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Chart of the Day: EnSync Inc.

Posted on February 12, 2019 by | Leave a comment

According to Yahoo!Finance, “EnSync, Inc. [ESNC], together with its subsidiaries, develops, licenses, and manufactures energy management systems solutions for the residential and commercial energy systems, and independent utility energy systems markets in the United States and internationally.  The company was formerly known as ZBB Energy Corporation and changed its name to EnSync, Inc. in August 2015. EnSync, Inc. was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin.”

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“Energy and Mines Minister Jose Ignacio Moreno Leon Tuesday warned that OPEC's failure to maintain production controls could lead a new deterioration in the organization's price levels. ("Venezuela's Energy and Mines Minister Jose Ignacio Moreno Leon..." UPI Archive: Financial, 22 Nov. 1983. Infotrac Newsstand. Accessed 22 Jan. 2019.).”

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Chart of the Day: The MaryJane Group

Posted on February 8, 2019 by | Leave a comment

According to Yahoo!Finance, “The MaryJane Group, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides lodging, events, spa services, and brand merchandising primarily in the cannabis industry in Colorado, the United States. The company was formerly known as Pladeo Corp. and changed its name to The MaryJane Group, Inc. in April 2014.”

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“Former Federal Reserve Board Chairman Arthur F. Burns says the federal government should not have guaranteed loans for Chrysler Corp., which he labeled a 'failing, inefficient firm.' ("Former Federal Reserve Board Chairman Arthur F. Burns says..." UPI Archive: Domestic News, 26 Oct. 1980. Infotrac Newsstand. Accessed 23 Jan. 2019.).”

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Chart of the Day: Box Ships Inc.

Posted on February 7, 2019 by | Leave a comment

According to Yahoo!Finance, “Box Ships Inc. provides commercial management services to shipping companies worldwide. The company was founded in 2010 and is based in Voula, Greece.”

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“Then the Fed came to the rescue. It helped arrange a loan for the Hunts. It arranged a bail-out for First Pennsylvania Bank, and the monetary authorities approved a loan-guarantee for Chrysler ("If one could watch financial markets on television Thursday..." UPI Archive: Financial, 14 Dec. 1980. Infotrac Newsstand. Accessed 23 Jan. 2019.).”

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Chart of the Day: Applied Energetics

Posted on February 6, 2019 by | Leave a comment

According to Yahoo!Finance, “Applied Energetics, Inc. engages in the development of ultra-short pulse lasers, laser guided energy, and direct discharge electrical products for military and commercial applications worldwide.”

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“'Here is the government guaranteeing borrowing, which means a note by Chrysler is equivalent to a Treasury bond,' said Burns. 'If Chrysler gets this loan - which is riskless to the banks - a failing and inefficient firm will get credit, while a well-managed, credit-worthy firm will not get credit.' ("Comparing the Chrysler Corp. with a private individual, former..." UPI Archive: Domestic News, 27 Oct. 1980. Infotrac Newsstand. Accessed 23 Jan. 2019.).”

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Chart of the Day: Videolocity International

Posted on February 5, 2019 by | Leave a comment

According to Yahoo!Finance, “Videolocity International, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates as a Chinese management education and consulting firm in the People's Republic of China. Videolocity International, Inc. is based in Henderson, Nevada.”

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“A Chrysler-style bailout or a tax on atomic power are options for keeping the Three Mile Island utility solvent while it cleans up its stricken reactor, a Nuclear Regulatory Commission report said Friday ("Keeping Three Mile Island utility solvent." UPI Archive: Financial, 28 Nov. 1980. Infotrac Newsstand. Accessed 23 Jan. 2019.).”

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Chart of the Day: Boston Carriers

Posted on February 4, 2019 by | Leave a comment

According to Yahoo!Finance, “Boston Carriers, Inc., through its subsidiary, Poseidon Navigation Corp., owns and operates a dry bulk vessel that transport iron ore, coal, grains, steel products, cement, alumina, and other dry bulk cargoes worldwide. The company was formerly known as Integrated Inpatient Solutions, Inc. and changed its name to Boston Carriers, Inc. in March 2016.”

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“The Massachusetts House Tuesday passed and sent to the Senate a $41 million funding bill that would avert the threatened shutdown of the bankrupt Boston transit system, which serves 250,000 commuters daily ("The Massachusetts House Tuesday passed and sent to the..." UPI Archive: Domestic News, 2 Dec. 1980. Infotrac Newsstand. Accessed 23 Jan. 2019.).”

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Chart of the Day: Alpha Bank

Posted on January 26, 2019 by | Leave a comment

According to Yahoo!Finance, “Alpha Bank A.E., together with its subsidiaries, provides various banking and financial products and services to individuals, professionals, and companies in Greece and internationally.”

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“Asked his philosophy on government subsidies and bailouts , Regan said, 'I'm a free, competitive man myself -- a capitalist by nature ... If we're going to have failures I think that's just part of capitalism.'
While that is his general philosophy, he said, it does not necessarily apply to the ailing Chrysler Corp., which already has received $800 million in government loan guarantees and is applying for $400 million more. Regan will become head of the government board in charge of these guarantees ("New Treasury chief: 'just trust American businessmen'." UPI Archive: Washington News, 6 Jan. 1981. Infotrac Newsstand. Accessed 23 Jan. 2019.).”

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Chart of the Day: National Bank of Greece

Posted on January 25, 2019 by | Leave a comment

According to Yahoo!Finance, “National Bank of Greece S.A., together with its subsidiaries, provides financial services.”

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“The Tokyo court said the oil industry failed to recognize the illegality of the production cartel which it formed in cooperation with the international trade and industry ministry ("A former president of Japan's leading oil company and..." UPI Archive: Financial, 26 Sept. 1980. Infotrac Newsstand. Accessed 22 Jan. 2019.).”

