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Pacific Ethanol Inc. (NASDAQ: PEIX)

Pacific Ethanol Inc. (PEIX) produces and sells ethanol and its co-products, including wet distillers grain, and provides transportation, storage and delivery of ethanol through third-party service providers in the Western United States, primarily in California, Nevada, Arizona, Oregon, Colorado, Idaho and Washington. It has customer relationships throughout the western United States and supplier relationships throughout the western and midwestern United States. Pacific Ethanol’s customers are integrated oil companies and gasoline marketers. It supplies ethanol to its customers either from its own ethanol production facilities located within the regions it serves, or with ethanol procured in bulk from other producers. In May 2009, the Company announced that its subsidiaries, which own its four wholly owned ethanol production facilities, have filed voluntary petitions under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy code in the District of Delaware. continue

Washington Mutual Inc. (OTCPK: WAMUQ)

Washington Mutual Inc. is in bankruptcy. Investors should be cautious in buying common stock of companies in bankruptcy. It is extremely risky and is likely to lead to financial loss.

Washington Mutual Inc. (WAMUQ) is a consumer and small business banking company with operations in U.S. markets. The Company is a savings and loan holding company. It owns two banking subsidiaries, Washington Mutual Bank (WMB) and Washington Mutual Bank fsb (WMBfsb), as well as numerous non-bank subsidiaries. The Company operates in four segments: the Retail Banking Group, which operates a retail bank network of 2,257 stores in California, Florida, Texas, New York, Washington, Illinois, Oregon, New Jersey, Georgia, Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, Utah, Idaho and Connecticut; the Card Services Group, which operates a nationwide credit card lending business; the Commercial Group, which conducts a multi-family and commercial real estate lending business in selected markets, and the Home Loans Group, which engages in nationwide single-family residential real estate lending, servicing and capital markets activities. In September 2008, the Company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. continue

Delcath Systems Inc. (NASDAQ: DCTH)

Delcath Systems Inc. (DCTH) is a development-stage company that has developed a device designed to administer high dose chemotherapy and other therapeutic agents to diseased organs or regions of the body. The Company focused its efforts on the development of a single product, the Delcath PHP System, for the treatment of tumors of the liver. continue

Keryx Biopharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: KERX)

Keryx Biopharmaceuticals Inc. (KERX) is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the acquisition, development, and commercialization of pharmaceutical products for the treatment of life-threatening diseases including renal disease and cancer. The Company is developing Zerenex (ferric citrate), an oral, iron-based compound that has the capacity to bind to phosphate and form non-absorbable complexes. Zerenex is in phase II clinical development for the treatment of hyperphosphatemia (elevated phosphate levels) in patients with end stage renal disease (ESRD). Keryx is developing KRX-0401 (perifosine), oral anti-cancer agent that modulates Akt, a protein in the body associated with tumor survival and growth. KRX-0401 is in phase II clinical development for multiple tumor types. KERX has strategic alliances with AEterna Zentaris Inc., Panion & BF Biotech Inc., Japan Tobacco Inc. and Torii Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. for the manufacture and commercialization of its products. continue

Art Technology Group Inc. (NASDAQ: ARTG)

Art Technology Group Inc. (ARTG) develops and markets a suite of e-commerce software products and software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions, as well as provide related services, including support and maintenance, professional services, application hosting, e-commerce optimization services for enhancing online sales and education. Its solutions are designed to provide an e-commerce Web site for its customers to create an online customer base. Its ATG Commerce Suite consists of solutions delivered through perpetual software licenses or delivered as recurring SAAS solutions. The Company’s products suite include The ATG Commerce Suite, The ATG Adaptive Scenario Engine, ATG Commerce Search, ATG Merchandising, ATG Content Administration, ATG Outreach, ATG Self-Service, ATG Commerce Service and ATG Knowledge. Its subsidiaries include Primus Knowledge Solutions Inc., eStara Inc. and CleverSet. In January 2010, the Company announced that it has acquired InstantService. continue

Gasco Energy Inc. (AMEX: GSX)

