The high gas prices of summer 2008 may be a distant memory to you by now, but the Department of Defense has not been so quick to forget. A combination of dependence on internationally sourced energy and exposure to volatility in the markets has nudged Uncle Sam to pursue renewable energy at a furious pace in recent years. That is probably a good idea: More than 93% of fuel consumed by the federal government can be chalked up to the DoD, according to a strategic review (link opens PDF) published by the U.S. Navy in 2010.
Dozens of companies with the capacity to produce next-generation renewable fuel -- fuels may or may not be the primary focus of each -- have answered the call. The latest comes from industrial biotech company Gevo (NASDAQ: GEVO ) , which has begun supplying the U.S. Coast Guard with initial quantities of renewable isobutanol-blended gasoline for maritime vessels. This comes after an earlier collaboration with the U.S. Air Force in 2011, an extension of which calls for an additional 45,000 gallons of isobutanol-derived jet fuel to be supplied by the end of October. What do these partnerships with Uncle Sam mean for the future of the company?
10 Best Tech Stocks To Invest In 2014: Cml Microsystems(CML.L)
CML Microsystems Plc, through its subsidiaries, designs, manufactures, and markets a range of semiconductor products, primarily for the communications and data storage markets worldwide. It provides flash controller integrated circuits (ICs) for solid state drive products and removable memory cards; and RISC/DSP processor ICs for industrial networking, automation, security, and biometrics and building automation markets. The company also offers ICs that cover voice, data, signaling, and radio frequency for military communications, professional radio, marine radio, leisure radio, paging, and voice security applications. In addition, it provides voice, data, and signaling ICs for wired telephony and gateway applications. The company offers its products for industrial, professional, and consumer applications within wireless and wireline communications, storage, and networking market areas in the United Kingdom, Germany, the Americas, and the Far East. CML Microsystems Plc was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Maldon, the United Kingdom.
10 Best Tech Stocks To Invest In 2014: KONAMI CORP NPV(KNM.L)
Konami Corporation develops, publishes, markets, and distributes video game software products for stationary and portable consoles, as well as for use on personal computers. It operates in four segments: Digital Entertainment, Gaming & Systems, Pachinko & Pachinko Slot Machines, and Health & Fitness. The Digital Entertainment segment offers video game software, social games for social networking services Web sites, content for mobile phones and token-operated games, online games, music and video package products, video games for amusement facilities, and card games, as well as electronic toys, figures, and character goods. This segment also builds computer systems related to online games, maintains and operates online servers, and purchases and distributes video game software for home use. The Gaming & Systems segment develops and sells content, hardware, and casino management systems for gaming machines for casinos. The Pachinko & Pachinko Slot Machines segment involves i n the production, manufacture and sale of pachinko slot machines and liquid crystal displays for pachinko machines. The Health & Fitness segment operates health and fitness clubs. As of March 31, 2011, this segment had a network of 208 directly operated health and fitness club facilities; and 152 sports facilities whose operations are outsourced to it. The company sells its products primarily in Japan, North America, Europe, Australia, and the rest of Asia. Konami Corporation was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
Top High Tech Stocks To Invest In Right Now: FriendFinder Networks Inc.(FFN)
FriendFinder Networks Inc., an Internet and technology company, provides services in the social networking and Web-based video sharing markets. It is involved in creating and operating technology platforms, which run various heavily visited Websites in the world comprising AdultFriendFinder.com, Amigos.com, AsiaFriendFinder.com, Cams.com, FriendFinder.com, BigChurch.com, and SeniorFriendFinder.com. The company operates in two segments, Internet and Entertainment. The Internet segment offers services that include social networking, online personals, premium content, live interactive video, recorded video, online chatrooms, instant messaging, blogs, message board, and free e-mail, as well as photo, video, and voice sharing services through the operation of various social networking, live interactive video, and premium content Websites. This segment also operates JigoCity, a social commerce Website. The Entertainment segment produces and distributes original pictorial and vid eo content; licenses the Penthouse brand to various consumer product companies and entertainment venues; and publishes branded men's lifestyle magazines. FriendFinder Networks Inc. serves visitors, registrants, members, subscribers, and paid users. The company was formerly known as Penthouse Media Group Inc. and changed its name to FriendFinder Networks Inc. in July 2008. FriendFinder Networks Inc. was founded in 1965 and is headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida.
