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December 2001

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Posted on December 29, 2001
Upcoming Trading Alert- Leading off the New Year We're starting off the New Year with a Trading Alert next Friday, January 4th. If you take a few minutes to review our Trading Alerts Track Record, you will note that we have never failed to get some appreciation within the five day window for an Alert... More »

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Posted on December 24, 2001
"Twas the night before Christmas...."  In December of 1822 a poem was written by a literature professor at Columbia College (now University) to amuse his children. The poem was originally entitled "A Visit From St. Nicholas". One year later it was published anonymously in the Troy Sentinel, submitted... More »

Christmas Trivia and Envoy Year End Wrap Up

Posted on December 23, 2001
"Twas the night before Christmas...."  In December of 1822 a poem was written by a literature professor at Columbia College (now University) to amuse his children. The poem was originally entitled "A Visit From St. Nicholas". One year later it was published anonymously in the Troy Sentinel, submitted... More »

Astralis LTD - Year End Update

Posted on December 20, 2001
Year End Update on Astralis LTD (OTC BB: ASTR) We started covering Astralis at the end of September, prior to the completion of a merger which made Astralis a public company. At the time we were very excited about the public having the opportunity to get in on the ground floor of a potential medical... More »

Energy Power in the News - Successful Drilling Programs Disclosed

Posted on December 15, 2001
Upcoming Events It has been the policy of the OTC Journal to publish a year end review of each of its featured companies as the year comes to a close. We generally include a recap of the year's accomplishments and disappointments, followed by our thoughts on the future. Based on our comments, investors... More »

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Posted on December 11, 2001
December MVP Award- Free, No Strings Attached Wall Street Journal Subscription As promised, this edition contains our December MVP Award. It is a free, no strings attached 6 week subscription to the Wall Street Journal. If you are a new member and not familiar with this feature, we use the marketing... More »

MVP Awards Program is Back Just in Time For Christmas and Hanukkah !!!!!!!!!!

Posted on December 07, 2001
MVP Awards Program is Back Just in Time For Christmas and Hanukkah !!!!!!!!!! Long term OTC Journal members will recall our MVP Program. It was last offered in July of 2000, but has been difficult to arrange since the recession began and corporate promotional budgets were trimmed. The OTC Journal uses... More »

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Posted on December 06, 2001
XML Global Technologies (OTC BB: XMLG)- New Contracts Still Coming In Today, just after the market closed, XML Global issued a press release. The company announced that Swiss based Zurich Financial Services has chosen GoXML™ Transform to facilitate its XML/EDI data transformation process. As covered... More »

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Posted on December 05, 2001
XML Global Technologies (OTC BB: XMLG)- New Contracts Still Coming In Today, just after the market closed, XML Global issued a press release. The company announced that Swiss based Zurich Financial Services has chosen GoXML™ Transform to facilitate its XML/EDI data transformation process. As covered... More »

XML Global Technologies (OTC BB: XMLG)- New Contracts Still Coming In

Posted on December 02, 2001
How Stupid Can Wall Street Be? Stock market investors have come through 18 tough months since the bubble burst on the "Dot-Com" revolution. Wall Street is spending millions on advertising to restore confidence. Peter Lynch, the legendary Fidelity Magellan Fund manager, has been trotted out for commercials... More »

How Stupid Can Wall Street Be?

Posted on December 01, 2001
How Stupid Can Wall Street Be? Stock market investors have come through 18 tough months since the bubble burst on the "Dot-Com" revolution. Wall Street is spending millions on advertising to restore confidence. Peter Lynch, the legendary Fidelity Magellan Fund manager, has been trotted out for commercials... More »

November 2001

InterFirst Capital Issues Buy Recommendation on Cross Media Marketing

Posted on November 28, 2001
InterFirst Capital Issues Buy Recommendation on Cross Media Marketing (AMEX: XMM) Today, just after the market closed, there was a news release concerning Cross Media, issued by InterFirst Capital. Matthew S. Venardi, research analyst at InterFirst, has issued a buy recommendation, with a 12 month price... More »

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Posted on November 22, 2001
A Lot To Be Thankful For Thanksgiving is the Holiday we have set aside to recognize, remember, and recount our good fortune. This year Thanksgiving is more poignant than ever in light of the events of September 11th. Irritants that loomed large one year now seem insignificant. Indeed, many of us feel... More »

A Lot To Be Thankful For

Posted on November 21, 2001
A Lot To Be Thankful For Thanksgiving is the Holiday we have set aside to recognize, remember, and recount our good fortune. This year Thanksgiving is more poignant than ever in light of the events of September 11th. Irritants that loomed large one year now seem insignificant. Indeed, many of us feel... More »

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Posted on November 18, 2001
Riskless Rebound Portfolio Our November 2nd edition, titled the Riskless Rebound portfolio, continues to climb the charts. As of today's market close, the portfolio as a whole has now appreciated fully 36.75% over a brief two weeks. The Deutshce Bank Alex Brown IPO Endwave Corporation (NASDAQ: ENWV... More »

Riskless Rebound Portfolio

Posted on November 16, 2001
Riskless Rebound Portfolio Our November 2nd edition, titled the Riskless Rebound portfolio, continues to climb the charts. As of today's market close, the portfolio as a whole has now appreciated fully 36.75% over a brief two weeks. The Deutshce Bank Alex Brown IPO Endwave Corporation (NASDAQ: ENWV... More »

Astralis/Hercules Development (OTC BB: ASTR)

Posted on November 14, 2001
Astralis/Hercules Development (OTC BB: ASTR) For those who didn't catch the news, yesterday Astralis/Hercules Development announced the completion of the merger. Therefore, Hercules Development Group has ceased to exist, and the stock symbol has now changed from HDVG to ASTR or ASTR.OB if you get your... More »

Cross Media (AMEX: XMM) - Earnings Out

Posted on November 13, 2001
Cross Media (AMEX: XMM) - Earnings Out One word for Cross Media's earnings release today: Outstanding. Here are the numbers for your review: Revenue up 71% to $26 million from $15.1 million same quarter previous year. Profits: $2.3 million fully diluted up from $5 million loss same quarter previous year... More »