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Chart of the Day: ProBility Media Corp.

Posted on January 24, 2019 by | Leave a comment

According to Yahoo!Finance, “ProBility Media Corporation provides compliance and e-learning solutions worldwide.”

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“Among 87 violations uncovered at the undamaged Three Mile Island reactor, Ramirez said one problem could be equated with the serious human errors in the 1979 accident, in which operators failed to realize that a cooling system valve stuck open for two hours ("An order forbidding Metropolitan Edison Co. to make its..." UPI Archive: Domestic News, 26 Sept. 1980. Infotrac Newsstand. Accessed 22 Jan. 2019.).”

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Chart of the Day: FreeSeas Inc.

Posted on January 23, 2019 by | Leave a comment

According to Yahoo!Finance, “FreeSeas Inc. (FREEF), a drybulk shipping company, engages in the transportation of drybulk cargoes.  The company was formerly known as Adventure Holdings S.A. and changed its name to FreeSeas Inc. in April 2005.”

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“But such a direct link between mistakes and learning is the exception rather than the rule. How is learning to take place if organisations and individuals involved in IT developments are more concerned with covering their tracks than learning from their mistakes? ("Computer: One huge crash - A report on the infamous collapse of London Ambulance's computerised dispatch system details every mistake in the book." Guardian [London, England], 28 Apr. 1994, p. 21. Infotrac Newsstand. Accessed 18 Dec. 2018.).”

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Chart of the Day: NewLead Holdings

Posted on January 22, 2019 by | Leave a comment

According to Yahoo!Finance, “NewLead Holdings Ltd. (NEWLF) operates as a vertically integrated shipping company worldwide. The company was formerly known as Aries Maritime Transport Limited and changed its name to NewLead Holdings Ltd. in December 2009.”

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“It also said Baxter's failure to meaningfully reduce financial leverage to compensate for the increased risk of its business could also lead to a rating downgrade. ("Baxter to cut 4,500 jobs." UPI Archive: Financial, 16 Nov. 1993. Infotrac Newsstand. Accessed 17 Dec. 2018.).”

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Chart of the Day: AgEagle Aerial Systems

Posted on January 20, 2019 by | Leave a comment

According to Yahoo!Finance, “AgEagle Aerial Systems, Inc. (UAVS) designs, develops, produces, distributes, and supports unmanned aerial vehicles for the precision agriculture industry. Its products include the AgEagle RX 60 and RX 40 Systems for day-to-day image acquisition for precision agriculture growers and agronomists. The company is headquartered in Neodesha, Kansas.”

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"Says the president of one midsize production company: ‘His hubris was almost endearing. He came in and said, 'Nobody can adapt my books better than I can, I've got to be the real producer of the film, and the bidding starts at a million dollars.’’ (Harmetz, Aljean. "A Writer Who Says Getting His Own Way Is the Way to Success." New York Times, 1 Apr. 1991. Infotrac Newsstand. Accessed 17 Dec. 2018.).”

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Chart of the Day: Key Energy

Posted on January 19, 2019 by | Leave a comment

According to Yahoo!Finance, “Key Energy Services (KEG), Inc. operates as an onshore rig-based well servicing contractor in the United States.”

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“But Hollywood has taught him some lessons. When he moved from Washington to Los Angeles before "The War of the Roses," he formed his own production company, rented offices and hired a staff. "When I started in Washington, I just put out a shingle," he says of the Adler Group, which publishes real estate trade magazines, has 120 employees and is now run by his 34-year-old son, Jonathan. "But here I was calling people who never called me back. It cost me about $150,000 before I realized this wasn't the way to do it (Harmetz, Aljean. "A Writer Who Says Getting His Own Way Is the Way to Success." New York Times, 1 Apr. 1991. Infotrac Newsstand. Accessed 17 Dec. 2018.)."

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Chart of the Day: Camber Energy

Posted on January 18, 2019 by | Leave a comment

According to Yahoo!Finance, “Camber Energy, Inc. (CEI), an independent oil and natural gas company, engages in the acquisition, development, and sale of crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids (NGL) in Texas and Oklahoma.”

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“Problems in the New England economy, and particularly its real estate markets, have in recent months led to growing problems at many regional banks and savings associations. Last week the Governor of Rhode Island shut down 45 credit unions and banks that had been insured by a private insurer that said it might not be solvent. (Labaton, Stephen. "U.S. IS TAKING OVER A GROUP OF BANKS TO HEAD OFF A RUN." New York Times, 7 Jan. 1991. Infotrac Newsstand. Accessed 17 Dec. 2018.).”

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Chart of the Day: The Westaim Corp.

Posted on January 17, 2019 by | Leave a comment

According to Yahoo!Finance, “The Westaim Corporation (WEDXF) is a private equity firm specializing in direct and indirect investments through acquisitions, joint ventures, secondary investments both direct and indirect, fund of fund investments, and other arrangements.”

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“While the weakening of the New England economy undoubtedly hurt, the last year has made clear that the company's most severe problems were the result of its own mistakes. It lent an astounding 36.7 percent of its total loans for risky commercial real estate projects, far more than neighboring banks, and it failed to adequately manage subsidiary banks and reduce costs.

“By the time a new management team headed by Lawrence K. Fish was installed early last year, it was too late. Like a leaky boat that fills with water faster than it can be bailed out, bad loans kept emerging faster than the company could solve its problems by slashing its payroll and selling subsidiaries.(Quint, Michael. "A Success Story Turn Sour in New England." New York Times, 7 Jan. 1991. Infotrac Newsstand. Accessed 17 Dec. 2018.).”

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