15 per barrel, and $7.69 per thousand cubic feet (Mcf), respectively, down 29%, 48%, and 6% from a year ago.   Total production surged 12% averaging 28.6 billion cubic feet of ...

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Cavitation Technologies, Inc. (CTI) (OTC Bulletin Board: CVAT) has signed Miura Engineering Co., Ltd. Tokyo, Japan (www.miura21.co.jp) as its new agent to serve markets in Japan for CTI’s Nano-Cavitation Process Systems. Miura is a leading Engineering Company specialized in Edible Oil Processing Plants in the Far East.

Home Properties (NYSE: HME) is starting to make the conversion from old, outdated, incandescent light bulbs to energy-efficient, longer lasting compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs). The change began in

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Companies featured in this edition of the newsletter: ACTC, CVM, CUR, DKAM, ENZ, IMUC, IWEB, PHC, SVUL, SRCO, SVUL, XSNX

Markets extended their winning streak yet again this week, as all ten sectors of the S&P 500 finished in positive territory and markets hit fresh highs for the year once again, despite the lack of any significant developments on either the corporate or economic fronts. All told, the Dow ended up 2.2% on the week, gaining 214 points to close at 9820 on the week, up 11.9% on the year. The Nasdaq performed slightly better, gaining 2.5% on the week, closing at 2132, up 35.2% on the year, while the S&P 500 and Russell 2000 gained 2.5% and 4.1% respectively, up 18.3% and 23.7% on the year.

While it was a relatively quiet week as far as headlines were concerned, there were some positive economic developments in the form

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Spartech Corp. (SEH) recently posted lackluster third-quarter results as recessionary conditions affected demand for its products. The company stated that GAAP net income plunged 66% year over year to $1.5 million. Excluding restructuring charges, earnings per share came in at 18 cents, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by a penny.

Spartech is an intermediary processor of engineered thermoplastics. It converts base polymers or resins into extruded plastic sheet and rollstock, thermoformed packaging, specialty film laminates, acrylic products, specialty plastic alloys, color concentrates and blended resin compounds, injection molded and profile extruded products.

The Clayton, Missouri-based company said revenue fell 30% year over year to $241.7 million. Volumes shrank 25% due to sluggish demand in its end markets - automotive, building and construction and recreation and leisure. Moreover, sales were also hurt by a 5% drop in selling price as Spartech passed on lower resin prices to customers.

The

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MainStreet Bank continues to sail through the recession and financial crisis, reporting $72,000 or $0.03, in net income for the quarter ending June 30, 2009. This brings its net income for the first six months of 2009 to $138,000 or $0.05 per share.

The bank grew total assets to $205 million, a 17% increase over last year’s second quarter. Total deposits increased 22% in the same time frame and are now at $160 million. MainStreet Bank reported other metrics that indicated strong asset quality. Its total non-performing loans were 0.64% of gross loans, and its total risk-based capital ratio was 14.81%.

Jeff W. Dick, the CEO of MainStreet Bank said, “In this economy, our primary objective is to remain profitable, while maintaining a well-managed balance sheet. In the meantime, we continue our efforts to position the bank to respond favorably when interest rates start to rise.

The strength of the

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The new Dallas Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas, can be seen for miles around the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. Among its many unique and impressive features, the $1.1 billion stadium holds as many as 100,000 people and boasts the world’s largest high-def screen. The venue is not only a world-class sporting and music venue, but also hosts side displays throughout each event, such as silent auctions put on through Artfest International Inc.’s (ARTI.OB) subsidiary, Charity Sports Distributor ink.

Artfest operates through its subsidiaries to provide a collaborative online venue for artists, investors, decorators, designers, private collectors and art galleries. The company today announced that Charity Sports Distributor has inked a deal with Legends Hospitality Management to manage silent auctions for all Dallas Cowboys home football games and other various events at the new stadium in Arlington, Texas.

“We are excited about the relationship with Legends Hospitality Management and the Dallas

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CACI International (CACI) revised its outlook for FY2009 and new guidance for FY2010 on Friday. The company now expects FY2009 revenues of $2.65 - $2.75 billion with proforma EPS of $3.09 - $3.16. This compares to current consensus of $2.69 billion in revenues and proforma EPS of $3.00. The shares shot up nearly 6.5% after the news.

The revised FY2009 outlook implies Q4 revenues of $2.7 billion at the mid-point, in line with our and consensus estimates. Pro-forma EPS, however, goes up to $0.94 in Q4, versus current expectation of $0.81.

The company broke down the EPS upside as follows: US Operations: $0.04 - $0.05; UK Operations: $0.01 - $0.02; reduced corporate tax rate: $0.05; net gain from commercial legal matters: $0.03.

CACI guided FY2010 revenues 6% - 9% above FY2009 revenues, implying $2.90 billion, at the midpoint. FY2010 EPS is now expected 9% - 16%

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Based in Arlington, Virginia, CACI International (CAI) delivers the IT applications and infrastructure used to improve communications and collaboration, secure the integrity of information systems and networks, enhance data collection and analysis, and increase efficiency and mission effectiveness.The company's solutions enhance defense and intelligence capabilities, assure homeland security, improve decision-making, and help customers operate smartly, faster, and more responsibly. CAI, serving primarily the U.S. government, derived 95% of its fiscal 2008 revenue from it.We remain positive about CAI's long-term prospects. We think the trend towards outsourcing by the federal government to modernize mission-critical information systems to be intact. Management expects to generate revenues of $5 billion by 2012, derived from both organic growth and acquisitions.In the long run, management targets an operating margin of 8% and aims a 15% annual growth in net income. For fiscal 2009, management aims to deliver double-digit ...

ARLINGTON, Va Feb 27 2009 - The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES) today reported solid results for 2008 with a 19 percent increase in revenue and nine percent growth in gross margin.

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