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Posted on November 12, 2001
Cross Media (AMEX: XMM) - Earnings Out One word for Cross Media's earnings release today: Outstanding. Here are the numbers for your review: Revenue up 71% to $26 million from $15.1 million same quarter previous year. Profits: $2.3 million fully diluted up from $5 million loss same quarter previous year... More »

Energy Power Systems (OTC BB: EYPSF)- Price and Volume Break Out Alert

Posted on November 11, 2001
No new ideas in this weekend edition. We have a lot to report on- recap of the week and looking forward to unfolding events early next week. Energy Power Systems (OTC BB: EYPSF)- Price and Volume Break Out Alert Energy Power, one of main focus stocks for 2001, is trading back near its all time highs... More »

Energy Power Systems (OTC BB: EYPSF)- Price and Volume Break Out Alert

Posted on November 10, 2001
No new ideas in this weekend edition. We have a lot to report on- recap of the week and looking forward to unfolding events early next week. Energy Power Systems (OTC BB: EYPSF)- Price and Volume Break Out Alert Energy Power, one of main focus stocks for 2001, is trading back near its all time highs... More »

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Posted on November 07, 2001
Recent Performance- Riskless Rebound  Portfolio and Cross Media Trading Alert Winners have been scarce this year, but the OTC Journal is making a strong comeback along with the market. If you had acted on our most recent editions you are putting money in your pocket. Last weekend's Riskless Rebound... More »

Recent Performance- Riskless Rebound Portfolio and Cross Media Trading Alert

Posted on November 05, 2001
Quick Note- Before deciding if you want to participate, please read the OTC Journal's section on Trading Alerts found on the left hand menu bar of our home page. For a Track Record of former Trading Alerts, Click Here. Trading Alert- Cross Media Marketing (AMEX: XMM) Our last Trading Alert on September... More »

Riskless Rebound Portfolio

Posted on November 02, 2001
There are moments in history when brooding tragedy and its dark shadows can be lightened by recalling great moments of the past. Indira Gandhi (in a letter to Richard Nixon)   Riskless Rebound Portfolio We are publishing our Riskless Rebound Portfolio in this weekend's edition. It contains five... More »

October 2001

Riskless Rebound Portfolio

Posted on October 31, 2001
Imagine You Own A Restaurant In honor of Haloween, imagine you've just inherited $1 million, and you've opened a fast food restaurant on a busy street. When you first open the doors business is good. Lots of people come in, and you have strong demand for your food. In fact, because you have $1 million... More »

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Posted on October 27, 2001
Riskless Rebound Portfolio- Special Announcement As we mentioned in last weekends' edition, we are planning to publish a list of technology stocks trading well below both their cash and book values. These stocks are the fallen angels of the tech wreck. We view some of these ideas as nearly riskless as... More »

Riskless Rebound Portfolio- Special Announcement

Posted on October 26, 2001
Riskless Rebound Portfolio- Special Announcement As we mentioned in last weekends' edition, we are planning to publish a list of technology stocks trading well below both their cash and book values. These stocks are the fallen angels of the tech wreck. We view some of these ideas as nearly riskless as... More »

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Posted on October 21, 2001
Special Announcement   When I look back on all these worries I remember the story of the old man who said on his deathbed that he had had a lot of trouble in his life, most of which never happened. Sir Winston Churchill from Their Finest Hour We are working on a very special edition custom tailored... More »

Special Announcement

Posted on October 20, 2001
Special Announcement   When I look back on all these worries I remember the story of the old man who said on his deathbed that he had had a lot of trouble in his life, most of which never happened. Sir Winston Churchill from Their Finest Hour We are working on a very special edition custom tailored... More »

Energy Power Systems LTD (OTC BB: EYPSF; Frankfurt Exchange: EPW)

Posted on October 19, 2001
3:18 PM ET Mar 15, 2001  Energy Power stands to benefit greatly from the Bush Push to aggressively develop Canada's untapped natural resources. This will help mitigate US dependence on overseas oil, and keep our energy supply under control. This company is executing its business plan and the stock... More »

Breaking News on MedGrup

Posted on October 16, 2001
MedGrup (OTC BB: CODX) Announces Continuing Demand For Its Services We have been following MedGrup since October of last year. The company has doubled in size every year for the past four years, and has reported consistent profits. They are the largest outsourcing service solely for medical chart coding... More »

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Posted on October 15, 2001
ASTRALIS/ Hercules Development (OTC BB: HDVG) APPOINTS DR. JAMES J. LEYDEN, MD, CHAIRMAN OF MEDICAL ADVISORY BOARD Evidence is more compelling every day that Astralis will indeed become the dream microcap investment we originally anticipated. Today's announcement provides more evidence that this wii... More »

ASTRALIS/ Hercules Development (OTC BB: HDVG) APPOINTS DR. JAMES J. LEYDEN

Posted on October 13, 2001
Astralis/Hercules Development (OTC BB: HDVG) Announces Negotiations With European Pharmaceutical Co. News today from Astralis confirms our original suspicions that Astralis would be seeking major value added partners for both capital and technology expertise to help move the company forward. The company... More »

Astralis/Hercules Development (OTC BB: HDVG) Announces Negotiations

Posted on October 12, 2001
Astralis/Hercules Development (OTC BB: HDVG) Announces Negotiations With European Pharmaceutical Co. News today from Astralis confirms our original suspicions that Astralis would be seeking major value added partners for both capital and technology expertise to help move the company forward. The company... More »

Lightning Strikes Again- Energy Power Systems (OTC BB: EYPSF) Tears Up the Charts

Posted on October 11, 2001
Lightning Strikes Again- Energy Power Systems (OTC BB: EYPSF) Tears Up the Charts They say one picture tells a thousand words. Alongiside is a picture that tells it all. Energy Power Systems has been tearing up the charts since announcing a new contract in the M&M; division back on October 4th. The... More »

Psoriasis - How Much Does Wall Street Care?

