Rentech Inc. (RTK)

Knobias reported on Rentech Inc. (RTK) previously and we are highlighting the company here at the QualityStocks.net Daily Newsletter.

Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, Rentech Inc. is a leading synthetic fuels technology and development company. Incorporated in 1981, they develop technologies that transform under-utilized energy resources into clean alternative fuels. Rentech trades on the American Stock Exchange (AMEX).

They have developed their Rentech Process, which is an advanced form of the Fischer-Tropsch (FT) Process. Fischer-Tropsch is a gas-to-liquid process, originating in 1923, to produce synthetic fuel. The Fischer-Tropsch process is a catalyzed chemical reaction in which synthesis gas, a mixture of carbon monoxide and hydrogen, converts into liquid hydrocarbons of various forms. Based on this, the Rentech Process, developed over a 25-year period, can convert a wide array of carbon-bearing materials, such as biomass and municipal solid waste, into ultra clean fuels and chemicals. The company has patented their Rentech Process.

Rentech has developed and licenses their Fischer-Tropsch coal-to-liquids (CTL) and gas-to-liquids (GTL) process. This process converts synthesis gas made from coal, petroleum coke, natural gas, and other solid or liquid carbon-bearing materials into valuable products. These products include ultra-low sulfur and ultra-low aromatic transportation fuels known as Fischer-Tropsch Diesel (FTD). Other products produced from this process are naphtha, specialty waxes, petrochemical feedstock, fuel cell feedstock, and synthetic lubricant base stock products. Naphtha is a petroleum-based chemical used primarily as feedstock for producing a high-octane gasoline.

Rentech hopes to be one of the leaders in FT development for the long-term. They are developing their 10-12 barrel per day Product Development Unit at Sand Creek in Commerce City, Colorado. This will become a fully integrated coal-to-liquids facility. The intent of this project is to produce test quantities of ultra-clean fuels, provide operating training, and be the company's center for FT technology advancement.

In June, Rentech Inc. announced that they have formed an alliance with UOP LLC, a Honeywell company, to offer jointly the companies’ respective technologies for the commercial production of synthetic fuels, specialty waxes, and chemicals. The non-exclusive agreement allows Rentech’s proprietary process to convert synthesis gas from biomass and fossil resources into hydrocarbons to align with UOP’s hydrocracking and hydrotreating technologies that process and upgrade hydrocarbons into ultra-clean synthetic fuels, specialty waxes, and chemicals.

Rentech Inc. (RTK) closed the day's session at $1.55, which was down $0.01 or 0.64 percent from yesterday's close. Their volume was 448,034 for a 3-month average volume of 1,269,870. The company's 52-week spread is $0.82 to $2.60.

Panhandle Oil and Gas Inc. (PHX)

Small Cap Investor reported on Panhandle Oil and Gas Inc. (PHX) and today we are as well here at the QualityStocks.net Daily Newsletter.

Operating as an independent oil and gas producer, Panhandle Oil and Gas Inc. has a rich tradition in the Oklahoma Panhandle. Headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, they trade on the American Stock Exchange (AMEX). Panhandle's focus is the exploration and production of natural gas and oil.

The company began in 1926 and went public in 1979 after merging with the Panhandle Royalty Company. April of 2007 saw a new name for the company: Panhandle Oil and Gas Inc. In 2001, they acquired Wood Oil Company, which they operate as a subsidiary. Panhandle Oil and Gas Inc. currently owns 254,778 mineral acres. They have a working interest or royalty interest in over 4,000 wells. However, they do not operate any wells on their own. They conduct all of their exploration and development in working arrangements with operating oil and gas companies. These companies are mostly large independents.

With most of their holdings centered in Oklahoma, Panhandle also has assets in other states. Panhandle owns net fee mineral acres in Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas, North Dakota, New Mexico, and Texas.

