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Set to Move - Muscle FLEX Incorporated MFLI

January 31st, 2010 by admin

MUSCLE FLEX INCORPORATED (OTC: MFLI)
“Up 3.94% in morning trading”

Detailed Quote: http://www.otcpicks.com/quotes/MFLI.php

Company Profile: http://www.otcpicks.com/muscle-flex-inc.htm

Muscle Flex Inc. brings new products to market using direct response TV infomercials specializing in the health, fitness, wellness and hygiene sectors. As well, Muscle Flex Inc. develops and creates general television content for network and cable television distribution. Muscle Flex’s corporate strategy is to develop new and innovative products for sale and distribution via its proprietary direct response marketing system and the creation of television media and shows for general network and cable broadcast.

MFLI News:

January 27 - Muscle Flex to Make a Major Media Announcement on Tuesday, February 2, 2010 Regarding Its Defining Television Project

Muscle Flex Inc. (OTC: MFLI) (www.MuscleFlex.com) announced that it will make a major media announcement on Tuesday, February 2, 2010 with regards to its company defining television project. Muscle Flex Inc. has been developing this media project for several months and has worked with its marketing partner TLK Fusion (www.TLKFusion.com) to bring the project to an advanced stage of development with some of Hollywood’s most influential players.

In November 2009, Muscle Flex signed with Hollywood heavyweight public relations and marketing firm TLK Fusion. With TLK Fusion’s influential relationships within the entertainment industry, the Muscle Flex media project was introduced to some of Hollywood’s elite. During the past two months, both Muscle Flex and TLK Fusion have developed the project to an advanced stage in concert with a number of Hollywood’s most influential and powerful entities.

“I describe this Muscle Flex project as a ‘company defining media project’ given the size and scope of the project and the individuals involved,” commented Danny Alex, CEO of Muscle Flex Inc. “On February 2, we will be in a position to provide investors with details of the project as well as additional information with regards to our partners who are helping bring this project to reality. At this point, everyone who has been introduced to the project has been very eager to be involved which has validated all of the work that has been put into it thus far as well as its viability.”

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Penny Stocks: The Hype vs. Reality

January 26th, 2010 by admin

Penny Stock vs. Blue Chip Stock

The definition of penny stocks , also known as micro-cap stocks, varies. A stock is termed as a penny stock based upon its market capitalization and share price. According to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), a stock is termed as penny stock if its share price is below $5. However, many in the investor community believe that a penny stock is one with the share price of $1 or less. As junk bonds are compared to investment grade bonds in fixed income market, penny stocks are compared with blue chip stocks in stock markets. Trading in penny stocks are far more riskier and speculative than trading in blue-chip or other mid-cap or large-cap stocks. Several investors believe that investing in penny stocks is like gambling, that one has to be prepared for losing money. Moreover trading penny stocks can be more expensive. Penny stocks are usually traded in the Over-the-Counter exchange or on the pink sheets. 

 

If you intend to invest in penny stocks you should know the differences between penny stocks and other stocks, such as blue chips and mid-caps. While the performance of mid-cap and large-cap stocks is driven primarily by fundamentals, several analysts believe that the performance of penny stocks is driven primarily by investor speculations. If you analyze the fundamentals of 100 penny stocks, perhaps only two or three would be generating superior returns.

Despite the issues associated with penny stocks, several investors intend to invest in penny stocks, since they believe many of today’s blue-chip stocks, such as, Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) and Wal Mart (NYSE: WMT) were once penny stocks. However, the share prices of these companies were almost never trading for pennies, however it appears that way when one looks at the price adjusted for stock splits. Many investors ignore this fact.

Since many penny stocks are traded on the pink sheets and are not scrutinized by the SEC, you will find it more difficult to find credible information about them.

Penny stocks often lack liquidity, which means investors would find it difficult to buy or sell. A lack of liquidity often helps fraudulent investors to manipulate the share prices. The SEC itself in Schedule 15G states “Investors in penny stock should be prepared for the possibility that they may lose their whole investment”.

A penny stock traded on the over-the-counter exchange has a higher chance of being delisted for lack of compliance. If the particular company is unable to list its stock on another exchange or become re-instated, you may lose 100% of your investment. You should consider this seriously, if you intend to take long positions in a penny stock.

