TIE Technologies is a systems integration and telecommunications company that engineers and delivers innovative solutions for user’s needs and challenges within the dynamic global voice, video and data communications markets. The company offers managed IT and telecommunication services to meet numerous complex client requirements.

TIE’s services and solutions include outsourced and internal server applications hosting, managed hosting and related systems management services, database hosting, content delivery networks, data broadcasting networks, and voice and video solutions. Their institutional products address the needs of organizations operating airports, seaports, mines and logistics facilities for government agencies and commercial organizations.

Committed to research and development, from evolving sensor communication links, to integrated advanced information management solutions, the company delivers superior results by employing the most significant advances in information management and telecommunications services. With 10 years of technology evolution and an experienced management team, the company is ready for expansion.

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DrStockPick.com Stock Report!

Thursday September 10, 2009

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Concurrent (Nasdaq: CCUR), a worldwide leader in video and media data and advertising solutions, is announcing the international extension of its three-screen strategy to bring open, commercial and intelligent video solutions to television, personal computers and mobile devices. First announced in the U.S. in March 2009, Concurrent’s strategy now leverages the company’s technological expertise to enable its customers to deliver, monetize and drive the future of video around the globe.

Diguang International Development Co., Ltd. (OTC Bulletin Board: DGNG) today announced that Shenzhen Diguang Electronics Co., Ltd. (”Diguang”) was selected as a member of the Standard

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Energy XXI (Bermuda) Limited (EXXI) Gulf Coast, Inc. (the “Company”) today September 4, 2009 announced it has commenced an exchange offer and consent solicitation in respect of its 10% Senior Notes due 2013 (the “Senior Notes”).

The Company has commenced an offer to exchange up to $360 million principal amount outstanding Senior Notes properly tendered (and not validly withdrawn) and accepted by the Company for its newly issued 16% Second Lien Junior Secured Notes due 2014 (the “Second Lien Notes”), subject to proration and reduction to $311 million principal amount of Senior Notes, depending on the aggregate principal amount of Second Lien Notes sold in a concurrent private placement.

About Energy XXI

Energy XXI is a Houston-based independent energy company engaged in the acquisition, development, exploration and production of oil and natural gas reserves in the U.S. Gulf Coast and the Gulf of Mexico. The Company an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of the

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Today we are featuring top-performing “Utilities" equity mutual funds, which primarily invest in equity securities of utilities companies, including telephone or cable-television firms.

Investors can find such funds by checking out the entire list of the Zacks #1 Rank Utilities Equity Funds.

3 Powerful Picks

AIM Utilities Inv (FSTUX) was incepted in June 1986. This non-diversified fund seeks capital growth and income.

The fund primarily invests in equity securities of companies engaged in utilities-related industries. These companies include, but are not limited to, firms that produce, generate, transmit and distribute natural gas or electricity or provide telecommunications services.

The fund’s key holdings include FPL Group (FPL), Sempra Energy (SRE) and Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ).

Fidelity Telecom and Utilities (FIUIX) seeks high total return through a combination of current income and capital appreciation.

The fund normally invests at least 80% of

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Flint Telecom Group, Inc., a fast growing next-generation IP communications products and services company, today reported its progress for the first five months of 2009 as well as provided a list of highlights. After acquiring six U.S. subsidiaries of China Voice Holding Corp. (CHVC) on January 29, 2009, the company completed an aggressive company integration which included extensive corporate personnel and network cost-cutting measures.

Flint Telecom CEO Vincent Browne stated, “We are now well positioned to take our integrated infrastructure to the next level for the benefit of our Shareholders. I feel that we have put together the right team, business plan and foundation to support significant growth as well as to realize increased profits during the coming months. We now have eight active and complementary subsidiaries currently generating more than $75 million in annualized revenues and have made great strides in developing new higher margin products to drive into

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Shenandoah Telecommunications Company (SHEN) delivered double-digit surprises on earnings in both of the last 2 quarters. During the past 4 consecutive quarters, SHEN topped EPS estimates by an average of 8%.