The company is developing gas resource projects on mineral acreage they own in southeast Oklahoma and Arkansas. They are a dividend-paying corporation. For the first quarter of 2008, their net income was $3,480,307 or $.41 per share as compared to a net income of $1,983,493 or $.23 per share for the same quarter in 2007.

On July 9, Panhandle Oil & Gas Inc. announced that they filed an application to list its common stock on the New York Stock Exchange. Panhandle said they expect to begin trading on the NYSE on July 22 under their current symbol "PHX." The company stated that their shares would continue to trade on the American Stock Exchange until that time.

On June 26, the company announced they were selected for inclusion in the Russell 3000® Index. The Russell Indexes are the leading equity index family for institutional investors with more than $4.4 trillion in investment assets benchmarked to them. Membership in the Russell 3000®, which remains in place for one year, means automatic inclusion in the large-cap Russell 1000® Index or small-cap Russell 2000® Index as well as the appropriate growth and value style indexes.

Panhandle Oil and Gas Inc. (PHX) closed today at $37.26 down $0.09 or 0.24 percent. Their 52-week range is $20.18 to $39.90. The volume today was 14,420 for a 3-month average volume of 24,626.60.

SyntheMed Inc. (SYMD)

Stock Stars reported on SyntheMed Inc. (SYMD) today, Knobias reported on them previously, and today we are highlighting the company here at the QualityStocks.net Daily Newsletter.

SyntheMed, Inc. is a biomaterials company engaged in the development and commercialization of anti-adhesion, drug delivery products, and other surgical implants. With headquarters in Iselin, New Jersey, the company trades on the OTCBB with a current market capitalization of $30.67M. They are part of the Medical Appliances and Equipment industry in the Healthcare sector. The company also has a European office in Belgium.

SyntheMed Inc. focuses on the furthering of product development programs based on their proprietary bioresorbable polymer technology. Bioresorbable polymers are those polymers that serve a temporary function in the body and then safely degrade into fragments, which either metabolize or eliminate through normal excretory functions. Products that the company currently is developing focus on preventing or reducing post-operative adhesions from surgical procedures. These products are in various stages of clinical trials and pre-clinical studies.

The company's mission is to provide unique benefits to their patients, customers, and shareholders through assessing, developing, and enhancing proprietary, innovative technologies. They also work continually to produce medical products with strong competitive advantages that can serve large markets. The company continues to pursue development programs and collaborative relationships, which they hope will result in the broadening of the proprietary polymer technology portfolio. They also hope to apply this technology in a number of new product categories.

Yesterday, SyntheMed announced that REPEL-CV®, their bioresorbable adhesion barrier film for the reduction of adhesions following cardiac surgery, has received Health Canada approval for use in pediatric patients who undergo open-heart surgery. Force3 Medicale Inc. will market REPEL-CV throughout Canada. Force3 is a Montreal-based distributor of cardiac surgery products. Marc Sportsman, SyntheMed's Vice President of Sales, stated, "We are pleased to receive the Health Canada approval which allows us to further expand the international distribution of REPEL-CV."

SyntheMed Inc. (SYMD) closed Tuesday's trading at $0.35 up $0.09 or 34.62 percent. Their volume was 47,675 for a 3-month average volume of 21,596.90. The company's 52-week spread is $0.26 to $1.39.

Rock Energy Resources Inc. (RCKE)

OTC Picks, Red Chip, Elite Financial, Knobias, Street Insider, Investment House, Chart Advisors, Another Winning Trade, Newsletter Advisors, FRT Alerts, Schaeffers Research, Hot Stix Inc., and Forbes have all reported on Rock Energy Resources Inc. (RCKE) and today we focus on the company as well here at the QualityStocks.net Daily Newsletter.

Rock Energy Resources is a small, independent oil and gas company based in Houston, Texas. Founded in April 2004 as Rock Energy Partners LP, Rock Energy Resources also engages in producing oil from the Diatomite and Monterey formations in the Orcutt field and from the Northwest Casmalia Diatomite field. Both of these fields are in Santa Barbara County, California. This area has a known resource base of over 2.5 billion barrels of oil.