Posted on October 09, 2001
How Much Does the Market Care About Treatments for Psoriasis? As mentioned in our original profile of Astralis/Hercules Development, there are 17 other drugs designed to attack the cause of Psoriasis in various stages of the FDA Approval process. The three leading candidates in Stage III clinical trials... More »

Fall Profile: Hercules Development Group (OTC BB: HDVG)

Posted on October 06, 2001
Several days after we released our long anticipated Fall Profile on Astralis LLC it came to our attention the file size of the profile was too large for many systems. AOL zipped the file and made it impossible to read. Several other ISPs corrupted the file in other ways or simply deleted it. We have... More »

Energy Power System's Engineering & Offshore Division Awarded Additional $3.0 million Contract

Posted on October 04, 2001
Special Announcement on Astralis/Hercules Development Group (OTC BB: HDVG) Several days after we released our long anticipated Fall Profile on Astralis LLC it came to our attention the file size of the profile was too large for many systems. AOL zipped the file and made it impossible to read. Several... More »

Astralis/Hercules (OTC BB: HDVG) Development Group Update

Posted on October 02, 2001
Astralis/Hercules (OTC BB: HDVG) Development Group Update We released our profile on Astralis/Hercules Development Group just after the market closed on Friday. The stock traded sideways yesterday on fairly strong volume, then dropped about $.40 near the end of the day. Click Here if you wish to read... More »

September 2001

Fall Profile - Astralis LLC/Hercules Development Group

Posted on September 28, 2001
Here is the OTC Journal we promised with a new profile on a company, which has the potential to make you rich. It is a once-in-a-lifetime ground floor opportunity with Billion Dollar Potential over the next several years. As part of our agreement to cover this unique situation, Members of the OTC Journal... More »

Manuel Tarabay- His Story

Posted on September 26, 2001
In 48 hours the OTC Journal will publish a new profile on a company which has the potential to make you rich. It is a once-in-a-lifetime ground floor opportunity with Billion Dollar Potential over the next several years. As part of our agreement to cover this unique situation, members of the OTC Journal... More »

Special Announcement

Posted on September 22, 2001
Special Announcement Next Wednesday, September 26th, the OTC Journal will be publishing a special edition which tells the story of one man's lifetime struggle with a debilitating disease. He is now in total remission thanks to a new miracle drug. Next Friday we will release a new profile which gives... More »

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Posted on September 21, 2001
Special Announcement Next Wednesday, September 26th, the OTC Journal will be publishing a special edition which tells the story of one man's lifetime struggle with a debilitating disease. He is now in total remission thanks to a new miracle drug. Next Friday we will release a new profile which gives... More »

Envoy Communications Closes $40 Million Credit Facility

Posted on September 18, 2001
Special Announcement We have been alluding to a new opportunity which we feel could make you wealthy. This is the most exciting new company in the bio-med industry we have seen in years. As previously mentioned, we will notify everyone 48 hours ahead of time with a story about a man who was cured of... More »

Personal and Market Thoughts - Energy Power News

Posted on September 14, 2001
Attack on America The editors of the OTC Journal wish to express our deepest sympathy to the families and friends of those who lost loved ones in this week's horrific disaster. Here is a quote which best expresses our feelings:   Any man's death diminishes me, because I am involved in Mankind; And... More »

Special Announcement- An Opportunity That Could Make You Wealthy

Posted on September 10, 2001
Note to Readers: On Saturday, September 8th, the computer that provides the images in the OTC Journal will be shut down from 6:00 PM Pacific Time, to 6:00 AM Pacific Time on Sunday for scheduled maintenance. If you are reading the OTC Journal during that time you will not see the images in our newsletter... More »

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Posted on September 07, 2001
Note to Readers: On Saturday, September 8th, the computer that provides the images in the OTC Journal will be shut down from 6:00 PM Pacific Time, to 6:00 AM Pacific Time on Sunday for scheduled maintenance. If you are reading the OTC Journal during that time you will not see the images in our newsletter... More »

Trading Alert: Cross Media Marketing (AMEX: XMM)

Posted on September 05, 2001
Quick Note- Before deciding if you want to participate, please read the OTC Journal's section on Trading Alerts found on the left hand menu bar of our home page. For a Track Record of former Trading Alerts, Click Here. Trading Alert: Cross Media Marketing (AMEX: XMM) If there is such a thing as a growth/value... More »

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Posted on September 01, 2001
Is it Time to Buy Aggressively? With tech stocks still selling off, the NASDAQ attempting to retest the April low, and pessimism at an all time high, many are wondering if this is the time to buy. According to Merrill Lynch's Joe Grunfeld, a guest on CNBC's Friday pre market show, now is a good time... More »

August 2001

Is it Time to Buy Aggressively?

Posted on August 31, 2001
Is it Time to Buy Aggressively? With tech stocks still selling off, the NASDAQ attempting to retest the April low, and pessimism at an all time high, many are wondering if this is the time to buy. According to Merrill Lynch's Joe Grunfeld, a guest on CNBC's Friday pre market show, now is a good time... More »

Audio Interview with Geoff Genovese, President and CEO of Envoy Communications (NASDAQ: ECGI)

Posted on August 29, 2001
Special Announcement Next week we are planning to issue our first Trading Alert in months. The company is listed on a major exchange and on track to achieve $100 million in sales this year (up 77% over last year), with earnings of $.22 to $.25 per share (about $10 million). The stock is trading at $1.30... More »

News on Energy Power Systems Limited (OTC BB: EYPSF)

Posted on August 27, 2001
Energy Power Systems Limited (OTC BB: EYPSF) In the News Shareholders of Energy Power should be excited by the recent price performance. The stock had pulled back to a low of $2.10 at the end of July, and today has regained the $3 level. Scott Fraser, author and publisher of the Natural Contrarian Financial... More »

Mining Stocks In a Solid Uptrend

Posted on August 25, 2001
We receive hundreds of small stock ideas from our members, and occasionally we find something that fires up the imagination. In one of our sister newsletters a member told us about Infowave Software (TSE: IW), and we featured it at $3.80 in October of 1999. It hit $65 in March of 2000. In recent months... More »

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Posted on August 24, 2001
We receive hundreds of small stock ideas from our members, and occasionally we find something that fires up the imagination. In one of our sister newsletters a member told us about Infowave Software (TSE: IW), and we featured it at $3.80 in October of 1999. It hit $65 in March of 2000. In recent months... More »