Several new investors are attracted to penny stocks, given their low price and potential for substantial gains. There have been instances where penny stocks rose more than 1000% in a few days in the past, but this is extremely rare and often the price is not sustained. There are historical evidences that most penny stocks lose their entire value. If you are a new investor, you need to be aware of the risks involved.

If you still want to invest in penny stocks, do the relevant research into the company’s fundamentals and ignore the pre-conceived theories about the successes of the penny stocks in the past.

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INVICTA GROUP INCORPORATED (OTC: IVIT)

October 23rd, 2009 by admin

INVICTA GROUP INCORPORATED (OTC: IVIT)
“Up 57.14% on Thursday”

Detailed Quote: http://www.otcpicks.com/quotes/IVIT.php

Invicta Group, Inc. is a full service multimedia management and marketing company. Invicta utilizes a number of websites, a large database, event productions and promotions, and its experienced team to help clients manage, maintain and improve their overall businesses. Current projects include: Water Tower Surgical Center, TravelHotLink.com and TicketHotlink.com.

IVIT News:

October 15 - The Invicta Group Acquires IMAGE Chicago Magazine and the IMAGE Brands From STL Marketing Group

The Deal Allows Invicta to Add an Established Media Brand While STL Can Focus More on Their Core Business and Reduce Some Liabilities

Invicta Group Inc. (OTC: IVIT) announced that the company has acquired specific assets related to IMAGE Chicago Magazine and the IMAGE Worldwide brands. The main purpose of this new acquisition is to help the Invicta Group expand their media, marketing, event production, and event promotion services.

IMAGE Chicago Magazine and IMAGE Worldwide have been involved with 100s of special events ranging from celebrity appearances, fashion shows, product launch events, and other types of events during the past 5 years. IMAGE has also been printing the magazine IMAGE Chicago for the past 4 years. IMAGE has built a solid brand in the entertainment, fashion, and health and beauty industry. The current staff will stay on board and work with the Invicta Group.

Invicta is going to revamp the magazine to focus a larger portion on health and beauty and tie in the medical community, especially those involved with the Water Tower Surgery Center. The magazine will still cover celebrities and fashion but will expand its coverage and distribution to include more of the health and beauty industries.

STL Marketing Group CEO Steven St. Louis said, “Our core businesses include printing, packaging, and design solutions and this sale helps us improve our balance sheet and focus more on our core businesses.”

Invicta Group’s CEO Paul Sorkin said, “This is another great acquisition for the Invicta Group. IMAGE is a perfect fit for the Water Tower Surgery Center. A person’s health and beauty help define their IMAGE and we couldn’t think of a better way to help doctors showcase and market their IMAGE in print, online, and at events. The new magazine will be released in early December and will include some expanded editorial along with some additional relevant strategic distribution.”

ABOUT IMAGE CHICAGO MAGAZINE

IMAGE Chicago Magazine is an entertainment and lifestyle magazine that focuses on everything in fashion, health, beauty, and entertainment for the Windy City. IMAGE provides its readers with the latest on what’s hot today and what will be tomorrow. IMAGE features the best in celebrity interviews, editorial content on fitness, fashion, beauty, music, relationships and more, along with some incredible fashion spreads and photo galleries. By using both print and online media IMAGE has created an interactive relationship with its readers and continues to inform and entertain.

ABOUT STL MARKETING GROUP

STL Marketing Group is committed to brand movement through Three distinct vehicles: creative and design services, packaging and supply solutions, printing and mailing. These core business units allow for supply chain synergy and a one-stop shop approach for clients to achieve their strategic communications objectives. Vertical integration and cross promotion between company sectors allows STL Marketing Group the ability to share key resources, maximize efficiencies, and utilize economies of scale. These components improve buying power for the corporation and increase value for clients and shareholders. STL Marketing Group will utilize a blend of products, services, and relationships to create an extraordinary customer experience and foster unbounded company growth.