The company chooses prospects by using the most advanced technology, including 2D and 3D data, micromagnetics, and sophisticated interpretive tools, to help them uncover the most promising opportunities. Their natural gas projects include a 100 percent operated working interest in the prolific Wilcox trend in the Garwood field. This leasehold is 1,650 acres, in Colorado County, Texas. They also have a 100 percent working interest in the Bob West Prospect, a 1,110-acre leasehold in Starr County, Texas. As of December 31, 2007, Rock Energy had total proved net oil reserves of 9,970 barrels and total proved net natural gas reserves of 486,880 thousands of cubic feet of natural gas.

On June 3, 2008, Rock Energy Resources Inc. reported that the initial steaming results at their Orcutt Diatomite project exceeded its expectations. Tom Elliott, President, and Chief Operating Officer of the Company said, “During the first 16 hours of testing, we flowed back an estimated 125 barrels of oil. Bear in mind that we achieved this output using only temporary steaming facilities. At this time, our total steam injections into any one well are significantly below what we will be doing with permanent facilities, which we look to have up and running in the fourth quarter of this year. We have a lot to learn over the coming months, however, these results are certainly well above what we had expected.”

Today, the company announced that their management team will be hosting a special conference call and webcast tomorrow afternoon, July 16, 2008, beginning at 4:15 PM ET to discuss material corporate matters involving Rock Energy’s prevailing oil and gas exploration and development activities. They will release a news announcement detailing these matters approximately 30 minutes prior to the scheduled call time. The conference call can be accessed via telephone by dialing toll free 1-800-366-8058 or via the web at www.rockenergyresources.net. A replay of the web cast will be available on the site later in the evening.

Rock Energy Resources Inc. (RCKE) closed the day's trading at $2.80, which was up $0.10 or 3.70 percent. Their volume for the day was 8,100 shares. The company's 3-month average volume is 69,362.30.

GSI Commerce Inc. (GSIC)

Knobias has reported on GSI Commerce Inc. (GSIC) and today we choose to feature the company here at the QualityStocks.net Daily Newsletter.

GSI Commerce Inc. is a provider of e-commerce solutions for retailers, branded manufacturers, entertainment firms, and professional sports organizations. GSI Commerce has their headquarters in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Some of the businesses they collaborate with are Major League Baseball, the Houston Texans of the NFL, iRobot, Bath and Body Works, Ralph Lauren, Toys "R" Us, and CBS Sports to name just a few of the many they deal with.

The company's focus is to provide e-commerce capabilities to their customers through their integrated e-commerce platform. This platform consists of technology, logistics, customer care, and marketing services. GSI now has approximately 85 partners that they work with to help them get their e-commerce operations up-to-speed and operating efficiently.

They began their e-commerce operation in 1999; by 2002, they had a west coast office serving institutions such as Public Broadcasting Service and Nickelodeon. By 2004, the company had net revenues of $335.1M. In 2005, GSI ventured into providing e-commerce solutions to Zales Corporation, a jewelry and luxury goods company. In 2006, GSI purchased Aspherio, S.L., a Barcelona, Spain-based company that provides outsourced e-commerce solutions. With their acquisition in 2007 of Accretive Commerce Inc., a provider of e-commerce, fulfillment, and customer care solutions, GSI continues to grow.

Yesterday, GSI Commerce announced they have signed an extended and expanded multiyear contract for marketing services with Toys"R"Us, Inc. With this contract, GSI will provide Toys"R"Us, Inc. with advanced digital marketing services. This will be through their gsi interactive(sm), the company's full-service interactive marketing, and design agency. Toys"R"Us, Inc. will use gsi interactive's services for e-mail marketing, paid search and online advertising, affiliate marketing, content creation, and interactive design.