Audio Interview with Peter Shandro, President and CEO of XML Global Technologies

Posted on August 22, 2001
Audio Interview with Peter Shandro, President and CEO of XML Global Technologies (OTC BB: XMLG)           Today we present the third in our series of audio interviews with the CEOs of our four featured companies. Peter Shandro, President and CEO of XML Global Technologies is... More »

COPING WITH THE DOWNTURN AND PREPARING FOR RECOVERY

Posted on August 19, 2001
We have a special and valuable feature for our members in this weekend's edition. Market conditions have taken their toll on all of us over the last eighteen months. It is difficult to keep your perspective and remember that throughout the history of the market stocks have spent a lot more time going... More »

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Posted on August 18, 2001
We have a special and valuable feature for our members in this weekend's edition. Market conditions have taken their toll on all of us over the last eighteen months. It is difficult to keep your perspective and remember that throughout the history of the market stocks have spent a lot more time going... More »

Interview With Bill Cronin- Chairman and CEO of MedGrup (OTC BB: CODX)

Posted on August 16, 2001
Interview With Bill Cronin- Chairman and CEO of MedGrup (OTC BB: CODX) Today we present the second in a series of four interviews with the CEOs of our four featured companies. You need to have a RealPlayer installed on your computer and speakers for sound. Click on the image  to download a free... More »

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Posted on August 15, 2001
Interview With Bill Cronin- Chairman and CEO of MedGrup (OTC BB: CODX) Today we present the second in a series of four interviews with the CEOs of our four featured companies. You need to have a RealPlayer installed on your computer and speakers for sound. Click on the image  to download a free... More »

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Posted on August 12, 2001
August-A Month To Plan For Future Profits Throughout the month of August we are bringing you audio interviews with CEO's of the four companies we currently follow on a long term basis. We have covered, recommended, and commented on many other companies in the past three years, but the remaining four... More »

August-A Month To Plan For Future Profits

Posted on August 11, 2001
August-A Month To Plan For Future Profits Throughout the month of August we are bringing you audio interviews with CEO's of the four companies we currently follow on a long term basis. We have covered, recommended, and commented on many other companies in the past three years, but the remaining four... More »

Interview with Jim Cassina, President and CEO of Energy Power (OTC BB: EYPSF)

Posted on August 08, 2001
Interview with Jim Cassina, President and CEO of Energy Power (OTC BB: EYPSF) Today we present the first in our series of audio interviews with the CEOs of our four featured companies. Jim Cassina, President and CEO of Energy Power Systems Limited is today's guest. You need to have a  RealPlayer... More »

Envoy Communications (NASDAQ: ECGI) Stock Update

Posted on August 07, 2001
Upcoming Audio Interviews Tomorrow's mid-week edition will have the first in our series of audio interviews with the CEOs of our four featured companies. Jim Cassina, President and CEO of Energy Power Systems Limited will be our guest. You need to have a  RealPlayer installed on your computer and... More »

Envoy Communications (NASDAQ: ECGI) Stock Update

Posted on August 04, 2001
A Quick Reminder- Upcoming Audio Interviews Next Wednesday, August 8th, we will begin a series of interviews with the CEO's of our four featured companies. The interviews will be carried in the Wednesday editions on August 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th. The interviews will be streamed via audio feed on the... More »

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Posted on August 03, 2001
A Quick Reminder- Upcoming Audio Interviews Next Wednesday, August 8th, we will begin a series of interviews with the CEO's of our four featured companies. The interviews will be carried in the Wednesday editions on August 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th. The interviews will be streamed via audio feed on the... More »

OTC Journal Special Announcement

Posted on August 01, 2001
Special Announcement As noted in our weekend edition, the market is very tough right now. We don't plan to introduce any new ideas in the next few weeks as our last several attempts have behaved poorly. There is very little interest in the market. The NASDAQ is entering its fourth month in the 1950 to... More »

July 2001

How Smart Is the Market?

Posted on July 29, 2001
How Smart Is the Market? Market watchers have long agreed that today's market climate is a barometer for both economic and corporate performance three to six months down the road. Investors who subscribe to this theory should not be surprised as June quarterly earnings reports from many technology companies... More »

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Posted on July 27, 2001
How Smart Is the Market? Market watchers have long agreed that today's market climate is a barometer for both economic and corporate performance three to six months down the road. Investors who subscribe to this theory should not be surprised as June quarterly earnings reports from many technology companies... More »

Neptune Society (OTC BB: NTUN) Update

Posted on July 25, 2001
Since launching our original profile on Neptune Society (OTC BB: NTUN) on June 29th (pre 4th of July) and July 7 (post 4th of July) there have been several exciting developments, and we have one very important announcement concerning this company. Banyan Capital Markets Issues Aggressive Buy Recommendation... More »

Trading Alert - Mindset Interactive

Posted on July 20, 2001
Quick Note- Before deciding if you want to participate, please read the OTC Journal's section on Trading Alerts found on the left hand menu bar of our home page. For a Track Record of former Trading Alerts, Click Here. Our last two Trading Alerts both surged nicely yielding 20% from the May 30 edition... More »

News on Energy Power Systems - Stock Rebounding

Posted on July 18, 2001
We have not published since July 6th. We normally publish two to three times weekly, however our editors were all on vacation last week. We spent time evaluating the future of the OTC Journal. There will be some changes as we prepare for the next bull market. We will be implementing new strategies to... More »

June Profile: Neptune Society (OTC BB: NTUN)

Posted on July 07, 2001
  Special Announcement Prior to the release of last Friday's June profile we received hundreds of requests from members to re-release the profile at the end of the holiday week. We know many people have chosen to vacation this week as the 4th fell on a Wednesday, making the entire week a write-off... More »

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Posted on July 06, 2001
  Special Announcement Prior to the release of last Friday's June profile we received hundreds of requests from members to re-release the profile at the end of the holiday week. We know many people have chosen to vacation this week as the 4th fell on a Wednesday, making the entire week a write-off... More »

June 2001

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Posted on June 29, 2001
Thus far in 2001 the OTC Journal has only introduced two new profiles. We are being very selective, and making every effort to maximize the upside potential while choosing speculative growth companies with minimal downside risk. This month's profile is one of the most intriguing companies we have ever... More »

