Ctrip.com International, Ltd. (CTRP), the Chinese travel service provider, has watched its shares advance approximately 6.55% Thursday after beating expectations in the third quarter.

< ?DART(15);?> The gain is enough to put Ctrip.com on the Zacks #1 Rank Top Performers List today. Volume has more than doubled to approximately 2.6 million shares, compared to the daily average of a little over 1 million.

On Wednesday evening, the company announced earnings per share that surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate and the year-ago result. It also reported revenues that expanding year over year.

Ctrip.com is a leading travel service provider of hotel accommodations, airline tickets and packaged-tours in China. It aggregates information on hotels and flights and enables customers to make informed and cost-effective hotel and flight bookings.

Competitors of CTRP on today's Zacks #1 Rank List include Expedia, Inc. (EXPE) and Priceline.com, Inc.

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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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SOL, ReneSola Ltd.

SPNG, SpongeTech Delivery Systems Inc, SPNG.OB

NWMT, NewMarket Technology, Inc., NWMT.PK

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SOL, ReneSola Ltd.

SOL conducts its operations through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Zhejiang Yuhui Solar Energy Source Co. Ltd., and is a leading manufacturer of wafers and one of the fastest growing companies in the photovoltaic (PV) industry.

Committed to technology innovation and with a corporate mission dedicated to developing clean energy, SOL remains focused on wafer production, while establishing long term relationship with leading international suppliers and customers.

**Credit Suisse analyst Satya Kumar believes SOL will benefit from China’s new feed-in

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LaCrosse Footwear Inc. engages in the design, development, manufacture, and marketing of footwear and apparel for the work and outdoor markets. Under the Danner brand name, the company offers products for hunting, hiking and work. Rubber and leather footwear, as well as rainwear and protective clothing, are labeled under the LaCrosse brand name.

Their high performance and protective footwear is critical to customers working in fields such as law enforcement, transportation, mining, construction, and military services. Consumers also find their outdoor merchandise to be essential when doings activities such as hunting and hiking.

LaCrosse has been successful in increasing its brand equity, which helps them to execute a growth strategy based on leveraging its powerful brands with technology innovation, compelling marketing initiatives and enhanced customer service. LaCrosse’s long-term goal is to become the premier work and outdoor footwear company in the world.

Let us hear your thoughts: LaCrosse

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ICP Solar Technologies Inc., a developer, manufacturer and marketer of proprietary solar panels and products, announced this morning the signing of a global licensing agreement with Energizer (NYSE: ENR). As terms of the agreement, Energizer will give ICP Solar the global rights to its trade name for solar-powered chargers and related products. The 3-year agreement has already taken effect.

“Teaming with Energizer is a very significant achievement for ICP Solar and speaks to both the high quality of our products as well as our reputation for technology innovation,” said Sass Peress, CEO. “Energizer is a leader in providing portable power for numerous applications worldwide, and we are proud to be working with such an esteemed organization going forward.”

He continued, “We will begin rolling out products in North America as soon as the third quarter and anticipate these sales will further bolster our financial performance heading into 2010. We plan to

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Hydrogenics Corporation, leading producer of hydrogen generation and fuel cell related products and services, has reported dramatic increases in third quarter and year-to-date revenues, due largely to increased interest in backup power sources and renewable energy storage applications.

Quarterly revenues jumped 53%, representing the sixth consecutive quarter of revenue growth for the company, excluding the Test Systems business unit, resulting in a 59% increase in year-to-date revenues. In addition, cash operating costs declined 35% for the quarter, contributing to a 66% decrease in cash utilization for the nine months ending September 30.

Hydrogenics President and CEO, Daryl Wilson, said, “We continue to be encouraged with the growing interest in renewable energy and industrial electrolysis sales. Support for our proprietary fuel cell applications continues with our OEM partners including a new manufacturing supply agreement signed during the quarter with APC.” He went on to emphasize the success the company has had

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