Today, GSI Commerce Inc. (GSIC) closed at $11.75. This was up $0.22 or 1.91 percent. Their 52-week range is $9.54 to $29.27. Their volume was 543,427 today for a 3-month average share volume of 456,683.

American Defense Systems Inc. (EAG)

Today we are highlighting American Defense Systems Inc. (EAG) here at the QualityStocks.net Daily Newsletter.

American Defense Systems Inc. is a Hicksville, New York headquartered company that trades on the American Stock Exchange. They offer advanced and innovative solutions in the design, fabrication, and installation of transparent and opaque armor, security doors, windows, and curtain wall systems. Founded in 2003, the company serves military, law enforcement, homeland defense, and corporate customers with functional and aesthetically pleasing security applications.

The company utilizes their in-house design team and full complement of engineering capabilities to provide for customers who need their products within tight timeframes. The company strives to meet their customers' demands promptly while maintaining strict quality control. American Defense Systems Inc. is a preferred contractor of the U.S. Military. They received the 2007 Region II Prime Contractor of the Year Award from the U.S. Small Business Administration.

American Defense Systems Inc. specializes in custom designs for security applications, which they supply to the mobile and fixed infrastructures physical security industry. They work collaboratively with their varied client base to produce products to meet their exact needs. For military applications, the company's Crew Protection Kits (CPKs) are custom designed and fitted so that they give maximum amount of security to a user.

They also have their new and revolutionary T2 Tactical Training Systems. These offer state-of-the-art instructional opportunities to law enforcement, military, SWAT and Special Operations units. Users train with their own weapons in customized highly authentic video scenarios so they can develop their skills. They can also use the T2 to hone advanced tactics and capabilities.

Trainees engage in a tactical operation reacting to the video using their own guns with real ammunition fired at the video screen. An infrared camera detects their success in subduing a threat. A technologically advanced fortified bullet trap captures the live ammunition fired. The T2 command console digitally records each user and assigns a proficiency score to their performance. Units or agencies can track the progress of trainees for each tactical scenario, which makes it beneficial for unit assignments or annual review purposes. The Crew Protection Kits (CPKs) and T2 Tactical Training Systems products are just two examples from the diverse line the company offers.

On June 25, American Defense Systems, Inc. announced they have recently secured multiple contracts from the U.S. Army and Marine Corps to provide Crew Protection Up-Armor Kits and spare parts for multiple types of engineering and construction vehicles. The total value of the new contracts is $7.7 million. Mr. Anthony J. Piscitelli, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer of American Defense Systems, Inc., stated "We are pleased to announce this latest round of Crew Protection Up-Armor Kits and spare parts to follow on orders from the U.S. Army and Marine Corps as we look to continue to support the protection of our troops overseas. With these order to be realized in the current fiscal year, we are progressing well towards our objective of full year revenue growth of between 29 percent and 48 percent year-over-year."

American Defense Systems Inc. (EAG) closed Tuesday's trading at $0.90, which was down $0.03 or 3.23 percent. The volume for the company was 33,000 shares.

Encompass Group Affiliates Inc. (ECGA)

StockEgg.com and Standout Stocks reported today on Encompass Group Affiliates Inc. (ECGA) and today we choose to as well here at the QualityStocks.net Daily Newsletter.

Founded in 1997, Encompass Group Affiliates, Inc. is a company that specializes in the consumer electronic aftermarket service and supply chain commonly known as reverse logistics. Headquartered in New York, New York, the company trades on the OTCBB and has a current market capitalization of $3.05 million. The company acquires businesses that provide computer and electronic repair services, parts distribution, and asset management services. They provide services for flat screen televisions, laptop computers, monitors, multi-function units, personal digital assistants, digital cameras, and office equipment.