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Basic Investor Guide to Ugly Bear Markets

October 13th, 2009 by admin

In most years most stocks go up…the stock market is up.  Much of the time the stock market is not real interesting, with stock prices fluctuating moderately.  Most of the time we are in a bull market, where stocks go higher.  In a bear market prices fall.  When stock prices are crashing this is an exception that definitely gets the public’s attention.

This is especially true today, because millions of clueless investors have their financial futures riding on stocks (stock funds) in 401(k) and IRA plans.  Here’s your basic investor guide to bear markets of the recent past.  How bad have stock prices fallen before, and how does this compare to 2007-2009?

In measuring stock market or average stock performance, we will focus on the DOW JONES INDUSTRIAL AVERAGE (DJIA).  This stock indicator is the oldest and still the most popular with investors, often referred to as simply the DOW.  It tells you how the big blue-chip stocks are doing, and basically indicates how stocks in general are performing.

Historically, stocks have returned about 10% a year over the long term.  If the Dow drops 5% in a week, the vast majority of investors lose money.  When it drops by 20% or more over a period of time we are in a bear market, and virtually all stock investors (except the rare speculator) lose money.

History can give us a sense of perspective, and serve as a basic investor guide.  Now let’s look at some truly ugly stock markets.

The bear market that started in 1929 was the worst in American history, with the Dow falling 89% at its low in 1932.  It took about two decades for stock prices to then return to their previous highs of 1929.  A major reason for the market crash: excessive financial leverage.  Investors had bid up stock prices with borrowed money.

1973-1974:  In less than two years the stock market fell 45%.  This bear market was accompanied by rising interest rates and higher inflation.

2000-2002:  The Dow fell 38%, but growth stocks got hammered (especially hi-tech stocks).  The NASDAQ Composite Index fell 78% in less than three years.  Stocks that had gone up like a rocket fell to earth like a rock.  Investor speculation created excessive stock prices especially in areas related to personal computers, the internet and cell phones.

2007-2009:  After rising for about five years, stock prices started falling in the autumn of 2007.  A year later financial crisis acted as a catalyst and the market took a nose dive.  In early 2009 stock prices were down over 50%.  The world’s financial system, and economies across the globe, were in serious trouble.

Once again excessive financial leverage and speculation played a major role.  Major financial institutions,other corporations, investors and homeowners all participated in this game.  Financial leverage is simply investing with borrowed money.  Some major Wall Street firms went to incredulous extremes.  Some folks on Main Street did as well, speculating on real estate properties with little or no money down.

To sum it up, the bear market that started in late 2007 is the worst since the Great Depression.  The end can not be accurately predicted.  Investors generally focus about six months into the future.  When, and only when, they  see a brighter future they will start buying and send stock prices higher.  If the trend continues, a new bull market is born.

A retired financial planner, James Leitz has an MBA (finance) and 35 years of investing experience. For 20 years he advised individual investors, working directly with them helping them to reach their financial goals.

Jim is the author of a complete investor guide, Invest Informed, designed for average investors or would-be investors of all levels of financial background and experience. To learn more about investments and investing and his new financial guide go to http://www.investinformed.com

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How to Turn Pennies Into Millions With Penny Stocks

October 13th, 2009 by admin

I heard a great story about Warren Buffett recently.  One day Warren was riding in the elevator at his office in Omaha.  A few other people got on the elevator as well.  In the middle of the floor was a shinny penny. Everyone had a chance to pick it up, but nobody did.  Finally after a few seconds Warren reaches down and picks it up.  He looked at it for a moment then slipped the penny into his pocket.

Rumor has it, he said “the start of my next billion” as he put the penny in his pocket.

I don’t know if the story’s true or not, but it sounds like something he would do.  We all have dreams of turning pennies into millions (or billions in Warren’s case).  Some people have a knack for making money out of almost anything.

In the stock market, there’s a high risk, high reward way to make lots of money.

 Investing in Penny Stocks.

Now before you question my sanity let me ask you a question?  Have you ever traded penny stocks?  Do you even know what a penny stock is?

There are hundreds of definitions for a penny stock.  Some investors think very literally.  Only stocks that trade for pennies a share are penny stocks.  The US Government defines penny stocks a little more liberally. Here’s the quote right from the SEC website:

The term “penny stock” generally refers to low-priced (below $5), speculative securities of very small companies.  While penny stocks generally are quoted over-the-counter, such as on the OTC Bulletin Board or in the Pink-Sheets, they may also trade on securities exchanges, including foreign securities exchanges.  In addition, penny stocks include the securities of certain private companies with no active trading market.