XML Global (OTC BB: XMLG) in the News

Posted on June 27, 2001
Special Announcement We remind you to set some time aside to read our June Profile which will come out Friday. Our featured company has unique characteristics you won't find in any other situation.  Imagine a company that already has it's next 13 years of sales pre-paid for and in place. Positive... More »

XML GLOBAL (OTC BB: XMLG) in Investor's Business Daily Again

Posted on June 23, 2001
Sorry if you were disappointed there was no Trading Alert mid-week as previously announced. The target company was unable to issue the press release we felt had the potential to drive the stock higher, so there was nothing to cover. This was probably the most undervalued situation we have ever encountered... More »

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Posted on June 22, 2001
Sorry if you were disappointed there was no Trading Alert mid-week as previously announced. The target company was unable to issue the press release we felt had the potential to drive the stock higher, so there was nothing to cover. This was probably the most undervalued situation we have ever encountered... More »

Breaking News On Energy Power Systems LTD (OTC BB: EYPSF)

Posted on June 18, 2001
We had several weeks of little news, and activity is now picking up rapidly. On Friday we had exciting news from MedGrup (OTC BB: CODX), which drove the stock up 21% today. After the market closed today we had more powerful news from another of our featured companies, Energy Power Systems LTD (OTC BB... More »

News On MedGrup (OTC BB: CODX)

Posted on June 16, 2001
Despite continuing evidence of a nasty economic downturn, there is no recession at MedGrup (OTC BB: CODX), one of our featured companies. Yesterday's news which was released after the closing bell is outstanding and helps reinforce our belief this stock will perform beautifully throughout the remainder... More »

Trading Alert: StockGroup.com (OTC BB: SWEB)

Posted on June 14, 2001
Quick Note- Before deciding if you want to participate, please read the OTC Journal's section on Trading Alerts found on the left hand menu bar of our home page. For a Track Record of former Trading Alerts, Click Here. Trading Alert: StockGroup.com (OTC BB: SWEB) StockGroup is a company we profiled during... More »

Hostile Takeover of NetSol International (NASDAQ: NTWK) Completed

Posted on June 11, 2001
Special Report- Hostile Takeover of NetSol International (NASDAQ: NTWK) Completed We have been following this interesting story for the last month. The management of NetSol International, our best profile of all time, has been under siege by a group of dissident shareholders frustrated by poor financial... More »

Updates for Energy Power Systems, Envoy Communications Group, MedgGrup Corp., and XML Global Technologies

Posted on June 09, 2001
Volume- Volume is thinner than Ally McBeal. This is a metaphor we have used in the past to describe listless market conditions. Right now stocks are drifting as if we were already in the heart of the summer doldrums. Mid and large cap NASDAQ stocks are drifting up as sellers are scarce. Money managers... More »

Energy Power Systems LTD (OTC BB: EYPSF) Announces 3rd Quarter Results

Posted on June 06, 2001
Last week's Trading Alert on Petapeer Holdings (OTC BB: PETP) was a failure. We hoped the unique news of the company's intention to file a patent on its revenue generating technology would restore the stock to its previous high. Instead, the enhanced volume brought out sellers, and the stock dropped... More »

XML Global Technologies (OTC BB: XMLG) Featured in Investor's Business Daily

Posted on June 02, 2001
Market Comment We are in a very listless market right now. The NASDAQ has given back the 300 point gain it enjoyed from the last 1/2 point surprise rate cut from the FED. Every time the NASDAQ looks at 2000, it runs back up like a hooked fish when it first sees the fisherman's boat. Many technicians... More »

May 2001

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Posted on May 31, 2001
Quick Note- This is our first Trading Alert since March 12th. Before deciding if you want to participate, please read the OTC Journal on Trading Alerts found on the left hand menu bar of our home page. For a Track Record of former Trading Alerts, Click Here. Trading Alert: Petapeer Holdings, Inc (OTC... More »

Trading Alert: Petapeer Holdings, Inc (OTC BB: PETP)

Posted on May 31, 2001
Quick Note- This is our first Trading Alert since March 12th. Before deciding if you want to participate, please read the OTC Journal on Trading Alerts found on the left hand menu bar of our home page. For a Track Record of former Trading Alerts, Click Here. Trading Alert: Petapeer Holdings, Inc (OTC... More »

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Posted on May 30, 2001
Quick Note- This is our first Trading Alert since March 12th. Before deciding if you want to participate, please read the OTC Journal on Trading Alerts found on the left hand menu bar of our home page. For a Track Record of former Trading Alerts, Click Here. Trading Alert: Petapeer Holdings, Inc (OTC... More »

Market Comment- The Bear Market is Over- The Bull is Back!

Posted on May 26, 2001
Market Comment- The Bear Market is Over- The Bull is Back!!!!!!!!!!!! Depicted here is a six month chart of the NASDAQ index. The Yellow line is the 10 day moving average, and the red line is the 50 day moving average. The NASDAQ is camped above both lines indicating we are in a solid uptrend. Corporate... More »

iWay Software and XML Global Announces New eBIX XML-Based Integration Server

Posted on May 21, 2001
After a year of dismal performance it's fun to be able to report exciting corporate developments from our featured companies. XML Global (OTC BB: XMLG) hit us with another blockbuster news release today after the close, and MedGrup (OTC BB: CODX) looks poised for record revenues and earnings throughout... More »

Update on NetSol International (NASDAQ: NTWK) and MedGrup (CODX)

Posted on May 18, 2001
It's been an exciting week with several of the OTC Journal's featured companies trading extremely well on great corporate news and the FED's 1/2 point interest rate cut propelling the market higher. Analysts are talking about the Bull Market coming back, pointing out the carnage in the NASDAQ happened... More »

XML Global (OTC BB: XMLG) Teams up with IBM

Posted on May 16, 2001
Market Comment The NASDAQ was up nicely today on the heels of yesterday's 1/2 point interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve. As far as the market is concerned, the 1/2 point cut was not a significant event. More significant was the FED's statement concerning their posture going forward. Any hint the... More »

News On Energy Power Systems LTD (OTC BB: EYPSF)