10 Best Tech Stocks To Invest In 2014: GRAVITY Co. Ltd.(GRVY)
Gravity Co., Ltd. engages in the development and publishing of online games in Japan, Taiwan, Brazil, the Philippines, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and the Russian Federation. It offers massively multiplayer online role playing games, casual online games, social network games, mobile games, and animation and character-based merchandise, as well as multiplatform and Internet protocol television games. The company?s principal product includes Ragnarok Online, an action adventure-based multiplayer online role playing game that combines cartoon-like characters, community-oriented themes, and combat features enabling various players to interact with one another. Its other multiplayer online role playing games comprise R.O.S.E. Online, Requiem, and Emil Chronicle Online. The company also licenses the merchandizing rights of character-related products based on its online games. In addition, it provides the animation series of Ragnarok Online in DVD and video on dema nd formats, as well as broadcasts these series on televisions. Further, the company, along with its licensees, markets dolls, stationery, and other character-based merchandise, as well as game manuals, monthly magazines, and other publications. Additionally, it offers Pororo Game, an Internet protocol television game. The company was founded in 2000 and is based in Seoul, Korea. As of December 31, 2010, Gravity Co., Ltd. operates as a subsidiary of GungHo Online Entertainment, Inc.
10 Best Tech Stocks To Invest In 2014: Skyworks Solutions Inc.(SWKS)
Skyworks Solutions, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, offers analog and mixed signal semiconductors worldwide. The company provides power amplifiers and front-end solutions for cellular devices from entry level to multimedia platforms and smart phones. Its product portfolio consists of amplifiers, attenuators, detectors, diodes, directional couplers, front-end modules, hybrids, infrastructure RF subsystems, mixers/demodulators, phase shifters, PLLs/synthesizers/VCOs, power dividers/combiners, receivers, switches, and technical ceramics. Skyworks also offers MIS silicon chip capacitors, transceivers, and modulators. The company markets its products to automotive, broadband, cellular infrastructure, energy management, industrial, medical, military, and cellular handset applications. Skyworks sells its products primarily through its direct sales force, as well as through independent manufacturers? representatives and distribution partners. The company was founded in 1962 and is headquartered in Woburn, Massachusetts.
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Skyworks Solutions (SWKS): V. P., CFO Donald Palette Sold 37,528 Shares
Vice President and CFO Donald Palette sold 37,528 shares of SWKS stock on Aug. 28 at the average price of $25.5. Donald W Palette owns at least 88,767 shares after this. The price of the stock has increased by 0.86% since.
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Wireless semiconductor maker Skyworks Solutions (Nasdaq: SWKS) posted a gain of 101.8% in calendar-year 2010 after a listing in the "Top 10 Stocks" report. Ditto for Silver Wheaton (NYSE: SLW), which soared a whopping 159.9%. Last year, Brookfield Infrastructure Partners (NYSE: BIP) more than doubled the gain in the S&P 500 index after rising 33.2%.
10 Best Tech Stocks To Invest In 2014: 8x8 Inc(EGHT)
8x8, Inc. develops and markets telecommunications services for Internet protocol (IP), telephony, and video applications. The company offers 8x8 Virtual Office Business Telephone Service, an alternative to traditional private branch exchange systems that offers automated attendants to assist callers; extension-to-extension dialing services; direct inward dial; conference bridge, 3-way calling, music on hold, call park/pick-up, call transfer, hunt groups, and do not disturb services; voice mail, including email alerts and direct transfer to mailbox; call waiting/caller-ID; distinctive tone ringing; and optional receptionist console applications. Its products also include 8x8 Complete Contact Center, an integrated hosted call center solution that consists of skill-based routing, multi-media management, real time monitoring and reporting, voice recording and logging, historical reporting, interactive voice response, CRM integration, and contact and case management tools; 8x8 IP Telephones; 8x8 Virtual Meeting, a video Web conferencing service; and 8x8 Managed Hosting and Cloud-Based Computing Solutions. In addition, the company offers 8x8 Virtual Office Pro Unified Communications that allows subscribers to manage business communications functions online and delivers various tools, such as Microsoft Outlook contacts and corporate directory integration; virtual meeting; Virtual Office Mobile extension; fax; call recording; presence management; and a view of voicemails, recordings, FAX messages, calls, and chat history. The company markets its services under 8x8 brand to end users through direct sales force, Web site, and third party resellers primarily in the United States. As of June 30, 2011, it had approximately 25,000 business customers. 8x8, Inc. was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California.