Look, forget all that legalese and government mumbo jumbo.

For me a penny stock is a publicly traded company whose entire market value (their market cap) is very small.  See, stocks are classified according to their size.  Large cap stocks are worth more than $50 billion.  Mid cap stocks are worth $10 to $50 billion.  Small cap stocks are worth $1 to $10 billion.  And micro-cap stocks or penny stocks are worth from $50 million to $1 billion.

How do you classify companies worth less than $50 million . . . I call them hobbies!

Seriously, if you’re able to invest heavily in one of these micro-cap penny stocks just as it starts to grow, you can make some serious money.

Do you want an example?

About a year ago I was doing some research on the coal industry.  If you don’t know, coal’s one of the biggest sources of energy for the United States.  Some people have even crowned it “King Coal” and called the US the Saudi Arabia of coal.

To say we have lots of the stuff is an understatement.

While I was doing some research I came across a very interesting company, James River Coal (JRCC).  The company was founded in 1988 and produces coal for sale to electric utilities and industrial consumers. They have 6 mining complexes, 26 underground and surface mines, and 10 preparation plants.  All told the company has more than 265 million tons of proven and probable coal reserves.

Not bad for a little company that in August of 2007 was selling for less than $5 a share.

James River Coal was a penny stock.  The entire company was worth less that $125 million dollars.

Coal prices however were starting to go up and up and up.  And do you know what went up and up and up along with prices?  That’s right, the stock prices of all the coal companies.  Not just James River Coal but some of the big players too.  Companies like Arch Coal (ACI) and Massey Energy (MEE) watched as their stock climbed.

So how can you make money trading these penny stocks?

The stock for JRCC was stuck below $5 for months and traded below $10 for almost half a year.  You could have bought all you wanted.

Then as oil prices and coal prices started to climb the stock just took off.  In less than a year the stock skyrocketed from penny stock status to more than $60 a share.  You read that right . . . more than $60 a share.

JRCC returned more than 1,100% in less than a year!

Now you’ll notice the stock’s recently fallen in price.  That’s no doubt due to many investors taking their huge profits off the table.  Despite this recent correction, the stock’s still up more than 500%.

Now you see how investing in penny stocks can be so valuable?

Don’t forget, like anything, investing in a penny stock does have some risk.  Make sure to do your due diligence and discuss with your broker all the risks and potential rewards of penny stock investing.

Brian Mikes is the editor of the Dynamic Wealth Report, a free investment newsletter that offers investment ideas and news you can’t get from the mainstream investment press. Brian and his team bring decades of Wall Street and Silicon Valley experience to help you discover profitable trading ideas you can use today.

In addition to penny stock trade ideas, you’ll also receive FREE updates on penny stocks, options, ETFs, commodities and currencies that offer the best opportunity for immediate profit. Click here to start your free subscription today: http://www.DynamicWealthReport.com/new.htm

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The Recession is Over

October 13th, 2009 by admin

In a statement released today by the National Association of Business Economists, the statement “the recession is over” was heard loud and clear.  However while there latest survey of business economists might say that the recession is over they all agree that the road to recovery is going to be quite moderate in comparison to the steep decline experienced in this last recession.   The full report and details of the survey can be read on the National Association of Business Economists website at www.nabe.com or Full Report  

Many are agree that this is good news but even more are skeptical as job numbers are still indicating a slow down rather an upward trend.  News of this latest survey is sure to have an interesting effect on the market as the Dow steadily creeps towards 10K. 

You can read more about this story in the business journal 

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CTYX Update

June 19th, 2008 by admin

CTYX Closed out the day Up 20%

If you bought early and closed your position miday than you too should have captured a 10-15% Profit, keeping with our methodology.

Remeber Moderate Profits Day After Day!