Gasco Energy Inc. (GSX) is a natural gas and petroleum exploitation, development and production company engaged in locating and developing hydrocarbon resources, primarily in the Rocky Mountain region. The Company’s principal business is the acquisition of leasehold interests in petroleum and natural gas rights, either directly or indirectly, and the exploitation and development of properties subject to these leases. It focuses its drilling efforts in the Riverbend Project located in the Uinta Basin of northeastern Utah, targeting the Wasatch, Mesaverde Blackhawk, Mancos, Dakota and Morrison formations. As of December 31, 2008, it held interests in 330,923 gross acres (214,483 net acres) located in Utah, Wyoming, California and Nevada. As of December 31, 2008, the Company held an interest in 126 gross producing wells (7.73 wells, net to its interest) and five shut-in wells (5 net) located on these properties. The Company was formerly known as San Joaquin Resources Inc. continue

CombinatoRx Inc. (NASDAQ: CRXX)

CombinatoRx Inc. (CRXX) is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing synergistic combination pharmaceuticals. The Company has devoted substantially all of its resources to the development of its drug discovery technology and the research and development of its drug candidates, including conducting preclinical and clinical trials and seeking intellectual property protection for its technology and product candidates. It has been advancing a portfolio of four product candidates, Synavive (CRx-102), CRx-401, CRx-191 and CRx-197, through clinical research and development, and has a number of product candidates that have either completed phase IIa clinical trials or are in preclinical development. Its portfolio of clinical product candidates targets multiple diseases including immuno-inflammatory diseases, metabolic disease, chronic pain and topical dermatoses. In December 2009, CombinatoRx and Neuromed Pharmaceuticals Inc. announced that they have merged. continue

Huntington Bancshares Inc. (NASDAQ: HBAN)

Huntington Bancshares Inc. (HBAN) is a multi-state diversified financial holding company. Through its subsidiaries, the Company provides full-service commercial and consumer banking services, mortgage banking services, automobile financing, equipment leasing, investment management, trust services, brokerage services, customized insurance service programs, and other financial products and services. The Company has four lines of business: Regional Banking; Private Financial, Capital Markets and Insurance Group; Auto Finance and Dealer Services; and Treasury/Other. The Company’s only banking subsidiary is The Huntington National Bank. continue

Hemispherx Biopharma Inc. (AMEX: HEB)

Hemispherx Biopharma Inc. (HEB) is a biopharmaceutical company engaged in the clinical development, manufacture, marketing and distribution of new drug therapies based on natural immune system enhancing technologies for the treatment of viral and immune based chronic disorders. The Company’s products include Ampligen and Alferon N and Injection. Ampligen includes application as a treatment for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) and as a vaccine enhancer (adjuvant) for both therapeutic and preventative vaccine development. Alferon N is an indicator for refractory or recurring genital warts. Alferon LDO (Low Dose Oral) is an application under early stage development targeting influenza and viral diseases. Ampligen is an experimental drug undergoing clinical development for the treatment of CFS. continue

Aastrom Biosciences Inc. (NASDAQ: ASTM)(D*)

* Financial status indicator is deficient: Issuer failed to meet NASDAQ continued listing requirements.

Aastrom Biosciences Inc. (ASTM) is a regenerative medicine company and focuses on the clinical development of autologous cell products for the repair or regeneration of multiple human tissues, based on its Tissue Repair Cell (TRC) technology. The Company’s preclinical and clinical product development programs utilize patient-derived bone marrow stem and early progenitor cell populations and are investigated for their ability to aid in the regeneration of tissues, such as cardiac, vascular and bone. TRC-based products have been used in over 350 patients, and its stages of development are Cardiac regeneration includes Cardiac Repair Cells (CRCs); Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) (severe heart failure); Vascular regeneration includes Vascular Repair Cells (VRCs); Critical limb ischemia (CLI); Bone regeneration includes Bone Repair Cells (BRCs); Osteonecrosis of the femoral head; Non-union fractures, and Maxillofacial. continue

Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide Inc. (NASDAQ: QTWW)(E*)

Financial status indicator if delinquent: Issuer missed regulatory filing deadline.

Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide Inc. (QTWW) is a fully integrated alternative energy company, and a player in the development and production of propulsion systems, energy storage technologies, and alternative fuel vehicles. The Company’s portfolio of technologies include electronic controls, hybrid electric drive systems, hydrogen storage and metering systems, and alternative fuel technologies that enable fuel efficient, low emission hybrid, plug-in electric hybrid, fuel cell and alternative fuel vehicles. On January 16, 2008, the Company completed a series of transactions that resulted in the disposal of substantially all the assets of the Tecstar Automotive Group business segment. Prior to the disposal, the Tecstar Automotive Group business segment comprised all of the business activities of Tecstar Automotive Group Inc. and its subsidiaries. On January 4, 2008, QTWW acquired a 24.9% ownership interest in asola Advanced and Automotive Solar Systems GmbH. continue

China Tel Group Inc. (OTCBB: CHTL)

China Tel Group Inc. (CHTL), formerly Mortlock Ventures Inc., is a development stage company. The Company, through its wholly owned subsidiary Trussnet USA Inc., provides engineering and deployment services related to the build-out of a wireless broadband network in several cities in the Peoples Republic of China (PRC) for CECT-Chinacomm Communications Co. Ltd. Through Trussnet, the Company holds a 49% equity interest in ChinaComm Ltd. and the remaining 51% equity interest in ChinaComm Cayman is held by affiliates of Chinacomm. On May 21, 2008, the Company entered into a Reorganization and Merger Agreement (the Reorganization and Merger Agreement) pursuant, to which its wholly owned subsidiary Chinacomm Acquisition Inc. (the Acquisition Subsidiary) merged with and into Trussnet. On February 22, 2009, through a subsidiary of Trussnet, the Company acquired a 95% interest in Perusat S.A. continue

PFSweb Inc. (NASDAQ: PFSW)

PFSweb Inc. (PFSW) is an international provider of integrated e-commerce and business process outsourcing solutions. The Company operates in three business segments: eCommerce and business process outsourcing, a master distributor, and an online discount retailer. The eCommerce and business process outsourcing business segment operated by the Priority Fulfillment Services subsidiaries (PFS) derives revenue from a range of services. In the second business segment, operated by the Supplies Distributors subsidiaries, the Company acts as a master distributor of product for InfoPrint Solutions Company (IPS). The third business segment is eCOST.com (eCOST), an online discount retailer of brand-name merchandise. The Company offers approximately 200,000 products in merchandise categories, including computers, networking, electronics and entertainment, televisions, plasmas and monitors, cameras and camcorders, memory and storage, and sports and leisure. continue

China Information Security Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: CPBY)

China Information Security Technology Inc., (CPBY) formerly China Public Security Technology Inc., is a provider of integrated solutions for the public security sector in the People’s Republic of China, specializing in providing public security information communication applications and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software services. The Company is a holding company that owns 100% of China Public Security Holdings (CPSH). CPSH is also a holding company. The Company has three segments: Information Security Segment, GIS Segment and Product Sales Segment. Information Security Segment includes revenues from information security related projects. GIS Segment includes the PGIS and civil-use GIS sales. Product Sales Segment includes Bocom’s and ISS’s product salesIt operates through CPSH’s wholly owned operating Chinese subsidiary Information Security Technology (China) Co., Ltd. (IST), and through IST’s commercial arrangement with iASPEC. continue

EnteroMedics Inc. (NASDAQ: ETRM)(D*)

* Financial status indicator is deficient: Issuer failed to meet NASDAQ continued listing requirements.