Posted on May 15, 2001
Market Comment Today the FED dropped interest rates another 1/2 point, and maintained their aggressive stance on preventing recession. This is the best possible scenario for stocks. We will publish a special edition tomorrow covering varying views on where we go from here.   News On Energy Power... More »

Making Money With OTC Journal Profiles

Posted on May 12, 2001
Making Money With OTC Journal Profiles Now that we seem to have made it past the worst of the Bear Market small stocks are looking up again. There is a pattern emerging on the four stocks the OTC Journal has featured this year. Astute investors should recognize this recurring pattern and take advantage... More »

Envoy Communications (NASDAQ: ECGI)- Announces International Expansion After the Close Friday

Posted on May 05, 2001
Envoy Communications (NASDAQ: ECGI)- Announces International Expansion After the Close Friday We have been meaning to publish an edition on Envoy Communications for the last two weeks. Our April 20th edition on this company sparked a great deal of mail concerning our earnings projections for the current... More »

Surprise News From Energy Power (OTC BB: EYPSF)

Posted on May 03, 2001
Surprise News From Energy Power (OTC BB: EYPSF) In a surprise mid morning press release, Energy Power, which has nearly doubled in the last week on the heels of two great news releases, hit for a triple with today's news. As the company is based in Toronto, Canada where hockey is the national pastime... More »

Energy Power (OTC BB: EYPSF) Lands Major New Business in April

Posted on May 01, 2001
Energy Power (OTC BB: EYPSF) Lands Major New Business in April The headline in today's San Diego Union Tribune read "Energy Supply Must Expand, Cheney Warns". Yesterday, Vice President Cheney, who is heading up the administration's task force on energy, made it clear the Bush administration intends to... More »

April 2001

News From Energy Power Systems LTD (OTC BB: EYPSF)

Posted on April 29, 2001
Market Comment Despite the tug of war between the Bulls and the Bears in the technology heavy NASDAQ, there is little doubt we are experiencing a Bull Market in the energy sector. Increasing demand, coupled with decreasing supplies in crude oil and natural gas have led to exorbitant price hikes in these... More »

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Posted on April 28, 2001
Market Comment Despite the tug of war between the Bulls and the Bears in the technology heavy NASDAQ, there is little doubt we are experiencing a Bull Market in the energy sector. Increasing demand, coupled with decreasing supplies in crude oil and natural gas have led to exorbitant price hikes in these... More »

NetSol International (NASDAQ: NTWK)- Reopens For Trading After Halt

Posted on April 26, 2001
NetSol International (NASDAQ: NTWK)- Reopens For Trading After Halt In this past weekend's edition we gave an honorable mention to NetSol International, our all time favorite stock as it was our biggest historical winner. Read the Testimonial Section at our home page for some idea of how good this stock... More »

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Posted on April 26, 2001
NetSol International (NASDAQ: NTWK)- Reopens For Trading After Halt In this past weekend's edition we gave an honorable mention to NetSol International, our all time favorite stock as it was our biggest historical winner. Read the Testimonial Section at our home page for some idea of how good this stock... More »

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Posted on April 26, 2001
NetSol International (NASDAQ: NTWK)- Reopens For Trading After Halt In this past weekend's edition we gave an honorable mention to NetSol International, our all time favorite stock as it was our biggest historical winner. Read the Testimonial Section at our home page for some idea of how good this stock... More »

Envoy Communications (NASDAQ: ECGI) Stock Update

Posted on April 21, 2001
We have reached the end of the week which could mark the demise of the nastiest Bear Market in the history of NASDAQ. NASDAQ lost 70% of its value over the course of one year, which eclipses the previous worst Bear Market by nearly 10%. These numbers don't begin to tell the whole story. There are dozens... More »

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Posted on April 20, 2001
We have reached the end of the week which could mark the demise of the nastiest Bear Market in the history of NASDAQ. NASDAQ lost 70% of its value over the course of one year, which eclipses the previous worst Bear Market by nearly 10%. These numbers don't begin to tell the whole story. There are dozens... More »

MedChannel Signs Multi License Agreement with XML Global for GoXML(TM) Transform

Posted on April 19, 2001
Great news after the close today from XML Global Technologies (OTC BB: XMLG), our current profile. If you used last week's pullback in the stock to establish a position you should be very happy about this development. Market Comment It was the ultimate dream week for the Bulls. On Monday night Cisco... More »

Have We Seen the Bottom?

Posted on April 14, 2001
Have We Seen the Bottom? Despite all the economic doom and gloom, the NASDAQ surged 15% this week to close at 1961, 342 points above the low set on April 4th. NASDAQ was up four days in a row for the first time since last Labor Day. The Big Debate on Wall Street? Have we finally found the bottom, or... More »

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Posted on April 13, 2001
Have We Seen the Bottom? Despite all the economic doom and gloom, the NASDAQ surged 15% this week to close at 1961, 342 points above the low set on April 4th. NASDAQ was up four days in a row for the first time since last Labor Day. The Big Debate on Wall Street? Have we finally found the bottom, or... More »

What's Going on With the Economy?

Posted on April 07, 2001
What's Going on With the Economy? There is a nearly unexplainable dichotomy occurring in the economic numbers coming out these days. Public companies, particularly in the technology sector are screaming doom and gloom as company after company announces severely reduced forecasts for the remainder of... More »

March 2001

March Profile: XML Global Technologies (OTC BB: XMLG)

Posted on March 31, 2001
Despite coming through a year stock market investors would like to forget, finished off by the worst 1st calendar quarter in the history of the NASDAQ, the OTC Journal is finally back on a profit roll with a major breakthrough over the past 10 days. This year we have suggested our members accumulate... More »

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Posted on March 30, 2001
Despite coming through a year stock market investors would like to forget, finished off by the worst 1st calendar quarter in the history of the NASDAQ, the OTC Journal is finally back on a profit roll with a major breakthrough over the past 10 days. This year we have suggested our members accumulate... More »

Energy Power Systems (OTC BB: EYPSF) Stock Update

Posted on March 28, 2001
Special Announcement: We will be releasing our new profile on an XML company this Friday after the market closes.   Energy Power Systems (OTC BB: EYPSF) Update Smokin!!- UP 100% in the last week and trading at $3!!! Congratulations to those members that took our advice and accumulated this stock... More »

