GenVec, Inc.

(Public, NASDAQ:GNVC)

StocksHaven Investments profiles a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company developing gene-based therapeutic drugs and vaccines. Its lead product candidate, TNFerade biologic (TNFerade), is being developed for use in the treatment of cancer, and is currently undergoing Phase III trials which are expected to be completed by Q1 2010. In addition to its therapeutic product development programs, GenVec is working with collaborators to develop new applications for its technology through its vaccine development programs. The Company is developing a vaccine in animal health against foot-and-mouth disease and preventative vaccines for malaria, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), respiratory syncytial virus, and Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2 (HSV-2). Surrounded by cash infusions through grants, mutual and institutional investors, multi-purpose products with billion dollar market potential, and an already flowing revenue stream – GenVec is one company you shouldn’t pass by.

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Since the Great Depression, a period marked by widespread runs on banks, the FDIC has done a good job of fulfilling its mandate. So how are they doing in this crisis?

In a nutshell, they are in trouble.

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Shares of Shanda Interactive Entertainment Ltd. (SNDA) are up nearly 3% today after reporting better-than-expected first-quarter profit late Tuesday.

The online-game operator earned 78 cents per share, topping the consensus by 8.3%. Revenue rose 42% to $162 million.

The full-year average forecast for this Zacks #1 Rank ("Strong Buy") company increased 1.6% to $3.10 per share in the last 30 days, as 2 analysts out of 12 raised projections.

Next year's estimate climbed to $3.53 per share from $3.47 in that same period.

Shanda Interactive is trading on volume of 2 million shares, versus the daily average of 1 million.

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Asia Time Corporation, a Chinese timepiece manufacturer, was featured in a trade alert issued today by Beacon Equity. The stock has traded from $4.50 to over $5.00 in just a few sessions, with indicators pointing toward a continuation of momentum.

The company’s first quarter financial results were impressive, showing a marked improvement across the board, as compared to those of a year ago. Revenues hit $36.8 million, with a net income of $2.4 million, greatly superseding last year’s Q1 revenues of $21.1 million, and net loss of $193,000.

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