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Company Name: Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. Monolithic Power Systems (MPS) is a fabless analog semiconductor company that works with foundry partners to install proprietary process technologies in the vendor’s facilities that can only be used by MPS. Ticker Symbol: MPWR (NASDAQ) Classification: Semiconductors (MidCap) Headquarters: San Jose, California Company Website: www.monolithicpower.com Related Links: List of … Read more

Company Name: Catalyst Biosciences, Inc. Company Profile: Catalyst Biosciences LinkedIn Page Ticker Symbol: CBIO (NASDAQ) Classification: Biotech Headquarters: South San Francisco, CA Company Website: www.catalystbiosciences.com Related Links: Small-Cap Biotech Stocks Micro-Cap Biotech Stocks Nano-Cap Biotech Stocks  

Company Name: EMC Insurance Group Inc. Through its subsidiaries, EMC Insurance Group offers property and casualty insurance and reinsurance products. The company’s primary focus is small and midsize businesses but the company also offers products to larger companies and to individuals. Company Profile: EMC Insurance Group LinkedIn Page Ticker Symbol: EMCI (NASDAQ) Classification: Property and … Read more

Name of ETF: SPDR Global Dow ETF Benchmark Index: Global Dow Ticker Symbol: DGT Approximate Number of Stocks in this ETF: 150 Types of Stocks Included in this ETF: Large-sized companies located in both developed and emerging markets from around the world. The selection of companies is based on size, reputation and future growth prospects by a committee made up of the … Read more

Company Name: Investment Technology Group, Inc. Investment Technology Group is an execution and research broker that provides portfolio managers (hedge funds, asset management companies, etc.) a wide range of technological focused products and services. Company Profile: Investment Technology Group LinkedIn Page Ticker Symbol: ITG (New York Stock Exchange) Classification: Brokers Headquarters: New York City, NY     Company Website: www.itg.com       Related … Read more

Company Name: Tower International, Inc. Tower International supplies metal structural components and assemblies to the automotive industry. Examples of these components and assemblies include body-structure stampings, frames and other chassis structures. Company Profile: Tower International LinkedIn Page Ticker Symbol: TOWR (New York Stock Exchange) Classification: Small and Micro-Cap Auto Parts Headquarters: Livonia, Michigan Company Website: … Read more

Company Name: Melco Crown Entertainment Limited Melco Crown Entertainment operates casinos and resorts in Asia. Among their casinos and assets are City of Dreams Macau and Altira Macau. Ticker Symbol: MPEL (NASDAQ) Classification: Casinos Headquarters: Hong Kong Company Website: www.melco-crown.com Related Links: List of Sin Stocks List of Race Tracks  

Company Name: Uranium Resources, Inc. Uranium Resources is a uranium exploration and development company. The company also has two licensed processing facilities. Ticker Symbol: URRE (NASDAQ) Classification: Uranium Companies Headquarters: Centennial, CO Company Website: www.uraniumresources.com Related Links: List of Mining and Metal Companies  

Company Name: KeyCorp   KeyCorp is the holding company for KeyBank, N.A. The company provides a variety of banking and financial services throughout the United States. KeyBank operates approximately 1,000 branches in 12 states. Ticker Symbol: KEY (New York Stock Exchange) Classification: National Banks Headquarters: Cleveland, Ohio       Company Website: www.key.com Related Links: List of Publicly Traded Banks

Name of ETF:  iShares Global High Yield Corporate Bond ETF Benchmark Index: Markit iBoxx Global Developed Markets High Yield Index Ticker Symbol: GHYG Approximate Number of Bonds in this ETF: 950 Types of Bonds Included in this ETF: High-yield corporate bonds from around the world. Country with the Most Representation: United States Credit Rating: The majority of these bonds have credit … Read more