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Shenandoah Telecommunications provides a broad range of telecommunications services through its operating subsidiaries. Its services include local and long distance telephone, Internet and data services, cable television, wireless voice and data services, alarm monitoring, and telecommunications equipment, along with many other associated solutions in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern United States.

Strong Fundamentals

Shenandoah's dividend yield of 1.2% is ahead of the industry average as most of the company's peers pay no income.

The company has a solid balance sheet, showing a low debt to equity of 8%.

The company's earnings per share are expected to grow by 14% over the next 3 – 5 years, compared to the industry average of 10%.

Growth in the Third Quarter

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This company is a real sleeper.  David Fessler of Investment U has “been on the lookout” for a stock like this.  He expects that “Neutral Tandem will be a direct beneficiary” of broadband network expansion.

Recession resistant and sure to benefit from President Obama’s energy policies, David explains why this  Sleeper Stock is the way to go.

This from David:

Sleeper Stocks… Are There Any Left?

Regular Investment U readers know I’m an old propeller head (retired engineer). As such, my focus has been on the energy, infrastructure and technology sectors.

Since the beginning of the year, I’ve been on the lookout for stocks that stand to benefit as a result of President Obama’s stimulus package, and the energy policies his administration plans to enact during his term as President.

As investors – regardless of our political persuasions – we are looking at some exciting months and years ahead and some

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Neutral Tandem, Inc. (Nasdaq: TNDM): Stock of the Day

by David Fessler, Advisory Panelist, Investment U

Sleeper Stocks… Are There Any Left?

Regular Investment U readers know I’m an old propeller head (retired engineer). As such, my focus has been on the energy, infrastructure and technology sectors.

Since the beginning of the year, I’ve been on the lookout for stocks that stand to benefit as a result of President Obama’s stimulus package, and the energy policies his administration plans to enact during his term as President.

As investors – regardless of our political persuasions – we are looking at some exciting months and years ahead and some great opportunities. I’ll be talking about them here, and in various publications our paid subscribers at the Oxford Club receive. You can learn more about them here.

Yesterday I went searching for a “sleeper” stock. You know the type: a

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Chairman of the Board Ronald Erickson has over 25 years of experience in the high technology, telecommunications and micro-computer industries. In addition to his service to Visualant, he is the current Chair, and former CEO of eCharge, an electronic payment systems developer, where he played a key role in raising approximately US$100 million in equity capital from major international investors. Mr. Erickson was also co-founder, Chairman, President and CEO of GlobalTel Resources, Inc., a provider of telecommunications services, messaging and intranet solutions, and has held executive positions at Egghead Software Inc, NBI Inc, and MicroRim, Inc.

President and CEO Bradley E. Sparks brings more than three decades of expertise in the high-tech and related industries. He has experience guiding high-tech startup companies through IPO’s and has served in senior financial positions for major public companies. Previous to Visualant, Mr. Sparks was the CFO of WatchGuard Technologies, Inc. which was recently

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Shenandoah Telecommunications Co. (SHEN )is a solid Growth and Income pick. The company offers a dividend yield of 1.1%, while its industry peers pay virtually no income. The company's earnings per share are expected to grow by 14% over the next 3 – 5 years, compared to the industry average of 10%.

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Shenandoah Telecommunications provides a broad range of telecommunications services through its operating subsidiaries. Its services include local and long distance telephone, Internet and data services, cable television, wireless voice and data services, alarm monitoring, and telecommunications equipment, along with many other associated solutions in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern United States.

Recent Acquisition

In early December, the company announced that it completed the acquisition of cable assets and customers in Virginia and West Virginia from Rapid Communications, LLC.

Growth in the Third Quarter

In early November, the Zacks #1 Rank (“strong buy”) company reported third-quarter results, noting that it

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