MivInvestments Inc. has initiated an independent bullish technical trading alert for 11/20/09 on Echo Therapeutics, Inc. (OTC:ECTE.OB). Shares of the company finished the day at $1.35, up 8.15% from the opening bell on heavy buying pressure. The excitement was due to the announcement on positive results of a clinical study testing symphony(TM) tCGM System in Patients with Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes. Despite the fact that there has been a recent common shares financing scheduled, companies usually take their time and let the price consolidate before engaging in these activities, thus a short-term buy could be a smart investment. Towards the end of this alert a technical analysis will also be issued.

According to the ADA, the cost of diabetes care in the United States in

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I want to talk about the challenge of exponential growth in a finite world. This is a concept that while on its surface seems easy to get, most people don’t fully grasp it. Any growth rate that is positive will lead to a doubling in size eventually -- the higher the growth rate, the quicker the doubling. A quick "back of the envelope" method of figuring it out is known as the rule of 70. If you divide a growth rate into 70, it will roughly give you the time for something to double. Thus if something is growing at 2% a year, then it will double in about 35 years, at 5% only 14 years, etc. If you want to be more precise, you can always use your Y^x button on your calculator, but the rule of 70 will do for this discussion. Clearly, exponential growth ...

November 20, 2009 ndash; Analyst Comments ndash; Cowenrsquo;s Rob Stone weighed in on Suntechrsquo;s (NYSE:STP) Q3 financial results this morning noting that given the delayed ramp of Pluto and thin-film production, and outstanding GSF A/R exposure, he thinks shares are fairly valued. He maintains a NEUTRAL rating on the stock. Q3 Results Suntech (NYSE:STP) reported Q3 revenues of $473.1 million, compared with revenues of $594.4 million for the same period last year, and $320.9 million in Q209. Gross margins in Q3 were 17.7%, down from 18.5% in Q2, and 21.5% in Q308. Net income was $30,1, or $0.16 per diluted ADS, compared with $42.5 million for the same period last year and $9.6 million in Q208. Highlights for the quarter included hitting 16.53% conversion efficiency. Management increased its FY09 shipment target from 600MW to a range of 640MW to 660MW, and an increase in total cell and module production capacity to ...

November 20, 2009 ndash; Analyst Comments ndash; Cowenrsquo;s Rob Stone weighed in on Trina Solarrsquo;s (NYSE:TSL) Q3 financial results, noting that he sees 80%+ upside in the stock relative to the market in 12 months, reiterating an OUTPERFORM rating. Q3 Results Trina Solar reported a 14.1 Y/Y decline in Q3 revenues to $249.7 million, up 66.5% over Q2, on shipments of 122.6MW, compared with 66.4MW in Q308 and 63.8MW in Q209. Gross margin was 28.5% in Q3, compared with 22.4% in Q308 and 27.4% in Q209. Net income in Q3 was $40.1 million, or $1.29 per diluted ADS compared with $32.1 million for the same period last year, and $18.9 million in Q209. Net margin was 16.1% in Q309. Manufacturing costs for module production declined to about $0.82/watt. The companyrsquo;s cash and equivalent position as of September 30, 2009 was $384.9 million. In terms of guidance, management expects to ship ...

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CSRH, Consorteum Holdings Inc, CSRH.OB

CSRH will build on its extensive expertise within the Payments and Transaction Industry in North America, Europe and Internationally. By identifying new technologies and trends in the changing global marketplace, Consorteum Holdings Inc. aims to increase revenues in existing markets, enter new markets, and deliver unique products and services more effectively and efficiently.

CSRH 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

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Warren Buffett, the CEO and Chairman of Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A)/(BRK.B), announced on Thursday to borrow $8 billion of loan for the acquisition of Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corporation (BNI). Berkshire Hathaway, which already owns a 22% stake in Burlington Northern, announced earlier this month it would acquire the rest for a total value of $34 billion. Buffet agreed to pay $100 a share in cash and stock to buy the rest of the company. The $8 billion loan that will be provided by JPMorgan Chase (JPM) and Wells Fargo (WFC) is intended to be paid back in three years’ time. For Berkshire, the acquisition of Burlington Northern, or BNSF, the second largest railroad, will be its biggest to date. With it, Berkshire is adding a railroad transportation business with its already diverse range of businesses including retail, manufacturing and insurance, as well ...

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Horizon Health International Corp. (Pink Sheets:HZHI) launched a product awareness campaign. The company will be show-casing products through existing e-commerce sites to stimulate sales through online transactions. Through Its US Subsidiary SunCity Ventures, Horizon Health International has registered with eBay US as a Vendor-Company under the name ‘Horizon Health’, and will post and sell its products on eBay through their online shopping network. Horizon Health has commenced the development of two new websites to speed up the process of

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HCEI, Healthy Coffee International Inc., HCEI.PK

HCEI’s proprietary formulas combine the health benefits of Ginseng, Reishi Mushroom, and other top quality ingredients with the world’s finest coffee beans to create a line of deliciously healthy instant gourmet coffee drinks.

Last Sunday November 15, 2009 during “Wowowee Show,” the No. 1 rated Filipino TV show in the world at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas HCEI has a coffee tasting booth, with this event the company had a great opportunity for exposure

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Artfest International Inc., the Dallas based art community marketing and services company, today announced financial results for the third quarter ending 9/30/09, including a huge jump in operating revenue. The company generated $896,404 in operating revenue for the quarter, as compared to $4,000 for the same quarter in 2008, representing an increase of 22,310%.

The company also reported an important move into positive territory for net income, declaring a net income of $7,397 for the quarter, as compared to a net loss of $29,862 for the same quarter 2008.

In addition, Artfest International experienced a jump in total assets. The company reported total assets of $3,421,019 for the quarter, as compared to $537,445 for the same quarter 2008, an increase of 536%.

Operating revenue increase was credited to the upswing in sales of art and sports memorabilia through the company’s wholly owned subsidiary, Charity Sports Distributor (CSD), as well as from events

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