Soligenix Inc., formerly known as DOR BioPharma Inc., a late-stage biotechnology company, today announced it has formed a consortium to develop technology to enhance acting vaccines, including RiVax, the company’s proprietary vaccine for ricin toxin, which can be used as a biological weapon. Soligenix also announced it was awarded a $9.4 million grant from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), a division of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), to continue this work.

The announced consortium draws together industry and academic researchers from various disciplines, including the University of Colorado, the University of Kansas, and the Tulane National Primate Research Center, SRI International, Health Research Inc, Battelle Memorial Institute, Nanotherapeutics, and BioCon Inc.

“Each of our academic and industry consortium members brings impressive expertise to our vaccine stabilization program,” Dr. Robert N. Brey, PhD, chief scientific officer of Soligenix stated in the press release. “This association has the potential

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Oil refiner and marketer Western Refining Inc. (WNR) reported weaker-than-expected third quarter results, pulled down by lower margins and throughput on the back of weak fuel demand and high inventories caused by the prolonged economic slowdown. This was partially offset by lower costs and expenses. Its loss per share came in at 5 cents, wider than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 3 cents. In the year-ago period, the Texas-based company earned $1.60 per share. Revenues were down 40.1% year over year to $1.9 billion. Western follows larger rivals Valero Energy Corp. (VLO) and Sunoco Inc. (SUN) that also posted bigger-than-expected losses. Refining Segment Results Western’s refining segment experienced a significant decline in operating income (operating income of $22.2 million vs. $180.8 million in the year-earlier quarter), adversely impacted by weak values for finished products, relative to crude and other feedstock prices. Throughput...

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Consorteum Holdings Inc. (OTCBB: CSRH) announced that it has proceeded to launch its consumer stored value rebate card. The consumer rebate card program will offer manufacturers and retailers a new way to process mail-in rebates that ensures increased customer loyalty and decreased overhead costs. Consorteum will work directly with manufactures and retailers to reduce the administration costs associated with mail-in rebate programs while providing a new way to increase consumer awareness. Additional revenue and cost-saving opportunities will be

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BioMedical Technology Solutions Inc. is focused on providing innovative solutions for environmentally friendly disposal of biomedical waste. Located in Englewood, Colorado, the company sells and leases the patented Demolizer® II System. BMTS offers safer, more environmentally sound, biomedical waste treatment solutions for medical, dental and veterinary offices, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and other health care facilities.

The company’s technology is protected by existing patent and patents pending worldwide on the system and the collectors. Biomedical Technology Solutions is constantly researching and developing improvements to their technology and continue to protect their intellectual property enhancements with additional filings.

The company is dedicated to providing optimal economic and environmentally sound solutions to biomedical waste management. Deeply committed to continual improvement and refinement of its patented technologies, BMTS is also actively engaged in educational efforts and devoted to developing a novel waste reclamation program in support of a safer, healthier environment.

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Ball Corporation (BLL) announced its plans to acquire the remaining 65% interest in a joint venture metal beverage can and end plant in Sanshui, China, from Guangdong Jianlibao Group Co., Ltd. Ball has owned 35% of the joint venture plant since 1992.  Ball agreed to buy the plant and related assets for approximately $90 million in cash and assumed debt. The transaction, which is expected to close in 2010, will strengthen the company’s presence in the fast growing Chinese market.   In the past couple of months the company reiterated its focus on expanding worldwide beverage can business. It recently acquired four low-cost manufacturing plants for  metal beverage packaging  in the U.S from AB InBev. Also, the company expanded its metal beverage packaging pilot manufacturing line at the Ball Technology & Innovation Center (BTIC) in Broomfield, Colorado.   Given its ability to generate strong cash flows, we believe ...

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Chicago, IL – November 11, 2009 – Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the blog include: TRW Automotive (TRW), Dish Network Corp. (DISH), TiVo Inc. (TIVO), DirecTV (DTV) and AT&T (T).

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Here are highlights from Tuesday’s Analyst Blog:

TRW Posts Robust Profit

TRW Automotive (TRW) has revealed a staggering rise in profits to $76 million or 68 cents per share in the third quarter ended Oct. 2, 2009, from a net loss of $22 million or 22 cents per share in the prior-year quarter.

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Satellite TV major Dish Network Corp.’s (DISH) third-quarter earnings slipped 12.3% on higher subscriber-related costs and litigation expenses associated with TiVo Inc. (TIVO). The company reported earnings of $80.6 million, or 18 cents per share, compared to $91.9 million, or 20 cents in the year-ago quarter and well behind the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 43 cents. The Englewood, Colorado-based company said total revenue declined 1.5% to $2.89 billion, from $2.94 billion in the year-ago period. The decrease was caused by a 0.8% contraction in subscriber related revenue to $2.86 billion as average monthly revenue per subscriber (ARPU) reduced by $0.31 to $69.51. The lower ARPU was the result of discounts on programming to new subscribers, retention efforts and reduced premium movie revenue, partially offset by price increases on popular programming packages, changes in the sales mix towards high-definition (HD) packages and advanced hardware offerings. Equipment ...

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 revenues, improved utilization outcomes and operating efficiencies resulted in a 113% increase in net income. Also, during the quarter we added an important new dimension to our business with the launch of Seredor Corporation and the acquisition of our first sleep diagnostic centers.”

First Quarter Highlights Include:

Revenues increased 17% compared to $65.1 million for the same period last year, with total revenue of $76.0 million Income from operations increased 116% to $8.6 million, compared to $4.0 million for the same period last year Launch of Seredor Corporation, a new sleep diagnostic center subsidiary to

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Many investors often look to the larger oil and gas developers for a safe investment, and in a certain sense these types of companies are perhaps one of your more safe investments. Energy after all is always a need. There are, however, companies on the verge that may make better investments as they move forward with production and development plans. While some may look left at these more main-stream players, looking right for those companies that may be in the right place at the right time may be a bit more profitable. Care needs to be taken and research done, but if one picks wisely, profit will be there.

American Oil & Gas Inc., an oil and gas exploration company, works to explore and develop crude oil and natural gas deposits primarily in Colorado and Wyoming. The company holds natural gas interests through its American Tower Inc. subsidiary but is generally

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VGZ, Vista Gold Corp.

VGZ is an international gold mining company based in Littleton, Colorado, with a plus 20-year history of gold exploration, development and operations.

** VGZ reported an update on activities at the Paredones Amarillos gold project in Baja California Sur, Mexico.

Receipt of the Temporary Occupation Permits was announced on October 28, 2009, and signals the commencement of a number of activities designed to advance the development of the project towards construction and the planned start of production in 2011.

Once in production, the Paredones Amarillos gold project is expected

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