Encompass Group Affiliates addresses the end-user driven product support and repair industry, in addition to the manufacturer-driven recovery and e-Waste industry. They provide single-source lifecycle management services for technology products in the North American market, and are also pursuing global growth. Their customers include original equipment manufacturers, retailers, third party administrators, and end-users.

Today, Encompass Group Affiliates, Inc. announced that Philips Consumer Lifestyle North America has signed an agreement with Vance Baldwin Electronics, a wholly owned subsidiary of Encompass Group Affiliates Inc., to transform and manage their service activities in North America for all digital flat panel display products. Under the agreement, Vance Baldwin Electronics assumes the management and execution responsibilities for operational and order fulfillment of the replacement parts business for those products. The contract authorizes the company as the single primary authorized distributor to supply original replacement parts to the service community in North America.

Encompass Group Affiliates Inc. (ECGA) closed Tuesday's trading at $0.0005 up $0.0001 or 25.00 percent. Their volume for the day was 107,916,933.

Allos Therapeutics Inc. (ALTH)

HotOTC.com reported on Allos Therapeutics Inc. (ALTH) today, The Tycoon Report and Knobias reported on them previously, and today we highlight the company here at the QualityStocks.net Daily Newsletter.

Headquartered in Westminster, Colorado, a suburb located northwest of Denver, Allos Therapeutics Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focusing on developing and commercializing innovative small molecule drugs for the treatment of cancer. They trade on the NASDAQ and went public in March of 2000. They currently have 65 employees.

Allos Therapeutics Inc.'s lead product candidate, PDX (pralatrexate), is an antifolate currently under evaluation in a Phase 2 (PROPEL) trial in patients with relapsed or refractory peripheral T-cell lymphoma. Allos is also investigating PDX in patients with non-small cell lung cancer and a range of lymphoma sub-types. Their other product candidate is RH1, which is a targeted chemotherapeutic agent currently undergoing evaluation in a Phase 1 trial in patients with advanced solid tumors or non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (NHL).

The company's business strategy is to focus on the oncology market and to advance their PDX product development program. They also plan to develop sales and marketing capabilities to maximize the commercial success of their product candidates. Additionally, they plan to continue to expand their product candidate portfolio.

The company's President, and Chief Executive Officer, is Paul L. Berns. He joined Allos in March 2006. From June 2002 to July 2005, Mr. Berns was President, Chief Executive Officer, and a director of Bone Care International, Inc., a specialty pharmaceutical company. From 2001 to 2002, Mr. Berns served as Vice President, and General Manager of the Immunology, Oncology, and Pain Therapeutics business unit of Abbott Laboratories.

Members of the Allos's senior management team presented a corporate overview at the Collins Stewart Fourth Annual Growth Conference in New York. This took place on Tuesday, July 8, 2008. The webcast is available for replay on Allos’ website through July 25, 2008.

Allos Therapeutics Inc. (ALTH) closed the day's trading at $8.32, which was up $0.36 or 4.52 percent. The company's share volume was 721,292 for a 3-month average volume of 384,398. Their 52-week spread is $3.92 to $8.00.

Patriot Energy Corp. (PGYC)

The QualityStocks.net Daily Newsletter would like to spotlight Patriot Energy Corp. (PGYC). Today, Patriot Energy Corp. closed trading at $0.0695, which was down $0.0805 or 53.67 percent. Their volume today was 742,039 shares. Their 3-month average volume is 22,696.90 shares. Their 52-week range is $0.04 to $0.95.

Patriot Energy Corporation announced that they have started the process to change the name of their company to better represent the business of 100 percent wholly owned subsidiary TelTeck Solutions Inc.. The new name for Patriot Energy will be TelTeck Solutions Inc. The URL for TelTeck Solutions is http://teltecksolutions.com/home.htm. The new name of the company will serve to brand the company in the investing public's eyes. They expect to complete this process in a timely manner and the new name will result in new certificates issued with new CUSIP numbers. The company has also begun the process of listing their shares for listing on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.