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CTYX - Connectyx Technologies

June 18th, 2008 by admin

CTYX - Light Promotion

Connectyx Technologies
Symbol: CTYX.PK
Current Price: .10

This stock is currently receiving promotion from a small number of the Internet Stock Promoters.  Promotion is light but the chart for this stock indicates that it may lend additional help in pushing this stock upward.  Add this stock to your watch list for the tomorrows trading day. 

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Penny Stock Investors Guide

March 1st, 2008 by admin

Microcap Stock:

A Guide for Investors

Introduction

Information is the investor’s best tool when it comes to investing wisely. But accurate information about “microcap stocks” — low-priced stocks issued by the smallest of companies — may be difficult to find. Many microcap companies do not file financial reports with the SEC, so it’s hard for investors to get the facts about the company’s management, products, services, and finances. When reliable information is scarce, fraudsters can easily spread false information about microcap companies, making profits while creating losses for unsuspecting investors.

In the battle against microcap fraud, the SEC has toughened its rules and taken actions against wrongdoers, but we can’t stop every microcap fraud. We need your help in winning the battle. Before you consider investing in a microcap company, arm yourself first with information. This alert tells you about microcap stocks, how to find information, what “red flags” to consider, and where to turn if you run into trouble.

What Is a Microcap Stock?

The term “microcap stock” applies to companies with low or “micro” capitalizations, meaning the total value of the company’s stock. Microcap companies typically have limited assets. For example, in cases where the SEC suspended trading in microcap stocks, the average company had only $6 million in net tangible assets — and nearly half had less than $1.25 million. Microcap stocks tend to be low priced and trade in low volumes.

Where Do Microcap Stocks Trade?

Many microcap stocks trade in the “over-the-counter” (OTC) market and are quoted on OTC systems, such as the OTC Bulletin Board (OTCBB) or the “Pink Sheets.”

  • OTC Bulletin Board   The OTCBB is an electronic quotation system that displays real-time quotes, last-sale prices, and volume information for many OTC securities that are not listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market or a national securities exchange. Brokers who subscribe to the system can use the OTCBB to look up prices or enter quotes for OTC securities. Although the NASD oversees the OTCBB, the OTCBB is not part of the Nasdaq Stock Market. Fraudsters often claim that an OTCBB company is a Nasdaq company to mislead investors into thinking that the company is bigger than it is.
     
  • The “Pink Sheets”  The Pink Sheets — named for the color of paper on which they’ve historically been printed — are listings of price quotes for companies that trade in the over-the-counter market (OTC market). “Market makers” — the brokers who commit to buying and selling the securities of OTC issuers-can use the pink sheets to publish bid and ask prices. A company named Pink Sheets LLC, formerly known as the National Quotation Bureau, publishes the pink sheets in both hard copy and electronic format. Pink Sheets LLC is not registered with the SEC as a stock exchange, nor does the SEC regulate its activities.

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Penny Stocks - SEC Definition

February 1st, 2008 by admin

 

The term “penny stock” generally refers to low-priced (below $5), speculative securities of very small companies. While penny stocks generally are quoted over-the-counter, such as on the OTC Bulletin Board or in the Pink Sheets, they may also trade on securities exchanges, including foreign securities exchanges. In addition, penny stocks include the securities of certain private companies with no active trading market.

Before a broker-dealer can sell a penny stock, SEC rules require the firm to first approve the customer for the transaction and receive from the customer a written agreement to the transaction. The firm must furnish the customer a document describing the risks of investing in penny stocks. The firm must tell the customer the current market quotation, if any, for the penny stock and the compensation the firm and its broker will receive for the trade. Finally, the firm must send monthly account statements showing the market value of each penny stock held in the customer’s account.

Penny stocks may trade infrequently, which means that it may be difficult to sell penny stock shares once you own them. Because it may be difficult to find quotations for certain penny stocks, they may be impossible to accurately price. Investors in penny stocks should be prepared for the possibility that they may lose their whole investment.

For more information, read the penny stock rules section of our Broker-Dealer Registration Guide. You may also want to review the penny stock rules (Securities Exchange Act Rules 3a51-1 and 15g-1 through 15g-100).

Before you consider investing in the stock of any small company, be sure to read our brochure, Microcap Stock: A Guide for Investors.

http://www.sec.gov/answers/penny.htm

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