Energy Power Systems (OTC BB: EYPSF) Stock Update

Posted on March 26, 2001
3:18 PM ET Mar 15, 2001    TORONTO (CBS.MW) - The stock market has been routed and the twin pillars of tech and telecom have crumbled alongside the credibility of dozens of equity analysts, who constructed their reputations and built their fortunes trumpeting the Next Big Thing.  Now... More »

Major News From Energy Power After the Close On Friday

Posted on March 24, 2001
Wednesday's edition on "Where's The Bottom, Part II", stimulated more mail than we have ever received. For the most part members were supportive of our common sense approach to this very tough market. We believe investors are more knowledgeable than any time in history. For example, it used to take us... More »

Where's The Bottom? - Part II

Posted on March 21, 2001
Our weekend edition entitled "Where's The Bottom" sparked a prolific number of comments, most arguing that they knew where the market was going, and wondering how we could suggest there could ever be a bottom to this market. Our point was simple- we have no idea where the bottom is, and we believe the... More »

Where's The Bottom?

Posted on March 17, 2001
Where's The Bottom? Technicians are simply guessing. Whether you've been investing for four months or forty years you have never seen a market this bad. Technicians have given up trying to predict the bottom. All areas of support are burning down like dry brush in high winds at a wild fire. Early in... More »

News On Energy Power Systems (OTC BB: EYPSF)

Posted on March 15, 2001
Once again, many thanks to members that sent in congratulatory notes from Monday's trading alerts. Both Oracle (NASDAQ: ORCL) and Art Group (NASDAQ: ARTG) did extremely well on Tuesday. Wednesday we gave back most of the gains at the open, but both stocks headed back up. If sold on Tuesday you made money... More »

Oracle Corporation (NASDAQ: ORCL) Stock Update

Posted on March 12, 2001
It is now 10:00 AM Pacific time and the NASDAQ is down 100 points to about 1950. As mentioned in our weekend edition, we felt the market would sell off early, following through from Friday's big drop. Our friends at the Swingwire (www.swingwire.com) were hoping to see a rebound after the first half hour... More »

Envoy Communications (NASDAQ: ECGI)- A Very Disappointing Week

Posted on March 10, 2001
Special Announcement Next week we will be releasing our March Profile. We're not sure what day- market conditions will dictate the timing. If you have ever heard or read the term "XML" you will want to read this profile. XML is an acronym for Extensible Markup Language. This computer language has only... More »

Val Com Inc (OTC BB: VCMI) Makes Major News Announcement

Posted on March 08, 2001
Val Com Inc (OTC BB: VCMI) Makes Major News Announcement On February 16th we issued one of our Trading Alerts at $1.31 on microcap stock SBI Communications (OTC BB: SBID). It was not one of our best efforts as the stock only saw $1.41 that day, and then settled in about $1.25 the next day. The following... More »

Envoy News - Contracts with Microsoft and Intel

Posted on March 06, 2001
As promised this is our special edition covering today's annual shareholder meeting of Envoy Communications (NASDAQ: ECGI). There were two press releases issued out of the annual meeting, both very exciting. With the market showing signs of life perhaps today's news can break the stock out of the $3.50... More »

Breaking News on MedGrup (OTC BB: CODX)

Posted on March 05, 2001
Breaking News on MedGrup (OTC BB: CODX) In the microcap arena MedGrup is one of our primary choices. Prior to the bear market of 2000 we felt the stock was worth $6 per share based on growth rate and profitability. Even In this environment of stingy values we still feel the stock is worth $4 per share... More »

Visa Gold Explorations (CDNX: YVL) News Update

Posted on March 03, 2001
General Comment We are living in times we may never see again for decades. These are the times we will tell our Grandchildren about. The NASDAQ exploded from 2400 in the Fall of 1999 to 5200 in the Spring of 2000. Many stocks rocketed from the teens to the two hundreds in a matter of months. This bubble... More »

February 2001

JDS Uniphase (NASDAQ: JDSU) Stock Update

Posted on February 28, 2001
Market Comment The market was poised to rebound today in anticipation of Alan Greenspan's testimony on Capital Hill. This week's Consumer Sentiment numbers fell off a cliff and had all of Wall Street convinced that Greenspan would finally admit a full blown recession was around the corner. It was expected... More »

Are Stocks Undervalued Right Now?

Posted on February 25, 2001
Are Stocks Undervalued Right Now? The Wall Street financial press and the analyst community spend most of their time arguing about stock valuations these days. The NASDAQ dropped another 200 points this week, leaving everybody wondering if there will ever be a bottom to this market. However, a clue on... More »

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Posted on February 24, 2001
Are Stocks Undervalued Right Now? The Wall Street financial press and the analyst community spend most of their time arguing about stock valuations these days. The NASDAQ dropped another 200 points this week, leaving everybody wondering if there will ever be a bottom to this market. However, a clue on... More »

EPS Reports 2nd Quarter Income and Earnings Per Share

Posted on February 21, 2001
Our most current profile, Energy Power Systems Ltd (OTC BB: EYPSF) released their December half-yearly numbers today after the market closed. Along with the rest of the market, this stock has behaved poorly since releasing our profile back on February 12th. Our starting point was just under $3, and the... More »

Maximizing Your Profit Potential From the OTC Journal in a Tough Market

Posted on February 17, 2001
In this weekend's edition we will share some ideas with you on maximizing your potential to profit from ideas in the OTC Journal. This tough market equals profits for investors with the ability to see past today's price. There are strategies you can employ to maximize your potential to make money when... More »

Trading Alert: SBI Communications, Inc. (OTC BB: SBID)

Posted on February 16, 2001
Trading Alert: SBI Communications, Inc. (OTC BB: SBID) Today's trading alert is based on three major factors: The press release which came out after the close puts a whole new light on this company, and will ultimately increase the company's size and profitablility by 300%. We have had extensive discussions... More »

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Posted on February 15, 2001
Trading Alert: SBI Communications, Inc. (OTC BB: SBID) Today's trading alert is based on three major factors: The press release which came out after the close puts a whole new light on this company, and will ultimately increase the company's size and profitablility by 300%. We have had extensive discussions... More »