Patriot Energy Corporation dba TelTeck Solutions announced today that they have agreed with QualityStocks to be featured in The Small Cap QualityStocks Daily Newsletter, Daily Video Internet broadcast, and QualityStocks Daily Blogs and Message Boards. Additionally, Patriot Energy dba TelTeck Solution Inc. outlined today the size of the market for TelTeck Solution's five exclusive proprietary products ready for market. TelTeck Solutions' (TTS) product offering is varied and has applications in many spaces of the telematics industry. The telematics market represents a five billion dollar market annually. Disclaimer

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MyECheck (MYEC)

The QualityStocks.net Daily Newsletter would like to spotlight MyECheck Inc. (MYEC). Today, MyECheck Inc. closed trading at $2.60, which was up $0.50 or 23.81 percent. Their volume today was 40,307 shares. Their 3-month average volume is 100,494 shares. Their 52-week range is $1.55 to $4.00.

MyECheck Inc. announced that their software has gone live at Mentor Public Schools, an Ohio School District. MyECheck previously announced that they had signed an agreement, and now they have managed to implement their software within about five days of the signing. This quick turn-around is attributed to the streamlined integration process that MyECheck has now built for their clients utilizing easy application programming interfaces (APIs).

MyECheck Inc. announced the signing of Mentor Public Schools as a client. They will be providing the Ohio School District with their full and complete suite of electronic check processing services. Mentor Public Schools is a School District in Mentor, Lake County, Ohio with 14 Schools, including elementary, middle and high schools. MyECheck's eCheck solution will give parents the option of debiting their checking accounts for payments such as loading their children's lunch cards safely.

MyECheck Inc. announced it is pleased that Checkgateway, a leading provider of electronic payment services, is now processing eChecks using MyECheck's patent pending Software system. Checkgateway is a gateway partner and its merchant clients can now process Remotely Created Check transactions through the MyECheck payment engine. These eChecks transmit in near real-time to banks MyECheck's has partnerships with or directly to the check clearing system for quicker clearing times. Checkgateway is a leader and innovator in the Automated Clearing House (ACH) payment processing industry.

MyECheck Inc. announced the signing of Raza.com as a client. They will provide the online provider of phone cards with its full complement of electronic check processing services. Raza.com customers can now use their checking accounts as an additional form of online payment due to Raza.com's agreement with MYEC. MyECheck's patent pending software can debit every U.S. checking account, this provides e-commerce merchants financial access to more consumers and businesses than any other payment method available today.

MyECheck Inc. announced an agreement with Unlimited Furniture as a client. They will be providing the online retailer with its comprehensive suite of electronic check processing services. Unlimited Furniture customers will now have the option of using their checking accounts as an additional form of online payment when they make purchases.

MyECheck Inc. offers online merchants, call centers, billers, retail POS and RDC/back office applications an array of comprehensive Check 21 imaging, processing and related solutions. The company was created to meet the demand for an alternative payment solution to credit cards when buying products and services online.

MyECheck Inc. has made great strides since its inception four years ago. MyECheck has stayed committed to enhancing its offerings as well as launching brand new services, making it a leader in Check 21 solutions today. The company is known for offering the most comprehensive suite of electronic check processing services in the industry.

MyECheck Inc. differs from ACH by increasing capability with consumer accounts, expediting the clearing process, and providing exceptional charge-back protection. The regulations imposed by Check 21 law and Uniform Commercial Code (UCC state law) are more favorable to the recipient than those governing ACH transactions, allowing simplification, easier compliance and reduced costs. Disclaimer

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Patent Issued for Core Technology Used by MyECheck Inc. for Remotely Created Check Service

MyECheck Inc. Signs Mentor Public Schools to Its Online Check Service

MyECheck Launches Checkgateway on Its Check 21 (RCC) Software Platform

MyECheck Inc. Signs Telecommunications Company Raza.com to Its Online Check Service