10 Best Tech Stocks To Invest In 2014: Frequency Electronics Inc.(FEIM)
Frequency Electronics, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the design, development, and manufacture of high-technology frequency, timing, and synchronization products for satellite and terrestrial voice, video, and data telecommunications. It operates in three segments: FEI-NY, Gillam-FEI, and FEI-Zyfer. The FEI-NY segment offers precision time and frequency control products used in communication satellites, terrestrial cellular telephone or other ground-based telecommunication stations, and other components and systems for the United States military. The Gillam-FEI segment offers wireline synchronization, network management systems, and specialized test equipment in non-U.S. markets. The FEI-Zyfer segment involves in the design, development, and manufacture of products for precision time and frequency generation and synchronization, primarily incorporating global positioning system technologies into systems and subsystems for secure communications and other l ocator applications. Its products are used for commercial communication satellite payloads, U.S. government and department of defense, space and non-space, and network infrastructure applications, as well as other industrial applications, including remote management of power grids and gas line networks, and deep earth drilling for oil and gas in harsh environments. The company offers its products directly and through independent sales representative organizations located in the United States, Europe, and Asia. Frequency Electronics, Inc. was founded in 1961 and is based in Mitchel Field, New York.
10 Best Tech Stocks To Invest In 2014: Vrx Worldwide Inc (VRW.V)
VRX Worldwide Inc., through its subsidiary VRX Studios Inc., provides content production, management, hosting, and licensing services for the online travel industry. It licenses Destination Content, a tool that helps consumers in comparing various destinations to determine their vacation desires; Hotel Content, which addresses the content demands of online travel agencies, as well as those of individual hotels and hotel chains; and Cruise Content that includes interactive maps of participating cruise line's ships along with virtual tours and still images of the staterooms and amenities available. The company also provides custom content solutions. It serves online travel intermediaries, hotels and resorts, cruise lines, and tourism boards. The company was formerly known as Cambridge Ventures Ltd. and changed its name to VRX Worldwide Inc. in December 2000. VRX Worldwide Inc. was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.
10 Best Tech Stocks To Invest In 2014: Top Image Systems Ltd.(TISA)
Top Image Systems Ltd. provides enterprise solutions for managing and validating content entering organizations from various sources. It develops and markets automated data capture solutions for managing and validating content gathered from customers, trading partners, and employees. The company?s solutions deliver digital content to the applications that drive an enterprise by using technologies, such as wireless communications, servers, form processing, and information recognition systems. It offers eFLOW Unified Content Platform that provides the common architectural infrastructure for its solutions. The company also provides Smart, an automated classification solution, which is the eFLOW plug-in for unstructured content providing single point of entry for information entering the organization; and Freedom, the eFLOW plug-in for semi-structured content that enables customers to identify and capture critical data from semi-structured documents, such as invoices, purchase orders, shipping notes, and checks. In addition, it offers Integra, the eFLOW plug-in for structured content, which provides a solution for data capture, validation, and delivery from structured predefined forms; eFLOW Ability, an integrated module interfacing with SAP systems for automated parking, approval, and posting of invoices and other document within SAP systems; and eFLOW Invoice Reader, an invoice capture and approval solution, which could be deployed and integrated in enterprise accounting environment, such as SAP, Oracle, and other financial systems. Top Image Systems Ltd. sells its products through a network of value-added distributors, systems integrators, original equipment manufacturers, and partners in approximately 40 countries worldwide. It has strategic partnership with SQN Banking Systems (SQN) to incorporate SQN's fraud detection solutions with its eFLOW Banking Platform in the Asia Pacific market. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered i n Ramat Gan, Israel.
10 Best Tech Stocks To Invest In 2014: Avi-tech Electronics Limited (CT1.SI)
Avi-Tech Electronics Limited provides burn-in and related services to the semi conductor industry. It also offers burn-in boards and boards related products, and engineering services; and engages in equipment distribution. The company�s Burn-In Services segment consists of burn-in service and tape and reel service. Burn-in service is a process wherein the individual integrated circuit (IC) chip is stressed at high temperature to weed out any defects caused during the assembly process; and tape and reel services are provided for customers who need the finished products to be delivered in reel form. Its Burn-in Boards and Boards Manufacturing segment involves in the design and assembly of printed circuit boards used for burn-in and reliability testing of IC chips. Avi-Tech�s Engineering segment undertakes system integration projects and engages in equipment manufacturing business, as well as provides technical services. This segment also distributes third party products. T he company operates in Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, the United States, Germany, Thailand, Taiwan, and China. Avi-Tech Electronics Limited was incorporated in 1981 and is headquartered in Singapore.
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