Envoy Communications (NASDAQ: ECGI) Stock Update

Posted on February 13, 2001
Important Announcement: Trading Alert released after the close on Thursday pending market conditions and potential news announcement. Market Comment The last 10 trading days have been brutal. The NASDAQ has given back nearly all of its January gains which were triggered by the surprise drop in interest... More »

February Profile: Energy Power Systems LTD (OTC BB: EYPSF)

Posted on February 12, 2001
Industry analysts have been predicting a world wide energy shortage for years and the bubble finally burst in 2000. Oil more than doubled during the year causing serious financial pain at the gas pump. Natural gas exploded off the charts with a 500% move from $2 mcf(1,000 cubic feet) to $10. Natural... More »

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Posted on February 10, 2001
Industry analysts have been predicting a world wide energy shortage for years and the bubble finally burst in 2000. Oil more than doubled during the year causing serious financial pain at the gas pump. Natural gas exploded off the charts with a 500% move from $2 mcf(1,000 cubic feet) to $10. Natural... More »

Envoy 1st Quarter Financial Results (NASDAQ: ECGI)

Posted on February 08, 2001
Envoy 1st Quarter Financial Results (NASDAQ: ECGI) Those who read last weekend's edition of the OTC Journal which featured Envoy Communications should have noted we felt the stock was headed for $5 in the short term. The stock closed at $3.53 last Friday, and has since seen a high of $4.44.  As... More »

Update on Envoy Communications (NASDAQ: ECGI)

Posted on February 06, 2001
Update on Envoy Communications (NASDAQ: ECGI) If you are following this stock you should have noticed it traded huge volume yesterday, up about $.50 from Friday's close, as a result of the news of the new contracts landed by wholly owned subsidiary Sage Consulting and their 15% internal expansion to... More »

Major Breaking News on Envoy Communications (NASDAQ: ECGI)

Posted on February 03, 2001
Major Breaking News on Envoy Communications (NASDAQ: ECGI) As promised in our mid week edition, today is the beginning of what we believe will be a series of very positive and substantive developments coming out of one of our all time favorite companies, Envoy Communications (NASDAQ: ECGI). We have been... More »

January 2001

How To Maximize Your Potential to Make Money Using the OTC Journal

Posted on January 31, 2001
Upcoming Events This weekend's edition is going to feature a company we have been following for a long time. The stock has had occasional surges, but has never really obtained the kind of valuation reflective of the company's history of profitability. We spent a lot of time with management this week... More »

Trading Alert: NetSol International (NASDAQ: NTWK)

Posted on January 27, 2001
Trading Alert: NetSol International (NASDAQ: NTWK) NetSol is a company we have been following since January of 1999. The stock was our biggest winner of all time, having seen a high of $75 (1835% return) in March of 2000, up from a starting point of $3.81 when the stock was on the bulletin board. We... More »

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Posted on January 26, 2001
Trading Alert: NetSol International (NASDAQ: NTWK) NetSol is a company we have been following since January of 1999. The stock was our biggest winner of all time, having seen a high of $75 (1835% return) in March of 2000, up from a starting point of $3.81 when the stock was on the bulletin board. We... More »

Breaking News On iQrom Communications (OTC BB: IQCO)

Posted on January 24, 2001
Breaking News On iQrom Communications (OTC BB: IQCO) At the end of 2000 we decided to continue our coverage of iQrom Communications because, down deep, we felt this company had unique technology and would eventually enjoy some measure of success. It appears our instincts will pay off for our members... More »

Breaking News On PhotoChannel Networks (OTC BB: PHCHF)

Posted on January 23, 2001
Breaking News On PhotoChannel Networks (OTC BB: PHCHF) Our weekend edition was devoted to PhotoChannel Networks, a stock we covered in 2000 which we felt was ready to turn back up after dropping from $1.6875 in September to a recent low of $.22. As we write this update the stock is rebounding nicely... More »

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Posted on January 22, 2001
Breaking News On PhotoChannel Networks (OTC BB: PHCHF) Our weekend edition was devoted to PhotoChannel Networks, a stock we covered in 2000 which we felt was ready to turn back up after dropping from $1.6875 in September to a recent low of $.22. As we write this update the stock is rebounding nicely... More »

PhotoChannel Networks (OTC BB: PHCHF) Stock Update

Posted on January 20, 2001
For the first time in months small stocks are beginning to trade well. With year end tax selling over, and a revitalized market for technology stocks, small stocks are beginning to come off the bottom after the worst nine months in the history of the NASDAQ. The management of many small companies were... More »

More Great News From MedGrup (OTC BB: CODX)

Posted on January 18, 2001
More Great News From MedGrup (OTC BB: CODX) We had technical problems on Wednesday, and the edition you are reading right now should have gone out Wednesday immediately after the market closed. Our apologies. Last Friday's news release from our favorite microcap, MedGrup (OTC BB: CODX), sparked a flurry... More »

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Posted on January 17, 2001
More Great News From MedGrup (OTC BB: CODX) Last Friday's news release from our favorite microcap, MedGrup (OTC BB: CODX), sparked a flurry of activity and a dramatic rise in the stock. It closed at $1.50 on Friday and hit a high of $4.375 shortly after the market opened on Tuesday morning for a nearly... More »

News From MedGrup (OTC BB: CODX)

Posted on January 12, 2001
Our previously announced Trading Alert for today has been put on hold subject to market conditions. The NASDAQ had three strong days in a row from Tuesday through Thursday, and today traded flat. We haven't seen three up days in a row since August. Odds are that a short term pullback is imminent. The... More »

Mvp Award

Posted on January 10, 2001
The NASDAQ is like a patient just waking up from surgery. It is groggy, and vital signs are being checked to determine if the patient is indeed on the road to recovery. The success of the operation might not be known for some time. The patient is showing signs of coming back to consciousness, but we're... More »

The Return of the Bull Market

Posted on January 03, 2001
We are happy to close the books on Year 2000, the worst year in NASDAQ history. The NASDAQ index ended the year down 39%, which is the worst performance in the 29 year history of the NASDAQ system. However, the 39% decline doesn't begin to tell the story. NASDAQ started the year at 4200, but rose to... More »