Nobody has ever said that investing in the stock market is a sure thing, but there are some things that you can do that will better ensure your success. One of those things is to make sure that you have a diversified portafolio that will spread out your money and protect you. A lot of beginner investors fail to do this and as one company goes, so goes their entire portfolio.

Diversification in the stock market is like a life insurance policy. You can never be totally sure what one sector is going to do, but having your money spread out over various sectors allows you to get gains in one area when another one might be going backwards. Not every risky investment that you make is going to pay off and a diversified portfolio will help to offset those losses when they happen.

In order to be …

ChinaNet Online Holdings, Inc., an online technology and software provider which has, since its inception in 2003, led the field in full-service media development for small and medium enterprises (SME’s), today announced the appointment of a new Chief Technology Officer (CTO).

Mr. Hongli Xu will be taking the job of CTO at ChinaNet. CEO of ChinaNet, Mr. Handong Cheng, proclaimed that “he will provide critical leadership as we continue to elevate ChinaNet’s position in the Chinese media and advertising markets”.

Cheng went on to extol the appointment, saying of the candidate that “Mr. Xu brings over two decades of experience in the internet and software development industry in various sectors”.

With two years as head of development and management of an entire suite of software products for ThinkingPower Technology Co., Ltd. – a company working in broadcast and television markets via e-government software applications – Mr. Xu has the experience

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Sync2 Networks Opens Ventures Incubator Facility

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA–(CRWENEWSWIRE) - Sync2 Networks Corp. (OTC.BB:SYNW - News) - On 02 November, 2009, Sync2 Networks unveils its Vancouver Venture Incubator to assist online entrepreneurs accessing the recently negotiated Ventures’ Fund. Sync2 Ventures provides access to capital and consulting for private companies which are in early stages of online integration with foreseeable growth.

“Our focus is on those companies who prefer to relocate their on-line business services in Vancouver for a period of time, whether they work out of our facility or not, we want to be sure

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Skechers USA Inc. (SKX), the designer, marketer and distributor of footwear, recently reported its third quarter results that topped the Zacks Consensus Estimate.   Skechers’ quarterly earnings of 52 cents a share surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 34 cents, but fell 13.3% year over year from 60 cents delivered in the prior-year quarter. The company returned to profitability after posting a loss of 13 cents in the second quarter of this year.   Net sales for the quarter climbed 0.5% to $405.4 million driven by a high single-digit growth in international business and a double-digit improvement in retail operations as well as robust growth in online business.    The sustained focus on new line of products, opening of additional Skechers retail stores and distribution channels, and the development of new international distribution agreements in India and Mexico, should facilitate the increase in sales and profitability.  ...

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

Markets finally snapped their winning streak last week, as weakness in housing markets and durable goods orders led to broad-based declines in all of the major indices. All told, the Dow surrendered 155 points on the week to close at 9665, down 1.6% on the week but up 10.1% on the year. The Nasdaq lost 2.0% on the week to close at 2090, up 32.6% on the year, while the S&P 500 and Russell 2000 posted losses of 2.2% and 3.1% respectively, paring their yearly gains to 15.6% and 19.9%.

Unexpectedly poor data from the housing sector was the big economic story on the week as both new and existing August home sales failed to live up to expectations. New home sales increased modestly to 429,000, falling short of estimates calling

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CRWENewswire.com is pleased to announce a stock highlight on Target (NYSE: TGT), K-Sea Transportation Partners L.P. (NYSE: KSP), Acetylon Pharmaceuticals

Target (NYSE: TGT) announced today that it plans to build and manage its own platform for Target.com. The company expects to launch the new platform in advance of the holiday season in 2011. “Amazon has been an important strategic partner since we re-launched Target.com in 2001, and the strength of Amazon’s technology and fulfillment services has been a contributing factor in Target.com’s success,” said Steve Eastman, president, Target.com. About Target Minneapolis-based Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT) serves guests at 1,719 stores nationwide and at Target.com, a fully integrated online business.

K-Sea Transportation Partners L.P. (NYSE: KSP) announced today that it has priced its previously announced public offering of 2.9 million common units representing limited partner interests at a price to the public of $19.15 per common unit. The offering is scheduled to close on

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Churchill Downs Inc. (CHDN)) remains sensitive to the economy but just beat Wall Street estimates with year-over-year growth.

Company Description

Churchhill Downs is one of the most famous racing companies, well known for the Kentucky Derby. Income is drawn through wagering on the races as well as services offered through other business entities.

And They're Off!

Earings per share were up year-over-year when the company reported its second-quarter results on Jul 29. The 5% increase in net earnings to almost $31 million yeilded EPS of $2.20 up from $2.10. Management sites the 35% growth in its online business for the increase in earnings.

The report was the first earnings surprise for Churchill Downs in the past 5 quarters.

President and Chief Executive Officer Robert L. Evans said, "Despite a tough economy, our Company's investments in slot-machine gaming and online businesses have helped Churchill Downs Incorporated grow second-quarter net revenues

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Amid the secular and cyclical slowdown in print advertising, McClatchy Company (MNI), the third largest newspaper company in the U.S. and the publisher of 80 newspapers including the Miami Herald and Sacramento Bee, reported second quarter 2009 results.  The company is facing the same dramatic decline in advertising revenue, as the rest of the newspaper industry, reflecting the deepening economic recession. To combat the downturn, management undertook cost-cutting initiatives, focused on building internet operations and reduced debt load. McClatchy lowered its headcounts by 15%, or 1,600 employees, cut executive pay, suspended 401K matching contribution and dividend. The company was able to lower its cash expenses by 29.3% and operating expenses by 28.1%.  Consequently, EPS increased 42.9% year over year to $0.30. On a reported basis, EPS more than doubled to $0.50. Total revenue, however, plummeted 25.4% to $365.3 million, as the fall in total advertising revenue ...

NEW YORK, June 24, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — TIE Technologies, Inc. (Pink Sheets:TTCS) today announced the launching of a Joint initiative with ThoughtFocus Technologies (www.thoughtfocus.com) to develop the next generation of its already successful Account Management System (AMS) suite of software products.

AMS is already successfully utilized as the E-Wallet application being used by several on-line gaming worlds. The next generation AMS suite will provide a dynamic customizable and fully integrated e-store solution for the online business. An example of some of the Next Generation leading edge capabilities beyond the traditional e-commerce shopping experience is the customer loyalty point reward system. This provides a mechanism for repeat business and consumer loyalty to an online retailer. Even retailers utilizing the EBay portal will be able to leverage this application. The applications will also provide new cross marketing opportunities for retailers.

Graham Mew, TIE Technologies, Executive Vice President commented, “This

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Target Corporation (TGT) recently announced first-quarter earnings of 69 cents per share, surpassing the consensus estimate by 15%. Sales of $14.4 billion came in above last year's $14.3 billion.

Company Description

Target Corporation operates large-format general merchandise and food discount stores in the United States, which include Target and SuperTarget stores. They offer everyday essentials and fashionable, differentiated merchandise at exceptional prices.

They operate as a single business segment. Their credit card operations represent an integral component of their core retail business. They also operate a fully integrated online business, Target.com. Although Target.com is small relative to their overall size, its sales are growing at a much more rapid pace than their in-store sales, and it provides important benefits to their stores and credit card operations.

Solid results in the First Quarter

The company reported first-quarter results last week. Earnings of 69 cents per

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