EnteroMedics Inc. (ETRM) is a development-stage medical device company focused on the design and development of devices that use neuroblocking technology to treat obesity, its associated co-morbidities and other gastrointestinal disorders. The Company’s neuroblocking technology, which it refers to as VBLOC therapy, is designed to intermittently block the vagus nerve using high-frequency, low-energy and electrical impulses. The Company’s product under development is the Maestro System, which uses VBLOC therapy to limit the expansion of the stomach, helps control hunger sensations between meals, reduces the frequency and intensity of stomach contractions, and produces a feeling of early and prolonged fullness. As of December 31, 2008, the Company was evaluating the Maestro System in human clinical trials conducted in the United States, Australia, Mexico, Norway and Switzerland. The Company was formerly known as Beta Medical Inc. and changed its name to EnteroMedics Inc. in October 2003. continue

TriQuint Semiconductor Inc. (NASDAQ: TQNT)

TriQuint Semiconductor Inc. (TQNT) supplies modules and components for communications applications, as well as offers foundry services to communications companies worldwide. It primarily operates in the handsets, networks, and military systems markets. TQNT’s products are designed on various wafer substrates, including compound semiconductor materials, such as gallium arsenide (GaAs) and piezoelectric crystals, such as lithium tantalate (LiTaO3). The Company uses technologies using GaAs substrates, including heterojunction bipolar transistors (HBTs) and pseudomorphic high electron mobility transistors (pHEMTs). Using various other substrates, the Company also manufactures surface acoustic wave (SAW) and bulk acoustic wave (BAW) products. Founded in 1985, TQNT has since evolved into a leader in market diversity serving customers in mobile handsets, 3G and 4G cellular base station, WLAN, WiMAX, GPS, defense and aerospace markets. continue

Conexant Systems Inc. (NASDAQ: CNXT)

Conexant Systems Inc. (CNXT) designs, develops and sells semiconductor system solutions, consisting of semiconductor devices, software and reference designs, for imaging, video, audio and modem applications. These include a portfolio of imaging solutions for multifunction printers (MFPs), fax platforms, and digital photo frame market segments. The Company’s video solutions are targeted at personal computer television (PCTV) applications that enable consumers to watch broadcast television on a personal computer and the video surveillance and security market. In addition, it provides audio solutions that are targeted at personal computer (PC) audio, speakers and audio subsystems. continue

Energy XXI Ltd. (NASDAQ: EXXI)

Energy XXI (Bermuda) Ltd. (EXXI) is an independent oil and natural gas exploration and production company. The Company is engaged in the acquisition, exploration, development and operation of oil and natural gas properties onshore in Louisiana and Texas, and offshore in the Gulf of Mexico. As of June 30, 2009, its total proved reserves were 53.1 million barrels of oil equivalent (MMBOE) of which 58% were oil and 64% were classified as proved developed. The Company operated or had an interest in 274 producing wells on 148,784 net developed acres, including interests in 56 producing fields. Its wholly owned subsidiary is Energy XXI Gulf Coast Inc. The Company’s properties include Marlin, Castex, Pogo properties and Castex Energy. As of June 30, 2009, the Company completed three acquisitions of oil and natural gas properties. continue

Pacific Ethanol Incorporated (NASDAQ: PEIX)

Pacific Ethanol Inc. (PEIX) produces and markets cellulose-based ethanol and bio-diesel in the United States.  The Company intends to take advantage of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 which mandates the use of 36 billion gallons of ethanol in the United States by 2022.  Founded in 2003, the Company is headquartered in Sacramento, California.

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Solarfun Power Holdings Co. Ltd. (NASDAQ: SOLF)

Solarfun Power Holdings Co. Ltd. (SOLF) is a manufacturer of silicon ingots, photovoltaic (PV) cells and PV modules in China. The Company manufactures a variety of silicon ingots, PV cells and PV modules. The Company also provides PV cell processing services and PV module processing services. It sells PV cells and PV modules both directly to system integrators and through third-party distributors. During the year ended December 31, 2008, the Company sold its products to more than 40 customers, in Germany, Spain and Italy, as well as several other European countries. The Company conducts its business in China through its operating subsidiary, Linyang China. In February 2008, the Company established Solarfun Power Deutschland GmbH. On August 1, 2008, the Company acquired the remaining 48% equity interest in Yangguang Solar. continue